Author's Note: Woo! I decided to participate in part 2 of Dickkory week this year! Now, it was last week but I'm posting them all on here now. If you follow me on Tumblr, you would have already seen them posted on there. I did them daily on tumblr.

This one is a little short. Oops.

Disclaimer: DC owns Dick Grayson and Koriand'r. I own nada.

Day 1 - Stars

The night sky was so very beautiful when it was clear of bright lights and smog from the bustling city.

He'd always favoured the nights where you could see everything up above. Planets, stars, meteors; astronomy was fascinating and the interest was always enhanced when he watched in content.

Dick heard the door to the roof creak open as someone stepped outside. His smile was small; he knew who it was without so much as turning his head.

"What are you doing out here?" Her voice warmed him; like drizzled honey; sweet and addictive.

His smile broadened just a little and he slid one hand out from beneath his head and patted the space beside him. The roof was cold as his fingertips brushed against it, but he knew she wouldn't mind; her temperature resilience was truly astonishing sometimes.

More footsteps; getting closer now and the click of her heels had a somewhat calming effect on him. Dick couldn't explain it but the sound just made him feel relaxed.

He could practically sense her thousand watt smile as she lowered beside him, shuffling and huffing until she was completely comfortable. Her happiness and her positive aura were like a drug. She intoxicated those around her, especially him, without even trying.

Kory was very much the light in his sometimes gloomy world.

Dick chuckled and finally glanced over at her, "Comfy there, Princess?"

She gave him a cheeky smile and wriggled once more before nodding once, "I am now, yes."

He used his free hand and intertwined their fingers. Lifting her hand, Dick pressed a kiss to the back of her hand before resting them both on his chest.

"What are you doing out here, Richard?" Kory repeated and he could sense her big emerald eyes blinking at him,

Shrugging, he kept his eyes on the dark sky, "Just watching the stars. I saw a couple shooting stars earlier."

"Did you make the wish?"

He quirked a smile, "Maybe,"

"Oh? What did you-"

"Ah-ah, m'lovely. If I tell you, it won't come true now will it?"

Kory giggled, "I believe that is the theory."

Dick sighed and gently nudged her shoulder, "Tell me about the stars, baby."

She kissed his shoulder and turned over to stare at him, "Why?"

He raised an eyebrow at her,

"You know them all from when I have told you previously."

"I know… I just like listening to you talk about them."

Kory blushed and a small, bashful smile found its way onto her face.

"Very well," She cleared her throat, "Hmm…"

She lifted her arm and pointed a slender finger to one of the brightest stars they could see, "That one is Betelgeuse. It is the ninth brightest star in your sky and also the second brightest star in the Orion constellation, with the other six being Rigel, Bellatrix, Mintaka, Alnilam, Alnitak and Saiph."

Dick's smile radiated warmth as his eyes focused on her, rather than the stars she was talking about. He watched her and felt his heart beating faster.

This was the way she made him feel practically all the time. He felt comfortable with her; safe and like he belonged. There was never a time where he felt he had to be anything other than himself with Kory.

And yet, she also managed to give him the continuous rush; the increased heart beat and the flushed cheeks. She was his adrenaline rush but also his comfort.
He came to watch the stars when he needed to figure things out and think things through. It was subconscious but the method never failed him.

Watching the stars was so calming and really aided him in putting things into perspective. If he had a problem or a concern, he sat back on the roof and stared up at the diamonds lighting up the darkness.

There was a decision he was hesitating over; one that had him on edge even if he was hiding it remarkably well from his girlfriend.

"Are you well, my love?" Kory asked, her eyes now concerned rather than playful,

Dick snapped out of his trance and looked over at her, "Yeah, of course. Why?"

She narrowed her eyes, "You seem distant today… all month, in fact."

He watched her face for a moment and knew she felt a hint of sadness from his recent behaviour. She was right; he had been distant, always in thought and continuously mulling over something unspoken.

One of her hands rested against his chest, "You would tell me… if there was something wrong, yes?"

And just like that, the decision was made. The love in her expression and the tenderness of her actions. He knew his answer.

Dick offered her a soft smile and brushed some of her hair behind her ear, "Of course, Kory…" he paused, reaching a hand down into his pocket, "Actually, there's something I want to ask you."

He took a breath and ran his fingers over the small, velvet box sitting in his pocket.

His decision was made and it had been an easier one to come to than he'd anticipated.

The stars always seemed to guide him to the right decisions in the end; the ones he already knew in his heart.