4: Families & First Dates.
The next day things were pretty slow around the flower shop, of course not many people knew it existed yet but that wasn't the point, Harley had stopped by on her way to the university and told Pam about a new restaurant she found that had its own vegan menu and drop off a citrus and mint tea she'd picked up beforehand but after she left things were quiet not that Pam complained. Around noon as she was leaning against the counter picking at a bag of dried berries so she decided to call Selina and tell her the good news. It took four rings before the other woman answered with a growl.
"What the hell do you want Pam? Do you have any idea what time it is?"
Pam rolled her eyes picking a dried strawberry from the bag.
"Noon on a Tuesday Selina, are you seriously still asleep?"
Her only response was a grumble then a small chime meaning the call turned to video call making her pull it away from her ear then hide a laugh behind her hand upon seeing the other woman half awake, her black pixie hair all messed up and sticking up in odd places, she was in a light purple tank top with a black cat on it and a royal purple silk robe hung loosely over her shoulders. She yawned and shook her head before speaking.
"So what did ya want?"
Pam rolled her eyes sitting on the wooden stool behind her.
"Just to tell you I met someone."
Selina raised her eyebrow at the redhead as she propped her phone up against something.
"So? How is that big enough news to wake me at an ungodly hour?"
Pam snorted a laugh watching as the dark haired woman picked up a toothbrush, placed toothpaste on it then started brushing lazily.
"Once again Selina it's noon not midnight! You see this is exactly why I tell you not to go out all night but do you listen nooo."
Selina gave her what could only be described as the 'okay mother' sarcastic look.
"Anyway I didn't meet just anyone I met that girl from the other day."
Selina seemed to wake up a little more ducking out of the camera for a second then coming back into frame by picking up her phone.
"And how did that go? I want details Ivy."
Pam rolled her eyes shaking her head.
"Honestly you sound like a teenager, it's not like anything happened anyway. I was putting together a window display at the shop and I leaned in to smell the daffodils, I guess she must have been passing by because suddenly I feel someone watching me so I look up and I'm nearly knocked on my ass by these beautiful crystal blue eyes watching me and my necklace nearly burns me until I let her in the shop. We exchanged a couple awkward hellos and our names then she invited me to coffee, so we sat at the coffee shop and just talked for an hour, I slipped her my number and that was that...are you seriously starting a bath?"
Selina rolled her eyes.
"Don't change the subject flower girl, what's this little blonde bombshell's name?"
Pam smiled a little dreamily taking a bite of the dried strawberry.
"Harley and she is the cutest little thing with her adorable giggle and bright smile."
Selina made a small gagging sound.
"Okay I asked for her name not your wet dream. So anything interesting after you slipped her your number?"
Pam shrugged looking away from the screen as her friend slipped neck deep in a bubble bath.
"She messaged me after I got out of the shower later that night and asked me for a picture so I sent her one."
Selina's eyes widened a little slightly resembling an owl.
"You sent her a nude?! Isn't that like third date stuff?"
Pam rolled her eyes again.
"Get your head out of the gutter Kitty it wasn't like that, I had on a towel and Wisteria was on my chest. Then she sent me one of her in a blue romper with her hair tied up in pigtails, it was really cute. After that we just talked and made plans for a date next week when she doesn't have class and after I close the shop."
Selina shook her head.
"I can't believe it, little Pammy has her first date finally man how time flies."
Pam sighed shaking her head.
"Shut up Kitty not everyone is as outgoing as you okay? So how are things with you and…"
She trailed off looking up as the shop bell rang and a familiar dark haired billionaire walked in.
"Bruce?"
Selina raised a brow.
"Pammy you okay? Pammy? Hey don't hang up on me! He-"
Pam ignored her friend's yelling and hung up the phone smiling at the man looking over the flower selections, rounding the counter she made her way over.
"Good afternoon Mr. Wayne, anything I can help you find?"
Bruce looked at Pam and smiles.
"Please Pamela call me Bruce. I'm actually looking for flowers for Selina."
Pam smiled gently taking his arm and leading him over to a potted purple flower.
"I just got this little beauty in this morning, it's called a Cat's Eye Dwarf Iris, or if you want something a little more classic there's the lovely Tiger Lillies."
Bruce chuckled looking at the Iris.
"You really stick to her cat cleché don't you?"
Pam crossed her arms.
"Oh please Bruce it's no cleché, she's acted like that since the day I met her but if you want something a little different but classic I also have purple roses, red roses, tulips, daisies, then these little darlings."
