Out of My League

Chapter 5: My World... or not

In this head my thoughts are deep

Sometimes I can't even speak

I'm off again and in my world

-My World by Avril Lavigne

My recovery didn't take too long.

After I woke up and everyone had a chance to talk to me, the doctors did a few more tests to determine if I was really okay. While Bruce was speaking with the good doctor- no doubt about the importance of keeping me in bed for the next few days- I looked around my room where the whole team was gathered. Even Aqualad and Tigress (Artemis Crock's new identity) had introduced themselves to me. They were an odd pair: an Atlanthean with the lightest blue eyes I'd ever seen, and a strong, young woman with blonde hair and flashing dark eyes. Anyway, I still couldn't believe that the whole team was there for me. It was a nice kind of surprising though. Like when Nightwing finally allowed me to call him Dick. It made my chest feel all warm and tight- a uncomfortable yet also pleasing feeling I'd never experienced before.

I also found out that I missed everyone's first day back to school. Well, mostly everyone. Some of the older members- like Dick, Barbara and Artemis- already graduated from college. Which made me freak out. I couldn't believe Bruce let Damian go to school after what occurred the previous day.

"Bruce!" I called in a rather shrill sounding voice, making everyone turn to me with worried expressions on their faces.

The doctor beat Bruce to my side, nearly bumping into Damian as he rushed towards my bed. "Are you alright, dear? Does anything hurt?" he asked.

Instead of replying to him, I turned my glare towards the man by the foot of my bed. He looked rather surprised by my expression. "HOW COULD YOU LET DAMIAN GO TO SCHOOL AFTER WHAT HAPPENED YESTERDAY?" I practically shouted.

The doctor flinched back, probably surprised. I guess he didn't expect me to be strong enough to be shouting or throwing tantrums yet. And I'm pretty sure nobody ever shouted at Bruce Wayne before. Bruce simply gave me a small, amused while as everyone stared in shock. So, nobody really does shout at Bruce, huh? Everybody's scared of the Bat.

"It's not like I could've stopped him," he pointed out.

Damian made a sound of agreement from beside me. "He knows me well," he murmured, giving me a small smile, much like his father.

I narrowed my eyes. These Wayne men were going to be the death of me. First, I had to save Tim. I had to watch over Damian. I had to deal with Dick. And I also had to do that under the scrutiny and care of Bruce Wayne himself, who just also so happened to be the Batman. "Can I speak to you? Privately?" I asked, turning to back Bruce.

"Of course," he replied. "Everyone," he said, turning to the others. "Can we have a moment to ourselves please?"

Without answering, everyone moved towards the door. Once again, only Dick, Damian and Tim seemed reluctant to leave. "Bruce is the only Wayne I'm interested in talking to right now," I told all three of them, crossing my arms.