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[kandyscorner]

Hello!!!! I've been thinking recently like what about Jason Todd takes the reader on a ride with his motorcycle but like she's never been on a motorcycle. She acts nonchalant about it, like she's not nervous about it(she is) and since she doesn't own any safety gear that she doesn't need it, but Jason makes her wear stuff anyway like a helmet and maybe his jacket. And like then when the bike starts up she suddenly clutches tightly to Jason in slight fear. Just a protective Jason idea I had and since I'm not a writer it's just been a thought for me. Hope you like it!!!!

this ask was fun because there's a chapter in my Do I Know you? series that is a lot like this. it was good practice to try and write the scene a little different. Thank you! and enjoy!

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“Oh, you’re driving a motorcycle,” you say, staring at the bike before you.

“Told you it was in the shop. Three weeks and those assholes made the problem worse. Had to take her somewhere else but now,” he grins at you and pats the seat of the bike, “she’s ready for a ride.”

You press your cheek to your shoulder, hands suddenly sweaty in your pocket, “of course you call the bike a she.” You joke, trying to cover the building anxiety in your chest.

“You don’t need to be jealous, sweetheart.” He steps into your space, hand pressing to the side of your face, “you’re much prettier.”

“Shut up,” you mumble, tucking your face into his neck with a blush. His arms wrap around you in a tight hug.

He's tugging you from your hiding place far sooner than you're ready for, still trying to use his proximity to unsuccessfully cool your nerves.

“you ready? It'll be fun.” You keep your mouth shut but give him a tense smile and nod. 

You knew he rode a bike. He told you about it, shown you pictures. And while you found the concept very attractive, the bike, very much a real thing in front of you now, was intimidating.

You'd never ridden a motorcycle before but you had heard horror story's of shredded skin and broken bones. You worry you're not dressed correctly and that you certainly don't have any safety gear for yourself.

Jason gives you a meaningful look and tugs you forward towards the bike, “come get a closer look. Promise she doesn't bite.”

The lightfulness in his tone reminds you to breathe. Any vehicle was as safe as the person driving. Your positive Jason is a good driver, based on the amount of times he's actually told you about the bike, he probably rode it often.

“It's pretty,” you tell quietly as you take a closer look.

“Not as pretty as you.” he repeats his earlier statement, softer this time and you turn to find him staring at you already with the slight forlorn look he gets sometimes.

You reach out to poke at his side in jest and he curls his hand around yours.

“you okay with this?” he asks, direct eye contact emphasizing the importance of the answer to him, “I should've asked before. We can postpone it and I can bring the car instead.”

You flush at his sudden rush to accommodate you (clearly you hadn't hidden it very well) despite his excitement about the bike.

“It's okay,” you placate him with a tiptoed kiss to his cheek, “as long as you make sure I don't fall off, yeah?” You ask the question to lighten the space between you but your worry sits at the edge of your voice.

he blinks at you for a moment, before his mind clearly clicks back into the conversation. 

“like I'd every let something like that happen.” He nearly scoffs at you before he lets go of your hand to tug off his leather jacket. He holds it up to you in offering.

“What?”

He playfully rolls eyes at your question but patients bleed into his tone, “safety first sweetheart.” 

You turn around, nearly losing your balance in the spin due to the sudden awareness of how you didn't have to say anything to Jason for him to know what was bothering you.

His jackets warm from his body and too big but that does deter him as he faces you and zips up the jacket for you. It takes a moment for you to realize he's talking to you.

“-on to me, okay?”

“What?” he edges into your space at the question, cornering you against the bike.

“I know you can be a good listener, sweetheart. Could you do that for me?” He grins down at you and you wrinkle your nose at him.

“Don't patronize me, jay. I could still change my mind.” He eases up out of your space pulling the helmet that had been resting atop the bike with him. 

“I need you to hold on to me tight when I accelerate and to brace your weight against the tank when…” he continues on with directions for when he turns, how to get on and off, and how to get his attention. 