As she spoke she gently lifted the pink heart shaped blooms on a little Bleeding Heart plant. Bruce looked at the plant and smiled.
"I think she'll like this one."
Pam smiled lifting the little pot and taking the sticker from it before handing it to Bruce.
"Alrighty then just make sure to water it regularly, trust me Selina will forget if her cat doesn't try to eat it, also make sure the cat doesn't eat it it's poisonous to small children and animals."
Bruce made a mental note of the information shifting the plant to one arm the other reaching for his wallet.
"How much do I owe you Pamela?"
Pam shook her head placing the sticker on a notepad on the counter.
"Not a dime, it's in the house."
Bruce looked ready to protest but about that time the shop door opened again and Harley skipped in smiling her normal bright smile.
"Hiya Red! I got outta class early 'cause the professor got sick."
Pam smiled but shook her head before motioning the girl to her.
"Pamela if you could do me a favor and not tell Selina about this I'd appreciate it."
Pam nodded waving as he left before looking at Harley smiling as she found the blonde sniffing at a pot of daisies.
"So the professor got sick or did you just want to leave?"
Harley looked up with mock hurt in her eyes holding her heart.
"Gee Red I never! No the professor really did get sick, ate an expired tuna sandwich for lunch and vomited all over the desk it was gross."
The blonde giggled making Pam shake her head.
"Not what I want to hear on my lunch break. So what are you going to do now?"
Harley shrugged gently playing with the pedals of a soft pink carnation.
"I don't no, I was actually wonderin' if ya wouldn't mind me hangin' around the shop and keepin' you company."
Pam smiled gently brushing her blonde bangs behind her ear.
"Nothing would make me happier sweet pea."
Harley beamed brightly making Pam smile in return before glancing back at her face down phone as it rang.
"That's probably Selina pissed that I hung up on her."
Harley chuckled stepping closer to the redhead watching as she picked up the phone but looked confused when she paled like all the blood left her face.
"Red what's wrong?"
Pam swallowed nervously.
"It's my parents."
Harley gave a small nod but took the redhead's free hand in her own squeezing it encouragingly figuring the other woman's parents hadn't been told about her yet. Pam squeezed the blonde's hand back answering the phone and putting it on speaker.
"Hello mother."
Harley was impressed by how steady Pam's voice was despite the worry in her green eyes, quietly as she could the blonde brought their hands to her lips gently kissing the back of Pam's making her give a small flush and a smile.
"Pamela, why didn't you call me back after I called you yesterday?"
Pam bit her lip and Harley grimaced at the harsh and prude tone coming from the phone, no wonder Pam was a quiet little flower that was shy.
"I'm sorry mother, I got busy with the flower shop and Selina and I got together and were hanging out."
There was a scoff like noise from the other end of the line.
"Selina Kyle, wretched minx of a girl, I never liked her she was always a bad influence on you."
Pam sighed.
"Mother she isn't that bad, she's one of my best friends now can we please drop the topic and move on to why you called?"
Another scoff and a mumbled comment about rudeness rubbing off.
"I called simply because you ignored my call yesterday and to know why."
Pam pinched her eyes shut but opened them as Harley gently nudged her jaw with her head making her give a small smile.
"Because as I said I was busy with the shop and I met my soulmate."
There was silence for a moment before her mother spoke again.
"Is that so? Do tell is he a wealthy fellow with a stable job and handsome?"
Pam looked into Harley's eyes and gently squeezed her hand taking a deep breath.
"Actually mother SHE is a student at the university going after her doctors in Psychiatry, she was born and has lived in Gotham all her life and she's beautiful."
There was a long tense silence making Harley bite her lip and Pam's stomach drop.
"I see so your soulmate is another woman, how revolting."
Harley's eyes widened at the statement but Pam didn't look surprised just hurt as she carefully took her hand back and covered her trembling lips with it.
"Mother please."
"No Pamela, your father and I didn't raise you like that! We raised you to be a proper young lady and a respectable woman, I suggest you break this all off at once."
Pam's eyes brimmed with tears but they were angry tears.
"Mother I can't do that! She's my soulmate! I can't help who I fall in love with!"
"Then consider yourself disowned from this family Pamela! I always knew there was something wrong with you but I had hoped you would straighten out as I raised you but evidently I was wrong."
Pam opened her mouth but the line was already dead making the redhead grip the device tight in her shaking hand her eyes bouncing between anger and sadness as tears spilled over her cheeks. Harley carefully pried the device from the redhead's hand and set it on the counter before gathering the other woman in her arms slowly sinking to the floor with her letting her cry into her shoulder. The blonde stayed quiet gently running her fingers through Pam's hair letting her work out the anger and heartbreak until the redhead's tears slowed and she sniffled.
