Dick hated mixing his lives, normally he would have never agreed to this. But if he didn't separate one of them, the other was going to get hurt. And you can't let you dad kill your brother, no matter how infuriating your brother is. If he couldn't kill him, his "dad" couldn't either. As Jason sat on the common room sofa taking a lecture from Dick. Jason smirked as he sat there one leg bent and resting on his knee. His bright green eyes watching Dick's hand move as he spoke, only half listening. What seventeen-year-old takes advice from a freshly eighteen-year-old? Even if they are your "brother." He was dressed impeccably; dark suede shoes a pair of a black jeans that fit him perfectly and a deep maroon shirt that clung to his broad shoulders. His black leather jacket hung over the side of the sofa arm with his helmet perched on top. That's when he saw her, he had met Star before but not her. He moved to look around Dick watching Raven. He licked his lips before answering Dick's question he hadn't even finished asking yet.
"Are you even-" Dick got out before Jason cut in with. "Yes, I'm listening, I just don't give a fuck." His voice was smooth and yet spicy. It was different from Richards, that was always serious. Jason's voice was full of a playful sense of danger. One couldn't quite place exactly what was so enticing about it, but it drew you in. Like a song you should know.
Raven had just come from her work out, her hair high in pony tail. There was some wisps of hair that had completely fallen out. Being on the shorter side she moved her perfect body elegantly as she pick and poked through the fridge. "Did someone take my vitamin water?" She questioned knowing that there were people in the room however she didn't recognize the new aura that was now seeping into her psyche. She stood up looking over at her leader then on the couch. His green eyed stare locked onto hers. She was wearing hardly any clothing a sports bra and gym shorts that hugged her ass in every aspect. She rose a brow and then looked towards Dick. "Had I known we had company I would have... not come in here."
"He's not company Raven, he's my little brother." Nightwing snapped at her, well more him but in her general direction. His hair was a mess it was clear he had spent a lot of time running his fingers through it in frustration. He was lucky Jason hadn't yet caused him to go bald. It was a true possibility.
Jason stood up and cleared his throat. "Who are you calling 'little' brother." he bit back. He stood a good head taller than dick who hasn't hit his last growth spurt yet. He was built much different the acrobat. His shoulders broad and sturdy, whereas Richard was the type he could slip through somewhere. Jason was likely to bust his way through. It fit his personality better, where Nightwing fought hard to be perfect and make Bruce proud Jason was simply living life. He wanted to enjoy the high that came with fighting crime, but still live with his bad boy persona.
"Jason this is Raven. Raven, Jason." Richard said admitting defeat, he knew that anything he said now would be lost the on the dark-haired man. Jason tended to have a one track mind and once he started to focus on something there was little to no hope of getting him back on the subject at hand.
She nodded moving to the couch. "I definitely see the resemblance." she joked. As she held out her hand to him. "Are you Batman's new protege?"
He smirked shaking her hand, he admired her long fingers, and her pale skin that almost had a gray tint to it. He had never seen somebody like her, he could tell she would be a challenge to win over, but something in him told him he had to do it. That she was his prize in life. "You could say that." he finished as his eyes looked over her body. She was the perfect hourglass in his mind, her lean muscled legs lead up to those full hips that he would love to dig his fingertips into. They slowly tapered off into a tiny waist and full breasts, another thing he wouldn't mind exploring. Knowing of the team he knew her powers and was grateful she could only read feelings and not minds. He managed to have a tight control on those, even if he found her attractive, she wouldn't feel to the extent of which that was the case. "And you are beautiful." He added.
She felt her eyebrows lift as she looked over a Dick for a moment. "A charmer too?" She nodded removing her hand. "Thank you." Not entirely sure how to take him.
"You have no idea Raven." He sighed. "He's spending the weekend with us." He warned as he ran his hands through his hair, in just the way Raven had expected him to.
Jason smirked. "Wanna show me around town?" He asked walking backwards in front of her as she tried to walk away. He was determined, she would have to give him that. She was trying to clearly show she wasn't interested in his game, but nothing seemed to sway his attentions.
Her eyes narrowed for a moment before she shook her head. "You want a tour guide best seek out that green thing that walks around the tower." She spun on her heel before tossing her hand in the air. "I'm going down to the book cafe." This was more for Nightwing's knowledge then Jason's but he still listened intently.
