"Are you okay if I do this?" Dick asks. I solemnly nod my head, and watch him move to the grave site with fresh daffodils in his hand. The bright sun shines against the lush green hills of the cemetery. It's quite ironic seeing this is a very reverent moment, but I can't help but think that this is necessary.
I keep my distance, and watch him talk to his parents. I can feel tears threatening my eyes as I watch him bow his head. I can see his shoulders start to shake, and I just feel my body move without thinking. He needs me.
*Dick's pov *
"Hey mom. Dad," I can feel myself choking up, but I refuse to leave now. I promised Tina that I would talk to them, and I'm doing that now.
"I-It's been awhile since I've talked to you. I've been busy with life. A life you s-should have been around to see," I clear my throat again before continuing. "But it's okay. I know you've got to be somewhere good, because you guys were great parents who gave me love and support for eight years. I'll-" an overwhelming feeling washes over me, and I feel tears hit my eyes.
"I'll forever be grateful. Since you've been gone, I've been through a lot of interesting experiences, but I won't waste time with the details. That's not what I'm here for," I straighten myself up, and brace myself.
"I've met someone. She's just an amazing woman, who I want to spend my life with. She's helped me grow as a person, and-" I feel myself slump over as I feel my sobs wrack my body.
"She's helped me on those days where I feel...real low. She's there when I feel myself forgetting what you look like. She's there when I just don't give a damn anymore. In a world as fucked up as this, it's hard to stay positive," I sob. "I-I don't know what I did to deserve her. She listens to me, and God I love her for that. She's just so sweet, kind, loving, and the list goes on. That woman is who I want to wake up next to every morning. I have the ring in my pocket as I speak," I tell them.
"I-I just wish you could see me now. I wish you could be here for my wedding, my first child, my first everything," I weep. I press the palms of my hands into my eyes to stop myself from crying, but I couldn't. This was years and years of built up frustration, bitterness, and anger that I've pressed away to put on a brave face for others.
I feel soft arms wrap around my shoulders as I wail out my built up tears that I've hidden for a long time.
"I'm here, Dick. I'm here," Tina whispers.
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About THAT Night (Dick Grayson x OC)
Fanfiction"Somehow in my lucid state I found my way to you. I don't know why I felt the need to come here when I did, but I did it anyway," Dick lifted his hand and gently brushed his knuckles across my cheek. I leaned into his touch and glanced at his muscle...
