Trust Issues | Dick Grayson

seventeen | healing

Valerie. ✖️

It's been a week, but the pain was still as agonizing as it was that night. The first three days were spent in my bed crying my eyes out until it felt as if no more tears would come out.

Dick would come in every so often to check up on me and make sure my wounds were treated so they wouldn't get worse. The only one that wouldn't leave was the one on my face, since he did dig in pretty deep.

Today, I decided to get out of bed for once and I was standing in the kitchen lost in thought when Dick wrapped an arm around my waist. "How do you feel, baby?" I jumped a bit and he frowned thinking it was because of his touch.

"Better, I guess." I shrugged as I rubbed my eye to get the sleepiness out. It was still early out but I couldn't sleep without having nightmares.

It was quiet as we both stood there, with him not knowing what to say and me lost in my thoughts. I finally spoke up.

"I did everything I could to protect her." I let out a small laugh, as I shook my head. "Well, almost everything."

"I'm sorry." He said, knowing what I meant.

"It's not your fault." I looked up at him, and saw the sadness in his eyes. "It's his fault. I would have never killed you, Dick."

He stayed silent as he laid his head on my shoulder. It was comforting finally being with him after being in my room for so long. "He was checked into Arkham today, max security."

I knew that was supposed to be comforting, but knowing him he'd probably escape anyways. But all I did was nod, trying to convince myself that it was over now. I was safe. "How are they so sure he won't get it?"

"Me and Bruce will make sure." He reassured me. I got out of his hold which took him by surprise, but the surprise faded when I wrapped my arms around his neck.

I took a deep breath in and he hugged me back. "Thank you so much." All he did was nod as we hugged for a bit longer, I missed this. Even though a few bruises still ached a bit, I felt more at peace than I have my whole life.

"I love you, Valerie."

I pulled away a bit so I was able to give him a quick kiss. "I love you too." I could feel him smiling through the kiss and did the same. Finally, I was content.

Things were finally okay.

AN: THIS IS THE END ☺️💕 i hope you liked this story as much as I did!! SORRY I SUCK AT ENDINGS BTW THERE MIGHT BE A SEQUEL BUT IDK