Fic: Night Lights (TDK, Gordon/Batman, part six)

[noelia_g]

Title: Night Lights (chapter six)
Pairing: Gordon/Batman, eventually.
Rating: PG for now, will go higher in later parts.

prologue part one part two part three part four part five





As much as he still wasn't convinced the da... meeting was such a good idea, Gordon had to admit that the flailing display from the barista at his usual coffee shop was damn entertaining. Probably something that Bruce Wayne had to face on regular basis, but it still amused Gordon greatly.

"You can stop smiling now," Bruce said dryly as they took their seats in a secluded booth.

"Oh, I don't think I will," Gordon shrugged and took a sip of coffee, sighing contentedly. Much better than the one he had at his office, and a thousand times better than the one from the vending machine. He caught Bruce's gaze and frowned. "What is it?"

Wayne shook his head, his eyes still a little wide. "Nothing."

And here it was, the thought that Gordon had been carefully avoiding for the last fifteen minutes, or maybe even longer; since the lunch, or even the party. The thought seemed ridiculous at first, as this was Bruce Wayne and he was still Jim Gordon, commissioner or not, but now he wasn't so sure.

Of course, maybe another crazed madman had added some toxin to the water main. That would certainly explain a lot.

Starting with the fact that once they started talking, conversation with Bruce Wayne was actually engaging. And Gordon was certain that this wasn't something that occurred daily. Not only the invitation for a coffee part, but also the way Bruce's carefree mask had slipped, revealing a keen intellect. Somehow, Jim thought, Bruce had trusted him enough not to pretend. And this was extremely disconcerting.

"Tell me something," Gordon said during one of the pauses, as they both took sips of their coffees. "And no deflecting, if you please."

Bruce nodded and leaned back in his seat, waiting.

"Why are you here?" The 'with me' part was left unsaid, but Gordon knew it was understood.

"Well for one, the coffee is excellent," Bruce grinned, and raised his hand in defensive gesture. "I know, sorry. It's a habit." He paused for a moment, looking at the cup in his hand as if it was the most interesting thing in the world. "You work too much. Should take the night off every now and then."

Gordon was about to protest the change of topic, but then Bruce looked up at him. Not a redirection, then. An answer.

"For the record," he said slowly, downing the rest of his coffee. "I think you're quite insane."

Bruce laughed at that, shaking his head, eyes brightened. "So I've been told."

"As long as you're aware of that," Gordon muttered, smiling.

They continued through another round of coffee, until Gordon glanced at his watch and grimaced, realising it was just about six hours 'til he was supposed to be at work again. And even though he didn't exactly have a boss who would grumble at any tardiness, he was not going to be late anyway.

Bruce nodded with understanding, and stood up as well. "I'll walk you to your car."

Gordon was a little afraid this might happen, and yet he was unexpectedly glad when it did. The toxin theory was definitely becoming more and more plausible. Maybe he should order tests, once they got the proper equipment.

As they got to the car Gordon turned, nodding. "Thank you." He should get in, say goodnight, and drive away. Any minute now.

"Tomorrow?" Bruce asked, and if Gordon wasn't mistaken, he was licking his lips. For god's sake, what was Gordon supposed to do with that? "Lunch?"

Gordon shook his head. "Meeting with the new lieutenant in charge of the MCU."

"Dinner?"

"I've promised the Mayor I'll put an appearance at the fundraiser at..."

"You're not making this easy," Bruce interrupted, shaking his head. "You really do work too much." He paused, considering. "We'll have to do something about that."

Jim really didn't have anything to say to that. They stood like that for a while, inches apart, until Bruce moved closer; close enough that Gordon was sure he could hear his heartbeat speed up. It rang in his ears, pulse racing. He shifted uncomfortably, and Bruce blinked, then moved away.

"Good night, Commissioner," he offered softly, and Gordon nodded, smiling.

