Chapter 21

Bruce's POV
1 Week Later

Bruce exited LAX and headed for the rental cars. After searching he found one of the only expensive cars, which he of course rented, and got in. He turned on the car and the navigation system.

"Destination?" The navigation system asked.

"Los Angeles Convention Center," Bruce responded.

"Acquiring directions to Los Angeles Convention Center… Take immediate left at end of parking lot…"

In no time, Bruce arrived at the large center and went in. More vendors had arrived since when Logan and Riley left, now nearly the entire room was full. He looked around and found Logan's booth.

Just then a woman came up to him, "Can I help you?"

"Yes, I'm looking for Logan Borden, he's a friend of mine."

"You just missed him, but he should be back soon."

"Do you know where he was going?"

"Out to lunch, I can tell him you came if you'd like."

"Thank you, I'm Bruce Wayne."

They shook hands.

"I thought I recognized you," she laughed, "Farrah Kingston. I'm an artist here."

"So you know Logan well?"

"I guess you could say that."

"When he left earlier, did he have anyone with him?"

"His sister, I thought you would know that," she laughed.

"So Logan told you about Riley and I."

"He told me everything…. Riley looked upset when she got here last week,

I thought maybe you had something to do with it—"

"No, no. I would never hurt Riley, not in a million years."

" I know, I'm sorry I shouldn't have said that first. Logan explained to me what happened. He didn't tell me everything, but enough to know you didn't do anything wrong and neither did she. I know how much Logan cares about her, and you. You're like a brother to him."

"You know a lot about Logan for being friend."

"That's probably cause we've been together for two months now."

"What?"

"Yep, it's a secret though. We've both been through a lot of bad relationships and really want this one to work out. Please don't tell him I told you."

"Of course, my lips are sealed."

"Thank you."

Riley's POV

"Why don't you come in for awhile? The show may be over but there's still some amazing vendors you missed! I know you want to."

"I don't know, I should get back," I said.

"Please, this all means a lot to me. The only family I have here is you and Farrah. Plus if you count Bruce since he's like a brother."

"Alright, I guess it would help me."

He smiled as we went into the large vendor room.

We were walking towards Logan's booth when I saw tow people talking in front of it, a man and a woman. It was Farrah… Farrah and… I stopped in my tracks.

"Riley, Riley what is it?" Logan said stopping.

Bruce's POV

"Yeah Logan and I have known each other for years—" I stopped talking when something near the door caught my eye. She was walking with Logan, walking towards us. Riley…

Riley froze in her tracks as she spotted me.

"What is it Bruce?" Farrah asked.

"Riley…" I said almost inaudible.

Riley's POV

"Riley what is it? What's wrong?"

"Bruce," I said under my breath. "I have to go," I said backing away to the door as Bruce slowly began walking towards us.

"See he came, I told you he would. Go talk to him."

"I… can't, I have to go."

Bruce's POV

"No, she's leaving," I said, "I can't let her go."

Riley ran out of the room.

"No, Riley!" I yelled.

I ran behind her, stopping by Logan.

Before I could speak he said, "Hurry, go get her!"

I nodded and ran out in the direction she went.

I saw the doors to outside closing, No.

"Taxi!" she hollered standing by the sidewalk.

I burst threw the doors, "Riley! Riley please wait!"

She didn't say anything; she turned to see me and immediately started walking down the sidewalk.

"Riley!"

"Don't follow me Bruce," she said sternly, what am I saying! Get me! She thought.

I walked behind her, "I don't care what you say, I know you Ri'. I know deep down you want me to follow you."

Dame he's good, "No I don't Bruce, just go back to New York."

"Not without you!"

"Yes, Bruce, without me. You were doing just fine there before I came along so you'll do fine now."

She walked faster.

"I love you Riley. I told you because I couldn't live any longer with you not knowing about what I am, what I really am."

She didn't respond.

"I know you love me back Ri'. If you didn't Logan would have beat me up when he had the chance. He told me to get you."

"Well I'm not Logan so there."

I stopped and watched as she continued down the street. That's it; I have to find out if what Logan said is true…

"You know, stress isn't good," I stopped chasing her.

"I know stress isn't good Bruce. I'm not an idiot. Stress is just part of my life, part of this relationship. What would you know about stress?" she stopped and looked at me for moment and then continued walking.

"Well, I'm in love with the girl of my dreams, and I know she loves me back," she stopped but didn't face me, "And you see, I have this secret that I know in order for us to continue… she has to know. Even if it means she doesn't want to be with me anymore, it's better than living with a secret. A few weeks ago, I learned something that made me want to tell her this secret more than anything, so I did. I knew she might take it wrong but… I don't want to let her go."

Riley turned to face me.

"Riley, please, I love you."

She just stared at me for a moment. I didn't say anything; I could tell she was thinking.

Riley's POV

I ran towards him, he took me into his arms as tight as he could.

"I do love you Bruce, I have since I met you. I'm sorry I ran, I'm sorry for making you come all the way here, I was being selfish and—"

"Riley, Ri', it's my fault. I shouldn't have said it the way I did. I should have told you sooner. I almost did, when I thought I might lose you while we were in the hospital. I regretted not telling you then for so long."

"That night, when you told me about Batm—, your secret. I was trying to tell you something but I… I completely lost myself. I was afraid. I didn't understand any of it. I knew it was possible but I didn't want to believe it. Bruce, what I was trying to tell you was that…" Wait, not here, not now. I'll tell him later at home.

"Was what?" he asked.

"Was that I don't care who you are. All I care about is that we're together. I don't care if you're a billionaire or a masked vigilante. I love you, for you. So I love all of you so to say," I laughed lightly as we kissed.