EVENT: Getting a Car/ being myself
JASON: Sixteen.
So…updates will now slow down!
I will be posting a few one shots though.
So…let's be honest.
Jason knew.
He'll deny it and shake his head but deep down…of course he knew.
The newly turned sixteen year old was well aware of the perks that came with being Bruce Wayne's grandson.
He'd grown up around the best of the best.
Yet…when he wakes up to find the keys to a Chevrolet Camaro laying on his bedside table…he was bit shocked.
He'd hit the big one six a week prior and had finally been able to get his driver's license on Saturday.
Today would be the first Monday he'd live with an I.D.
Jason manages to go through his routine normally but when he finds the kitchen, living room, and his parent's bedroom empty, his suspicions rise to an all time high.
He passes the many other apartments on his floor as he makes his way to the building's elevator.
An 'Out of Order' sign later, he's walking down forty flights of stairs.
The whole time, the car keys he'd found clutched in his left hand and schoolbag clinging to his right.
George, the Gotham Elite Apt. Complex, smiles at him as he walks through the front door of the building and out into the cold air of December in Gotham.
Once outside…there are a few things Jason Jor-El Grayson notices.
The first is that his grandparents are standing beside their sons in front of him.
The second…is the amazing car they are standing in front of.
"Happy belated!" they cheer with smiles before moving out of the way to reveal the car.
"No…way!" Jason's face breaks into a wide smile as his bag drops to the floor and he runs to the yellow vehicle.
He hears Bruce and Conner chuckle but ignores them, instead pressing a button on the key he was holding and cheering when the car makes a beeping sound.
"You like it?" Clark asks and claps Jason on his shoulder.
"Like it?! I'm in love with a car!" Jason laughs and unlocks the driver's door.
The sixteen year old slips in and turns on the mechanical beauty with a wide grin.
"Pop!" Jason clampers out of the car and wraps his arms around the ebony.
"Hey, don't thank me. Your dad's the one who chose the car. I wanted to get you a Sentra."
"Dad I love you!" Jason says with a sigh of relief.
"Go on. You'll be late if you don't leave." Bruce says with a grin.
"You guys are the best." Jason says as he tosses his bag into the car and climbs in himself.
"Be home straight after your pommel horse session!" Dick says with a smile.
"Promise!" Jason says before shutting the door and revving the engine.
Conner and Dick smiles slightly when they hear the obvious thump-thump of a stereo being blasted before their son speeds off.
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Charlie is stepping out of his apartment building when he hears the distant but clear Thump-thump of a car's stereo.
He turns his green eyes up in time to see a yellow Camaro speeding his way.
Rolling his eyes in annoyance at the loud music, the blonde turns and starts walking towards the bus stop.
"Hey cutie." Shock fills Charlie's veins as he turns to see Jason in the driver's seat of the Camaro.
His right hand moves over to press mute on his radio and his lips turn into a smirk.
"Jase…where did you get this?" Charlie asks in shock, choosing to ignore the stupid shades that adorn Jason's face and turning all of his attention to the car.
"Belated birthday present. Now come on. Get in." Jason nods towards the empty passenger seat and removes his shades to reveal sparkling blue eyes.
"You're…unbelievable." Charlie chuckles and jogs over to the door.
"Hm…but you love me huh?" Jason reaches over into the glove compartment and hands Charlie a pair of darkly tinted sun glasses.
"Unfortunately. What's this for?"
"Found them in there. They make everyone look good. Put them on and buckle up."
Charlie obliges and lets out a laugh when Jason speeds off past the bus stop, making sure to honk his horn at the unfortunate students that had to wait in the unforgiving cold.
When they reach Gotham Academy, Jason's stereo is blasting and the car causes loads of attention.
Just like Jason had planned.
"Stay in the car." The athlete says with a smile as he turns the sound system off and unlocks his door.
"Why?"
"Trust me." with that, Jason gets out of the car slowly and confidently.
Charlie can only watch as his boyfriend walks over to his own door and opens it with a smirk.
A pale hand is offered and Charlie can only stare in utter shock.
"Jase." Charlie mumbles as he accepts the hand. "What are you doing?"
"Consider it an early Christmas present. I've decided that I'm done hiding." Jason answers softly and shuts the Camaro door.
"Are…are you sure about this?" Charlie asks as he shrugs his bag onto his shoulder.
"Trust me. Once this is all over…life will be on the north side of Crash." Jason says surly before leaning forward and pressing his lips his Charlie's temple.
"If you say so." Charlie mumbles before he's pulled along towards the school building.
Jason doesn't miss the whispering and pointing.
He's not blind to the disapproving stares.
But he is immune to the feeling of guilt and embarrassment at this point.
This was something he chose to do.
And if his Uncle Damian had ever taught him anything, it was to be sure of a decision no matter how difficult the consequences come to be.
The boys make it safely to their geometry class and manage to sit down in their usual seats without anyone making a direct comment.
"Keep your head held high and ignore them Charlie." Jason whispers into the blonde's ear softly.
"You know I don't like being the center of attention." The Irish boy whispers, his accent thickening considerably. A clear sign to Jason that Charlie was terrified.