He pauses in between sentences to press the helmet over your head and then continues talking as he tightens it.

“If you ever feel uncomfortable and like you want to get off, you tell me, understand?” he asks. You nod and his fingers curl into the chin of the helmet to gently tug you.

“Words, Sweetheart.” he says sternly. You're suddenly thankful for the helmet because of the flush on your skin that it covers.

“Yeah, I’ll tell you.” You finally say timidly. His hand moves from the helmet to cradle the side of your neck.

“That’s my girl,” He coos at you and you wrap your hand around his wrist to pull at him.

“Let's go,” you say cheerfully, “We have places to be and things to do.”

Jason stares you down. It makes you itch at the way his expression alone digs at you. You stare back as well as you can through the visor of the helmet. You would never tell Jason not to do something simply because you don't want to do it. Especially something he definitely knew how to handle.

“I’m serious, Jay, let's go,” you hop on your feet, hoping to give an air of excitement to your words instead of anxiety. He finally shrugs his shoulders and climbs onto the bike, helping you climb on behind him. 

He takes the time to make sure you're settled before even turning on the bike. WIth the bike on, you place nervous hands at his waist, mildly resting there. You want to hug him in a vice grip but you think that might give away your feelings. His hand settles on top of your knee, curling around it slightly. You tip to that side trying to see his face assuming he wants to talk to you. 

The bike gives a sudden jolt forward, your body jerking slightly back with the movement. Your neutrally placed hands scramble to wrap around him tightly. He has the nerve to laugh at you, hand at your knee tightening.

“I’m sorry, Sweetheart,” he says and despite his laughter, you can hear the sincerity in his words. His hand leaves your knee to resituate your hands, one wrapped tight around him and the other pressed to the gas tank.

“Holding on,” he taps the hand pressed to his stomach and then taps the one at the tank, “bracing, okay?” you nod at the question and his hand pinches lightly at your leg.

“Okay,” you answer after attempting to smack his hand in retaliation. He doesn’t even move his hand away, not threatened by you. His hand rubs soothing circles into your thigh before it returns to the handlebars.

“I'm going to move,” he tells you one last time and your arms tighten around him as he slowly brings the bike into the street and then you're off. You can tell he’s being cautious, that this isn't how he usually drives, but you can't help but be grateful. Your hands rub and squeeze at his chest in show of that gratitude. You can tell he understands when, at a stoplight, his hand comes to hold yours there, a silent communication. 

You think you could come to like motorcycle rides, especially with Jason as the driver.

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[fanfics-i-find-here]

Um I'm loving the Do I Know You series so so much!!! Just an idea (if you're interested, I'm not tryna tell you what to write lol) but if the reader invites Jason to tea in her apartment, just for a few minutes initially, but the conversation gets so damn good that they get to talking for hours, and at some point she keeps glancing at the window worried that Red Hood would come in. Jason notices and asks if everything is okay because she's been chewing her lip and looks anxious, and she says no, just that she forgot to lock the window, effectively choosing Jason over Red Hood, which unbeknownst to her are the same person. Jason's heart swells a thousand times over that she would rather spend time with his civilian self that the illusive vigilante that she could never actually get close to and know in that way. Maybe she feels guilty about it, but when she sits back down with Jason, a little closer this time, and he plays with one of her fingers while they continue to talk, it all goes away. *sighs dreamily at the slow burn of it all*

Again, please disregard if you're not interested in suggestions or anything. Sorry if I'm overstepping in your creative process, I just really like the story

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Hey, You. I love you for this actually. Babes, we are literally on the same wave length. I think I mentioned in my notes one of the parts that my brain is like fifteen steps ahead of where I'm at. And ^^^ is one of those steps ahead. I have a few more things I want to happen plot-wise. Some more drama, an actual date, Maybe another kidnapping (that one is still a little up in the air), and some more siblings forcing themselves into readers' life. but I 100% agree with this plan and I will be holding onto it for later. Thank you, Thank you for reading and sharing!!

