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[ T <•> I ]

I: how did your day out with Connor go?

T: real fun. And I'm sure he's cheered up a lot by now.

I: great.

I: it was sweet how you knew he was feeling down and decided yo cheer him up.

T: he's been my best friend for a really long time now. We're so close now that we can keep up whole conversations with simple eye contact.

I: that's impressive.

T: we've been friends in arms as well.

I: and what do you mean by that?

T: Connor is Superboy. So him and I worked alongside a couple other vigilantes in a group of our own called Young Justice.

T: just like Dick had spent some time with the Teen Titans.

I: oh... I see.

I: wait...

I: you were a part of Young Justice?

T: uh yeah...

I: the one that operates in Metropolis?

T: me and Bruce had gotten into a row one time so I left Gotham and Connor took me to Metropolis.

I: you were leading Young Justice as Robin...

T: what's the big deal, Irina? I feel as if you are really surprised to find that out.

I: no freaking way...

T: hello? I'm a little confused here.

I: never mind.

T: hey, that's not fair. You can't just "never mind" me after building such a lot of suspense.

I: I mean...

I: I used to have a huge crush on him.

T: oh.

T: on me?

I: yeah...

T: really?

I: I mean you were so cool of course I did. And that's partially why I was so disappointed to meet Gotham's Robin.

T: the title of Robin has been used by multiple people, y'know. At first Dick was Robin, then Jay and he had also been a part of Young Justice for a short time, then I joined. And in my absence, Stephanie operated as Robin at Gotham. But after we found out about Dami, we let him become Robin and I changed my identity to Red Robin.

I: hella confusing. Now I'm wondering whether I had a crush on Richard, Jason or you. Un-fricking-believable.

T: don't overthink it darling, it doesn't matter.

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T: remember the trip to the park yesterday?

I: 😂

I: how can I forget when this happened?

T: yeah... It still hurts.

I: awwww. Want me to kiss it better?

T: I mean I would love to. That's actually a very generous offer.

I: drop by anytime you want then, Timbelina.

T: anyhow, I found out the culprit.

I: ten dollars say it's Damian.

T: nope.

T: Jason.

I: aw man, I lost the bet.

T: hey don't feel bad about it. You can keep your ten dollars if you just go out on dinner with me tonight.

I: sounds fun. What time?

T: let's make it an evening date. I'll pick you up at 5.

I: sure thing, love.

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I: you know what, Dami is right. You look so ridiculously adorable when you eat.

T: excuse me? When did Dami say that?

I: I slipped in the adorable myself. He was saying you look ridiculous.

T: Irina...

I: what?

T: you're laughing, aren't you?

I: and you're blushing, aren't you?

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T: I would have said payback is a bitch but honestly speaking I don't think this is payback.

I: and there you go speaking stuff that flew right over me.

T: I tried to get a picture of you eating and looking ridiculously adorable.

I: oh I'm so excited.

T: and this is what I capture instead.

I: are you disappointed?

T: I mean it's so damn difficult. Every single time you look perfectly gorgeous. And each picture I snap turns out a masterpiece.

I: aw, Timmy, you're too cute for this world.

T: glad to be of service, dear lady.

T: I bet if we we're ever to do our family tradition thing on your birthday, not even Dami could find an awful pic of you to post.

I: he would be so pissed if that happened.

T: I honestly can't wait for that day.

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T: I most probably have said this before but I don't care, I'm going to say it again.

I: say what, Timbers?

T: I feel like I'm the luckiest man alive on earth.

I: and why is that?

T: because the first scene that plays out before me when I open my eyes every morning is this.

I: how did you...?

I: did you create this gif yesterday?

T: I couldn't resist.

T: can't you see, Ren? You're an angel.

I: oh.

T: so so beautiful that it seems as if you are a creature that could only ever exist in the wildest but most mystic of dreams. And I'm scared one day I'll wake up from this dream and find you gone from my life. Or you'll leave me to go back among other angels.

I: oh come on... I'm not going to leave you.

T: at times I feel so blessed that it is almost unreal. And along with this very feeling of gratitude comes the unsettling fear of losing you.

T: damn it, Ren, what would I ever do without you?

I: shut up.

I: I'm not going anywhere, you're not going anywhere and both of us are going to stay together, understand?

T: but just like you once said, life is unpredictable.

T: especially for us.

I: shut up or else I'll kiss you so hard that you won't be able to speak again.

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I: tell you what, loving you has changed me a lot.

T: really?

I: for starters, I have begun to feel all these new kind of emotions that I've never experienced before.

T: but isn't that a good thing?

I: not when you're miles away from me because I can't kiss you right now, no matter how bad I want to and all those emotions inside me are just making it worse.

T: want me to stop by soon as I get free from Wayne Tech?

I: yes please.

I: plus the department misses you a lot. It would be great if they all got to meet you too.

T: alright then, love, give me half an hour and then I'll be with you as soon as I can.

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I: where did my annoying little bitch go?

I: hey, where are you?

T: sorry, no texting on patrol.

T: the Big Bat came up with a new rule.

I: which you are breaking right now.

T: no I'm not.

T: I fixed your mask, remember?

I: oh...

T: let's just say I took a little inspiration from there.

I: you stealthy little shit, you've copied my technology onto your mask?

T: now I wouldn't exactly put it that way... I made a few changes so that you won't be able to sue me for copyright.

I: clever of you but still real sneaky.

T: apologies, love. It was just such a cool feature that I couldn't help but experiment with it a little.

I: however, where are you?

T: wait a second...

T: are you telling me that you're out on patrol too?

I: obviously, duh.

T: meet you at the Bowery in five.

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T: I bet the Scarecrow had no idea what was coming for him.

I: and bam, he's back in Arkham.

T: thanks for the help. I was clearly outnumbered there had it not been for you.

I: anytime, my lovely damsel.

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I: kicking ass with Hood had always been fun, but with you it is phenomenal.

T: appreciate the compliment.

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T: so apparently there were some press people around while we were having a moment at West End.

I: tell me about it...

I: no wait, let me guess instead.

I: we made the front page story again?

T: yup. This once not as Tim and Irina but as Red Robin and his vigilante love interest.

I: now I'm starting to think that the press loves us way too much.

T: they sure love creating a whole drama out of just one fricking picture.

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I: sorry darling but I won't be able to make it tonight.

T: oh, it's okay.

I: how about I compensate this date?

T: care to elaborate?

I: tomorrow evening, my place. I bet you'll be surprised.

T: can't wait, love.

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T: get online on the other chat; the Lovebirds one. As soon as you can.

I: I had put the notifs on mute because Steph and Jon really text a lot and most of it is irrelevant to me.

T: what's happening right now is highly relevant.

I: how about you tell me then, Timmy Toes?

T: nope. See for yourself.

I: holy shit, there are about 300 unread messages.

T: start reading from today 13:00.

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