#its just jen at the ice maker. ''STOP DOING THAT!''

[ozcarr]

The cats have been so profoundly terrible lately that every time I hear a noise above a certain decibel, I assume the worst, so I'll fucking burst out of the room half asleep at top speed to find out what they just broke. But twice in a row now, it's just been my wonderful roommate who's had to watch me just fucking lunge at her in the middle of the night like an analog horror creature wearing old navy Halloween limited edition underwear

[melyaliz]

Bets over Beers

Summary: Every night they went out to see who could get lucky first. 

Pairing: Roy Harper x OC 

Notes A story trade for @speedypan 

Maia @speedypan

Annabella @the-shadow-of-atlantis

Lucy @coffee-randomness

“Well if it isn’t my favorite Barback!” Shane said waving at the couple as they walked in. Roy looking slightly miffed as always as Maia walked into the bar as if she was a celebrity. Which, in a way she was in this place. Her and Jennifer frequented it enough that the Bartender had offered her a part-time job helping out.

Her drinking buddy was already at the bar with Annabella, and Dick. Annabella already sipping on her namesake. Something Shane had concocted for her a month or so ago.

“I was just telling Shane how I’m the one who introduced you guys to this bar yet I don’t have a drink named after me” Jennifer whined as the bartender laughed shaking his head handing her and Dick margaritas from his newly fixed margarita maker. (Thanks Roy for the assist with that)

“That’s because my dear Jennifer, I have never seen you commit to anything in your whole life. How can I make you a drink if your taste changes faster than the crime rate in Gotham?”

The brunette scoffed taking a sip of her drink while Dick burst out laughing. “You guys are just rude.”

“But true,” the police officer with buns of steel said.

“Speaking of Jen’s commitment issues, does it count if you slept with the same person?” Maia asked as she took a seat next to her friends. 

“What?”

“She’s talking about the betting pool” Shane informed Dick. “Her and Roy compete to see who can get someone first.”

“It’s fun to watch.”

“Until I wipe the floor with your asses.” Jennifer laughed before winking at the cute blonde at the end of the bar. “And also… I guess?” she glanced at their referee Annabella. The brunette shrugged taking another sip of her drink as if thinking it over.

“Why not?”

“I think she’s just scared she’ll leave here tonight alone and I’ll win,” Roy said as Shane handed him a water, “What the fuck is this man?”

“Your signature drink.” the bartender laughed, “It’s called the ‘Maia is working off my tab’”

“How am I supposed to win with this?” the redhead asked glaring at the bartender who only laughed going back to mixing some drinks for other guests. 

“I have money on Maia.”

“As you should,” The brunette said as she tied her hair back in a ponytail before pouring herself and Roy a shot, “here my competitor, may the best person win.”

“Twenty says they go home together tonight” Jen smiled handing Shane the money which he added to the tip jar making a note of her bet.

“No way, my money is on Roy angerly taking someone home after seeing Maia making out with someone else,” Dick said handing Shane some cash.

“And I... Would just like another drink please” Annabella said handing him her empty glass. Shane chuckled taking it.

“Well I think you are both wrong, I think Roy is going to hit on a girl and Maia is going to cock block him by taking her home.”

“Well, what about Roy?”

“He’ll go home pissed.”

“I guess we shall see,” Jennifer said taking another sip of her drink her blue eyes surveying the bar as it slowly started to fill up. No matter what happened tonight she had a feeling it was going to be interesting.

As the music pulsed through the bar and people mingled Maia floated through the crowd. Going from person to person. 

The brunette wasn’t having much luck. Ok maybe she was, but her heart just wasn’t in it as much today. She wasn’t sure what was wrong, but her grove just wasn’t quite… grooving. The sound of Jennifer’s laugh and Annabella letting out a loud “NO!” caught her attention. The older girl was obviously a few drinks in and had some scheme upon sleeve as she leaned on the bar talking to Shane who was leaning back from the opposite side so he was facing her. Dick was nowhere to be seen.

“I’m not saying have sex with her… just flirt. I want him to finally realize he likes her.”

“Wait who is this guy?”

“Zen’s brother.”

“Dick?I thought he was dating someone.”

“No, Jason.”

“How many siblings do you have Zen?” Shane laughed turning to her, “I’m just imagining you with your own football team of siblings.”

“Basically”

“What are we talking about?” Maia asked coming up next to Jen putting her arm around the other girl. Jennifer smiled holding up her drink for Maia to take a sip.

“I want to have Lucy come here and have Shane flirt with her so Jason finally realizes he likes her.”

“And I think that’s just manipulative.” Annabella said, “Let it happen naturally.”

