#does this make sense at all or am i fuckin delusional and sleep deprived lmao

[cainware]

Do you guys ever think about Bruce being afraid of Clark? And not in the sense of "Oh this man is literally invincible", no. But in the sense of "this man is comfortable enough with me to be vulnerable, to express his feelings, and what if he shouldn't?"

Bruce, who has watched time and time again, the ones he loves get hurt either because of him or as a result of being associated with him. Bruce, who has begun to close off his emotional needs more often than not in order to operate as the bat. Bruce, who is dark and gritty and so full of love but so afraid to show it.

But then there's Clark. Strong, kind, shining gold Clark. Clark, who doesn't hesitate to talk to him. Clark, who extends his hand in friendship and perhaps more, because he trusts Bruce and cares deeply for him. Clark, who's sunshine and tenderness Bruce can only dream of having.

Do you guys think that openness, that level of soft warmth, scares Bruce? That when he does take Clark's hand, he's so full of fear that it's almost euphoric when calm washes over him instantly with Clark's warm, calloused hand in his own. That Clark wraps Bruce up in his arms, and Bruce feels the safest he's ever felt in years.

"I was starting to think you didn't like me, Bruce."

"Quite the opposite. But I've been afraid to admit it."

#superbat #does this make sense at all or am i fuckin delusional and sleep deprived lmao #i just think the first time clark hugs bruce #bruce melts and damn near tears up #because hes never felt this kind of warmth #its like taking a nap in a warm spring day beneath an apple tree #and he could just cry #clark kent #bruce wayne #cainscontent