"Okay Mr. Grayson", said the doctor. "It could have been worse but I've managed to take care of it. Don't play with the stitches, they'll fall out on their own, and I advise you to take it easy on the leg. Make sure you have it at a ninety degree angle when sitting down. I've prescribed some pain medication that you can pick up at the pharmacy downstairs."

I sighed and ran my fingers through my hair. "Thanks doc...can I leave now?"

He raised an eyebrow at me and placed the folder down. "You got shot."

"This is Blüdhaven. Everyone gets shot", I mentioned.

He gave me a disapproving look. "You should inform the police."

I laughed. "Like they'd even care. Look I'm sorry for being rude but I really would like to go home."

He nodded. "Okay. You need to sign a few things before leaving and don't forget the medication." He opened the door to the room and Kori came to my side.

She wrapped her arms around my neck. "Are you okay?"

A nurse frantically came in. "I'm sorry sir but I could not contain her."

He held his hand up. "That is okay. Mr. Grayson is ready to make his leave. Please go tell Billy to wheel him out."

The nurse and the doctor both left.

I wrapped an arm around Kori. "I'm fine Kor."

She lifted her head from my shoulder and looked at me. "I was so worried. I was so scared."

I fixed her necklace around her neck. "As long as you have this on...you'll be safe."

"Ryan called",she said.

My eyes widened and I looked down.

"I did not tell him what happened", she said. She clasped her hands together. "I did not think you would like for me to and I would not have liked if he came and caused a bigger scene."

I smiled and pulled on her waist. I wrapped myself around her. "I don't think I'll be able to drive."

"I shall drive", she told me.

I raised my eyebrow. "Do you even have a license?"

"I have my international one", she said pulling it out. "You will just tell me where to go."

I nodded not feeling like protesting with her. I would have called Alfred but he'd be asleep by now, it's past eleven.

Billy came in a few minutes later with a wheel chair. I sat in it and my entire leg throbbed with pain. "Pain killers."

"I'll bring you to the pharmacy and then the checkout desk", Billy said.

I nodded. "Great." I really would just like to go home.

Kori wasn't at all a bad driver. You just had to tell her many times when to take turns or else she'll forget. We got home around twelve forty. Kori was such an angel helping me out the car and into the building. I was just glad the paparazzi wasn't here. What a great story that'll be. She steadied me in the elevator and I enjoyed her arms around me. If only I wasn't feeling all this pain.

"Where is your key?", asked Kori.

I smiled and tapped her necklace.

She blushed and unclipped the key.

"Guess we'll remember this day forever?", I asked.

She opened the door and flicked on the lights before turning to me. "The night Richard Grayson heroically saves me from muggers?"

I limped inside and Kori took me to my room. No reason in sitting down and having some coffee or pastries.

"Shit", I said as I sat on my bed. "I'm supposed to take you to Donna's."

Kori looked to the side. "Actually...Donna's in Silver City."

"That's four hours away", I told her.

"I know", she said.

I was confused. "Where were you going to stay?"

She shrugged. "I don't know. I thought maybe I can take the couch?"

I looked at her, looked down, and then back at her. "Okay."

"Really?", she asked.

I nodded. "I'd rather you be here knowing that you're safe than anywhere else."

She smiled. "Thank you."

I laughed at her enthusiasm and another bolt of pain ran through my leg.

"Pain killers?", I asked.

"I shall get them", she told me.

I took the opportunity to take off my shoes but even bending over hurt. God why does this hurt so much?

"Here", said Kori walking in. She gave me two tablets and a cup of water.

I quickly took them and noticed Kori bending down in front of me. What is she doing? She's not going to...oh good. She's taking my shoes off for me. Wow I never really knew how dirty my mind is.

She stood up and walked over to the door frame. She held onto it as she took off her heels. She bent one foot, rotating it in circles.

"You can change into something from the second drawer", I told her.

She looked back at me before going through the drawer. She grabbed a shirt before going to the bathroom.

I took off the pants the hospital gave me considering the black ones are ruined. I just laid there in my boxers before getting into bed. I can feel the pain killers kicking in and I got drowsy. I just need to rest.

