A/N: Chapter four everyone! This chapter introduces the beginning of The Dark Knight Rises, so if you haven't seen it, be warned. Spoiler Alert! Also, I was worried about the whole dream scene. But I got a lot of positive feedback from it so… Yay! Anyway, on with the chapter! Happy reading!
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-IWRU-
Rosalie walks down the stairs of the college with her new class schedule in her hand, and a couple of text books balanced on her left hip. She makes herself comfortable on the bench at the bus stop and looks over her schedule.
She sighs contentedly, relief washing over her knowing that she only had to go in for classes four times a week. Unfortunately, her meeting with her advisor took longer than expected, and she was already late for work. Thankfully she had discussed this possibility with Terry the day before, and he assured her that she would be fine as long as she makes up for the lost time.
She gets up when the bus shows up and she boards the public vehicle, and takes a seat towards the front so she can get out sooner. The twenty minute drive seems to take longer than normal, and when the bus finally arrives at her stop, she quickly exits the bus and speed walks to the diner.
"You're late Rosie," Missy calls out when Rosalie walks into the diner, catching the attention of nearly everyone inside.
"Yeah, school stuff," Rosalie answers casually, walking behind the counter.
"What… what happened to your eye?" Missy asks, wide eyed.
"A small disagreement with someone last night," she says, walking into the kitchen. "Terry can I put this stuff in your office?"
"Sure, Rose-," he starts until he looks at her. "Damn love, what happened to your eye?"
"I'll explain later," she says, setting her things down on Terry's desk. She quickly walks back out into the kitchen area, and ties an apron around her waist, picking up a check pad, and pen.
"You're working counter this morning Rose," Terry says, and Rosalie nods to her boss and walks back out to the main part of the diner. She immediately goes into work mode and begins taking the orders from the new customers who took a seat at the counter. Twenty minutes into her shift she's setting down a plate of pancakes and bacon for an elderly regular, Eddie.
"Another cup of decaf Ed?" Rosalie asks, and the man nods.
"The syrup too Rosie," Eddie demands, as he begins situating his food around on his plate the way he likes it. Rosalie smiles at the elderly man, and gets him his syrup. She pours him his cup of coffee and sets it in front of him. "Thanks sweetheart."
"No problem," she says with a kind smile. The bell signaling that a new customer had entered the restaurant dings and Rosalie looks up to see Officer Ross, and Blake enter the diner. Upon seeing John, Rosalie immediately remembers her dream, and a small smirk comes to her face as she rings up a customer's check. She takes the cash from the man, and gives him his change, giving him a smile when he thanks her. The two officers take a seat at the counter and Rosalie smiles at them.
"Daring to be different today huh boys?" Rosalie asks, leaning on the counter. They both smile back, but they fade a bit when they catch sight of her black eye.
"Did that happen last night?" Ross asks, and Rosalie nods.
"Taking it like a champ though," Rosalie says, making the two men chuckle. "So what can I get you?"
"Just the usual two coffees. For here," Blake says, and Rosalie nods.
"That man wouldn't have touched you if I was there last night Rosie," Eddie chimes in when Rosalie sets the officer's coffee down in front of them. Rosalie laughs at Eddie's comment.
"I'm sure he wouldn't have Eddie," Rosalie says, with a smile at the man.
"You the cops who were there last night?" Eddie asks Ross who was seated next to him.
"Yes, sir," Ross answers.
"That bastard in jail?" Eddie asks, seriously.
"Yes he is, sir," Blake answers.
"Good, good. No one gets away with hurting my Rosie," he says, taking a bite of his pancakes.
"Your Rosie?" Rosalie asks, raising an eyebrow as she takes another customer's check.
"Don't question your elders' young lady," Eddie reprimands. Rosalie raises both eyebrows, glancing to the door when the bell rings again. A very late Lamont walks inside, surprisingly not dressed as flamboyant as usual. He wears a tight white t-shirt and a pair of jeans, with a pair of black sneakers. He wears a thick layer of gold eyeliner on his eyelids, and a thin layer of black eyeliner on the bottom rim of his eyes.
"You're late," Rosalie tells him as he walks behind the counter.
"Yeah, yeah whatev- damn girl, who the hell did you piss off?" Lamont asks, grasping her chin between his thumb and index finger and inspecting her black eye. Rosalie wrenches her face out of his grasp and looks at the two officers who were watching the scene.
"Charming isn't he?" she asks, looking back at Lamont. "For your information, I got this saving a basket of puppies from a deranged puppy killer."
"That's the stupidest excuse I've ever heard," he mutters, walking into the kitchen.
"That was pretty stupid. I'm usually really good at making up things on the spot. What's wrong with me?" Rosalie asks Missy as she hands an order to Terry.
"PMS?" she guesses, and Rosalie snorts.
"I knew there was a reason I like you," Rosalie says, handing Eddie his check.
"Hey, Rosalie can we get a couple of coffees to go?" Officer Ross asks.
"Sure can," Rosalie says, turning around to quickly fill the officers' orders. "Here you are," she says, placing the two cups in front of the officers.
"Thanks Rosalie," Officer Ross says, handing Rosalie the money to pay for their coffee. Rosalie quickly rings it up and hands Ross his change.
"See you later Officer Ross, Officer Blake," Rosalie says as the two officers get up to leave.
