Chpt.2

Damian smiled at the small collection of books he had building up in his closet. They varied from old books, to new books, to fiction, and to nonfiction. There were even several mangas and comic books. Several of the books weren't even in English.

He chose one that was all black with the title etched in pink on side, and brought it with him to his bed.

He opened the book to the back cover, where Livy had written her review.

Livy was away in some far off place, which didn't surprise Damian. However, he knew that Livy never stayed at the same place in Gotham, and she often left behind books that she read for other people to find.

Other people would have found them if Damian didn't first.

He loved reading the books that Livy did, especially when she was gone. In the margins of the pages, Livy would scribble down her thoughts and feelings as she read the book and Damian could hear her voice almost perfectly as he read them.

He picked to read over Clockwork Princess.

The little review in the back read:

This book made me cry and sob and laugh and a whole bunch of other feelings I can't even describe. Whoever reads this after I do, have a good time. This is a book you don't want to rush through.

Enjoy!

~Livy Todd

Damian smirked as he opened to the first page and started to read. He honestly didn't have the same taste in books as Livy did, however he would read the books anyway. It was his way to connect with her when she was gone.

He laughed at the little notes she left at the end of chapters and on the side. A small: Oh my god! Here and a What just happened!? There.

"My Habibti." He smile as he read, his voice gentle. "You really enjoyed this sappy book." He chuckled. Just then there was knock on the door.

"Who is it?" Damian barked, the softness of his voice turning hard.

"It's Dick. Alfred wants you to come out and eat dinner with us like a normal kid." Dick informed as he poked his head into the room.

"Fine, Grayson." Damian sighed as he placed the book on the bed. However, Dick quickly picked up the book with curiosity.

"Clockwork Princess? Sounds a bit girly for you." the man smirked.

"It's a riveting story with warriors fighting an evil force in the eighteen hundreds." Damian informed quickly while snatching the book out of Dick's grasp.

"That sounds interesting. Can I read it after you?" Dick inquired, and Damian shot the man a cold glare.

"Tt. You have money, Grayson. You can buy the book yourself." Damian snapped. Dick raised an eyebrow and quickly took the book from Damian again.

"Grayson!" Damian growled, but Dick kept the teen away while he paged through the book.

"Oh my god, was this Livy's?" he questioned with a big smile. Damian finally managed to snatch the book away again.

"I don't see how it would matter if it was." He grumbled.

"That's adorable! You're reading the book she wrote in." Dick cooed.

"Forget about it, Grayson." Damian growled as he secured the book in a drawer on his night table and went out to the dining room.

"But Dami, that's so cute! Did she write any personal letters in those books to you? Does she even know you have that book?"

"No. She does not know that I am reading the book nor is she ever going to know. Keep your mouth shut, Grayson." He stated with teeth clenched. He sounded threatening, but Dick was desensitized to Damian's anger.

"You worry too much, Little D." Dick chuckled as he ruffled Damian's hair. "I know how to keep a secret."

Damian was silent and the two made their way to the dining room. However, the moment the family started to eat, Dick smiled,

"Damian's doing the most adorable thing…"

Dick didn't get to finish his sentence. Damian threw his salad plate at the him, knocking the man out.