It happened over breakfast the next day. Dick suddenly gasped loudly and grabbed at Jason's glorious biceps. His thoughts got distracted for a moment as he fondled the strong muscles. Jason arched his brows as Dick's scrunched thoughtfully.

"Dickie?" Jason mused in an amused tone.

Dick quit feeling up Jason's muscles and his eyes snapped back towards Jason's face complete with a half grin. "Oh! Right. So what I was going to say is that you being here is perfect timing for my birthday."

"Uh huh…" Jason continued in an amused tone.

"So come with me to my birthday dinner with the family."

Jason's amusement died quickly. Instead his mouth dropped open as he stared at Dick. "You want me to come have dinner at Wayne manor?" Jason asked slowly and carefully.

"Yes!" Dick cheered and gripped Jason's arms tighter. "None of us have seen you for over a year and a half. It will be like a reunion."

"A reunion with people that hate me…" Jason continued still in that 'you have gotta be shitting me right now' tone.

"They don't hate you…" Dick pouted and stepped closer into Jason's personal space.

"Ok name one person that doesn't hate me" Jason challenged as he took a step forward Dick. No way was he going to let Dick intimidate him by getting all up in his face.

"Babs and Cass-" Dick started.

"Don't hate me because somehow the family was lucky enough to pick up two wonderful dark winged angels" Jason finished. "They don't count."

Dick let out a singular chuckle. "Ok so maybe Tim and Steph don't like you very much, but they don't hate you. In their defense you did try to kill Tim a bunch of times…"

"I did. Just like I tried to kill you. Which begs the question why you never hated me and always tried to be my friend…" Jason ventured with an arched brow.

Dick sighed and let his hands trail down Jason's arms until they reached Jason's hands. He then clasped them hard in his. He looked straight into Jason's sea greenish blue eyes. "Because you are my brother Jason. You are my little wing and I will never give up on you. I've told you that a million times and I will say it a million more until you believe me."

Jason pulled away harshly and closed his eyes. Why didn't Dick get it? He wanted him to give up on him. He didn't want Dick's loyalty or trust. He didn't deserve it. He also didn't like the emotions that the words caused inside of him. "Stop it…" Jason said in a strained voice.

Dick ducked around his turned back so they were facing each other again. He cupped Jason's face in his hands and trailed his thumbs against his cheeks. "I will never stop. You should know that by now and this family isn't complete without you. We need you Jason."

Jason snorted and tried to pull away, but Dick quickly wound his arms around Jason's back holding him where he was. "Come to my birthday party" Dick pleaded looking up at Jason with the biggest puppy dog eyes he could manage. "It would be the best birthday present you could ever give me."

Jason groaned. "But Dick it's the Wayne manor! As in Bruce Wayne. I'm not going to sit in his damn house and he sure as hell doesn't want me there."

"But it's my birthday, so he really doesn't have a say. Plus I'll sick Alfred on him to make sure he behaves himself…Please" Dick said again in a pitiful voice and stuck out his lower lip and squeezed Jason tighter. "For me little wing?"

"Oh my God! You are impossible…Fine!" Jason growled. "Fine I'll go to your birthday party, but don't blame me if it goes horribly wrong" he added in a softer voice and ran his hand down Dick's back.

"Yes! Thank you!" Dick cheered and snuggled up into the crook of Jason's neck and shoulder.

Jason would have pushed Dick away, but then he would see the blush on Jason's face. Instead he held Dick tighter against him and pushed away the stupid icky gooey feelings inside of him. Feelings that were never going to be reciprocated. He was just Dick's little brother after all. That's all he had ever been or would ever be.

X

Jason wasn't sure how the hell he allowed Dick to talk him into coming to this stupid dinner in this stupid manor. Here he was sitting at the end of the long table with a tiny brat next to him. Apparently there was a new Robin in town and his glaring was not appreciated. He sighed for like the millionth time. Speaking of glaring. Bruce was sitting at the far end giving him that cold icy glare of his. The most Jason had heard out of him thus far was a flat 'Jason' to which Jason had replied a flat 'Bruce.' Ah yes the joys of being home.

