Waffles
A/N:Cyborg and Danny, I apologize it's shorter than I thought but I believe I described their relationship well.
It was a very well known fact that Cyborg loved waffles. It was a love that both he and Danny shared, and was ultimately what led them to bond. There was something about that savory crunch of bread that complimented well with its warm, soft interior topped with sweet, oozing maple syrup. Top it off with a tall glass of milk and you had the perfect breakfast.
The truth was they both could eat waffles every day. Unfortunately they were limited to only eating waffles twice a week (you could thank Raven for that) so they made it count. It was Cyborg's turn to cook breakfast this morning, and Danny always woke up earlier on that day so he could help. It was during that time where Danny was able to talk to him without the others. Not that he didn't like talking to the others, he actually thoroughly enjoyed group sittings, he just never really had anything else to bond over with the cybernetic teen.
The routine started one morning when Danny woke up to the most wonderful smell he had the pleasure of waking up to in his entire life. Naturally he got out of bed, already knowing what was being made, and immediately made his way towards the kitchen. Once Cyborg found a fellow Titan that appreciated waffles as much as he did, they quickly bonded and spent many mornings making them together.
Danny was initially intimidated by the cybernetic teen. Not just because he was, well, massive, but also because he was much older. Danny never had an older brother, and there were many times where he wished he did. Cyborg prided himself on his strength, and admittedly that was something Danny lacked. He was built, and he would argue that he is a lot stronger than he used to be, and no, he was no longer the lanky, young 14 year old boy he used to be, but he didn't even compare to Cyborg.
Cyborg honestly didn't know how to feel about the young halfa when he first joined the Titans. He was half-dead and that was just really odd, but then again he was half metal. The more he watched Danny the more he came to realize that Danny was the epitome of life. He was always to lively, so optimistic, and would never fail to encourage any one of his teammates. Danny lived by fierce loyalty, and he came to learn that Danny would defend you until his last dying breath. That's when Cyborg decided that he respected Danny and would do anything for him.
Danny chose that moment to stroll in as Cyborg had pre-heated the waffle maker and getting all of the necessary ingredients in order. He gave a small smile of greeting before sitting down quietly next to their bar, which was not normal. Usually he would be excited to help. Cyborg looked up as Danny propped his head on one hand as he messed with the salt shaker in the other. Cyborg stopped what he was doing and leveled a stare,
"Alright man what gives?"
He watched as Danny sighed and then stood up to help him mix the batter quietly for a moment,
"Sorry Cy, I just…" He trailed off and one look from Cyborg encouraged him to continue,
"I…it's my birthday." He admitted and Cyborg opened his mouth in shock.
"Well why didn't you say so man? We've got to plan a huge party, we can invite Titan's East and-"
"No, Cyborg. It's really the anniversary of my death, well half-death."
Cyborg's mouth turned to a big O-shape in understanding, and in any other circumstance Danny would've had the urge to laugh at his expression but not today. They all forgot sometimes that he was half-dead, and that while birthday's should be celebratory his was a reminder of the day he went through excruciating pain and almost died.
"Well, we should still celebrate." Cyborg stated firmly and Danny looked up at him, surprise written over his features,
"Why?" He inquired incredulously and watched as Cyborg grinned while adding some batter into the waffle maker,
"Because we're thankful to have you Danny, and if it wasn't for your birthday we wouldn't have you here with us."
Danny smiled, cheering up slightly before helping Cyborg by beginning to set the table for when the others woke up,
"You know I've never thought about it like that."
Cyborg smirked in response while taking the waffle out before adding more batter. He then put it on Danny's plate before ruffling his hair,
"Well sometimes you need friends to point out things from a different perspective, and for that matter, for what you've been through, you've been doing a pretty good job at being a hero."
Danny grinned appreciatively, glad to be able to talk to Cyborg and definitely thankful for the waffles. That was one perk of waking up early, you got first servings.
"Thanks Cy." He answered before digging in and Cyborg smiled widely in response. Yeah, his waffles were the best, and so was Cyborg.
A/N: Last but not least, Danny and Raven! R&R