"I'm sorry Harley, I'm sorry you had to hear that."
Harley shook her head giving her a soft smile.
"It's okay Pam, I'd rather be here with you when it happened than let you hear it alone."
Pam gave a watery smile looking up at the blonde.
"Thank you."
Harley smiled softly brushing a strand of red haired behind Pam's ear.
"Any time Red, ya know I told my folks about you and they were happy and they really wanna meet you."
Pam blinked surprised.
"Really?"
Harley nodded her smile brightening a bit.
"Really, even invited you to dinner some time. My mom always has been super supportive of my choices and my dad is just easy going as long as I'm happy and safe."
Pam smiled trying to imagine what that must feel like to have supportive parents. Closing her eyes she leaned up and gently placed a kiss to Harley's cheek, which promptly turned bright red from the kiss as her wide blue eyes looked down into deep green pools.
"What was that for?"
Pam smiled placing a kiss to her cheek again but a little closer to her mouth.
"To thank you for not hating me because my family is narrow minded and for letting me cry on your shoulder, sorry if I stained it."
Harley giggled looking at the shoulder of her shirt seeing the small wet spot that was hardly noticeable in the red fabric.
"It's okay, I think it'll survive. Now comere and quit teasing."
Pam bit her lip but moved so her face was inches from Harley's making the blonde smile and close the distance placing a soft peck to the redhead's lip. Unlike the kiss with Selina years ago this kiss didn't scare Pam it made her heart flutter and a desire for more like it as Harley pulled away her blue eyes sparkling.
"Wow Red, you're a good kisser have you practiced before?"
Pam shook her head with her own small smile before reaching a hand up and cupping Harley's cheek meeting the girl half way for another, longer, kiss that pulled a small moan from both of them as their necklaces warmed up and felt like they were pulling together. The girls broke apart breathless and looking at their necklaces then each other before gently taking their own necklace in hand and bringing them together. As they connected like matching puzzle pieces a sudden warmth washed over both of them bringing with it a feeling of safety and love.
The rest of the week and the beginning of the next seemed to move by in a blur of blonde pigtails, bell like giggles, flowers and sweet kisses but Pam didn't mind in fact she was enjoying having Harley around more she'd even brought the blonde home to meet Wisteria and unexpectedly Selina, who scared the crap out of them by suddenly appearing through the fire escape window, and in turn Harley had taken Pam to meet her parents ture to what Harley said her parents seemed happy that Harley was happy and welcomed Pam warmly. As Wednesday finally came about Pam found herself fussing with her hair making sure the red curls stayed in place in the loose bun atop her head before moving on to smoothing out her emerald green dress her fingers trailing over the lace ivy vines that decorated it and then adjusted the sheer sleeves before checking the time and starting over again.
Pam was in the process of putting her hair back into the bun when the shop door opened making her turn around and her jaw promptly drop. Harley stood just inside the door wearing what could only be the definition of a little black dress, it was silky black with a faint blue hue in its knee length tulle layered skirt, the top was a halter top style that connected around her neck like a choker allowing for the open back, her pale blonde hair hung in perfect bouncy curls over her bare shoulders, her crystal blue eyes were lined with navy eyeliner, some black mascara, and her lids were done in soft grey eyeshadow that had a shimmer in it, finishing off the outfit were the black sandal pumps on her feet and her red painted lips.
Pam couldn't find her voice it was stuck somewhere between her throat and her brain and clearly Harley had noticed because she smiled blushing faintly as she walked over gently closing the redhead's mouth for her.
"You'd make a beautiful Venus flytrap Pammy but staring ain't nice."
Pam shook her head but flushed a little smiling as she finally found her voice.
"Sorry sunshine it's just that you look amazing, really amazing."
Harley's blush darkened and her smiled widened.
"What this get up? You should have seen me at prom, I wore the same dress in red and covered in fake diamonds it was a mess."
Pam chuckled making Harley relax and look her over, who'd have thought even trying to dress simplistic the redhead could look so beautiful in her green dress with its lace that looked as if it could be alive, her copper red hair pinned back in a soft bun with a few curls escaping and framing her face making her green eyes shine and the soft glimmer of nude eyeshadow on her eyelids catch their color, her lips painted a shade of red a little darker than her own that matched the red roses on the shelf, and the blonde couldn't help but follow the long line of her date's toned legs to the green satin flats on her feet.
