He was hoping that the kiss would help. It was a long shot in his mind, but it was purely to make him feel better about this entire scenario. There was a comfort in it that he didn't think existed anymore in this place. The relief that washed over him was something that he needed, especially after the trip he had made and the connections he had severed to get to where he was at right now. He understood the risks, yes. He understood what it meant and who he would lose. But Bruce was worth all that. He was worth more than just shutting it all down and moving on. Especially when he knew there was still a chance for this before he had the chance to talk to Bruce before he left New York for South America.
The laughter continued. Clint shrugged a bit, offering the other man a smile in return for his humor. "I'd only pinch your cheeks if you were underage, doc. Since that's not the case. You're in the clear." He would be around to pick up the pieces if Bruce decided to break. Clint felt as though he had lost more. Seeing Tony...happy with Pepper. Clint knew that if Phil had been there; there was at least some chance. He knew what he was getting himself into back in Arkham with Phil because Phil was gone back home and the opportunity that presented itself was too valuable and too rare to pass up. He didn't regret anything about it. He just regretted that it ended just as it was beginning.
To be honest, Clint had forgotten about the dead bodies. They didn't really matter all too much as Bruce pulled him in for another kiss, the former SHIELD agent clung to him. Because it had been the most logical thing to do at this point. He'd spent weeks wanting to be near someone who understood and wouldn't see him like he was acting like a crazy person. Clint shifted more against him, moving his lips against Bruce's until he was pretty sure he had forgotten to breath. But it didn't matter that much. Not right now.
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Date: 2012-09-09 11:23 am (UTC)The laughter continued. Clint shrugged a bit, offering the other man a smile in return for his humor. "I'd only pinch your cheeks if you were underage, doc. Since that's not the case. You're in the clear." He would be around to pick up the pieces if Bruce decided to break. Clint felt as though he had lost more. Seeing Tony...happy with Pepper. Clint knew that if Phil had been there; there was at least some chance. He knew what he was getting himself into back in Arkham with Phil because Phil was gone back home and the opportunity that presented itself was too valuable and too rare to pass up. He didn't regret anything about it. He just regretted that it ended just as it was beginning.
To be honest, Clint had forgotten about the dead bodies. They didn't really matter all too much as Bruce pulled him in for another kiss, the former SHIELD agent clung to him. Because it had been the most logical thing to do at this point. He'd spent weeks wanting to be near someone who understood and wouldn't see him like he was acting like a crazy person. Clint shifted more against him, moving his lips against Bruce's until he was pretty sure he had forgotten to breath. But it didn't matter that much. Not right now.