The next few weeks went by great. Richard had told me that his father is getting used to the idea of me being his girlfriend. I haven't met him as Richard's girlfriend yet or anything yet. He hasn't asked to meet me and I'm kind of glad. Mr. Wayne seems like a nice person but he seems intimidating. I get nervous when I'm around him. And believe me, you don't want to see me get nervous. I start to hiccup and fidget and I stutter. X'hal just thinking about meeting him makes me nervous.

We're two weeks into May which means there is only three weeks of school left. Well, two weeks since the last week is all finals. So basically school is over. The best part is we get out before my birthday! Gotham is getting warmer out. Not too hot but it is warm out. The highest temperature Gotham ever got was in the seventy's. The weather never exceeded past eighty or ninety.

Richard has been asking me frequently what I would like for my birthday. Honestly, I truly did not know. I'm not much on materialistic things and I already have everything I want. Great family. Great friends. And a Great,Hot, Awesome, Handsome, Strong, Amazing Boyfriend! And speaking of boyfriends, he is currently laying his head in my lap as I sit up in the school's garden. The school lets us eat lunch outside sometimes so we take advantage of our time.

I tilt my head back and let the sun's rays hit me. I don't know why but I feel like the sun gives me so much energy. "The sun feels amazing."

Richard looks up at me. He has his black sunglasses on. "So what do you want for your birthday?"

I giggle and roll my eyes. "Nothing. How much longer are you going to ask me that?"

"Until you give me an answer", he tells me.

I open my lunch bag and take out a container of strawberries. I lift up the cap and pop one in my mouth. "I don't know", I tell him chewing.

"You're not making this easy", he tells me. "Feed me." He opens his mouth.

I pick up a strawberry and place one in his mouth. "I was thinking since we finish school before my birthday that we go to the beach or something."

"Gotham doesn't have any beaches", he tells me chewing. He swallows. "Jump City is two hours away. We could always...rent a trailer...drive down and camp."

I raise an eyebrow. "You mean, you will rent a trailer." I poke his ribs.

He grabs my finger, lifts my hand, and intertwines our fingers. "Yea...yea. I think its a good idea. We can invite our friends."

"I wil wish to invite my siblings as well", I tell him. "Although I do not believe Ry would come. Kom would like to."

He nods. "Its your birthday. Invite whoever you want."

"And I wish for Xavier and Roy to come", I tell him.

He lowers and sunglasses and looks at me. "Why?"

I shrug. "They are your friends. Besides, Kom has taken a liking to Xavier. She deserves someone."

Richard shakes his head and laughs. "Xavier isn't one to be committed."

"You would be surprised at how demanding my sister can be", I tell him. I look around and study my school mates. "Hey, do you want to study with me next week. You can come to my house?"

"Sure", he agrees. "You can be my own personal tutor."

I giggle. "Do I have to wear something sexy?"

He wiggles his eyebrows. "No, I prefer you wear stinky Ander's outfit. It looks sexy on you." I whack his shoulder and he laughs. "Just kidding Kor."

The bell rings and I groan. "Two weeks. Just two weeks."

And two weeks went by with a click. We barley did any work. The teachers just reviewed for the finals and we finalized any projects we were working on. Richard came over on Sunday so I could help him with his English final. I had English that day too but we were put in different classes. Surprisingly we actually worked on studying. I mean we did make out every now and then but we still studied. I also helped him study for Spanish. He helped me with Chemistry.

I think we both did good on our finals. I mean I think I'm pretty confident with English. Chemistry not so much. My worst subjects are Chemistry and Math. I'm a big Science goof but thats about it. He came over that night again so we could study for our next two classes.

"So you think you did good?", I ask him walking up the stairs.

"I think so", he said. "I don't think I failed but I think I did descent." He taps me on the butt and I jump. "What about you m'lady?"

"Richard!", I yell. I lean closer to whisper. "Don't do that. My dad might catch us."

He laughs and wraps an arm around me. We walk into my room and he jumps to get comfy on my bed. I close the door but someone blocks it with their foot. My father pokes his head in. "This door stays open." He opens the door fully.

I roll my eyes and give him a smile. "Kay dad. We need to study. You can go now."

My father stares at Richard and does the 'im watching you' hand motion. "I'll be watching you."

Richard throws his head back and laughs. I walk over to him and sit next to him. "Your dad is so cool."

"Maybe you guys should go on a date then", I suggest.

He wraps his arm around my waist. "You're the only one I go on dates with." I look at him and raise an eyebrow. "Well except when it comes to Wally, but I put you first."

I give him a kiss and let my lips linger for a little while. I turn to get my books. "Okay...study time." I open my math notebook. "Okay so I don't understand, why would we want to find x and why is y a number-

"Hey Kor, hey Dick", says my sister walking in. She walks over to the dresser. "Have you seen my red t-shirt?"

"No", I say. "Anyways why is y a number and why-

"I can't find it!", she yells. She slams the dresser.

"We're trying to study", I tell her. "Can you leave."

She turns to me. "Its my room too. Why don't you leave?"

"No you leave", I tell her. "I was here first."

