Batfic Drabble: Timing (Bruce/Dick)

[lady_bug_kay]

Title: Timing

Author: ladybugkay
Fandom: DCU

Pairing: Bruce/Dick

Rating: PG
Word Count: 100
Summary: Bruce's POV of his reunion with Dick.
Disclaimer: Oh, how I wish I owned them, but I don’t. DC does.

A/N: For Dick's POV, see the companion drabble Double-time.

 

 

The first time he sees Dick again, Bruce can’t breathe for thirty-eight seconds. He can’t speak for twenty-three more, but it takes only the space between two heartbeats to start to reach out and then stop.

 

Dick doesn’t come closer, and Bruce mourns the young boy who was so free with his embraces. It’s been too long since he’s touched Dick, and longer still since he’s wanted to do more than just touch. Bruce wants to hold, to have, and fourteen seconds after he says, “Dick,” he finds himself kissing Dick the way he’s told himself he can never do.  

 

Comments

[culuyetille.livejournal.com]

This is so incredibly Bruce, the precise counting of how many seconds each of his actions takes.

Bruce mourns the young boy who was so free with his embraces. It’s been too long since he’s touched Dick, and longer still since he’s wanted to do more than just touch.

This bit killed me. I can just imagine Bruce frowning once he found out that he'd have to be the one to reach out, because Dick's not playing that old game anymore, wants more than that. Bruce, of course, examinates the situation and acts fittingly ;] Marvellous! *rushes to read the sequel*

Cookies for you!

[ladybugkay.livejournal.com]

Ooh! My first comment. Thank you so much for reading and for liking. The whole dissecting of the moment into its seconds did just scream Bruce to me, and I'm glad you agree.

[bradygirl_12]

Wow, this is a nice New-To-LJ post! :) Wonderful! That precision of Bruce's is *so* him, and I'm glad he mourns that boy who was always a hugger. :) He can be again now that Bruce has realized he has to let Dick know how much he loves him!

Thank you!

[ladybugkay.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much for responding. I'm glad you liked it, since I am a long-time reader of your fics.

Re: Thank you!

[bradygirl_12]

You're welcome. :)

Cool! A long-time reader! Thanks, Ladybug! :)

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[demon-faith.livejournal.com]

This is your punishment, Kay. Are you ready?
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A low moan stirred him from sleep and he struggled upright, feeling something in his arm give and sickening pain spread over his shoulder.

"Batman?"

The trash beside him stirred and Nightwing's glove emerged, reaching for the lip of the dumpster to pull himself free. Silhouetted by the moon, he was clearly the peak of athletic perfection, an acrobat's body designed for flight and bloody chaos.

Bruce had raised a demon and he was proud.

Tinted lenses fixed on him, and the mouth twisted into a grimace. "You're hurt."

He started to protest but the world abruptly blacked out. Aware of movement, light, pain, he bit down on his lip and forced his eyes open.

"Stay awake," was the whisper in his ear. He tried to nod, but his head throbbed painfully. "And stay still."

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[ladybugkay.livejournal.com]

*squeals and tries not to run around the room in joy*

It's only punishment because you've given me a bit of a chase to find the other parts. But I'm giddy, absolutely euphoric that you've written this, and I intend to get all the links ready so others can read it.

I love you! I'd marry you if we lived anywhere near each other. I'd give you chocolates and roses, and I'd help you study so that you can become a brilliant doctor, and then instead of golf, you can take up writing fic again. :D

>>Bruce had raised a demon and he was proud.

That is an excellent line. Pure perfection.

Re: Guerilla Fic Spam #1

[demon-faith.livejournal.com]

*laughs*

I'm so glad you like it, hon.

Ahh - fandom marriage proposals. You have to love them. xD

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[ladybugkay.livejournal.com]

The thing about fandom marriage proposals is that if people accepted them, imagine all the polygamy that would exist!

And thanks, again.

[bradygirl_12]

I'd have to agree about the demon line, demon_faith. ;)

[realpestilence.livejournal.com]

About time, too! One thing that I always feel kind of bad for Bruce about is when he realizes the damage he's done to Dick, and has to either accept it and keep denying both of them what they need and want (in his mind, for the greater good); or when he has to deal with it and try to heal the breach/reach out for Dick, and not know how.

Good thing that all Dick needs is the slightest encouragement, and he's reaching back.

[ladybugkay.livejournal.com]

Give Dick and inch and he'll take ten miles. He's so desperate for a sign of Bruce's affection. God I love their whole messed-up vibe.