𝚃𝚆𝙾 𝚃𝙷𝚁𝙴𝙰𝙳𝚂- (Telltale Batjokes)

𝙲𝙷𝙰𝙿𝚃𝙴𝚁 𝙵𝙾𝚄𝚁

God- Bruce can't remember the last time he felt so safe. John in his arms made his heart just melt. His scarred arms wrapped around John's thin body and he held on tight. Like John did a few hours ago.

"That's the tight grip I remember. .Batsy." John said with his head buried into Bruce's shoulder. Bruce let out a quiet chuckle, reminiscent of when John called Batman out for having a tight grip on his hand.

John felt oddly cold. He was no longer sick, he just felt like he needed to be warmed up. He felt like he shouldn't bring anything up, it may hurt John. Just maybe. .

"I'm. .I'm glad to have you, buddy. ." John broke the silence. There was nothing wrong with it, they could stay there for hours on end and not give a second thought.

"I wish you knew how glad I was." Bruce separated from the embrace, giving him a sweet smile. A true, genuine smile. He never smiles so truly often, because he has nothing to smile about. But this very moment was different.

Bruce just loved the awed expression that John currently possessed. The way the moonlight leaked through the partially closed curtains and had shown on his toxic green eyes was perfect. The way it lit up his pale face, so he could look every part of it over. His eyes, his hair, his lips. . .

Every part of it.

"I love it when you smile, Brucie." John said with a soft giggle. "It's cute! N-not like that—but-I- you know what I mean!" John's pale cheeks flared red. The thought of Bruce and John together made his heart want to leap out of his chest.

Bruce laughed, seeing John's flustered expression. "It get it. I get it. ." Bruce's hand was placed on John's neck, as he got onto his knees, matching John's position. John felt like he would have a heart attack!!

"I-I. .Bruce. . ." John called, but Bruce was focused. He was staring directly into John's eyes. He stared with some deep intent, looking for something. John stayed still, not moving a muscle.

Bruce pulled John closer, and Bruce tilted his head. He was still looking for something within John's eyes. He was practically a mind reader. He pushed John back just a bit.

". .Your eyes are lovely." Bruce said, leaving a deep, cold silence for a few moments. "But. .You- they- look like they've seen a lot- been through a lot." He didn't take his eyes off of John.

"You look broken. It's like your eyes are a sea and you can't get out." He just cracked open the case, that cheeky little detective!! "I-I. .I. . ." John stuttered, having trouble communicating to his best buddy.

"Sorry. I didn't mean to scare you- I got carried away" Bruce smiled, taking his hand off of John's neck. John was astonished. One, Bruce had just figured him out. Two, he was so close. .Wow!!

Wait- if he was that close- he could've kissed him, Dammit!! There's always next time, if he would ever get so close. Again. .They both longed for the never ending space between them to finally break when their lips finally met. If only it would come sooner. But the two were so horrified that one didn't like the other.

Bruce couldn't take this anymore. He had to tell John. He could die doing this- doing Batman. He can't just keep this bottled up, and neither could John. They were just staring at each other, eyes locked. This was perfect.

"John." Bruce called. John gave the look that he was listening. "Let's tell each other a secret, okay?" Bruce came close once again. "We'll both say it on the count of three." He instructed, a smile crept onto his face. John nodded.

"One. .Two. .Thr—"

John kissed him.

Bruce's eyes went wide with shock. It was like time had stopped before he had realized what was going on. What brought him back was John's arms wrapping around his neck, and his warm, pale lips pressed against his.

Bruce- just like John- closed his eyes. He wrapped his arms around John and tilted his head. They knew they had to part away, even just for a second. But they never wanted to break this space ever again.

Unfortunately, they had to. And they did.

"B-Bruce. ." John choked, tears streaming down his face. Bruce opened his eyes to see John in tears. He didn't say a word, he just dried John's tears. "I love you, John. . ." Bruce said with a sincere, true smile.

To show that the feeling was mutual, John pressed his lips against Bruce's. But with more passion. John laid down, not breaking the kiss. Bruce landed on top of him. They weren't going to get too serious!! They're not married yet!

They parted for air, John giggling. "B-Batsy. .You're. . .So cute." He placed his hands on Bruce's cheeks, soon pulling him down. He hugged Bruce tightly. "I love you so, so much!!" John muttered. He really did mean it, just like Bruce did.

"I love you too. Always and forever."