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Eight years old

"Hey Bruce and Ethan wait for me you dummies!" Ashley called out yelling at her two closest friends. "Hey Ashley if you were tall enough then maybe you wouldn't be so slow" Ethan said patting her on the head. "Hey it's not my fault I'm little" she say as they both grabbed her hands. "If you drunk your milk then you might grow a little everyday" Bruce says. "Along the line maybe you should stop staying up so late! A good night sleep would help grow to you know" Ethan said as he and Bruce laughed. "What are you…my mother or something? You guys are so mean. How are we friends?" She said pouting. They both patted her on head and she started to laugh with them. "So Bruce are you coming to game night with me and Ashley tonight?" Ethan asked. "No me and my parents are going to a movie tonight" Bruce replied. "Too bad I guess it is just you and me tonight then." Ethan says as he looks up. "It is getting late we should get you home before your mom starts to worry." Ethan says. Bruce and Ashley nodded as they three walked home.

Sixteen years old

It has been eight years since the murder of Bruce parents. Ever since then he rarely speaks to anyone or allow anyone to visit. Ashley was just finishing up her homework when the phone rang. She heard your mom answer the phone and then she started talking excitedly. Suddenly her older brother, Max, walked up to the room with the phone in his hand smiling. "Guess who is on the phone sis. Try not to be like mom I am trying to study ok." Ashley nodded and looked at the phone in confusion.

Ashley-Hello?

Ethan-Hey buddy how is it going?

Ashley-Ethan? Why is my mom and brother so happy to hear you on the phone?

Ethan-Hey! Why wouldn't they be happy to hear from me?

Ashley-You come like every day haha. I'm still trying to figure out what she sees in you.

Ethan-Whatever but, it isn't me who they were happy to hear from

Bruce-Hey Ashley

Ashley-Bruce? Is that really you?

Bruce-yea sorry about not talking to you in a while. It has been a bit hard these past years.

Ashley-I understand…

Bruce-So I was wondering if you and Ethan aren't doing anything today maybe you two can stay over tonight.

Ashley-…..

Ethan-….

Bruce-Unless you can't…then I can understand why you…

Ashley-I'm in

Ethan-so am I

Bruce-…

Ashley-it has been so long since we all hung out together you know so I'm sure my mom wouldn't mind

Ethan-I just asked my mom and she said yes so party on!

Bruce-Great. I'll come by and pick you both up

Ethan-alright see you then

(Ethan hangs up)

Ashley-see you then Bruce

Bruce-Ashley before you hang up I have a question for you. You don't have to answer if you don't want to but are you and Ethan…

Ashley-dating? No, I mean he did ask me out but I told him that I love him only as a brother. He didn't take it as bad as I thought he would. He still harasses me every day. Plus he is dating someone from school.

Bruce-I see…well see you then

(Bruce hangs up)

Ashley started packing some clothes and was cleaning her room when her mother came in. "Since your cleaning your room I am guessing that you are going to Bruce's for a while." Ashley nodded and smiled. "Tell Bruce that he is always welcomed to our house and to don't be shy if he needs a mom to talk to things about." She laughed. About an hour later the doorbell rang and Ashley's mom called her down. She can already hear Max picking on Ethan. When she walked in the living room she had to stop and stare for a moment at Bruce. She had forgotten how handsome he was getting. When Bruce notices Ashley his eyes open wide and a small blush went across his face. Ethan noticed this and nudged him a bit before he waved to her. "I can see that you haven't grown much taller." He finally says as she walked to him. Ashley frown and pouted. "It isn't my fault! Beside I hear smart guys like short females." She said turning her head. "Smart guys like short girls with a brain" Ethan said. He and Bruce busted into laughter as she frowned and pushed past them. "Whatever! I don't need height because in the future I will marry a rich, famous, and smart guy then come wave all the money in both of your faces!" Bruce and Ethan waved bye to her mother and brother "It wouldn't matter because you will be too short to reach our faces." Once again they busted into laughter. "Do I really gotta put up with this?" She yelled as she threw her things into the limo while Ethan and Bruce climb in the other side.