"Call me John," Blake says, and Rosalie smiles.
"Only if you call me Rosie," Rosalie says, causing him to grin.
"Alright, Rosie," he says.
"See you later, John," she says, with a wide smirk. She keeps the smirk on her face, watching John walk away.
"I think that boy likes you, Rosie," Eddie pipes up, handing her the money to pay for his meal.
-IWRU-
"You're scheduled for Wednesday, Rosebud," Terry says to Rosalie when she puts her things back in their proper place. She walks into Terry's office and grabs her books and class schedule and walks back into the kitchen.
"Alright. I'll see you guys then," Rosalie says to the two cooks, who wave to her. "Bye Missy."
"Bye Rosie," the teenager says as Rosalie pulls on her leather jacket. She pushes the door open with her hip and starts walking down the sidewalk towards her apartment. Out of the corner of her eye she sees a police car begin to slow down next to her. Rosalie's heartbeat quickens when she recalls her dream from the night before.
"You need a ride?" a familiar male voice asks from inside the car. She turns and sees John grinning at her, while trying to keep an eye on the road at the same time.
"Oh, I just live right up there," Rosalie says, smiling at the man.
"I know. And it's not a very short walk, so would you like a ride?" John asks again, and Rosalie tilts her head to the side.
"You don't have to," Rosalie says with a smile.
"I want to," he says.
"My sister would have my head on a silver platter if she sees me in a cop car," Rosalie says, racking her brain for another excuse.
"Good thing I'm a cop then. I can protect you," John says, smirking at her. Rosalie pauses mid-step, and John stops the car. Rosalie turns to the car, with a small smile playing at her lips.
"I guess you got me there," she says, and glances up and down the street. She sighs and steps to the car. "Sure."
John reaches over and opens the passenger side door for her. Rosalie slides into the passenger seat, and balances her books on her lap, and pulls the door closed.
"Thanks for this. I really wasn't looking forward to walking home while carrying these books," Rosalie says.
"It's no problem. Quite a stack you have there though," he comments.
"Yeah, but that's what I get for picking a medical profession," Rosalie says with a shrug.
"What are you learning to be?" he asks curiously, wanting to know more about her.
"A veterinarian," Rosalie says, with a smile.
"Wow, really?" he asks.
"Yeah. I know looking at me you can't see it. That's what everyone says. But, I love animals. I always have. And if I'm going to be doing one profession for the rest of my life, it might as well be doing something I love," Rosalie says, so openly that she even surprised herself.
"Very well said," John says, smiling while keeping his eyes on the road. Soon enough, they arrived in front of Rosalie's apartment building.
"Well this is me," she says as the car comes to a stop. "Thank you again, for the ride. I really appreciate it."
"You're welcome. I hope to see you soon Rosie," John says.
"You as well, John," Rosalie says, opening the door and climbing out of the car. She shuts the door and sends him a small smile and wave, which he happily returns, and she turns around and enters her apartment complex. John stays parked and watches her until the door to the building closes, a grin on his face the entire time. As he drives away, he mentally scolds himself for not asking for the beautiful girl's number.
Rosalie enters her apartment, and sees Selina sitting on the couch on Rosalie's laptop. Rosalie had hacked the computer so they could 'borrow' one of their neighbor's wireless internet connection.
"There's some Chinese food on the counter. I got you some sweet and sour chicken," Selina says, and Rosalie walks over to her bed and sets her books down on the table next to it.
"Thanks äldre syster," Rosalie says, with a smile.
"No problem," Selina says. Rosalie walks over to the counter and grabs the container of chicken, the container of white rice, and the Styrofoam bowl of sweet and sour sauce. She grabs a fork out of the silverware drawer and sits down next to Selina.
"What are you doin' on there?" Rosalie asks, curiously.
"Finding my next target," Selina says, making Rosalie laugh. "What?"
"That makes you sound like an assassin," Rosalie says. Selina smiles at her sister, and steals a piece of her chicken. Rosalie holds out the bowl of sauce and Selina dips the chicken in it and takes a bite. "You're welcome."
"I bought it," Selina scoffs.
"Whatever. So what are you thinking?" Rosalie asks.
"Well, it's Harvey Dent day in two days, and afterwards there's a party at the Wayne Manor," Selina says.
"Bruce Wayne? Are you sure that's entirely…practical?" Rosalie asks, skeptically.
"Bruce Wayne hasn't been seen for eight years. Who knows if he's even still at the Wayne Manor? And even if he is, he's the richest man in Gotham. Who knows what kind of valuables they have in that place?" Selina rants. "These richies think they're all untouchable. We have to fix that, lillasyster."
"I'm sorry, we?" Rosalie asks, through a piece of chicken.
"I'm asking for your help, Rosie," Selina says, glancing at her. Rosalie groans, leaning her head back on the couch.
"Selina," Rosalie groans, drawing out her name.
"Come on. It'll do you some good. You don't really have to do anything, I already have a plan all worked out in my head. I want you to be there, just incase," Selina says. Rosalie sighs.
"So a party at the Wayne manor?"
-IWRU-
A/N: And we venture into The Dark Knight Rises. This chapter was a little shorter than usual, but I made sure to add in some real John this time. Remember to check out the outfits I made for Rosalie on Polyvore. The link is on my profile. Until next time, folks!
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