A/N: The end is almost near. Anyways, here is another song from Bruno Mars entitled "Today My Life Begins". I'd like to thank those people who have reviewed the fic since Chapter 1. I truly appreciate your reviews. (You know who you are). Also, I got a few inspiration from Delta808th's PM. Hope you enjoy. Please read and review :) – B

When I was Your Man

BruceDiana

Chapter 5: Today My Life Begins

I've been working hard so long

Seems like pain has been my only friend

My fragile heart's been done so wrong

I wondered if I'd ever heal again

Diana's heart raced at the sight of Bruce standing outside her office. She no longer wondered how he got past the security. All she thought about was that he was there. She drank in the sight of him and got a whiff of his masculine scent. It would be forever ingrained in her mind. Without a word, she stepped back from her door to let him in. 'Everything?' Diana asked herself when he said he would tell her everything. She closed the door and locked it to know that she wanted some privacy if ever one of her staff broke in. Diana gestured to the brown couch to know that he was welcome to sit down. She sat down next to him silently. For a minute, silence had surrounded the entire room.

"Diana," Bruce finally uttered. He was facing her now with a stiff posture. She stared at him and silently waited for him to finish. "When I told you that I love you in the recovery room, I wasn't lying. I still do love you, Diana," he paused with a sigh, "It pains me to see you with him and I always wished that it were me in his position instead." He took her hands with his. Diana remained silent not knowing what to say to him. She didn't wince at the feel of his touch on hers. "When I found out that morning that you and Clark were together, I felt broken once again. I lied when I said I was happy for the both of you. In truth, I felt horrible when I was lying to myself and to you. I lied when I said I wanted him to treat you more than I did because," he kissed one of her hands. "I want to be the one who would make you feel important and loved, Princess," Bruce said almost in a whisper. Whenever Bruce would call her that, it felt like music to her ears. She missed it when he would call her like that.

"I want to make it up to you, Princess. I want to have another chance with you," a small smile graced his lips, "You're the only one who has made me feel this way. You make me feel complete and alive. You're the only one who has brought the light into my life and I thank you for that, but now that you're gone," Bruce bowed his head, "I feel empty again." Diana's eyes watered as the tears in her eyes threatened to fall. "Every time I close my eyes, Princess, memories of you and I keep replaying in my head and I often ask myself if it will ever happen again," he looked back at her again, but this time, he noticed the tears that had fallen down her cheeks. Bruce wiped the tears as he ran his thumb across her cheek. Diana just gazed back at him, quietly weeping. He looked down, feeling guilty that he had made her cry again. She wiped the tears that would not stop falling. Gods, she felt horrible. She gave up on him so easily. She was the only woman who understood him and she just left him broken.

"I just want you back, Princess," Bruce finally said as he gazed back at her. Diana clutched his face with both hands and smiled, "Oh, Bruce." Diana inched forward until their lips had finally met. Diana could no longer hide it. Bruce was her heart's desire and she still loved him. She could no longer deny herself especially now that he was here expressing his love for her. Her hands shifted as they ran through his soft black hair. His hands were now on her waist, firmly gripping her as if he wanted to be sure that she was really there. Diana broke away from the kiss, her hands now on his firm chest. Their eyes were locked with one another and both were panting after that passionate kiss. Diana slowly pushed on down until he was lying on the couch. She touched her cheek and smiled when Bruce closed his eyes. He loved the feeling of her soft hand. It brought warmth to him. She gently drew closer to him and kissed him once again. She felt his strong arms wrap around her. Bruce's hand then played with her hair while the other remained on her back moving up and down. His hand now tightly gripped her hair as if he never wanted to let go.

"I missed this," Bruce said with a gruff voice in between kisses. He could the smile that graced her lips. He chuckled deeply and bathed in the moment. Diana laid down on his chest still smiling. Bruce kissed the top of her hair and breathed in her wonderful scent, a mixture of jasmine and sandalwood. "Does this mean that you'll give me another chance?" Bruce asked out of the blue. She looked up at him and simply smiled at him. He smiled back for he knew what the answer already was. "I love you, Princess," he said gently squeezed her arm. Diana sat up and gazed at him. Bruce's smile had turned into a frown. He sat up as well and gazed at her, waiting for the answer he had wanted to hear for so long.

"I love you too, Bruce."

With those words, Bruce felt his heart light up. It was what he had been waiting for.

I will break these chains that bind me, happiness will find me

Leave the past behind me, today my life begins

A whole new world is waiting it's mine for the taking

I know I can make it, today my life begins

Bruce took Diana in his arms and kissed her again. He looked at her, "I'll love you even better this time, Princess. I'll let you feel just how important to me. I'll give you all my time just to be with you." Diana smiled. She ran her hand through his hair and clasped his cheek with a touch of her hand. "Just don't change for me, Bruce," it sounded like a request from her, "You don't have to choose for me. As long as I have you, I will love you." Bruce knew he could start all over again with Diana. He wanted to show her just how much he could care for her. He wanted to show her just how much he loved her and he would do that now that she was his again. The girl was finally in his reach.

Lois was in the lobby of Metropolis Grande Hotel to visit Bruce. It had been almost days since she last saw him, but it was enough in order for her to finish the article about him that Perry had asked her to write. She was waiting for the confirmation that she could go up. "Miss Lane," spoke one of the front desk officers who strode her way. "Yes?" she looked up at the blond woman. "You can head up now," the woman said softly. "Thanks," Lois said before she headed to the elevator.

