> showing you affection is his favorite hobby--he will happily hold your hand, sling an arm around your shoulder or waist, etc.

> > he just wants to make sure you know how much he loves you!

> > > he would appreciate it if you returned the love, regardless of the particular way you express your feelings

> he can take care of himself whenever you're away, but he'll call and text semi-regularly

> > he's lowkey kinda scared to bother you or act clingy so sometimes he has to resist the urge to message you

> his body is soft enough to fall asleep on but firm enough to know he's there and to feel that little bit of weight when his arms are around you

> > he likes being the big spoon so he can run his fingers over your ribs, waist, and hips softly, close his eyes, and enjoy the smell of your shampoo

> if he could find a way to safely settle down with you and start a family, he would love to

> > but it's just the fact that it would put such a target on your back that makes him hesitant; a lot of bad people would love leverage like a family

> he worries that one day you would give him an ultimatum: you or Nightwing

> > it would kill him, but deep down he knows there's only one answer to that question

> > > it would be selfish to put his happiness above the people of Gotham, no matter how much he loves you

> his list of exes is not all that long, but what he lacks in quantity he makes up for in quality

> > every name on that list is an A-lister, no joke: Zatana, Starfire, Batgirl, etc.

> Kori is the source of 80% of your insecurities

> > not only is she one of his exes, but she's also literally an alien princess with perfect proportions and superpowers

> > > once he catches a whiff of your negative thoughts, he swiftly tries to snuff them out in any way he can--in every way he can

> he wants to pull all those doubts out of your head and replace them with only the warmest feelings and it breaks his heart that he can't do that for you

> > he frequently tells you that beauty is in the eye of the beholder

> Barbra is lovely, though, you've got no problems with her or her friendship with him

> > she even gives you tips on how to best manage some of his less desirable qualities

> Damian would never admit it (not with a gun to his head) but... he likes you and enjoys your company

> > "If you ever tell Grayson I said that or behaved in this way, I will cut out your tongue and hang it on my wall."

> he wants a home in the nice part of the city--maybe a house tucked away near the busy streets, one where it doesn't feel suffocating, but cozy instead. 

> > maybe a balcony looking out over your little part of the city, with a mailbox that has your names on it... he's a sucker for that shit

> he first told you "I love you" when you were just hanging out together

> > you were laughing at one of his stupid jokes and he watched as your eyes sparkled and the sweet sound of your laughter filled the room

> > >  A smile played at his lips as he brushed a fallen strand of your hair from your face, "I love you." "I... I love you too."

> Dick is not a very jealous person by nature, in fact, he wants you to have a life outside him and your relationship and he expects other people to want to spend time with you or be interested in you

> > he likes to assume the best in people, so someone would have to do something objectively awful to get a rise out of him

> > > if someone were to try and touch you without permission, he wouldn't have a problem physically removing their hand (at that point, I don't know if it's really jealousy, that would just be the decent thing to do)

> his hands, worn from years of swinging from trapeze bars, gently hold your face as he pulls you ever so closer to gently kiss you

> > he'll lay kisses on your forehead or the top of your head in passing; he will put his hand on the back of your head, pull you close to his chest, and kiss you over your hair before leaving for work

> unfortunately, he is a morning person

> he calls you darlin' and sweetie

> > your nicknames are a bit more playful, i.e. bird-brain and boy wonder

> you embody the trope of can't stop touching x touch starved

> > he wouldn't want to make you uncomfortable, but sometimes he can't help himself

> he is an extremely patient person (he has to deal with Damian and you cannot possibly require more patience than that young man) so arguments/fights are usually pretty tame

> he is into older music like from the 70s and after

> > he is particularly into Queen and finds himself reminded of you during all their gushy love songs

> > > Good Old Fashion Lover Boy strikes a chord with you, though

> Dick was good at keeping Nightwing a secret, but you were even better at discovering the truth

> > you found out on your own and confronted him about it once you amassed the evidence, to which he was actually impressed

> > > he couldn't bring himself to lie to your face anymore, so he stopped lying

> it was a hurdle to overcome, but one that ultimately made your relationship stronger

> > even if you didn't talk to him for two days after he admitted it...

> > > but he was honestly relieved he could now share that part of his life with you

> he is chronically late when he comes home from patrol

> > "I promised (Y/n) I'd be home at eleven, but that criminal is right there!" the little things add up, and all of a sudden he's kept you waiting for half an hour

> he knows how to love you and enjoys every minute of it

> you have matching costumes for Halloween every year and they are always iconic