Really Jason did not belong here. He didn't know how to interact with these people. Take away talking about work and all Jason had going for him was nothing. He was also not stupid enough to talk about his night time prowls in a room full of bats with high morals. Nope. He promised Dick to be on his best behavior and that meant sitting and brooding quietly as he ate the fancy delicious food.

He glanced around the table again. Dick was sitting across from his talking pleasantly with Tim about this and that. Cass and Steph were chatting about some stupid girly TV show. Jason snorted. Dick would probably love it by the sounds of it. Barbara joined in pleasantly in all the conversations. She was like that though. She was just calm and wonderful and slipped in wherever she felt like it. Bruce caught his eye over the rim of his glass as he drank. Bruce wasn't very communicative in general, but was even quieter tonight. No doubt he was also threatened to be civil.

"Hey Todd" the tiny kid next to him spoke up confidently. Jason learned his name was Damian and he was Bruce's actual son. That was super weird when Jason thought of it, but he could totally see the family resemblance.

"Yes little birdie?" Jason replied.

"I like your cat. Where did the name Beerus come from?" Damian asked with dead seriousness.

Jason almost burst out laughing. Well a snort did escape him. Really they were going to talk about his cat now? Shit. This was really going towards crazy cat lady levels. All he could safely talk about was his cat. Great.

"Oh he got it from this fighting show called Dragon Ball Super" Dick piped up. "Beerus is like a cat god and destroys planets and stuff."

Jason grimaced. Now Damian will know that he watches cartoons. Great. "Thanks for the explanation Dickie."

Dick flashed him a dazzling smile. "Anytime."

"I too have pets" Damian continued. "There is currently Batcow and Titus. I want a cat as well like you and Dick, but father is being difficult."

"Cool" Jason drawled as he pushed his potatoes around.

"Do you like cats?" Damian asked again.

"Yeah…guess I do." Jason really wanted a beer. Why wasn't there beer here? Or some kind of alcohol. This whole thing was insufferable.

"I think they are magnificent creatures" Damian said as he scooped up a spoon full of food. Jason snorted again. God this kid was too much. Damian glared at him. "What is so funny?"

"Nothing. Nothing at all" Jason answered and took a sip of his water. He glanced at Dick only to find the man looking back at him smilingly all lovingly and shit. Jason averted his eyes and they went straight into Bruce's. Dammit. He groaned and set his glass down. This was going to be a long night.

He halfway paid attention as Dick received present after present from the gathered party. Mostly he was sitting texting on his phone discussing his awful evening in a group chat with really his only friends outside of Dick and Beerus…Toothless as well. Another snort chuckle escaped him as Roy responded to his dilemma.

Dick was trying to enjoy his presents, but his attention kept getting drawn to Jason sprawled out on a chair, much to Bruce's disapproval, as far away as he could get from them. His gaze lingered on Jason's smirking mouth. What was so funny? Who was he texting? Dick thanked everyone warmly as he opened their presents and tried to hide his discomfort at Jason's behavior. As far as he knew Jason didn't have anyone close enough to have that type of look through texts. Although he had been gone quite a long time…

Eventually all presents were completed and the little family party started dispersing. Bruce left at the earliest polite moment. Dick was actually surprised he lasted as long as he did with how much glaring he was doing at Jason. Damian was sent to bed much to his displeasure. Steph, Cass and Tim followed shortly after to their respective rooms as they were all living in the manor these days.

It was just Barbara, Dick and Jason left in the study in an awkward little silence. Barbara was attempting valiantly to make it less awkward. She just wanted Jason to like her again. There was always this little bit of hesitancy he had around her. She wasn't sure where it stemmed from, but she was stubborn and would eventually rip it out by the roots.

Jason was staring at her thoughtfully and then back at Dick. "Well…this has been fun, but I'm going to bail. You can stay here tonight if you want Dickie. I'll just hole up in one my old safe houses."

Dick's eyes flew open. "What? You can't leave. It's my birthday Jay. Where are you going?"