"That sounds nice, I'll just give you a ride. How about that, though you may want to at least put on a shirt." He teased, not that he minded the idea of her pressed up against him on his bike with her dressed like that. It gave him quite a thrill honestly.
She gave a look to Dick before scoffing and walking out of the room. Who did this new character thing he was? He really thought he could win her over. Ha, like she would allow somebody so childish into her mind space. He was more delusional than the aforementioned green teammate that she was sure was sulking somewhere around the complex.
Dick mouthed a 'sorry', as he watched her disappear in the direction of her room. He would soon be off to find his own solace. He knew that Star was busy with something to do with her small pet worm, not that he had fully listened to her when she was babbling on this morning. His phone was being bombarded with texts from both sides of the mornings family feud. It was Barbara who finally suggested to give them some space for the weekend. And to have him babysit Jason under the ruse of showing him around the Titan's Tower.
Jason true to his word was waiting by his by his bike a soft smile on his lips. His bike fit him well it had red undertones, covered with a black overlay that seemed to glisten in the midday sunlight. It was designed both to look elegant but powerful. He wasn't the type to spare an expense on his bike. It was as much a part of him as Richards hair was to him.
The empath walked into the garage wearing tight pants and a bright red shirt. "You know I usually just walk." She stated, thinking it would deter him slightly. But no such luck.
"Ever ridden on a bike?" he asked his voice smooth and dark. He never lost his smirk. "It is something that moves not just your body but your soul."
"Once," She mused "It ruined my hair." She finished pretending that the idea of riding a bike wasn't something she was eager to do.
He sighed. "Could I at least walk with you?" He asked feeling like he needed to reassess his strategy. Even if he wanted her close on the bike, if she didn't want to get on it he wasn't about to force her. He still was a gentleman deep down.
She sighed. "You have an extra helmet?" This was her last attempt at making him just give up the whole idea.
"I don't, but I took Dick's." his smirk grew as he carefully tossed her his own helmet. It matched the bike, in deep reds and black.
She looked at the helmet for a moment before sticking her head in small space. She didn't like it but knew it was important to maintain safety. She sighed as she looked at him. "Okay let's go." She climbed on from behind him and wrapped her arms loosely around his body. His smirk changed into a smile as he drove them down to the bookstore.
He truly knew how to drive his bike, it was like an extension of his body. He took every curve with a fluid motion that made it feel as if him, her, the bike, and the road where all one. Like this is how it should feel. "Is Dick just as controlling here as he is at home?" he asked as they stopped at a traffic light. He put his foot down to hold their position.
Raven was forced to wrap her arms tightly around his body from the motion of the bike. Her head leaning on his strong back, as they pulled into a parking space. She slowly got off and took off the helmet that made her feel like she couldn't breathe. "He just likes control." She mused.
"He likes to be perfect. He needs to learn to have fun." He countered as he opened the door for her.
"Thank you." she murmured. Walking pass him her lavender scent clinging to skin.
He shrugged. "You're welcome beautiful."
This is how it began the first of many 'dates' to the cafe all they were honestly was casual appearances since she was always there for the Tuesday special. He also managed to start showing up. One particular stormy day Raven had notice her companion that happened to always be there wasn't. She frowned as she looked around and sat at her normal table. She didn't have his cell number only communicating through the super hero's email database. She reminded herself not to be bothered by it since Jason claimed that he just HAPPENED to be walking by and needed a break from the gloom of his current home. She stopped believing him the second time he showed up. She did a quick check on the emergency sensor. Which was like a police scanner for heroes and noticed Batman's last login was 2:42 AM She figured the "Bat" would be asleep as he usually was in the afternoon. Which left the question to where was his partner?
'I don't know why you're so bothered by it.' She scolded herself.
'Because you like the way he makes you feel.' countered some annoying emoticon.
'Oh yes, you find him very handsome and devilish at times.' Brave spoke out.
'Shut up. I do not.' She rolled her eyes and the forced them to focus on her book.
