Here is the second chapter to my this story! I hope you guys enjoy it!
Always For You - Chapter 2
Nightwing closed the door behind him as Robin came into the conference room. There were a lot of things running through both of their minds at the moment. Nightwing thought of how to correctly approach Robin's failure while Robin thought about how severe the consequences were going to be. "Tim, I know how you feel. You feel terrible because the mission didn't go the way you planned it and you made some unnecessary risks to those surrounding you". Tim looked away, he didn't want to face Dick because of the results of the mission. It sparked a feeling of disappointment in himself and shame. Tim felt like he wasn't able to live up to the name of 'Robin, the Boy Wonder', thus leaving him pondering about the super hero life. 'But, it's okay. Everyone make mistakes, no one is perfect in this world. Your failure of the mission wasn't as bad as my previous ones back then", Dick said with a short laugh. Tim looked at him with a confused look, wondering why he wasn't being seriously scolded or punished or something.
Dick went up to Tim and put his hand on his shoulder. "Everything will be okay Tim, this is what I meant about 'getting your feet wet'. It's all about the experience bro", Nightwing said, giving him a pat on the back. Tim breathed a sigh of relief and sat down in one of the nearby chairs in the room. "Dick... being in this kind of work is questionable and stressing", Tim stated. Dick looked at him, not sure of where Tim was leading the conversation. "But, I know that there are huge rewards in what we do. We can watch life continue and watch everything co-exist peacefully with each other", he said, giving Dick a determined look. "Look Tim, I know you had some doubts when you became Robin, but don't worry about anything. You don't have any standards to live up to. All you have to do, is be yourself and protect everything that is precious to you". Tim nodded, acknowledging Dick's advice. He gave him a smile and stood up straight in order to prepare to leave.
"Thanks Dick.. for giving me advice.. and for not doubting me" the younger boy said to the young man. "Anytime bro, I'll figure out what to say about your mission to Batman and the rest of the Team". Tim nodded and smiled, he headed out the door, gesturing to Nightwing that he will see him later. Tim walked throughout the base, noticing that quite some time has passed since he arrived back at the base. It was also late, probably indicating that everyone was either at their own homes or sleeping. As he walked through the base, Tim couldn't help but to think about Wonder Girl. He didn't understand why she behaved the way she did while on a small mission. He also couldn't understand how he took the blame for everything; it was almost like he did it by instinct.
When Tim reached his room in the base, he closed the door and quickly changed out of his uniform. There weren't much of his belongings in the room because he only stayed if he really had to. Looking around, Tim opted for casual clothes, a pair of basketball shorts and a white t-shirt. It wasn't much, but it made him look normal and helped him feel comfortable when sleeping. After changing his clothes, he decided to get ready for a night of rest, hoping to forget the incident. When Tim was finished getting ready, he laid on his full size bed, staring up at the blank ceiling. He was beginning to drift to sleep when he suddenly heard a knock on his door. "Who's there?" Tim asked, wondering about who would bother him at a time like that. "It's Cassie... can we please talk Robin?" she sounded so sad and innocent, which tugged a little at Tim's heart. Tim sighed, putting on his sunglasses and opening up the door slowly to see Cassie standing alone in the dark hall way. "Hey.. come in, it's dark out there". Tim gestured for her to come in, which she did with caution. It was her first time a boy's room, rather yet, Robin's room.
Tim closed the door and watched Cassie examine the room. "What do you want to talk to me about Cassie?" Tim said, bluntly and straight to the point. She looked at him with sincerity in her eyes and gave a sigh. "I... just wanted to apologize for my behavior tonight...", Cassie said, avoiding eye contact with Tim because she felt like she would make things more awkward if she did. It didn't help her cause though when Tim continued to stare at her. Deep down, he have already accepted her apology, even if she wasn't going to apologize in the first place. Even though she annoyed him sometimes and seriously went against his orders during the mission, she was still a team mate. He wanted to protect her and Beast Boy from taking any harsh punishment that may be given to them, he wanted to be a responsible leader/person, even if it meant he had to suffer.
"I accept your apology Cassie". She looked at him with small joy in her eyes. "But, I don't know if I would want to be on the same squad with you again". Cassie looked at him with an expression that immediately indicated her disagreement with the Boy Wonder's statement. "Look, I know what I did was wrong, I will try to make it up to you somehow. I want to earn your trust Robin, even if it may take awhile". Tim looked at her and seriously contemplated her reply. "You did a great thing for me today by covering up for me... I really appreciate it Robin. I really do... and I would really like it if we were on friendlier terms", Cassie said with hope in her voice. Tim crossed his arms and gave a sigh of defeat. "Fine... Cassie. I'll accept your proposal because you asked so nicely" he said with a small smile. She gave a short laugh and gave him a look of joy. "I have to ask you one question though... why did you cover for me in the first place?" Cassie asked, curiosity filling her mind at the moment. "Well... honestly because you are my team mate. I wanted to protect you guys and make it seem like I was a responsible person by taking the blame, even if it wasn't my fault" Tim said wholeheartedly. Cassie went straight up to him and hugged him right away, "thank you so much! It was very sweet of you to do so!" Tim at first was surprised by the sudden hug, but he hugged her back in an awkward way, which Cassie didn't notice.
"Yeah... you're welcome". Tim said, breaking a part from Cassie. "Well.. that's all I wanted to get off my chest", Cassie said with a big sigh of relief and a short laugh. Tim also gave a short laugh and then examined Cassie secretly. He began to notice how cute she looked when she was distressed, and how attractive she was when she was in a really caring mood. It never really hit him until she hugged him happily and proclaimed her inner thoughts about his actions. "So.. I guess I'll see you in the morning Boy Wonder?" Cassie asked as she headed towards the door. "Yeah.. I'll see you tomorrow Cassie". Tim replied, following her. "Hey, maybe we can do something tomorrow! You know, team bonding!" Cassie said. Tim thought about it for a moment and thought why not? "Sure... I'll check my schedule". "Great! I'm glad we're on good terms now.. so goodnight Robin!" She said with a small smile and wink before walking out the door and towards her room down the corridor. Tim raised an eyebrow and replied to her with a 'goodnight' before closing the door. He then proceeded to lay back on his bed, thinking about the turn of events that just happened. He wondered where this would lead his relationship with Cassie, either for the good or for the bad. As time flew by, Tim began to slowly drift off to sleep, thinking about what was planned for the next day with Wonder Girl...
Welps, that is the second chapter! Sorry for any grammar mistakes and such, I am typing this at 4AM in the morning, haha.
Anyways, I hoped you enjoy! Read and review, much love! =)