Save Your Sin || Dick Grayson [2]

06| The Batman

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The Riddler's words still echoed in my mind days after. Since I had been extremely careful about every move I made, my only comfort was that my loft was still a place that was safe. Even after my departure it was still remained untouched by the criminals of Gotham. Few people knowing about the place I called home. That was why when I saw a familiar figure in the ark alleyway leading up to my loft I immediately knew who they were.

"Floyd?" I questioned in disbelief, oddly glad to see him. Last time I saw him he had been thrown in Belle Reve, later being forced into what everyone called The Suicide Squad. Being part of A.R.G.U.S' Task Force X was almost a guaranteed death sentence, between Ivy and I were able to get Harley out. Now I felt guilty for not having done the same to Floyd. "Looks like word does travel fast in Gotham."

"Just rumors. Had to confirm it myself." He replied as he stepped closer, as confident as ever. There was a time when he was one of the only people I could confide in, and he never judged me for my mistakes. And neither did I when he felt the need to expose his demons. "I've missed you."

"I've missed you too." I replied honestly because as horrible as Floyd's past was and how strained with blood his hands were, he was a good friend. At one point much more than that.

"Meeting in dark places. Just like the good old days."

I felt a small smile touch my lips as I stepped closer to him too. This routine familiar, a way for us to forget our problems. "Don't go soft on me Floyd."

He returned my smile with one of his own pulling me close before pressing his lips against mine. It was a kiss that was familiar and comforting. It came from a man that I learned to care for over the years. There was also an intensity in the kiss from Floyd as he pulled me even closer deepening the kiss, his hands tightening on my waist.

"Lets go inside." I stated as I pulled away finding that I was over reckless sex out in the open like this. There used to be a time where I was reckless ad stupid with this kind of thing, wanting to prove to myself that I could have any man I wanted. That kind of excitement not having the same effect as before.

Moving away from him I headed towards the door, though I didn't even make it three steps when I heard a loud thud followed by Floyd's groan of pain. I froze closing my eyes, almost knowing without knowing. When I turned around I felt a mixture of irritation and horror that I was right. Seeing Dick Grayson with an unconscious Floyd Lawton laying by his feet was a sight that I never thought I would see.

I felt the heavily weight of guilt in my chest at the sight of him, even if I knew I had no reason to feel guilt. It could have been due to the way I left or the fact that I was kissing Floyd, I couldn't be sure. There was a long list of betrayals to consider. "I should be surprised. But I'm not."

"Like you said I always find you." Dick replied wearing an unreadable expression as his gaze pulled away from mine to look at the man laying unconscious at his feet. "And Lawton? Really?"

I shrugged as I stole one last glance at Floyd, attempting to act indifferent. "He passes the time."

Meeting his eyes again the disbelief was beginning to set in. In my core I knew I would be seeing Dick Grayson again, at this point it felt like our live were intertwined. I just didn't expect to see him so soon, and especially not like this.

Behind me the familiar flourish of a cape caused a small smile to tug at my lips. I was beginning to become convinced that this was some kind of cruel nightmare. Regardless I easily slipped into the persona that I had created over the years. "Batsy! It has been too long."

"Drop the act Cheyenne you're not in costume." Batman replied dryly, a tone that I was familiar with but still struck a bit of fear. At times it felt that Batman was just as much of a God as Superman.