Fic: Strange Behavior
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starsandseaTitle: Strange Behavior
Rating: PG
Pairing: Bruce/Clark
Word Count: 433
Disclaimer: I own nothing
Author's Note: The first fic in a new series. Not Betaed, so point and I shall correct!
He should have expected it really. Clark had been behaving very strangely recently. There had been times when Bruce walked into a room, and conversation would suddenly stop. Not something he was unused to, but the way Clark acted afterwards made it obvious that he had interrupted something he shouldn't know about.
When Bruce tried to corner Dick, who was 'in' with whatever Clark was up to, he was meet with transparently fake innocence. Not even his best Bat-glare would make him talk. The same happened with Tim. He didn't even bother to try with Alfred.
Things had got even worse a few days ago. He had gone to Metropolis unexpectedly. Something had come up with a WayneTech research project, and he had to go and sort out the problem personally. Clark, in the middle of a patrol, had flown past the windows of the building where the meeting to solve the problem was being held, glanced inside and... promptly forgot how to fly when he saw Bruce there.
Later, he claimed it was just the unexpected surprise, but he had a panicky look around his eyes. Unfortunately for him, Bruce knew him too well. He knew that the 'man who never lied' was, indeed, lying. Since Dick, Tim and Alfred weren't talking, he tried Oracle. Only to be met with the same feigned innocence that everyone seemed to be displaying around him lately.
Later, back in the cave, he tried doing some digging himself, only to be blocked remotely at every turn by the 'all seeing, all knowing Oracle'. After two hours, Bruce gave up in defeat, knowing that he couldn't best Oracle in her favoured environment.
Whenever 'The Silence', as he had come to call it, happened again when he walked in a room, he just ignored everyone.
Except Clark, when he was kissing him.
And Alfred, when he had cookies.
Then, this morning, Barbara dropped by unexpectedly. Then Dick did. They claimed they just wanted to 'spend time together as a family'. Bruce knew they were all totally insane. And that was before they started sharing knowing looks and bursting into laughter after he left the room. Bruce was in the middle of planning to send the whole lot of them to Arkham, 'indispensable allies' be damned, when Clark came home.
Bruce knew he was in even more trouble when Clark was acting even more clumsier than usual. Even after all this, Bruce was still utterly shocked when, after dinner, Clark went down on one knee, held a ring out in a trembling hand, and said, "Will you marry me?"
Rating: PG
Pairing: Bruce/Clark
Word Count: 433
Disclaimer: I own nothing
Author's Note: The first fic in a new series. Not Betaed, so point and I shall correct!
He should have expected it really. Clark had been behaving very strangely recently. There had been times when Bruce walked into a room, and conversation would suddenly stop. Not something he was unused to, but the way Clark acted afterwards made it obvious that he had interrupted something he shouldn't know about.
When Bruce tried to corner Dick, who was 'in' with whatever Clark was up to, he was meet with transparently fake innocence. Not even his best Bat-glare would make him talk. The same happened with Tim. He didn't even bother to try with Alfred.
Things had got even worse a few days ago. He had gone to Metropolis unexpectedly. Something had come up with a WayneTech research project, and he had to go and sort out the problem personally. Clark, in the middle of a patrol, had flown past the windows of the building where the meeting to solve the problem was being held, glanced inside and... promptly forgot how to fly when he saw Bruce there.
Later, he claimed it was just the unexpected surprise, but he had a panicky look around his eyes. Unfortunately for him, Bruce knew him too well. He knew that the 'man who never lied' was, indeed, lying. Since Dick, Tim and Alfred weren't talking, he tried Oracle. Only to be met with the same feigned innocence that everyone seemed to be displaying around him lately.
Later, back in the cave, he tried doing some digging himself, only to be blocked remotely at every turn by the 'all seeing, all knowing Oracle'. After two hours, Bruce gave up in defeat, knowing that he couldn't best Oracle in her favoured environment.
Whenever 'The Silence', as he had come to call it, happened again when he walked in a room, he just ignored everyone.
Except Clark, when he was kissing him.
And Alfred, when he had cookies.
Then, this morning, Barbara dropped by unexpectedly. Then Dick did. They claimed they just wanted to 'spend time together as a family'. Bruce knew they were all totally insane. And that was before they started sharing knowing looks and bursting into laughter after he left the room. Bruce was in the middle of planning to send the whole lot of them to Arkham, 'indispensable allies' be damned, when Clark came home.
Bruce knew he was in even more trouble when Clark was acting even more clumsier than usual. Even after all this, Bruce was still utterly shocked when, after dinner, Clark went down on one knee, held a ring out in a trembling hand, and said, "Will you marry me?"
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Date: 2007-06-17 07:43 pm (UTC)This was so adorable, and funny, and the thought of everyone keeping a big secret from Bruce is just...too giggle-worthy for words. *g*
Bravo! This brought a big smile to my face. :))
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Date: 2007-06-18 07:57 pm (UTC)Everyone trying to keep the big secret from Bruce is... interesting to say the least, lol.