Jason finally walked in, he was soaked through. His dark hair clung to face, his clothes plastered to him. The rain had grown too heavy to keep riding his bike about two miles back. So he parked it in a covered parking structure and walked the rest of way, now he was half frozen. He walked up to the counter ordering both a double shot of Espresso and a large Caramel vanilla coffee. It had been a long night and he needed the pick-me up.
He walked over to her table setting down his drinks before carefully sitting. He was favoring his left side, even if he tried to hide it, it was clear as day. It has undoubtedly been a long night. His lip was swollen and split, and one could only guess what bruises were hiding under the stage makeup he'd put on top go out that was now half washed away. He was missing his characteristic smirk. Looking straight faced with the best of them. "Hey there little bird, fancying meeting you here."
Those bright green eyes watched her, carefully curving like he did every time to make sure she was okay. Even though he was the one without healing abilities. He pulled out his phone and began doing his normal thing. He was positive both Dick and Bruce knew he was doing this but he could explain it away. It was his business what he did with his "allowance". He knew this gig wouldn't last forever, just like he replaced Dick somebody would replace him. He was damn sure he was not going back from where he came.
He'd told Raven a little bit about his accounts that slowly moved money into an allis account, that he did rather well with. He'd studied Bruce and learned what to invest in, not that he'd need to. Bats had no idea what cost of living was really like, and way over paid his partners. If you didn't think of it as pay related to risk. "You should step into my world sometime bird, how about joining me for dinner Friday?"
She watched him closely before she gently rested her hand on his. "You're hurt." She observed. For a moment, her face showed raw emotion of pure concern. She licked her lips and then before her brain could even process what her body was doing she had moved across the table and was pressing her lips to his healing him with her powers.
She flushed pulling away and feeling like she had broken a very important rule. "Sorry I don't know where that came from."
He grabbed her wrist and pulled her off the chair and flush to his chest. His lips pressed on hers again. He pulled back licking his own lips as the taste of her tea mixed with his coffee. "Don't be sorry, I've wanted to do that for weeks."
She hummed in satisfaction as her body seemed to ignite in fire. She looked up at him realizing he was so tall. She ignored her racing heart as she moved back to her seat. Tucking her hair back she looked around once and then back at him. "Friday?" She questioned bringing up the question that had been lost in the moment.
"Yes, dinner my house?" his smirk back on his lips as lightning struck. "I can't drive home in this." he sighed. "Not that my ribs would take it right now anyways." He was hopeful she would invite him back to the tower, let him at least wait out the rain. Plus, he liked the excuse of having to stay with her. Even if he figured he just end up asleep.
Raven violet gems lingered on him for a long while before she came up with a solution. "Come to the tower with me. I'll fix you up and if you need to get home we can get you a car."
"Alright, plus it will probably piss off Dick." he took a drink of his coffee the Espresso already gone. "Still haven't answered me about dinner?"
Raven lean on the table drinking her tea. "Yes, I'll go on a date with you."
"Good, I'll send you something nice to wear." He looked into her eyes. "If that's okay?"
She rose her brow surprised at his gesture. "Do you think I don't have nice clothes?" She asked.
"No, I don't doubt you have nice clothes. I'd like to prove I have good taste." He explained, plus he knew how everyone else would be dressed that night. He always hated trying to figure out if he was going to be under or over dressed in social situations. His mind told him she was probably the same way.
"Okay I accept then." She said almost reluctantly.
He smiled shivering slightly, the cold biting into his bones. "How was your night?" he asked taking another sip of his hot coffee grateful for the warmth it momentarily provided.
"It was fine. Uneventful." She shrugged. "I'm sorry yours was worst."
"Mine was fun... Up until I got stabbed. You would think with my suit being bulletproof we'd work on being stab proof. But hey can't be perfect." He sighed as he shrugged a little with a hidden wince.
"I'll heal you make you feel better than before." She gave a tiny smile. He was mesmerized by it. It was like something so rare that you wanted to hold on to it. Something that he could actually feel.
"Oh you do bird." he reached over the table and tucked a fallen strand of hair behind her ear. "Shall we go to the tower?"
She grabbed his hand and swept them through a portal straight into her room. "Now lay down and remove your shirt." She said trying to sound both forceful and caring at the same time.
"Not going to argue that one." he smirked pulling off the still damp shirt. His chest was built solid, with a few old scars and fresh stitches. His skin a pale color that looked like if he got enough skin would turn golden. His green eyes watched her carefully as he laid on her bed.
