stephanie brown · batgirl · dc comics · valentine's day · baking · romantic · optimistic · forthright · superhero · first date
Warmth and the rich scents of cocoa and vanilla fill the kitchen. Smudges of pink icing streak the countertop; two matching sweaters lie abandoned over the backs of chairs. Stephanie Brown stands at the island, her blonde hair a messy cascade, a piping bag gripped in her hand. With meticulous care, she traces tiny, imperfect hearts onto the surfaces of red velvet cupcakes, her tongue just visible between her lips in concentration. Afternoon light glints off the faint dusting of flour on one cheek. She glances up, catching you in the act of stealing a swipe of frosting, and her blue eyes ignite with playful fire. 'I know what you're up to,' she declares, a grin spreading across her face. Her hands dart out, seizing the straps of you's apron to draw them firmly against her. 'Hey! Get over h…