Little Riddle (Riddler story) [discontinued]

IX.

  I sat on the bed.

"Now, what's wrong?" Nightwing asked.

"Nothing." I lied again.

"Yeah?" He raised an eyebrow. Why is it so hard for me to lie him?

"No, no it's nothing. Really." I said trying to sound confident.

"You can tell me everything." I stared at the ground. "It's Jason, isn't it?" He asked. "For what did he tried to warn you this time?"

"No need to tell you really." I heard Jason who was staying next to the door. I questioned him with a look. "Yeah, he was there this whole time."

"You were spying on me?" I asked Grayson.

"No... It's just... I was worried." Dick answered.

"Worried about what?" I asked.

"Rather worried that I can hurt you or... that you would like me instead." Jason explained.

Rick was mad. He stood up and went to the door wanting to fight Jason.

"Oh, you're not going anywhere." I grabbed him and stood between them. I nodded at Jason and he went away. "Listen to me very carefully, Mister!" I ordered to Dick. "I won't be here always to get you out of the fight. You know that Jason can't stop if he starts. He's dangerous."

"Isn't that what you like? Bad boys?" Rick cut me. "I don't need him in the team. I'm sick of pulling his ass out of fights all the time."

"Calm down! You are turning into him." I tried to calm him.

"Do know why I'm really mad? It always happens. It's always Jason. He's the bad boy and that's what girls want these days, that's what they like and I can't blame you for liking him. You make your own choices. But I don't wanna lose you as a friend because he doesn't know how to behave. He likes you and he'll do everything to have you. He always gets what he wants."

"Wow!" I didn't know what else to say. "I'm sorry... I'll get some rest." I so much wanted to be alone for a moment. "I don't want to hurt you."  He looked down.

"Get some rest." He just said. "I'll be downstairs if you need something."

"Uh... yeah, sure." He slamed the door.

Oh my God! What was I gonna do? If I choose Nightwing, I'll hurt Jason. But if I choose Jason I'll brake into pieces Rick. And if I choose noone I'll hurt both.

I heard someone knocking.

"Go away, Jason!" I said while walking to the door. I opened it and saw Babybird at my doorstep. "Oh, hi!" I said more gently. He got in without any invitation.

"Probably a bad idea coming here to talk with you but I'll risk it." He sat on the bed.

"I'm listening." I sat next to him.

"Well, it's Steph. If I try to invite her out she'll probably laugh at me. What should I do?" Damian asked.

"You are coming to ask me for a tip?" I said.

"Never mind. Forget what I just said." He stood up and went away.

"No,  no." I grabbed his hand. "It's okay. I'm just a little shocked. Everyone thinks you are an ice cold-"

"Bitch? Yeah. That's what I'm. But honestly I can be whoever I want."

"Hey, kiddo." I stared at his face. "You can ask me for everything. He sat back down right next to me and nodded.

"Sure. So you're gonna be my big sis or something?" He asked.

"Why not?" I answered and he nodded again. "Well, I can tell her something if you want me to? Perhaps we can talk about that and I'll ask her how she feels about you."

"Just... keep it a secret. You and me and noone else." Damian begged.

"Of course." I agreed.

"Okay. I'm gonna go. See ya around!" He went to the door. "And thank you!" He added.

"No problem." I said and with that he left.

I don't remember how exactly but I've fallen asleep and I was now waking up. I yawned and went into sit position. I opened my eyes and shuddered. Jason was sitting on the side of the bed.

"What are you doing here? If someone sees you..." I started.

"Shh...." He put his finger on my lips.  "Quite!" We heard someone walking the stairs.

"So why are you here?" I asked after the someone passed through.

"Look, Dick really likes you and I don't want to ruin between you two. But you should let me know as soon as possible who is a friend and who's a boyfriend. Okay? It's easy. I just want to hear it from you." He said. "Just let me know." He got out of the room.

I got dressed quickly and went downstairs.

"Did you sleep well?" I heard Dick.

"Yeah." I answered.

"I'm sorry." He whispered when I got closer.

"It's fine." I forgave him. "Where's Steph?" I asked him.

"In the kitchen with Damian." Rick answered.

"Huh. Okay." I giggled and went to kitchen. I saw Damian and Stephannie laughing. I went around the corner and started listening. Yeah, it wasn't right but necessary.

"What-" Jason was right next to me and now I put my finger on his lips and for parts of the second we stared at each other's eyes.

"They're having fun." I said.

"And why's that unnatural?" Jason whispered.

"It's not." I said and went in the kitchen. "Hey guys." I said giving them a casual look.

"Hi." Damian said.

"Hey." Stephannie greet me.

I sat on the table next to them and Jason followed.

"I need your help for something." Damian said to Jason giving me a look. "Come!"

"How could I know that you won't kill me?" Jason asked him.

"You can't." Damian smilled.