"Yeah yeah. "He hand waved her comment with a yawn and smirked tiredly. "Bragger." it was obvious he was trying to force himself to stay awake. This was the longest they'd spoken in awhile and he didn't want to ruin it by falling asleep just yet. Then there was the ring and it seemed like the tiredness just sifted away. Like it didn't matter anymore. She knew about the proposal and how badly it failed. It was all out in the open and an awkward silence took over. One that made him even more uncomfortable then the truth had. "Yeah, that's pretty much what happened the first time too." Dick sighed and ran a hand through his dark hair in frustration.
"I shouldn't have said anything." He stated and looked over at her again with a smirk. "It's just this cold talking, don't worry about me." It was obvious he felt stupid. He tried to blow it off like it was nothing and avoid more awkward conversation. He'd already had more then enough for his liking. It wasn't the way things were supposed to go. He sat back down, only this time his movements were a bit heavier then before. His eyes closed half way as he rested his forehead against his hand as if he were trying to block out what he'd just confessed, and pretend it didn't happen.
She'd told him to grow up and try again later. Dick wasn't sure if he'd be able to. It'd wounded his pride a little too badly to try it a second time. Since then he'd been alone. He'd had on again off again flings, but nothing had ever been the same.