Behind The Masks

Chapter 8: A New Turn of Event

Cassandra didn't need to turn around to know who it was. Every member of the Bat-Family walked differently, the sound of their steps being automatically different like snowflakes. Or birds. Still, she turned around swiftly, looking at him with some surprise in her eyes...That was rather unusual for him to come up to her...Rare that they were alone together. Cassandra glared at him calmly and so did he return the same...or almost same calmness in his eyes.

Jason: "Sooo...you got a boyfriend...?"

Cassandra snapped out of this odd glare to the sound of his voice. She shook her head. Stephanie's words really got everybody to the breakfast confused...

Cassandra: "No."

Jason: "Ah...k.

He glanced around the room. Although he was showing indifference...she could read...feel something else within him. Nervousness? But oh, so many things she didn't point out aloud.

Jason: "Do you know how clean and organized your room is?"

He blurted out, soon realizing the stupidity of his question. Of course, it was. Alfred was cleaning everyday. That hardworking butler...Cassandra nodded, averting her gaze as she lifted her hand to her cheek. Why was it suddenly hot?

Jason: "Huh, you okay?"

Cassandra: "I think...I think so.."

Jason: "Yeah?"

He stepped toward her, placing his hand on her forehead. Cassandra's eyes widened to his touch, she didn't expect such a move coming from him. Jason rose an eyebrow, pulling his hand away.

Jason: "You're rather hot...I mean uh, your forehead is..But you are as well! I guess you know what I meant.."

He chuckled and she nodded in understanding, chuckling. Cassandra rose her hand to her heart before to lift it up her head.

Cassandra: "I'm fine...really."

Jason: "Well...if you say so. Take some time to take a break from that old man from time to time, enjoy the city at night and stuff. You know, have fun instead of night shifts everyday."

Cassandra: "Have fun..."

Jason: "Yeah, like get a drink or nice shows, eat all night, play video games...Ah, I forgot that old man doesn't teach anything about itm he's so obsessed with 'his' city. Anyway, Black Panther is still in the cinema. Wanna watch it?"

Cassandra: "But...don't go there...I don't go...to cinemas...to watch movies. Have TV with...lots of movies...and series."

She replied, unsure about going out at night for fun rather than to save and protect lives...Cassandra wasn't much into those activities. Jason looked at her oddly in disbelief. But then he remembered also her life earlier...yeah, Bruce wasn't better into introducing her to 'normal' activities.

Jason: "What the fuck...Ok, rather understandable, but still. You gotta do something else than be Tarzan...well rather Jane in your case, every night."

He let out a deep sigh; he was annoyed, confused, surprised...several things at a time. Jason glanced to her once again.

Jason: "That's it, this manor is full of useless idiots...excepted for you, Alfred and I. Well whatever, I'm taking you tonight to watch a movie. Outside of the mansion, aight? I gotta do some stuff, I'm picking you tonight, k?"

Jason didn't even wait for an answer, it was all settled in his mind. Cassandra was stunned, shocked. Go out to watch a movie? Alone with him? Can she really...? What if Batman needs her? She'll bring her suit just in case...Maybe it was a coincidence that her phone vibrated against her thigh. Bruce was calling everyone to the Batcave.