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Yellow Dress- Hournite Fic

Well hello! We are fresh from the season 1 finale of Stargirl, and I thought we needed a little Hournite pick me up!

This was requested by: @s4karuna

Thank you for the great prompt idea and for your patience. I know it’s been a week or two since your request, but I was a little caught up in Zutara week 2020.

Here is the link to my FF.Net if you’d like to read it there:

(https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13674433/1/Yellow-Dress)

Anyways, I hope you guys like this!

Summary: After a long week of planning an attack on the ISA, the team decides to take the night off and go to the school Fall Fest dance. Hournite Fic. Budding relationship-AU.

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The school gym is pounding with music by the time Beth arrives at the dance with Yolanda and Courtney by her side. Colorful fall theme streamers are draped across the ceiling, leading to four tall balloon arches on all sides of the gym. The light are low except for the party lights coming from the DJ’s station in the center of the room. Most of the school’s student body is dancing all around the DJ, throwing their hands around and moving their bodies to the beat.

Beth wasn’t too comfortable being at a school dance; she managed to avoid them all through middle school and she wanted to do the same in high school, but Rick made it difficult. A few days ago he suggested they all go to the school dance to have a moment to just be teenagers. At first, Yolanda was reluctant since her parents were strict about her being out. But after Beth convinced Yolanda’s parents it was vital to keep a good school image, Yolanda was able to attend. Courtney didn’t have to worry about her parents needing permission to attend the dance. If anything, Pat was excited Court was avoiding any ISA missions and going out like a normal teen.

As for Beth, Rick took her aside and asked her if she would meet him there. She expressed her concern with going to the dance since she did her best to avoid school functions that would be deemed only for ‘cool kids’. Rick gave her a soft smile, also a bit nervous to be going to a school function at all, but said it’d be fun if she were there.

After separating from Courtney and Yolanda, Beth made her way to the refreshment table. She glances at the teacher watching the drinks like a hawk, waiting for Rick to show up. She starts to fidget with her dress, self-conscious as a bunch of jocks pass compliment her as they pass by. It took her the last two days to find the perfect dress for the dance; it was the annual Fall Fest dance and she wanted to wear something autumn-esk.

While shopping with Yolanda and Courtney, Beth stumbled upon a little boutique selling all different kinds of clothes. Ranging from cute vintage shirts she’s seen her mom wear in high school photos, to the current style most girls at her school were wearing. The three teens wondered around the boutique for a few minutes before finding different dresses to try on.

Yolanda and Courtney found their dresses instantly, while Beth browsed the small room a bit longer trying to find the perfect dress. She knew in the back of her head she was shopping for herself, but she also had this wicked thought of wanting to leave Rick speechless.

And she knew how to do it too.

In the back of the store she found a small rack of 90s style dresses she was instantly enamored by. It was a spaghetti strapped velvet dress that flares out at the bottom. There were only a few dresses left on the rack, and Beth smiled mischievously, knowing which color she was going to pick…

Beth decides to take a drink from the table, cautious of which one’s were sitting out too long. Beth leans against the table and takes a few nervous sips while watching the room, looking for a particular young man. After scanning the crowd for a few minutes, Beth feels herself deflate.

What if he doesn’t come…

Staring down at her colorful drink, Beth takes note of her lipstick smudge on the cup. She sets her cup down on the table before rummaging through her purse for her iPhone and quickly checks to see if her lipstick stained her teeth.

“Thank goodness.”

“’Thank goodness’ for what, Beth?” A deep voice asks from behind her. Her eyes widen recognizing the voice and turns around.

“Hi, Rick!” She says a little too loud. He smiles in return and steps closer to her.

“Sorry I’m late,” He reaches out and pushes one of her braids behind her ear. “My car’s engine was having issues.”

Beth feels herself blush in return. The effects of him touching her lightly made her mind fizzle out.

“No biggie! You look great!” Her eyes sweep down his body noticing he dressed up tonight. The dark blue shirt looks great on him, fitting him nicely. And the yellow tie he wears around his neck makes Beth believe Courtney told Rick what color her dress was. But she didn’t care, she was elated he finally came as promised.

Rick chuckles lightly before stepping back to take a good look at Beth. He wasn’t sure it was her at first when he walked into the gym. He found Courtney dancing with Cameron on the dance floor and asked where Beth was. When she pointed to her at the refreshment table Rick had to take a few moments to settle his heart before walking up to her.

He smiles, noticing she’s wearing his favorite color.

The yellow compliments her dark complexion perfectly, making her already vibrant personality shine even brighter. And he loves what she did with her hair; he doesn’t remembered that last time she braided her hair like this. Don’t get him wrong, he loves her natural short curly hair, but seeing her like this…it made his chest warm. Seeping its way through his body.

Beth stares at him quizzically, wondering why he’s quiet all of a sudden.

“Rick? Is everything alright?” She subconsciously pulls at the hem of her dress as he continues to stare at her. His eyes a shade darker than before.

He coughs into his hand feeling the heat rise to his face. “Oh, umm..” He chuckles awkwardly before walking past her and grabs a cup off the refreshment table. He takes a large gulp before feeling the burning liquid hit the back of his throat.

