You're Not Helping
Summary: Ever since joining the team, Tim has always had a slight, okay major, crush on Miss Martian's adoptive little brother. Bart eventually finds out and wants to help set them up. Only if Tim can help the impulsive speedster with a certain Blue Beetle.
Disclaimer: I do not own Young Justice.
A/n: Okay quick notes here, some scenes are separated here because I like to focus on other characters around too, which is why there's a line breaker for each scene. No, I won't do separate chapters for them, I really do it so short if I do, thus I have done this :) But thank you for pointing it out. Also I WILL be revealing Dickie-bird's crush :D Yay aren't you glad I'm not referring him as like 'Figure' and stuff xD Oh and El Dorado isn't Jaime's close friend, that's Tye Longshadow xD But thanks for the reviews KFlova (seriously, I usually give her brownie points for a long review, if you want the same treatment, you better make your reviews longer xD) also to Alphillious for the advice, but I'll just stick to what I know, but thank you anyways :D And at least you understand, that means you're one smart ducky. And of course to jessica499499, glad you like the Bluepulse...just hope you don't kill me after this. Oops, Spoilers! Anyways, enjoy the chapter~
This was clearly unexpected.
As Robin, Beastboy, Spoiler, Staic, an El Dorado holding a wet towel over his nose and a sad looking Bart sat in the hallways as they waited for Black Canary to come out from her office, Miss Martian looked at the teens in concern.
"What happened you guys?" She asked worried, particularly as her younger brother sat there guilty-faced.
"Blue sort of punched El Dorado in the face and we're all here because we were there," Robin explained then glanced at Beastboy with a sigh, "Although, I'm a bit confused myself actually,"
The door then opened and everyone turned to see Jaime walking out looking frustrated, then glanced up at everyone with a tired look. He then looked over at Bart, who had his arms folded and head turned away with an upset look.
Black Canary popped her head out then called softly, "Impulse, you're next,"
Impulse then stood up, not glancing at a hurt looking Jaime and closed the door behind him.
"Geez, he's cold ain't he?" Stephanie whispered with a raised brow.
"He's only angry because of Bart, he's the one going out with another guy behind his back," Garfield defended as he looked at Jaime in sympathy and patted his arm, "Although, you could've done it calmer?"
"Él sólo estaba espiando cuatro (He was only spying on you four)," El Dorado croaked as both Jaime and Garfield looked at him in a quick glance as Tim and Stephanie looked confused.
"¿Qué quiere decir ese? (What do you mean friend?)" Jaime asked quietly to the runaway, as El Dorado removed the bloody towel from his nose then looked at him.
"¿Quiere decir que usted es ciego? (You mean you are that blind?)" El Dorado raised a brow slightly, "Impulse estaba cuidando al niño Robin y el cambiaformas verde, tengo que decir que mi amigo que piensa que su amante se enamora de cualquiera de los dos chicos o una de ellas...(Impulse was looking out for the Robin boy and the green shapeshifter, I have to say my friend I think your lover is infatuated with either both boys or one of them...)"
Jaime clenched his fist and calmed himself, "Just get out of here jermano, before I give you a black eye too,"
El Dorado shrugged as he got up and walked off, since Black Canary already chatted with him. Beastboy understood every word and looked at Jaime with a confused look.
"You think he was telling the truth?"
Jaime shrugged a bit, "Dunno, although Tye always said he tends to make up stories a lot to piss people off,"
"Maybe that's it then, just to push your buttons more," Garfield reassured, "I mean I've never liked that guy really,"
"Uh," Robin spoke quietly as the two looked at him and Stephanie.
"Oh um, I forgot you guys were here," Beastboy grinned a bit as Jaime stayed quiet.
xXxXx
"Alright Bart, now tell me your side of the story," Black Canary smiled gently as Bart sat on the soft cushioned chair, lying sideways his his head rested on the arm rest and his feet dangling over the opposite side.
"What's there to tell? I went to see a movie with a friend and Blue came along and punched the crap out of El Dorado," Bart shrugged nonchalantly, "That's it, can I go now?"
"Now hold on a minute," Black Canary placed her hand up, and looking at her notepad, "According to both El Dorado and Blue Beetle, they said you went to that cinema to spy on your teammates, Robin, Spoiler, Staic and Beastboy,"
"Vergil was unexpected," Bart waved a hand boredly as he stared at the ceiling.
