A/N: Who else loves these consistent updates? I know I do. :3 It was requested by Alex c that Verena gets hurt, but... I couldn't really come up with an idea where she got really hurt, so I hope this'll suffice.

GOTHAM CITY
AUGUST 16, 2010
11:24 EDT

I hummed softly to myself as I stirred the noodles, bobbing my head side-to-side.

I heard the door to the kitchen open and I angled my head to see who had just entered. Dick walked over to me and he rested his chin on top of my head. "What's for lunch?"

"Spaghetti," I responded easily. "Do you mind watching the noodles while I get the sauce ready?"

"Sure thing," Dick replied before patting my hip to scoot me over.

In response, I smiled up at him and walked over to the counter, where the multiple ingredients that were meant for the spaghetti sauce rested.

I grabbed the onion first, and peeled it slowly. I felt some light stinging in the back of my eyes and already knew the vegetable was working his charm.

I moved to wipe the tears that were building up, but unfortunately, I forgot that my hands were stained with the vegetable's juices as well.

"Agh," I groaned, when my finger accidentally made contact with my eye.

I moved to place the knife down and I blindly reached forward for a napkin with my other hand, but then I felt a sharp, stinging pain.

"Crap!" I cursed, and the knife clattered on the counter as I abruptly dropped it.

In a flash, I felt arms wrap around me and warm, firm hands grasped my wrist. "Jeez, V," Dick's voice said hotly against my ear. If I wasn't in pain right now, I'd be blushing like hell.

I felt something hot and wet surround my cut finger, and I willed my eyes to open to see what he was doing.

My eyes widened in shock and I ignored the stinging in my eyes as my orbs made contact with Dick's bright blue.

He felt him suck on my digit, and I could slowly feel the blood stopping its flow as it clotted. I knew Dick's saliva was another form of protection from foreign bacteria, so he was doing it to avoid any infections.

But I couldn't help but allow the blood rush to my head.

Dick released my finger from his mouth and I looked at it. It was slightly pruney from being exposed to moisture too long, but it was no longer bleeding.

Dick gave me a lop-sided grin and said, "There we go. All better."

I flushed and pushed him slightly. "Keep an eye on the noodles."

A/N: Ugh. You do not know how hard it was to resist from writing about Dick patting her butt instead of her hip. I read too many fanfics, guys. Oh well, all in due time. Hope you enjoyed this, and remember to review/request! :) Requesting actually helps me spark an idea and that'll make faster updates. ;)