Forbidden Connections

Secret Date

As Eve distanced herself from the book, she shut down her research and tried to erase the encounter from her mind. But the question lingered: could her mother still be alive? Eve's magic was intensifying her emotions, making it hard to focus. She appointed a temporary CEO to manage her business affairs while she took another break. Back at college, her unusual behavior sparked concern among her peers. As months passed, Eve improved, and she and Tim reconnected. They made a pact to share any issues, and their relationship ran smoothly. However, one problem persisted: hiding their relationship from Bruce. Despite Tony's passing and Eve's trauma, Bruce still harbored resentment towards her and didn't trust her magic. He enforced a "love ban" between Tim and Eve, and Lily, who had always been close to Bruce, echoed his sentiments. In public, Lily would criticize Eve or give her dirty looks, making things tense. Wayne Manor was bustling with Bat-kids home for the holidays. Tim texted Eve: "Still on for date night? I told Bruce I'm skipping patrol, so we can go anywhere incognito."

Eve hesitated, still hurt by Bruce's disapproval. "Are you sure? Won't Bruce be furious just for hanging out with me? Paparazzi are everywhere!"

Tim reassured her: "Don't worry, Bruce will be none the wiser. Bart and Conner have my back, they'll cover for me." Eve couldn't help but feel a twinge of guilt, knowing they were sneaking around Bruce's rules. But her desire to spend time with Tim won out, and she agreed to meet him.

"Besides, where we're going, there's no paparazzi," Tim texted, his frustration with Bruce's rule evident. Eve couldn't help but smile at Tim's determination. "Okay, as long as we don't get caught, I'm all in for our date," she texted back.

As she got ready, Eve couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness. She had always spent the holidays with her father, but now he was gone, and she was alone. She pushed the thoughts aside and focused on her excitement for the date.

When she was ready, Tim was waiting outside her door, a bouquet of her favorite flowers in one hand and a thoughtful gift in the other. Eve's heart skipped a beat at the sight of him, his eyes shining with warmth and affection.

She hugged him and took the flowers, her heart fluttering at his gentle kiss on her cheek. "Thank you, Tim," she said softly.

"Anytime," he replied, taking her hand and leading her to the alleyway. "We're heading to a small village."

Eve snapped her fingers, teleporting the flowers inside to keep them fresh, then followed Tim into the alleyway. "Ooo, spooky," she teased, her sarcasm drawing a chuckle from Tim.

"Shut up," he playfully retorted, explaining the plan as they entered the zeta tube. "The Kents are back in Metropolis, but Comer's grandparents are there and letting us use their barn for a date night. Conner and Bart set up the whole thing under my supervision, and now they're playing video games at the base, just in case Bruce calls."

The zeta tube whirred to life, enveloping them in a shimmering light as they sped off to their secret destination.

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"Interesting, Date Red, you seem to have everything planned," Eve teased, using her nickname for Tim.

"Yes, I do," he smirked, leading her to the Kent's barn. Inside, he revealed a romantic setup: picnic blanket, candles, and an expensive dinner. Eve's eyes glowed in awe as she gave Tim a peck on the cheek. "Thank you, this is amazing."

Tim led her to sit down, putting his arm around her. "Anything for you." Music played as he pointed out the skylight above, revealing a breathtaking view of the stars. Eve gazed upwards, her voice softening. "It's beautiful..."

Tim smiled, looking up at the stars, then back at Eve. "Yeah, but you're more beautiful." He pulled her closer, their eyes locking in a tender moment.

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Eve laughed, playfully pushing Tim away. "God, you're so cheesy!" She giggled, her hunger momentarily forgotten. "So, what's for lunch, my dear?" She asked in a mock accent.

Tim chuckled, opening the silver lid on a dish. "Lobster madmozel!" He declared in a silly French accent, making Eve laugh again.

"And what else?" She replied, also in a silly French accent, trying not to crack up.

"Champagne?" Tim asked, grinning mischievously.

Eve raised an eyebrow. "What are you getting at, Red?"

Tim just smiled. "Wanting to make this night special, love. I got hot chocolate too."

Eve beamed, taking a plate and serving herself. "I'll take anything you give me," she said with a smile, loading up her plate.

Tim laughed, serving himself as well. "We have dessert too, so eat as you much as your heart desires."

Eve dug in, savoring the delicious food and the warm, playful atmosphere. Tim lay down beside her, holding her close and kissing the top of her head. Eve felt at home, like she wasn't alone in the world anymore. Tim asked if she was okay, and she nodded, saying she hadn't felt safe like this in a while. Tim reassured her that she was always safe with him and he'd never leave her. Eve smiled and kissed his cheek, then laid her head back down, closing her eyes. Tim got up and brought out dessert - her favorite cake. Eve teased him about planning something, but Tim swore he wasn't, cutting a slice for himself. As they enjoyed their dessert, Eve felt grateful for the moment and Tim's love. Tim smiled, and they spent a few more minutes outside. "I should start heading back," he said, getting up. "Oh, okay... I'll see you later, yeah?" Eve asked, looking at him. Tim leaned in and kissed her softly. "Yep, see you later," he said, smiling, and headed back to the zeta tubes. Eve kissed him back softly, then watched him leave. She cleaned up the remaining dessert and teleported back to her house, going straight to her room and flopping onto her bed.

(At least had to make her happy before what happens next chapter 🤞🏼)