I woke up later that night around late three in the morning. My urge to use the bathroom was on a max level. I steadily got myself out of bed and limped my way to the bathroom. I peered over to the couch to check on Kori and she seemed to be in full sleep. I couldn't stand up to pee so I really I had to put some muscle into it and easily place my ass down on the toilet. Once I finished with emptying my bladder I limped my way back to bed.

I closed my eyes for a second before I felt a hand on my chest. I jumped and grabbed the hand. Kori looked at me with worried eyes.

I sat up and let go of her hand. "Kori?" I quickly turned on the lamp beside me.

She stuttered her reply. "I..I had...a bad...dream." She looked down. "I keep seeing it. You getting shot and it terrifies me."

I tilted my head. "You don't have to worry." I pulled her into a hug as she broke out into tears.

"It could have been much worse", she told me. "What if...what if you died?"

I sighed and squeezed her. "Don't think like that. I'm alive and standing...well limping." I smiled as I heard her laughter. I pulled back to looked down at her. "You okay?"

She swallowed and nodded. "I am a little better." She paused before looking up at me. "Can I sleep with you tonight?"

Yes! Yes! I don't care if I was shot a billion times yes! Oh there is a god-

"I mean next to you", she clarified.

Darn it! "You don't have to ask." I scooted over and patted the space next to me. She climbed in and that's when I noticed she was wearing my high school jersey and I think just her undies. I looked down. They're red! Red and lace! Alright maybe I shouldn't be thinking about this. Especially when she's next to me. Although, there was that one incident where I answered the door in my boxers right after I woke up and she saw it. Nah! I shook my head and covered her with the covers.

"It's so warm in here", she whispered.

I smiled and reached over her to turn off the lamp. "I'm glad you enjoy my warmth."

"Good night", she whispered.

I settled my head on the pillow and turned to her. I wrapped one arm around her waist. "Good night beautiful."

The next time I woke up, Kori wasn't lying next to me. I patted the empty space and frowned. I really enjoyed having her sleep next to me. I kinda miss having to wake up to a beautiful face. I sat up and rubbed my eyes awake. The events of last night flashed through my head.

"Dick!"

I heard a bang on the door and groaned.

"Open up you idiot!"

I sighed and got out of bed. I limped to the front door and peeked through the hole. Tim. Wasn't it a school day? Oh no wonder why Kori left. I stood up as straight as I could and opened the door.

"Where the hell were you?", asked Tim walking through. "Bruce is beyond pissed that you missed the charity ball last night...you look like death."

"Thanks", I replied. I closed the door. "Why aren't you in school?"

He tapped his watch. "It's four in the afternoon. How come you skipped last night?"

"Wasn't feeling up for it", I said. Tim continued to lecture me. Bruce probably sent him here to play his part. I could feel the pain kicking and I so wanted those pain killers. "Tim shut up for a minute!"

Tim studied me and I knew he could tell something was wrong. "What happened to you?"

"Promise not to tell anyone especially the old man?", I asked.

He nodded.

"I got shot", I told him.

"What?", he asked. He ran over to me. "Where?"

"Upper right thigh", I said.

Tim looked at my thigh then back up at me. He laughed. "You are so dead when Bruce finds out!"

"You promised you wouldn't", I said. I limped over to the couch and sat down.

Tim walked over to me. "I'm not but he finds out everything."

"Not this", I told him. I groaned in pain. "Can you get me my painkillers?"

"Where are they?", he asked.

I pointed behind me. "Kitchen counter."

Tim nodded and went to retrieve the pills. I took the opportunity to pull out my phone.

'Get home safe?'

"Here", said Tim. He handed me the pills and water.

I gladly took them and sighed. I looked at Tim. "What?"

He crossed his eyebrows. "Aren't you going to tell me how?"

I might as well. Tim and I barley keep secrets from each other. I mean the guys sense I have a 'crush' on Kori but I think they forgot about it. It's been a while since we've spoken about it and no one's brought it up. Even if they did bring it up I'd probably deny it and say I got over it. No one needs to know. Unless you're Tim.

