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SparkBomb POV
My bedroom had never seemed more threatening than in the few moments Robin and I spent walking to it.
"Spark..." he spoke so softly, the care in his voice broke my heart.
I forced myself to stay silent and continued to pull him along. I can do this...
I took a deep breath as I saw my door, themetal door with my name engraved on it was stating to looked more the headstone for my grave. I felt myself pale at the prospect of what was to come. an army of what ifs stormed my mind. What if I get kicked off the team? What if the league find out and I get banned from contacting all heroes? What if he never wants to speak to me ever again? What if... What if... What if...
"Spark... Are we going in?" I didnt notice I was hesitiating and just staring wide eyed at my door.
I gestured for him to go in first, and made myself release his hand. He walked in and I followed close behind. Is it always this hard to breath?
I closed my door behind me and looked over to Robin, he was looking at our old picture. His cape was swaying in the breeze coming in the window. He looked handsome in my dimmly lit room... well he's always looked handsome, but with his relaxed smile, flowing cape and stong stance he looked even better.
"I remember this." He looked at me and I smiled, walking closer, to stand beside him.
"Its one of my favourites." I pointed to the picture, "We look so happy... and you look adorable." I teased half heartedly knowing the reality of the situation.
"So do you." Was he talking about the picture or now?
He was starring at my face, I could feel it. I kept my eyes on the picture and cursed biology for the blush that appeared on my cheeks and he said, "some things never change."
I couldnt help it. The words just came out.. "Well, somethings do.." I picked up the photoframe "Here.. you're a boy, but look at you now..." I faced him and though I was a little surprised with his close proximity, I couldn't help but marvel at his features "Now you're a man."
The smile on his face lit up.
"You think so?" I slowly reached up to touch the side of his mask. The small movment of his head was all I needed to know he doesnt mind. I removed his mask.
"I know so." I placed it down on my bedside table and touched his cheek. "Im so proud of everything you've done after leaving Gotham. You've brought together people who were lost and alone and youve made them a family. You've inspired and empowered a whole city to believe that despite all the darkness in the world, there will always be a light.. you've become a hero, Richard."
I lost myself in his eyes for a moment, I almost missed him say, "you still think of me as a hero?"
"I've alway thought of you as a hero. What happened with the Riddler doesnt change that, Everyone makes mistakes. You, me, Batman, Everyone. but you know what?" I could feel myself talking to fast now, but he had to hear.
"You are better than us. You are better than all of us. You are better than every single other hero I have ever met. I think everyones forgotten what really matters; Family and friendship and hope and justice... They're all things you vaule so close to heart that you take it out on yourself whenever any of those are in danger, but everyone else seems to loose the value of friendship or family, they get so lost in the drive for justice that hurting other people doesnt matter anymore... but not you-"
"Spark I-" I shook my head, I had to get all this out.
"You inspire me everyday, to try and be a better person. I know now that I am not and I will never be anywhere close to the kind of golden hearted person you are." I gripped the picture frame tight in my hand "the kind of person you have always been. And.. and.. I want to rememer this, okay? With or without the mask, Richard... You will always be my hero." I fell into silence as the weight of my words hung in the air.
His crystel blue eyes were wide and held my gaze so deeply that I felt like I was drowning in heaven. My heart was pounding in my chest and the feeling of his arms slowly wrapping around my wasit, pulling me closer to him and he leaned in made my mind go black for a moment. Hes going to kiss me...
Cold tears trailing down my cheeks were all that reminded me of the reality of the situation. My arms had moved around his neck and any hope of focusing on anything but him was lost.
Is this really happening?
Should I actually let his happen?
I want it to happen...
I do...
I... I didnt leave the window open?...
My brain snapped to attention and I looked to the mirror, I could see my open window.. That was closed earlier. I turned my head away from Robin and looked to the floor where i had left the boxes.
"No!" I panicked and moved out of Robins grip. The boxes were gone.
"Spark?" His voice was confused and alarmed, out of the corner of my eye I could see him put his mask back on.
That stupid destroyed toy was gone. I didnt care about that one, but Robins present was gone and that was what killed me inside. my eyes were welling up with angry tears.
I dropped to the floor and looked under my bed. He wouldnt have come in here. He cant have taken it. I jumped up and ran over my bed and to the window to slam it shut. maybe I moved it? I already knew that was a lie, but i ran to my wardrobe anyway and flung the door open.
"Spark! Whats wrong? what are you doing? Speak to me!" I froze, sitting in the bottom of my wordrobe was a white toy dove. How dare he.
..I cant tell him... A sob broke through my silence.
"SPARK!" Robin was at my side in an instant. "What wrong? Was it something I did?" I tunred to him defeated.
"no... Its just.. I've.. I've lost your present." I cant tell him
"My what?" He wiped the tears off my cheeks with his gloved hands and tucked some of my hair behind my ear.
"Your present. Its our anniversary.. the day we became heroes... Your present is gone..."
Realisation flooded his face, "Oh.. Spark I totally forgot.. I.."
"You've had a lot on your mind its okay... I just thought I got it perfect this year and now... I dont know where it is..." He pulled in to a warm embrace.
"Hey.. dont worry... It was sweet of you to get me anything... I can't believe I forgot! Im sorry Jez..." It was comforting to hear him say my name...
I sniffed and gripped on to his cape hugging him tighter, "you dont have to apologise...Its me who should be saying sorry..." I buried my face into his neck.
He mirrored my actions and he mumbled, "call it even?" I could hear the smile in his tone of voice
I nodded and just enjoyed the feeling of his hold on me.
"Can I tell you a secret?" He whispered to me
I nodded again.
"You're my hero too." In that moment I knew I would do whatever it took to get his present back. In that moment I knew for a fact how I felt.
Forget being a Dove. Forget being a Chameleon. Im going to be who I want to be. I'm going to do what I want to do.
I wont be manipulated by you anymore, Jason.
Screw it.
For the first time, in a long time I was going to let myself be happy and brave.
Third Person POV
SparkBomb leant out of the hug just enough for the teens to be able to make eye/mask contact. There hold on one another relaxed, though they remained close.
"Can I tell you a secret?" She whispered softly
The mask wonder rested his forhead on hers, "Of course"
"I love you."
Without even waiting for a response the silver eyed girl leant forward and kissed him. A sort, simple and soft kiss.
Spark pulled back fairly quickly and almost laughed at the dazed expression on Robins face. He soon pulled himself together and a blissful grin grew on his face.
"I love you too" He announced, while beaming at her before pulling her in to a deeper kiss.
The teenagers were content and happy.
For now.
I UPDATED! I REVEALED JASON! THEY'VE KISSED!
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