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Hey, are you up to anything at the moment?

Not really. Why?

Mind if I swing by then? We can not-watch a movie together.

Sounds like a plan.

Any special occasion, or just-because?

Just because. [There is a reason but it also qualifies as a just because.] I'm on my way now.

I'll set up the common room.

[Not too long after, he's there and looks around for her.]

[He'll find her in the kitchen, just taking out the bag of popcorn from the microwave. A large glass bowl sits on the counter.]

Go right ahead and make yourself comfortable. I'll be right there.

Already done. [Flops down on the couch and waits for her to return.]

[Not long after, she arrives with fresh popcorn, and two large glasses of lemonade. The television screen was already to the title screen of Shawn of the Dead]

Speaking of nightmares, have you seen this month's planet? I don't even want to think about the jobs they'll have lined up for us.

[She takes her usual seat beside him, grabbing a handful of popcorn for herself as she places it on the table.]

They'll be interesting, that's for sure.

[Smiles at her once she sits down next to him and waits for her to finish nomming her popcorn. Once she does, he leans over and hers a tight hug.]

[The hug catches her off-guard; not the action itself, but how strongly he holds her. For a time, she does nothing but return it with equal warmth. Only when they separate--and even then, by mere inches, does she ask in a soft tone:]

What's wrong?

Talk to me, Dick.

The past week has been an interesting one, lots of stuff to think about.

[There's been both the good and bad. The bad he can't talk about because it's not his story to tell.

Besides, he'd rather enjoy her warmth right now and dwell on things.]

I promise I'll tell you about it in a couple of days. Tonight I was hoping to relax and spend time in your company.

[She nods, knowing that when he says he'll tell her, he'll tell her. Another hug, a kiss on the cheek, and she shifts so that she's leaning against him in what was becoming their usual movie-watching position]

You have my slightly-divided attention.

[Slings his arm around her shoulder and leans into her.]

Slightly-divided, huh? I'd ask what I could do to get your entire attention but I was the one who suggested watching a movie.

That you did.

And you know I'm not one to brag, but this is a pretty good one.

Honestly? I'd be good with whatever right now but I'm all for a pretty good one too. [Relaxes and closes his eyes over for a few moments.]

[She catches a glimpse of this out of the corner of her eye. Obviously, he has only the faintest intention of actually watching the movie. Her curiosity almost gets the better of her, but she knew him well enough not to ask. He said he would tell her, and she would wait until he was ready.]

[In the meanwhile, she lightly weaves her fingers through his hair in a soothing manner. Lightly brushing his forever wild bangs from his forehead.]

Did you hear about the Prom they're actually going to attempt to hold this month?

[A relatively neutral, yet still interesting change of topic]

Apparently, Wally got nominated for Prom King.

[A smile quickly finds it's way on his face when she begins to play with his hair. Lazily moves his head in whatever direction her hand goes.]

Haha, seriously?

[Opens up one eye and looks over at her.]

Actually, I'm not that surprised. He's a friendly guy and seems to know a lot of people here.

[Then she'll just keeping playing with random locks of hair until her arm starts to get tried.]

Mm-hmm. Artemis was nominated for Queen, too.

[Technically, so was Zatanna, but she didn't really care about that.]

I might actually even vote for them.

[Closes his eye over again and rests his cheek on the top of her head.]

Does that mean you're planning on going?

Depends.

On?

Whether or not someone asked me.

[Opens up his eyes and reaches up for her hand that is running through his hair. Laces their fingers together and squeezes her hand.]

I don't think I can technically ask you, since I go to school as Dick and not Robin, but I'd love to go with you all the same.

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