"I'm going to go get a beer or two. You're more than welcome to come with if you want" Jason shrugged as he walked towards the door. Dick a couple steps behind him.

"Am I allowed to crash bro-night as well?" Barbara asked quietly.

Jason turned to look at her and Barbara's heart twanged happily as he smiled softly at her. "Sure why the hell not? The more the merrier right?"

"Exactly!" Barbara exclaimed and wheeled after them.

X

Dick didn't mind the little hole of a bar they ended up in. It wasn't exactly in the rich part of town filled with rich snooty people, but it wasn't anywhere near Crime Alley level either. It was just kind of meh. There was pool tables, darts, typical run of the mill stuff.

He was grateful that there was a table open. He and Barbara settled down while Jason went to procure some drinks for them. Jason plopped down in the chair next to him a little later and let out a pleased sigh as he took a sip of his beer. "Well how's your birthday so far Dickiebird?" Jason drawled with a little half grin.

Dick shrugged and smiled back. "It was one of the bests because you were there."

Jason snorted and whacked him on the arm playfully. "God you're such a sap."

Barbara smiled fondly at the two of them. "This is nice. It's been a long time since the three of us hung out." Jason's smile faltered and he shifted awkwardly. Barbara studied him thoughtfully. Yep. Something was definitely off when it came to her and Jason.

"Yeah it is nice" Dick said in a faraway voice. "Two of the most important people in my life are here with me on my birthday. What more can a guy ask for?"

Barbara watched as Jason's shoulders tensed and the frown on his face became more pronounced. He made another hmm noise and then proceeded to down his beer. Dick watched with wide eyes.

"I'm off to get another beer" Jason mumbled as he stood up and stalked away. Dick looked at Barbara and they both gave each other thoughtful frowns and then shrugged.

"Dick?"

Dick's head whipped around at the familiar voice. "Kori…" Dick trailed off stunned. He hadn't seen her since they mutually broke up almost two years ago. She was dressed up to cover most of her gorgeous features, not that it surprised Dick. Kori was always a little awkward when it came to her appearance. She didn't want to stand out too much. "What are you doing here?"

"I came with Roy. We are here to save Jason's painfully awkward night" Kori said as she sat down across from Barbara. She smiled warmly at the other red head. "Hello Barbara."

"Hey Kori" Barbara said back just as warmly.

Dick shifted uncomfortably where he was sitting between them. He was still on good terms with both women, but they were his exes and this was a little weird. Not to mention having Roy there as well. His like two night fling way way back in the day after the Barbara breakup. Shit. He really did have a thing for red heads didn't he? He quickly diverted his attention to look for Jason again. It hurt just a little that Jason wasn't enjoying his night, but Dick already knew that. It wasn't hard to tell how uncomfortable he was at the manor.

His eyes grew slightly when they landed on Jason. Jason who currently had Roy's hand fondling his ass and they were both laughing merrily with each other. Jason's face was completely relaxed. Even when Roy leaned in and started whispering things in his ear. What the fuck was with that? Dick's hand gripped his drink tightly as he watched Roy pull away with Jason's earlobe between his teeth. Jason only laughed and whacked his head away.

Barbara and Kori both fell silent as they watched Dick's body go rigid and his muscles bunched. Barbara's eyes followed his path and her own went wide with shock. Well that was different. She then looked back at Dick. Ah. So many things were clicking in her head within an instant. Maybe that's why Jason and her never really jived. He was obviously a little into men and if he had liked Dick, which it kind of appears like he did, then of course he wouldn't like Dick's first girlfriend. Oh man. How did she miss this for so many years?

Dick tensed even further as Jason and Roy approached their little table. "Hey there birthday boy" Roy said pleasantly as he proceeded to sit down on Jason's lap. Jason snorted and rolled his eyes as Roy grabbed his arm and wrapped it around his waist. Dick's eyes followed the movement. They twitched slightly when they locked back on Roy's face.

"Hey Roy. It's been a long time…so how do you two know each other?" Dick asked in a casual voice with a casual smile on his face.

