Project Cat-Call (A Robin/Nightwing Young Justice FanFic)

Chapter 17: Chrstmas

"Good morning Rubbles!" Aunt Quinn greets me as I walk out of my room. "Yes. Good morning dear." Aunt Pam said, handing me my breakfast of eggs and buttered toast. "Good morning you two. Any news on my mom?" I asked, taking a bit of my toast. It's been three weeks since mom left for her 'big job' and we've gotten no word for her. "Well Rubs... no we still have no word from her but I'm sure she's-" I cut Aunt Quinn off. "But it's Christmas Eve and I was promised a Christmas with my mother." I said sharply and taking a vicious bit of my food. Their eyes went wide. "Is she going through what they call a period?" Aunt Pam asked. Aunt Quinn shrugged. I sighed, pushing my chair back. "I have to see Dick today so I'll be back soon." I said, putting on a fluffy jacket.

    Ever since I got back to mom's I haven't gone back to school, but Dick and I have still been talking. He told me about how the teacher had to be me and how she ripped the costume. I of course laughed. Who wouldn't want to see their overweight drama teacher in a way to small dress.

"Be safe and remember to be back by noon." Aunt Pam said. "Don't worry." I mutter as I slip on my shoes. "I promise I'll be back by noon and I also promise to not let Dick do anything to me. Knowing that'll be your next statement." I slightly giggle. "Bye!" I call before I shut the door. Running down the stairs I burst out the door and head towards Callie's Cafe, Dick and I's normal meeting place as of late.

"Hey you made it." Dick greeted. "Are you okay?" He raises an eyebrow. "No. Yes. Maybe." I pant as we enter the cafe. "So, are things with the squad. You're not getting into too much trouble right?" I ask as we sit at our normal table. "No everythings fine." He chuckles. I sigh. "Pitty. I could use a good story to get my mind off things." I rest my head on my hand and sigh again. "Did something happen?" Dick ask, taking my hand that I wasn't using as a headrest. "It's my mom." I don't meet his eyes. "She left three weeks ago and hasn't come back. I'm worried because she promised that we were going to share my first true Christmas with each other. But she's still doing whatever job she was given." I finally look up at Dick. "By the way. I got you this." I reach into my pocket to pick out a small black box and slid it to Dick.

"I know that blue isn't really your color but I thought you'd like it." I shrugged, trying to hide my nervous blush. When Dick opened the box he blushed. "You don't have to wear it as a necklace!" I blurt out. "You could always make it a belt buckle." I blush harder. "I know you're crafty like that." I giggle at Dick's blush. It was so red that i think he could lie in the snow outside and melt it. "U-um, I got you this." He passed me a small box covered in cheetah print paper. I ripped it off and then proceed to open the small ring box. I gasped. Inside was a golden ring with a pair of cat ears on the top. "Thought you'd like it." He chuckled repeating my words. I giggled along with him. "Thank you Dick. I don't know what to say." I said, slipping the ring on my left ring finger. "This means a lot to me to get a gift from you." I smile.

"My pleasure if it puts a smile on your face."  He said with half lidded eyes. "Don't look at me like that Dick." I shift under his gaze. "Sorry." He shakes his head. "It's just... I like it when you smile." He frowned. "Especially how I won't be able to see it till after New Years." My smile fell. "Really? Is something wrong?" I ask leaning forward. "No, we're just inducting new leagers into both teams and it'll take a while and with me being the super genius I am with computers I have to be on site the whole time."

"Well that sucks." I say bluntly as I pout. "I'll miss my little birdy." I puff out my lip a bit and it makes Dick laugh.

"Don't worry. The minute New Year's is over I'll find the time to visit you. I promise." He takes my hand and looks me in the eyes. "Okay. As long as you promise... I'll trust you, just don't get hurt." It wasn't a suggestion and he knew it.

We get up to leave and we hug outside but before he can turn to leave I stop him. "I-I really do love you, ya know." I say. He's still never said it back but I want to believe that he does love me. I quickly kiss his cheek and run back to the apartment.