Chapter 6:Moving In

Harley Quinn woke with a start. She didn't know where she was. All she remember was standing on the rooftop with Batman after he had saved her from the fall, and more importantly, after their kiss. Then he had sprayed her with some gas that caused her to fall asleep. That's the last thing she remembered.

She looked around and by the looks of it she was in a cave. There was bats flying around and moss and dripping water clung to the walls. However, what really stood out was the giant computer, the array of costumes on display, and the lot with dozens of cars. Upon further gazing, she saw to the side some sort of trophy collection. There was dozens of items from Gotham's most insane and deadliest crinimals, even from the Joker himself. It was pretty obvious that she was in the Batcave.

"I'm sorry I had to use knock-out gas on you Harley,"a voice said, then Batman came out of the shadows like some dark specter. Harley would never get use to that,"I had to be careful in case of..."

"In case of what?"Harley asked.

"In case you tried to go back to Joker."Batman replied, somewhat hestiantly.

"Oh..."was all Harley replied, kinda hurt that he didn't trust her, but she really couldn't blame him. Just cause they shared a kiss doesn't mean they would be a loving and trusting couple...at least not yet.

"So why didn't you take me back to Arham?"Harley questioned.

"You're not safe there anymore Harley."Batman answered,"Joker will be out looking for you, and since he knows we both have feelings for each other he may use that against me. I cannot let you be brought to harm."

After that statement Harley could feel herself blushing. Batman just admitted he had feelings for her. Sure it wasn't exactly what she wanted to hear, she would rather hear those three famous words any girl would die for, but it's a start.

"So you brought me back to the legendary Batcave then huh B-man."Harley said, casting her gaze around the place.

"Indeed,"the Bat replied,"Until the Joker is behind bars you'll be staying with me."

"Well is there like a bed or a room around here or do you just sleep upside down like a vampire?"Harley joked, flashing the Dark Knight a playful grin. It was kind of a joke anyway, there are rumors in the crinimal underworld that the Batman was a vampire.

"No I sleep in beds just like everyone else."Batman laughed, which shocked Harley.

Harley had never heard the Batman laugh, and lord knows the Joker had tried countless times to make the Caped Crusader do so. He made her swell up with pride at being the one to finally make Batman smile and laugh.

"Come with me Harley. I have a bed made out over here for you." Batman said, and turned and started walking away from her. Harley wasn't really sleepy but she folllowed him anyway.

He lead to a part of the Batcave that wasn't as cold or bleak as the rest. There was a very nice bed postioned near the edge of the cave. Harley noticed that there was a camera glaring directly at the bed, guess the Batman really didn't trust her, but once again she understood.

"This is only temporary Harley."Batman stated,"Until I think you're ready."

"Ready for what?"Harley asked happily, plopping down on the bed and bouncing up and down on it like a little girl.

"Until I think you are ready to move into my house with me."Batman answered, which caused Harley to grin micheviously.

"Wow Bats."Harley smiled," You're already wanting me to move in with you. You sure don't waste time with a girl huh?"

This caused Batman to smile once again at her. She loved his smile and hoped to see alot more of it in the coming days here. Batman then turned and started walking away.

"Goodnight Harley. I'll see you in the morning."Batman said.

"In all honesty Bman how can you tell if it's morning or night in this cave?"Harley asked.

"You'll live Quinn."Batman replied,she could tell he was trying to supress another round of laughter. With that Batman blended into the darkness, and Harley placed her head on the pillow. Even though she wasn't really tired, she still fell asleep within seconds. She could definitely get use to being around Batman for awhile.