Now it was Pam's turn to smile and gently close Harley's mouth adding a kiss to the cheek with a giggle.
"What happened to staring isn't nice?"
Harley smirked gently taking her hand.
"Manners be damned, you look hot as hell Pammy!"
Pam flushed as red as her hair making Harley chuckle and kiss her warm cheek.
"Come on, I've got us a reservation across town and a surprise outside."
Pam blinked at the word surprised but let her date lead her outside by her hand, pausing to lock the door before letting it shut. Once outside Pam felt her heart quicken and her stomach jump, Harley was standing beside a well cared for and polished black Harley Davidson motorcycle a nervous smile on her lips.
"This is my baby, normally I keep it in the garage but I thought maybe tonight would be a good night to take it out, of course if you don't want to we can catch a cab."
Pam realized she must look either scared or worried making her shake her head and offer a smile.
"It's beautiful Harl, we can take it it's just I've never been on a bike before."
Harley smiled softly, encouragingly.
"It's okay I'm great at driving it, all you have to do is hold on, though with a friend like Selina I'm a bit surprised you haven't been on a bike before she seems like the type to have like three."
Pam hid a laugh behind her hand, when they were younger Selina had wanted a bike but after some time she gave the idea up in favor of her prized black 1967 mustang which she hardly ever drove and babied about as much as her cat.
"No Selina doesn't really do bikes, she's more a car girl her mustang is her baby."
Harley shook her head.
"Figures, you peg her for being one thing and she's the complete opposite. What about you Dandelioness, got a special ride of your own?"
As she spoke the blonde took a helmet from the bike seat and held it out to the redhead. Pam smiled softly taking the helmet and after reaching up and pulling her hair from its bun so it fell over her shoulders put the head protector on.
"Yeah, a green 1970 volkswagen beetle, I didn't get to bring it with me so it's still back in Seattle in my parent's garage."
Harley whistled impressed before getting on the bike and starting it trying not to smirk as Pam jumped before holding out her hand.
"Come here, just swing your leg over like horseback riding, it ain't gonna bite."
Pam gave her a look that just screamed 'ha ha ha very funny I forgot how to laugh.' before swallowing her fear and taking the blonde's hand and swinging her leg over the back part of the seat placing her hands on Harley's shoulders.
"You're gonna want to get a better hold Pammy."
Pam blushed bright red but moved her hands to Harley's hips then wrapping her arms around as they set off. After a few minutes of the cool air on her face Pam found herself relaxing as she watched the city streets flash by around them, even Gotham looked pretty at night with store lights and restaurant signs lighting the way for the late night gothamites walking the streets. After a five minute drive, and two of Harley being both amazed and pouty that Pam's red locks had managed to stay perfect despite the helmet and the ride, the pair were seated in a softly lit restaurant at a table near a window, Harley was looking over the menu as Pam sipped her iced tea giving small giggles here and there as Harley scrunched her nose up at some of the listed items.
When the waitress came over Harley ordered the rosemary chicken pasta dish and Pam ordered the stuffed eggplant, hiding a chuckle behind her hand at the curious and slightly unsure look that crossed her dates face. When the waitress left Harley took a sip of her soda before meeting Pam's eyes.
"So why vegan?"
Pam mixed the ice in her tea around with her straw a small frown crossing her lips.
"When I was in grade school they showed us a video of how some food products are made and seeing all those animals, it upset me. Mother didn't really care as long as I kept my figure and kept up my piano practices."
Harley flinched a little remembering seeing a similar video as a child and how she'd only managed a week of the vegetarian diet before the craving for a hamburger got the better of her. Deciding to shift the topic she gave a small smile reaching across the table to take her date's hand making the redhead smile again her green eyes looking up from watching the melting ice in her glass.
"Piano huh? Mom tried to get me to do that too but I just couldn't sit still long enough to learn anything past 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' and maybe half of 'Hot Cross Buns'."
Pam chuckled stroking the back of Harley's hand with her thumb.
"I can play just about any sheet music put in front of me if you give me enough time, mom wouldn't let me quit lessons so I didn't have much choice not to learn."
Harley's eyes widened so did her smile.
"Wowza! You'll have to show me some time cause that sounds amazing! Did you get to do anything fun?"
Pam's smile turned wistful her eyes turning to the floral center piece gently stroking the petal of the pink lily.
"I had a garden at the back of the yard that only I could get to, the only way in was hidden in a tangle of vines in the hedge blocking the yard from the forest."
Harley smiled leaning her chin on her free hand her eyes bright as she took in the happy glimmer in Pam's green orbs.