"Do you love me?" Jason asks, his lips grazing the shell of Charlie's ear with every word.
"Of course I do." Charlie says sternly, his green eyes hardening with certainty.
"Do you trust me?"
"With my life."
"Then believe me when I say that if you just ignore them…all of this will blow over quickly."
"Promise?"
"I swear."
School carries on.
Jason ignores the comments and pointing.
And when he and Charlie walk towards the Camaro at the end of the day…he isn't surprised to find a crowd of reporters and photographers outside of the school gates.
"Jase." Charlie stops in his tracks and stares at the men and women with wide eyes.
"Hey…everything is going to be okay." Jason whispers and tugs the blonde boy to the car.
Charlie buckles up and bows his head as Jason gets into his own seat.
"Where are we going?" Charlie asks as they drive to the gates.
"I have pommel horse practice."
"Can I come with?" Charlie asks as Jason drives past the black iron doors.
Suddenly the car is ambushed by people.
"Pull up your hood and keep your head down. Trust me." Jason instructs as he slows down when someone steps in front of the car.
Charlie nods and pulls the hood of his jacket over his face and bows his head.
"so?" Charlie asks as Jason's hand comes over to grip his own.
"Why don't you want to go home?" the ebony asks with a frown.
"Mr. Grayson!"
"Jason!"
"Who's the lucky boy?"
"when did you turn gay?"
Charlie's ears are assaulted by the questions and he sighs.
"Mom is visiting. She and dad have been fighting all weekend."
"right…sorry I forgot." Jason mumbles.
"It's okay. You've been busy with your Robin stuff."
"I really am sorry Charlie." Jason squeezes his boyfriends hand gently before speeding off as soon as the crowd of people move just enough.
"so?"
"Yeah, you can come with." Jason says before turning on the radio.
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At the gym, Jason suits up for practice and walks over to the pommel horse with Charlie's hand still in his.
"Hey kid." Jaime mumbles softly as he stretches.
"Go sit on the stands." Jason mumbles softly.
From the red bleachers, Charlie watches in awe and pride as his boyfriend moves fluently and gracefully.
Eventually however, he averts his attention to his laptop…hoping to get a few answers now that Jason was distracted.
Charlie had started an investigation of his own after Jason had told him of his family and gene origins.
So far, Charlie had discovered a few things about Jason that no one else seemed to know.
Like his abnormal strength, his too quick reflexes, and a few other abilities that Charlie suspected were the outcome of the Kryptonian part of his DNA.
If his math was correct, the amount of super human DNA Jason had in his blood should start reacting in a matter of months. At the latest a year.
To put it simply…Jason would develop abilities.
Charlie was positive of it…but he didn't feel like it was the right time to tell Jason.
… … … … … …
When Jason arrives at his apartment complex with Charlie, he's relieved that there isn't anyone waiting.
"The elevator's broken?" Charlie asks with wide eyes.
"Yup. Come on." Jason says with a slight smile.
"You're kidding! Jase you're apartment is on the top floor!"
"It'll give you some leg exercise." Jason says cheekily.
"Cute." Charlie rolls his eyes but follows after the Robin.
Charlie makes it to the eleventh floor before he's panting and wheezing.
"You seriously need to build a few muscles Charlie." Jason chuckles and bends over slightly. "Hop on."
"What?" Charlie asks in surprise.
"You heard me! Come on." Jason sighs and pulls Charlie up onto his back.
Once Jason reaches his door, he's barely breathing rapidly. He hasn't broken a sweat and Charlie makes sure to make a mental note of this.
Inside, Charlie and Jason find Conner and Dick sitting on the couch…lip locked.
"Dad!" Jason shouts in terror when he hears his pop let out a moan.
"Geez!" Conner gasps and Dick jumps away with red cheeks.
"Jase. We didn't hear you come in." Dick mumbles and stands up.
"…I have no words." Charlie mumbles with wide eyes.
"Thank god the kid already knows about us. It'd be hard to explain this." Conner mumbles before standing up as well.
"Come on." Jason mumbles before pulling Charlie towards his room.
"Keep the door open!" Dick calls behind them.
"Pop!" Jason whines with a huff.
Conner only chuckles and stands up.
"That was embarrassing." Dick mumbles as the clone pulls him into his arms.
"You seemed to enjoy yourself." Conner teases before bending down to plant another kiss on his husband's lips.
"Maybe…we should ask Bruce to keep Jason in longer for training tonight." Dick whispers softly before returning the lip lock.
"Sounds good to me." Conner smirks slightly before picking up the shorter ebony into his arms.
"You know it's still insanely weird to know that you still look seventeen and I'm withering away into an old man." Dick mumbles as they make it to their room.
"Still love you." Conner whispers as he shuts the door and locks the silver latch.
"Say it again?" Dick pleads as he's set down on the pillows.
"I love you." Conner lays down over him and smiles.
"I love you too."
True to his word, Dick makes sure to send his adoptive father a text message.
That night.
December 20th, 2038.
Conner Kent made love to Richard Grayson for the first time in…what felt like forever to both of them.
That night…was special.
To them both.
And that same night...trouble began to brew on the other side of Gotham.