Prompt: Jason sends Kaden to the manor for Valentine's Day and it seems like Kaden will be alone this weekend. Or will he?

Dick - 41

Jason - 39

Kaden - 17

Zachary - 17

Be My Valentine?

Valentine's Day rolled around once again and Jason and Dick had plans this year as usual. This year, they made plans together, as opposed to surprising each other as per usual. Though that didn't stop them from trying to do so anyway. While Dick was at work, Jason was sprucing the place up, trying to "set the mood" so to speak. This was a side of Jason Dick loved, and didn't like to share. He could be really, really romantic, and he'd been glad that only he got to see that side of him.

Jason was just putting on the finishing touches by placing a bouquet of Dick's mother's favorite flowers on the table. Kaden chose that moment to pad out of his room, dressed in a pair of his favorite trashy jeans, a black band t-shirt and a black and red hoodie. He had his ear buds in as he shuffled out barefoot with Star following behind him tail wagging. She nosed at his hand and he gave a little laugh, patting her head.

"I'm getting it, I'm getting it, stop being so pushy, you brat!" he said with a laugh, reaching up into the cabinet and grabbing a doggie bone for her. Jason rolled his eyes, watching the two of them and glancing around the room at all his preparations. There was only one thing left to do; boot Kaden out of the house.

Jason moved across the room and grabbed the wire to Kaden's earbuds and pulled them out.

"Hey, what's the-oh, dad. Hey," Kaden muttered, grabbing at his ear buds.

"Kaden, you're going to the manor tonight," Jason said evenly, more of a statement than a request. Kaden pulled a disgusted face and nodded.

"Don't worry, I was just coming out to get my shoes," Kaden replied, moving across the room to kick his shoes on.

"It's Valentines Day, and-"

"Ew, dad. Spare me, please. I know what day it is. You and papa get all gross all day. Call me when you've sufficiently bleached the place so I can live in it again, yeah?" Kaden shot back, glancing at his father over his shoulder. He grabbed the keys off the wall, but his father stopped him before he reached the door.

"Kaden, you're not taking my motorcycle,: Jason said, quirking an eyebrow. Kaden huffed and hung the keys back up on the wall.

"Aw, c'mon! You keep promising to let me-"

"Only because you keep pestering! Parents sometimes tell little white lies to get their kids to stop annoying them," Jason replied with a smirk. Kaden huffed and grabbed his car keys off the wall. His grandfather had bought him his own car for Christmas, which he hadn't really gotten to drive yet. His parents hadn't let him touch the car until he got his report card; driving his new car was more than incentive enough to keep his grades up. Not that he ever got less than an A. And that was when he wasn't really even trying.

And it was a really nice car, too. Bruce had gotten him a red 2009 Ford Mustang. An expensive car to be sure, but little more than pocket change to the likes of Bruce Wayne.

"Well, can I at least take my car? I got straight A's! I think I've earned it!" Kaden pestered. Jason huffed in annoyance, rolling his eyes and shooing KAden out of the apartment.

"Yes, yes, take your car. But drive safely, okay?" Jason said smoothly, patting the teen's shoulder. Kaden grinned widely, hugging his father and giving a nod.

"Don't worry dad, I'll be fine! I'll see you later. Try not to get...stuff on...things," Kaden added, cringing as he looked around the apartment one final time. Jason snorted, smirk tugging at his lips as he pushed the teen out the door.

"Goodbye, Kaden."

Kaden arrived at the manor in his new car, happy that he got to finally drive it at least. He hopped out and made his way up to the door, but Alfred answered before he could knock or ring the bell. He hadn't brought anything with him because he already had some things here. The manor was practically his second home.

"Master Kaden. I've been expecting you," Alfred said with a slight smile. Kaden smiled, giving the man a hug as was his usual greeting, a habbit he picked up from his papa, before he made his way inside.

"It's that time of year again, and dad and papa are being gross," Kaden said evenly, popping his ear buds out. Alfred watched the teen make his way inside, smirk on his face as he closed the door.

