[ Jason likes cheesy- well, now he does, because he has a reason to like it, and it's all Barry. being there for people is always a tricky thing, especially when you're not sure they want you there, but this is different. it always is with his boyfriend.
Jason smirks at just how cute and sheepish Barry looks, leaning in to kiss his jaw.]
I dunno, they're kinda cute. You look all... business man. So professional.
[ Even though he's in sneakers but, you know. A for effort?
Reaching out, he takes Jason's hand and squeezes it, smile still bright there in his lips. ]
You wanna come back to my place? I actually have a new one if you can believe it. Like... actual apartment kinda deal. I still like my little hideout that I have, but. Had to be a bit more professional with the job, you know?
[ Jason curls his hand around Barry's, feeling utterly relieved that he's back here again. that they're together again. feels like it's been forever and a day. ]
An actual apartment? Holy shit, you really are going all pro, huh. Like some kinda proper adult. Yeah, I wanna go back to your place.
[ he's glad Barry kept the other place too though. he really, really likes that one. it's so Barry, and it's a special place to him too, having spent his own birthday weekend there. ]
It really is kind of like I'm an adult or something, right? So weird. When did that happen?
[ Huffing a laugh, he gives another squeeze to Jason's hand and tugs him along before he stops and looks back to him. ]
Uh... how did you get here exactly?
[ He obviously knows Jason has (had??) a bike and all given that time they went on it together, but. He didn't bring that with him, did he? Pretty sure Dick doesn't have his own Nightwing plane? ]
I dunno, man. But I hope this doesn't mean you're gonna drop your hot, young boyfriend.
[he leans in and drops a kiss against Barry's cheek, cause he's kidding. he's mostly kidding.]
I took a plane, man. Just like last time. My flight got in earlier and I found out when you were gonna get outta work so I've just been hanging around getting some shit ready.
So no bike then? Well, little disappointed there, but. You just being here makes up for that. [ A beat. ] Disappointed because... you look hot on that bike. In case you didn't know.
[ And he absolutely DOES wink to the other before he huffs a laugh and tugs on his hand to follow him for the closest bus stop he takes. Barry Allen? Own a car? Yeah no. He can drive, sure. But no car for the moment. Too slow and all. Not that a bus is any faster. ]
So... what kinda shit exactly were you getting ready?
[ disappointed? ouch. Jason hates that word, probably more than any word in the English language, but... when Barry follows it up with a compliment it's not so bad, and he lets out a soft laugh, squeezing his hand. ]
Guess that's just something you're gonna have to look forward to next time you come back to San Fran.
[ Jason is still there. he was hoping to be back in Gotham by now, but... nope. which is why it's even nicer that he got a chance to come here to Central City. ]
Oh, you know. Just some birthday things. Nothing fancy. I thought maybe we could have like... a moonlight picnic thing. Found a cool place to just hang, but I didn't know you moved so it's near your old spot.
We can uhm... borrow a car for the night? I'll put it right back once we're done.
[ Raising his brows, Barry laughs a little sheepishly when Jason gives the suggestionβ plan? of a moonlight picnic. The weather isn't bad and it's not raining, so. Definitely doable just... not anything he thought he'd ever do in his life? But hey, he likes surprises and new things and if that's what Jason really has in mind for them, well. He's for it. ]
That is... something I did not have on my bucket list but am absolutely going to put on there just to scratch off.
[ Smiling brightly over to the other as they go, he blinks then in surprise a little before he lets his gaze wander off some, head tilting. ]
Wait. By borrow a car do you mean... [ and the look he gives the other is more than enough to show that he's thinking of "stealing" being the idea that Jason has. ]
It's... yeah. I realize it's probably a shitty plan. It could have gone wrong if it did rain tonight, or if you weren't in the mood. Or yeah, it's kinda late and you probably has work tomorrow too, right? But I didn't have a lot to go on, or work with, and I thought maybe it would be romantic or something.
[ he's not usually the rambling type, but here he is, rambling away, scratching at the back of his neck as he watches Barry. ]
Just for a little while. They won't even know it's gone. I used to boost cars all the time, I know what I'm doing. I'll even drive carefully.
Ok, first off? No. Not a bad idea β the picnic thing. It is... ridiculously cute and sweet and sentimental and nothing I ever thought anyone would ever do for me, so. Really good, I like it.
[ He makes sure to go with that first as he comes to stand in front of the other, brows raised and bag held there at his side. ]
Second, I need to let it be known that I do not encourage nor approve of the borrowing of someone's car with boosting it because, you know, The Flash and all.