"It has been a while since we been here" Ashley says hopping into the couch. "You're telling me. So what are we doing? It isn't that late to start a movie and it's too late to really go play basketball." Ethan said turning on the TV. "Well Alfred is getting dinner started so how about some video games. "Oh DDR or Rock Band!" Ashley yelled excitedly. "No Call of Duty or Battlefield!" Ethan yelled. "How about we play in order? We can play Call of Duty then Rock Band then Battlefield and by the time when finish DDR dinner should be ready!" Ashley frowned but shook her head in agreement. Ashley played Call of Duty along with Ethan and Bruce and ended up losing by a point. "You have gotten better in this Game. I remember when you could never get any points." Bruce laughed and she pouted. "That is because I forced her to play with me when we were at my house. It was the only way for me to get back at her for that prank." Ethan said high-fiving Bruce. "Whatever now it's time for rock band and I want the singer and guitar!" Ashley says as she quickly jump up to get the mic and guitar. "Then I'm on the drums." Bruce says. "What, you leave me with the bass!" Ethan said frowning. "Don't worry Ethan I am sure you will get some kind of short epic solo." Ashley and Bruce laughed as they both high fived each other. During on the songs Bruce began to notice how wonderful she sounded when singing. It was almost like a nice peace of mind even if it was rock or heavy metal. When Ashley beat story mode Battlefield was popped in. She refused to play and offer to cheer on the side lines. When Ethan beat Bruce he high-fived her while Bruce set up the DDR mat. An hour into dancing Ethan and Bruce were sitting back watching Ashley play. "When was she into dancing and singing?" Bruce asked Ethan. "Well I gave her a little push. Her mom works a lot and her brother is always studying in the books and I'm always shootin' up the hoops along with studying law so she is alone most of the times. I was able to get the dance team to let her join two years ago. Since then she has been carrying them through countless championships. Just last year she started the singing thing. I think she has signed up for some collage just outside the city." Bruce watched Ashley dance for about another hour before a bell rung. "Time for lunch Ashley hurry and beat the high score!" Ethan yelled and just as he did she beat the high score. "YES!" she shouted jumping up and down. Bruce and Ethan both high five her after they made her stand on her tippy toes to reach. She frowned, pouted, and then called them jerks. They laughed and patted her on the head.

After dinner Alfred set up a huge mattress with pillows and blankets. Ashley, Ethan, and Bruce were laughing up a storm sharing old memories and new ones. Bruce became a little open with the both of them. "I guess I have been pushing the people who care about me the most away. I'm sorry for distancing myself from you. It's just…" Ashley placed her hand over Bruce's. "If you ever need someone to talk to we are always here. Also my mom said…said that if you ever needed to talk then she is always open ears." Bruce looked down at her hand and back at her and Ethan and smiled. Ashley blushed and removed her hand and Ethan, who caught it, rubbed her head. "Master Bruce everything is ready for you, Mr. Ethan, and Ms. Ashley." "Alfred! You make me feel so old when you call me Ms." She said stretching. "Maybe when you get old you might grow a few feet." Bruce says laughing along with Ethan. "Ha Ha very funny." Ashley headed to the bathroom to change into her night clothes while the boys change in the living room. She came out wearing a purple gown with black lace at the bottom and her black hair was in a low ponytail. Ethan and Bruce were just in a pair of shorts. "You look nice in purple Ashley but you should leave your hair down." Bruce said. Ashley blushed and looked away. "My hair gets to nappy if I don't tie it up so deal with it. She went to lie down and rolled over in the middle. Ethan got on one side and Bruce the other. She snuggled down real cozy before sleep could overcome her. Bruce watched her sleep. She was really cute when she sleep and her lips looked so kissable. Bruce quickly blushed at the thought of that. He was about to go to sleep when Ethan chuckled. "So Bruce you and Ashley huh." He laughed as Bruce face turn bright red.

Twenty Five

After graduation Ashley, Bruce, and Ethan parted ways. Ethan was going into the police business, Bruce was going to run his parents companies and Ashley was going to collage for music outside of Gotham City. After saying good byes and hugs and wishful thinking they were on their way.

Another eight years later Ashley name was seen everywhere for her upstart music ability's and dance styles. Ashley soon decided that she needed a little break and went back home for a visit.

"Yes I know that my home city is far away but I'm ready to relax and maybe makes a name for myself here…I know I am worldly known for doing that but it is not gonna stop me from pushing forward to new things…No, I do not want to get married to anyone you choose for me…No, I am not going on any blind dates…I just want to see my two closet friends, check on my family, and relax before I decided if I wanna come back there or not…Yes…Yes…Yesss…ok Bye…ok…ok…Bye! Jeez nothing but nag nag nag." Ashley was on a plane riding in first class on your way back to Gotham. She was flying in from L.A where she did a huge concert and set a record for singing and dancing to the most songs in 24 hours. "I guess it wouldn't hurt to call mother and Max to let them know I'm arriving. Plus I wanna see if Ethan and Bruce are busy so we can hang. She opened her sell and dialed up her mother. "…Hi mom…haha mama stop screaming in my ear…yes in a another hour I will be there and the diver should be there to pick me up…No mama the driver is only here to pick me up and to take me home then if I decide to come back he picks me up and brings me back to the airport…I would love that…okay see you soon and tell Max to move his mess out my room…" You giggled at your mom's reaction. Next she was going to text Ethan to see what's up.

Ashley-Hi Ethan!

Ethan-well look who it is. The big bad star herself

Ashley-haha I have heard things about you to. You have been catching some good bad guys out there

Ethan-Yea I guess but this new guy who calls himself Batman is making my job a lot harder and easier at the same time

Ashley-why do you say that?

Ethan-well he catches the guys which make it easier for us but the chief is chewing us out for not catching him. I personally think the guy is helping us big time. Gotham has gotten more and more dangerous.

Ashley-I see well I guess it is a good thing that I am only visiting for now

Ethan-What no way! Oh btw I feel bad for leaving someone out. He has been missing you like crazy…even though he has been known to have gone out with a pretty good amount of girls.

