-1The "Perfect" Night

Several weeks had passed since Eddie and Helena had first met, on what could only be described as uneasy grounds. After a fight,--which resulted in Helena receiving a heavily broken leg-- Helena required hospital treatment, and it was up to Eddie to get her it. After a small trip to the hospital in which another fight almost ensued between our hero and heroine. Helena was left at home resting it, and Eddie was her personal butler, that answered to her every command. At first life between these two perfect strangers where tough, they both rarely conversed, Helena still seeing Eddie as "The enemy". As time progresses, Helena eventually began a bond with Eddie, eventually manifesting into a friendship. Before she knew it, she found herself flirting with Eddie! Being cooped up inside with only Eddie to care for her had shown her a side that she never knew existed in this demonic monster. As time grew and her bones healed, she could feel the inevitable happening… feelings for Eddie. After the injury had healed, Helena was fit enough to reinstate her position as the Huntress, leaving Eddie at home to sit around, tidy up and worry his heart out over the woman of his dreams and what could or could not be happening to her. Eddie had offered to move out from Helena's apartment and off the 3 seated sofa that he had been camped on for the last few weeks, but Helena was adamant he stayed put, as she wanted to keep an eye on him, but Eddie believed there were more personal feeling involved.

Helena awoke to the same old picture, sun streaming in through her half open blinds, and the sound of Eddie snoring his brains out on the sofa. She gave a pleasant little smile and proceeded into the kitchen, smacking Eddie full force across his broad, bare chest, abruptly waking him up.

"Mornin' Edd", she said from the kitchen, as the words began to slowly filter in to Eddie's still half asleep brain. He staggered to his feet, his hair resembling a burst cushion and rubbed his eyes.

"God… what times it?

"10:30am, time for you to get to work", Helena replied walking in with a large fried up breakfast and placing the searing hot plate on Eddie lap, which didn't bother him in the slightest.

"Anyone special you shooting today then?" Helena enquired.

"Nah, just some brod, new up and coming model, goes by the name Nikki Lockhart," Eddie replied, half shoving a sausage down his throat and downing the pint sized glass of OJ beside him. Helena watched the 6ft 3inch giant in amazement as he devoured the plate before him, he could eat non stop and never be full, probably to do with the alien attached to his nervous system. She threw herself onto the sofa beside and began to stroke the matted pieces of hair protruding from his head. Eddie simply gave a smirk.

"So, you got any plans for tonight then Toots? Eddie asked as he felt her arms ever so slightly begin to drape themselves round his neck.

"Why you asking me out on a date Mr. Brock? She began to gently rub the crest of his chest. She loved flirting with Eddie at any chance she got, she knew how much he wanted her, she could see it in the way the way he looked at her, spoke to her and the look on his face every time she departed from him. She then took a cruel pleasure in knocking Eddie back if he replied with a move of his own. Eddie then sprung up to his feet, releasing himself from Helena's ever so tempting game.

"No, just wondering, me and a few guys from the agency got a poker game , was just wondering how I'd get back in, that's all" He gave her a smile before entering the bathroom and turning on the shower. Helena pouted and snared at the man in the bathroom. She sat for several minutes alone on the sofa, a deep sensation of hurt whelming with in her, how the hell could he forget? She had been dropping him subtle hints for days now! Feeling vengeful, Helena scurried into the kitchen then quickly twisted the cold tap on, and listened to the reaction from the bathroom.

Eddie reappeared some time later, smartly dressed in casual clothes and oozing of cologne, his hair now neatly packed back into place. He quickly said goodbye to his dark haired mistress and darted off before he was late for work. Helena now sat cocooned in Eddie's duvet on the sofa, as she sighed and watched those terrible chat shows, depicting women crying over how they could never get a good man. She watched for a little while longer before switching the TV off. She swung her head back on the sofa and held her head in annoyance. She already had the man she wanted, although she was afraid to let him know it, and although playing games with him was fun at first, she deeply meant the actions she carried out now. She had become the victim of her own cruel game, she was in love with Eddie.

"Excellent Nikki!, keep it coming!" Eddie peered through the lens of his camera and took another strip of photo's. She posed and blew several kisses towards the camera which Eddie playfully caught. After a couple more shoots, the photo shoot was done, and it was time for Eddie's real job to begin. He was just about to leave when he was approached by his client, Ms. Nikki Lockhart.

"Uh.. Hi…Is it Eddie? She gaze him a polite little smile and took his breathe away with her azure blue eyes. Eddie turned from packing his camera and smiled back, partly nervous yet dumb struck. She was exceptionally beautiful, definite model material, and the gold satin gown and lingerie just sharpened her all ready perfect looks.