“Then it’ll NEVER happen. SHAAAANNNNEEEE”

“Yeeeeeaaaaaassssss”

“Don’t listen to Zen.”

“But she’s so smart.”

“Shhhhhhhh” Jen whispered putting her finger on the bartender’s lips, “listen to me, I’m the one with the masters in psychology.”

“That’s what scares me smalls”

“So how’s the hunt going Maia?” Jennifer asked turning to her as if totally forgetting her evil plans to get their absent friend hooked up.

“Fine I guess, why aren't you out there?”

“Not feeling it tonight,” Jennifer said casually waiving off the comment. Maia wondered if it had anything to do with the dark-haired policeman. Jennifer always seemed to be a little less, loos when he was out with them. “Any prospects?”

Maia sighed her gaze floated across the bar, “Not really, although that girl in the Iron Maiden shirt is pretty hot.”

“The one talking to Roy?” Shane asked standing up straight to get a better look, “Yeah, here she’s been drinking Jack and Coke all night.” he added handing his barback a refill for the cute rocker chick. 

“Who’s the master manipulator now?” Jennifer asked as Maia took the drink walking up to Roy and the unnamed girl. Shane just lets out a soft slightly evil laugh in response.  

Two minutes Roy was at the bar for another drink.

Two minutes after that Maia had joined him.

“How’s the conquest going Maia? Not that it matters I think I’m about to win with Crystal over there.”

“You mean this Crystal?” Maia asked holding up a napkin with numbers on it.

“Wait are you serious?”

“Pay up” Shane whispered to Jennifer who just smiled at him.

“The night’s still young”

“What’d I miss,” Dick asked coming back to his barstool. Jennifer turned to him a smile on her face.

“Shane thinking he won, where were you? Busting a drug ring in the back?”

“Uhhh No?”

“Wait… were you really?”

Dick couldn’t help but burst out laughing as the slender brunette stared at him in complete shock. Drunk Jen would believe anything apparently, however with his nighttime activities it really wasn’t out the realm of possibilities.

“No, it was just Barb, she had a question. Now fill me in on the night events so far.” Dick said leaning closer to Jen as she pulled his arm so she could point out the ongoing since he had been absent.

From across the bar, Roy was now challenging Maia to a game of darts over Crystal’s number. The girl in question was already bored and knew she wasn’t going to get any action between the two of them so had moved on to another bar patron.

The two archer’s however, hadn’t realized this yet.

“If I get this next one standing on a chair backward you owe me a drink,” Maia said clambering up on a chair.

“You’re on” Roy laughed “I have a really hard time believing… shit.” he growled as the dart hit its target. Maia squealed as she turned to look at him almost falling off the chair in the process. Quickly the red-haired man grabbed her arm to steady her.

“Woah there Robin Hood.”

“Oliver would be so proud.” Maia said putting both her hands on his shoulders looking down at him, “I’m kicking your ass.”

“Yeah, that’s what would make Oliver proud.”

“You have really pretty eyes”

“Huh?”

“I want a baileys”

“Coming up,” Roy said grabbing her by the waist lifting her off the chair. Maia let out a slight squeal wrapping her arms around his neck and legs around his waist as he carried her back to the bar.

“Hold on” Roy muttered placing her on a nearby table before reaching into his pocket, “I need to get my money.” Maia’s legs tightened their grip about his middle making his grunt slightly in surprise.

“You have an open tab silly.”

“Oh yeah,” he muttered looking up at her as she leaned closer to him, her fingers now playing with his hair. “What would I do without you?”

“Get lucky?”

“I don’t know,” Roy sighed wistfully as his hands clamping around his hips pulling her closer to him, “I’m feeling pretty lucky at the moment,” 

Gently he kissed her as if she was going to disappear again. Float away with the wind. Melt away in his grip like ice washing away into water. But now that he started he could stop. He was a thirsty man lead to water. Years in a desert finally getting the one thing he had always wanted. 

Maia giggled as Roy’s mouth trailed down from her mouth to her neck gently giving her small love nibbles on her sensitive skin. His grip on her tightening slightly as her fingers ran through his hair. Her body was on fire as he seemed to melt into her. Just a drunken haze of limbs. 

“Jen was right,” Shane said laughing as he handed a few customers their beers. The night slowly coming to a close.

“I’m always right” Jennifer smiled before putting her arm around Annabella who had fallen asleep, her head resting on her cousin’s shoulder. Gently Jennifer kissed her forehead while holding her hand out for Shane who rolled his eyes handing her the money.

Tagging: @royslittleharper  @the-shadow-of-atlantis @coffee-randomness @daisyboobear @werewitchling @nightwing-rules @jayne-writes @memento-scribet @pinkwitch21