Huffing I stare at the clock, I swear those hands are moving slowly on purpose. Pouting I carry on typing into the computer, hopefully Edward would be at home when I got back. Bloody Batman was around last night so he didn't come round.

Bad ol' Batman.

Hitting print, perhaps a bit harder than I should have, I stood up, brushed down my black A-line skirt and walked over to the printer. Yes I could move the printer closer but this makes me do exercise. Plus the fact it's really heavy! Quickly grabbing the papers from the printer I go back over and place all the correct information in Penguins folder. Yes, he has made me work on a Sunday. On. A. SUNDAY! Trying not to grumble under my breath I grab the rest of the files off my desk and place them in his draws.

Checking the clock it is finally half nine, holding back the grin I quickly walk out of the office to go find my 'boss'. Seeing him sat at the usual table I go on over, yes I am still terrified of all the Rogues but like Cobblepot says, 'act more confident than you feel'. Breathing in deeply I smile at Penguin as all the others at the table nodded at me. Harley Quinn winked and stood up as I came up to Penguins shoulder.

"Everything is done Sir", I unclip my hair from the fishtail braid letting my blonde hair fall over my shoulder.

"You are a miracle worker Clara! Thank you, go home and relax sweet bird, you have tomorrow off." He affectionately taps my hand, genuinely smiling I nod.

Two hands slide around my waist making me tense like you wouldn't believe, I whip my head around to be met with two emerald eyes darkened by a green bowler's hat. Beaming up at him I interlink my fingers with his.

"Hello Riddler." I wink as he smirks down at me.

"Hello my Song Bird." Pulling me firmly against his chest he turns his attention to those at the table. I glance back and see Harley grinning, Harvey and the Hatter with raised eyebrows and Scarecrow glaring at us both.

"Ah Edward, how are you?" Penguin smiled up at him. I couldn't tell if it was genuine or not.

"Fine thank you Penguin, yourself?" I could feel how tense he was by his chest. Squeezing his fingers softly, please don't do anything stupid!

"I'm well thank you." Looking over at Harley she grins and mouths 'awkward'. Stifling a giggle I peek up at Edward and see his stiff jaw, has he had a bad day?

"Just to let you know, Penguin, I shall be helping my Clara with her self-defence so you do not need to." He smirks down at Penguin. Yep. He's done something stupid.

"Oh I see, perhaps it is good for her to have two tutors. After all being in this business is dangerous." Penguin smirks and leans back against his chair.

"Yes she knows it's dangerous but I will be protecting her!" He leaned down. Closing my eyes I counted to five then opened my eyes, spinning in his arms I glare up at him.

"Thank you very much Mr Penguin, I will definitely consider it. If you excuse us, Edward is going to take me home, I will see you Tuesday have a great night everyone!" I smile at him over my shoulder before grabbing Edwards hand and dragging him into the office to grab my bag.

Letting go of his hand I grab my bag and walk to the employers exit.

"SongBird?" I hold up my hand to shh him.

"Wait till we get home Eddie." I try not to sound angry. His sad eyes almost make me want to kiss him. Breathing deeply I slide my hand into his and pull him out the exit.

"I have a car waiting Clara." Nodding I follow him to a black car, sliding into the back seat he places his hand on my thigh and glances at me from the corner of his eye. It has to be one of the most awkward and silent drives of my life. And that's saying something!

We finally pulled up next to my apartment building, exiting the car I walk up to the front door and walk up the ten billion flights of stairs. Opening my apartment door I kick off my heels and slam my bag on the breakfast bar.

"Clara?" I turn round and glare at him. "What did I do?" he looks so meek it made my heart melt slightly.

"You can't just come into my work and be all possessive. Penguin was just being nice, that's all!" I snap at him as he removes his hat and twiddles it between his fingers.

"Yes I know." He mumbles.

"I get that you Rogues have your spats and who is the best, etc. But Eddie I'm yours, you don't have to compete with anyone, you know that." He glances up at me from his mask. Walking towards him I wrap my arms around his neck and play with the hair on the back of his neck. "I'm yours Edward!" I peck him on the lips.

His hands stroke my hips as he pulls me closer. Blushing as he doesn't say anything, was I too forward? Oh god, did I sound incredibly clingy? Or needy?! Looking down I go to remove my hands before a pair of soft lips kiss my cheek up to my ear.

"As I am yours, my SongBird! Completely!" Breathe catching in my throat I look up into his eyes and grin while blushing like a tomato. Reaching up I gently stroke his cheek as I try to take his mask off he flinches.

"Ed?" He bites his lip, carefully touching his mask again I peel it off. Dropping it on the floor I can't help but gasp. His entire left eye was a moulted purple-green colour that had spread across his cheekbone and on the side of his nose.

"Edward! What happened?" I grabbed him and shoved him on the sofa, running back to the kitchen I get a tea towel and some ice from the freezer. Going back to Edward I straddle his hips I softly place the towel on his eye. He pulls me closer by my hips with a soft smile on his lips. "Wa?" I ask wiggling slightly on his lap to get more comfortable.

"You." Confused I tilt my head while removing the ice to see if the swelling has gone down. "What about me?" I ask as I stroke his good cheek.

"I don't think I've ever had anyone look after me like you do." His voice goes gooey soft making butterflies bounce around in my stomach.

"Oh shh you!" I blush placing the ice back on his eye. He smirks, massaging my hips.

"Although I don't think you should wear shirts like this around those Rogues." Raising my eyebrow I glance down at my top.

"Whats wrong with my shirts?" His naughty smirk was back.

"Well, they can be very revealing, especially at this angle." He gives me a cheeky wink before taking the ice off his bad eye.

