After the conversation was over I felt a pang of guilt for respond­ing so emphatically. I have been playing the same scenario that went down at that exact moment, and how he confessed his feelings for me. I wanted to run back and hug him but my feet continued to take charge of my body. Something told me this wasn't our time, at least not for now, or maybe never to be honest. Now that I know he is not only Bruce Wayne but also Batman, everything made sense. On the lonely nights when Alfred and I would drink tea and watch the news together, Bruce would randomly come back home at around eleven. Sometimes he would be gone till six, I would know since I always wake up around four in the morning to grab some water. Bruce was right, after all, I should've stayed away but my feelings for him got complicated for me. I already knew a long time ago that I developed feelings for him, but this is completely different.

It's eight in the morning as I grab my coat from my closet, reaching for my heels. I still work at the main office as James' assistant, luckily enough I did get a raise two days ago, which means I didn't have to work at the Iceberg Lounge anymore.

I grab my bag and throw my ponytail back from being pulled inside the coat as I shut the door behind me, making sure to lock it. However, I didn't want to go to work today after what just happened yesterday. I stayed up all night remembering the time he disappeared and Batman appeared instead, but also how he must've felt. Truthfully, I wish I could've hugged him but it wasn't an option anymore.

Digging my hands in my pocket to grasp my phone; I throw a couple of texts to Makayla. I haven't seen her for such a long time because she decided to take a trip back home to her family. In the meantime, I send a text to Katherine that I would need her assistance later today. I wanted to act quickly and grab all my things from Bruce's manor meanwhile I can. On top of the fact, Cookie is still over there, knowing he's in the safe hands of Alfred wasn't a big problem for me.

Makayla takes longer to respond, but Katherine on the other hand send me a text back as I arrive go my office.

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Hey, I need your help.

Which is?

I need to pick up my

things from Bruce's

house tonight.

.

Are you going to tell me why?

Well, I'm pretty much done with him.

.

Funny. What's the real reason girl?

.

I'm so serious Kat.

Can you help me tonight?

.

There's no way you've

done with him. Have you seen the

The way you look at him?

.

No, I have not, and are you in?

.

Whatever floats your boat, Cinderella.

What time?

.

About 10.

👍🏼

.

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I quickly text Alfred that I'll be there by ten to pick up my stuff, to which he responds back.

It's pretty clear that I made up my mind, although my heart is disagreeing with me. But just like Bruce said, it's already risky enough that he is talking to me. I wasn't mad at the fact he is Batman, but that he kept it away from me. But I was doubting myself a little, because he honestly didn't have to tell me since I'm not his girlfriend, nor his friend. He made sure to make it very clear that we won't be friends, but after yesterday morning it had me inflicted what I really am to him.

How long did he know he had feelings for me?

I brush it off as I pile a bunch of files to hand over to James. Scribbling a couple of signatures to leave it up to him, on the other hand, he trusted me enough to keep me as his assistant and sure enough, he did blatantly tell me that I'm perhaps the best assistant he ever had. I kinda figured my boss did have a tiny crush on me when he would bring me coffee in the morning, so I didn't have to go down to the coffee shop. And every time he leaves the coffee on my desk, he sends me a soft smile and compliments my outfit almost every day. Though in James's eyes he thinks I'm dating Bruce, and quite frankly I did indirectly lie to my boss that he was, just so he wouldn't ask me out on a date or something. He's a nice guy, believe it or not, but I didn't have time to date. At least not my own boss.

My hands grab onto the rest of the files and head towards his office before gently knocking on the door, in which I hear him say 'come in'. He is sitting on his leather chair having a conversation through the work phone, so I quietly leave the files on his desk but he throws his finger in the air signaling me to wait for a second.

The moment he hangs up, I'm greeted with a friendly smile of his. "Good morning Daisy, how are you doing today?"

"Great I said, although I was lying. He didn't need to hear about my privacy, and definitely not if it's about Bruce since he works with him at times. He nods at me a little and holds one of the files to add his signature, some others he would read between the line and not sign over. James's eyes darts back to me.