She was cautious and meticulous as she moved closer to inspect him. Her eyes never leaving his body like she was memorizing each and every detail of his body. She was committing it to memory, though she doubted she would have to do much more than ask to see more. His lower rib was bright purple and red and it was clear he had fractured his rib. She clicked her tongue as she looked at him. "Trust me." She ordered as she took off her jacket and got to work.
She knew he'd feel some discomfort at first setting bones was something she had picked up. She raised her hand almost to show him before telling him to breath. Once he seemed calm enough using her powers she popped the ribs back into place. She could see the discomfort tort on his face as his eyes closed. She gently pressed her cool hand to the warm flesh and began healing and mending the bones. She did this with every bruise and cut she came across.
Not once did he make a sound, he'd felt with much worse. Once she was finished and he managed a deep breath or two. "Wow, little bird that's quite a helpful little trick you have there." He brought himself to a sitting up position. His muscles tensing up as he leaned on one arm and smiled at her. It was different then his cocky smirk. The lines of his muscles lead her down his chest and over his abs disappearing below the line of his pants. They hung low on his hips and still slightly damp from the rain.
This was an actual smile, one that made it to those vibrantly green eyes. Where his brothers were icy blue, his were almost venom green. And there were focused on her, well they were for that moment. He looked around her room. Taking everything in, he was learning about her. His eyes drifted back to her, running slowly over her body before landing on her lips.
He was curious if they would still taste of tea, he thought about how soft they'd been against his own. She wasn't like one of his conquest. Even before the bats money he could get any women he wanted in his bed. It was something both Bruce and Dick frowned upon. But he was different than them. The perfect little boys, with parents that wanted them. But we're tragically unable to stay with them. Bruce had bought him, in a sense. After getting caught stealing the tires of the batmobile, he never should have come back for the fourth one. Bruce had gone to see Jason's mother. She was happy to be rid of her son for money. Even though Jason had turned to theft to keep them taken care of, his mother much preferred drugs.
He knew he was corrupted, he could feel the darkness that sat just under the surface. Begging to get out, to be let free to cause chaos. He tried to follow the rules, and maybe had Bruce found him sooner things would be different. But as it was he skirted the line, never really sure on what side of it he fell.
The dark girl moved with grace and pose as she stood up and then climbed onto her bed. She remained quiet as she sifted through each and emotion she was feeling. She gazed up at him her hair falling into her face. "Do you feel better?" She asked softly. His emotions of wonderment and slight lust lingered in the air and mixed with hers. She never had been so drawn to another person like she was him. He captivated her in a way she didn't quite understand. It was a deep sense of mystery with a touch of romance that she wasn't even sure was actually there.
Raven was perfectly shaped for her age and height she was a perfect example of what a healthy lifestyle could do for a woman. It was clear she took care of herself, in both mind and body. Hardly the physique that her friend had, one would always pick the tall busty Starfire. Everyone but him...
She licked her lips feeling him stare as she flushed she looked down and took a deep breath.
"I do, thank you beautiful." He carefully leaned closer to her. He cautiously caught her lips in kiss, he was sweet and spicy tasting. Raven was surprised as she forced her eyes shut. She kissed him back but wondered if he could tell she had never done this before. Well unless you counted the café just a hour before. He took the lead his hand cupping her cheek, his tongue brushed over her soft bottom lip. He tasted the tea that lingered there, finding himself slowly becoming as addicted to her taste as he was her. He fought the urge to pull her into his lap and push her too far too fast. He wanted this to be different. Too long had he been a one and done, get them in bed and get them gone type. He didn't want that with her.
She opened her mouth and was met with the taste of coffee. She moaned softly pushing him back towards the pillows and then she involuntarily began moving on top of his body. It was if her body knew what it wanted and was desperate to get it. He let her move over him, his hands moving to her hips. As he felt her soft warm hands on his exposed skin. His tongue danced with hers. His strong smell fuel her desire as she met with a rush of emotions. Excitement, desire, lust. She moaned as her hands moved over his warm chest.
He moaned, it was deep and husky and lingered in the air. He moved her hips so she could feel him, and what she was doing to him. She pulled away looking at him. "I'm not good at this."
