Sticks And Stones

[anotherknight.livejournal.com]

He's never wrong.

He never allows himself to be wrong.

But it's staring him right in the face.

A lapse in judgment.

An error.

The few strips of gauze he's pulled from the drawer just aren't going to be enough to fix this mess.

The blood soaked wad currently in his hand is hurled in the direction of the sink.

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[femme-du-chat.livejournal.com]

"Mmmmmmm. I see." Selina's hands slide down to the small of his back, entirely appropriate and not at all scandalous.

"Still out to proove you're a rake and a scoundrel even just days after the wedding?"

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His hand moves in turn. Past the small of his wife's back. To a spot nearly inappropriate in public.

"Now why would I want to prove something like that?"

[femme-du-chat.livejournal.com]

"I would have no idea."

She tilts her head to the side, still smiling, "You'd have to tell me." A small pause, "Unless, Mr. Wayne, you're attempting to seduce me."

[anotherknight.livejournal.com]

"Mrs. Wayne, the thought never even occurred to me."

Nope. Never.

[femme-du-chat.livejournal.com]

There is a laugh at calling her Mrs. Wayne. The whole last name this is still something she's not entirely settled on. It isn't important right now. Right now, the only thing important is this man in front of her.

"Wouldn't that be a twist?"

[anotherknight.livejournal.com]

"Actually I think what we're doing is closer to the tango."

Despite the deliberate misinterpretation and good humor, the look on his face begs her to continue.

[femme-du-chat.livejournal.com]

"Not quite."

Selina pivots in order to make it more of a tango, though putting a bit more space between them. Still, it shows a great deal of leg as she takes her steps. "How are you thinking to continue from here?"

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And what a fine leg it is. A very fine leg. A leg that goes all-

"I'm sorry. What did you say?"

[femme-du-chat.livejournal.com]

"And here I thought you were seducing me, Mr. Wayne. Maybe I should stop and let you?" Selina pauses slightly, giving him a cue to dip her if he wants to do so. Or she could continue in her steps.

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Miss a chance to dip her? Not a chance. The decent is smooth and controlled. As is the return.

"Don't stop on my account. Please."

[femme-du-chat.livejournal.com]

"On your account? I think I'll stop on my account." She leans in as she steps again. "How often am I the one seduced?"

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Is it her imagination or does his smile falter momentarily? In a flash, it's returned to full brilliance.

"What do you say we take this show on the road?"

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Reaching up with fingers, she touches that smile lightly, "That wasn't a criticism."

A small chuckle, "What do you have in mind?"

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He fakes an air of deep contemplation. "Well... I do own the building. And if I'm not mistaken, I think the Penthouse is reserved under my name for the next three days."

[femme-du-chat.livejournal.com]

"Oh? Is that so?"

Selina stops dancing in order to kiss him softly, briefly, "Lead on."

[anotherknight.livejournal.com]

Was that the flash of a camera? He honestly couldn't care less. In a crowded room full of people, there is only himself, Selina, and a promise of good things to come.

[femme-du-chat.livejournal.com]

Hours later, Selina makes a soft noise in the back of her throat. Turning over, she slides up next to Bruce, smiling, the sheets a tangled mess around her frame. How often does she actually wake up next to him? These moments are treasured.

"A whole day to myself." Her fingers slide through his hair, as she murmurs mostly to herself in wonderment. It seems unreal that she might get three more with him.

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In secure surroundings, he tends to sleep like a rock. Next to her in a penthouse rarely used seems to fall firmly in that category. He doesn't shift or otherwise move as her body comes into contact with his.

[femme-du-chat.livejournal.com]

Selina smiles down at him, leaning in to press a kiss to his temple. After a few moments, she starts to slide away from him to go in search of a shower. As she stretches, she makes a soft noise, as there are a few joints that pop, muscles that ache.

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He wakes to the sound of water running and a bed devoid of Selina's warmth. For once he allows himself the luxury of lingering.

[femme-du-chat.livejournal.com]

It isn't too much longer before Selina appears from the shower. As she looks over to the bed, she seems a little surprised to see him. "Good morning."

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He rubs at his eyes. For someone who's used to getting a handful of hours of sleep on average, eight consecutive seems far too much. "Morning."

Pause. "What time is it?"

[femme-du-chat.livejournal.com]

"I don't know. I hadn't checked yet."

Selina makes her way over to sit on the edge of the bed.

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A glance in the direction of the hotel provided alarm clock gives him the answer. "We definitely missed breakfast. In fact, we might have even missed lunch."

On impulse, he shuffles closer to her position. And grabs her.

[femme-du-chat.livejournal.com]

"It isn't that late i-" Selina's comment is cut off by suddenly having been grabbed by her husband. There is a grin on her face, looking up at him, "I see someone has an appetite this morning."