[ Though he makes sure to say that last part a little quietly. ]
However, [ And here he hums a little. ] If it's... just for a little while and you return it all fine and dandy then... I guess so. Yeah.
Okay, good. That's good. I was hoping you'd think that.
[ but now that Barry comes to stand in front of him and gives him that eyebrow raised look, he remembers that Barry is probably less like him and more like Dick or Bruce, who would ten thousand percent not be cool with his plan, and chastise him for it.
which, okay. fair enough. it's not like Robin is supposed to be stealing cars either- and he doesn't anymore. he doesn't do any of that shit anymore, but this isn't stealing.
he brightens a bit at Barry's however, though, and then full on grins when he agrees to it, relieved that he isn't going to get an earful for his suggestion. ]
Just for a little while and I'll return it without a scratch. Come on.
[ Jason snags Barry's hand this time, intertwining his fingers as he pulls him down a side street, going into surveying mode as he checks out both the area around them and the line of parked cars till he finds the right one. ]
This one's good. They're parked for the whole night, there's no alarm, and this model's easy to start up. It's an older car, less fancy shit to get around. Plus, there's no camera's on any of the buildings that'll catch us at this angle.
[ When he's pulled, he follows, keeping an eye on their surroundings while Jason checks out their "available options" for the night. Honestly, some part of him can't believe he's going along with this? But another part tells himself it's fine and he trusts Jason to know what he's doing with all this.
Which, speaking of. ]
Wow, you... really know your stuff about all this, huh?
[ Not wanting that to come off as though he's chiding him, he gives Jason's arm a squeeze. ]
Probably comes in handy when a quick getaway is needed, you know?
[ Well. For people that aren't him. However, sometimes he gets shot and can't heal as quickly as he'd like and so being lifted or carried or, in this case, driven around, helps a lot. Not that he's expecting any shooting to be going on while they're here enjoying their night. ]
[ honestly there's a part of Jason that can't believe Barry is going along with this either, and this niggling feeling of him being a terrible influence and an even worse boyfriend is there in the back of his head. but... Jason's never turned down a bad idea, and this isn't too terrible, considering. considering what, he's not sure, but it'll be fine. ]
Yeah, I guess I do. Helped me survive for a while, you know? Parts are money, and money is food. When my mom was still alive it helped her out too. She wasn't exactly taking care of shit so I had to.
[ he goes on, suddenly like an open book as he gets the car door open and climbs in, reaching across to open the door for Barry as well. he tosses his bag in the back, then gets to work on starting up the car. ]
They're both pretty different so I like 'em in different ways. But I prefer the freedom of my bike.
[ Barry listens as he slips into the passenger seat, his own bag set in the back while he watches Jason get to work in starting up the car. He hasn't really spoken much about his past aside from this and that and Barry hasn't pushed or pried. So when Jason offers that up, he takes it as a sign of the level of trust he has for him. ]
You look good on your bike. In case I already didn't make that clear.
[ He smiles, hand reaching over to smooth along Jason's arm and he leans in then to press a kiss to his cheek. ]
Thank you for coming out like this. Really. I'm glad you're here.
[ it's definitely a level of trust, and comfort and just being in the right state of mind right now, doing what he does best, and having someone to actually be with while doing so. ]
This is a motorcycle fetish side of you that I never knew existed till tonight.
[ he teases, but he's glad that Barry thinks he looks good on his bike. he's definitely going to let that get to his head just a little bit.
he gets the car started just about the same time Barry leans in to press a kiss to his cheek, and he reaches out, brushing his fingers through his boyfriends hair, sliding his hand to the back of his neck so he can pull him in for a more proper kiss. ]
Nowhere else I'd rather be, babe. I've missed you a lot, you know.
[ Letting his lips brush over Jason's for that proper kiss, he pulls back after a moment to lick them over, teasing the other on him before he settles back in his seat.
Reaching for his seatbelt, he pauses then, an idea touching his thoughts. ]
You know... [ Glancing to the backseat, he grins a little over to Jason, a shrug. ] ...could always get a little cozy back there later on if you're up for it.
[ damn, he's missed these kisses. feels good to have his lips pressed against Barry's again. he's all smiles when the other pulls back, letting his hand travel across his face before it drops.
he puts his own seatbelt on, pausing at those words, glancing back over his shoulder as well before his gaze meet's Barry's with a sly grin. ]
Oh, I'm up for it. It's a pretty roomy back seat, too...
