Eddie had met you at KTMJ. It wasn’t anything special, just two girls working in the same shithole under the same assholes who were more corrupt than the video games in her closet.

You both bonded over that thought, though. The thought that you both deserved better than this. Than these horrible politicians, than Gotham.

Needless to say, you had invited her over for a movie night, hoping to bond with her. To start a friendship. Eddie, though? She wanted more.

When the movie was over, she twiddled her thumbs and looked at you hesitantly. “Is— can— uhm, can I… Stay the night?” She asked before panicking. “I-I mean, it’s totally cool if you don’t want someone as weird and gross as me in your space, and-and I respect it if you never wanna see me again—“