The Dark Truth

Eggs Benedict With A Side of Bruce: Chapter 19

"'is this patient constantly screaming?' no! Jesus I feel bad for some doctors." I check a few more boxes on the paper to move patients to proper areas. as I go to check another box a knock on my door drags my attention away. "come in!" I look back to the paper before looking at who had entered so when I hear Bruce's voice I'm a bit shocked. "heard you've had a rough morning. thought id bring some food and tea." I relax back into my seat as I smile warmly at Bruce who has his hands a bit full with bags of food and a cup holder with two cups. "you really shouldn't have, I owe you enough." he sets the stuff on the little table near the couch and smiles over at me. "don't you dare try to pay me back. its really nothing. Selina said you had a rough morning and I am still in a weird way your boss. bosses look after their own." I laugh lightly as I get up to go over to him. the aroma of food is pretty much dragging me to the small area in my office. "so you look after me because your my boss?"

I look up at Bruce with a raised eyebrow. he shyly scratches the back of his neck which I automatically find adorable. who knew such a rich intimidating man can be adorable. "well I like to do this. you...intrigue me." I grab one of the cups as I speak under my breath, "your not the only one I intrigue.." I sit down with Bruce following close behind. "what do you mean I'm not the only one?" I choke a bit on the drink as I didn't think he heard me. I quickly calm down and rush with my words, "no I just...a lot has been happening. thank you so much for being here with me when you probably have better things to do." Bruce hands me a sealed plate of eggs benedict with hollandaise sauce and asparagus. I practically drool at the mouth as I stare at the food. "its no problem. id much rather spend time with you than do work anyways." I break out of my food trance and blush at his words. instead of staring at the food I'm now staring at Bruce. this man can have anything and do anything in the world but yet hes here with me. I smile and start eating my food.

I practically moan as the savoriness of the asparagus mixed with the creaminess of egg and sauce with the crispiness of the English muffin create a orgy in my mouth. if you cant tell I love food when I eat it. I look over at Bruce to see him smirking at me, that's when I realize I moaned out loud. about food. I finish what's in my mouth and blush harder as I stutter. "I'm s-sorry I just r-really l-l-love food." he laughs and I cant help but laugh a bit too. Bruce then takes his thumb and rubs what I'm guessing is hollandaise sauce off of my lip. "don't be sorry, I thought it was cute." If I could have blushed even harder would. for a few minutes our eyes lock and he keeps his thumb near my mouth. I feel my heart beating hard against my chest. the butterflies from yesterday are back and eating at my stomach. as soon as this intense moment happens it stops as he looks away and continues eating. did I imagine all that? no I couldn't have. I go back to eating and a couple of minutes later I hear Bruce's voice. "wow, time flies. ive got a meeting at one about the ball." he stands up and grabs what is his. my eyes go wide as I remember the ball and I put my head in my hands as I groan in frustration. "I forgot, when exactly is it?" I can hear the humor in Bruce's voice as he speaks, "its Friday, and ill be picking you up myself." I look up at him in a bit of shock. "wait what?" he smirks and I get up to walk him out.

"you heard me. so be prepared by seven thirty." I roll my eyes and lean against the door frame, "let me guess its at eight?" he nods his head yes and waves as he starts to walk out only to say, "oh! one more thing before I go." the next thing I know I feel Bruce's lips against mine and my eyes go a bit wide. before I get to react he pulls back with a bit of a smirk. "see you soon Lizzy." I watch in shock as he walks away. Bruce Wayne just kissed me. I stand in that doorway for some time before the bell on my phone goes off noting breaks over and time for my next patient. I go to turn my alarm off and see its Monday. four more days until the ball. I press the phone to my chest in hopes of stilling my fast beating heart. how did I get roped up In all of this? not that I mind it much with Bruce but it seems so out of the blue. maybe Selina knows, she seems to always know everything. thinking of Selina I remember her face when I told her what J had said. she definitely is keeping something from me and I want..no need to know what it is. I grab Jervis's folder and start heading towards the examination room. my mind roaming the whole way. what if Bruce is only doing this because Selina told him to...I mean he did say someone told him I was having a bad morning. no she would never, she was only worried. how is Harley? how am I supposed to focus? I shake my head violently as I try to change my train of thought. if only it was that easy...