"Tell me about it, what's it look like at the peak of spring? What kinda things did you plant?"
Pam chuckled before letting out a happy sigh.
"Well you walk in and there's a dirt path that runs all over between all the plants and flower beds, during the summer it's cool and soft I love walking in it barefoot, the first flowers you'll see is a bed full of wild daisies with pure white petals and sunny yellow middles, on the other side are the lilies, there's a couple beds of the most beautiful wild flowers of all kinds and then in the middle is a beautiful willow tree with branches that flow like a waterfall in a soft breeze and there's an old wood step stool leaned against the trunk that if you climb it you'll find a nest of branches with a couple pictures of me and Selina pinned around the space. There are a few bird houses hanging in the willow and a bat house or two, last summer I planted a crab apple tree sapling to fill in the empty space behind the willow it has the most beautiful pink blossoms and there's a lilac bush in the corner."
When Pam finished speaking she smiled seeing Harley had her eyes closed and a soft smile on her lips like she could see it in her head, slowly her blue eyes fluttered open and her smile widened.
"Oh Red it sounds beautiful! Like a little retreat in your own backyard."
Pam nodded with a soft smile.
"Yeah it was and I loved it so much, I hope it'll be okay now that I'm not there."
Harley squeezed her hand earning a soft smile before they pulled their hands apart as their orders arrived. The rest of the date went perfectly, even if Pam laughed at Harley when the blonde tried her dinner choice and had to gag it down and tried to fake liking it, and once it was done Harley drove Pam home, despite the redhead's protests. As they reached the apartment Pam hesitated standing beside the blonde still on the bike biting her lip.
"I had fun tonight Harley, my first date and you made it so I'll never forget it."
Harley smiled brightly.
"I'm just happy you had fun!"
Pam smiled then blushed as she tucked her bangs behind her ear taking a step closer to the blonde making blue eyes widen and meet forest green eyes. The redhead leaned in until only breath separated them then shuddered as Harley closed the space pressing their lips together in a soft kiss which quickly deepened as Pam brought her hand up to cup the back of Harley's neck letting the blonde's tongue into her mouth. Harley's hands moved to Pam's waist pulling her as close as possible their lips locked until their lungs felt ready to bust from lack of air.
The pair separated just enough to breath their foreheads resting against one another, a smile pulled at Harley's lips and Pam blushed faintly but smiled as well softly running her fingers through Harley's blonde locks.
"You wanna come in for a bit? Wisteria has been wanting to see you again."
Harley pecked Pam's lips again before shutting off the bike and getting off it.
"Sure, I could see the furball."
Pam smiled stepping back but held Harley's hand leading the blonde up to her apartment door fishing her keys from her clutch and unlocking the door letting it fall open. As the pair walked in Harley knelt down and scooped Wisteria giggling as the kitten purred happily and rubbed against her, Pam smiled shaking her head as she shut the door.
"I think she missed you."
Harley smiled following Pam with her eyes as the redhead moved to the kitchen.
"Seems like it, I missed her too."
Pam shook her head again as she opened the fridge and took out a bottle of white wine.
"It's not much but technically you are only 18,"
Harley rolled her eyes setting Wisteria on the floor before walking over to the redhead leaning on the counter watching as Pam got down a pit of wine glasses.
"Ooh Pammy giving a minor alcohol I should call the cops on you."
Pam raised an eyebrow at the blonde giving a small smirk as she set the glasses down and leaned on one hand on the counter while the other went to her hip.
"What's it going to take to keep this between us Harley girl?"
Harley thought for a minute before smiling playfully as she moved to sit in the counter opening her arms for the redhead.
"A few kisses should do."
Pam rolled her eyes blushing but placed herself between the blonde's legs, her hands rested on Harley's hips as the blonde's arms wrapped around her neck encouraging her closer. Pam let her eyes flutter closed as she pressed her lips to Harley's her heart breaking into a sprint as the girl deepened it beckoning Pam's tongue into her mouth like a snake charmer charms the snake to dance. When they broke apart they were both left breathless but smiling, Pam bit her lip as she felt Harley move her hands from her shoulders and down her sides until they rested on her hips her thumbs rubbing gently.
"Now I'm drunk on something sweeter than any wine Pammy."
Pam met the blonde's eyes slightly confused making Harley smile at the cute expression and quickly place a light kiss on Pam's lips.
"Your kiss is intoxicating, I can't get enough."
Pam blushed wildly making Harley start to chuckle but it turned into a small moan as the redhead pressed a deep kiss to her lips.
