A talk with Alfred

Joker POV


A while after Bruce left, I began to hang out with Alfred. He was actually really fun to hang out with, great humor. "Hey Al," I said "can I ask you something?" He gave a slight nod as he cleaned a few dishes. I was thinking of the right way to put this. "Do you think...Bruce likes me?" Alfred stopped what he was doing and looked over at me. I was just standing there next to him, leaning against the counter with my arms crossed. Alfred seemed to take my question into consideration, and then he shrugged. "I'm not really sure," he said finally "I would think so just by the way he looks at you." I nodded, not really saying anything, but my mind was racing. "Alfred, can I tell you something," I asked "without you freaking out on me?" Crossing his arms, Alfred nodded and gestures me to continue. "Um, I know that...Bruce is Batman." I was worried that he would kick me out, but I took a risk anyway. 


Alfred looked at me with wide eyes, but nodded. "I've known for a few years...but didn't say anything." He didn't look upset or anything, but it worried me. "The truth is..." I said "I think I, love him Al." I was scared to say that. I was afraid of what others would say if Bruce and I actually got together. "I'm scared to tell him," I said running a hand through my hair "plus, what would others say. Bruce has a reputation to keep up." At this point, my eyes were starting to fill with tears and my breaths were coming out short. 


A hand gently touched my shoulder, "Listen J," Alfred said "Bruce is a very understanding person, I'm really sure he won't reject you." I looked at him, yo which he smiled at me. "You really think so?" I asked a little unsure if I should go through with this. Alfred nodded, so I hesitantly agreed to tell Bruce.


*time skip*


Bruce had finally come back from the meeting that afternoon. I called him to my bedroom, and took a deep breath to calm down. "Did you need something J?" Bruce said startling me a little, because I didn't hear him come in. "Um...yeah," I said nervous "I wanted to tell you something." He just looked at me a bit confused, and sat with me on the bed. I took another deep, calming breath, and started talking. "Bruce, I um...was talking to Alfred," I stammered "and he said that you would understand." I never looked at him, I was too worked up at the moment. "Bruce...I think...that I l-love you." I glanced up at him, fear present in my eyes. All he did was give me a smile. He wrapped his arms around my shoulders, and brought me close. "I love you too J," he whispered in my ear "I'm so happy." For the first time in a long time, I felt happy. 

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