[ fuck, he loves this guy. loves him so wholeheartedly. he can't help but laugh, leaning in for another quick kiss before he gets to pulling the car out of the spot and heads down the street. ]
[ He points in a certain direction before he tosses a smile over to the other. ]
How are things back with the others?
[ By asking, he's hoping it's not anything that's going to sour this lighthearted mood they have going on right now between them in this stolen borrowed car. But he knows it had been a difficult thing for him at first β how Jason hadn't wanted it and felt betray, in a sense, with being shipped off with Dick and the others.
Thankfully, at least, with how fast Barry is, any amount of distance between them is never really All That Much. It's just more a matter of needing time for it. Something which he can't always find enough of for himself, it seems. ]
[ Jason takes off the way Barry directs, hoping he's a good navigator. he kinda has to be with all that speed, right?
the mood doesn't sour at Barry's question, mostly cause Jason doesn't want to let anything fuck up this time they have together. even with how fast Barry is, they've both been busy and it's been kinda rough. ]
It's alright. Dick has us training basically day and night as if some kinda fucking apocalypse is headed our way. I'm like bro, we just fought the last one, I think we're cool for a while. But who knows, I guess.
[ he shrugs, turning when Barry directs him and keeps driving down the road at a very reasonable speed. ]
Oh yeah? Must mean those muscles of yours are getting a nice work out.
[ And he most definitely wink wonks at him as he says that, unable to stop the brief huff of laughter from leaving his lips because... hoo boy. So corny. It's nice though. To be like this together again and with Jason driving... a "borrowed vehicle" but, you know. That's just how it be with them sometimes. ]
Things have been pretty quiet around here in the crime scene β which is good. Don't get me wrong. It's just the whole being an adult thing with a job like this and still trying to see if Bruce can help any with my dad's case...
[ He sighs, elbow resting there on the ledge of the window. ]
But anyways. Let's not get into that since we're out for a good time and I get to see you again.
[ Jason smirks. he doesn't mind corny. he likes it a whole fucking lot, actually- especially when it's coming from Barry. they've been a lot of things together already. corny can definitely be one of them. ]
Crime scene. Hah. Can't believe you still have to adult shit while being a superhero.
[ for once, he feels privileged. he doesn't have to worry about that right now. then again, even when he did it's not like he had an actual job. boosting cars and selling parts probably doesn't count. ]
Do the two of you still get together a lot?
[ Barry probably sees Bruce more than he does, these days. and Bruce doesn't even know Barry sees him. ]
You can talk about it if you want to. Or not if you don't. But you can.
No, it's ok. We're here to have fun and I'd rather spend my time talking about my super strong and hot boyfriend who knows how to hotwire cars.
[ Huffing a laugh, he warmly smiles over to the other there in the driver's seat and even goes so far as to brush the tips of his fingers along the inside of Jason's thigh there, maybe even letting them dip down a little low but not enough to properly distract. Wouldn't want to have them get into an accident after all.
Hand pulling back, he hums, pleased and content, stretching his legs out a bit there as he watches everything pass them by. ]
But when my dad gets out, you should meet him. I mean... I'd like you to. If you're ok with it.
Well I mean, it is your birthday, so you can definitely talk about your super strong and hot boyfriend instead if you want to.
[ he grins, shifting his leg just a little more into Barry's touch. even if it's for a moment, he just can't help himself. once they get out of this car, Jason's plan is to not go a single second without touching him.
it's a little more distracting when Barry says he wants him to meet his dad, and he glances over, lips parting for a moment before his eyes are back on the road. ]
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[ Jason likes cheesy- well, now he does, because he has a reason to like it, and it's all Barry. being there for people is always a tricky thing, especially when you're not sure they want you there, but this is different. it always is with his boyfriend.
Jason smirks at just how cute and sheepish Barry looks, leaning in to kiss his jaw.]
I dunno, they're kinda cute. You look all... business man. So professional.
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[ Even though he's in sneakers but, you know. A for effort?
Reaching out, he takes Jason's hand and squeezes it, smile still bright there in his lips. ]
You wanna come back to my place? I actually have a new one if you can believe it. Like... actual apartment kinda deal. I still like my little hideout that I have, but. Had to be a bit more professional with the job, you know?
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An actual apartment? Holy shit, you really are going all pro, huh. Like some kinda proper adult. Yeah, I wanna go back to your place.
