Okay, that last chapter was ridiculously short. Hopefully it was still good…?

Anyway, chapter 15 is the last chapter that I have written down, so my updates might get a little slow for a while. But I will try to be as fast as I can! I love you guy so much! Thank you for your amazing support.

They had been going out for about three months. After their fifth date, Jack asked her to be his official girlfriend. Of course, she was more than happy to say yes. Now, they were at her house and Jack was helping her pack. In her effort to try to move out, she finally found a beautiful house, with Jack's help, and was packing her things.

"Well, I think we've made a lot of progress." She turned to Jack with a smile.

"Yeah. But I think we need a break." She let out a squeak as he grabbed her around her waist and pulled her onto the couch.

"Jack! Hey, no tickling!" she said as he began poking her sides. She couldn't help but laugh. "Jack, s-stop. I can't b-breathe!" He finally stopped and they broke into a fit of giggles. They looked at each other as their laughing finally subsided. Jack studied her face. She was so beautiful, even with no make-up and her hair in a ponytail. After a while, he couldn't resist putting a hand on her face and capturing her lips with his. She brought her hands up to his neck and melted into his touch. There was something different about this kiss. Most of them were sweet and almost innocent. But this one was almost desperate. He wove his fingers into her hair and she did the same as the kiss became more intense.

Before it got any further, there was a knock on the door. Selene rolled out from underneath him, ignoring his moan of protest. She opened the door and a man was standing there.

"Hello, Ma'am, I'm the mover. If you're ready, my men and I will start loading up the truck."

"Sure. The boxes are over there." She pointed to the boxes as three men came in to carry them away. Selene looked around her house. It was completely empty. She was lucky enough to have found someone interested in it. It was a young couple with a baby on the way. They bought it the previous day, and Selene had three days to clear out her things. Despite all the horrible things that happened here, she was going to miss it. She bit her lip as a wave of sadness hit her. A lot of memories hid behind these walls. She closed her eyes as she felt a pair of arms around her waist.

"How long have you lived here?" Jack whispered in her ear, kissing it comfortingly. She sighed and turned to face him.

"About a year." He was surprised. That meant that she had bought it when she was twenty-two.

"How did you manage to afford it so young?"

"My mom helped me a little. But my music career took off pretty early. I was nineteen and still in school when I entered a contest. I wrote a song and it won. The prize was for my song to be picked up by some big record label. My boss, Jerry, heard it and claimed it, and me, after I finished college. And now, here I am."

She smiled up at him as she recalled how lucky she was. It was pretty impressive. She had become very successful at a young age. "And this is the first house I can buy without my parents' help." He smiled and put his arm around her. Selene looked around once again as the movers took the last of the boxes. "I have to go to Emily's today. Some of my things are still there. Come with me?" Selene moved in with Emily shortly after she and Jack got together. Jack had only met her once, and he liked her pretty well.

"Sure. You know, Emily is a pretty good friend for letting you stay with her." Selene smiled.

"Yeah, she's always been there for me. Sometimes, I think she knows me better that I do." She smiled, but it didn't reach her eyes. It seemed almost distant, like she was lost in thought.

"Is something wrong?" He looked at her with concern. She sighed and looked down.

"No…It's just that I haven't been in this house for a while. Living with Emily, I was able to deal with everything. But, just being here makes me…" She trailed off, not really knowing what word to use.

"I understand. It's almost over. We've only got three more boxes, and the movers are on their way to get the furniture."

He was rubbing her shoulders, a gesture she had come to love over the past few months. She closed her eyes as his hands gently massaged her shoulders, and let out a content sigh. He had a way of making her feel like she was floating, even when it seemed like her world was crashing down around her. She snapped back to reality and gently removed his hands, lacing his fingers through hers.

"Come on. We can go to lunch afterwards."

They were at Emily's for a while. They even ate lunch with her. Jack had met her a few times before, and they got along great. Selene was so happy about that. Emily never told Selene, but she knew that Andrew and she never got along.

"Selene, can I talk to you for a minute?" Emily said with a smile.

"Sure," she turned to Jack. "I'll be right back," she said with a smile.

Selene walked into the kitchen and Emily had a smile on her face.

"What?" Selene narrowed her eyes and smiled in suspicion.

"Nothing…I'm just glad to see you happy again. I don't think I've seen you smile like that in a long time."

Selene smiled slightly and turned to where Jack was sitting.

"Well, he has a lot to do with it. I think…" she trailed off, trying to sort out her thoughts.

"You think what?" Emily thought she knew what Selene was trying to say, but she wanted her to say it out loud. Selene looked up and bit her lip. It might be too soon, but she couldn't help the way she felt.

