Troublesome Love.[Final]

Comfort : Chapter 10

Damian's POV

After a few hours of planning, I was starting to get hungry. Also, grayson and Todd had been fighting about something stupid, and it was getting a little 'heated' as Pennyworth usually calls it. I took this as an opportunity to get out of the manor and stroll through town.

I grabbed my black boots and batarang, just in case any criminals got any ideas, and walked out the door. I began to stroll as I thought about the various places I could go for a quick bite to eat. There was a vegan burger place a few blocks from here... no, too criminal infested. There was a fresh sushi place down the street... no, not quite in the mood. There was an ice cream shop not too far from here... perfect! I'd of course order some normal dinner items from the menu like a hot dog or salad, but I'd definitely be getting some ice cream when I was finished!

After a couple of minutes of walking, I reached the ice cream shop. Of course I had a few criminal encounters on the way, but nothing too big. I walked in and shuffled over to the line. After the people in front of me were done ordering, it was my turn to order. I studies the menu above the cash register and ordered my chosen food.

    "Chicken salad please.", I said with my usual blank expression.

    "Anything to drink sir?", the lady behind the counter asked.

    "Just a water please.", I stated and sat down at a table near the door.

I stared out the window, wondering what it would be like if Kyle were still here with us. It would be like old times, fighting crime together and having little romantic moments here and there. It would be wonderful, we would be closer my now... I mean, relationship wise. If only Britney hadn't made that sick deal with her. At least I suspect it was Britney. Even if Kyle decided to talk to me, there's no way that Britney could ruin things again. Her and I are stronger than ever.

I broke out of my daze when a waitress came to bring me my food. She walked towards me carrying a tray of assorted items. She set the water and salad down on my table and set down different dressings as well. When I looked up to thank her, something else caught my eye.

A gold necklace caught the light just as I looked up. I looked at the owner of the beautiful necklace... Kate. My eyes locked on her. She slowly moved towards a table with only two seats. She sat there With a rather large cup filled with chocolate ice cream, with various chocolate toppings. She stuck her spoon in and started to lick the spoon, it looked as if she was staring at something else.

"Any type of dressing sir?" The waiter snapped me out of my daze.

"Uh-e Just Italian..." I muttered.

"Of course!" The waiter smiled.

I once again sat there with my blank expression, I was observing Kyle's every move. I was so close, yet so far. She was a very Headstrong girl. Once she is attached to something, she can never let it go of it. I saw her take the golden letters that spelled Kate, in between her fingers. She looked down at it. I heard a sniffle, from all the way over where I was sitting. I was about to get up to get talk to her, but the waiter came by with Italian dressing. He set it on the table right in front of my food, then gave me a smile.

I returned the smile, with at least a half smile, and thanked him. He just told me to enjoy my meal, before he disappeared into the various crowds of the restaurant. I only ate half of my salad before leaving my table, with a 20 on the table. I popped a mint into my mouth and approached the table Kyle was sitting at.

Once I sat down she seemed to jump back a bit. She looked at me with a shocked expression, before she just went back to eating her icecream. Before she could take another bite she dropped her spoon into the cup and buried her face with in her arms. She then quickly took out a 10 dollar bill out of her pocket, and smacked it down onto the table. She looked as if she hasn't slept in days. Dark circles under her eyes, puffy eyes, her hair not as light as it usually is. Once she noticed that I had seen her in her current state, she quickly covered her face and ran out. I quickly followed her and saw her sitting on a city bench with her knees pulled up to her chest.

    She had pulled her hood over her head, In order to hide, at least she tried. I crept over to her and slide next to her.

"Ky- Kate, what's wrong...I can help." I pleaded. 

Her head shot up and she looked at me wide eyes. She opened her mouth as if she was about to say something, but as soon as she opened in she quickly closed it. She scooted away from me, which confused me.

"No one's going to hurt you..." I started, staying in my place.

"You right, you're the one i'm w-worried about..." She finally spoke up.

I was shocked by her sudden words.

"Wh-what?" I questioned.

"Britney said, she could bring you back, but as a cost. I could never speak to you, o-or-orr" She started to stumble over her own words.

"She'd what? Kill me? It would take a lot of effort to kill me, well in this case again.." I somewhat smiled at the thought of death.

"I just don't want to lose you again!" Her voice came through loud and clear. She tightly wrapped her arms around me in a hug.

"I'm not going anywhere" I wrapped my arms around her. She buried her face in my chest, and started to lightly sob.

"Damian...?" She questioned me, leaving the embrace of a hug, and looking up into my eyes.

"Kate..." I nodded.

" I love you... and nothing will ever change what I feel for you." her face turning pink.

"I love you to Kathrine." I smiled.

I leaned my face towards hers, Our lips eventually connecting. My arms moved to around her waist,to pull her closer to me, and she moves her arms around my neck to deepen this kiss further. It's like I wasn't in control anymore, it was like my hormones just took over from there.  One of my arms left her waist to move down to her upper thigh, and gripped it tightly. Chills going through my body. She slowly pulled away, and covered her red face.

"Not here." She giggled.

"Then let's go somewhere else." I smirk.