~DEPENDENT~

"It will rain" by Bruno Mars

∆VALARIE POV∆

Damian was in his daze. I only realized that when I mentioned going on a trip and he didn't answer.

"Damian?" I ask "Are you even listening to me?"

"I love you."

And it was plain as day. He said it as if it was a question, but he sort of surprised himself. I heard him right. He said he loved me.

"Damian did you hear me?"

I spin on the heel of my slippers to look at him.

I guess I needed reassurance. Did he actually say that?

Damian wasn't in his daze. He knew what came from his mouth and he knew I knew what he said. The sad part is...I don't even know if he meant to say it out loud.

"What." He asks scratching behind his ear, then switching stances. "I'm sorry I wasn't listening."

"I said, we should go on a trip together. We haven't gone on a date or spent any actual quality time together." I say turning back around to finish cooking.

Where did my balls go?

"You're right. We haven't and I still have your birthday gift I need to give you." He says and I hear him chuckle lightly. "Did you have a place in mind?"

"Not really." I shrug "Surprise me. I'd like to leave pretty soon though."

"Right..." He mumbled "Didn't you just come back?"

"Yes I did." I replied pointing the spoon at him "And I wanna go on another. Is that wrong, amante?"

"No nothing is wrong. It's just been a little weird, you taking two very long vacation trips in the past...three-four months-"

"Whoa whoa." I say putting eggs on a plate with a very sarcastic laugh, then asking, "Have I not been doing my job while I was away? I didn't just pull that pallet idea out of thin air. Weeks of preparing-"

"Hey." He says walking toward me, his hand quickly going to my face and the warmth immediately rushes me. "I'm not saying that. Not at all. You are absolutely the best at what you do."

"I would hope so." She nods reaching back and handing him a plate. "I hope you like eggs and pancakes."

"That and the person who made them." He replied putting his arm around me and kissing my hair. "Smells great."

"Hm." I smirk walking to the pantry for the syrup. "Want any?"

"No, it makes my insides flip and it makes my pancakes soggy.  I like mine with whip cream."

"Weirdo."

I reach for the syrup and realize where it is. Thanks to me it's on the top shelf. Great! Spectacular!

"Need help, my angel?" He asks me, clearly enjoying me struggle. The little grin on his face saying it all. "What happened to that little step stool?"

"Oh haha." I scoff standing back as he comes over and so easily plucks the syrup off the shelf  "Thank you." I say as he puts it in my hand

∆ DAMIAN POV ∆

We sit- stand up and eat our breakfast on the island. We were talking about our trip and where we should go. Of course I'd ask Bruce fo cover for us. On our 'couples trip'. That's what Valarie was calling it.

We decided I'd pick where we were going and I already had a place in mind. When I stayed up late in thought, thinking about what it would be like just to go away and live a normal life, even if it was just for a little while, I ended up calling Jason Todd.

He offered to house us for a bit. He'd let us live in the barn Jack was remodeling into another living space.

"Don't worry about it, we'd love to have you." Is what he said

Yes! Yes, we're crashing their retirement, and DAMN, I feel a bit bad about it, but I know a good vacation on the other side of the country will be good for us. Even if its for a couple of days.

The only problem is Talia.

"We have to go at different times." I say continuing to wash the dishes. It went silent for a while and I asked, "Did you hear me-"

"Yes I heard you." She nods putting her hair up. "I just...I get why. Your mother, God forbid she finds out that Roman isn't here to protect me, she will kill me. Just so I don't corrupt you."

"Corrupt me?" He asks sort of laughing at it "I highly doubt that. I know what she wants and right now she is biding her time. She will strike again and soon. So I'm glad we are discussing traveling-"

"Why don't we just go after her." I say "I'm tired of being the victim. I can fight and I'm willing to-"

"No."

"Damian." I say "Why not. You and me maybe Bruce and-"

"No." He repeats more sternly looking at me. "No one is doing anything. I won't let you risk your life. The league of shadows isn't a game. They kill. They will kill you-"

"You don't think I can defend myself do you?" I asked and he dried his hands on the cloth then running his fingers through his hair as I fold my arms and glare in disbelief. "The lack of faith-"

"I'm sure you can. For how long will you last? Say I fight and my father, Grayson and Drake. We catch them by surprise and say while we're fighting Talia somehow captures you." I say  rubbing my lips together, eyes so very focused on her. "She will publically kill you. Bring everyone who has been in the league just to cut off your head, that's considering she will grant you a quick death. Who's to say she won't burn you at the stake like they did witches, use the horses to dislodge your limbs, crucify you like the Romans did Christ." I had begun to yell now.

I could tell she was thinking and that's what I wanted. Maybe knock some sense into her and get her to understand the seriousness.

"Then why are we together? If my safety is so important then-"

"Is that what you want?" I ask getting very annoyed

"No! You are...amante please. I don't know what you want me to do. What do you want from me?"

"I want you to be safe. Do you understand? As much as I dislike Roman, he guaranteed your safety.  Now that he's MIA-"

"I didn't need his services anymore. Roman wasn't worried about me he was looking out for himself. I'd rather put myself in your hands than his." She admits reaching to hold my hand.

There was a pause and I realized why she was acting like this. From her shaking hand, Valarie had a legitimate reason and I am a fool for not realizing it. I feel my arms reach out for her and her head burried itself in my chest as I rest my chin on top of her curls.

"Come here, angel" I whisper

She was afraid of flying.

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