#and then he heads upstairs to greet alfie before dick can even say anything to him 😂😂 what do u even say back lmao | Explore Tumblr Posts and Blogs

batfam-imagines · 6 years

Text

Outed

Prompt: One of the batboys( dick?) is outed as gay, and the media make a big deal out of it. batmom being supportive and defensive of him. Angst and mother/son fluff pls. If you don't want to that's fine, but please tell me so that I know tumblr is working. Thanks so much

I did my best! Finals are coming up, so I’m not sure when I’m going to be able to post again! Let me know if you like this one and if you want a part 2!

Dick knew that it was dangerous to show any kind of PDA while out with his boyfriend. Wally West understood why he couldn’t, he knew that Dick was constantly in the spotlight and that he hadn’t told anyone that he liked guys. But Wally couldn’t help leaning forward to press a kiss to Dick’s smiling mouth. The red flush that stained Dick’s cheeks and the small smile that he got in return made the kiss worth it. If they’d only seen the man taking pictures outside the restaurant, they might not have been so free with their affections.

The headline breaks the next day.

‘WAYNE HEIR SPOTTED WITH ANOTHER MAN: PUBLICITY STUNT OR RELATIONSHIP SCANDAL?’

You quickly click the news off and sit in silence.

“Miss Y/N, breakfast is served”

“Alfred, have you seen the news today?”

The older man hums softly, “I read the newspaper every morning, Miss. So, if you are referring to the news coverage about Master Richard, then yes, I have indeed seen todays headline.”

“Have you -” Suddenly your phone starts ringing, a picture of Dick hanging upside down and grinning flashing across the screen, “Good morning, sweetheart”

“Mom! Don’t watch the news!”

“Why? What’s wrong?”

“Nothing! Just don’t watch the news and don’t let Bruce read the paper. Please, mom – just … just please”

“Baby, are you on your way here?”

Dick clears his throat, “I’m actually standing at the front door”

You quickly stand up and make your way to the door, thankful that your husband had decided to sleep in today. As soon as the door opens Dick flings himself into your arms, sobbing into your chest like he hadn’t since Jason had died.

“Oh, sweetheart”

“M-m-mom! I m-messed u-up”

Turning to glance over your shoulder and lock eyes with Alfred, “Alfie, I’m taking Dick to the study, don’t let anyone in”

“Of course, Miss”

When you manage to get Dick into the study and settled down you speak, “Now, what’s gotten you so worked up, bluebird? I haven’t seen you this upset in a long time”

“I messed up, mom. I messed up big time”

“Is that why you didn’t want me to watch the news?”

Dick sniffles, running a trembling hand though his hair, “I have to tell you something … something I’ve been keeping a secret from everyone for – for a long time. I just didn’t know how to tell you -”

“Is this about that picture of you kissing Wally?”

Dick’s head snaps up, almost colliding with your jaw. His mouth is open, eyes wide in shock, “W-what?!”

You give your son a soft smile, “Is that what’s got you all worked up, bluebird?”

“I-I-”

“I mean you do have a thing for red-heads, Babs, Kori, you even flirted with Roy, so you dating Wally isn’t that far of a stretch”

“Mom -!”

“What I just want to know is why you’re so upset” You level your oldest son with a stern look, one that’s been dubbed “The Batmom”, “Start talking, sweetheart”

“I didn’t want you to find out like this! I wanted to – I was going to invite Wally over for dinner and tell everyone then!”

“That still doesn’t explain why you were hysterical earlier” Dick’s fingers flex, reflexively tightening in your shirt, he dips his head so his hair falls in his face and mumbles something, “What was that?”

“I thought you’d hate me”

“Richard Wayne-Grayson, look at me” Dick’s head snaps up at the use of his full name, “When have I ever done something like that?”

“You haven’t, but -”

“But nothing! I have always been about equality, you know that! I have never cared who any of you have loved as long as they make you happy! Shit, you could tell me that you were going to marry a rose bush and I would just tell you to watch out for thorns! Dick,” You gently cup his cheeks in your hand, “I love you, I will always love you because you are my son. This is your life, darling, and I have only ever wanted you to be happy in it. Now, I need you answer a few questions for me”

Dick’s eyes are wide, “O-Okay”

“Does being with Wally make you happy?”

“Yes”

“Does Wally treat you right?”

“Of course”

You let out a soft breath, “Good, if that changes I’ll cut off his legs, without his legs he won’t be much of a speedster, will he?”

“Mom!”

“You’re my baby, it’s my job to protect you. Just wait until your siblings hear about this, their threats will probably be worse”

“Oh god! I didn’t even think about that!”

The two of you look up when you hear the front door slam open, the sound of several pairs of boots being taken off makes you smile, “MOM! HAVE YOU SEEN DICK!?!?” Jason voice seems to echo through the Manor, “WE NEED TO TALK TO HIM ABOUT SOMETHING!!!”

Quickly wiping the tear tracks from his face you hand your oldest son a tissue, “You had better clean yourself up, bluebird. If your siblings see you crying they are going to blame Wally, and then it’ll be a full-on witch-hunt”

“Hide me!”

“Nope, you have to talk to your younger siblings, and then you’ll have to talk to your father”

“NO!!! This is like some form of torture! You can’t torture your own child!”

The door to the study bangs open and in pour the rest of your children Cassandra, Jason, Stephanie, Tim, Damian, Duke, and last but not least Barbra. Jason is he first to speak up, “Alright, Dickie, it looks like you have some explaining to do”

Your oldest son turns big pleading blue eyes on you one last time, “Please, mom”

But Cassandra quickly steps forward and takes her brothers arm, “Come, brother, explain”

Unable to deny Cass anything, Dick lets out a resigned sigh and stands up, “Fine, but I’m hungry so we’re doing this over breakfast”

Steph grins, “I was hoping you’d say that! I can’t wait to have an Alfred cooked meal!”

Once all of the kids file out, giving you either a quick hug or a kiss on the cheek in greeting, Alfred appears in the doorway, “Is there anything I can get for you, Miss Y/N, before I am preoccupied with the children?”

“No, Alfie, I’m actually about to go upstairs and wake Bruce up to talk to him. You go enjoy the company of your grandchildren”

Alfred smiles, “It has been such a long time since everyone has been under the same roof”

Squeezing Alfred’s hands as you pass, you call over your shoulder, “I hope you made enough food, those kids looked hungry”

“I always make enough food, Miss. Do try not to insult me in such a way”

Your laughter echoes down the hall, blending in with the sounds of your children all eating and talking over each other. Spotting Dick’s smiling face as you make your way past the dining room, you can’t help but be relieved. Dick realizing that his family loves him no matter what is exactly what your oldest son needed. Now, if only you can convince Bruce that Dick dating Wally is a good thing your day will go a lot smoother.

980 notes · View notes