http://willbethenight.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] willbethenight.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomhighdorms2011-02-09 08:49 pm
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Fifth Floor Common Room, Wednesday evening

Bruce was just planning on spending some time in the common room reading now that his books were back to normal. The second he stepped into the room, a tiny arrow hit the floor by his feet. Then another flew a good eight inches above his head.

Bruce noticed the arrows were coming from a small cherubic creature across the room. "Shoo," Bruce said, half expecting it to be a gremlin in a horrifyingly accurate costume. The mini-cupid shot another arrow that went nowhere near Bruce. So Bruce whipped his book just past the cupid's head to put the fear of himself into it. The cupid scurried off as Bruce retrieved his book.

He didn't give it much more thought as he settled in to read about the history of cricket. But it was still out there somewhere. Lurking. Waiting to shoot someone with an arrow, only it wasn't as deadly as that might sound. Dun dun duuuuuun.

[OOC: I'm taking a road trip to Wisconsin tomorrow to measure a restaurant and hopefully be back at a semi-reasonable time. I need entertainment now to make up for the upcoming boring drive up and back. Please help me.]
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[identity profile] willbethenight.livejournal.com 2011-02-10 05:00 am (UTC)(link)
"Only when you're nearby, Cara," Bruce said. "The rest of the time, it feels like I'm not complete."
wrongkindofsith: (Using the small words)

[personal profile] wrongkindofsith 2011-02-10 05:04 am (UTC)(link)
"You're quoting one of those movies at me." At least that's what she hoped he was doing. "Funny. Really."
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[identity profile] willbethenight.livejournal.com 2011-02-10 05:08 am (UTC)(link)
"The only thing I'm quoting is my heart," Bruce said, standing up and walking over to Cara's couch. The arrow that hit him was left behind in his previous seat. Apparently it wasn't the kind of arrow that left a gushing wound. Lucky for Bruce. "I love you, Cara."
wrongkindofsith: (You're stupid and your plan is stupid)

[personal profile] wrongkindofsith 2011-02-10 05:16 am (UTC)(link)
Given that Bruce had no way of knowing the circumstances surrounding the last time someone had said something like that that to her, he could probably be forgiven for not expecting a glare and a flat tone in response. "Did someone put you up to this?"

[identity profile] willbethenight.livejournal.com 2011-02-10 05:20 am (UTC)(link)
"I put myself up to it. I didn't realize how I felt until you walked in here tonight, but now it's so obvious," Bruce said. "And I couldn't let another second pass without letting you know."
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[personal profile] wrongkindofsith 2011-02-10 05:26 am (UTC)(link)
Oddly enough, that was not improving Cara's mood. "No, you really could have."

[identity profile] willbethenight.livejournal.com 2011-02-10 05:27 am (UTC)(link)
"Then it's what I feared. You don't feel the same way?" Bruce asked, his heart crumpling. Figuratively, of course.
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[personal profile] wrongkindofsith 2011-02-10 05:34 am (UTC)(link)
"No." Cara was not particularity familiar with the concept of the gentle let down. She hadn't punched him, that was more than gentle enough. "What did you think I was going to say?"

[identity profile] willbethenight.livejournal.com 2011-02-10 05:38 am (UTC)(link)
"In a perfect world? 'You fill my heart with more love than I could have ever known, my dear. Come closer and be with me,'" Bruce said. "And then we would have gone back to one of our rooms to celebrate our new relationship. But I would have settled for a 'Ditto' and a quick kiss."
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[personal profile] wrongkindofsith 2011-02-10 05:51 am (UTC)(link)
"Fun as that might have been." What? She had eyes and imagination. "You don't."

[identity profile] willbethenight.livejournal.com 2011-02-10 05:54 am (UTC)(link)
"It sure feels like I do," Bruce said,patting his chest above his heart. "In here."

[OOC: And I need sleep! SP?]
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[personal profile] wrongkindofsith 2011-02-10 05:56 am (UTC)(link)
"That's probably just indigestion."

[ooc: Sure! Night!]

[identity profile] willbethenight.livejournal.com 2011-02-11 12:55 am (UTC)(link)
"I wasn't feeling it before I took a look into your magnificent eyes, so unless you can cause indigestion, I don't think that's the problem," Bruce said.
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[personal profile] wrongkindofsith 2011-02-11 01:46 am (UTC)(link)
"Bruce, listen to yourself," Cara said, as patiently as she was able. "You sound insane."

[identity profile] willbethenight.livejournal.com 2011-02-11 01:51 am (UTC)(link)
"Only because you drive me crazy," Bruce pointed out.
wrongkindofsith: (Your mouth moves and nonsense comes out)

[personal profile] wrongkindofsith 2011-02-11 02:00 am (UTC)(link)
"I didn't do anything." She'd remember if she had. It took time and effort to destroy someone's sanity.

[identity profile] willbethenight.livejournal.com 2011-02-11 02:01 am (UTC)(link)
"You were you. Beautiful. Potentially violent. Who could ask for anything more?" Bruce asked.
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[personal profile] wrongkindofsith 2011-02-11 02:15 am (UTC)(link)
Well, at least he wasn't so far gone he was seeing attributes she didn't actually possess. "Someone who doesn't already have someone else?"

Given Mord'Sith attitudes on the subject, Cara was surprised as anyone she was the one bringing that factor up.

[identity profile] willbethenight.livejournal.com 2011-02-11 02:23 am (UTC)(link)
"Clark and I are friends. I'm sure we could come to an arrangement," Bruce pointed out.
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[personal profile] wrongkindofsith 2011-02-11 02:44 am (UTC)(link)
Cara was not going to lie, that did lead to some interesting and not at all unpleasant mental images. All of which were beside the point.

"Bruce," she made sure every word was very clearly articulated. "I don't love you. I don't want you either."

[identity profile] willbethenight.livejournal.com 2011-02-11 02:54 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh," Bruce said. "No chance you could grow to love me, is there?"
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[personal profile] wrongkindofsith 2011-02-11 02:58 am (UTC)(link)
Given how deeply she was in denial not only about Clark but also Richard and Kahlan, there really wasn't any chance Bruce would get an answer other than "No."

[identity profile] willbethenight.livejournal.com 2011-02-11 02:59 am (UTC)(link)
"Fair enough. But if you ever change your mind, my heart will always be open to you," Bruce said.
wrongkindofsith: (Pretty sure you're insane)

[personal profile] wrongkindofsith 2011-02-11 03:05 am (UTC)(link)
"I'll remember that." If only so she could ask him what he was on when he was acting normal again.
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