Drabble: I Want To Live

[starsandsea]

Title: I Want To Live
Rating: PG
Pairing: Bruce/Clark
Word Count: 154
Disclaimer: I own nothing
Author's Note: The first in the 'Shuffle I' series. For the worlds_finest Shuffle Challenge I - prompt 'I Want To Live'. Unbeated, so point and I shall correct! :)



It had taken him a long time to get to this moment. All his years of training, of preparation, of practice... Throughout them all he had felt only half awake, almost as if he was in a daze. He had thought that it was because he was away from Gotham. And it had helped, so much, to be back in her embrace again.

But then... A flying man in red and blue. The world watched, stunned, and Bruce felt everything click into place. Knew that this was the last piece of the puzzle he had been searching for.

Of course, that didn't make things easy. Knowing and acting on something were two different things. And Clark was... Clark. They were best friends one moment, worst enemies the next.

But now, as Superman pulls him out of the water, fear in his face and eyes, Bruce finally makes his decision. He wants to live.

Comments

[bradygirl_12]

You did a great job with the prompt, Star! So much emotion in Bruce's calm words. Bravo! :)

[fictionalknight.livejournal.com]

aww! Yes, Bruce, you need to live so you can be with Clark. ;)

You did a great job with this, Star, as always! <3

[saavikam77.livejournal.com]

Aww!! This was just perfect. I love that Clark really makes Bruce want to live. :)

[shardsofblu.livejournal.com]

Oh I really love this. The simple reason for living. And for some reason, it reminds me of one of my favorite scenes from IC, when Clark pulls Bruce out of the water after the fight with the OMACs.

[hitokaji.livejournal.com]

Simply sweet and beautiful! :)
Love it, hon!

[ilovetobefree.livejournal.com]

But then... A flying man in red and blue. The world watched, stunned, and Bruce felt everything click into place.
I loved to see the words „man in red and blue“ there. (I knew Bruce would be safe now.)

And Clark was... Clark.
Yay! That was nice. :)

But now, as Superman pulls him out of the water, fear in his face and eyes, Bruce finally makes his decision. He wants to live.
AWWWW – Perfect!
„fear in his face and eyes“ – yes, I think it was exactly what Bruce saw in that moment. And that sure helped to make his decision.

I loved this story! That was so wonderfully written! Thank you so much for sharing!

[mithen.livejournal.com]

Ooooh, I really like the image of Clark pulling Bruce out of the water and Bruce having this realization! Yummm. And the fear in Clark's face.... that's a really nice touch, that he's not smug or lectury, he's afraid for Bruce...

[eve-k.livejournal.com]

Hmm, this beautiful and quiet little drabble left me really thoughtful (as it should, right?).
I think Batman knows exactly what he wants, and I´m sure he doesn´t have a deathwish. But Bruce, Bruce does indeed need someone to pull him into life, someone very special!