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“You look beautiful Bruce.” Clark smiled as he stared into the mirror Bruce stood in. “I’d like you to say that again after thirty minutes.” Bruce snickered. “You mustn't speak so ill of yourself my love,” Clark murmured as he came up behind Bruce leaving soft kisses on the nape of his neck. “So damn gorgeous, only if it was me making you my husband.” Clark felt his voice strain. The room grew silent, Bruce's hand that once was caressing the hand of Clark was now gone. “You know Bruce, I can seldomly tell how you feel,” Clark muttered from behind the other man. “I'm afraid you pretend not to know the risk of us being so close ,” Bruce spoke as he tightened his suit. “Well, it’s hard to hide something so precious, our love-” “Enough Clark.” Bruce cut the younger man off, “You know my heart is dear to Selina, I love her more than a million. You and I both know this.” The sudden cold tone caused Clark to shiver.
“When did you get so cold.’ Clark sarcastically spoke as he shivered. “Enough with the jokes and tell me if this suit looks too tight.” Clark gazed upon the suit, “Well you could up the size for the pants.” Clark giggled. “Well, Selina does say I am quite big around there.” Clark clenched his teeth. There he was again, complimenting her , talking about her , all Bruce knew was her . “Are you okay Kent?” The older man spoke, snapping him out of his thinking. “Oh, it’s nothing to carry on.” There was a pause, “you are being selfish,” Bruce spoke in a stoic tone.
Clark could not take it anymore, they do things no other friends do together. Why was Bruce acting as if he and Clark were not something at some point? “Bruce..” Clark felt himself choke on his words, “you can pr-pretend all you want that this was nothing . But I would be damned to clap for the man I’ve loved ever since our young days as he ships himself off to marriage WITH A WOMAN.” Clark cried out. He felt his fist clench, “ my god what am I doing? ” He thought to himself as tears fell from his eyes. “You are a sinner, Clark, WE ARE SINNERS, WHY CAN'T YOU SEE THIS? WHY CAN'T YOU GIVE YOURSELF TO THE LORD.” Bruce clenched his jaw stepping closer to Clark.“Don’t you dare berate me on feelings we both shared?” Clark couldn’t stop himself from crying.
“You l-loved me at some point, Bruce.” Clark choked, “We will never get the chance to live this life again. Why be unhappy?” He sniffled, “To be true to God? Why can’t our God accept us as is? Why shall he flourish,” Clark grabbed Bruce’s hand as he lowered his voice, “while I suffer trying to love the man I want to die with.”
There was an uncomforting silence among the two men. Clark felt Bruce’s eyes pierce into his soul. “I-I don’t know why Clark. Just because you are unhappy with life does not mean you can break the rules. Deal with it .” Bruce sucked in a breath and pulled his hand away. “I don’t think I want you to be my best man anymore. Do you know how awful it feels for me to take that title from you? How dare you make this harder for me than it has to be Clark. My best man is in love with me. Hah!” Bruce grabbed his head as he started to laugh, “Oh my Gosh what is next? Selina is in love with her best friend Pamela. Please amuse me more Clark.”
“Fine Bruce, go marry your wife-to-be.” Clark felt his head pound, “I mustn’t bother you with my feelings anymore, nor shall I be there to ruin your perfect wedding.” Clark took a glance at the other man in the mirror. “I don’t want to end anything between us Clark.” Bruce finally spoke. “Well,” Clark grabbed his bag, “I don’t want to sleep with a man who could potentially sell me out.” Clark felt another tear sting his eye. “I believe our relationship ends here,” Bruce spoke nothing more after this.
“I guess this is goodbye then. Oh, and congratulations. Give the bride my blessings.” Clark muttered as he slammed the door behind him.
Bruce clenched the cross necklace around his neck. “Please, God.” He cried out silently,
“Let me be happy, for once let me bask in the sunlight with the man I love the most with no care in the world. Let us bathe together after a long day. Please, my lord. I want nothing more than to love him.”