Adrienn marched down the corridors of Wayne Enterprise clad in her work attire. She was currently trying to get over Bruce flirting with the secretary. It was her idea in a way. Alfred and Adrienn had a deep conversation about the whole ordeal. Both knew that Bruce had to get an alter ego of some sorts, in order to keep attention away from their group. So Adrienn suggested the obvious, which is what any person with money would do… party, sleep with models and just enjoy life in the luxuriously fabulous lane. Alfred also mentioned that he needed to show up in the tabloids to keep his image up. It seemed so wrong to her.

Bruce walked beside Adrienn dressed in a suit, looking very serious. Adrienn hadn't seen him so dressed up in a while, but he definitely looked better than the last time. She could still make out his well built form. The young brunette smoothed out her tight pencil skirt and followed Lucius down the long corridors. Her stilettos clicked on the floor, echoing in the corridor. Bruce leaned forward a bit so only Adrienn could hear what he was going to say,

"You know you look really scary in your business outfit?" He said quietly. Adrienn raised an eyebrow looking up at him, before looking down to look at her attire. She wore a simple tight pencil skirt that was a dark grey shade. On top of that she had her simple white form fitting shirt tucked in. Her work jacket was drapped over her large leather bag that had all her notes and folders in. Her hair was up in a sleek ponytail and Adrienn's makeup was quiet minimal, consisting only of a winged eyeliner look and matt red lips.

"I think it is the glasses." She teased quietly, pushing her thin black rimmed glasses up her nose.

"Maybe." Bruce muttered to Adrienn before he turned to face Lucius, "Thank you for all your help Mr Fox. I will make sure to send you some pictures of the cave…"

"I'll drop it off you want me to?" Adrienn offered, keeping up the whole spelunking idea up.

"That'd be good Miss Mercer." Lucius smiled at her, "Least it will give us some time to… catch up." Adrienn knew what he was talking about. He may have been put into the dead end department, but that did not mean that he didn't know what is going on with the big guys. Adrienn had always helped him get an insight with the working of the company, and through her Lucius could manage to have some sort of influence on the company. His relationship with Alfred also helped out quite a bit.

"Do you want to grab some food now?" Bruce asked. "I think it would be fair to let Alfred have a day off…"

"Yeah and do not forget that he needs to help us with setting up the place…" Adrienn smiled walking down the steps of the company and to her car which was parked close by. She tossed the keys to Bruce, ignoring the cameras that managed to gather around. Adrienn got in her car quickly and Bruce shut the door after her, before joining her inside.

"Any good food places near your place?" Bruce asked driving out with great precautions. The paparazzi were downright dumb when it came to socialites in fast cars. Adrienn watched getting more aggravated by the minute. She leaned over and honked continuously, urging the stupid people to move out of the way. "Adri, calm down." Bruce warned, not wanting to deal with the shrill voice in such a small space.

"What? I would've run them over if I were you…" She leaned back defensively in her seat and stared out the window as Bruce sped down the roads to her apartment building. They decided on Adrienn getting the equipment from her apartment and Bruce driving down the block to get food from the pizza joint.

Adrienn had bought a lot of supplies from the hardware stores around town. They needed a few dozen lights to nail onto the wall and many generators. To hook everything up will definitely need a lot of physics knowledge so Adrienn didn't worry too much since she had Bruce to do that. As long as she was told what to wire up with what she will be fine.

"You still like Hawaiian?" Bruce asked, taking the bags from Adrienn and showing it into the small BMW Z4. The car was definitely not designed for this kind of heavy hauling. No matter how hard they tried they couldn't fit everything into the trunk. The pair ended up driving to the mansion with a bag and the pizza boxes on Bruce's lap and two bags on Adrienn's lap. They could only put two bags into the car.

Alfred was already down in the cave. They had called him earlier and informed him about getting food and he shouldn't bother himself with preparing lunch. When Adrienn was lifted down onto the stone floor the cold hit her hard but she was glad to see Alfred waiting there with refreshments. He had a thermos of tea in his hand and gave it to Adrienn straight away.

"Alfred you are a life saver." Adrienn said truly grateful for the warm beverage. After a few gulps she felt ready to get down and dirty.

The afternoon was spent with the three of them setting up the lights. Bruce was hanging in a harness. Adrienn was sometime hanging from his back, nailing in various screws. Adrienn's job was most to do with wiring. She needed to get into a lot of small spaces and her physic was good for that job. Alfred was responsible for providing them with light as they worked. Adrienn looked at the note that Bruce had scribbled for her and smiled, deciding that she did everything that was said.

"I am all good here Brucey!" She called loudly, rolling out from the opening and standing up next to Alfred.

"Okay. Give it a try." Bruce called after hammering the final light system. Alfred set down his light and pulled a lever that made the generator roar to life. The lights flickered for a bit before shining at their full potential. Alfred looked up at Bruce with a cold expression.

"Charming." the old butler didn't even try to hide his sarcasm. He looked around and saw the bats flying around the roof of the cave. He quickly turned to face Adrienn, "If I may ask Miss, why? Why the cave?"

"He needed something elemental Alfie." Adrienn laughed at the suffering of the old man. He really didn't like it so low here. "Have you found out why this is here in the first place?"

"At least there will be company…" Alfred muttered with a small smile as a bat flew past him, "And yes Adrienn. This must be the lowest foundation of the south east wing."