She crosses her arms. "I was born first." Typical comeback.

"I can't wait for when I get my own room", I say.

"Good", she replies. "I don't have to see your ugly first every time I wake up."

I stand up. "Ugly?"

Richard grabs my hand. "Its okay babe. I should probably go anyways. I have an appointment."

"An appointment?", I ask. "For what?"

He rubs the back of his neck. "Um...its nothing." He gives me a kiss on the cheek. "We can study at my house tomorrow."

I nod. "Okay, text me tonight."

He picks up his bag and leaves the room. I turn to my sister and glare at her. "Why do you have to be so rude?"

"You're the one who told me to leave", she says.

"And here I was going to invite you to the beach campout for my birthday", I say.

Her ears perk up and she runs to tackle me in a hug. So predictable. "Is Xavier going to be there?"

"Maybe", I tease.

"Oh my gosh",she says. She runs to the dresser and opens every drawer. "I need a swimsuit. And cute pjs and a new outfit, some flip flops, a beach bag, sungl-

"Its going to be a long week", I tell myself.

I pull up to a stop at the front of Wayne Manor's gates. I click the red button on the speaker box and wait.

"Wayne Manor", says a British voice. "How may I help you?"

How do these things work? Do I just talk or do I press something. "Um...can you hear me?"

"Loud and clear miss", he replies. "Are you lost?"

"No, I'm actually Kori Anders, Richard's girlfriend", I tell him.

"Oh yes", he says. "Please do come in."

I heer a beep and the gates start to open. I drive up the driveway and park not too far away from the front door. I grab my bag from my truck and walk up to the front door. An old man, wearing a black suit, is waiting for me at the door.

"Good afternoon Miss Anders", he says. "My name is Alfred, I am a butler here at Wayne Manor."

"Hello Alfred", I say.

"Please come in", he says making way for me to walk through the door.

"Thank you", I say. I look around the front house. I've never been to this side of the house. We were escorted through a different door during the party. Honestly, this house is so big, I can't keep up.

"Would you like for me to take your bag?", asks Alfred.

"Um...no thanks", I say.

"Then perhaps a drink, something to eat, or-

"Please I just want Richard", I tell him.

"Very well", he says. "I shall-

"I'm right here", says Richard walking down the stairs. He walks up to me and plants a kiss on me. Of course he didn't kiss me for long since Alfred is standing next to us. "Al this is Kori. Kor this is Alfred, one of my best friends."

"We've met", I told him. "But nice to meet you again."

Richard takes my bag and hands it to Alfred. "Al, take these to my room. I'm just going to get Kori and I a drink."

Alfred nods and takes my backpack. "If you need anything Miss, please do not hesitate."

Richard takes my hand and leads me into the kitchen. I see Tim sitting at the table, headphones in his ear. I giggle as Richard walks over to the fridge and I walk behind Tim. I give him a scare and he jumps up. He takes off his headphones.

"Oh you rich boys are too easy to fool", I say.

Tim shakes his head. "I see why you like her", he tells Richard. "Hows it going Kori?"

"I'm great, yourself?", I ask.

"Good", he says. "Studying for finals."

"Are you going to Gotham High next year?", I ask him.

He nods. "Freshman next year", he says happily.

"Good for you", I say.

Richard hands me a soda. "Ready?"

I nod and we walk up to his room. I immediately walk over to the picture frame I had given him on his birthday. I smile and place it back down. I turn to Richard, untie my ponytail, kick off my shoes, and jump on his bed.

"You know that was really hot", he says.

I snuggle into his pillow. "Really?"

He nods and lays his head next to me. "How many finals do you have tomorrow?"

"I have History and Art, but I do not need to study for Art", I tell him. "You?"

"History and study", he tells me. "I get to leave early."

I pout. "Lucky. But I get to leave early on the last day of finals."

He yawns. "Wanna take a nap?"

I place my head on his chest. "Okay but only for an hour."

Before I knew it, I was asleep. Dreaming the hour away. I can only remember two dreams, though. One dream was about me being my little self and driving a car. Too funny. I remember I couldn't reach the peddles and I was scared I was going to get into trouble with my father. The other dream was about me and Richard. We were dancing together at a school dance or something. I think it was prom. Prom isn't until June 18th. Why they make it so late, I don't know. The last thing I remember was hearing a loud knock. I open my eyes immediately and turn my head to the source. Someone is at the door. I shake a snoring Richard.

"Huh? Huh? I didn't steal the cookie from the cookie jar", he mumbled sitting up.

I sit up laughing. "There is someone at the door."

Richard raises an eyebrow and gets out of bed. He walks over to the door and opens it.

"Jeesh!", I hear Tim. "You finally answer. We're starving downstairs and Bruce wants you to come down for dinner."

"Alright we'll be right down", says Richard. He closes the door and walks back over to me. He sits down and picks up his shoes to put them on.

I crawl and cuddle behind his back. "Dinner? With Bruce Wayne?"

He kneels down to tie his shoes. "Yea,why?"

I move to sit next him and dangle my feet. "Maybe I should leave."

