Father's Day!!!

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Robin P.O.V

I have been living with Bruce for four years now. Alfred and Bruce was all I really had growing up... Father's day is coming up... I typically never look at the stuff out since we don't celebrate it.... But it caught my attention.

It was a traveling cup which had a bat signal and the words "You may not be Batman but your a hero to me"

Very cheesy I know but I mean Bruce saved me from having to be in a orphanage. Bruce gave me a place to eat, to shower, to sleep he got me into the best school Gotham has to offer.. He gave me a home... Batman he gave me away to deal with the pain... He gave me an outlet...

I couldn't help myself but to pick it up for him..... Turns out it came with a Father's Day card who would have thought.

Sure Bruce is like a father to me. He has been for a long time but he is also the type of person that doesn't really Express that much emotions so it's hard to tell what he considers me...

"Am I just a kid he took in?"
"Does he only see me as his Protege?"
"Am I a disappointment to him?"
"Is he proud of me?"
"Am I like his son?"
"What will he think or even say when I give him Father's Day gifts?"

WHAT ON EARTH WAS I THINKING??? HE'S GOING TO HATE IT!

Next thing I know there's a hand on my shoulder giving it a light squeeze.

"You okay?" Bruce asked.
"Uhh yeah..." I responded.

When did I get here? Was I really that deep into my thoughts?

The bag was still in my hand.....

"What's that?" He asked studying me.
"A bag.." I answered.
"I meant what's in it?" He asked still interrogating me while watching my every move.
"Ummm.." I said.

I never really hid things from Bruce.. He can always tell if your hiding something. One time Jason lied to him and he knew right away... Which is partly why I never lie to him.

Bruce's phone started to go off....

"I have to answer it.. We'll finish this later." Bruce said before leaving.

Crap Bruce wouldn't forget this and I can't lie to him..... Hmmm... so here are my options:

A. Tell him the truth
B. Get Alfred involved
C. Hide it at Mount Justice
D. Run away to Wally's house
E. Run away to Artemis's house
F. Run away to Roy's house

None of those really sound like good options.... It could get very awkward if I tell him. Mount Justice has security cameras. Ehh he'd expect me to go to 1 of their houses since I'm closest to them.. Guess Alfred is really my only hope.

"Hey Alf." I said.
"Yes Master Dick?" He asked raising a eyebrow.
"Do you think you could distract Bruce?" I asked.
"Why if I may ask?" He questioned back.
"I did something stupid." I openly admitted.

Alfred was really the only person I could open up to.

"Like?" He asked.
"I bought Bruce something for Fathers day...." I started.
"But not because I think of him as a father!" I quickly added to help hide that part but obviously Alfred could tell I was lying...

                      *Father's Day*

  I did what any person would do. I added my name to the card put it in the envelope and placed that a long with the cup at his spot on the table and dashed out of the manor...

It was 11pm when I finally came home. I hoped that Bruce would be patrolling... I spent my day hanging out with Roy and Wally..

When I reached my bed room door. There was a dim light  inside of the room. I mentally gulped hoping Alfred accidentally turned it on but my gut knew Bruce was in there...

I opened the door to see him sitting in my computer chair facing the door.

"It's eleven o'clock at night.... Where were you?" Bruce demanded a answer.
"I was hanging with Wally and Roy.. I lost track of time... Sorry." I openly admitted.

Bruce stood up.

"Look... I'm not.... I'm not good at saying Thank you.... But... I... appreciate what you gave me." Bruce admitted.
"So you didn't hate it.." I said.
"No.. Why would I?" Bruce responded.
"Well I mean I'm not your son.." I said looking at the ground.
"Dick I don't have a biological son." Bruce said.
"I know." I repiled.
"I'm not the best at feeling, pep talks or being able to express certain things but don't ever assume that your not my son." Bruce said before getting up.

I couldn't help but run over to him and give him a hug... He froze for a few seconds then awkward hugged me back.

Bruce P.O.V

I needed to make a phone call.

"Remember when you asked me if I ever have Pride about what I do?" I asked.

"I'm not proud of it even if things get better....."

"Sometimes the only time I ever get pride is when I look at Dick sometimes I think he's the only thing I'm doing right." I answered.

Author Note: I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter! Please tell me your thoughts! Screenshots belong to DC!

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⏰ Last updated: Jun 21, 2020 ⏰

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