Red Love

Chapter 49

Back to Lucy's POV
(Two weeks later)

I twirl, watching as the soft, red tulle raises and sparkles around me. I giggle as I stop spinning and the lush fabric settles around my feet.

"I guess, you like the dress?" Stephanie smiles as she emerges from the closet, holding a pair of red high heels. She walks over to me, careful not to trip on her own dress.

"It's just so pretty." I sigh as I take the shoes from her.

I slip on the heels as Stephanie paints on a fresh coat of lipstick. She straightens out her purple ballgown before turning to me.

"Ready? I'm sure everyone is waiting on us." She says, picking her bag up off the bed.

I give her a sound nod, and she grabs my hand, pulling me from the room. We walk side by side down the many hallways until we enter the family room. A gentle buzz comes from the family members as they stand around the room either talking or trying to perfect their appearances.

Dick and Kody stand off in one corner of the room, holding each other tightly. Kody's midnight blue, halter top dress matches perfectly with Dick's blue tie. Barbara and Cass stand off in another corner. Barbara smoothes over the gold fabric of her dress, and Cass lathers on red lipstick, which contrast greatly with her jet black, sleeveless dress. Kat and Tim sit together on one of the love seats. Kat straightens Tim's bright yellow tie, which matches her dress, before giving him a hesitate peck on the cheek. Tim smiles at her, wrapping his arm around her shoulder and bringing her into his chest. Bruce, Aunt Selina, and Jason stand off in the middle of the room. Aunt Selina stands in front of Jason, running her hands through his dark hair, styling it so it doesn't look too messy. Bruce stands behind her, carrying a conversation with Jason, who is trying hard to make eye-contact from in front of Aunt Sel.

I wander away from Stephanie and over towards them.

"I can do that." I smile at Aunt Selina as she steps back towards Bruce and allows me to finish off Jason's look.

My hands glide through his hair once before making their way down the front of his suit. Jason says a few more remarks to Bruce before focusing his attention on me. I tighten his tie, then use my fingers to adjust his collar. I slide my hands up from his collar onto his neck, resting them lightly on his warm skin.

"I could get used to this." Jason whispers, his voice low and gruff. I hum in response.

I glance up into Jason's eyes and my stomach floods with a warm feeling. He removes my hands from around his neck, letting them fall lazily in front of me. He then clasp them tightly before tugging me forward and letting me fall into his arms. He slips his muscled arms around me and holds me close.

"Are you ready for tonight?" Jason mumbles the question into my hair.

"Slightly nervous." I respond. "I want everyone to like me or at lest tolerate me."

"Don't worry, they will do more than like or tolerate you, they will love you." Jason assures, running his fingers lightly down my spine.

"I hope." I mumble.

"Master Bruce, the cars are prepped and ready to go." I watch as Alfred addresses Bruce.

"Thank you, Alfred." Bruce says. He turns to rest off us and signals that it is time to leave.

I clutch Jason's hand tightly as he escorts me to the sleek, white limo. He helps me into the back before sliding in beside me. Kody and Dick sit across from us, giving me reassuring smiles as they notice the fear on my face. Jason runs his thumb up and down the soft skin on the back of my hand as we speed towards the party. All the way, I continue to take a steadying breaths.