43 SMALL FAMILY TIME

[Lunch time] [Selina's first person pov]

I waited nervously as Bruce took a spoonful of cake, his brow furrowed in concentration. My heart was racing, and I couldn't help but be concerned. Did I mess up the cake? Did it taste bad?

Bruce's expression remained neutral for a moment, and then he finally spoke, "Hmm..."

The tension in the room seemed to hang in the air as we all waited for his next words. My palms were sweaty, and I nervously glanced at Mom, Maggie, and back to Bruce, my eyes pleading for his honest opinion.

Mom told me he was going to like it. The smell was good, but I am not so sure about the taste. What if it's too sweet for his taste? I should have tasted a little before. What if it was too weird for him?

"Humm..." Finally, he broke the silence, "Who baked this cake? It tastes different..."

"How is it?" Maggie immediately blurted.

He glanced toward her, a small smile playing on his lips, "It's different in a good way, Maggie. You've certainly improved your baking skills. It's quite delicious."

Bruce must have thought Maggie baked it since she had been taking lessons to become a chef.

"Hehehe..." She giggled nudging my arm.

"See," Mom smiled giving me a slight nod, " I told you, it's going to be just fine. Have some faith in yourself."

"Huh? Wha... Wait!" He noticed my smirk.

Ah! Just look at his face... hehe...

His eyes locked onto mine, a mix of amusement and curiosity in his gaze, "You?" he asked, his tone holding a note of surprise.

I couldn't hold back a mischievous grin as I nodded. "Guilty as charged," I replied, feeling a surge of pride at his compliment.

His smile widened, and he took another bite, savoring the flavors, "I'm impressed, Selina. You've got quite the skill for baking. I wouldn't have guessed."

I shrugged playfully, "Well, there are many sides to me, Bruce. You're just scratching the surface. You might just find them if you look a little closer..."

Mom chuckled at our banter, happy to see the positive atmosphere at the table. "It's wonderful to see you three getting along so well. And Selina, this is a delightful surprise. Maybe you can bake more often," she suggested with a wink.

"Or, maybe she and Bruce could cook something together, next time..." Maggie said after taking another spoonful of cake.

"You want me to cook?" He raised her brows.

"Why not?" Mom said, "Don't tell me that my genius son can only tinker with machines, but not cook."

"Of course, I can. It's just..." He frowned in confusion.

"Just what?" she gave a sarcastic smile, "Too big a job for you?"

I had to stifle a giggle at her teasing, while Bruce, on the other hand, could barely hide his amused grin, "There is nothing too challenging for the famous Wayne's genius mind," he boasted.

"Well, since you know so much about cooking, you can teach us, Selina!" Mom decided with a wide smile. "And don't you dare look at Maggie. She had her training coming up next week."

Bruce and I exchanged a quick glance.

Thank you, Mom. You just helped me spend more time with him. Hehe...

"Haaa... Fine." He finally caved. "I guess there isn't a problem. We'll cook something one evening."

After our delightful lunch, I was planning to spend the afternoon in my room, watching a movie or maybe practicing some of my combat moves in the secret training area. It was supposed to be a relaxing break from my usual training routine. However, Bruce had other plans.

As I was about to head towards my room, I felt a gentle tug on my arm. As soon as I turned back he swooped in and stole a kiss from me. I couldn't hold in my gasp as warmth bloomed inside my chest and I was overwhelmed by the sweet gesture. Then he quickly took me in his arms and dashed into his room. I could only stare at him with surprise as he locked the door, a wild gleam in his eyes.

[Bruce's first person POV]

Ah! There she is... I quickly swooped in to steal a quick kiss from Selina and swiftly snaked my arm around her waist to prevent her escape, although I already knew that it wouldn't take her long to recover. So, before she could react, I took her up in my arms and dashed inside my room locking the door in the process. I couldn't hold in a grin, all too aware of my beautiful, stunned girlfriend still wrapped safely in my arms. Her closeness did the things to me that I had never dreamed possible before meeting her.

"Wha-What are you doing so suddenly?" She stuttered cutely. I was surprised to see her completely off-guard. Maybe stealing kisses was just the perfect choice of attack.

I couldn't resist teasing her. A sly smirk curved at the corner of my mouth, "Am I being sudden?" I purred.

A startled gasp left her lips, and it sounded like the melody of a song I couldn't get out of my head ever since our meeting. I continued teasing, my voice sounding so different to my ears than when she last heard me. "I had just seen something rather delightful. How can I simply ignore that? And, a moment earlier... Didn't you say that I can always look a bit closer?"

"That's... that's not what I..." her cheeks flushed and she stuttered in response. She tried to clear things up, but her nervousness made it worse for herself, " I meant you... That you should look at me not at me...uh..?"

A chuckle escaped my lips at her adorableness. Slightly brushing her long silky strands from her ear, I whispered, "Well, it was not like you didn't say I should look at you."

"Yes, no," She whimpered, and her bright green eyes glanced up to meet mine, her breath slightly taken away. "We can't do it right now. Mom and Maggie are in the other room," She mumbled, struggling to even find words.

Her adorable response almost melted my heart and sent an unfamiliar emotion shooting straight to my core. How can she say the things that make my mind go wild while appearing as such an angel?

"Do what?" I teased with a wide-eyed, faux-innocent look, "I haven't done anything inappropriate."

Selina glared, catching onto the fact I was trying to play with her, and then she drew me forward, closing the distance between us, until her lips were closer to mine. She slightly licked my lips, "Mumm~ You wanna play games with me? How dare you challenge me in my territory," She chuckled in my ear, her voice sending an electrifying jolt up my spine.

For a moment, I was frozen in my place, forgetting to respond or react. "Oops, it seems I broke you... hehe." Selina snickered teasing, pleased by my shocked look.

"You-You are pretty confident..." I smirked, wrapping my hands around her hips to draw her body closer, and then, quickly finding the pressure points behind her knees, I effortlessly picked her up.

"What... But?" Her eyes widened with a mix of shock and panic. She tried to escape by gently wiggling her legs or by pressing her elbows, yet all her attempts were rendered useless, as I effortlessly kept her close to my body.

"And here I thought I would give you the special gift I prepared for you," I said glancing at the right desk where a big suitcase stood, hiding a perfect surprise for Selina. "Guess I was wrong... Let's put you somewhere," I smiled mischievously.

"Wait! What's in there?" She glanced with a curious spark in her eyes. Her desire to have a quick glimpse was battling her struggle. "I guess I have no option, do I?" She asked, tilting her head slightly as if pleading with those magnificent eyes that I always fell prey to.

"Nope. I want a bribe if you want to take a peek, kitten," I teased again.

"What are you gonna have me do?" she asked seductively.

My eyes lowered to meet hers, and I smiled at my cunning Selina.

"Well, you'll find out after you open the briefcase," I said as I let her go. She was eyeing the suitcase again. This time, her curiosity was too overbearing.

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