Chapter 33: My Kitty
The sun was setting over Gotham as a motorcycle rode down its streets. The rider was dressed in a black jumpsuit that hugged their curvy body quite tight. This was because the rider was none other than Catwoman herself Selina Kyle. Now you might be wondering what Catwoman, who had been living in BlÃdhaven for the past year, was doing in Gotham City. Well it will be interesting for you to know that this was not her first time back in the city, in fact it was one of many visits she had had in the last few months.
For months Selina and Bruce had been having little "meetings" at Wayne Manor. Initially it was to discuss the group doing metahuman experiments and any information Selina had on them. Though that topic only lasted about two weeks before the information was sufficient enough for Bruce to finally bust them with help from the League.
Now the meetings were a bit more of the "intimate" kind, aâdate you could say, the kind of date that usually ended up with them in bed together by the end. The two had found during their previously strictly business meetings that their connection had only grown stronger even after all their time apart. So they agreed upon their little rendezvous continuing to the point where both looked forward to them like a sugar addict to cake. However it was no longer just Bruce that made Selina want to continue these dates, it was also sweet little Dickie. For during those weeks Selina had not only gotten close with Bruce but with his precious son too.
She had been charmed by the boy the first time she'd met him at her apartment in BlÃdhaven. His sweet innocent smile and nature were irresistible then and now after spending more time with him they were her kryptonite. Back when their meetings were strictly business the little boy would join in and sit on her lap and snuggle with her. Often before or after the meetings she would play with him while Bruce was preparing for their meeting or finishing up work. It was even traditional for her to tuck Dick into bed and read him a bedtime story when she came over.
The boy wonder had grown quite attached to her even calling her Kitty as a nickname since he was Kitten to her. It made Selina's heart burst at just the thought of it and how much she adored the son of the bat. This attachment and love grew with each visit though none quite as much as when she visited for Dick's birthday.
Two Months ago
The sun was starting to set as Selina finally pulled up to Wayne Manor. However before she entered through the gates she made sure to carefully check for cars as she knew Dick had a birthday party with the Justice League. And while she may be a reforming thief, she did not need to run into them. Once sure the coast was clear Selina rode through the gates and parked close to the front door. The mostly reformed cat burglar then took off her helmet to reveal thick raven shoulder length hair. She then walked over to the little storage bin on the back of her bike and carefully pulled out her present.
It was a sturdy yellow cardboard box with 4 quarter sized holes on each side and a thick red ribbon wrapped around it till it became a pretty bow on top of the lid. Selina looked at it with a smile knowing Dick would absolutely love it. So carrying it gingerly, Selina then walked up to the door and gave it a solid knock. Within seconds the door opened to reveal Alfred who immediately smiled at her presence.
"Miss Kyle, it is wonderful to see you, we were wondering when you would arrive! Master Dick has been asking for you since his birthday party ended."
"It's wonderful to see you as well Alfred, and sorry for keeping you waiting. I had to be sure the League wouldn't see me."
"I understand, now come in, the masters are waiting for you in the living room." Alfred said with a small coy smile.
Quickly walking in the car burglar made her way to the huge living room. Once there she couldn't help but smile as she saw Dick playing with his toys alongside his daddy. It was such a comforting sight for her as she knew it meant Bruce was happy. She had always thought the man worked too much and wondered if he cared for anything else. But here was proof the Bat had a heart, for as long as he had Dick the man was tethered to a small portion of normalcy and joy. As she observed the two it wasn't long before she was spotted. Ace saw her and immediately barked happily, taking a liking to Selina even with the scent of cats on her. The dog immediately ran to her making the woman smile as she affectionately rubbed his ears.
"Kitty!" Dick squealed as he saw her standing in the archway.
Dick then ran to Selina unbelievably happy and excited to see her.
"Come here Kitten!" Selina cried out as she gently placed the box down and opened her arms for Dick.
Selina smiled as she then felt the familiar small weight come crashing into her. Immediately she stood up and the two had a little snuggle session together. She took in the sweet smell of the little boy which told her he was happy, cared for, and safe.
"Kitty, what took you so long?! How come you weren't at my birthday party?" Dick said with a childish pout as he crossed his arms and sat in Selina's arms.
"You know I can't risk being seen by the league yet Kitten. I've got too much to fix still before that can happen. But I promise I will be there next year." Selina explained as she then kissed the little boy's head.
"I know, but I want you to be there. You're a good guy now, you should get to be with everyone else too."