"Well it's a good job I don't sit like this on anyone apart from you my Riddler, now you want to tell me what has made your eye a lovely shade of purple without trying to distract me?" I kiss his bottom lip and then lean back.

"I suppose I may have seen Robin last night…" he sheepishly starts. Raising my eyebrows I undo a few buttons on my shirt and move to sit sideways on his lap. Straddling someone in an a-line skirt. Very hard, just FYI.

"Mhmm?"

"And I may have been a bit cocky, don't nod at that." I laugh softly as he playfully glares at me. "He may have got the jump on me for a minute", he motions dramatically at his eye, "before I knocked him out and got out of there before Batman appeared". Sighing softly I nuzzle under his chin and wrap my arms around his chest.

"I thought that might be why you didn't come round after, I had to spend the afternoon cleaning and not in bed like I was promised." I grinned up at him trying to use my most innocent of voices.

"Oh what a shame, my poor, poor SongBird." He cooed down at me rubbing his nose against mine as his one hand came to rest on my thigh.

"I know but I do have some good news." I murmur against his lips.

"What might that be my Riddle Queen?" He whispers, grinning I rub against his nose softly.

"I have the whole day off tomorrow…" His eyes glinted as he goes to kiss me but I move back and stand up. "And seeing as someone didn't come back to me yesterday I don't suppose they could take the whole day off tomorrow to make it up to me?" I smirk at him as I walk to my room shedding my shirt as I go so I am in my tank top and skirt.

Hearing his feet hit the ground and quickly follow me I look over my shoulder and see those green eyes turning dark once more.

"I can promise I will do my best not to let you leave this bed for the whole of tomorrow, apart from getting you food!" He nibbles my earlobe and winds his arms around my waist, nibbling down to my neck he leaves little marks here and there making my knees shake slightly.

"Edward I need to get changed" giggling I try and grab my bed shirt from my dresser as he holds me firmly against his chest.

"How about I undress you?" He mumbles into my neck, gently biting a certain spot making me let out a very involuntary moan.

"I think we wouldn't be getting any sleep if I let you do that, plus I'm exhausted." Turning in his arms I gently kiss him. "And you my handsome Rogue are injured and need sleep." I look at the slight purple bags under his eyes. "Did you get any sleep at all last night?" I ask as he softly slides the zipper of my skirt down.

"I was worried in case Batman or Robin came to look for you, had my lads out watching your place." A dusting of red speckled his cheeks. Feeling touched I kissed up his jaw to his ear.

"Thank you, but you can stop undressing me now." He chuckles, grabbing my night shirt he slides it over my head messing up all my hair. Glaring at him I try to pull away but he has that playful glint in my eye that lets me know I was so not winning this.

"Now don't you look adorable." He chuckles pecking me on the nose before letting me slide my arms into the holes. Trying to flatten my hair down his grin grows wider.

Rolling my eyes I go to turn around until I feel a soft tap to my rear. Raising my eyebrows I turn back to the Rogue who was sporting the most 'innocent' look I believe he could possess.

"Did you just slap my butt?" I try not to smile but I can feel it twitch at the corner of my lips.

"I may have, but it's your fault." Tilting my head in confusion I unhook my bra quickly sliding it off and out from under my shirt.

"And how, pray tell, is it my fault Riddler?" He smirked while yanking my skirt down to my ankles.

"You rolled your eyes at me, makes me want to do things to you that'll just make you that much more tired." His voice lowered into that husky tone that made my knees grow weak and also made me want to do very very bad things to him. Grinning, I shake my head and remove my tank top from under my shirt.

"Are you staying Eddie or are you going to be sleeping in your suit? I mean I know I said no funny business but that's taking it to a whole new level." I tease as I waltz over to my side of the bed. Is it weird that we already have sides of the bed? I guess I'm kind of dating a criminal. Not any kind of criminal but a Rogue. So a little difference and weirdness is to be expected. Right?

"Funny Clara." His dry tone made me giggle as I jump under the covers and snuggle down to watch him strip. His amused glare made me smirk. "I'm not a stripper."

"Oh but baby you'd make such a good one." I wink as he rolls his eyes at me, quickly undressing he turns the light out and slides under the covers reaching for me straight away. Pulling me up against his chest I give his butt a soft smack.

"And what was that for?" He asked as I nuzzle under his chin and leave kisses everywhere.

"For rolling your eyes at me, 'makes me want to things to you that'll just make you that much more tired'. I quote him and feel him laugh, wrapping his arms around me he kisses my forehead.

"Clara, don't ever change!" I grin. Leaning my head back I kiss him softly on his lips, he gently bites my bottom lip making those butterflies in my stomach go mad once again. "I can be stolen or given away and you will live, yet you cannot live without me. What am I?" He whispers against my lips. Blushing I can't help but beam.

"Your Heart." I answer letting him kiss me so passionately I thought I might melt into a puddle right there. "You've stolen mine too my Riddler." Feeling his lips curl up in a smirk I snuggle into his chest letting his arms hold me tight.

"My most successful crime yet." Rolling my eyes at his comment I feel a soft sting on my behind.

"Don't roll your eyes." Laughing I kiss his chest and let my eyes close, his heart beat lulling me closer and closer to sleep. "Goodnight my sweet SongBird, What is invisible and makes people suffer from symptoms like sweating and nausea, yet people can't survive without it?" Trying to think hard I shrug.

"Love?" Feeling a soft kiss placed on my head he leans his head on mine.

"Yes Clara, my 'Love'." Clutching him closer, I drift off to sleep with a small smile on my face. Not knowing he was doing the exact same but with an image of little children with his hair and my eye colour.