[kandyscorner]

Oh wait, I forgot

SHE KISSED HIM ???????

And Dami being her little security guard, awww Demon Spawn has a heart

Duke letting that L word slip a few too many times, sister girl might FINALLY catch on

Steph and Cass coming to her defense? We love to see some sister-in-law bonding

Bruce calling Jason son will never not make me smile. Love remembering that they're all one big happily dysfunctional family that sometimes try to murder each other

Also, where is Selena? Do we get anymore of her with the fam bam or is she just at the galas so she can steal stuff?

@herodedicatedblog I got you.

Girl, they have kissed far too much for people who aren't dating and trust that it becomes a momentary problem.

Damian thinks she's great and a big part of that is because Jason thinks she's great. Younger sibling heavily influenced by older sibling.

Duke does not care. He's a little bit like Cass where he's like "why are you not dating? at this rate ya'll should be married already."

Steph and Cass love her! beyond being Jason's whatever, they are readers genuine friends.

It was a little funny when I wrote the son moment because I was like how sweet, its like when he calls the boys lad and chum. and then I realized how much Jason would hate that, boy wanted to run.

I haven't made in plans for Selena yet but now that you've brought her up my mind is starting to brew a little. We'll have to wait and see.

[kandyscorner]

Aaaaaaaaaaahhhhh!!! This chapter killed me. I love Jason, and i love reader. I thought Stephanie was a little mean with the whole bet thing, but i love her so i'm gonna let It pass. Also, the "i want to kiss you all the time" thing? Amazing. Although they can't catch a break, can they? Anyway, i love this Fic and thank you for writing It! I truly do love slowburn, and you write It so well! The sexual tensions, and the stolen glances and all that stuff. So, thank you! And i'm sending you all the love <3

I think its good to remember that Steph wasn't intentional getting her black out drunk. She just wanted to get miss girl drunk enough to jabber which she already was at the point! Steph is going to try and it make it up to her too (everyone in this family lives off of a guilt complex).

the I want to kiss you all the time was my romance movie moment, it was suppose to happen while it was raining it but I had to rearrange the weather. Listen we are going to continue to get so so close but its not going to work for a minute.

I have to say its crazy the love this slow burn is getting because it was never intentional and I literally have the vaguest of plans when it comes to plot. but thank you so much!

P.S. I see you reblog all the time and I'm so happy you came to chat!

[fanfics-i-find-here]

So the water on the window sill scene, did Jason make the connection that she was waiting for Red Hood? Or did he just let it go? Because honestly I really wanna know what happens when they see each other again. Like she's mad that RH left her but also heartbroken and thinks he doesn't care. I know Jason plans on telling her they're the same person, but I feel like they've gotta have a moment together where she can rip him a new one for abandoning her. But then on the otherhand if she hates him hates him, then Jason would be really screwed when he tells hers and maybe she'd hate him too. Ugh, so many outcomes, so many options. Glad I'm not the writer who has to make the hard choices lol, good luck! I'm so excited for the next chapter, but also my stomach is in actual knots.

Also, super excited for the Cass and Steph chapter, but also kinda hesitant because I feel like she's a new born baby who shouldn't be overwhelmed with people, but tbh that's just because I thrive off of her and Jason scenes that I don't want to waste a single moment with them apart. Ugh, I've gotta be patient, he'll return again and they'll be together again. I feel like I'm as attached to her as Jason is lol, the way he had to pry himself out of her apartment, ya I get it

I like to think that Jason 100% realizes that she had unlocked the window for Red Hood. It's part of the reason he was so concerned about it still being unlocked. If she is absentmindedly leaving the window unlocked while he's there then what will she do if he's not.

