Mazes Of Red

CHAPTER 19 : Double Life

Robin hesitated for a moment before nodding.

 "Yeah, he's around. He brought you here to make sure you're okay"

I took in the information slowly, still feeling disoriented.

 "What happened? Why am I here?" I question the boy.

"You were in danger" Robin explained, his voice trying to be as reassuring as possible

"Those guys who attacked you earlier, Batman and I took care of them You're safe now" He gives me a small smile sending butterflies off in my stomach.

I remembered the attack in the alley, the fear and desperation. 

The realization that someone had saved me began to sink in, and I felt a mix of relief and gratitude.

"Thank you," I said, my voice filled with sincerity.

Robin's demeanor softened, and he smiled beneath his mask. "No problem. It's what we do."

As I tried to sit up again attempting to move my left leg  to the edge of the bed.

 I wince  my ankle It throbbed with a dull ache.

 I glanced down, realizing that it was wrapped in a bandage I sigh in defeat dropping my head back to the pillow.

"What happened to my ankle?" I asked, furrowing my brow.

Robin shifted awkwardly on his feet, as if searching for the right words. "Um, it's just a sprain. You took a tumble when those guys attacked, but Batman patched you up."

I nodded slowly, absorbing the information. "And where exactly are we?"

Robin's eyes darted around the room, and he hesitated for a moment before answering. "We're in a safe place. Batman's hideout."

My heart skipped a beat as the gravity of the situation sank in. 

I was in Batman's hideout... I was in  the Batcave?!

 The realization sent a shiver down my spine, and I couldn't help but feel a mix of awe and fear.

" Bat cave ?!" I stammered, my voice trembling.

Robin quickly reassured me with a nod.

"It's okay. Batman said you needed medical attention, and this is the safest place right now." he reassured me  trying to sound confident.

I nodded, feeling a bit overwhelmed by the entire situation. "And what about you, Robin? Are you okay?"

He shrugged nonchalantly, trying to appear casual. "Oh, I'm always okay. You know, trained by Batman and all that."

I couldn't help but smile at his attempt to be impressive, even though I could sense a hint of vulnerability beneath his confident façade.

"Thank you, Robin," I said sincerely, trying to convey my gratitude. "For saving me and for being here."

He grinned, and for a moment, he seemed less like a crime-fighting sidekick and more like a teenager trying to make a difference in a complicated world.

As I adjusted to the dim lighting of the Batcave, my eyes wandered, taking in the high-tech gadgets, the imposing Batcomputer, and the sleek Batmobile nearby. It was like stepping into a secret world hidden beneath the surface of Gotham.

Robin fidgeted awkwardly, seemingly caught between the desire to impress me and the realization that I was in over my head. I could tell he was trying to strike a balance between being a superhero and a regular teenager.