Kori glanced at the clock. The time read 11:19pm. Rachel was back home and in bed. They talked for a while, catching up, and Rachel retired early. Kori thought that Rachel suspected something, but thankfully she was a friend of little questions. That was something Kori appreciated about living with her, she kept to herself, if she lived with Karen things would be different.

She missed her friends, and while she was thinking about them she sent Karen a quick text.

"Girls night soon? Love you friend!" As soon as she pressed "Send" she heard a tap on her window. Her heart dropped. They lived on the second story and they had a large window that overlooked the parking lot. She slowly turned around, her ears ringing with the sound of her pulse.

What she saw was not what she was expecting. Richard was in full costume and hanging out side of her window.

" Open up!" He mouthed. She blinked, processed what was happening, and raced to the window. As she began to slide the window he pushed it open and hopped in.

" Someone could have seen you!" She said in a hushed yell.

" Nah." He said grinning from ear to ear. " It's dark outside, plus I used the shadows from the building to cover me." He stopped talking and grabbed the back of her head, fiercely kissing her. She responded with fervor. When his hand removed from her, they took a step back.

" I was worried about you." She confessed.

" Don't be!" He said hastily, " I do this almost every night, it's nothing to be afraid of." He led her to sit down on the couch.

" Rachel is home, so we have to be quiet." She said as he sat down next to her.

" I won't stay long," he brushed her cheeks with his finger tips. " I just want you to know, that I love you, and even though I don't like how you found out, " he paused, the anger was still fresh, " I am glad to be more open with you. I hated lying to you." He kissed her forehead, and let it linger there. " It's late, you should get to bed. I just wanted to come and see you again."

"I'm glad you did." She smiled softly. "So, after you left, I was doing some thinking, and," she hesitated and bit her lip.

" And what?" His brow furrowed.

" I think that I made a discovery." She got quiet which made him stiffen. "Is Bat Man..."

Richard inhaled and shrugged his shoulders.

" Yeah." He gave a soft chuckle, " Bruce isn't going to like that you know."

" I will not tell anyone, I promise!" She said quickly. Richard smiled and kiss her forehead.

" I know you won't."

" Rachel is home," she trailed off.

" I'll leave." He said inching towards the window. " I just wanted this night to end, " he paused, " On a good note."

" Me too, your secret is safe." They grinned at each other, adrenaline was pulsing through them, They had this secret, it was powerful, dangerous, and theirs. As he took another step to the window her brow furrowed. " Why not take the door?"

" Door is for Richard, sneaking out the window is for bad boys, like me." He winked and opened it quietly. She laughed as he went out the window and jumped out. As she raced to it to see him safely leave she saw that he was in the roof of the apartment building next to theirs.

She shut the window and smiled, and as she went to get ready for bed.

As Richard entered the Bat Cave he removed his mask. He was still processing the day. It wasn't just that he talked to Kori about being Robin, but he talked to someone besides Bruce and Alfred. He felt freer, lighter. As he went to put his costume in the bin where Alfred would wash off the sweat and grime from the day. He hopped in the shower that was next to the bin. Alfred's idea of having a full bathroom was a great idea.

Richard bathed quickly. His heart was racing, he was was just going through the motions, not thinking about what he was doing, but on free he felt, and how happy. He didn't feel happy too much before Kori. He was happy with Barbara, in the beginning, but he had never felt joy before. As he clothed himself with the outfit that Alfred had placed there since the last time he showered. He ran the towel through his hair once more as he went to head upstairs, but as he approached them he was a shadow. He mentally groaned.

" She won't tell anyone Bruce."

" Richard."

" Bruce! She won't tell anyone, she knows about me and she figured out about you!" Bruce took a step back.

" Richard, I told you, I trust you." This left Richard speechless, " Thank God something shuts you up. Listen, I would like for you to invite her over for dinner. I have met her a few times, but I would like a proper introduction. You have been with her for how long?"

" A few months." Richard said quietly, still shocked.

" Exactly. Please extend my invitation to her to join us for dinner this Friday, is two days enough notice?"

" Yes." Richard stammered.

" Excellent. Thank you." Bruce turned around to head up the stairs. When Richard had taken in what had just taken place he raced up the stairs to him.

" Bruce!" He said as they reached the top, which welcomed them into a long hallway. " Why are you doing this?" He looked him suspiciously. Bruce sighed.

" Dick, I am a man too. I understand that I may behave sternly, but I only want what's best for you. I can see clearly know that she is kind and good. Please stop believing I have ulterior motives. I would like to sit down and have dinner with my son, and his girlfriend." He put an emphasis on the word son and Richard felt guilty for doubting him. Bruce turned around but Richard stopped him with his voices,

" Bruce," He scratched the back of his head awkwardly, " thanks, for umm that. We're in love and I am grateful that I can bring her over." Bruce gave a soft smile and turned away. Richard headed for bed.