“Ah, shit.” He tosses the cup down and coughs a few times, trying to regain his breathing. Beth rushes to his side to rub his back soothingly.

“ I guess the chaperone is doing a bad job at keeping the jocks away from the punch. That strong?”

Rick nods, his face contorting in discomfort. “Y-yeah, too much vodka in that one.”

Beth chuckles before reaching under the table for a sealed bottle of water and hands it to Rick. “Here, this should be alcohol-free.” Rick cracks the seal on the water before chugging half of it.

He bashfully grins, already feeling his nerves flare at their close proximity. She pulls her hand away from him when she realizes she’s still touching him. This broke Rick from his nerves and he stands up straight. “Thanks, Beth. Always to the rescue.”

“You know me, always resourceful.”

And then silence.

Beth starts to tap her foot slightly, hating the awkwardness settling over them. Why is this so awkward? They’ve known each other since they were kids, but never really hung out until they were all part of the JSA. But even then, they still took the time to meet up and go to the drive-in or do homework together. They’re friends, right?

When the song changes from a fast pace song to a slower one, an idea pops in Beth’s head. Before she has a chance to stop the thought she blurts out, “Do you want to dance?”

Rick’s eyes widen at the sudden thought of actually needing to dance at a dance. He’s never been to one before, does he even know how to dance? Trying to keep his cool, he tries to find his voice but nothing comes out. Just the thought of holding Beth close to him is making his mind short circuit.

Beth looks at him expectantly, “You know, dance!” She sways her hips slightly, causing Rick to think of all the different parts of his car and not the unholy thoughts running wild in his mind.

He makes some weird noise that vaguely sounds like a ‘yes’ and a hand gesture towards the dance floor, which Beth accepts gratefully. She sets her drink down and grasps Rick’s hand in her own. As she pulls him to the dance floor, he carelessly tosses his water bottle onto the table. Beth pushes them through the couples standing around the DJ and settles to the far right corner where it is more secluded from everyone.

Looking down at Beth, he hesitates as to where he should place his hands. He’s never actually being close to a girl before. Sure, he’s sparred with Yolanda and Courtney, but they weren’t Beth. He actively avoided touching her in fear of being too forward.

The amount of days he wanted to put his arm around her as they walk down the hallways at school. Or the times they go to the drive-in and he wants to sit in the back and cuddle close to her. But chickens out and suggests they stay seated in the front.

But today was different, he wanted her to know he wanted to be at the dance with her. To be close to her and maybe even…

His thoughts are interrupted by her hands finding their way around his neck. He feels his face flame as he rests his hands on her hips, not knowing where else to place them. He likes the feeling of the soft velvet against his skin.

“Why were you staring at me before?” Beth asks as her fingers thread through the hair at the base of his neck. The sensation relaxing him as he starts to sway them to the beat of the song.

Rick gazes down at her realizing he’s looking at her directly in the eyes, nothing covering them from his view.

Wow, were her eyes always this pretty?

“Wh-“ he clears his throat and tries again, “Where are your glasses?”

“Oh!” Beth smiles brightly. “I have contacts. I just don’t wear them that often. They get kinda itchy after a while. But I thought, ‘Hey, if there was any occasion to wear them, why not tonight!’” She bats her long lashes at him emphasizing her glasses free eyes.

Beth Chapel, you’re going to be the death of me…

“Wow…”

Beth giggles. She’s really enjoying her time with Rick, especially seeing him in such a flustered state. He was always trying to maintain his cool in public, but she loves seeing him soften up a bit. And it makes her ecstatic that it’s because of her.

Feeling bold, Rick wraps his arms around her waist, pulling her flush against his chest. Beth is shocked by the sudden movement, but then relaxes in his arms and rests her head on his shoulder. All Beth could think is how thankful she is for Courtney convinced her to wear heels tonight. A simple four inch heel eliminated their drastic height difference some, but enough for her to fit next to him comfortably.

After swaying to the music for a while, Rick feel content for the first time in his life. This moment, even as small as it is, he’s grateful he gets to create this memory with someone important to him. Who knew the girl he always sat next to at lunch, and in class, would be his moral compass?

Rick tilts his head closer to hers, hovering close to her ear. She could feel the warm breath seeping from his lips. The sudden sensation causing goosebumps to ripple across her skin.

His lips brush slightly against her ear, “You look absolutely stunning, Beth Chapel.” He whispers before pulling back to see her reaction.

She lifts her head and looks at him in amazement. How is this the same guy she stopped from ripping hinges off a door a few weeks ago? The same guy that didn’t talk to her for years, but sat next to her at lunch every day at the ‘loser table’?

“You,” She moves her hand to cup the side of Rick’s cheek, caressing it with her thumb. “Rick Tyler, you cease to amaze me.”

He leans into the warmth of her hand before covering it with his. “Hey, I can be charming.”

Her grin widens to a full smile as she stands on her tippy toes and brushes a kiss across his cheek. As she steps back, a goofy grin makes its way across his face. And it stays there as the night continues with his arms wrapped around the girl in the yellow dress.

#Hournite #Rick Tyler #Beth Chapel #Dr. Mid-Nite #Hourman #Stargirl #au #fanfiction

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