DON'T MESS WITH THE "S"

‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎AS SOON AS HE FELT conner's hands on him, his shoulders relaxed. it drew a quiet groan out of him, holding all his tension in the exact spot that the kryptonian somehow always knew how to find.

‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎maybe he was getting too predictable with his pain points. more likely, though ? conner had a good memory for that kind of thing. tim had almost fallen completely into the touch, feeling the exhaustion creep back in before the dude hit him.

‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎snorting, tim looked back at his partner. “ uh huh. very romantic, thanks. ” despite his words, he moved to stand up. a shower would help with the dull throb that had settled in, at least. “ you joining me ? ”

 conner may have scoffed and rolled his eyes, but he couldn't keep the smile from immediately creeping back onto his face. " oh, you want romantic? i can do that. you won't even know what hit you. it'll be like a freight train of romance! "

he let tim stand up, of course, but didn't bother to let go of his shoulders. rather, he instead wrapped his arms around his middle to hold him still ( like a cat who might try to wriggle away ) while conner peppered his cheek with kisses.

" forget the shower, babe. i'm gonna run you a bath - 'cuz that's the romantic thing to do - and i'm gonna sneakily turn off your alarm when you're not looking so we can sleep in tomorrow morning. "

a mixture of scenarios and dialogue for nighttime shenanigans. tw for mentions of alcohol, substance usage, and suggestive themes.

( SCENARIOS )

[ BUZZ ] - our muses are drinking and / or getting high on a rooftop.

[ CAMP ] - our muses are camping in the woods, telling ghost stories by the fire, when they suddenly hear something scary.

[ CONCERT ] - our muses attend a major pop star's concert and fan out.

[ DANCE ] - our muses go out clubbing and start dancing up on each other.

[ DIM ] - our muses make cocktails and slow dance in a dimly lit kitchen at 11pm.

[ DINER ] - our muses decide to hit up a diner at midnight and order breakfast.

[ DRINK ] - our muses meet up for drinks at a lowkey bar.

[ DRIVE ] - our muses are on a late night road trip and have to make a pit stop somewhere questionable.

[ EMPTY ] - our muses explore an abandoned building and almost get caught by [pick: security / squatters / other explorers / something else].

[ FRESH ] - our muses decide to sit outside one of their homes for fresh air and a meaningful conversation at 1am.

[ GAME ] - our muses stay up until 4am playing video games in the living room.

[ GRAVE ] - our muses explore a cemetery / graveyard and find something spooky.

[ HAUNT ] - our muses explore a location that is notoriously haunted and have a paranormal encounter.

[ HIDE ] - our muses are hiding out together in [pick: the attic / the bathroom / a closet / the garage / somewhere else] at a party they didn't want to attend.

[ HIKE ] - our muses are hiking along a new trail and find something interesting / odd after getting lost.

[ MASK ] - our muses attend a masquerade (or some other masked event) and unknowingly become dance partners.

[ PLAY ] - our muses have fun at a playground at 1am.

[ RITUAL ] - our muses conduct a [pick: cult-like / pagan / satanic / spell] ritual deep in the middle of a forest.

[ ROOM ] - our muses are deliriously sprawled out in one of their bedrooms at 5am after talking all night.

[ SHINE ] - our muses are laying on a blanket in the grass and stargazing.

[ SHORE ] - our muses attend a bonfire party on the beach and wind up talking and walking along the shore until sunrise.

[ SNACK ] - our muses make a 1am snack run to the nearest corner store / gas station.

[ SNEAK ] - our muses are caught sneaking in or out somewhere (alternate: sender may catch receiver, or vice versa).

[ STUDY ] - our muses spend the evening [pick: studying / training] and accidentally get locked in the [pick: grounds / gym / library / school].

[ SUMMON ] - our muses play with a ouija board (or similar tool) at 3am and get scared by themselves or something worse.

[ SWEAT ] - our muses are laying in bed together post-coitus.

[ SWIM ] - our muses sneak into the community pool for a late night swim.

