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DICK & TIM

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Making these decisions had pulled at Dick's emotions in a way he hadn't had to do in a long time. This was a commitment he couldn't recall making to another person before. Sure, he'd had partners, but he'd never taken on a contract with any of them. He'd never been even promised to anyone. No one wore jewelry for him, and he wore nothing for anyone else, not even Barbara.

It didn't matter how serious it was; it felt right. This was how it should be, and Dick didn't feel anything but comfortable looking at Tim's neck. He lifted a hand and ran his fingers along the chain, his chain. Tim belonged to Dick now. Remarkable. It made Dick smile softly. "You amaze me. I can't believe that you truly belong to me and I to you."

There would be a wealth of things that Dick would eventually call Tim. He might decide on one or two for the two of them and then another for the world. Partner and boyfriend were pretty easy there. Then he figured that he'd take his time deciding on a submissive name for Tim. It would fit the man in his arms, the precious one who hummed his contentment and nuzzled against Dick.

"Do you want to go lay in the bed, precious?"

[prettyredbird]

It was comfortable, curled up against Dick and soaking in his warmth. But it was getting harder by the minute for Tim not to give in to his instincts. He was pretty bad about getting enough rest, a habit he'd picked up from Bruce years ago, and it felt like it was all catching up to him now that he felt safe and warm.

His head tilted up at the question, blinking big blue eyes slowly. There was the stubborn part of Tim that wanted to stay awake just because he knew he could, and the softer side of him that didn't want to miss out on spending time together. Dick had just said so many wonderful things to him, had given him amazing gifts, and it felt a little rude to just be falling asleep on him.

But he was so tired.

Finally, Tim gave a little nod. "I think I need to sleep for a bit." He mumbled, easing himself off of Dick's lap. The thought of a big comfortable bed was extremely appealing, especially if Dick was going to join him.

[cohero]

Emotions had never been easy for Dick, and speaking so plainly was entirely new for him. Telling Tim how he felt up front had taken a lot, and the collaring ceremony was remarkably intense. It only moved to figure that Tim might also be exhausted from it. It felt good, right, and Dick liked the soft way Tim sat in his embrace.

The fact that he was tired and so comfortable meant that he genuinely did trust Dick utterly and completely. Dick leaned in and kissed Tim's temple. If the other had been slightly lighter or less tall, he might have been able to pick him up and, with a few adjustments, carry him to the bedroom. Dick might still be able to handle it in certain situations, but with someone so tired, it was probably best that they take the short sleepy walk.

"Come with me. It's a short distance. We'll sleep. I don't mind." Pulling Tim to the bedroom, he yanked down the covers and pulled off most of Tim's clothes. They had no reason to sleep in anything. He left his boxer briefs on. That would be up to Tim to keep on or take off. Dick crawled in naked and opened up his arms for Tim to gather near. "Come, my dear one, come lay near me and rest. I will be here and watch over you. "

[prettyredbird]

Tim was fine with walking, especially when Dick kept ahold of him. He'd always been more clingy when he was sleepy, mind too tired to argue about his need for comfort and warmth. Especially not with Dick, who he had complete faith would do anything to keep him safe. So why not let himself drift in and out of consciousness? There was no better place for it.

There was no argument from him when he was stripped down and his boxer briefs only got left on because he was too lazy to fling them off. Tim wasn't insecure about his body, so he didn't mind being as naked as Dick wanted him to be. There were scars, sure, but they were evidence of his work as a vigilante. Besides, the one from the Council of Spiders destroying his spleen was the worst looking one and it wasn't even that bad.

As soon as Dick was in the bed Tim crawled in next to him, shamelessly pressing into his open arms and fitting himself against the older man. "You can sleep too." He told him softly, already sounding like sleep was taking him over.

[cohero]

They'd already been as intimate as two people could be, and this was an even tighter bond sewn between them with their words tonight. There was no pause in getting mostly naked with Tim. Dick felt utterly comfortable with his partner and lover. This was how Dick hoped they'd end up most nights or early mornings, as the case would typically be for them.

He didn't say as much because that was another step for another day. Feeling the warmth of Tim's body pressed against his pulled on his fatigue as well. He nosed into Tim's neck and sighed softly. "You smell so warm and good. I could get used to this." He smiled with his lips pressed against his skin.

"I plan on it. Goodnight, mine." With that, Dick closed his eyes and slowly allowed himself to drift off to sleep.