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Paper Girl	By : londonbats Category: DC Verse Comics > Batman Views: 5250 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
Disclaimer: I do not own the Batman series, nor any of the characters from it. I do not make any money from the writing of this story.

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You''re never going to amount to anything! Jenny couldn''t hear her, but she could see her mother standing about twenty feet away. She didn''t need to hear her though. She knew what she was saying. All you do is read those comic books and spend your time on that stupid computer!
I''m a writer, Mom! Jenny heard herself yell back. I''m a writer!
Writers are people who can''t make it in the real world! Her mother yelled back. It was a common argument at the Pierce household. Jenny''s father had never once joined in. He was either at work or he just held the newspaper up higher.
There was movement to Jenny''s left. She looked over to see a brilliant white light.
""She''s coming out of it"" Someone said over her. Jenny pressed her eyes tightly closed when the bright light registered in her brain.
""Too bright"" Jenny hoarsely whispered. A row of overhead lights was turned off. Jenny blinked a few times before sitting up. She looked around the room, then down at herself. She was in an ugly white hospital gown and her side hurt. Then, she looked up at the three men who were standing around her bed.
""How are you feeling, Miss Jennifer?"" Alfred asked.
""Parched"" Jenny said. Alfred immediately took off towards the bathroom to retrieve a cup of water. ""How long have I been here?""
""Eleven hours"" Dick said. He held out his hand. ""I''m Dick Grayson.""
Jenny reached out and shook his hand. ""Jennifer Pierce.""
""This is Bruce Wayne"" Dick said. Bruce simply nodded his head.
""Here you are"" Alfred said holding out a glass of water. Jenny took the water.
""Thank you"" Jenny said. After taking a sip, she looked up at the three. ""What are you three doing here? Not that I mind.""
""We had to make sure you were okay"" Dick said. ""It''s not everyday a girl, a regular girl that is, beats up the Joker AND Harley.""
""Surprise, surprise"" Jenny said. Her throat was still hoarse, which led her to believe one thing. She had had a tube down her throat. Jenny attempted to lean over and take her chart off the wall, but winced in pain. Alfred grabbed her chart and helped her sit still once again. ""What happened to the Joker?""
""Joker and Harley were taken back to Arkham"" Dick said. Jenny listened and nodded. Her medical chart said that the gunshot wound nicked her lung, but other then that did minimal damage.
""I need to go"" Jenny said. She made to get out of the hospital bed, but Dick and Alfred pushed her back down. ""Hey. I have a dog waiting for me at home.""
""I''ll feed him for you"" Dick offered. ""I mean, it''s not much, but you stood between me and the Joker. It''s the least I can do.""
""No, that''s alright"" Jenny said. She suddenly felt small before the three men. ""I can just call my neighbor----""
""Hey, I''m insisting"" Dick said with a smile. Jenny mindlessly fingered the blanket that was collected around her legs.
""The key is in my pants pocket"" Jenny said. She reached up and ran her fingers through her short, sunny hair. Even in the hospital light the natural gold and copper highlights were picked up. It was one of those colors that refused to match any sort of hair dye. One person could say she was blonde or a red head, while someone else would say she had light brown hair.
""I''ll go ask for the key"" Alfred said. ""I''ll be out in the lobby. Miss, I''m happy to see you feeling better.""
""I''ll see you later, Alfred"" Jenny called after him. He replied by smiling at her.
""What''s your address?"" Dick asked. Jenny''s jaw tensed slightly.
""154 8th Avenue, apartment #26"" Jenny said. Dick silently repeated it, memorizing it. ""My dog''s name is Xander.""
Dick nodded. ""How much do you feed him?""
""One full scoop of dog food"" Jenny said. Dick took a step back, ready to leave. ""Bring him a bone and he''ll be your friend.""
Dick smirked. ""I''ll do that.""
""Thank you, Mr. Grayson"" Jenny said.
""Oh please"" Dick said. ""Call me Dick.""
""Thank you, Dick"" Jenny said. He smiled and waved as he left the room. Jenny raised an eyebrow towards Bruce Wayne. He hadn''t said anything. He just stood at the end of her bed. He reached out and took the chart from her lap. ""Are you okay, Mr. Wayne?""
""Why were you at my house?"" Bruce asked.
""I always make a run out to your house"" Jenny said. ""I deliver your evening newspaper.""
Now Bruce raised his eyebrow. He flipped through the chart and carefully went around the bed to place it back on its peg. ""A paper girl risked her life for two strangers?""
""I had nothing else planned for the night"" Jenny said. ""Besides, I was being shot at and I like Alfred too much to let him get shot.""
""You know him well?"" Bruce asked.
""We''ve traded a few recipes in the last month"" Jenny said. She crossed her arms and gave him a disgruntled glare. ""Is there something wrong with me being friends with Alfred?""
""No"" Bruce said. ""I''m just wondering what you expected out of it.""
""Expected?"" Jenny repeated. ""You……what? You think I''m out for money? Is that it?"" Bruce didn''t flinch. He just gave her a blank face. ""I appreciate you coming with them, Mr. Wayne. I just want to tell you one thing though."" With an unexpected movement and use of reserved strength, Jenny grabbed Bruce by his tie so he was at face level with her. ""I am a writer. I write. I work. I might not be a billionaire, but I could care less. I just wanted a friend.""
Jenny let him go with a shove. She flopped back on the bed with her arms crossed.
""I''m sorry"" Bruce said.
""Just go"" Jenny said. Her eyes were glassy as they filled with tears. Bruce turned around and left without any other words. Her tears didn''t start until the door shut.
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