This was ridiculous.

It wasn't Jason's intention to be mean. He just wanted to see how far Dick would go and how serious he was about them being together. And to tease him. Just a little bit. As an afterthought. But when Red Hood was finally ready to accept Dick's advances and revealed his play, Nightwing left in a huff. Jason laughed after him, figuring he'll get over his annoyance by the next day and then they would talk.

What he got was the second week of Dick going the other way as soon as he saw Jason or silent treatment when the situation made avoiding impossible. That pissed Jason off to no end, but he didn't have anyone else to blame but himself.

To make matters worse, Bat Brats started giving him pitying looks. Hell, even Batman patted Jason's shoulder awkwardly in consolation after witnessing Red Hood's yet another failed attempt at talking to Dick.

So yeah, ridiculous. Just as much as Jason's plan on gaining Dick's attention. Shouting, pleading, bargaining, bribing and even a little bit of violence didn't work, so Red Hood was out of options. And the humiliation should be enough to appease Nightwing's hurt feelings.

It took some creativity to get a drop on Dick without him having an immediate way of escape, but Jason finally managed. Nightwing glared at him and turned away. He didn't made it even four steps when there was a slight thud behind him.

"I'm sorry I hurt you, my love," Red Hood exclaimed in an overly dramatic voice. "Please, forgive me."

Dick stopped in his tracks and turned back. And his jaw dropped slightly.

Jason was on the ground on one knee, his helmet tucked under his left arm, the right extended towards Dick invitingly. Despite the tone he used he looked sincere in his apology.

Nightwing huffed lightly, his lips twitching upwards. He went back to Jason.

"I'm still mad at you," he stated, taking Red Hood's hand and dropping to his knees in front of him.

"Mhmm," Jason agreed, tugging Dick closer for a kiss.