"Yes, I'm sure. Give it time and some day you'll have a child of your own telling you that you're being gross," Alfred responded. Kaden snorted and shrugged his shoulders in response, earning a chuckle of amusement from the man.

"Damian here?" Kaden asked, jamming his hands into the pockets of his hoodie.

"Afraid not. He and Master Bruce are away on business," Alfred replied. Kaden frowned at that, which meant he'd be alone this weekend. He would never admit it, but he didn't like being alone. Especially not in the manor. Wayne manor was huge.

"I guess I'll be in my room then. Thanks Alf," Kaden called, with a wave back as he climbed the all-to-familiar stairs to his bedroom in the manor. He sighed and pushed the door open to his room. It was twice as big as his room at the apartment, walls dotted with posters of his favorite bands, actors, and so on. One of his favorites, was a Flying Graysons poster his papa had given him. He'd seen some of the old footage of their act from when his papa was still a kid himself. It played a major part in Kaden's desire to be an acrobat.

Kaden heaved a sigh and let himself fall back onto is bed, music still going until he finally decided to turn it off, tossing his ipod onto the nightstand. He closed his eyes and let his thoughts roam a bit. Boredom finally drove him to turn his tv on and fire up his game system.

He played for a few hours before his phone rang. Curious, he fished it out of his pocket to find a text from Zachary. Be My Valentine? Look out your window. Kaden frowned and paused the game, pushing himself up off the bed and moving to his window. There, he saw Zachary, leaning back against his car. The teen gave a wave and Kaden smiled a bit. He made his way out of his bedroom and down the stairs.

"Hey Alfred, I'm going outside for a bit," Kaden called, intentionally being vague.

"Yes of course. I'm sure your boyfriend would appreciate your attention," Alfred called back knowingly. Kaden flinched a bit, but was rather unsurprised. Alfred seemed to know everything. But then, he practically raised the entire family single-handedly. After raising Batman and four robins, he was practically omniscient.

Kaden made his way out of the manor and out past the gates to a smiling Zachary, who pulled out a single red rose from behind his back and handed it to Kaden. Kaden's face tinted pink as he tentatively took the flower.

"Happy Valentine's Day Kaden," Zachary said softly, leaning forward to place a kiss on Kaden's cheek. Kaden huffed, face burning as he playfully pushed Zachary away from him.

"God, dude, you're such a sap," Kaden teased, earning a little laugh from Zach.

"I know. But you like it."

"A little. But don't tell anyone. Especially not my parents. Or Damian. Or...well, anyone in my family," Kaden replied, another laugh sounding from Zachary.

"Sure thing."

"So what're you doing here?" Kaden asked, fidgeting with the rose. Zach blushed a bit, rubbing the back of his neck awkwardly,

"Well, I guess I just wanted to see you. It is Valentine's Day after all," Zachary replied, leaning forward to enlace his fingers with Kaden's. Another blush spread across the tee's cheeks.

"Very observant of you," Kaden joked. Zachary grinned and gave a shrug.

"I know we're taking a break and all, but I just wanted you to know I haven't forgotten about you."

"God, my boyfriend is almost as mushy and gross as my parents," Kaden muttered, scrubbing his face with his hand. Zachary laughed again and hugged Kaden, pulling the teen to his side.

"I'm not ashamed of that. In fact, I'll take it as a compliment." Kaden huffed again, glancing back up at the manor. He nodded toward his window.

"You wanna come inside and hang out? It's kinda lonely in there all by myself," Kaden offered. Zachary smiled at the teen and gave a nod.

"Sure. Maybe we can practice kissing," Zach said. Kaden rolled his eyes and snorted.

"Practice kissing? That is the lamest excuse I've ever heard," Kaden replied with a laugh, leaning forward and pressing a kiss to Zach's lips. He pulled away, briefly and added "you don't need an excuse to kiss me you idiot."

"Noted," Zachary replied with a little smirk, leaning in to kiss him again.

"And, by the way, Happy Valentine's Day," Kaden added, leading his boyfriend to the manor.