"Huh?", he asks sitting up. "How come?"

I shrug. "I do not think I should be having dinner with you. What if he does not like me? What if he thinks I'm not right for you?"

Richard grabs my feet and picks up my shoes. "Who cares. I mean, I don't. So why should you? I can give a flying crap what he thinks about us." He places my sneaker on and ties my shoe lace.

"I care", I tell him. I cross my arms. "I want him to like me."

"Kori, he doesn't even know you", he says. He places my other shoe on and ties the lace.

"You're right", I say. "Then I should go downstairs and tell him exactly who I am." I get off the bed and trot to the front door.

"Wait for me", I hear Richard saying. He speeds up to me and grabs my hand.

Okay maybe I should have left. As we got nearer to the dining room I could feel my heart pounding. No time to back out yet. Richard tugs me closer to him and I think my knees are ready to go out from under me. I take a big breath and as we step into the dining room.

"Nice of you to join us", says Bruce not looking up as he takes a sip of his drink. He places the glass down and looks up at us. "Aren't you going to introduce us?"

Richard clears his throat. "Bruce I'd like for you to finally meet my girlfriend, Kornelia Anders. Kori this is my dad, Bruce Wayne."

I didn't know what to do. Stand there? Wave? Shake his hand? "Nice to meet you Mr. Wayne", I say.

"Likewise", he says. He motions for the chairs on the side of him. "Please join us."

Richard tugs me along and pulls out a chair for me. I thank him and push myself in.

"So Miss Anders", says Bruce as he pours himself another drink. "Tell me about yourself."

I thank Alfred as he places a plate of food down in front of me and turn my attention to Mr. Wayne. "Well, I'm original from Tamaran. My family owns a farm, I love horses and animals and working with children. I'm a junior in high school, my favorite color is purple, my birthday is coming up, my mom makes the best pies, my father fought in the war, I have two siblings, two dogs, and-

Mr. Wayne laughs. "I can see why you like her."

Richard leans in closer to me. "Ease up Kor. Just relax."

I take a deep breath. "Oh X'hal", I whisper.

"So Dick tells me he's planning on renting a few trailers and you're heading out to Jump City?", asks Mr. Wayne. "Well, I'm the one renting the trailers."

Richard gives out a mock laugh.

"Um...yes", I say. "We, our friends, are planning on going to the beach. Since Gotham City does not have any beaches, the closest city is Jump. We are planning on camping there for a night."

Mr. Wayne nods. "I remember when I was young."

"Bruce, your thirty two", says Richard. "You were our age fifteen years ago."

"I also wish for Tim to come with us as well", I say. Next to me Richard chokes on his drink. "Only if he would like to join us." I look over at Tim and raise my eyebrows.

"Really?", he asks. I give him a nod. He looks over at Richard and smiles. "Sure, Kori. Thanks for the invite."

"Why?", asks Richard. I pinch him for being rude. "Ow." He rubs his arm.

The rest of the dinner went well. Bruce Wayne sure seemed to have a lot of questions for me. I wasn't uncomfortable answering him and I actually think he might like me. He told us stories. Mostly about his wild days before he adopted Richard and Tim. Overall everything went well.

"Well", says Mr. Wayne. "I must get back to work. Thank you Kori for joining us."

"It was my pleasure", I tell him.

"Dick may I speak to you in my office?", he asks. "I just need to know how many people are going on this trip." He gets up and makes his leave.

Richard kisses me on the head. "Go back to my room. I'll be back soon."

I get up not long after Richard does and walk back to his room. On my way there I notice a door with 'Office' on it. Hmm? No harm in sneaking around. I look to my left then my right. Alfred and Tim are no where to be found. I silently walk down the halls and place my ear against the door.

"So you like her?", asks Richard.

Bruce laughs. "Sure but don't kid yourself kiddo."

"Whats that supposed to mean?", asks Richard.

Silence. "She doesn't belong in our world."

"What exactly does 'our world' consist of?", asks Richard sounding angry. "Do explain."

"You know exactly what I mean", says Bruce. "Have your little fun with the girl Dick, but don't get attached. She won't be in your life for much longer."

"Oh really?", asks Richard. "And who decides that?"

"I do", says Bruce. "I'm your father and your future is Wayne Enterprises, not that girl. I've seen you with girls. You're just like me when I was your age. She's just another play thing. Do what you will and let her go."

"We are nothing alike", says Richard darkly. "My parents taught me morals and respect. Unlike you, you son of a bitch."

I quickly run down the hall quietly and run up the stairs. I slam Richard's door behind me. Breath. Breath. Oh my gosh. Oh my gosh. I felt something wet drip down my face. Tears. How can he say that? Richard is not like that? And not apart of their world? Who was I kidding? Some farm girl I am, trying to blend in with the rich folks. I wipe my tears and grab my bag. I open the door and run into Richard.

"Kor?", he asks. "Whats-

"Something came up at home", I sat not daring to look at him. "I need to go."

I make a run for it, ignoring the pleads to come back. The minute I got into my truck, I drove away from that house. But I didn't go home.

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