Panther

Chapter nine: First night at the Wayne Manor.

I was holding the side of his face and he was leaning into my touch. I continued and said, "And you aren't a burden. Besides, if you were I would gladly carry you around everywhere." We just sat in that position until I heard the bell ring, meaning that lunch break was over and I asked, "Are you feeling better?" He hugged me and whispered, "Yes." I replied, "Good, because we have to get to class in the next three minutes." He said, "Can we just stay here for a while?" I replied, "Sure." I felt tears on my neck. Great, he's crying again. I sat properly and was lying on a branch while he was now lying on me. I just gave him slow and reassuring pats on the back. I said, "Let it out, let it all out."

So we sat there and he eventually fell asleep. I positioned us in a way so that he would comfortably be sleeping on my laps. I smiled and ran a comforting hand through his hair. Like, what does he put in it, it's so soft and silky and smooth and long. I watched him sleep so peacefully until it was dusk. So there was light on his face. God, if this boy became anymore handsome I'd just melt into a puddle. He squinted his eyes under the light and began rubbing his eyes. He looked so adorable. He slowly woke up and asked, "How long have we been here?" I replied, "The whole day, we've missed the after lunch sessions and possibly the closing of the school for the night, whatever kept you up last night definitely took it's toll on you." He said, "I'm sorry." I replied, "It's okay, you look adorable while you sleep, I wish I took a picture."

He blushed like crazy and his hair was covering a bit of his eyes. He really can pull off the just rolled out of bed look. I'd probably have a rat's nest in my hair considering the fact that it's so long. I smiled and removed the hair from his face then said, "Come on, they've probably filed for you a missing person's case." I began climbing down and he followed me. He asked, "Did you really mean everything you said." I said, "I meant everything, though I forgot to add some things." He smirked and said, "Like what." Oh, the ego inflated jerk smile is on, "You're like this irritating itch that never goes away. And you've got a nice smile. You should smile more often." He smiled a sincere smile as we walked out of the surprisingly still opened school gates.

We reached outside of the fence and Alfred, who was frantically looking around the school had finally seen us. He ran towards us like a worried mother and began dusting Dick off and putting his uniform right. He asked, "Where have you been? I was so worried you got kidnapped. Why do you want to give an old man like me a heart attack?" Dick was taking too long to give an answer so I said, "I'm so sorry for causing you panick. It was my fault. I was being bullied and like one of the few normal human beings in this hellhole, he helped. Sorry it took this long." He sighed quietly in relief and then he mouthed, thank you.

Alfred said, "Oh, that's alright then, are you okay? Miss Ambers." I nodded and said, "Yes, I am fantastic." He looked around and asked, "Where are your parents or your guardians?" I said unsurely, "Am I supposed to have parents?" Alfred said, "You don't have parents or guardians! I knew something was up last time we met. Miss, you are coming with us." I didn't know that parents or guardians were a requirement. Look at the bright side, Alfred is a nice old man, he's probably going to give me something to eat rather than the pretzels and inedible school food I've been having for the past year.

I said as unsurely as I was, "If I come with you, do you promise to give me some funnel cake." He smiled and said, "Of course Miss." I was about to walk towards them considering they were a little over two feet from me. I asked Alfred, "Wait hold up, you aren't a serial killer, right?" His eyes widened and he says, "Miss, I'm not a serial killer, what would lead you to that conclusion?" He has no idea. I said, "Nothing." I got in the car and at first it was quiet until the exhaustion set in. You see, I have been having these lately, I can't sleep because of nightmares.

Don't ask about what, it's a touchy subject. So, I do what I usually do everyday. I still meet up with Jason and he takes up a lot of energy, plus the heists and my social battery, so this leaves me with exhaustion and I pass out, so far this happened twice and I also get insomnia for weeks after the nightmares, I can't remember the last time I actually slept. All I know is that the average human beings can't go beyond eight days without sleep, I went beyond eight days, so, if I survive this, I'm not a human being. Is this what death feels like? I felt my head land on Dick's lap and that was the end of it.

Timeskip to when I wake up.

Everything's dark and black and oh my gosh is this hell. I always pictured it a bit fiery and not at all dark. I opened my eyes and it was still dark. Whoa, I never thought that I'd go blind at this age. Then I decided to try and stand up but I was way too weak and some stupid ass person was wrapped around me. Wait, how long have I been asleep? I slowly got out of the bed and stood up. Great, needles in my skin. I pulled them out and began walking around. This is one giant house. I have no idea what I'm looking for considering the fact that I'm hungry, cold, tired and bored which is a bad thing for when I'm trying to make decisions.

I reached a room which looked like some rich guys study. It had books on shelves and a mahogany Elmwood desk and a computer and a couch with a blanket on it and a tray with food. My eyes started watering, I knew one day I'd find my personal heaven. I am so lucky. I will not cry, I will just enjoy it while it lasts. I went to the shelf and picked the book about Da Vinchi's life and the things he built and how he built them. I picked up the book, wrapped my self up in the blanket and began to read. The book was more practical so I picked a blank book from inside the desk and a pencil and a rubber. I began copying the stuff from the book and folding and everything.

I eventually got tired of that and decided to just draw in the remaining papers. I decided to draw the people I would miss on earth. Since I was in Heaven. I drew Catwoman in a long black dress and a crown. I'll miss her motherliness and free bagels.