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Kaldur x OC: Avery

Prompt: Avery and Kaldur have their first date


Avery and the girls of the team had gathered in the kitchen, dressed in aprons. There were pots of water boiling away and an array of utensils ready to be used.

"Alright," said Avery tying her black hair back as a pony tail, "Let's get started."

Avery started to open bags of chocolate and the girls started to unwrap all the different chocolates.

"Why did you buy bars of white and dark chocolate but have a bag of milk chocolate?" asked M'gann.

"Buying barks of milk chocolate is a lot cheaper than buying each individual bars" explained Avery as she started to portion the chocolate, "but we won't be using a whole lot of dark chocolate or white chocolate though so we're using bars instead."

"You're explaining from experience?" asked Artemis as she snuck a piece of chocolate into her mouth.

"You tend to learn after you spent years of making valentine's chocolate" said Avery, before getting the other ingredients of nuts and fruit. "The number of people I make chocolate though seem to only grow."

"Ooooh~" teased Zatanna as she snickered. "Who was the lucky guy?"

Avery rolled her eyes and smiled while shaking her eyes.

"For Batman" said Avery.

"Wait, what?!"

Avery looked at her teammates and friends. "It was after he took me in. I wanted to do something for him and it was coincidentally Valentine's day. So I made a bunch of chocolates with mixed nuts so he could take it on patrol. After that, it was then Robin, then Superman, then Wonder Woman, Flash, and things just happened."

"So…why chocolate?" asked Raquel.

Avery shrugged, "Who doesn't like chocolate? It was easy to make for each person."

Picking up the knife, Avery started chopping the chocolate into pieces. "It was also at that time I didn't know how to express myself properly- so making chocolates were a way for me to say 'thank you' and 'I love you'."

"Avery…" said M'gann who hugged her.

Avery smiled sadly before she looked at her teammates, "Old habits die hard."

Avery began to melt the chocolate using the double-boiling method and the girls started to melt bowls of chocolate.

Prepping the molds that she had, they all began to work.

"This is kind of fun actually" said Artemis, smiling.

Avery grinned, "Right? It's so soothing" she said while making several batches of chocolate.

"You do this every year girl?" questioned Raquel as she saw the amount Avery was making.

Avery was working on a separate table and had half of it. There were chocolate molds here and there while Avery was sprinkling in other ingredients, from almonds to dried fruit.

The electromaster laughed, "Yeah- seems a bit excessive isn't it?"

"That's a lot of dedication though" said Zatanna as she took Avery's offering of chocolate almonds.

"The lengths I go for the people I love" said Avery, chuckling to herself.

Quickly getting them to the cooling station, Avery took out a different mold. She stared at it before taking a deep breath and worked on a complete new set.

"Is that one for Kaldur?" asked M'gann, floating over to watch.

Avery nodded with a small blush on her face. "This is the first time I'm giving someone romantic chocolate…"

"Awwwww" teased her friends.

Avery just grinned sheepishly, "I just hope it turns out well."

"I'm sure Kaldur will be fine with whatever you get him Avery" Artemis pointed out.

"I still don't want to give him overly-sweet chocolate though!" argued Avery.

Her teammates and friends looked at each other and shrugged with small smiles. Oh boy, if only she knew.

When the chocolates had hardened, then began the packaging. M'gann hummed happily as she made one for Conner and Artemis was stuck on how to package hers for Wally.

Zatanna and Raquel helped Avery pack her chocolates for the masses. They also watched Avery delicately packing hers and wrapping them carefully.

"That is surprisingly calming" commented Raquel, looking at Avery's thin fingers.

"After a while, it's almost therapeutic" smirked Avery, unaware of Raquel's true commentary.

Zatanna giggled before they resumed packing.

After all the chocolate work was over, now it was time for the true reason the girls were here.

"Now, let's you prepped for the big date!" said Raquel as M'gann threw Avery's closest open.

Avery sat on her bed, drinking her cup of hot chocolate; as they used the remaining leftover chocolate and mixed it with milk. At the same time, Avery was trying to cover her increasing blush.

