A/N: I wasn't going to make this a chapter story but a friend of mine suggested it would be a good idea to expand this.

This story takes place after the season 2 episode where Joker goes to school.

Disclaimer: Don't own anything...

It had been two years since Susie had gone to the Wayne Foundation School for Girls, in that time she saw Bruce and his ward Dick quite often. But after several weeks after she first arrived, she started calling Dick. She liked him a lot, as well as his, alter ego. She knew his secret, she had figured it out when he made that comment in the foyer. But she kept his secret, she let him know that she knew and vowed to never reveal his identity.

She had a crush on Dick when they were both at the same school, and she knew he liked her. The only problem was that she was sure that Bruce Wayne wouldn't allow his ward to date a criminal. Even one that was trying to reform. She understood why he wouldn't allow it, he was being protective over his ward. So they kept their relationship a secret.

Dick looked up at the clock he knew that Susie had lights out at 9 so he had to call her soon. It was nearly 8. Bruce was having one of his dinner parties, and he was board. He kept thinking of everything that had changed in the last two years. He now had his license, they had a third person in their group of crime-fighting vigilantes.

He couldn't believe for two years now he has kept his relationship a secret from Bruce. He knew the older man would be angry if he ever learned the truth about where he was going every Saturday afternoon. The only times he didn't go was when he was needed as Robin.

A gentle hand on his shoulder brought him out of his thoughts. He looked up to meet the kind eyes of his mentor and guardian.

Bruce smiled at him and asked. "Are you bored?"

Dick looked back out at the room full of millionaires and other socialites and said. "A little..."

Nodding in understanding Bruce looked at his watch, the party had been going on for three hours now. Raising his brow he looked over at his ward again. "Seems this would be a good time to end things don't you?"

Dick shrugged half-heartedly as Bruce stepped forward and cleared his throat to get everyone's attention.

"Well, I think we will call this a night everyone. I would like to thank you all for coming. My young ward needs my help with school work before retiring for the night."

Dick knew it was a cover for his boredom but he appreciated it just the same. In the last three hours, he had managed to complete all of his school work.

After the farewells were said Dick thanked his guardian and headed to the study to talk to Susie on the phone before he ran out of time to do so. Bruce never asked why Dick went to the study every evening, he just let the boy have his privacy.

Dialing the all too familiar phone number he waited for the headmistress to answer.

"Hello?"

"Hi, um this is Richard."

"Ah yes, young man, young Susie has been waiting for your call."

He only went by his first name when talking to the headmistress, he was afraid that if she knew who he really was that she would tell Bruce.

"Hey Richard, how is everything going?"

Dick listened to Alfred and Bruce talking outside the study door and said to her softly. "Fine, listen I can't talk long tonight."

"Dick, you can't keep hiding this. I will eventually be out of here."

Giving the door a worried look Dick told her. "I know, but Susie I... I don't want Bruce mad at me. He doesn't want me dating a former criminal."

He could hear Susie sigh and she told him. "Really? Like he's not interested in Catwoman? What's the difference?"

Dick knew she had a point, it was a no-win argument. He was going to have to tell Bruce eventually.

"So when do you get released?"

Susie made a small sound then said. "In about two weeks. I was only in here for two years. We can tell Bruce then, it will be OK I promise."

Dick remembered how the conversation went when he told Bruce about Batgirl. "No, I think I should tell him by myself. It's less of a chance for him to yell at you too."

"Who am I going to yell at?" Bruce's voice from the doorway made Dick jump and hit his knee under the desk. "Ow! OK gotta go."

Hanging up quickly Dick stood up. "Bruce! I didn't hear you come in."

"Obviously, so who were you talking to? I only caught the last part of that in case you were wondering how much of that I heard. So who were you talking to so secretive? Is there something I should know about? Especially if you think I am going to be angry with you or the caller?"

Dick swallowed hard and stepped from behind the desk as Bruce closed the study door. Making it obvious that Dick was not leaving the room unless he took the Batpoles.

Dick took in a shaky breath and thought to himself "It's now or never..."

Taking a seat in one of the chairs in the room by the fireplace he waited for Bruce to do the same. He knew Bruce didn't like standing over him when they had talks.

Bruce could read his ward like a book, he saw how nervous the boy was. "Dick, talk to me. What has you so worried."

Dick looked down at the carpet and let out the breath he had been holding. "For the last two years... I have been keeping a secret from you..."

Bruce raised an eyebrow and replied. "Oh? And what would this be?"

Taking in a sharp breath Dick looked up to meet Bruce's eyes. "I um... I have been contacting Susie."

Frowning deeply Bruce asked. "Who's Susie?"

Biting his lip nervously Dick told him. "She was... um... Joker's mole a couple years back... the one that you sent to the Wayne Foundation School for Girls."

Bruce remembered her now, he could see the fear creeping up in Dick's expression as he remained silent. "Ah, Susie... I remember her now, a cute little thing too. She's the one that kissed you right before she left."

Dick blushed at the memory and looked down. "Yea, that's her..."

They were both silent for several moments, Bruce scooted his chair closer to Dick who flinched at the sound. Bruce leaned forward and told his ward softly. "Look at me Dick."