She will have a few opportunities to rip into Red Hood about the incident and just appear overall upset but he's going to be very confused about it because even though she left the window unlocked for him, implying that you want him there, she also called him an asshole over something that he doesn't understand. look for poor communication ahead. I do have a planish, so I'm not stressing about the choices too much.

I totally agree with the thriving of her and Jason's scenes. They are the easiest to write. I mentioned pulling her into the family and that's where Steph and Cass come in. There is a delicate balance after you have been through something traumatic and for our girl, Jason already knows she's prone to overthinking. The last thing he wants is for her to overthink the horrors she's just been through. He is one of the few people that understands what that's like and he really does not want her to deal with that.

Regrettably, I think it'll be two more chapters before they are in some scenes together, but I think they'll be pretty good.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and analysis. I loved it!!

[kandyscorner]

hi hi! i loooovvvvvveeee your work your actually my favorite fic writer if you haven't figured that out already lol. do i know you is actually amazing and i love the way you write jason!!

Favorite? Favorite? that's literally crazy but so sweet 🥹 Thank you!

I will say I have seen you though. Like you just went and caught up on the previous chapters and I saw you and I was excited you were back.

I love you and thank you for tagging along on my journey!!

P.S. I'm about to post your request! ❤️

[kandyscorner]

WHAT DO YOU MEAN GET OUT OF YOUR MIND????? DONT LEAVE ME HANGING LIKE THIS 😭😭😭 I sent that ask looking for reassurance, maybe a little "no no, silly that would never happen, they're two idiots in love" NOW IM WONDERING IF THIS IS WHAT YOUVE HAD PLANNED FROM THE START? ARE YOU PLANNING ON BREAKING OUR HEARTS?? *sigh* I guess only time will tell what you have in store for us...

Until then, I will continue to enjoy the sweet moments before you decide to curb stomp our hearts

@herodedicatedblog

They ARE idiots in love! your not on the dime exactly but your close.

Its just super complicated but I'm not planning on ending Do I Know you in a sad dramatic breakup. I'm planning for a happy ending, its just gonna be messy a few times first.

(You might dislike me for a bit after this weeks chapter but wait a week you'll be fine. I hope😶)

Have a good day! ❤️

[fanfics-i-find-here]

If you open your window and listen closely, you can hear my squealing in the distance, BECAUSE WHAT THE FUCK WAS ALL THAT???? Not one, not two, BUT LIKE 3 MOMENTS WHERE THEY CAME CLOSE TO SOMETHING MORE THAN FRIENDLY. Ughhhhh, idk what to do with myself. I literally read this chapter 3 times today. AND SHE SAW THE SCAR OMGOMGOMG!!!! I wanna give him a big ol kiss right in the middle of his chest, right where his heart is, right where I can feel it beat against my lips and let me know he alive and well. I can't deal, I can't. AND WHEN HE SEES HER IN THE RED DRESS AT THE BRUNCH, AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH 😫😫😫 I can't handle this. You'll be hearing from my lawyer for all the damage that you've caused with TWENTY ONE CHAPTERS OF SLOW BURN 😤😤 I've got a love-hate relationship with you now, don't talk to me while I weep in the corner🤧

@herodedicatedblog

I have read this a few times this week and everytime is has not failed to make me laugh, so thank you for that. This is what I mean by the characters doing their own thing. Its insane how much they do not care for the plot.

I knew the scar was one fandom thing that's kind of debated because of the Lazarus pit, but it felt like such an easy thing to make her really want to question things (Also, it kinda makes him hot, but that's beside the point)

I love you so much, but I'm so sorry the red dress is not for the brunch, it's actually for much later. The brunch is the floral dress with the weird straps which do in fact serve a purpose.

I hope everyone knows the slow burn was so not planned originally, but now it kind of is. So you might be suing me a couple of times, the slow burn is not coming to a close anytime soon.

Hope your weepfest is over, and thank you for your comment and somewhat threat to call your lawyer 😊

[kandyscorner]

They finally kissed!! They finally kissed! You made my saturday fr. This is great!

