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[ T <•> I ]

I: so a little birdie told me...

T: oh I know, you've been stalking me again, right?

I: you say that as if I don't have anything else to do in the world.

T: you can rule out sleeping. That's not categorized among things you have got to do in the world.

I: I still have better tasks to choose from rather than stalking such a narcissistic piece of shit like you.

T: for example?

I: I could do you, for instance.

T: ...

T: this time I think you're the one who's drunk texting.

I: joke's on you, bitch!

T: when and where. You tell me and I'll be there.

I: are you okay, though?

T: that makes two of us, I'm certain.

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T: what are you doing outside my window at four fucking am?

I: I'm waiting for you to let me in.

T: so you can kill me in my sleep? No thank you.

I: you're not even asleep yet, idiot.

I: open the damn window, I've got to tell you something very important.

T: fine. But if anyone comes up here, you were a thief trying to break in and I did not help whatsoever. Got it?

I: you're such an asshole, Timmy.

T: no entry if you don't accept all the terms and conditions.

I: fine I accept. Just open the damn window, it's freezing out here.

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T: what the...

I: do not say anything against this because that's not what you had meant last night.

T: I'll have to wear a turtleneck again.

I: don't. No one will kill you if they saw it. Besides, the girls will know to lay off you.

T: they're already laying off, Ren, you didn't have to mark your territory for that.

I: I did have to. Absolutely.

T: hey... Slow down a bit, will you?

T: we're not even dating yet.

I: you want to change that?

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T: I don't know who you are.

T: but you're everything I could ever wish for.

I: Awww, go on I'm listening.

T: you're fucking perfect, Ren.

I: I'm touched really. Despite the lack of details.

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I: if you complain about the turtleneck again, I'll snap your neck.

T: hey, purple stands out on pale skin.

I: I know. I've been wearing high collared jackets too most of the time. So don't you dare blame me entirely, you're just as much to blame as I am.

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T: high collared jackets, really?

I: I do have a life aside from being a vigilante, duh. And I have to function in normal human society as well, most unfortunately.

T: I'm pretty sure Irina Luthor has been wearing high collared jackets too.

I: shut up, you narcissistic piece of shit!

T: now that was totally uncalled for.

T: and absolutely rude.

T: are you even there?

T: Ren, you can't just leave me on seen! I know you've read the text.

T: Ren!

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I: okay, about earlier, I snapped on you and that was rude of me.

I: just forget it.

T: fine.

T: I forgot it.

I: good, so are we meeting on the rooftop or not?

T: give me ten minutes, I've got to wriggle out of this family dinner first.

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T: are you up?

I: yup.

T: patrolling Gotham?

I: yeah, met Hood too on the way.

T: fuck.

I: what happened to you?

T: I died in my sleep, nothing to worry about.

I: if only you insist.

I: on second thoughts, I might drop by for a visit.

T: no really, I'm good. I don't want to be the reason you couldn't save someone else tonight.

I: someone's being selfless today.

T: now hurry up before I change my mind.

I: sure sure, Timmy Tim Tim.

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T: do not do that ever again.

I: why? Because it makes your heart flutter and skip a beat.

T: what? No...

I: now I'm a hundred percent sure that you've turned even redder than the lipstick shade I bought yesterday.

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T: I can not get you out of my mind.

I: is that a good thing or bad?

T: I don't know.

T: each time I close my eyes, you're there.

I: and what am I doing in your mind, if I may ask?

T: I would rather not say any more.

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I: when your heartbeat races and your eyes flutter, you look like the most beautiful person to ever walk the earth.

T: and when you close in on me, you are both intimidating and fucking irresistible at the same time.

I: is that an invitation? Because I would gladly accept.

T: I was kinda hoping for you to accept here.

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I: since when did you learn to kiss like that?

I: you should be banned, Timothy, because your kisses are intoxicating.

I: now I want to kiss that pretty mouth of yours the second I see you again.

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T: you didn't even give me time to say hi.

I: fuck, that felt good.

T: next time, at least give a warning. I thought you were going to kill me.

I: why would I kill you, my lovely damsel in distress?

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T: I can't sleep.

I: neither can I.

T: can't meet you at the rooftop either.

I: why?

T: I got grounded.

I: you're 22, how can you still get grounded?

T: do not underestimate the gremlin.

I: ah I see now.

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T: damn it, Ren, you're driving me crazy.

I: and you me.

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I: where the fuck have you been for one whole week?

T: had to go to Japan on a business trip.

I: you could have at least told me. And here I thought someone abducted you again and put you off to death before I could get there to save you again.

T: I'm sorry, it was extremely short notice so I forgot.

T: bit I assure you that I haven't been abducted and I'm perfectly fine.

I: when are you coming back?

T: tomorrow.

I: finally. Godspeed, my love.

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T: I need your help.

I: with what?

T: I fucked up.

I: hold on.

I: take a deep breath.

I: shall I call you or are you gonna keep texting?

T: I would rather not be on call right now.

I: fine, so just one thing before you spill; if you've killed somebody and need to hide the body, let me get Red Hood first because he's totally the man for this.

T: ...

T: I did not kill anyone.

T: I may fuck things up a lot but I'm still a law abiding citizen!

I: ah bugger, what's the fun in that?

T: I'm extremely concerned now because it seems like Red Hood has started to rub off a little too much on you.

I: I can't help it, he's contagious.

T: stay away from me then.

I: do you really mean that, Tim?

T: no.

T: horrible choice of words really.

T: so in an attempt to rephrase that; do not stay away from me because I'll die as an aftermath.

I: why the fuck are you like this?

T: like what?

I: like so cute that I would have no objection in coming over to cuddle with you at the moment.

T: if that's a hypothetical scenario then fuck I'm disappointed.

T: if not, then yes my window is still open and you can drop by anytime you want.

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