When Dick didn't comply Bruce put his hand under Dick's chin and raised his gaze from the floor to him. "I am not angry at you for keeping this a secret. I am just curious as to why you thought I would be angry?"

Dick was at a loss for words, he didn't know how to answer without sounding stupid.

"Is it because she's a former criminal?"

Dick nodded his head slowly looking back down at the floor.

"Dick, why do you think I would be mad about that? I know she has reformed and learned her lesson, I knew that before she left here two years ago. And why would I yell at you? I'm not yelling at you now am I?"

Dick finally found his voice. "No, you're not yelling at me..."

"Have I ever yelled at you?" Dick gave him a look. "I mean as Dick Grayson, not Robin."

"No, you haven't. I was just... I don't really know what I was thinking..."

Bruce chuckled softly and told his son. "Dick, don't confuse me with your Aunt, now she would yell at you. I won't, there is no reason too."

Dick had to ask. "Does your not being mad at me come from your own feelings with a criminal?"

Bruce chuckled again and sat back in his seat. "Catwoman you mean? I guess it does a little. If you think about it, you being in a relationship with a mole isn't that much different then me having feelings for Catwoman. Granted I would probably never date her, seeing as how many times she had tried to kill us."

It was Dick's turn to laugh as he said. "So you two are in a love/hate relationship?"

"You could say that. But seeing that Susie is younger, and has more years to grow as a person doesn't hesitate my feelings that she will grow up to be a better person."

They were silent again for several more moments before Dick spoke again. "She knows who I am..."

Bruce frowned. "Robin?"

At Dick's nod, Bruce asked. "Did you tell her or did she figure it out on her own?"

"She did the math after my stupid comment about where Dick Grayson would be... It's not like she didn't have time to figure it out. And she knows your Batman, that too she figured out on her own and she swore she would keep it a secret."

Bruce felt like there was more to what Dick was trying to say. "Anything else?"

"Our relationship isn't going to last much longer... She's moving in with relatives in New York. She said it was for the best. She's afraid Joker will come for her again and she doesn't want to be tortured and accidentally give away our identities."

Bruce looked into his son's eyes and saw sadness there. "You want her to stay don't you?"

His only reply was a slight nod. Smirking Bruce told his ward. "You know what Dick, things happen for a reason. There's a chance she may be back, and if the love is still there then it was meant to be. If not then you two can remain good friends."

Dick felt frustrated, even at Bruce's blessing over his hidden relationship. "I am surprised you're not angry with me for keeping this a secret for so long... I just figured it would be forbidden of me to see a former criminal."

Bruce chuckled and told his son. "Dick, let me tell you something. Back before you moved in here, when I was just a little older than you are now. I had a secret relationship I had hidden from Alfred, I didn't do a very good job mind you, but I kept it just the same. It was with a girl who had assisted in an armed robbery. I was just starting out as Batman at the time and I actually found her attractive. Once she had done her time in prison I looked her up. Well, let's just say things went south when Alfred found out."

Dick frown and told him. "But you would have been an adult if you were just a little older than me? Why would Alfred had cared?"

Bruce stood up and leaned against the bookcase. "So true, but, the only difference is Susie is your age. This girl was far older than me, I was 18 she was in her early 30's. I would have been upset had our situations been the same, but I would not have punished you the way Alfred did me. He may be a kind old man but never keep a secret from him, better yet don't lie to him about it."

Dick bit back a laugh at the idea of sweet old Alfred punishing an 18-year-old Bruce Wayne. "I see your point."

Bruce turned back to face his ward and could see the amusement still in his eyes. "You know, now that you can drive, and you have your own car. If you want to drive to New York to see Susie I will let you. You just need to let me know where you're going and how long you will be gone so that if Robin is needed I can locate you easily enough."

Dick smiled and jumped up. "Sounds fair to me. Can I call her back? I hung up on her pretty quickly when you came in."

Bruce looked at his watch and sighed. "Yes, but let me talk to the Headmistress first, I do recall that it is now lights out for the girls. And since I own that school she will listen to me and get Susie on the phone."

Dick nodded and went about dialing the phone number. After he handed the phone over to Bruce and a few moments later Dick and Susie made plans on what would happen upon her release from the school. He felt like a large weight was lifted off his shoulders after he hung up the phone.

"Feel better now Dick?" Bruce asked from the chair he had been sitting in previously.

Smiling Dick turned from the phone and placed a hand absently on the bust. "Yes sir, and thank you for understanding."

Bruce closed the book he was reading and stood up. "Your welcome, now speaking of lights out, it's getting late on a school night. Oh and one more thing, don't tell your aunt about Susie. Not if you don't want an ear full at least."

Dick nodded and told him. "You have a point there. Good night Bruce."

Walking to the study door Dick turned and asked. "So why someone who helped with an armed robbery?"

Bruce gave him a knowing look and asked. "Why someone who did Joker's bidding? Same answer really. If you think about it hard enough. Now off to bed with you."

Dick mumbled. "Why so cryptic." As he left the study. Bruce had heard him but just chuckled and turned the light off, deciding to retire himself for the evening.

He knew no matter what the future holds for his ward and Susie, he knew that they would both be happy in the end; even if they were just friends for life.