"Ahh Ms. Lockhart, how can I help you? He smiled lightly.

"Well… I was hoping I could see the photos you took… before development… please? She turned looked at him again, holding her in an almost prayer like manor, begging him to say yes with her eyes.

"Sure, just let me get my cam-" She stopped him in mid-sentence and gave him an embracing hug.

"Excellent, you can show me over coffee!" She beamed once again and before Eddie could say another word she ran off to get changed.

"Yeah sure… coffee…."

The waitress arrived and placed a single white coffee in front of Eddie and a double thick frothed cappuccino in front of Nikki. They sat for roughly 20 minutes or so and spoke about how they had both started there career paths, school life and etc. Obviously Eddie had to lie quite a bit but seeing as Nikki was partially blonde, he thought he'd get away with the stories. Eddie was actually quite enjoying himself for a period of time, that was before Nikki started making moves on him. She started by stretching, forcing button on her blouse to become undone due to the size of her chest. Eddie paid no attention and swiftly moved onto business.

"So, you wanted to see your photos, you think there was something wrong with them?" He reached into his bag pack and pulled out his Digital SLR camera, and input the memory stick labelled 'Nikki'.

"Well no… not exactly… I just want a professional opinion.. I mean some shots may not be exactly satisfactory for a girl like me". She ran her finger over the froth of her cappuccino then dabbed it lightly onto the tip of Eddie's nose, at the same time giving him an inviting wink. This only harvested more fear within Eddie.

"Well there fine, perfect actually, you got a real knack for modelling, I can see you going far in this business, you see this photo", he pointed to the picture of Nikki in a long crimson red, silk and pearl braided dress.

"This is Chanel stuff, only naturals get into Chanel, you feel me?" He gave her a reassuring smile trying to deter her, but it only spurred her on. She got up and walk up around the table and leaned over the back of Eddie, her breasts now inches from her face. She then put her hands on Eddie's and began flicking through the photos on the camera.

"Ah Ha! These ones definitely need redone." She smirked devilishly and pointed to the selection of lingerie style photos on the small LCD screen.

"How about we re-shoot them after this coffee-" She pressed her lips almost right against Eddie's ear, he could feel the moist, softness of them brushing against him as she spoke.

"-Say at my house?" And with that she nibbled lightly on the top of his ear and ran her hand down the back of her top, causing Eddie to spring to his feet.

"Aw shit…" He produced his cell phone and thanked God for this life line.

"It's the boss… he wants me to do another shoot in like 5... Sorry." He tried to act as if he was upset when in fact he was over the moon he could finally ditch this psycho chick.

"Give me your number though and I'll call you back." He winked at her trying to carry on the act as she scribbled it down on the back of a napkin and decorated it with one too many kisses. He said goodbye and when out of shot of the café, ripped up the number.

"God that was a close one… never thought I'd ever say I love telesales men.

Eddie returned home later that night, smartly dressed in a tuxedo that was literally an hour out of the dry cleaners. This was only the second time Eddie had worn a tuxedo, the other time was at his fathers funeral. He only saw need for them on special occasions, and tonight was special indeed.

"Honey I'm home…" Eddie sarcastically shouted in as he tried to conceal something behind his back and peered into Helena's bedroom. There he saw Helena perched on the edge of her bed, arms folded and the look of a ticked off woman on her face.

"Don't even speak to me! Are you completely brain dead?! I've been dropping hints all week yet you still forget all about my birthday! Well enjoy your poker game Edward… maybe one of them can let you stay the night, cause you certainly aren't staying here again!" By his time Helena was on her feet and look as if she was close to tears. Time for Eddie to spring into action.

"Shit! Helena I'm so sorry! I'm a friggin idiot! I've been so caught up with work.. I just forgot… here.. Take this to make up for it." He revealed 2 dozen roses from behind his back and a bag from an extremely well know jewellery store, inside it contained a black Chanel dress and a white gold crucifix, decorated with diamonds. Sure it seemed as if he had over spent, but a life of crime did have it occasional big money pay outs. Helena's eyes widen and she covered her mouth in disbelief.

"Eddie… you… you didn't have to…" She looked at the crucifix and the dress. It was the perfect size.

"How did you know the size?" She gazed up and him with joyful eyes, smartly dressed in Tux and his perfectly styled strawberry blonde hair. She then clocked his tuxedo and raised and eyebrow.

"What's with the tuxedo?" She moved in ever so closer to him.

"We got a table at eight, so got get ready, let me see you in that dress" He winked and looked deep into her chestnut eyes, as she then suddenly planted a small kiss on his lips. He was taken back.

