[ He should go. This is what he wanted after all. But he stands here instead, arms around Jason like he's the last good thing on earth. It's done if he let's go and they'll never be like this again. It isn't fair to say he isn't sorry when remorse fills him up like water.
He exhales. ]
I am, Jason. I regret every pain I've ever caused you.
[ Even if he's not believed, Bruce means every word. He drops a kiss on his forehead. And then takes a step back. Jason wants him to leave. He should go. ]
[ His gaze drops to Jason's neck, where he knows the scar from his batarang is. Did Jason want him to go that far back? Or to something recent, like the case he's only recently dismantled?
Or telling Jason he loved him and leaving for three days? ]
[ He sets the computer down by the window he nearly escapes from and reaches for Jason. Smooths his hands over his shoulders. He won't do more than that until he's sure Jason won't reject him. ]
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You should leave.
[He is still holding onto Bruce, like this is the last time that he'll do it; he feels like it is. He feels like if he lets go, this will be over.
Maybe it should be. Bruce is too stupid for this relationship. He's just going to hurt Jason over and over again.]
B.
You're not even sorry.
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He exhales. ]
I am, Jason. I regret every pain I've ever caused you.
[ Even if he's not believed, Bruce means every word. He drops a kiss on his forehead. And then takes a step back. Jason wants him to leave. He should go. ]
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[He pulls away; he moves to the other side of the room, to the computer. He picks it up and hands it to Bruce.]
Right?
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No.
[ He takes the computer, tucks it under his arm. ]
There are a lot of things I would do differently.
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Jason just looks at him, and closes his eyes.]
Like what, Bruce?
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Or telling Jason he loved him and leaving for three days? ]
Leaving. Not being with you when you needed me.
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[He rubs his eyes with the heels of his hands.]
You love me. Don't make this shit harder than it has to be.
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I do. More than anything.
[ Maybe even more than the mission. ]
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Prove it.
[He asks, but he doesn't know what to ask.]
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[ Jason knows Bruce never puts off patrolling. Not for anything or anyone. Tonight, he might. He's going to try. ]