Behind The Masks

Chapter 6: Goodnight

They watched ..four episodes before to slowly head off to sleep. Damian had fallen asleep, his head laid back against the sofa and mouth wide open; a drool began to roll out of his lips, slowly making its way down his cheek.

Dick: "I will put him to bed."

He said, chuckling as he delicately lifted Damian off easily. Holding him in his arms, he walked off upstairs to Damian's bedroom. Tim and Stephanie headed off afterwards, wishing good night to all. Then, after few minutes, Barbara helped Alfred to clean up. Despite his protests, he was grateful to her.

Jason: "Cass?"

He poked her forehead lightly, only to realize that she was asleep as well. Jason scratched his head: how the hell do you put a teen to bed? He was rather unsure. His siblings - especially Dick - were natural. Him? Again, he felt like an outcast. He was an outcast.

As gently as possible, Jason slowly pushed her aside while holding her by her side with his other hand. Getting to his feet stealthy, he then proceeded to pick her up in his arms. Holding her against him, he made his way to her bedroom.

Jason pull the sheet back and put her on her bed. He was being gentle, as if holding some rare and precious item. As he pulled the sheets over her, Cassandra's hand slowly hung onto his. He froze. Did he wake her? No, she was half-asleep.

Cassandra: "Ja...son..."

He heard her whisper. Did she know all along? Maybe she wasn't in a deep sleep after all. Maybe due to her rough trainings with Cain...His thoughts were interrupted by a light sound to the doorstep.

Dick: "Jason putting someone to bed. That's something we should film."

Jason: "Shut up or I'll shoot you."

Dick: "Really? You really want to wake her and Damian?"

Jason: "Aw, not the Demon Spawn. He wouldn't stop spouting shit at me for a month. So what do you want? I can argue the entire night with you, but not here. Like you said, I might wake her up."

Dick: "I was just passing by. I didn't expect you to be...caring?"

Jason: "Sure, I'm a cold-blooded killer and a monster. I get that, stop reminding me of it."

Dick: "What the --? Hey, we never said you were any of it. Don't start your drama here."

Jason: "Drama? You may not have said it explicitly. You guys should know that actions speak louder than words. But shhh."

Jason prevented him from adding anything else, rising his index to his mouth as he glanced to Cassandra. Dick sighed heavily and walked out, his hands slightly tightened into fist. Damn Jason. And he knew it. Once gone, he walked back to Cassandra and looked down at her peaceful expression as she slept. She was...beautiful. She seemed so much at peace...

He glanced around the room and peeped outside before to lean down, laying a soft kiss on her cheek. Then, he walked out, closing the door behind him. Time to sleep. Few seconds later, Cassandra opened her eyes.

To be continued...