[ he's glad Barry kept the other place too though. he really, really likes that one. it's so Barry, and it's a special place to him too, having spent his own birthday weekend there. ]
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[ Huffing a laugh, he gives another squeeze to Jason's hand and tugs him along before he stops and looks back to him. ]
Uh... how did you get here exactly?
[ He obviously knows Jason has (had??) a bike and all given that time they went on it together, but. He didn't bring that with him, did he? Pretty sure Dick doesn't have his own Nightwing plane? ]
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[he leans in and drops a kiss against Barry's cheek, cause he's kidding. he's mostly kidding.]
I took a plane, man. Just like last time. My flight got in earlier and I found out when you were gonna get outta work so I've just been hanging around getting some shit ready.
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[ And he absolutely DOES wink to the other before he huffs a laugh and tugs on his hand to follow him for the closest bus stop he takes. Barry Allen? Own a car? Yeah no. He can drive, sure. But no car for the moment. Too slow and all. Not that a bus is any faster. ]
So... what kinda shit exactly were you getting ready?
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[ disappointed? ouch. Jason hates that word, probably more than any word in the English language, but... when Barry follows it up with a compliment it's not so bad, and he lets out a soft laugh, squeezing his hand. ]
Guess that's just something you're gonna have to look forward to next time you come back to San Fran.
[ Jason is still there. he was hoping to be back in Gotham by now, but... nope. which is why it's even nicer that he got a chance to come here to Central City. ]
Oh, you know. Just some birthday things. Nothing fancy. I thought maybe we could have like... a moonlight picnic thing. Found a cool place to just hang, but I didn't know you moved so it's near your old spot.
We can uhm... borrow a car for the night? I'll put it right back once we're done.
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That is... something I did not have on my bucket list but am absolutely going to put on there just to scratch off.
[ Smiling brightly over to the other as they go, he blinks then in surprise a little before he lets his gaze wander off some, head tilting. ]
Wait. By borrow a car do you mean... [ and the look he gives the other is more than enough to show that he's thinking of "stealing" being the idea that Jason has. ]
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[ he's not usually the rambling type, but here he is, rambling away, scratching at the back of his neck as he watches Barry. ]
Just for a little while. They won't even know it's gone. I used to boost cars all the time, I know what I'm doing. I'll even drive carefully.
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[ He makes sure to go with that first as he comes to stand in front of the other, brows raised and bag held there at his side. ]
Second, I need to let it be known that I do not encourage nor approve of the borrowing of someone's car with boosting it because, you know, The Flash and all.
[ Though he makes sure to say that last part a little quietly. ]
However, [ And here he hums a little. ] If it's... just for a little while and you return it all fine and dandy then... I guess so. Yeah.
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[ but now that Barry comes to stand in front of him and gives him that eyebrow raised look, he remembers that Barry is probably less like him and more like Dick or Bruce, who would ten thousand percent not be cool with his plan, and chastise him for it.
which, okay. fair enough. it's not like Robin is supposed to be stealing cars either- and he doesn't anymore. he doesn't do any of that shit anymore, but this isn't stealing.
he brightens a bit at Barry's however, though, and then full on grins when he agrees to it, relieved that he isn't going to get an earful for his suggestion. ]
Just for a little while and I'll return it without a scratch. Come on.
[ Jason snags Barry's hand this time, intertwining his fingers as he pulls him down a side street, going into surveying mode as he checks out both the area around them and the line of parked cars till he finds the right one. ]
This one's good. They're parked for the whole night, there's no alarm, and this model's easy to start up. It's an older car, less fancy shit to get around. Plus, there's no camera's on any of the buildings that'll catch us at this angle.
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Which, speaking of. ]
Wow, you... really know your stuff about all this, huh?
[ Not wanting that to come off as though he's chiding him, he gives Jason's arm a squeeze. ]
Probably comes in handy when a quick getaway is needed, you know?
[ Well. For people that aren't him. However, sometimes he gets shot and can't heal as quickly as he'd like and so being lifted or carried or, in this case, driven around, helps a lot. Not that he's expecting any shooting to be going on while they're here enjoying their night. ]
Do you prefer bikes to cars?
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Yeah, I guess I do. Helped me survive for a while, you know? Parts are money, and money is food. When my mom was still alive it helped her out too. She wasn't exactly taking care of shit so I had to.
[ he goes on, suddenly like an open book as he gets the car door open and climbs in, reaching across to open the door for Barry as well. he tosses his bag in the back, then gets to work on starting up the car. ]
They're both pretty different so I like 'em in different ways. But I prefer the freedom of my bike.