"Soon Dickie very soon, but until then I think it's time for someone to open their birthday present. Now be gentle opening it, there's something very special inside." Selina said as she set Dick back down and carefully gave him his present.
With bated breath the now six year old set the present on the floor and carefully pulled the immaculately tied bow till it came loose off the box. He then opened the lid and loudly gasped as he saw an adorable tiny light gray cat with stripes that were a slightly darker shade of gray and blue eyes that matched Dick's.
"A kitten!" Dick squealed as he delicately but excitedly picked up the tiny cat out of the box.
"I remember last time you came to my house you told me how you used to love playing with cats that would travel with you in the circus. Well lucky for you one of my cats was having a litter and while I gave most of them away, I saw this one and thought of you. So what are you going to name him Dickie?" Selina asked as she then sat down and brought the little boy into her lap.
Dick thought for a bit before a name popped into his head.
"Chess!"
"Chess, huh? Why that name?" Selina asked curiously.
"Because he looks a little like the Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland. I watched it at Wally's house last time I was there and the Cheshire Cat looked just like chess except he was pink and purple."
"Well then Chess sounds like a perfect name for him." Selina said as she then cuddled the little boy closer.
The sound of his joyous and adorable giggle echoed through Selina's mind as she came back to the present. She was just about a mile from the manor and before she knew it she was at the gates. It was then Selina flipped her backpack to her chest and dug out the gate opener that Alfred had given her in one of her more recent visits. She then pressed the button and made her way through the gates, parking her motorcycle close to the manor entrance.
As usual Selina walked up the small flight of steps to the entrance and then rang the doorbell. For a moment she waited and all seemed business as usual. That was until she heard frantic speedy footsteps coming towards the door rather than practically silent slow ones. Before she knew it the door was thrown open to reveal little Dickie with a huge excited smile.
"Kitty!" Dick squealed as leapt from the ground into Selina's arms.
"Kitten!" Selina said happily as she hugged the tiny boy to her chest.
As she did so Selina didn't notice Alfred and Bruce running up to the door.
"Dick what have we said about answering the door, it's not safe even when it's someone you know opening it." Bruce said breathlessly as he got the door.
"I don't think I've even met a more paranoid man than you Bruce." Selina teased as she walked towards Bruce with Dick in her arms.
"It's Gotham City you never know who could be there, besides should I not show concernâ" Bruce began to justify before Selina suddenly began to kiss him.
Immediately the dark knight forgot all about what he was saying and gave into Selina's intoxicating kiss. This went on for almost 30 seconds making the boy wonder giggle.
"You two are gonna get cooties from kissing!" Dick giggled childishly.
Both Selina and Bruce stopped only for them both to have devious smiles appear on their faces.
"Oh are we now, well you know the best way for grown ups to cure cooties?" Selina asked mischievously.
"How?" Dick then asked a little nervously.
"We pass them on to cheeky little boys!" Selina cried as she then began to smother Dick in kisses.
Dick squealed with ticklish laughter as the kiss attack went on.
"Daddy help meâ.it tickles!" Dick squealed breathlessly around his laughter.
However much to his betrayal Bruce simply joined in on the kiss attack, slaughtering the poor little boy as he proceeded to laugh louder. Alfred watched all of this with great happiness, hoping this was going to mean a new portrait was going to be hung above the fireplace this time with three people instead of two.
"Ok I think we have tortured this one enough let's go inside now." Bruce said as he took the breathless little boy into his arms.
Nodding Selina took Bruce's free hand and the two walked into the manor together. From there the three ate together, played together, and even saw Dick's new cat Chess together. The little kitten had grown a lot since the boy wonder got him and he had grown quite attached to him. Chess loved to be around the six year old as much as possible, often following him around and sleeping on the edge of the little boy's bed. He also was very attached to the Wayne's dog Ace. The little kitten had taken to the giant Shepard like a fish to water and vice versa for the dog himself. The two were inseparable, so much so that Chess would hop on Ace's back and ride on him just to keep up.
At the moment Bruce and Selina were sitting on the couch together, a bottle of wine on the coffee table, watching Dick run around happily with Chess and Ace. To say that what they were seeing was adorable was an understatement, it truly made the night.
"You know it's because of you that my house has become even more like the circus that it was before." Bruce teased as Selina laid against his chest and he took a sip of his wine glass.
"Oh please it was inevitable to happen anyways, you can't say no to that little boy and I'm sure he would have asked for a cat sooner or later. Besides, no home is complete without a feline to ensure everything is in order and cozy. Not to mention you now know for sure there are no mice in this giant house." Selina answered slyly as she held onto the arm Bruce had wrapped around her.
