meet me halfway drabble
pairing: bruce wayne x afab!reader wc: 805 26 from my drafts, also rereading catching fire and peeta, i forgot how much i <3 u
You and Bruce were college friends; tired, alone, and yearning for the other, but believed that the other wouldn’t see them in a romantic light. It was a simple vow you and Bruce had made together when you were younger in college, and a vow you thought Bruce had forgotten about.
At least, that’s what you thought until one morning you’re watching the news recap from the night report when the newest clip from their pop culture segment plays. It’s none other than Bruce Wayne. He’s charming as always, bantering appropraitely and interacting with the live audience that was there perfectly. It’s filled with fans of all fenders wearing various outfits they all believe will succeed in gaining the billionaire’s attention.
When the host changes the line of questioning to Bruce’s romantic life, a favorite subject for the public to talk about.
Yor eyes start drifting away from the big screen and the topic.. It’s never been one you and Brucetalked much about. He was popular in college, and there were a few awakward instances, but one rather memorable one, but nothing that got brought up past the moment. And you never brought up yours or the few instances Bruce had wrongly assumed that your apartment was empty of any guests and made himself welcomed in your living room, watching the newest episode of your show without you, surprising you and your onre night stand with a ‘good morning’ from his corner of the couch.
That popularity Bruce had only grown in the uears since he’s taken control of his birthright, Wayne Enterprises and are all of the preomotions and collaborations, Bruce is damn near everywher.e
Doubly so if he’s seen potentially dating someone then they become the new it couple and are therfore everywhere. Though you understand the reason behind the question, since Bruce turned 33, he stopped being seen with anyone, after his last long term relationship ended.
Whenever he’s asked about romance his response has always been deflection and work. which to a degree, could be obviously seen as true. In that same time frame, Wayne Enterprises abd ut’s subsidiaries and Gotham as a whole has seen great improvements in infrastructure, community and public transportation. It’s half the reason that they’re barking up the tree to see if he’s with someone. He’s rich, handsome, and appararently a good man, why is he single?
So as your thumb begins to absent mindly start scolling, you almost miss it. Would have too if it wan’t the loud and clear audience ‘awe’ that makes your head snap up to see Bruce uncharacteristically looks…flustered? Enamoured?
The host practically jumps out of his chair at the fact that he’s getting the scopp first. “Oh, that face clearly means something. Who’s the lucky person? The newest dating partner?”
“Well I wouldn’t call her my dating partner. She’s my, well she’s my fiancee.”
You drop your phone and jaw same time with the audience as some of the scrrech in glee, most with dispair.
Fiancee? So he was secretely dating someone. Having prided yourself in knowing him at one point, you secretly thought that he wasn’t dating anyone these past couple years. Actually started daydreaming and giving some thought and validity to the whole ‘let’s get hitched after we turn 35’ thing. Seems like you were wrong. You tell yourself its wounded ego which is why you’re so hurt, not wanting to admit what it could actually mean.
“Oh is that right?” The host continues.
“Yes, we’ve known each other for years, but wanted us to each have enough time to establish ourselves in our respective careers before becoming “The Waynes”. Those names carry a lot of weight in this city and I want to make sure I do my parents and their legacy right.
“Oh, but now’s the tight time?”
Bruce is practically radiating glee and looks love stricken. Holy shit, is he truly in love?
“Yeah, it is. We’ve both recently turned 35 and don’t want to wait much longer.”
Your brain halts and keeps repeating what you just heard. ‘we’ve both recently turned 35’, ‘known each other for years’
He couldn’t mean? But he’s said nothing! It must be someone else, a coincidense.
Just then, there’s a strong knock at your front door. You pick up your phone, before lowering the tv volume and walking over to the door. You pause to glance out the peek hole just to let out a disbelieving sigh. The fucking nerve.
You frantically unlock your door before throwing it open to glare furiously at none other than Bruce Wayne who looks unbelievably handsome and smug as he leans in your doorway with a giant bouquest of flowers in his hand, a velvet ring box precariously angled within the bunch.
“Morning, fiancée.” He says with a wink and a smile.