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You look good on your bike. In case I already didn't make that clear.
[ He smiles, hand reaching over to smooth along Jason's arm and he leans in then to press a kiss to his cheek. ]
Thank you for coming out like this. Really. I'm glad you're here.
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This is a motorcycle fetish side of you that I never knew existed till tonight.
[ he teases, but he's glad that Barry thinks he looks good on his bike. he's definitely going to let that get to his head just a little bit.
he gets the car started just about the same time Barry leans in to press a kiss to his cheek, and he reaches out, brushing his fingers through his boyfriends hair, sliding his hand to the back of his neck so he can pull him in for a more proper kiss. ]
Nowhere else I'd rather be, babe. I've missed you a lot, you know.
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Reaching for his seatbelt, he pauses then, an idea touching his thoughts. ]
You know... [ Glancing to the backseat, he grins a little over to Jason, a shrug. ] ...could always get a little cozy back there later on if you're up for it.
[ Wink wink if you catch his drift. ]
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he puts his own seatbelt on, pausing at those words, glancing back over his shoulder as well before his gaze meet's Barry's with a sly grin. ]
Oh, I'm up for it. It's a pretty roomy back seat, too...
[ fuck, he loves this guy. loves him so wholeheartedly. he can't help but laugh, leaning in for another quick kiss before he gets to pulling the car out of the spot and heads down the street. ]
Which way am I heading?
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[ He points in a certain direction before he tosses a smile over to the other. ]
How are things back with the others?
[ By asking, he's hoping it's not anything that's going to sour this lighthearted mood they have going on right now between them in this
stolenborrowed car. But he knows it had been a difficult thing for him at first β how Jason hadn't wanted it and felt betray, in a sense, with being shipped off with Dick and the others.Thankfully, at least, with how fast Barry is, any amount of distance between them is never really All That Much. It's just more a matter of needing time for it. Something which he can't always find enough of for himself, it seems. ]
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the mood doesn't sour at Barry's question, mostly cause Jason doesn't want to let anything fuck up this time they have together. even with how fast Barry is, they've both been busy and it's been kinda rough. ]
It's alright. Dick has us training basically day and night as if some kinda fucking apocalypse is headed our way. I'm like bro, we just fought the last one, I think we're cool for a while. But who knows, I guess.
[ he shrugs, turning when Barry directs him and keeps driving down the road at a very reasonable speed. ]
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[ And he most definitely wink wonks at him as he says that, unable to stop the brief huff of laughter from leaving his lips because... hoo boy. So corny. It's nice though. To be like this together again and with Jason driving... a "borrowed vehicle" but, you know. That's just how it be with them sometimes. ]
Things have been pretty quiet around here in the crime scene β which is good. Don't get me wrong. It's just the whole being an adult thing with a job like this and still trying to see if Bruce can help any with my dad's case...
[ He sighs, elbow resting there on the ledge of the window. ]
But anyways. Let's not get into that since we're out for a good time and I get to see you again.
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[ Jason smirks. he doesn't mind corny. he likes it a whole fucking lot, actually- especially when it's coming from Barry. they've been a lot of things together already. corny can definitely be one of them. ]
Crime scene. Hah. Can't believe you still have to adult shit while being a superhero.
[ for once, he feels privileged. he doesn't have to worry about that right now. then again, even when he did it's not like he had an actual job. boosting cars and selling parts probably doesn't count. ]
Do the two of you still get together a lot?
[ Barry probably sees Bruce more than he does, these days. and Bruce doesn't even know Barry sees him. ]
You can talk about it if you want to. Or not if you don't. But you can.
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[ Huffing a laugh, he warmly smiles over to the other there in the driver's seat and even goes so far as to brush the tips of his fingers along the inside of Jason's thigh there, maybe even letting them dip down a little low but not enough to properly distract. Wouldn't want to have them get into an accident after all.
Hand pulling back, he hums, pleased and content, stretching his legs out a bit there as he watches everything pass them by. ]
But when my dad gets out, you should meet him. I mean... I'd like you to. If you're ok with it.
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[ he grins, shifting his leg just a little more into Barry's touch. even if it's for a moment, he just can't help himself. once they get out of this car, Jason's plan is to not go a single second without touching him.
it's a little more distracting when Barry says he wants him to meet his dad, and he glances over, lips parting for a moment before his eyes are back on the road. ]
Are you sure?