"Good night, Mr Wayne," he said before getting into his car, starting the engine, and driving away.



part seven

Comments

[xenachan.livejournal.com]

Well, well!
Bruce knows very well what he wants ; yet Gordon is still not ready to fully accept what's on his mind...

Nice little chapter. :)

PS: hope the cold is not too bad. ;)
Thanks for updating.

[noelia-g.livejournal.com]

I think it will take Gordon a little longer, he has some things to work through. :D I'm glad you're enjoying it :)

(Just a sore throat, I sound a little Batman-ish, but with cough syrup, I'm fine, thank you :))

[xenachan.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

[noelia-g.livejournal.com]

*hugs back*

[destinyawakened.livejournal.com]

These two together always make me to a little *squee*...can't wait for more.

[noelia-g.livejournal.com]

I'm happy you're enjoying it :)

[kubis.livejournal.com]

The toxin theory was definitely becoming more and more probable. Maybe he should order tests, once they get the proper equipment.
Lol.

I loved it. Can't wait for the next part.

THEY'RE DATING, YAY!

[noelia-g.livejournal.com]

They kinda are. Kinda. XD

[nonameno4.livejournal.com]

This is getting so good. :3

[noelia-g.livejournal.com]

Thank you, I'm glad you're enjoying it :)

[snapini.livejournal.com]

Aww, this chapter was so sweet, not to mention full of sexual tension (even if Jim can't admit it, lol!).
Thank you for all these speedy updates - this fic has really made me smile/squee every time I read a new chapter!

[noelia-g.livejournal.com]

Jim will get there. Soon, I think :)

I'm thrilled you're enjoying it :)

[the-summoning-d.livejournal.com]

Yay! Excellent chapter ^^
Heh. Flaily barista.

[noelia-g.livejournal.com]

Caffeinated environment makes for jumpy people. :D

[tenshi-nanashi.livejournal.com]

apparently denial is not just a river... -_-
oh well, Gordon will give in eventually, no one can withstand Bruce...or Batman for that matter. ^_~

[noelia-g.livejournal.com]

True, that. :D He's getting there, I promise :)

Thank you for reading :)

[natalitha.livejournal.com]

wowo another wonderful chpater and such cuteness between the two of them jim need to take bruces advice and just take like a montho off and spend it with bruce that would rock keep up the great writing and hope to see another chapter up soon!

[noelia-g.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much :)

Here's a "Get Well Soon"! *warm hug of comfort*

[mahala-ac.livejournal.com]

I suggest tea with lemon and honey....it should help Noelia! ^-~

Re: Here's a "Get Well Soon"! *warm hug of comfort*

[noelia-g.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I'm getting better, already :)

[girl-on-moon.livejournal.com]

"Tomorrow?" Bruce asked, and if Gordon wasn't mistaken, he was licking his lips. For god's sake, what was Gordon supposed to do with that?

I love that! Oh, these two are just getting closer and closer...I am loving this. Looking forward to more, and I hope you're feeling better soon. :)

[noelia-g.livejournal.com]

They are still stubborn as hell, and don't want to rush. Which is kind of fun to write, too, but slightly frustrating :D

Thank you :)

[moon-watcher99.livejournal.com]

Somehow, seeing all the lovely updates for this one reminded me that there are quite a few good fics that have suddenly stopped being updated. I hope nothing happens to your muses; I am thoroughly enjoying the development here. I'm especially looking forward to the 'soon'. 'Soon' is very good.

[noelia-g.livejournal.com]

I usually don't read WIPs just for the reason that they often don't finish. But I think I found a good way to keep my muses entertained: small, fast installments. Works wonders, and I start on a new chapter the second I post one :D

So, yes, soon. And thank you for reading :)

[brushed-velvet.livejournal.com]

*squees very loudly*

The tension is building up so nicely, I can't wait to read more! (I hope you feel better soon btw!)

and if Gordon wasn't mistaken, he was licking his lips. For god's sake, what was Gordon supposed to do with that?

