Inspired by Clark's "I knew you didn't bring me back because you liked me" and Bruce's answering "I don't not": Clark is convinced that Bruce still hates him. Bruce is incredibly bad at trying to communicate that he's actually growing rather fond of him. Can work with both UST or with angry hate sex that Bruce would prefer to be less angry and hate-y after a while.
Bruce/Clark, awkward affection
Inspired by Clark's "I knew you didn't bring me back because you liked me" and Bruce's answering "I don't not": Clark is convinced that Bruce still hates him. Bruce is incredibly bad at trying to communicate that he's actually growing rather fond of him. Can work with both UST or with angry hate sex that Bruce would prefer to be less angry and hate-y after a while.