When she arrived at the penthouse suite, she was greeted by Alfred who had a tray filled with a teapot and a teacup in his hands. "Good afternoon, Miss Lane. Please have a seat. Master Bruce is still out, but he will be heading here shortly," Alfred greeted before placing down the tray on a table. He poured some tea on the cup before placing it back on the tray, "Please make yourself comfortable, Miss Lane." Lois nodded before she sat down on the comfortable white couch. "Thank you for the tea, Alfred," Lois smiled before she sipped the tea. It was peppermint and it was one of her favorites.

Bruce arrived at the penthouse and was surprised to see Lois sitting down in the living room. He took off his coat and hanged it on the back of the door. Alfred took his black tux and clutched in his arm, "Miss Lane had stopped by for a visit, Sir." Bruce nodded and strode to the living room. He had thought about telling Lois the truth and since she was already present, maybe it was the right time to do so. "Lois," he called out her name, which made Lois turn around. She smiled at him, "Hey, Bruce. I hope it was not a bother that I came to visit you." He shook his head, "I'm glad you decided to visit. I have to something to tell you." Lois raised her brow, "What's it about?" He sat down on the couch beside her.

"Remember that dinner we had the other night?" He asked her and she replied with a nod. "I lied when I said that I was trying to get back with you," he said in the best way that he could, making sure Lois wouldn't get hurt. "I don't understand, Bruce," she was now very confused. "That night when I asked you out for dinner, it was just supposed to be a friendly dinner. I'm sorry, Lois, but all I wanted was to catch up with you, to get together with an old friend. I only said that I was seeing you because I wanted to lie that I had moved on." Lois gazed at him in wonder, "To who? To Clark?" Bruce shook his head, "No, I lied to Diana." Lois's face was now crunched up in confusion, "I don't get it, Bruce. Why would you do that?" Bruce sighed, "Diana and I were once mutually in love with one another. She tried her best to show me that she did love me and cared for me, but I kept pushing her away knowing that she might get in danger. She might get used to get to me. She might be used in order for my enemies to find out who Batman really is. All I wanted was to keep her safe, but she gave up and left me for someone else." Lois clutched her face with her hand, "And that someone is Clark. How did it happen, Bruce?" He gazed at her and smiled, "In time, you will understand, Lois," then he frowned, "Will you forgive me? I used you and I'm sorry." Lois stood up and so did he. "You really love her that much?" she asked with her arms crossed across her chest. "I'd give my life for her anytime. Hell, I'd give up being Batman for her if she'd allow me to," Bruce replied with a smile on his face. Lois then smiled and hugged him, "I forgive you, Bruce. I hope you get the girl."

Life's too short to have regrets

So I'm learning now to leave it in the past and try to forget

Only have one life to live

So you better make the best of it

Diana didn't know how to tell Clark the truth. She didn't know how to say to him that she was still in love with Bruce all this time. She didn't want to hurt him. but she didn't want to lie to him either. Yes, she loved Clark, but not as much as she loved Bruce. Clark was just like a best friend to her. He was sweet and kind, but he wasn't like Bruce. Diana sighed and regretted that she gave up on Bruce. She knew that he was afraid that he would lose her just like all those girls he had loved before, but she knew she was different. She was a warrior just like him. They both fought the same battle in the same manner. Although they were the opposite, they somehow go together. She smiled when she remembered the old saying "Opposites attract".

People always believed that she and Clark were perfect for each other with their similarities in terms of costume, abilities, strength, love for the people and all that, but it didn't made any sense. You can never put a positive end of a battery with another positive end of a battery. All they will ever do is retract with one another. Their relationship was all too perfect. The one she had (and will have) with Bruce was more realistic. He represented the negative end of the batter and she the positive end. Whenever you put them together, they somehow attract one another. They were different in a lot of aspects. They would always be in a heated argument, disagreeing with another at some point, and both never backed down from a fight. Most of these would get resolved by small talk or a passionate make-up sex in his or her quarters in the Watchtower, Bruce's bedroom in the Manor, or somewhere in the Batcave. It was always a challenge for her when it came to dealing with Bruce. It was somehow a different day for her when she and Bruce were together and she somehow had gotten used to it. Diana hated herself for easily giving up on Bruce.

Clark came in their apartment and greeted her with a smile. She smiled back as she stood up from sitting on the couch. He placed his briefcase on the side of the couch and kissed her cheek. She sat back down and patted the empty space beside her. He sat down beside her, "Is there something wrong?" She sighed. This was going to be hard.

"Clark, I have to tell you something," she looked at him. He raised his brow, "What's that, Diana?" She clutched one of his hand, "Please don't get mad at me or hate me for the rest of your life for what I am about to tell you." He chuckled a bit, "What are you talking about, Diana?" She sighed again, but deeply this time. "Clark," she paused, "I'm breaking up with you." Clark's eyes widened in surprise, "What? I don't get it, Diana." She looked at him softly with her azure eyes, "All this time I thought I loved you more than just a friend, but I was wrong. I love you, Clark, but only as a friend, a best friend." Clark had remained silent, surprised with what he had just heard. Diana straightened herself in her seat, "I'm still in love with Bruce and I want to get back with him."