Tim and Stephanie's date, please review
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Tim paced awkwardly in the kitchen of Barbara's and now also Dick's apartment. He had stayed here the previous night because not only was it closer to Stephanie's house it was also close to the date he had planned.
"Ahhh morning Timbers, how ya feeling?" Dick asked as he walked into the small kitchen wearing sweatpants
Tim nodded "I'm good" he watched Dick pour a cup of coffee, this didn't go unnoticed by Dick
"Want a cup?" Dick asked
Tim shook his head "No thanks I'm trying to cut back"
Dick rose an eyebrow
"I have a nervous bladder and if I drink coffee it'll only make it worse" Tim admitted
Dick let out a chuckle before taking a sip of his coffee "Awe is little Timmy scared for his date with the newest vigilant"
Quickly Tim shook his head "No it's just weird ya know? I mean I'm technically still dating Cass, yet she is telling me to go on a date with Steph. Aren't girls supposed to be intimidated by pretty girls being into their guys?"
Dick shrugged "I mean I've always been more into girls who are a little older than me, but I guess for a younger gal Stephanie is pretty" he sent Tim a cheeky grin
"Not what I meant" Tim glared
Dick chuckled and patted him on the shoulder "I'm sure everything will be fine. She has a date with Jamie tomorrow night, right?"
Tim nodded
"So, see it's not that different, you aren't intimidated by Jamie" Dick pointed out
Tim shrugged "It kind of is different I know Jamie; All Cass knows about Steph is from the newsreels and news photos she's seen of her as Spoiler. She hasn't ever even seen her face before"
Dick took a long sip of coffee "Well, just keep in mind what the whole point of this is. If you don't put your all into it, you will spend the rest of your time with the person you choose wondering if you made the right choice"
Tim nodded "Oh believe me I put my all into it"
Dick grinned "Oh sounds like my charms did rub off on my little bro, so tell me what do you have planned? Candle lit dinner on the beach? Bonfire in the woods, no wait delivering 5 sets of 12 dozen roses to her house before you arrive at her house with a stack full of her favorite movies and a new pair of sweatpants so that you two can just cuddle and relax all day." Dick guessed
Tim shook his head "No…. I'm getting her Waffles from that diner on 38th "
"Waffles?" Dick said in shock
Tim nodded "I mean I'm letting her get whatever ones she wants, and we are getting them to go, I figured we could eat them at the park by the lake and maybe get some coffee from that gourmet shop that is on the way there"
Dick continued to look at him in shock "Your idea of a romantic date that will land you a kiss is to get her waffles?"
Tim shrugged "Who said I was trying to get her to kiss me?"
Dick set his cup down "Tim, we have been over this. You probably should kiss her to see if there is anything there"
"Tim don't listen to him"
Both boys turned to see Barbara walking into the kitchen, Dick stepped aside so she could prepare her cup of coffee
"He is taking her to eat waffles, Babs, …waffles" he repeated for emphasize
Barbara smiled "I seem to remember a certain Boy Wonder who took me to Star Labs for our first date" she patted Dick's cheek lightly before moving to the fridge to grab the creamer
"Star Labs? For a date?" Tim questioned
Dick nodded "She's always loved tech, so when she finally agreed to go on a real date with me I made a few phone calls and was able to get permission for us to have free run of the place after they closed for the day"
"It was very thoughtful and memorable" Barbara smiled she pecked Dick's lips before noise was heard from the baby monitor
"I'll get him," Barbara said before setting her cup down. Dick admired her in her silky pajama shorts and a tank top as she walked away, to him she was pure perfection.
Tim noticed the scars on her thighs from years of crime fighting that he rarely saw due to her almost always being dressed in exercise pants or jeans when she was around him.
"You know what waffles won't get you? That!" Dick said proudly as he pointed at Barbara.
There was a knock at the door, quickly Tim straightened up "That's her"
"Last chance to change the date theme, are you sure waffles are your decision," Dick asked
Tim nodded
"Alright, but don't say I didn't warn you" Dick patted Tim's shoulder "Good luck"
"Tim, Stephanie is here" Barbara called from the direction of the living room.