*whispers in Gordon's ear - You're supposed to lick them for him.*

[noelia-g.livejournal.com]

That's what I was telling him! But my characters never listen to me. As long as they're getting there, though, I don't mind that much :D

Thank you for reading :)

[shaney.livejournal.com]

I have to delurk and finally comment: This is a great great fic! I love the build-up of the relationship and sexual tension between Bruce and Jim, and I love how Jim is soo in denial and I am loving the frequent updates of this story. Thanks for sharing :)

[noelia-g.livejournal.com]

Yay for delurking! Thank you for commenting, and I'm thrilled you're enjoying it :)

[sarren.livejournal.com]

YOU'RE A BIG TEASE.


I like that.

[noelia-g.livejournal.com]

ME?

Gordon is. True story.

[sweetphaex.livejournal.com]

HOW TO MAKE WOO LIKE NOBODIES BUISNESS

-A Book by Bruce "Can I walk you to your car" Wayne

XD Courting Gordon!

[noelia-g.livejournal.com]

That would be a bestseller. :D

[medize.livejournal.com]

Ah, this is getting good! I really like the pace you've set for this fic. Very gradual and enjoyable. And you're doing a great job with their relationship; one of my favorite parts from the first chapter, I think, was when they're at the party and Gordon gets a call and just casually walks away from Bruce. It was a great moment for showing that Bruce hasn't even been on Gordon's radar, so I'm enjoying how you're putting Bruce on Gordon's mental map very, very slowly. :) Looking forward to the next part!

[noelia-g.livejournal.com]

Bruce is doing his best to get Gordon interested, though :). I think he is jealous of how easily Batman can interact with Gordon, but not him.

I'm so happy you're enjoying it, as I'm loving writing it :)

[bionic.livejournal.com]

ARGGHGHHH!! *keyboard smash* I thought for sure they would get to kiss..........

I love the sexual tension you've created here, which is so subtle and wonderful and just beneath the surface. Can't wait to read more :D

[noelia-g.livejournal.com]

I thought they were going to kiss as well. And then I started to write the kiss, and it was kind of not really fitting, because they're not there yet. Getting there, though :)

More coming, once I come back from a job interview, which means later today :)

[bionic.livejournal.com]

Good luck on the interview! I'm actually going to one myself today, too.

[gaudy-night.livejournal.com]

That is so sexy. I love this courtship part of their relationship. Great job!

[noelia-g.livejournal.com]

Thank you! :)

[aviss.livejournal.com]

This is very good, and getting somewhere really fast, I loved it!

[pellamerethiel.livejournal.com]

It's getting closer. I can feel it! Poor Gordon, he's being molested, isn't he? XDDD

Dating, dating! *dances*

Of course, maybe another crazed madman had added some toxin to the water main.
*nuci* sweeet shout-out! XD

[juana-a.livejournal.com]

Awwwwwwwww! Bruce is so cute in this part! And Gordon and his wtf? This coffee and everything. I just wanted more and more :P

And this conversation when Gordon asks Bruce what he's doing here... Awwww!

"Well for one, the coffee is excellent," Bruce grinned, and raised his hand in defensive gesture. "I know, sorry. It's a habit." He paused for a moment, looking at the cup in his hand as if it was the most interesting thing in the world. "You work too much. Should take the night off every now and then."

Gordon was about to protest the change of topic, but then Bruce looked up at him. Not a redirection, then. An answer.

"For the record," he said slowly, downing the rest of his coffee. "I think you're quite insane."

Bruce laughed at that, shaking his head, eyes brightened. "So I've been told."

"As long as you're aware of that," Gordon muttered, smiling.

Srsly, you made me smiling :) I love Bruce more than I loved him before this part. If it possible, of course :)

[solaras.livejournal.com]

"Bruce asked, and if Gordon wasn't mistaken, he was licking his lips. For god's sake, what was Gordon supposed to do with that?" - Love this bit! Bale has a very nice mouth ;)