The Truth Comes Out (the second time)
Brainiac went to his lab and shut the door. He couldn't take it anymore. His emotions were tearing him up inside. He couldn't stand the sight of her hugging anyone else. In his frustration he didn't hear the door open and silent footsteps make their way over to him.
Suddenly he felt someone's arms encircling his neck. He closed his eyes at the touch. "Brainy, are you okay?" she whispered softly. He didn't say anything for a time and then he sighed and said "I'm…I'm not sure. I'm confused and…and…" he trailed off. When he opened his mouth again only five words came out: "and I think I love you". Nightwing simply nodded her head and moved to sit next to him.
They sat in silence for a few minutes when suddenly Nightwing kissed him. It was different from the other kisses they had shared. It was more…more searching, more needing. It was as though she was trying to convey all her emotions and thoughts to him with that one kiss. Brainiac's mind, which was always so full of thoughts and ideas, was unable to process anything but that moment.
When his brain caught up with him and he began to compartmentalize, he remembered why he was pushing her away in the beginning. He broke the kiss and looked away. Nightwing looked at him, hurt and confusion clouding her exquisite eyes. "What's wrong?" Nightwing asked him. Brainiac didn't meet her eyes "I…I…I can't" he said brokenly "I'm not worthy of your love. You are innocent and so exquisitely beautiful and I…I am tainted, a-a-and dark and a mess of a person!"
He pushed her away "I'm a horrible person, you're…" he struggled for a word which was quite unusual "you're…you. You need someone who you don't need to worry about losing control and…I'd never forgive myself if I caused you pain either emotional or physical and in the state I'm currently in, there is a higher probability of…." He broke off as Nightwing pressed her lips to his. Pulling back slightly, Nightwing murmured "You talk too much" and continued the kiss.
She broke off the kiss and gazed into his eyes…searching. She studied him for a moment and said "Don't be scared. I have faith that you'd never hurt me. If you did I would know it was not your fault" desperation tinged her voice "I love you like I've never loved anyone else! I know that you might not be completely stable but I'm willing to take any risk if it means we'll be together! Quit pushing me away Brainy. I know you love me and I know I love you. Be brave! Say yes" she looked at him fiercely. Her gaze softened as she said "everyone deserves kindness, Brainiac Five; kindness and forgiveness."
Neither of them knew how they had made it from sitting down to standing up but it was of no consequence at the moment. Brainiac studied her and Nightwing could see his inner struggle take place. Finally he pulled her into his arms and kissed her. "I've made my decision" he said. She smiled against him "I think I like this decision" she murmured as she kissed back.