Disclaimer: Batman and Catwoman belong to DC Comics and each other.

Notes: originally written for the 'Heat' Challenge, but edited since then.


Batman's sweating profusely, but waits silently in the darkness as he hears Catwoman open her skylight and walk into her home.

She removes her goggles and places them on the kitchen table on the way to her room. She runs her hand through her damp hair, leaving it messy and pointing every which way.

She sits on her bed and peels the form-fitting leather off. Slowly, carefully, taking her time. Batman's mouth goes dry. The leather falls to the floor and her bare body is left glistening in the moonlight.

He reaches for her when she lets out a deep breath, stretching and arching her back. His mouth waters and he licks his lips, but he brings his hand to lay at his side once more. For the first time tonight she must be feeling a bit of relief from the summer heat and he decides to let her enjoy the moment alone.

He waits until she disappears into the bathroom and when he hears the water running, makes his escape.


Selina smiles as the cool water washes away the night's activities. Her favorite part of the night? Batman watching, wanting to do more than that. Her smile grows ten-fold. She promises not to torture him next time. Maybe she'll even ask him to join her instead.