AN: Sorry guys for having a terrible posting schedule, I just have been going crazy doing a whole bunch of stuff, and getting ready for school tomorrow. I had this waiting for you guys, it isn't finished but I can always pick it up at the next chapter. I feel you have all waited long enough. Please tell me what you think of my story.
Things have gotten a lot worse since I had my talk with Robin; he is barley around just Starfire anymore. He has been taking time to hang out with the team, and I appreciate that. But now he has gotten it in his head that he needs to hang out more with me, and that's the last thing that I want and need right now. Ok that's a slight lie, I do want him to hang out with me but my emotions have been haywire lately. It's a miracle I haven't blown anything up yet except a few light bulbs here and there but Bruce hasn't seemed to mind, neither did Alfred. Starfire wasn't too happy about this though; she thought she should have more time with Robin to herself. Selfish alien. The one thing I wasn't expecting though was the knock on my door; I thought it was Robin, no wait sorry, Richard trying to get me out so we could talk. Boy was I wrong.
"Raven. Wonderful, you're not meditating. Richard has mentioned you enjoy privacy for your meditation." I nodded and opened the door farther as a signal for him to come in; it's his house after all.
"I wasn't meditating exactly, more like pondering. Are you here because of a lead on a criminal?" I asked after shutting the door and following him towards the chairs that are located on the far side of the bedroom.
"That's part of it but not important at this very second. I would rather speak to both you and Richard when he gets back from the market with Alfred." I raised an eyebrow. He was the Batman surely he normally thinks criminals are more important then a simple chat.
"Okay? What's on your mind Mr. Wayne?"
"Please. Haven't I told you to call me Bruce?" He did, I just don't feel comfortable calling a man I have just met by his first name, and it feels so informal.
"Right, uh Bruce. What did you come to talk to me about?" Right to the point, wow great going Raven. This is the foster father of the love of your life; I should have left a better impression.
"Now normally I don't go and butt into Richards business, but I must voice my opinion to someone. Kori, or as you know her better as Star just isn't right for Dick." If my powers weren't telling me that their was another meaning to his words, or another motivation, I would have just thought his concern was a parent being concerned about their child's mate.
"Ah, not that I don't agree, but why come to me with this?" This conversation was awkward. I really do admire this man before me, and I always thought that since he was the batman and all, he would be much more private and I was prepared to comply. But nothing could prepare me for this conversation that I was having with the Billionaire.
"Because Raven, you know Dick almost as well as I do. Possibly even better because of the bond you two share." I raised an eyebrow telling him he may continue. "He's a very private person. He will try and convince another to share what is on their mind, but he usually will not share what is on his. I am the same way, though I respect other's thoughts more then he might." Bruce gave a dark chuckle.
"Sir, you must understand my powers are telling me you have another motive for coming in here. I mean no disrespect, but I cannot pretend I understand where you are coming from." I shrugged my cloak closer, even though we do not have to be in uniform I still wear it for comfort reasons. Bruce sighed; I'm guessing he didn't think I would catch on.
"Yes, there is Raven. It isn't exactly my place on whom Dick shall date, but I believe I do get a chance to state my opinion on who I think would be a better match." Bruce looked slightly uncomfortable.
"Now I must admit I am curious. Who do you think would be a better match for your foster son?" My tone still remained monotone, and I tried as hard as possible to calm and collect all of my emotions.
"Well, this is rather bold of me to say, but you. I think you would be a much better match for him." I have to say, I was shocked to here this, he actually believed that I would be a better match then Star.
"You think I'm a better match?" My voice squeaked and cracked and a light exploded from overhead. Bruce casted a glance towards the now broken light but other than that didn't pay it any mind.
"Yes. You seem to really get him, and that bond of yours can really help you have a healthy relationship, where everything is out in the open." Bruce obviously didn't know we could block each other out if we wanted to.
"Uh" Was all I could get out.
"And I have seen it with my own eyes, the way you look at him, you really do like him don't you?" I looked down at the ground and gave a meek nod letting my hair fall towards my face.
"I think he likes you too." Bruce said softly, it's hard to believe this man is the Dark Knight and the love of my life's mentor.
"You do?" I quickly glanced up hoping he didn't see the hope in my face and eyes.
"He's over protective of you. Though it might seem like he keeps hurting you, he just doesn't want you to know of his true feelings because he knows you never use to feel."
"I could feel back then the same as I do now. I just had to be more careful in hiding and controlling my emotions. I have always felt the same way about him." My voice was quite but I know Bruce caught every word.
"Master Wayne? Master Dick and I have returned." Alfred called from downstairs, I was great full towards the old man because another moment with this conversation something a lot worse then a light bulb was going to blow up.
"I'm sorry if I brought up a sore subject Raven. But I had to just talk to you and get everything out in the open. Next time we talk, I have a funny story to tell you about when Dick was a young Robin, it was the only time I ever stopped at a gas station." *Bruce chuckled at the memory, and left the room. I wasn't sure if I should leave to greet Richard and Alfred back home, or if I should just stay up here and think about what was just said. It wasn't long before another knock came from my door, it was the one person I really couldn't talk to right now.
AN: I know, cliff hanger. I seem to be doing that a lot lately. This chapter was originally going to be a lot longer, 7 or 10 pages at least. But I am going to be so busy so I thought I would give this to you now, and work on the rest for another chapter.
*This is a reference to my other story called "This isn't batman's night" I would love it if you guys read it and reviewed. Oh and if you like the Avengers a friend wanted me to start on a story for that. That is currently in the works, but hasn't been posted yet. Keep and eye out. Love you all. Please Review.