"I guess you're right, it's nice to know that when I come home that no mice are spying and gathering my secrets." Bruce said as he then kissed Selina.
"Exactly, we wouldn't want that would we?" Selina said as she kissed him back.
Immediately without even thinking the two started to kiss more passionately, their emotions and desires pushing them to go further. However soon enough Bruce's daddy sense went off, telling him to stop before any none kid friendly actions took place in front of his son. Selina got a similar sense as well, not wanting sweet innocent little Dickie to see anything like that at such a young age.
The two looked around frantically to see where Dick was and hoped that he didn't see too much. But luckily to their relief, they saw the little boy asleep on the floor with his dog and cat. The three laid in the light of the fireplace wil high tower with a warm homey safety. Ace was on the bottom acting as a bed and pillow for Dick as Chess laid on the little boy's chest as he was cuddled in the child's arms. For a minute all was quiet as Selina and Bruce watched lovingly as the three slept peacefully without a care in the world. But eventually, despite how comfortable he was and how adorable Dick looked, Bruce got up and went to go pick up his son.
"I think it's bedtime for this one now. Just wait here, I'll be back in a minute."
"Wait, no, let me join in! I'd love to help with bedtime tonight!" Selina said excitedly but quietly.
"Alright, sure, it be easier that way anyways." Bruce said a little shocked and taken back by this, having never had help before with Dick's bedtime routine.
So then the two made their way upstairs, Ace and Chess following sleepily behind them, and over to Dick's bedroom. Once inside Bruce passed Dick over to Selina so he could go grab his PJ's, Peanuts, and blankie from his closet. Once the bundle was safely transferred Bruce made his way into Dick's closet. He quickly grabbed his blankie which he threw over his shoulder and Peanuts which he put under his arm. Then he went through Dicks PJ's and found a nice pair of fuzzy warm navy footie pajamas with little cartoon trains all over it as well as a new pair of underwear. Once all of it was gathered Bruce walked out and over to Dick's bed only to be stunned.
Before him was Selina sitting on Dick's bed as she cradled and rocked the little boy all while she sang his special lullaby. Her smooth Mezzo voice was a drastic improvement to his husky baritone making the lullaby far more soothing than when he sang it. But still how did she know it and since when did she know Romani too. For a minute the dark knight just watched and listened to the tender moment until Selina finished the song. Bruce had had feelings for the cat burglar for sometime now and they had definitely gotten stronger in the last few months but it was in that moment that Bruce knew he was truly in love with Selina Kyle.
Once she was done she looked up and motioned Bruce to come and put the PJ's on Dick. Coming out of his trance Bruce went over and with Selina's help get Dick changed without waking him up. Then together the two got the little bird tucked in and comfortable, inwardly aweing as he cuddled his blankie and Peanuts and Chess and Ace cuddled into him on his bed. Feeling the job was done the two as silently as possible left Dick's room and closed the door behind them.
For a moment the two were quiet until Bruce couldn't keep it in anymore.
"When did you learn Dick's lullaby and since when did you know Romani andâ?" Bruce started to ask until Selina calmly shushed him as he was getting loud.
"Dick taught it to me a while ago when he had trouble sleeping one night. As for the Romani I picked it up from a roommate I had a couple years ago. Dick was starting to fuss in his sleep while you were getting his stuff so I started to sing it to calm him down."
"You're such a natural with him, it took me weeks to get comfortable with him like that."
"Well you had a lot more to deal with then, I'm just lucky you've helped him to get where he is now."
"Selina..IâI know this may see sudden and out of nowhere..but Iâ I love you." Bruce managed to get out having never been so tongue tied with a woman before.
Selina's face suddenly looked shocked and she was quiet for a moment. But then the face of shock was replaced with a smile.
"I love you too Bruce." Selina said as she then kissed Bruce.
Bruce then wrapped his arms around Selina, finally letting himself feel loved and surrendered to the woman who stole his heart. The two passionately kissed for a moment only for Selina fo stop.
"Why don't we take this to the bedroom to finish what we started?" Selina said coyly as she grabbed Bruce's shirt.
"I think I would really like that." Bruce said as he then led Selina to his bedroom.
As this all went on Alfred was watching from the stairs a cheeky and happy smile on his face. This was what he had always wanted for Bruce for him to have it all and to just be happy. Satisfied with what he knew and saw Alfred went back downstairs to finish up his work before he went to bed, hoping he'd dream of wedding bells and his two charges and soon to be charge officially becoming a family.