Ashley-Bruce huh how has he been…besides…getting all the girls and stuff

Bruce-Well if you would have forward that first text to me to I would have told you

Ashley-oh well I am sorry I thought you would busy running a company and all

Bruce-I can always find time for you

Ashley-T/T

Ethan-lol nice face

Ashley-shut up

Bruce-So is anyone picking you up from the airport? Do you have a place to stay?

Ashley-well there is a driver picking me up and is only paid to give me a ride home. I wanted to visit my mom but I don't want to stay with her throughout my visit.

Bruce-Well if you want my house is always open to you and I can pick you up from your plane ride. Ethan would you like to come?

Ashley-Oh you don't have to do that! I mean the driver is already getting paid

Ethan-I'm on lunch break with Yin

Ashley-who?

Bruce-his new partner but it's fine I happen to already be at the airport so I will tell your diver that I will take over. As for your mom I already gave her a call and asked if you can stay with me for the rest of your visit

Ashley-you work will quick Bruce you know that

Bruce-Since Ethan won't be joining us would you like to go out for Dinner

Ashley-It would be nice to actually eat some food. Being a dancer has upped my eating habits. I have to eat a lot in order to keep my stamina up.

Bruce-Alright I will tell Alfred to start preparing

Ethan-How about we go out for coffee tomorrow morning. That way you can get some rest, Bruce will have no excuse to miss it, and you both can meet my new partner Yin.

Ashley-Alright well see you soon Ethan. Bruce my plane is landing got to go

Bruce-Ok I will be waiting

The plane landed and Ashley quickly got off grabbing her two large purple suitcases and her purple duffle bag. She was wearing a light purple summer dress with black flats that had flowers on the top. She had her hair down and it was about half way down to her back now. She also had black sunglasses on so no one would run up to her. Ashley went outside and searched for Bruce and found him being surrounded by new reporters and fan girls. She quickly made her way over there and pass the crowd. "Hi Bruce!" She said happily. Bruce stared and softly smiled. "I am sorry but do I know you." Ashley frowned and put her hand on her hips. "Bruce it's me! You big dummy head!" His eyes went widen as he looked her up and down and, forgetting that the camera crew was still there, flashed her a smiled which made the reporters and fans go crazy. He reached up and pulled up her sunglasses only to receive gasp and more squealing. "It really has been a while huh…still short as ever." Ashley pouted as the diver put her stuff in the car. Bruce opened the door for her and she waved good bye to the public who were trying to get pictures and autographs from her. Bruce got in and motions the diver to drive.

When Ashley got to his manor she had almost forgotten how big it was and she wondered if he ever got lonely being there by himself. "I called you mom and said that we would stop by tomorrow morning so that you can see them." Ashley nodded and yawned. "You look tired and it is only like four." Bruce said walking you into the manor. "I guess the trip must have tired me out more than I thought" she said rubbing her head. "Where will I be sleep at?" Bruce laughed "What are you talking about? You will be sleeping with me!" Ashley face turned bright red as he pulled her into his room. "W…what?" He laughed again "What? You don't want to sleep with your old friend. I'm a little hurt." He pouted. Ashley blushed harder and twirled her fingers. Here was her old friend asking her to sleep with him but…she wasn't ready…what were she to do… "U-um…its n-n-not that I…d-don't want to but…i…I'm not ready…" Ashley turned away and blushed. Bruce looked at her then got what she meant and blushed. He cleared his throat "w…well we don't have to um…to do that…we can just sleep you know." Ashley blushed even harder when she realized that what she were talking about and what he was talking was two different things…she felt like such a fool and before she knew it she was sliding to the floor. Bruce quickly caught her before she hit the floor completely. "I…I feel so embarrassed." Ashley said as she covered her face with both her hands. Bruce blushed and chuckled as he picked her up and placed her in the bed. He brushed his fingers against her cheek and she couldn't help but to lean into his touch. His hand was so warm as she grabbed it and inter locked both hers and his fingers and finally fell asleep. Bruce smiled as he watched her sleep peacefully. She was just as cute as ever like when they were younger. Her lips sill looked as kissable as ever. He really wouldn't have mind "sleeping" with her right now if she really want to. He started noticing that she had bags underneath her eyes and frowned at that. "I think I told you before that without good sleep you aren't going to grow a bit." He said using his free hand to stroke Ashley's soft hair. Suddenly something started ringing in his jacket. He sighed and kissed her on her forehead before leaving. He looks back at her and walked back. "…Just one time…" He leaned down and lightly pecked her lips. He pulled back and licked his lips. "So soft…" He leaned down once more but stopped himself. He went any further he wouldn't be able to control himself. He smiled at Ashley once more before he quickly removed himself from the room.

A few minutes later Ashley opened her eyes a little. She could feel her face getting hot. "T-That dummy…lecturing me and then goes and does that! I…I really wish he would have done it longer…" She rubbed her lips and she could feel her heart throbbing. This was going to be a long vacation.

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