I'm glad you liked the fic! :)
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Date: 2007-06-17 07:58 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2007-06-18 07:59 pm (UTC)I'm glad you liked the fic! :)
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Date: 2007-06-17 08:29 pm (UTC)aww, a proposal. that's so cute. :D a bruce/clark wedding! u totally made my day! :)
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Date: 2007-06-18 08:02 pm (UTC)Yep, there's going to be a bruce/clark wedding now. :)
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Date: 2007-06-17 09:07 pm (UTC)I liked it a lot!
Small typo:
(Expect Clark, -->Except)
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Date: 2007-06-18 08:05 pm (UTC)I'm glad you liked it and thank you for pointing out the typo! :)
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Date: 2007-06-17 09:19 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2007-06-18 08:08 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2007-06-17 09:21 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2007-06-18 08:10 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2007-06-17 09:57 pm (UTC)They claimed they just wanted to 'spend time together as a family'. Bruce knew they were all totally insane.
ROFL, I love your Bruce! Oh, how I love him! Wanting to spend time together as family=totally insane for the bat. I love the tone of this! Sort of sulky but fun, and Bruce being totally above it all, except that he isn't, but he likes making out and cookies a lot, so what the hell!
And Alfred, when he had cookies.
XD AWESOME! new series, woo! I hope your hand is feeling a bit better!
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Date: 2007-06-18 08:17 pm (UTC)BTW, can I please steal describing Bruce as 'The Cookie Monster' from you? Please? *puppy dog eyes*
Yes, this is a new series that's going to be focusing on the run up to the wedding and the wedding itself. :)
And my hand is feeling a little better thank you!
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Date: 2007-06-19 06:14 pm (UTC)Lol, no, I don't think so :P
And go ahead! My toys are your toys, the Cookie Monster is yours for the taking :) I'm looking forward to the wedding shenanigans!
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Date: 2007-06-19 07:08 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2007-06-18 12:09 am (UTC)I want more! I love how everyone seems to gang up to keep Bruce in the dark, knowing that will drive him insane!
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Date: 2007-06-19 07:12 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2007-06-18 12:25 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2007-06-19 07:13 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2007-06-18 01:25 am (UTC)You wrote "he was meet with transparently fake innocence." Did you mean 'met'?
Again, great story!
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Date: 2007-06-19 07:14 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2007-06-18 01:39 am (UTC)I love Clark forgetting how to fly, and then proposing! This is a lot of fun, and I can't wait for more! :)
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Date: 2007-06-19 07:18 pm (UTC)LOL, yes, Bruce knew it was hopeless to try and get Alfred to talk. I do believe that Alfred is the most powerful being in the DCU! Who else can keep the Bat Clan in line, not to mention the other heroes! :D
Clark was rather sweet in this! I'm happy you're looking forward to more! There might even be some more this week, in fact! :)
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Date: 2007-06-18 02:36 am (UTC)Did someone say series? \o/
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Date: 2007-06-19 07:20 pm (UTC)Yes, I did say series! It's going to be focusing on the run up to the wedding and the actual wedding itself. *grin*
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Date: 2007-06-18 03:13 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2007-06-19 07:21 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2007-06-18 03:39 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2007-06-19 07:23 pm (UTC)Clumsy/Nervous!Clark was rather sweet wasn't he? :)
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Date: 2007-06-18 10:59 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2007-06-19 07:27 pm (UTC)And, yes, everyone being in on the big secret and Bruce not knowing what it was... it drove him insane, lol.
I'm glad you liked this! :)
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Date: 2007-06-23 10:26 pm (UTC)I love how Bruce is kept in the dark by everyone until the very end. And I love how everyone seems to know what's going on and yet still manage to keep it a secret from Bruce.
I especially love the descriptions of Clark's and Bruce's reations, right until the end.
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Date: 2007-06-24 03:26 pm (UTC)LOL, yes, it was one of the most difficult things they ever did, but they managed to keep it secret from Bruce! ;)
There is going to be more of Clark and Bruce's reactions in future fics set in this universe! :)
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Date: 2007-06-24 08:40 pm (UTC)Considering some of the looks he kept giving them, I would say so. :D
There is going to be more of Clark and Bruce's reactions in future fics set in this universe! :)
You better!
I am very curious about Bruce's reaction to the proposal.
I can see everything from shaking hands, rejection and a swift retreat, or even passing out. Well maybe not passing out but I could see him reaching out for a counter to help support himself.
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Date: 2007-06-25 08:02 pm (UTC)I can see everything from shaking hands, rejection and a swift retreat, or even passing out. Well maybe not passing out but I could see him reaching out for a counter to help support himself.
Well, does crazy laughter count?
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Date: 2007-06-25 08:07 pm (UTC)As long as he doesn't end up sounding like the Joker with it. lol
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Date: 2007-06-26 08:18 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2007-08-03 03:42 am (UTC)how freaking cute!!! i loved the whole gang up on bruce!!
and clark proposing after dinner...how romantic!!
i would have never seen it coming!! lol!!
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Date: 2007-08-03 07:23 pm (UTC)Clark was being very romantic. :)
I'm glad you liked it! Thank you for commenting!