Bruce looked to where Alfred was pointing and frowned. He lead the way his shoes splashing water all over the place. Adrienn was happy that she changed into Yoga pants and a hoodie. Alfred was also kind enough to provide her with a pair of wellingtons. She trudged after the two men, trying to keep up but the water wasn't on her side at this time.

Adrienn tripped falling right on her ass in the water. The stream was strong enough that it made her fall over and fall into the bigger puddle of water.

"Adri!" Bruce yelled, worry evident in his voice. She sat up spluttering water.

"I am-m-m g-o-o-o-o-d…" She stuttered as the cold water finally took a toll on her body. Bruce walked down to her and picked her up.

"I'll take you up to the house…" He said, grabbing a blanket that Alfred was giving to him. He wrapped it around her small frame and made way towards the exit. Alfred was following them closely.

"It is fine Bruce." Adrienn stuttered, trying to get closer to Bruce and steal his warmth. "I can still help."

"None sense." Alfred snapped. "We will go up and I will get you a dry change of clothes. I am absolutely sure Master Wayne can finish off for the day… there wasn't much left anyway."

Adrienn smiled as Alfred bustled ahead in his wellingtons.

"I am sorry…" She apologized to Bruce. "I didn't want to mess up the day of working."

"Shut up Adri." Bruce smiled, threading the rope through his harness. He hauled the both of them up to the surface and carried Adrienn inside his house. He set her down by the couch and waited for Alfred to return before making his way back to the cave to finish off some final touched. Adrienn watched as he left, instantly missing his warm body temperature.

"Here you go Miss." Alfred gave her a clean change of clothes and helped her up, escorting her to the bathroom. Adrienn changed quickly and walked back to Alfred who had a cheeky smile on his lips.

"Why are you smiling like that Alfie?" She asked curiously,

"Oh nothing…" He chuckled and shook his head, before leaving. Adrienn frowned and shook her head confused. She decided to take a few shots of whatever hard liquor she found and go back down to the cave. Adrienn wasn't a very big drinky. She only drank on social events and when her period was very bad and she needed a quick pain relief. Peeking over her shoulder, making sure Alfred wasn't lurking around she quickly opened the bottle and took a big swig. Her face scrunched up as the liquid burned her throat. "That is exactly what I was smiling about." Alfred's voice came up unexpectedly from behind her. Adrienn jumped turning around slowly, getting ready for one of his lectures.

"You care about him." Alfread stated. Adrienn raised her eyebrows confused, not exactly knowing what he was stating at. "Bruce. You care about him."

"Of course I do, Alfred! He is my best friend!" Adrienn laughed at his ridiculous statement. She really hoped he didn't just realize that.

"Oh Miss I know I am one of your best friends but you don't care about me the same way." Alfred laughed, walking out with Adrienn. She was actually surprised that he didn't lecture her. Another thing that she was surprised about was what he had said.

"What?!" Adrienn shrieked her voice going shrill. "What do you mean?"

"You know what I mean Miss Adrienn." Alfred chuckled, smiling from ear to ear.

"You mean romantically?"

"Of course I mean romantically!" Alfred cried out loud as if it was the most obvious thing on this earth. Adrienn looked at him shocked as she stepped up on the well.

"He is like my bro…" Adrienn began but was cut off by a very frustrated Alfred now,

"Brother I know I know. I just wish the both of you would open your eyes!" He said waving a hand dismissively, "I am going to prepare dinner now. I am assuming you will spend the night here."

"Before Bruce's birthday?" Adrienn laughed, "But of course Alfred. I will just finish up here and come up to help you."

"Thank you miss." He walked off, grumbling about how relationships were much more straight forward in his youth. Adrienn rolled her eyes and lowered herself.

"Bruce?" She called as she walked deeper into the cave. She didn't get a reply. A frown appeared on her lips and she walked deeper into the cave, not daring to look up too much. She was too afraid about falling again. Adrienn already felt a bruise forming on her legs. "Bruce?!" She yelled a bit louder, sending echos around the cave.

"Adri? I am up here!" She heard his voice. She frowned looking to the water fall and seeing Bruce clad in the now black Nomex survival suit. "Are you okay? I thought Alfred was going to force you to stay in bed. Come up here!"

"Aw hell no! I already fell once today." She yelled back up at him. Bruce laughed and held his hand out for her, urging her to try again. Adrienn huffed but decided to try and go up to him again. She managed and as soon as she was up Bruce had a firm hold on her hips.

"Isn't this …"

"Beautiful?" Adrienn finished his sentence. She stuck out her hand under the waterfall feeling its coolness against her skin. He smiled looking at her small hand, her red nail polish. "Alfred was on about us having a relationship by the way…" Adrienn muttered, wiping her hand on her trousers.

"Oh… he was also telling me that." Bruce laughed with a little bit too much humor for Adrienn. She concealed her frown by looking down at the water. Was it really that hard to only imagine a relationship with her? She knew there was an age gap as well, but she wasn't that bad… Adrienn couldn't deny it hurt her. It really did.

"Just be careful today Bruce. Please?" She begged looking up at him. His smile faded and he nodded his head.

"I will don't worry." He hugged her close to his body, before turning and leaving the cave. Adrienn stood there and watched him go.

So it begins…

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