Brownies

The next morning, Robin and Barbara were still sleeping on the couch together. Robin smiled as he was still cuddled up to Barbara. A couple minutes later, Robin stirred and yawned, slowly waking up. He soon realized he was cuddled up to Barbara, a blanket covering both of them. Barbara stirred, then woke up. Robin blushed and sat up. "Morning," yawned Barbara as she adjusted her glasses. "Morning to you too Babs," replied Robin, "I guess we must have dozed off... didn't mean to cuddle up to you..."

"I'm not complaining," said Barbara, "besides, it wasn't actually sexual." Robin took out the blanket and nervously asked, "you won't tell Dick I slept with you, right?" Barbara tenderly touched Robin's face and said, "it's okay Robin. Just between you and me. Besides, we're just friends anyway..." Robin nodded and said, "yeah... just friends..." For the next five weeks, Dick kept on refusing to watch Buffy with Barbara, making up the common excuse that he was either on a mission with the Titans or training with them. And Robin of course filled in for Dick, always watching Buffy with Barbara. Sometimes Dinah would watch with them, other times she wouldn't. On one particular day, Robin was in the kitchen with Kevin, who was cooking a batch of brownies with a recipe given to him by Victor Stone, AKA Cyborg. This particular recipe for brownies was a recipe made by Victor's grandmother. Victor heard that Kevin was a good cook, and he wanted Kevin to make his grandmother's brownies. "I just don't get it, Kevin." Robin said in frustration. "What don't you get Robin?" Kevin asked as he then took the fresh brownies out of the oven. "I feel like Dick is constantly avoiding Barbara on purpose," said Robin, "he never comes on Tuesday night to watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer with Babs, and I've been filling in for him. Not that I hate the show or anything. I just feel like a substitute boyfriend if you know what I mean."

"What makes you think Dick would be avoiding Babs on purpose?" Kevin asked as he smelled the brownies in satisfaction. "He's always been telling her that he needs to train with the Titans or he's on some super important mission and doesn't need her help as Oracle," said Robin, rolling his eyes when mentioning Dick's many excuses, "once is understandable. I mean, he's a superhero. But five times? Come on, man! I feel like all this training with the Titans is a cover-up for something. You think I'm being paranoid?" Suddenly Tyler walked in and said, "Even the world's greatest detective needs Oracle. Also, Star's been hanging around with him lately. There's CCTV footage of them at restaurants and bars. Thirdly, there have normally been hickeys on his neck lately."

Kevin and Robin squeaked in surprise when Tyler suddenly walked in, but when Kevin regained his composure, he said, "translation? I don't think you're being paranoid. But I get it. And everything Tyler is saying, while too much information in my opinion, does arouse suspicion. I do think that superheroes do need to have a life outside of the capes and masks. And I'm not even interested in being a superhero. But I understand where you're coming from Robin. I understand that leading a team is a difficult task. The arrogant always envy those who lead and believe they can lead better, not realizing how great a responsibility it is. And while I'm trying not to take sides, you can't say all that training has made Dick a bad leader."

"I get that," said Robin, "Dick Grayson has earned the right to be the leader of a superhero team that has saved the world maybe once or twice. That's respectable. But you know who else is the leader of a superhero team? Superman!" Tyler rolled her eyes and sarcastically scoffed, "oh great, you're going to bring Superman into this. Awesome. Wow. And seriously Kevin? For someone so smart, you can be so clueless sometimes." Tyler of course hated Superman. Kara, on the other hand, she was willing to tolerate for Kevin's sake. "Hear me out," reasoned Robin, "Superman is considered one of the greatest superheroes of them all. Next to your dad, Kevin, he's part of the big leagues! He is the leader of the Justice League of America! That's a pretty big deal. Superman has to lead all these superheroes when it comes to protecting humanity and saving the world as we know it practically every day! But Clark still has enough time on his hands to work as a reporter and spend quality time with his wife and son!" Kevin listened and replied, "the dude's got a point. Kara has told me about the times she spent with her cousin and his son Jonathan. She even showed me a picture of her holding Jonathan when he was a baby. Clark really enjoys spending time with her when he's not Superman. And Dad at least makes enough time to spend time with us when he's not Batman." Robin nodded and said, "yeah! If Clark Kent can be Superman, lead the Justice League of America, and spend time with his family, then I'm sure Dick Grayson can be Nightwing, lead the Titans, and take time out of his Tuesday night to watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer with his girlfriend! It's the least he can do, and superheroes deserve a night off!" He huffed in frustration. Kevin placed his hand on Robin shoulder and said, "hey give it time. I'm sure Dick will find a Tuesday night to spend it with Babs. Because I'm optimistic that he still loves her. I just hope Dick and I can arrange a double date with Kara and Babs. That would be fun. Not to change the subject Rob, but would you be willing to drive over to the Titans Tower to give Victor these brownies? I'd come with you, but I'm doing combat training with Dinah in about an hour."

"Sure. Maybe the drive to Jump City will clear my head," said Robin, "I'm honestly tempted to eat those brownies. They smell really delicious, and can you blame me for jonesing for a brownie right now?" Tyler chuckled, "I can't. And seriously? How can you not be suspicious of Dick Grayson due to the hickeys on his neck?" Kevin put the brownies in a container while ignoring Tyler's comments and said, "this is why you're my friend Robin. Thank you so much." Robin took the brownies and said, "say hi to Dinah for me!" Robin then put the brownies into the passenger seat of his Freebird, and then he drove out of Wayne Manor with the intent to drive to Jump City. While driving he listened to You're No Good by Linda Ronstadt. An hour later he made it to the Titans Tower in Jump City. He went inside and after making pleasantries with Beast Boy and Raven, Robin gave the brownies to Cyborg. Starfire was nowhere to be seen, and neither was Nightwing unsurprisingly. "Here you go Vic, your grandma's brownies made by Kevin Beaumont," said Robin. "Thanks Rob," said Victor, "let's see how your friend did with my grandma's recipe." Victor took a brownie and ate it. His eyes widened. "My god," he said, "these taste just like my grandma's brownies! Your friend Kevin did a great job cooking these, Robin Warner. You and Kevin got the seal of approval from me." Robin smiled and said, "glad you like them. Mind if I have a piece?" Cyborg nodded and said, "by all means. You delivered them, so you deserve to try a bite." Robin took another brownie and took a bite out of it. They were indeed delicious and he could understand why Victor loved these brownies cooked by his grandmother so much. "It's like I'm nine years old all over again," said Cyborg. "Y'know, these brownies would really go well with a glass of milk," said Robin, "you don't mind, do you?"

"Go ahead," encouraged Cyborg, "and get me a glass too!" Robin then poured two glasses of milk for him and Cyborg. After they finished the brownies and milk, Robin casually said, "I think I'll drive back to Gotham. You don't mind if I use the bathroom before I leave, do you?" Raven then said, "sure; whatever. Just wash your hands." Robin then went into the bathroom, opening it so that he could do his business. When he went inside, he saw that Dick Grayson and Kory Anders were both inside. Much to Robin's horror, Dick and Kori were both barely clothed, he could see many parts of their skin that should not be seen, and they were both performing lewd and sexual acts together!

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