Chapter 2 (Not-so-Blind Date)

Alfred sprung out of the computer chair as he heard the Batmobile pulling in, "So how'd it go sir?"

"To tell the truth Alfred, it didn't really 'go' at all. It was like she had talked herself out of stealing it, or she remembered something more important, that she had to do. Kinda disappointing actually."

"I'm dreadfully sorry sir, but I think I have a surprise, that just might cheer you up! Here put this on", Alfred handed him a suit.

Bruce hit himself in the head, "Not another blind date!"

"Well this one isn't so 'blind' sir… See for yourself", Alfred hit a button on the keyboard, and a woman's picture popped up.

At first Bruce took no notice, "Alfred, you've been entering me on more dating websites haven't you?"

Alfred glanced at his feet, "Only a little sir, but I really do think that you should give this one a chance. Look at the picture."

"Alfred there are more to women than just their loo-whoa…" Bruce starred; mouth open and hanging in the wind, at the girl's picture. He tore his eyes away from the picture long enough to learn her name, Selina Kyle. She was beautiful, he couldn't deny it; her hair was either really dark brown, or really light black. It was long, slightly curly, and looked smooth as silk. She wore a shy, sly smile, with a slight twinkle in her eye, almost daring him to date her.

"What were you saying sir?" Alfred asked with a smirk.

"Hand me that suit Alfred, I guess it can't hurt…"

"That's what I thought sir, I assume you'll be driving your other car."

"How'd you know?" Laughed Bruce, "I'm going to go put on my suit, when I come back, you better not have set me up with ANOTHER date. One a night is enough, I'm sure."

"If you say so", the old butler laughed.

So, while Alfred stopped himself from setting Bruce on yet another date, Bruce changed into his suit. Then Alfred drove Bruce over to the quaint little café, that he had told Selina to meet Bruce at. "Well this is where I take my leave, good luck sir."

"Thanks Alfred, I'll call you if we need to be picked up."

"Now don't stay out too late."

"Don't worry." And with that Bruce stepped out of the car, and looked around. Finally he stopped Selina, or at least someone who he assumed was Selina. She wore plastic curvy glasses, a subtle lipstick, her top was a short sleeve leopard print imitation, she also wore a pixie cut medium length black skirt, with dainty high heels that watched her shirt. As she saw Bruce she quickly removed her glasses and set aside the book she had been reading. Her curls bounced as she stood up, a smile appeared on her delicate face.

"I'm Selina, I'm assuming that you are-"

"Bruce, Bruce Wayne."

"The Bruce Wayne, huh? Nice to meet you", She held out her hand, her fingers proved long, as were her nails a decent size, and painted gold. Bruce shook her hand, and held her chair for her as she sat down; she was every bit as beautiful as her picture, if not more. She was tall and slim, yet shorter than he was. "So do you have any pets?" It seems Selina had taken starting the conversation into her own hands.

Bruce thought the question over carefully, "Not really, you?"

Selina did a one shoulder shrug, "I have a few kittens, quite a handful, but I love them, whenever the Humane society has cats about to be put to sleep, I take care of them, then find them a home if I can, a little hobby of mine…" She blushed.

SO they talked for a few hours, then they finally ordered some food, and coffee, but despite the coffee Selina began to shiver. Uncontrollably. Too hard to speak. Bruce because cautious, "Selina are you ok?"

"F-f-fine, a little c-c-cold perhaps…" Still shivering she looked at the feet.

Bruce did the only thing a gentlemen could do, "Here take my jacket, I'll walk you home." Bruce paid the waiter then, took Selina's hand to help her up; it was burning hot, and freezing cold at the same time. Selina continued to shiver, until Bruce put his arm around her shoulder. Finally they reached her apartment.

"Bruce I must tell you, I really had a wonderful time."

"Until you caught the shivers?" Asked Bruce raising an eyebrow.

"Well I'll just have to bring a jacket with me next time…"

"Next time?" Asked Bruce, eyebrow even higher then before.

Selina spoke in a singsong sweet syrupy voice, "Well there HAS, to be a next time. I still have your jacket!" And then she quickly gave a kiss on the cheek, a wink, and ducked into her room, immediately shutting the room behind her. Bruce's hand slowly inched up to the spot where Selina had kissed him. A warm smile stretched across his face, he walked, in the cold, all the way back home.