"Oh me and Jay here?" Roy said rhetorically as he ran his fingers through Jason's hair. Dick's eye twitched again. "Didn't he tell you that he, Kori and I are a little team? We've been together for…like what a year now?"

"Yes. Correct. A little around a year" Kori nodded and accepted the drink Roy passed to her.

"Oh…" Dick trailed off looking a little lost. "So the three of you…?"

"Are the best of friends. Right Jay?" Roy finished and then tapped Jason's chin.

Jason let out a huff. "Right… best friends… yeah we can call it that if you want…"

Kori clapped her hands together. "Oh this is just going to be the greatest of nights. Friends hanging out and drinking. It makes me happy."

Jason reached over and whopped his knuckles gently on Kori's head. "Yeah it will be fun."

"Well let's get this birthday party started correctly this time. Who wants shots?" Roy asked happily as he jumped off of Jason's lap. "You know what? Don't answer that. Everyone is taking a shot."

"Do you need help carrying these shots?" Jason asked with an arched brow.

"Nah I got it Jay. You just sit here and relax with your friends" Roy ruffled his hair fondly before swaying away.

Jason refused to make eye contact with Dick, but he could still feel those eyes drilling holes into the side of his head. Instead he took a drink and gave Kori a little pleading look to save him from this awkward silence.

Kori took the hint and smiled brightly at Dick and Barbara. "So what is new with you two? I heard you are a teacher now Barbara?'

"Yeah I am" Barbara smiled gratefully at the woman across from her. They fell into a little chat that Dick managed to join when asked a question or what not, but his attention was solely focused on Jason. Jason's attention was focused solely on the beer in his hand that was until Roy came back with a tray of shots.

"To the birthday boy" Roy declared as he held up his shot glass and the table occupants mimicked it.

X

Dick was not having a pleasant time. Which didn't help his drinking either. He was currently watching Roy trying to cop feels on Jason as the two of them played pool. Kori standing by petting their heads when they made shots. Dick himself was sitting at their table nursing a drink and glaring. Barbara sighed.

"You should really stop that" she said after a while.

Dick looked at her and blinked like he forgot she was even there. "Stop what?" Dick asked innocently.

"Trying to blow Roy's head up with your imaginary laser eyes."

Dick scoffed. "I am not doing that."

"Yes. Yes you are, so where exactly is your jealousy stemming from?" Barbara gave him a sharp look when he waved his hand dismissively. "You are jealous or upset about something. Spill it."

Dick groaned and placed his head on the table. It was turned so he could still watch Jason who was currently bending over taking a shot. "I don't know…It's just like Jason has this whole other life that none of us know about. A life where he's happy and it has nothing to do with me…I just…I don't like watching Roy touch him…"

Barbara smiled and made a hum noise. "Dick do you have romantic feelings towards Jason?"

Dick sputtered and sat straight up. He looked at Barbara with wild eyes. "What!? No! Why would you even say that?"

"Because it's pretty damn hard to miss."

Dick caught movement out of the corner of his eye and shushed Barbara as they were joined by the weird threesome. Dick's brain stuttered as the word crossed his mind. No. Not threesome. That was an awful comparison. However, when Kori curled up on Jason's lap and Roy pulled up a chair next to them throwing his arm over Jason's shoulder, he couldn't help to wonder what their relationship was really like.

Jason ran his fingers through Kori's hair and smiled down at her. "How you doing there Kor?"

"M'fine" Kori slurred and snuggled closer into his arms. Jason chuckled and placed a little kiss on her forehead.

It made Dick's blood bubble angrily. Where the hell did this sweet cuddly Jason come from? And why wasn't more of it directed in Dick's direction? Didn't Jason still have feelings for him? They didn't just dry up and disappear did they?

"Cans sleep with you to-ight?" Kori slurred again.

Jason rolled his eyes fondly. "Sure why not?" Jason chuckled.

"What about me?" Roy asked suggestively and waggled his brows.

"I'm not even going to dignify that with a response Roy" Jason said with little to no bite.

The drink being slammed down on the table drew everyone's attention even drunken almost passed out Kori. Dick stood up quickly. "Excuse me" Dick said and then threw in a fake dazzling smile. "Nature calls."