"Are you sure? It looks like something is bothering you." I shake my head to his response.

James nods once more, handing me the files he signed onto. "Well, if in any case, anything bothers you, you can always come to my office. I will be more than happy to help," he said with a reassuring expression on his face.

I smile a little, thanking him in advance but I knew myself enough that I wouldn't go to him. Again, he is my boss and not my friend.

As I hold onto the files and walk towards the door, grabbing onto the doorknob till he says my name again. I turn my focus from the doorknob to him, and I watch him raising from his chair.

"I mean it, Daisy, I'm here for you." Inching closer to me as his expression turns more... flirty, but I start to get a weird vibe from him, so I instantly thanked him and stepped out.

I had no idea what was going through his head, but hopefully, he was being professional on his end because I surely am.

Time has passed and it's around 9:45 pm. I text Katherine to meet me right in front of the Wayne Tower as I walk my way. It's completely dark by now, which is usual in Gotham.

The familiar figure of Katherine standing at the tower already made it more relieving to me that I didn't have to wait out in the cold, but also the fact it was nighttime by now. Katherine instantly wraps her arms around me and squeezes me a little. She looks at me as she releases her grips, worryingly as I could tell. Katherine on the other hand did bring a bag which I'm truly thankful for because there is no need to hold all my clothes through the entire road back home.

"You alright?" She asked. I nod to her.

"Perfectly fine."

"Liar," she trails off, rolling her eyes. "What's going on?"

"He just not the one for me," I lied. Unfortunately, Katherine can tell the difference, in which she chuckles a little.

"Right, you need to start accepting a good man when you see him. Even though he can be weird sometimes but we will have this discussion at your place."

I scoff and ignore her first sentence, heading my way inside along with Katherine following along. I wasn't sure if it was a good idea that I came to begin with because I could feel my anxiety slowly building up. Luckily enough, Alfred is there to greet me and not Bruce.

Alfred gives me a soft hug, but I could tell he is broken as well. It didn't only hurt me and Bruce, but also Alfred.

"I'm glad to see you, my dear, I'm so sorry what happened." He said with a sincere tone in his voice, which broke my heart even more.

"It's okay. Is he here?" I said with a slightly quiet voice.

"Well," he trails off, till I notice he is standing in the hallway with his hands in his pocket. He is staring right at me, which made me hesitant to walk all the way in. Katherine, on the other hand, didn't care, she is only here to do her job so she walk her way inside. Alfred slightly limps his way to the main room, leaving me and Bruce all alone.

I shrug a little as I step inside, in which Bruce starts marching his way toward me.

"Stop," I said immediately. Bruce immediately stops his movement, standing completely still. "Do not get close to me, Please."

"Daisy-"

"No," I reply instantly. He shrugs in frustration.

"Daisy, we can't end this way. Let's talk about it." he insists, almost sounding like his voice is turning soft. I frown a little.

I truly wanted to talk to him, I really do but this is bigger than anything at this point.

"Please." Bruce pleads quietly.

My lips tremble a little as I rapidly start blinking, feeling the urge to cry. I couldn't describe what was going on with me right now, but I have never seen him having to beg to have a conversation with me, and that's the least I want to put someone in. I'm not a selfish person, so I couldn't imagine how much it took him to be vulnerable for the first time. He is always known to be cold, so this was completely new to me, but it broke my heart that it has come down to it.

He notices I'm on the verge of crying, which instantly made him start his movement till he is close enough to hold me. Which he did. He forced me in for a hug, and I couldn't help but let the tears stream down my cheek. It's hard to hold back, especially since this would be the last time.

"Daisy," he says with a soft-spoken voice, wrapping his arms around me tightly. "Please."

Katherine slowly appears on the stairs, inching one foot at a time meanwhile her expression is completely worrying towards me. I notice Alfred peeking from the doorway, just as worrying as Katherine. My eyelids shut for a second, taking in his warm body against mine.

I could feel his heart hammering through his chest.

It hurts him as well.