Thanks for feeding us. Sending kisses to u <3

🎉🎉Everyone's really celebrating this one! and I love that.

Thank you!😘

[kandyscorner]

Girlllllll you had me on a rollercoaster!! I was like aww both are tiptoeing around each other again and in literal pain. Then BAM!! KISS!! Imma have you know I freaked out!! Like on a gurney screaming and getting coded 5150 (I’m so normal about them) claiming they love each other and they deserve better (don’t ever stop this pain you give me it’s the best) and freaking duke!!! He’s so real like girl same! Anyways have a wonderful rest of your week and keep up the great work

Listen part of the reason the chapter was so short was because I literally got stuck on that scene for a day or so. Originally I was going to have actually talk about the red hood stuff but I couldn't get it to fit right and felt wrong. Them kissing was inevitable and it actually worked with them really well. Now I'm dealing with making out which isn't a bad problem, per say but we still have plot going on, lol. They kind of have a talk next chapter.

Duke is just over them. He really is just like obviously you two are meant to be and obviously something happened and I want to know so I can tell Cass and Steph and they can spread that information from there. There other thing is the entire family knows that she knows or thinks she knows about Red hood being Jason because of the cpr incident but they don't know if she knows knows. so now there's this weird should we pretend she doesn't know or if they should act like she does.

Thank you!! I hope you have an amazing week too!

[kandyscorner]

nehhehehhe 😈

(couldn't find another shrek face that fit 💔)

😂😂 I would like to go on record that I love you, anon. your so silly its great! Shrek will haunt me every time i open my inbox to reread requests, thank you for that.

[kandyscorner]

Lmao... The Shrek anon is an artist for real. Sending love to you, and thank you for delighting us with your words and fics

Kisses

seriously😂 its a work of art that needed to be shared.

���Lots of love to you! people are so much fun.😘😘

[kandyscorner]

TO the anon that sent the request for a prequel chapter on the Scarecrow kidnapping:

😂😂Why'd you have to jump scare me with Shrek??😂😂

I'll think about it. I might write something short. I'll save your ask for then but until then it will sit in my inbox. and for everyone else's consumption >>>

[kandyscorner]

Lmao for some reason this gave me do I know you vibes

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJ_B3UfNT-z/?igsh=bDZxODFmNHM0dmVy

For reference, the reel^^^

The way I just 😧😧😧 hurts a little.

It's so accurate and honestly I can't believe I did that to you guys. However, on that note, the next chapter is insane. so hopefully it make up for it.

[kandyscorner]

Wait kidnapped three times??? Do I need to reread??! I mean I’m not opposed 👀 I love that reader is actually battling herself with the truth I can relate to a situation like this. We’re at the brink of something great and I am very excited I can feel it! Have a wonderful rest of your week and keep up the great work!!!

😂😂Yeah she was kidnapped three times. To be fair though, the very first kidnapping was prior to the actually story. she had initially been kidnapped by Scarecrow and that had been the original reason Jason started watching her as Red Hood. He knew her as the pretty waitress from Jackie's before and had a little crush on her but when she got kidnapped and experimented on that's when he got worried and thus our story began. Than she was kidnapped by Penguin and Black Mask.

Girl is constantly struggling and making things hard for herself which literally same but now she's trying to chill out and accept things slowly.

Thank you! hope you have an amazing week!!

[kandyscorner]

A momentary PROBLEM??? Omg is he gonna confront her about it? She's cheating on Jason with Red Hood who is Jason but not yet Jason but she kinda knows but doesn't know????? I love a love triangle where two people are the same person lol

@herodedicatedblog

Babe, your over thinking this. The love triangle would be insane (low key a little burnt out with it from when I was in my Miraculous Ladybug era) but I have plans that still relies on them being poor communicators or communicated without actually communicating. It sounds weird but I promise it'll make sense.