"I think I love him." She laughed and let out a small laugh of excitement. "I do. I'm in love with Jack!" She grabbed Emily's wrist and pulled her into a hug. Emily laughed and hugged her back.

"Are you going to tell him?"

"I don't know. It's only been three months. What if it's too soon?" Her smile faded and she stepped back.

"Selene, I've seen the way he looks at you. It's not too soon. It's been a long time since you've been happy. You deserve it."

"Yeah, I guess you're right. I'll tell him when the time is right. I'm still moving into my new house." Selene knew she was making excuses. She was afraid to tell him. But Emily was right.

When they got back, the moving truck was already sitting in front of the house. They loaded up what little boxed they had left, and started removing the furniture. Selene looked around one last time, tears welling in her eyes, but she willed them away. Jack came up behind her and put his arms around her waist.

"You okay?" He placed a kiss on her shoulder and she sighed.

"Yeah, I am now." She turned around and smiled tiredly.

"Come on. The trucks are ready to go."

He put his arm around her and led her out the door. They got into Selene's car and followed the moving vans to her new home. When they got there, she smiled. Somehow, just being away from that house made her mood so much better. She was still exhausted, but the feeling of Jack's hand slipping into hers willed her to get through the rest of the day.

It was around six thirty in the evening and the house was starting to look like home. It was still littered with boxes, but her cable and telephone had been installed so she wouldn't be too bored. She sat on the couch with an exhausted sigh and turned on the TV. It was on the news, but she was too tired to change the channel. Jack was in the kitchen cooking dinner. She looked so tired, and it was the least he could do for her. He looked at her on the couch. This was the first time today that she actually sat down and relaxed. He offered to help her out but her stress made her even more energetic than usual. It had also been a while since she had been to that house. She had to keep herself bus to stop herself from thinking. Now, he felt the need to take care of her, to make her feel better. Lately, his feelings for her were growing. He couldn't even imagine his life without her. A knot formed in his throat and he felt butterflies in his stomach. He knew he was falling in love with her. That feeling was amazing, but it was also scary.

"The alarm on the stove went off, signifying that dinner was ready. He put it on two plates and sat down next to Selene. She smiled at him and gave him a peck on the lips as a thank you. As they were eating, a report on the news caught Selene's eye. Apparently, a fugitive by the name of the Joker had escaped from Gotham City and was roaming free. They showed a picture of him and she shuttered. He had greasy hair that was tinted green and his face was painted like a clown's. She could see why they called him the Joker, because his whole getup was just ridiculous. But, that picture shook her to her core. It was like he was staring at her through the TV.

Jack stared at the TV, watching Selene's reaction from the corner of his eye. He could tell he was trying to hide her fear, but she wasn't doing a very good job. Her eyes were wide and her hands tightened around her wine glass in a death grip. Finally, he turned to her.

"Selene, are you all right?" She snapped out of her thoughts.

"Hmm? Oh, yeah I'm fine." She took a sip of her wine and turned back to the TV. Jack took the remote from the couch and changed the channel.

Selene was relieved when the channel changed. Obviously, if they were showing that report in New York, he wasn't in Gotham anymore. But what were the chances of the Joker being in New York?

"Selene, I know when you're lying to me. What's wrong?" She sighed. She was never a good liar.

"I know it's stupid, but that report on the news scared me a little. I mean, did you see his picture? What if he's here in New York?"

She was starting to freak out. Jack grabbed her face on either side.

"Hey, look at me. As long as I'm here, you have nothing to worry about." He pulled her to him in a hug. "I will always keep you safe." He said the last part in a whisper in her ear. Selene pulled away and smiled, the first real smile he had seen in a while. Jack looked into her eyes, trying to decipher the look on her face. She brought her hand up to his face, moving his hair behind his ear. He closed his eyes and felt himself leaning into her touch, completely amazed by the effect she had on him. She leaned in closer and their lips touched. Once again, he was overwhelmed with the feelings he had from one kiss. When they pulled apart, her amazing green eyes were looking at him.

"Jack, I…" she trailed off, suddenly uncertain. He lifted her chin up and made her look at him.

"What is it? You can tell me anything." He smiled at her and she bit her lip. Just one smile sent butterflies to her stomach. This made her more confident. She smiled back.

"I think I love you." She looked at him, waiting for some kind of response. He smiled and took her hand.

"That's great because I think I love you, too." She laughed that excited laugh he loved, and kissed him again. His smile faded slightly and he looked down.

"Is something wrong?" She said with concern.

"No, no. I just…I have to show you something." He hated the way that sounded. She was going to hate him for this. "Stay here. I'll be right back."

"Okay…" she said, slightly confused.