[ VENUE ] - our muses drink and get rowdy at a rock show in a small venue.

[ WALK ] - our muses take a late night stroll around the neighborhood / town / city.

[ WET ] - our muses skinny dip in a lake / pond once the sun starts to go down.

( DIALOGUE )

❛ it's hard to see the stars in the city. ❜

❛ can you spot any constellations? ❜

❛ can i get you a drink? ❜

❛ i'm so tired, but i can't sleep… ❜

❛ it's too late for that. ❜

❛ this is gonna require an all-nighter. ❜

❛ how is it already two in the morning? ❜

❛ gonna grab a midnight snack. you want something? ❜

❛ can i take you home? ❜

❛ did you hear that? ❜

❛ i can't see shit. ❜

❛ why do hauntings never seem to happen during the day? ❜

❛ first one to fall asleep has to buy breakfast in the morning. ❜

❛ are you still awake? ❜

❛ are you okay? it sounded like you were having a bad dream. ❜

❛ well, you seemed like you were having a good dream… was it about me? ❜

❛ hey! no falling asleep on me! you better wake up! ❜

❛ what do you think about when you're falling asleep? ❜

❛ shh! keep your voice down! ❜

❛ please tell me you see that too… ❜

❛ i think we're being followed… ❜

❛ who the fuck are you?! why are you following me?! ❜

❛ why the hell are you up so late? ❜

❛ getting into some late night mischief? … yeah, me neither. ❜

❛ can you stay up with me, please? i just need some company… ❜

❛ don't turn on the light! ❜

❛ could you at least turn on a light or something? ❜

❛ who cares? it's not like anyone can see us. ❜

❛ this place is freakier at night… ❜

"he's proud of the choices you've made and the person that you've become," dick answers without hesitation, glad to see that kon is already feeling better. (dick's been the source of inferiority complex issues within his own family -- he really doesn't need to cause them in other families.).

 " ...yeah? no bullshit? " clark had to have accepted him eventually, especially after the kents had adopted him, but it was still a relief to hear about it from someone else. after all, his words of reassurance could often feel like empty platitudes, but dick? nah, he wouldn't sugarcoat things. probably. kon doesn't think so, anyway. " i mean, i'd get it if he wasn't though, y'know? i wouldn't be too happy with me either, ha... i don't blame him. and he's really great, he is! it's just... "

almost sheepishly, kon sips his milkshake just to have something to fill the brief silence with. and he does get it, but hey, he didn't choose to be a living weapon whose sole purpose was to replace superman ( he wasn't even good at it, either; he couldn't fill those shoes when superman was dead, and he still can't do it when he's alive ).

" it sucks being, like, the one guy in the whole world he beefs with. i mean, the one who isn't a crazy evil villain, obviously. whatever, we've got the same parents now, anyway. " ever the performer ( and dick understands that part well ), kon's grin persists through the gloomy comments into more cheerful territory. " he has to be nice to me, or i'll tell ma. "

ah, you might have stepped in it, grayson, dick can't help but think to himself when kon starts to fidget with his burger's wrapper. he can understand not always having the best relationship with one's mentor (donna and roy have, sometimes hypocritically, called him the poster child for it); albeit, it's almost odd to think that clark would fall into similar pitfalls as bruce considering how much he's watched the family grow and change throughout the years.

(then again, dick is sure clark has his own problems that kon has to deal with...)

 good friends, of course -- but sometimes clark talks about dick like he's a son. and kon isn't jealous, obviously, in some ways he hardly knows clark, but... yeah, fine, he's jealous. it doesn't always feel fair, but he's making peace with it. " yeah, cool. that's cool. he's really nice, and... yeah. nice. "

before kon can get too deep into sulking into his milkshake, he promptly brightens up again. deep down, he knows dick is probably just saying that to make him feel better, but hey. it works.