"Thanks Eddie… now get out!" She shoves him on the chest and slammed the door in his face. Eddie simply laughed. He saw them as a married couple, but different, they enjoyed being together. Helena ran her hand down the front of her dress, then gave a small twirl in front of her body sized mirror. It was perfect. She then wondered how Eddie had knew what size she was. Some disturbing thoughts began to run through her head but she quickly put them aside. He may be able to turn into a homicidal monster, but Eddie was her idea of the perfect man. She then took a deep breathe and stepped out to show Eddie. She gaze him a twirl, then winked.

"So how do I look? Please don't say fat." Eddie laughed and his eyes darted all over her.

"Please, you a picture of perfection, a goddess, simply ra-"

"That's enough Romeo, anymore of you heart felt throbs and we're gonna be late". She grabbed her handbag and Eddie's arm, then shuffled out the door, slamming it behind her.

"La perla donna". It meant "The Pearl Woman" and it would be where Eddie and Helena dined tonight. It was a new and upcoming restaurant in the upper side of Gotham, out of the way of the crime infested ghetto's and streets. Inside it was decorated in Italian styled marble laid floors and columns, paintings of Rome and open wheat fields spread across the walls. Eddie had managed to secure a table relatively close to a window. She could tell he had made a big fuss over tonight, so decide to play nice. When it came to ordering the meal, Eddie obviously didn't have a clue when it came to Italian cuisine, so she gave him a few hints on the names and what the dishes consisted of. In the end Eddie settled for Spaghetti Bolognaise, which made Helena smile. He just a simple New Yorker. As the night progressed and several bottles of white and red wine where polished off, they reminisced about previous battles and foes and how they and both took up superhero roles. They eventually arrived home just short of 2am. Tonight had been perfect, and Helena had decided to come out to Eddie… the night wasn't over yet…

Helena sat quietly on the sofa, Eddie inches away from her. Tonight there had been hours of conversations, now there was an awkward silence. She didn't know what she wanted to say, and Eddie began to look nervous. Eddie constantly gave her inquisitive looks, as he tried to work out what he had done wrong tonight.

"What's wrong H? Did I say something earlier?" Eddie wracked his brains for an answer, everything had been perfect had it not? She turned her head and cast her deep hazel eyes into his, and now for the first time now she knew what she had to say. She took his hand in hers and they both sat up right, they're eyes still locked on each others.

"Eddie… I've tried to put this down for as long as possible, I've tried to kid myself that there's nothing there between us, yet the more I try to kid myself, the more obvious to me there is… Edd… I think I love you…" Her heart began to race as those last words rose from her mouth. How would he react? Would he leave? Tell her there's someone else or that he didn't want a formal relationship. Seconds passed, what felt like minutes, as Helena grew anxious for a reply. Eddie was now lost for words, he didn't know what to say, but he managed to send Helena a look that told her he felt the same way. With that, Helena flung herself upon Eddie, as her lips engaged with his for the first time. Her heart raced even more. She couldn't believe what was about to happen. She had only been in this situation with a few guys, yet never felt like this way before. She began ripping the shirt from his back as his kisses ran down her neck and she gasped as his hands ran up her leg. She flung the remains of the torn shirt to the floor as he stood up, and she wrap her legs securely round his waist, knocking him into the wall and knocking over several ornaments. He made his way into her room as she dived onto the bed and quickly dispatched his belt, as his trousers fell to the floor. Things now began to go at a slower pace, as he gently slid the straps of her dress over her shoulders, revealing her breasts. She threw him onto the bed, as she finally took off her dress and underwear and crawled on top of him .Removing his last piece of garment, she sat on his stomach, breathes now slow and heavy as moon light streamed into the dark room and glinted off her body. With one small gasp, he rolled over and thrust into her. He moved her forwards and backwards slowly, they're tongues and arms linked securely round each other. As he sped up, Helena dug her nails into his back in sheer pleasure, and arched her neck moaning aloud. The pair carried on late into the night, before Helena climbed on top of him for one last time. Feeling at climax, she pressed her hands hard onto his chest and grinded up and down, moaning louder and louder as sweat began to trickle from her head onto his abs. Helena pushed and pushed as the pleasure began to become unbearable and her breathing became short and quick. She leant forward and gazed upon Eddie as she gasped and gasped before she finally felt the greatest flush of hot pleasure run from beneath her and up her body, causing one last almighty scream as she arched her back then collapsed lifelessly on top of Eddie. He wrapped his arms around her as she gaze a small smile. They lay for what felt an age just in each others embrace. Helena finally snuggled up to Eddie -- Who by now had passed out with exhaustion -- before kissing him one last time and falling asleep. Tonight was finally perfect.