"Bart, I can sense some tension around you, sort of like your cousin was years ago," The blond woman then moved closer and placed a hand on Bart's arm, "It's not good to mask so much emotions for so long, it'll burst like a dam one day when pushed to it's limits,"
"I'm fine Miss Canary," Bart spoked and smiled up at her, "Nothing's wrong with me,"
"Denial is one of those signs, looks like you're more like Wally than I thought,"
Bart bit his lower lip and closed his eyes, "Have you ever experience something...something that always tends to haunt you even when you're healed from that experience?"
Black Canary looked at him in understanding, "I have, when I was your age and I was still trying to learn my powers. I'll share my story with you, if you share yours?"
Impulse rubbed his eyes as he sighed, and nodded, "So who starts?"
xXxXx
Nightwing stared coldly at the person in hate and hurt.
"You have a lot of nerve showing up here,"
"I had to see you," The person spoke then looked around the room, "Do you ever dust this place?"
"Cut the crap already," Nightwing folded his arms as he watched the person stroll to him and sit next to him, "You know I can always kick your ass out of here,"
"Yet you don't," The person grinned slightly as Nightwing huffed, "Dick, I know that you're still in love with me, but I think it's time you actually move on with your life and stop looking for me..."
"Did Wally send you here?" Nightwing muttered quietly, removing his eyemask and sighing.
"Nah, if he did, he'd be here too,"
"Why did you come back Roy?" Nightwing finally looked up at the taller man, "Or should I just call you Red Arrow since you dislike the name so much?"
"Don't give me that Dick," Red Arrow ran a hand through his hand with a guilty expression.
"I told you, I didn't care if your real, clone, or whatever," Nightwing looked at the man stubbornly, "I just wanted you to stay. That's all..."
Red Arrow stared at him for a moment then breathed out, "You know that I can't,"
"It's not because of Arsenal anymore," Dick shook his head and laughed bitterly, "No, it's about the villainess that was your wife and your baby girl right?"
"Jade and Lian are my life now, they mean the world to me," Red Arrow replied with a frown.
"Yeah, keep telling yourself that,"
"Look, I know you're still upset and heartbroken, but there are many guys who'd kill to have you as their boyfriend or whatever," Red Arrow reasoned, "Me? I just..."
"Too old for you? Was that what you were going to say?!" Dick shouted at him as he stood up, "Because as far as I can tell, I'm already twenty one and old enough! I just think you don't love me as you said you did and used me!"
"Dick..."
"Get out! GET THE FUCK OUT!"
"Night-"
"I hate you," Nightwing hissed as Red Arrow's eyes widen, "I hate you Red Arrow, I wish I never had these damn feelings for you! Stop toying with my emotions and run back to your family,"
Red Arrow sighed and stood up, walking to the door then looking back at Nightwing.
"For what it's worth, I did actually love you, but...things change..."
And with that, Red Arrow left.
Dick growled and kicked the bed and grabbed his phone, tears angrily cascading down his cheek as he dialed the only person he so needed right now.
xXxXx
The phone suddenly rang in the room, and a naked body yawned loudly as he lazily reached around for the cellphone of his and sat up, rubbing his wild red hair and flipping the phone open.
"Wal-man here," Green eyes were rubbed tiredly, but then widened at the sounding of the crying voice blabbering over to him, "I'm on my way,"
The speedster quickly hung up the phone and rushed to grab his civvies, ignoring the fact the sleepy clone of Superman sat up, stretching his arms up and watching his quick lover changing.
"Where you off to?" Conner asked gruffly, as Wally was tugging his jeans up and placing a belt around it
"Nightwing called. He needs me," Wally quickly explained as he grabbed his jersey and placed it on.
"He needs you now?" Conner frowned.
"It's complicated, you wouldn't understand," Wally replied idly as he grabbed his jacket, but was stopped as Conner's hand was wrapped around his wrist.
"Then make me understand," Conner frowned deeply.
Wally looked at him then eyes soften as he slowed down and leaned over and kissed the Kryptonian halfa sweetly.
"Babe, relax, I'm just gonna check on him and run right back to you okay?" Wally reassured and kissed his cheek once more, "Just stay in my room even when Artie comes home, she never comes into my room now,"
Superboy stared at the ginger more then sighed softly, smiling at him weakly, "Just hurry back okay?"
