A/N:Its almost been a year since I updated this. Updating now.
Short and brief chapter. Only since this will lead into the next chapter.
Disclaimer: Does not own anything but the plot.
Chapter 2
"You're late Grayson" the lithe, supple, and attractive redhead remarked the moment she opened the front door of her abode and gazed at her current date, a hand on her waist and a disapproved expression on her face.
"I'm fashionably late Babs, there's a slight difference" Dick replied with a grin as he stepped inside.
"Hmph. That's your logic. " She said closing the door and brushing past him to get her coat.
"I had to pick up your presents" Dick added hoping that would get him out of trouble.
Barbara laughed amusingly, shaking her head. "Always waiting to the last minute. Typical male."
Dick laughed and smiled, gazing at her. "I sure am. You look beautiful Babs"
Actually in his opinion she looked completely stunning. She had her long red hair pulled up into a elegant bun, with two strands dangling down her cheeks. She wore a long red dress with a green necklace around her neck. Light makeup touched her face and her heels made her taller.
"You don't look too bad yourself" Barbara replied with a smile, looking him over.
"Thanks had to clean up for this"
"Which is a nice surprise. I like it" Barabra said.
"I'll try to do it more often"
"You should. You don't look like a slob then"
"Ouch. Do I really look like a slob?"
"Sadly yes. That's why I dont visit you"
"If I did clean up myself and my place, would you?"
Barbara laughed. "Depends on how clean. Now let's go, we got this dinner date and then the party"
Dick laughed and hooked his arm with hers, and led her out.
"You're still driving that bucket of metal?" Barbara then question seeing his ride.
"Hey I cant risk anyone stealing a nice car in Bludhaven"
"True but I rather not be seen in that thing you call a car. Can we take my vehicle then?"
Dick sighed then smiled unable to say no.
He loved Barbara Gordon. But she was so stubborn and independent. And a smartass also, she was tough and strong..all these things he loved about her. Deep down he hoped to one day settle down with her, maybe get married and have little children of thier own. But then again, the way they lived thier lives, thier line of work..his moving to Bludhaven, leading the Titans...made thier relationship hard.
"Sure Babs" he answered.
The drive to the Ritz Gotham was peaceful and uneventful. Soon they were seated at a sophisticated clothed round table for two with a spectacular view of the city. A waiter came and served them refreshing drinks and Barbara gazed at the hero across from her.
She loved Dick Grayson. But she would never admit that. Not to him, not anyone, not even to herself. They have been friends and occasional steadies but it never lasted long enough. It just wouldn't work out with their line of work. Besides he was a ladies man, she had learned about his crush over Zatanna and the other redhead he was currently seeing while he was out of Gotham.
"Definitely a ladies man..."
She was revived from her thoughts as Dick looked at her.
"Ready to order madam?" the waiter inquired again.
"Yes... I'll have a medium rare steak with a side salad please" she ordered to the waiter.
"Make that two" Dick said with a smile.
While they waited Dick pulled out a shopping bag and set it down on the table.
"Here are your presents"
"Too lazy to wrap them?" Barbara teased and put the bag in her lap.
"You know me" Dick replied with a laugh.
Barbara smiled and slowly reached inside, wondering what he could have gotten her. Her hand wrapped around something soft and squishy. Arching an eyebrow she drew her hand out, revealing a plush doll of herself, as Batgirl.
"She's adorable" Barbara cooed and lightly brushed her fingers over the hair and cape.
"There's more" Dick said encouragingly watching her reaction.
She reached down again, drawing out a Nightwing, a Robin, then lastly a Batman plush doll.
"I love them" Barbara said happily wanting to hug and cuddle them.
"I will later I promise" she thought to her new plush dolls.
"I'm glad you do" Dick said pleasingly. "There's one more gift"
Smiling she felt a long and velvety box and drew it out.
"Hmm I wonder if you spent your whole paycheck on all this" she teased again.
"A few paychecks but so worth it" Dick replied grinning.
She opened the box and saw a beautifully sculpted silver charm bracelet.
She stared at it trying to catch her breath as it glimmered and sparkled in the light.
"Dick.." she gasped out softly.
Dick smiled then took the box and her right hand and put the bracelet on her wrist.
"Thank you"
"You're welcome Babs"
The two leaned across the table and kissed.
After the couple ate they then left the Ritz Gotham, heading towards Mount Justice, Dick driving at the wheel.
"Looking forward to the party?" Dick inquired with a grin.
"Definitely, because this time we don't have to wear costumes" Barbara answered with a laugh.
"I know, it'll be really nice to see everyone in civilian clothing " Dick agreed and chuckled.
"Mind if I turn on some tunes?" Barbara asked.
"Not at all"
Jolly and merry Christmas music began to flow out of the speakers. Both hummed to the music enjoying the time together. Song after song flew by but then a very familiar song came on...
"Jingle Bells...Jingle Bells...Jingle all the way.."
As Dick listened, he tensed up as vivid flashes of the Joker, the crowbar, and the blood smeared into his mind. The Joker's twisted singing and the agonizing pain. Unconsciously he jerked hard on the wheel swerving from side to side.
"Dick!" Barbara cried out, startled and grab the wheel to steady the car.
Dick gasped and blinked rapidly, slamming hard on the brakes. The car screeched to a stop and Dick gripped the wheel tightly. Resting his forehead on the wheel he swallowed and waited for the images to fade.
"D-Dick...Are you alright?" It was hard to shake up Barbara Gordon but he could hear it in her voice.
"Maybe you should drive for awhile..." he whispered then lifted his head and gave her a weak smile.
"I think I should" She agreed solemnly and they exchanged spots.
The remaining drive was silent, both lost in their thoughts both pondering on the same questions.
Would anything awful happen to any of them this year? Would the Joker and the Injustice League strike again?
A/N: I had to do some romantic Dick/Babs. My favorite DC couple ^^
Hopefully you enjoyed that and just wait until the next chapter.
I promise you dont have to wait a year for it lol.
Thank you all for reading.