Roy burst out laughing and collapsed on the table. Jason gave him an unimpressed look. Barbara stared calculatingly between the two males. Kori yawned and stretched in Jason's arms.

"I think you've had enough fun for tonight Roy" Jason said casually. He couldn't believe he had actually went along with this bet Roy came up with. It was so unbelievably stupid. The chances of Dick getting jealous of Roy all over Jason was like a million to one. Although it did appear he was upset...maybe jealous even...but Jason was pretty sure it wasn't for the right reason.

"Yeah. Sure. Alright" Roy said as between laughs as he came up for air.

Dick took deep breaths in the bathroom and splashed some cold water on his face. He could do this. He was fine. He stumbled back into the bar and couldn't help the eye twitch when he saw Roy resting comfortably on Jason's strong shoulder.

"Ok now that birthday boy is back can we leave? I'm tired" Roy complained.

"Sure. You can leave whenever you feel like it Roy" Dick said pleasantly and only stumbled a little as he sat. Ok. Maybe he drank too much. The world was a little spinny.

"Nah. Can't leave until Jay does since we're staying with him" Roy said from his resting spot on Jason's shoulder.

"Oh. Well than let's go. Where are we staying tonight Jaybird?" Dick practically purred out Jaybird and it made Jason uncomfortable hearing it. Barbara's eyebrows rose again. That had sounded a little…sexual. Hello. Yep. Dick was drunk.

"Ah right. Since they're all completely shit faced do you mind helping me Babs? I don't know what safe houses still exist anymore" Jason asked with a pleading look.

"Of course" Barbara said. "You can all just come to my place. It's easier that way."

Jason awkwardly got to his feet with Kori snoring happily in his arms. Roy hooked a friendly arm around his shoulder and Jason groaned when Dick's arm snaked around his lower back in something like a side hug. This was getting fucking uncomfortable pretty damn quickly. Barbara gave him a sympathetic little smile and led the way.

Jason let out a huge sigh of relief as he dropped Kori on the couch. It was kind of difficult to maneuver at all with Dick practically hanging off of him. Not to mention Roy's fleeting touches and mischievous smiles. He shoved all stray hands off of his body and glared at the two men.

"Ok that's enough of all of…that…both of you go to sleep. I don't care where just do it" Jason growled as he put a chair between him and the drunkenly swaying men.

Roy snorted and held up his hands. "You got it Jay. We can cuddle some other night." He then proceeded to shove Kori over and joined her on the couch.

Dick was glaring at Roy until he saw Jason move out of the corner of his eyes. He turned a pleading puppy dog look at Jason. "I'm cold and drunk. Come take care of me Jaybird" Dick held out his arms and stuck out his lower lip.

"Christ…" Jason groaned.

"Good luck" Barbara smiled widely at him as she headed for her own room. "There is a guest room down the hall if you want to lock him up in it."

Jason gave her a small wave and smaller strained smile. "Right. I'm going to take you up on that." He marched over to Dick and made an oomph noise as Dick pounced into his arms. He wrapped his arms and legs tightly around Jason and Jason really started to worry about getting enough circulation. He patted Dick's back soothingly. "Ok. Jesus. You really are drunk aren't you?"

Jason stumbled down the hall to the guest room and once he reached the bed, he tried to pry Dick off of him. He growled as Dick fought to keep his hold. Jason was slowly losing patience and dove his fingers into Dick's side tickling him. Dick's whole body spasmed and he fell onto the bed. His laughter dried up after a couple seconds.

"I'm going to be sick…" Dick groaned. Jason's eyes flew wide and he scanned the room for a waste basket. One that he shoved into Dick's hands a second later. Dick breathed deeply over the bin. Eventually he stopped and flopped back on the bed. "I think it passed."

"Thank God" Jason sighed as he flopped down on the bed next to Dick.

Dick rolled over and studied Jason. God. He was really handsome. His lips looked soft too. Jason's eyes snapped open and he looked at Dick with wide eyes. Dick frowned. What was with that look?