Wally nodded and kissed him once more then raced off.
xXxXx
After discussing with Robin, Beastboy, Static, and Spoiler, they were then sent back to their rooms as Bart just stayed behind and so did Jaime.
Jaime finally stepped to the silent boy and grabbed his hand gently.
"Amante?"
Bart shook a little as he removed his hand from his. Jaime frowned a little and tilted Bart's chin up with his finger and stared down at the sad and fearful eyes of his lover.
"Bart, you're scaring me a little, why do you always seem afraid of me?"
Bart just laughed a little, "No, Jaime, I'm...not scared of you," He spoke softly, feeling a little more open since his talk with Black Canary.
"Then what are you afraid of?" Jaime placed a hand on the auburn haired boy's cheek and stroked it gently, "Please amante, I can't stand seeing you like this, this isn't normal for you,"
Impulse leaned into the touch as he closed his eyes, "I'm scared...for you,"
Jaime looked a little confused, "Why?"
"The Scarab, Green Beetle, the fact that you looked...deadly when you punched El Dorado," Bart opened his eyes and stared into the brown eyes of his boyfriend, "I'm...starting to think that stupid Scarab was the thing that kept you...sane,"
Jaime blinked then snarled a little, "Are you loco?! That-that thing, that parasite on my back! It's been driving me crazy ever since I got it, telling me to kill, destroy to hurt people I care about? Is that what you want?! For me to be that...that man you told me in your time?! And now you're telling me I shouldn't shut him up? The prophecy is over, the Reach is done, they can't touch me no more! I want to be normal again, not having to look like I'm talking to myself and driving people uneasy and afraid... especially you! I can't even hold you or love you without you flinching when I'm in my armor. Green Beetle helps me, and I can't see why you hate him so much."
Bart just stared at him as Jaime then got frustrated.
"The Scarab was always telling me that your stupid and not worth my time, but I always defended you! Because I love you damn it, why are distancing yourself from me and going out with other people?!"
"J-j-jaime..."
Jaime stared down at Bart, and then realized he was grasping at Bart's face painfully and holding onto Bart's wrist with his other hand. He released Bart and stepped back in shock. Bart just stood there shaking and feeling tears, and covered his face with his hands.
"Bart..." Jaime reached out for him but then stopped as Bart looked panicked and steps back.
"T-That's what I'm afraid of..." Bart whimpered softly and stepped back even more, "That you'll turn into h-him..."
And with that, he raced off as Jaime stared at the retreating figure, then quickly got angry at himself and punched the wall.
"Jaime," A hand touched his shoulder and the Hispanic boy turned but then soften at the sight of a worried Black Canary, "I think we need to talk a little more,"
xXxXx
"Who are you, and what the hell are you doing in my room?" Robin asked the strange younger Dick look-alike with his bo-staff up and ready.
"I'm surprised Nightwing hasn't informed you," The boy chuckled then stood up proudly and walked over to the Boy Wonder and leaned forward with a grin, "I'm Zachary Zatara, Zatanna's cousin, and I'm going to be your new roomie until my accommodation is ready,"
Robin raised a brow, "But why me?"
Zachary smiled innocently and shrugged, "Oh, your 'brother' thought it'd be nice of you to give your hospitality to me and all, he spoke quite highly of you,"
Robin blinked then rubbed his head in embarrassment, "Really?"
"Really, really," Zachary winked then twirled his magic wand around his fingers then smirked, "So, Robin, what do you guys do for fun around here?"
Robin groaned and looked up at the ceiling, "Why me?"
"Because you're so cute when I annoy you?" Zachary piped up with a chuckle as Robin glared at him.
"You're not helping one bit,"
Hmmmm so it's not as interesting as I planned, although I do have a theory about Jaime's future for the show, but if I'm wrong, I'll still keep going with it. Daw my poor babies D: And I know there's not much Rob/BB scenes but there will be in the next chapter, I promise ;D Anyways, Please read and review kiddies :D Tell me your favorite parts? quotes? Character of the chapter? I loved the bit with Zach annoying Robin xD Favorite line: "Do you ever dust this place?" xD Oh Roy! Please do, and thank you for reading!