Before all this happened, it was discovered that Avery and Kaldur hadn't gone onto an actual date. Sure they had gotten out together walking by the beach or out to eat but that was more casual then anything.

The two saw each other anyways at the mountain most of the time, so they hanged out that way. They were mostly busy with missions and other obligations- Kaldur with his duties with Aquaman and the team while Avery was busy with her own work from school to her being not well enough to go out.

But when Valentine's Day was approaching, Kaldur saw it as an opportunity to go out on a date.

There were no foreseen missions as they had just finished out quite recently and Avery seemed well enough to go out too.

It was perfect timing.

Which led to Avery's panic when she realized, she hadn't been on a date before and no idea how to dress.

Thus the situation now.

"You surprisingly have a lot of cute and lady like clothes Aves" said Artemis, holding up a dress.

Avery folded her hands in her lap, "Those…are from Uncle Luthor and Uncle Ra's."

Everyone froze and looked at each other.

Then they looked at Avery, looking for an explanation.

"Before…I was with my current guardian and my parents were still alive, it wasn't uncommon for them to visit me. Ra's would give me clothes to wear so whenever I 'visited' the League, I kept up appearances. Luthor would be clothes every so often and I would wear them whenever we had brunch or an outing together."

"Do they still…" asked Zatanna.

Avery pressed a finger to her lips and gave a thin smile.

"Sometimes" she said.

"Okay, tell me why you call them Uncle Luthor and Uncle Ra's, which seems a bit freaky to me" said Raquel, still not fully aware.

Avery looked at Raquel and gave a tired smile. "I call them my uncles because Luthor is my honourary uncle that I've known since I was little. As for Ra's….let's just say he's known my family since long before I was born."

There was awkward silence and Avery closed her eyes. She could feel her friend's emotions to her words: unease, fear, surprise…

Avery opened her eyes and clapped her hands together- shocking everyone.

Smiling, Avery spoke "Have you guys found anything yet?"

Remembering their motive, the girls began to search Avery's closet. Piles of clothes started to increase and Avery listened to her friends argue which one would be better when paired.

Avery continued to smile, even if she wasn't in the inside.

For now, the crisis was averted.

One thing at a time.

….

It was Valentine's day.

Earlier, Avery had given her chocolates to their intended recipient.

Avery visited the Justice League tower and started finding them. The Flash was one of the first as he happily took a bite of his giant portion. Martian Manhunter followed and Avery grinned when J'onn took a happy taste of his own.

Then the two heroes helped Avery locate the rest of the others. Superman came and kissed Avery's forehead after receiving his own portion.

Avery then found Green Arrow and Black Canary before giving them their paired chocolate. Green Arrow was gleefully enjoying the arrow head chocolates while Dinah kissed Avery's cheek; thanking her for the chocolate.

Then when she found Bruce, they were alone. Avery waited and Bruce turned around, seeing her chocolate.

She smiled and he took it. Avery smiled when she saw the corners of his mouth twitching upwards and he took a bite of his chocolate.

Then came the rest.

Avery gave her chocolates to the rest of her teammates and event to the girls; who were unaware of that she even made some for them.

Then came Kaldur, who she hadn't seen earlier and would see him later. She would give him his chocolate later tonight.

Avery smoothed down her clothes and looked at herself one more time, with her phone camera. The girls had helped her get dressed and did her hair too.

They finally settled her choice of clothes of a pink dress went to her knees with frilled sleeves. There were enough frills to provide some volume but it wasn't puffy. A black ribbon was tied around the waist, showing off her waist and provided some contrast. A shawl wrapped around her shoulders. With white stockings, what finished it was her little red shoes.

"You look wonderful, Avery."

The said girl turned and smiled when she saw Kaldur.

Instead of his usual blue jacket and black khaki pants, Kaldur was dressed in a light blue dress shirt with a light black jacket. He also wore fitting black pants and when Avery looked down, she saw the flowers in his hands.

"Happy Valentine's Day" smiled Kaldur as he handed her the flowers.

