A/N: So livstar235 requested a Barbara/Verena one... but it ended up morphing into Barbara/Verena/Dick. Whoops. xD I also incorporated Redmissy100's idea of Verena and Dick being away for 24 hours in this. :3

GOTHAM CITY
AUGUST 12, 2010
02:21 EDT

BARBARA GORDON

"You still awake?" I asked, looking up at the ceiling of my roof.

Verena was currently staying over, because she and Dick had accepted this dare by one of their friends to be apart from each other for twenty-four hours.

I heard some rustling from Verena's sleeping bag and then her voice say, "Yeah." She sighed softly and commented, "I miss Dick…"

I let out a soft, inaudible sigh. I had no doubt in my mind that Dick probably missed Verena as well.

My thoughts then drifted off, thinking about the dark haired, blue-eyed male.

I remember when it was just Dick and I. He hung out with me often, and sometimes just texted me out of boredom or just called me.

"Hey, Babs, I'd like you to meet Verena. V, this is Barbara."

The first time I met Verena, I knew there was an instant connection between Dick and her. The way they looked at each other and seemed to be able to understand each other just like that. Then when Bruce adopted her, Dick's eyes sparkled like I had never seen before.

"Barbara! Bruce is adopting V! We're gonna always be together now!"

Like they weren't already. Occasionally, they invited me out to hang out with them, but it was mostly just them.

I didn't mind though. Sometimes, I felt like a third-wheel hanging out with them. But I didn't hate them for that. Who can hate either of them? I sure can't.

What I always appreciated though, was that even though they clearly wanted to hang out with each other, they still made time for me somehow.

Dick would make plans with me, such as going out for a movie or lunch. But then by the end of the day, we always sought out Verena.

It'd be the same the other way around too. Verena and I would spend a whole day shopping, and when we'd call for a ride, Dick would always be there when Alfred picked us up, and we'd all go out for dinner.

Even though I knew Dick and Verena should be together, sometimes I couldn't help but wonder if I could be the one with Dick. The one he'd tell everything to and the one he needed to see every day.

"-ara? Barbara?" Verena's voice snapped me out of my thoughts.

"Huh? What? Sorry, I zoned out," I said, turning blindly in Verena's direction. I couldn't see in the dark, but I could make out her silhouette slightly under her covers.

Verena giggled softly, and I found myself smiling as well. "What were you thinking about?"

"Just about the three of us," I responded easily.

"Oh," Verena said softly. I could hear a smile appear on her face. "I'm glad I met you, Barbara. You're one of the best friends I've ever had."

I couldn't help but allow my smile to grow wider. "Me too."

A/N: This ended up being completely different than my original idea, but whatever. Review/request, guys! :) Also, check out Black Falcon if you haven't! I'm actually waiting for a certain view & review count before updating it. xD The next chapter is actually ready to be posted, so read and review it, guys~!