"Y-you should go to bed Dick…You're really wasted…" Jason said in a tight voice and tried to sit up. Dick's arms around him a second later stopped his movements.

"No. Don't go. Don't leave me again Jay" Dick whispered into Jason's neck where he was currently cuddling. His breathing quickened and he could feel the prickles in his eyes.

Jason panicked and pushed his face back enough to study it. "Jesus. Fine I won't leave. Just don't start fucking crying on me."

Dick sniffled a couple more times and then hooked his leg over Jason's. Jason really did have sexy legs. Too bad he was wearing pants.

Jason groaned. "Stop. Please stop."

Dick looked up at him with large innocent eyes. "Stop what?"

"Stop saying things like that."

"Like what?" Dick asked, but then it dawned on him. He was saying his thoughts out loud. Oh. Ok then. That wasn't awful. "Hey Jay…" Dick started innocently as he rolled on top of Jason straddling him.

Jason looked up at him warily and Dick could feel his muscles tense. "Yeah…what?"

Dick cupped his face. "Do you still love me? Do you still want me?"

Jason's heart was seriously attempting to beat its way out of his chest. "We are not having this conversation Dick. Go to sleep. You are drunk."

Jason's hands grabbed at Dick's wrists, but he couldn't find any strength to move them away from stroking down his neck. Dick leaned forward and Jason could feel the heat from his breath caressing his face like a living thing. It smelled like alcohol and all sorts of sinful things that Jason shouldn't be thinking about. "Dick stop it" Jason said in a strained voice. Any further protests dried up when Dick connected their lips. Jason's whole body melted at the contact and he sighed into it. When Dick flicked his tongue against Jason's lips asking for entry, Jason gave it to him. He let out a little noise when Dick's tongue caressed and prodded his own. His hands landed on Dick's hips and squeezed.

A moment later he had Dick pinned underneath of him squirming and arching. Dick's legs wrapped around his waist tightly as his warm fingers pushed up Jason's shirt and stroked the bare skin he found underneath. His blunt nails scraped against Jason and Jason groaned into his mouth. His hips moving in sync with Dick's. God was Dick so unbelievably hot beneath him. His skin was on fire and Jason couldn't get enough of touching it. Not to mention that fantastically perfect ass begging to be squeezed. It was when Dick's fingers popped the button of his jeans that Jason came back to himself. He pushed away from Dick quick and hard.

"No" Jason growled from where he was standing next to the bed breathing heavily. "This is not going to happen."

Dick whined. "Why not? You want me. I want you."

"You are drunk Richard. You tell me that when you're sober and then we can discuss this" Jason growled as he pointed between the two of them.

He turned and marched out of the room with his heart hammering and Dick at his heels. Although Dick was more intoxicated then himself, so he was having a little bit of trouble following after Jason. Roy perked up on the couch as he stormed by. His eyes grew wide when the apartment door slammed shut and Dick came rushing into the room.

"Jaybird come back!" Dick yelled after him.

Roy hopped off of the couch to intercept the man. "Woah. Probably best to give him some space for now Dick. I'll go check on him."

Dick threw a punch that Roy was too drunk to react to. It landed square on his jaw, but at least it didn't have its usual impact. "No! You stay away from my Jaybird and keep your filthy perverted hands off of him."

Roy managed to dodge the next assault and clumsily jumped over the couch. He fumbled the jump and landed hard on Kori elbowing her in the stomach. Kori let out a wail and her instinctive survival traits kicked in. Meaning Roy got kneed in the groin and punched in the face again. He groaned in pain and rolled off the couch only to have Dick on top of him a moment later.

"Don't you ever touch my Jaybird again!"

"What the hell is going on in here?" Barbara yelled over the chaos and flipped the lights on.

Dick blinked at the painfully bright light and shielded his eyes. Roy punched him in the gut as hard as he could. A moment later he regretted his decision as Dick shivered and then threw up all over his face. Kori was holding her head and gut looking around drunkenly totally confused by the sudden assualt.

Barbara didn't even know how to handle this. Instead she shut the light off, turned around and went back to bed. She snagged her noise cancelling headphones along the way.