Avery took them carefully and brought them to her nose. She picked up the sweet scent and she smiled.

"Thank you Kaldur'ahm."

Kaldur kissed Avery's forehead, receiving a small giggle.

"You're welcome, my love."

Avery dug into her purse and took out a wrapped blue box.

"Happy Valentine's Day, Kaldur'ahm."

Kaldur was surprised but took the box. He carefully opened it and smiled at the candy.

There were 6 pieces of candy. Half of them were in the shape of sea stars and the other half were made in the shape of seashells.

"You made this?" he asked, surprised and touched.

Avery nodded and had a sheepish smile.

"How did you know?" she asked, curious.

Kaldur chuckled, "The others had told me of your yearly tradition and told me to look forward to it- now they know we are dating. Though, I didn't expect to receive a unique one."

Avery cleared her throat, "I hope it is to your taste."

Kaldur smiled and took a piece. He brought it to his mouth and chewed it. He could taste the familiar sweetness but it his preferred sweetness. Not too bitter but not too overly sweet. He could also taste bites of Himalayan salt and made his mouth tingle.

He smiled widely as he looked at Avery.

"Is it good?" Avery asked, a bit nervous.

Kaldur looked at Avery with softness before he leaned down to kiss her lips.

Avery smiled as Kaldur separated to look into her green eyes.

"They are perfect."

Avery let out a sigh of relief and they laughed to themselves.

"Shall we go?"

As the two couples started their plans.

They went to see a local theatre; picking out what to see when they got there. Make things exciting.

The story really didn't resonate with them but it was good. There were moments where they each liked and some they hated. There was a bit of laughing here and there and it was actually enjoyable.

Arms together, both Kaldur and Avery laughed and talked about what they just saw. They pointed what went wrong and how it could've been better. They even stopped to the side to re-act some parts, albeit exaggerated.

It ended them in fits of giggle and laughter.

Then the fun began when they randomly chose a diner to go to. Ordering the food, they noted the couples and such; enjoying the food and their company with each other.

Sitting with each other and hands adjoined, it was simple but perfect.

A milkshake was placed between them and both Kaldur and Avery were confused.

"Excuse me, we didn't order this-" said Kaldur but was cut off by the waitress.

"Don't worry hunny, it's on the house. A special for couples" she said, before winking at the two.

Avery looked around and noted the milkshakes with the couples. True to her statement, all the couples had one.

"Oh thank you" said Kaldur.

The waitress smiled before resuming on her job.

Avery looked at the milkshake.

It was a simple ice cream with whip cream on top and a chocolate strawberry. The glass was frosted from the cold temperature with two straws standing in the liquid.

"Shall we?" said Kaldur, offering Avery the first sip.

Avery took a sip and Kaldur watched her, "Is it good?"

Avery nodded and let Kaldur have a turn.

They shared back and forth but eventually, the two started drinking at the same time. It forced them to look into each other's eyes and it was a bit awkward but also hilarious.

They laughed to themselves, with slight blushes.

The chocolate strawberry was split into two before they left after paying the bill.

Stomachs full and tired, both Kaldur and Avery walked hand and hand by the seawall. There were couples walking under the clear night sky and the moon was full.

There was light from the surrounding areas with music, somewhere, playing.

Avery placed her head on Kaldur's arm and she felt Kaldur loop his arm around her waist, placing his hand on her hip.

"Today was fun" said Avery.

Kaldur nodded, "Indeed. It went rather well for our first date as well."

Avery looked at Kaldur, "I forgot it was our first date."

Kaldur smiled, "Did you?"

Avery just smiled before the two stopped near the water. Kaldur had taken off his shoes and was relishing the cold water enveloping his feet.

Avery had also removed her shoes, relishing the sand under her toes.

"I love you Kaldur'ahm" said Avery.

Kaldur turned to her and smiled, "I love you too Avery."

The two kissed and Avery swore she could still taste the box of chocolates she gave to Kaldur, as the world around them disappeared momentarily.

They ended their first date and first Valentine's day together by exchanging kisses underneath the night sky and the crashing waves.