"Well you've been doing great so far, so you could have fooled me." he smiled up at her.
She flushed. "I've never kissed anyone before." She bit her lip.
He stroked her cheek with his thumb. "Luckily for them they don't know what they are missing."
She smiled, a light pink blush moving over her pale skin. "Well thank you."
Jason laid back on her bed his hands crossed behind his head as the storm raged on outside. "Favorite book bird?" They often played the question game. Where one would ask a random question, and spark a learning session. They were both deep and complicated people and this was a good way to learn about each other.
Raven thought for a moment before lifting her hand and pointing. "The Scarlet Letter."
"Dante's Inferno, or at least that's what most people know it by now." he shifted a bit his pants now uncomfortably tight. Although the pressure she was providing by sitting on him was slightly helpful in one way it didn't really allow for him to calm himself.
"That was good but a complete wrong description of hell." She said with her eyes watching him.
"Depends on what hell you've been to. I would guess. I hope to never find out." he was watching her. "Your turn to ask me a question."
"Favorite dessert?" She asked curiously.
"Zeppola With Caramel Whiskey Sauce, at least recently. Bats brought some home the other night, it was probably the best thing I've ever eaten." He said as he licked his lips just thinking about it. Before becoming who, he was now he would have never dreamed to try something like that. He had been lucky most days if he ate at all.
"Wow I'd love to try that." Raven stated licking her lips.
"You can Friday." he smiled watching her devilish tongue.
She smiled. "Your turn." She replied softly.
He thought on it. "Favorite color?"
"Blues. And some shades of purple. Favorite thing about yourself." She retorted.
"My ability to make something out of nothing." He looked to her. "And red. I love red. It was such a nice surprise to see you in red that first day we went to the café."
"That's awesome. I'm not judgmental or at least not when it comes to my friends." She said softly.
He smiled more. "What made you let me in?"
She scoffed rolling onto her stomach. "You forced yourself in."
"I tend to do that, but once I'm in you'll never be able to forget me." He smiled.
Raven nodded biting her lip. "You kiss really well. I'm guessing you have had many girlfriends?"
"A few girlfriends. A lot of flings." he said honestly.
"Does it bother you that I haven't had any experience in this?" she asked.
"Nope, I'm taking it as a challenge. Means I'm doing something right. Does it bother you?"
Raven shook her head. "No, it doesn't bother me at all."
"Same, 'cuz if I did I could fix it for you?" he smirked again.
"Oh, you could?" Raven copied the tone of his voice. It was almost playful.
"I could teach you what it feels like." he winked
Raven bit her lip. "What kind of things?"
"Anything your heart desires." He said softly.
Raven sighed softly leaning into kiss him once more.
*knock knock. *
"Friend Raven are you in there?" Came a soft sweet voice.
"Shit." Raven swore her under breath.
Jason sighed. "Rob's girlfriend?" he asked softly.
Raven nodded. She got up and opened the door a bit. "What do you need Star?"
The alien girl smiled brightly. "Some company perhaps. We could watch the movies or do something like girl things." She smiled.
"Sorry Star but I'm busy..."
"Are you meditating? May I join you?" She pushed the door back and looked to see half a naked man on Raven's bed. "Oh my... sorry I didn't..." She looked at Jason then Raven.
"Star please." Raven pressed against the door frame.
"Right um... sorry okay then I'll talk to you later. Goodbye." She hurried down the hallway. Looking for her boyfriend.
Jason chuckled. "Poor thing, we may have scared her. "
Raven sighed "Unfortunately she's the type to babble."
Jason shrugged. "And?" he was looking at her trying to will her back over to him.
Raven walked back to the bed eyeing him. "So, I'm sure Dick going to be all over us..."
"So, I'll tell him to mind his own damn business. He's not my keeper." he grabbed her wrist and pulled her to him. "It's storming too hard for me up go home. You're keeping me safe."
Raven gasped from the sudden movement she looked at him before resting her head on his chest. "Okay." He smiled and kissed her again this time he went straight to pulling on her bottom lip between his teeth then soothing it with his tongue. She moaned climbing on top of him. Her tongue brushing against his teeth. He let her tongue in, his hand on either side of her face. His kiss deep and somewhat dark.