"I took someone on a date in Bludhaven and things got bad. We were at a park and two muggers tried to pull something. Long story shot it's just a flesh wound and I won."

"You won?", asked Tim. "Hero saves the day?"

I nodded and smiled. "Some hero right?"

Tim looked to the side before looking at me. "Who's the girl?"

I closed my eyes and let my head fall back. "Kori."

Tim abruptly stood up. "Kori? As in Kori Kori?"

"Do we know another Kori?", I asked.

"Are you insane?", asked Tim. He seemed angry. "Why the hell were you taking Kori out? And aren't you a little too old for her?"

"It was just a friendly outing", I said.

Tim shook his head. "You said date. And what the hell does Ryan think about this? I'm surprised you're not dead considering the way he acted during the Christmas dance. How are you still breathing?"

I lifted my head up. "He doesn't know. Look I don't need you to be Bruce right now."

Tim sighed and sat down. "You like her?"

I looked at him and nodded. "Like...a lot and I have no idea what I'm doing."

"Anyone else know?", asked Tim.

I shrugged. "Wally knows more than Vic and Gar. Vic and Gar just think it's a crush. They haven't said anything about it in over a month so I think they forgot about it."

"And Ryan knows nothing?", he asked.

I nodded. "He knows nothing. God! Who am I kidding? How do I know if she even likes me like that?"

Tim raised an eyebrow. "I think she likes you."

"Why? Has she said anything to you?", I asked.

"I talked to her at lunch for a few minutes", he said. "She was sitting alone and I offered her to join us but she said no. She told me Donna was still at a family thing."

"And how does this prove that she likes me?", I asked.

"I said I think she likes you", Tim said. "I asked her what she did for Valentine's day and she just blushed really red. She told me she spent the night at a friend's house and started giggling." He tapped his chin. "She didn't spend the night here, did she?"

I looked away and chuckled. "You see...I couldn't drive to Jump at night so she kinda did."

Tim's eyes widened. "You slept with her?"

"No!", I yelled. I could only imagine. "Kori isn't like that. We just slept next to each other. I didn't even kiss her."

"You're in trouble", said Tim.

I nodded. "I know bro. I know."

Tim sighed and stood up. "Well I have to go. Bruce told me to come here to check up on you. Guess you really did need a check up."

I bumped fists with him. "Thanks for the talk."

"No problemo. You can call me anytime", he said. "Feel better and I'll see soon."

I nodded and watched as he made his way out. I enjoy our brotherly moments no matter how girly that sounds. I checked my phone. No text message yet. She's probably busy or something. Or maybe she doesn't want to talk to me anymore? What if she never wants to see me again? My phone vibrated and I almost leapt with joy. Leapt with joy? I am turning into such a sissy.

'I did not want to wake you this morning. I had school so I left early to go home and get ready.'

'Did Ryan ask you anything?'

'He was still asleep with his tramp by the time I left home. Now I see why he wanted me out the house.'

I laughed. 'Boys will be boys. Are you still shaken up?'

'I am much better.'

'And no more nightmares?'

'I didn't have anymore nightmares after I came to you. I think I just needed my protector next to me.'

'Protector? I like the sound of that.'

'Lol how's the leg?'

I glanced down at my thigh. 'I just took painkillers.'

'Did you tell anyone about it?'

I thought wondering whether I should tell her that Tim knows or not. Probably should tell her. 'Tim stopped by a few minutes ago and I told him.'

'At least he will try to make excuses for you if anyone asks.'

'Yea I guess you're right.'

'I shall talk to you later. Feel better.'

'Bye Kori.' I sighed and tossed the phone away. At least she's still talking to me.

Sorry if its not long but I tried to finish for an update. I promised I'd have one by Sunday and my family is going to the beach so I can't update tomorrow. God they ruin my writing sometimes but still love them. Oh and by the way I was keeping up with Comic Con and apparently they're making a live Justice League movie? Its supposed to come out 2015...anyone else into it?