Chapter 2
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Wayne Manor had never been so alive. It seemed almost as if the Waynes had never been murdered. It seemed almost as if he, the Batman, had never existed. Almost, that is. There was always evidence of Batman's presence but it usually remained in saved newspaper clippings Barbara thought romantic to save along with her past ventures as Batgirl. It was her way of savoring their "dating years" as she called them.
Bruce would raise an eyebrow and declare 'what dating years?' She would respond 'exactly.'
They never really dated. She began to fight with him against his wishes. He tried very hard to get rid of her, but she kept coming around like some lost puppy. Still, he couldn't' help but admit that there was a sexual attraction between them even though neither knew who the other one was. This was the fact until one day, Bruce decided to end the game they were playing and went up to her in the rain on a rooftop. His breath was close enough to her to free the butterflies she held close inside of her and ripped off her cowl. The look of shock on her face matched the one Batman felt (but never revealed to her). She was the Captain's daughter. Gordon's daughter…one of his closest friends….
"This has to stop." He declared as if the decision was his to make. The thunder and lighting crashed above their heads as if in agreement.
Batman started to walk away.
"I can't do this, "he said almost pleading with her.
"You're his daughter…I can't risk you getting hurt…." Barbara silenced him with a gentle kiss. In retaliation for his comments or for the knowledge she so desperately needed to know, she tore off his mask. Batman did not try to stop her. When she saw it was Bruce, her mouth opened slightly. The rain was becoming incessant. All Barbra could focus on were his beautiful hazel eyes and the sadness that filled them.
"Bruce…?" He immediately cupped her face and brought her lips to his in a passionate embrace before another word could be spoken.
"Shh…" was all he said. The first kiss, Barbara would always remember the first kiss.