DC One-Shots

What You Are (Oliver Queen x Male!Reader)

Oliver Queen was in was in every paper and on every news channel when he came back from the dead. You watched as much as you could, fascinated that a rich boy could survive for five years on a deserted island.

You realized that he was stronger than he let across in both body and mind. Your curiosity deepened when he acted much the same as before. Something on the island had changed him and he wasn't about to tell anyone.

Having liked Oliver from afar before his disappearance, you were joyed to have him back, even if he had changed.

One dark night you were woken from a deep sleep by a crash echoing thorough your house. You raced out of bed towards the sound and realized that it was coming from your father's room.

Bursting into the room you saw your father laying unconscious against the wall and he vigilante standing by the window. He looked over when you came in and seemed surprised.

"Leave him alone!" you shouted as you ran to your father's side. When you looked up, he was already gone, having disappeared into the night.

Your father never told you what the vigilante wanted and you didn't press him. He seemed shaken up over the whole incident.

Luckily, you had friends in the police department who could get you information. To help out, they told you about a abandoned warehouse where he was sure to go next because of recent activity. You thanked them but decided to keep it to yourself what you were to do with the information.

~oOo~

Later that night you were waiting in the crisp autumn air on the roof to the warehouse. Shivering, you pulled your fleece jacket closer.

"What are you doing here?" you heard his voice long before you saw him. When you did, he was walking towards you with his bow drawn.

"I want to know why you're doing all this, why you came after my father."

"He failed this city, so I put an end to his schemes and gave the money back to those he stole from."

"Are you saying he stole?" he nodded as he lowered his bow. "Then one last question, are you going to leave him alone?"

"Yes, I have done what needed to be done. I will not bother him anymore."

Before you had a chance to respond you heard sirens and police cars in the distance. He started to run and you went after him. He climbed nimbly down the building with you close behind him.

Your friends made fun of you for taking so much time to train, now you were thankful for it. The hood raced towards a tall metal fence and climbed over it. On his way down the other side, his hood got caught on the barbwire and you caught a glimpse of his face. You froze when you realized who it was.

Oliver?

~oOo~

The next day you rang the bell to Oliver's house. He opened the door and a brief glimpse of recognition crossed over his face. He tried to mask it. "Hi, what can I do for you?"

"I saw you Oliver, last night. I know who you are."

"We should take this outside." He closed the door behind you and led you away from the house.

"So are you truly the vigilante?" he didn't answer, confirming your suspicions. "You know I won't tell anyone, on one condition. I want you to go on a date with me."

He seemed surprised but nodded. "Sounds like a fair deal. Tonight at eight. I can pick you up."

~oOo~

You had a great time that night. You got to know Oliver as well as enjoy an exquisite dinner. He seemed to have a good time too.

You agreed to meet again to hang out and go on another date. You were right though, Oliver had changed but for the better.

As you kissed him goodnight, your life felt perfect. Even if you did have to blackmail your way to get there.

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