" yeah, whatever, i'm suuure he totally does. " he gives an exaggerated, sarcastic eye roll, but it's too late. kon is already grinning too hard to pretend he doesn't buy it. " no but really, what's he say? "

"yeah, superman says that too, but he's usually lying about it," dick says with an amused twitch of his lips when kon tries to refute the food. unsurprisingly, when kon actually takes a look at the food that dick brought for him, he seems captivated by its charms. dick deals the final blow by giving kon a chocolate milkshake, and he knew kon would be ready to eat.

 " psh. he would say that, wouldn't he? he's way too proud. " the apple really didn't fall far from the tree. kon scoffs, though it's nothing but playful. " you should see him when he comes home for dinner. "

which is often the most kon actually sees him at a time, and even then, he's not like he hasn't darted out the front door in the middle of dessert to jump into action on the opposite side of the globe. kon picks at the wrapper of his burger just to stall before quietly asking -- " you're close with him, right? i just figured. he talks about you all the time, y'know. "

𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 -

01. avoids eye contact or looking at the floor. 02. wringing hands together in silence. 03. fidgeting with the hem of their shirt, unable to stay still. 04. looking at receiver in long silence before looking away. 05. silently leaves a folded note on the table in front of the other. 06. touches the others arm but pulls back out of guilt.

𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 -

01. slams fist onto a table without saying a word. 02. exhaling sharply through their nose and clenching their jaw. 03. throws an object across the room. 04. crossing their arms tightly, digging fingers into their own skin. 05. pacing the room with heavy steps. 06. glares at the other with a clenched fist.

𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 -

01. gently pushing stray hair behind the others ear. 02. resting their forehead against the others. 03. cups the others face with both hands. 04. pressing a kiss to the others forehead in silence. 05. lingering touches against the others face. 06. wraps their arms around the other from behind and rests their head on the others shoulder.

𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 -

01. wiping their eyes before someone can notice. 02. pressing their face into a pillow to muffle sobs. 03. pulls the other into a desperate hug and wont let go. 04. silently reaching for the others hand, needing comfort. 05. walks into the room with red-rimmed eyes and no words.

𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 -

01. spins the other around without warning in a hug. 02. links arms with the other and tugs them along happily. 03. provides the other with a handmade gift. 04. tackles the other in a sudden and joyful hug. 05. kisses the others cheek unexpectedly and grins.

𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐫 -

01. backing away slowly and looking for exits. 02. hiding behind the other and peeking around. 03. flinches at sudden movement from the other. 04. presses their back against the wall with eyes darting around the room. 05. jumps at a noise and instinctively grabs the others hand.

𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠

01. tucks a blanket gently around the other person's shoulders. 02. applies a bandage with slow and deliberate care. 03. brings them food and water and watches to ensure they eat. 04. runs fingers through their hair in efforts to soothe. 05. rubs soothing circles on the others back while they cry. 06. stays silently by the others side in support without saying a word.

𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠

‎‎‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎[ TXT :CLONE BOY👽💖 ] ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎alfred's cooking is just as great but he doesn't make sweets that often anymore ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎[ TXT :CLONE BOY👽💖 ] ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎mostly just special occasions ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎[ TXT :CLONE BOY👽💖 ] ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ hence why you're my hook up for sweets now, AND coffee cause you really must love me ‎

[ TXT : TIM 🐦 ] I gotta keep your attention somehow! you're gonna start associating me with a sugar high lol [ TXT : TIM 🐦 ] jkjk maybe just seeing you is a special occasion in itself 😘 that's why i gotta bring the goods!

‎‎‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎[ TXT : CLONE BOY👽💖 ] ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎okay hey how are you ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎[ TXT : CLONE BOY👽💖 ] ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎please come as fast as you can with the pie the caffeine crash is gonna kill me ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎[ TXT : CLONE BOY👽💖 ] ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎this is what happens when you share your mom's amazing cooking, i'm spoiled now conner

[ TXT : TIM 🐦 ] YOU LITERALLY HAVE A BUTLERRRR and THAT'S what spoiled you??? [ TXT : TIM 🐦 ] okok she's obviously very happy you like it. and I'm glad too of course [ TXT : TIM 🐦 ] I'll stop for coffee on the way then too 👍 since you remembered your manners lol