Tim took a deep breath and walked out of the kitchen with Dick following close behind
Dick grinned when he saw Barbara with their son on her hip and quickly took him from her, so he could tell the baby good morning
"Hey Tim" Stephanie smiled brightly
Tim returned the smile "Hey Step, I hope this isn't too early for a date, but I thought we could do something a little different. I figured we could get some Waffles and go to the lake to eat them"
Stephanie's eyes widened "Seriously? This sounds like the coolest date ever" she pecked Tim's cheeks before grabbing his hand
"Bye Barb, bye Dick bye Nathan," she said happily as she pulled Tim out the door
Barbara turned to look at a surprised Dick "Waffles? Am I missing some code or something?"
Barbara shrugged "The girl loves her Waffles, I could have told you that" she smacked Dick on the butt causing him to jump "Come on Hunk Wonder why don't you make yourself a bowl of cereal and will go over case files?"
"Tim?"
Tim heard Stephanie speak his name from where he sat in front of her both with their warm Belgium waffles. She had gotten strawberry and whipped cream ones while he had peanut butter and banana.
"You know it's okay for you to make eye contact with me" she spoke again
He looked up at her and sent her a grin "Sorry'' he took note for the first time of her outfit she hadn't dressed up but at the same time he could tell she had put a little extra thought into it; a beige flannel with a pair of light colored jeans. "You look cute" he commented
She smiled "Thanks, you look nice too" she nodded
He had put a little extra thought into his outfit of choice as well. A light blue short sleeved button up with a pair of dark jeans.
"So, do you like your waffles?" he asked taking a bite of his
Stephanie nodded "They are amazing," she said taking a bite of hers
He let out a chuckle "I'm glad you like them, I've never been to that diner before, but I have heard the talk that they have the best waffles around"
Stephanie nodded her mouth full "I'd have to agree to that" she spoke getting whipped cream on her lips
Tim grinned at her
"What?" she asked tilting her head to the side
Tim motioned with his finger "You have a little-whipped cream"
Quickly Stephanie used a napkin to attempt to whip it off but failed
Tim laughed lightly "Here" he took his napkin and reached across the table whipping her lip "Got it," he said softly
They looked into each other's eyes for a moment feeling a pull to move in closer, till Tim quickly moved back doing a facepalm in frustration
He heard Stephanie let out a sigh and figured she was mad "You know you don't have to kiss me" she said taking him by surprise
He looked up at her "What?"
She nodded "I mean if you don't want to. I wasn't expecting a kiss from you today anyway. That's the type of guy you are, that's what makes you so irresistible Stud"
He shook his head "No Steph it's not that, I want to kiss you. I really do." He eyed her up and down "You are absolutely gorgeous Steph"
Stephanie blushed lightly "Cassie is gorgeous too" she commented
Tim nodded "Yeah she is, she is still my girlfriend and I care about her a lot. Your both gorgeous girls, both with blonde hair, radiant blue eyes and your both crime fighters. Which is at first why I thought I developed feelings for you in the first place. But- "he paused
Stephanie scooted around the table and sat next to Tim "But?"
"But that's not the case you are two completely different girls. Cassie is sweet, your rough. She is eager to please you have a too bad kind of attitude. Cass can be quiet, and our flirting is kind of subtle. But you your so loud and straightforward about it and our flirting is obvious." He continued
A half smile formed on Stephanie's face "Are these good things?" she asked
Tim shrugged "These are the things that make it so hard to choose between the two of you. You both bring out different sides of me Cassie brings out my behind the scenes detective side and you bring out my crime fighter inner tough guy." He explained
She rested a hand on his back "Tim, I know you have a decision to make and I know you might not make it right away. But just know whatever choice you make our friendship will stay. Okay?"
He looked up at her and nodded quickly he placed a kiss on her cheek "Thanks for understanding, now enough sappy stuff. I promised you a fun date. Got anything you want to do?"
Stephanie smiled "I saw some baby ducks and a mama duck upstream as we were driving in, want to go for a walk and see if they are still there?
Remembering what Dick had said about putting his all in the date Tim reached over and interlocked his fingers with hers "You lead the way." He said sending her a smile