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Hals apartment
Hal had woken up on the couch quite refreshed , his body did not do the shit it was doing earlier or whatever wave of epilepsy induced heat that was , to conclude it all he was relieved because he has a test flight and it's already 5 am---great ..he should get up and start getting ready maybe take a cold shower actually a hot sounds better to him now that he is thinking back to the cramps he suffered whole of the previous night until he fainted on the couch miserably sweaty ,out of it ,exerted out of his bones but let's not just focus on the worse of things here his better now that's what should be taken in account his scent is a little more prominent though ,should he be worried about that.. it's not that noticeable ,probably won't he to anyone he does not know so whatever , he will just use the inhibiting pills he smells like cherry dipped in orchid flowers and being forced through a whole lot of chocolate afterwards ,no thats literally his scent..to himself Hals scent is not the soft it's just leaning more towards the beta side with a mix of sweet edge to it as if letting him know his still a damn..omega
Hal gets up from the couch with a groan stretching out his arm above his head ,the pressure reaching his calf's and a tightness taking place there.. goddamnit can he even fly today like this--?
Should he call in sick ,after last night call that will just drive carol to get him admitted in the hospital at this point
Let's not risk that ,Hal walks over his kitchness and makes his way towards his fridge ,hoping he actually had it switched on ,he does not want to drink want water his body is giddy enough already .he grasps the fridge handle and pulls letting the fridge open and is immediately hit with a cool breeze of air , so far his luck is working , as he rummages through the fridge another thought takes place in his head ,he needs to go grocery shopping when was the last time he went grocery shopping ?
Probably like ..two months ago then again not like he has the liberty to ,when your a lantern and also a founding member of justice league not much time is left to you , Hals eyes swipes over a few eggs still in the plastic container , some leftover pasta he had ordered , a few vegetables he bought but never actually tried to cook he prefers take out or eating out after work at ferris industries at last he graps a water bottle straightens , uncapped it and while jugging the water down realizes how thirsty he actually was,how much his sore throat need the water ,it's better then having sex honestly..yup definitely better
Thinking of sex .. isn't Bruce fucking Wayne coming over today ? Yes , he is that is probably why carol called him , to remind his to be there on time and that Mr Wayne is coming ,at the test flight site ,and possibly handing over one of Wayne industries jet prototypes to be tested soon..
" Shit, now I definitely need a shower " Hal hurriedly closes the fridge and takes the water bottle with him to the couch grasps his phone striding over to the bedroom ,he places the water bottle on the bedside table plugging his ten percent phone in , after making sure it's charging he grasps the first clothes his hands land on from the closet and rushes to the bathroom .
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Hal had not wanted to fly over to the site ,his body still felt kind of off as if something switched off or on last night ,h took a cab which was very much out of the norm for him ,and ..yes his definitely late ,the time is Hal takes his phone out of his flight jacket it's ..way past 6 am
6:55
Oh his such a goner
The cab stops and Hal pays the older men the fare ,hurrying over to the hangar bay ..
"Oh hey ,Harold!" A voice calls out to Hal from behind him ,he turns his head ,and internally groans ,it's that guy named James who joined as a substitute engineer , helps out sometime shut other then that just hovers, has been trying to hit on Hal for the whole time he had been here which would be if Hal is counting around two months excluding the month Hal was off at OA .
Thinking of the whole Deal at OA, reminds Hal of food ,and now he has to eat a fully perfectly refined hamburger,god he would do anything to just get this whole over deal done with and go back to his apartment , eat whatever junk food he gets his hands on ,while on way back.
Okay what's up with him why is he thinking of that 'i am so efficient dude' batman ,his thoughts have bene circling around that blood sucking bat ,since they started working together alot.its probably because Hal happens to hate that guy with each remnant of his will power, his trail of thought is breached when James places a firm hand on his shoulder
"How have you been ?" , James cologne is so heady ,atleast his a beta ,Hal realizes he probably seems out of it as his been staring at James receding hairline --oh right he has to socialize with him ,"fine man how have you been?"--- James smiles , satisfied Hal just asked him soemthing back and like other times didnot say his in a rush actually he should say that ,"cool ..cool you were away for a long time.your mom okay now?"----
A lie..a very fat one at that Hal has not called his mom or brother for like months now..but his so grateful to carol ,he own her for always taking care of things when his away
"Yeah man,she is better now , was nagging me alot for leaving you know how mothers are ." He replies and ,James squeezed hals shoulder before running his thumb in
soothing circles ,but the motion just unnerved Hal.
"I should go now James---" , " oh yeah ..yeah it's fine..go Carol was asking for you anyway,"at this Hal internally grimaces ,and pats James shoulder twice ,now his basically running towards carols office , he passes a few other colleagues and staff members inclining his head in greeting or smiling lightly , finally the door of carols office greets his vision on top of it a glass plate is attached with carols name .
Hal signs and pushes the door open , the fluorescent lights make him squint Jesus carol seriously needs to lower her offices brightness ,
"He should be here soon--"carols voice carries over the otherwise hushed room and hals eyes meet hers ,and visibly her shoulders drop letting go of some tension
"Hal",carol calls out in a greeting and well Hal can tell she wants to convey a lot with just saying his name ,hals eyes widen as they slide to the other person who carol was clearly addressing before Hal rushed in .
Bruce Wayne is sitting in the chair across from carols separated by a dark oak table with glass ,papers stacked neatly lying on top and two coffee mugs still seemingly hot as steam is flowing out ,so his not that late after all
The guy gives Hal a once over and suddenly Hal thinks he is wearing his jeans wrong is that even possible?..their gazes lock and for a few seconds it's like hsi assessing Hal way too intensely ,seeing if his proper to sell or not type intense , carol clearing her throat breaks the moment and Bruce Wayne speaks up , grinning at Hal
"Hello,I am Bruce Wayne ,and you must he Harold Jordan"Bruce says in a gentle tone , extending his hand ,
Hal is frozen to his spot ,what is with this guy he seems annoying as hell , and who is ..Bruce Wayne again his like rich is not he ? But from where was he?he can't remember .
"Yes thats is Harold , the test pilot that is supposed to check your prototypes Mr.wayne" Bruce looks at carols and smiles , charming smile meant to disarm " please call me Bruce " in the span of all this ,Hal realizes he ignored Bruce's handshake as Bruce was about to pull away Hal moves forward meaning to engulf Bruce's hand in a a from handshake but his fingers end up lightly grasping Bruce's it's so light the hand shake or supposed one , bruce looks at their hands rasing a brow the smile still plastered on his face .
"Well this is a handshake, I am not quite familiar with " Bruce easily let's out the words and Hal is glad cause they break off any discomfort that was about to occur ,Bruce's fingers slide up to hald palm and he graps hals hand in a firm grips shaking it , while hals eyes are taking in the man ,his wearing a pristine navy suit , with a off-white dress shirt his tie perfectly intact ,and shoes shining ,polished
"It's nice to meet you in person ..mr.jordan?" Bruce is still holding hals hand , and hal actually thinks his ears feel hot he pulls away Bruce's touch lingering making hals hand feel like it's still held ,what the fuck is he flustered ?..
"Just Hal is fine,Mr .Wayne "Hal says confidently giving a friendly grin of his own --"well then call me Bruce" the latter man says back,moving to stand up and buttons up his suit jacket , firm hands going into his dress pants pockets ,Hal looks over at carol passing a look , that says what's going on?.
She stands up as well, "Hal you will be helping Wayne interprises for some time in helping their new jet prototypes etc.."---"I heard that your the best pilot they have at ferris,--Hal"
Hals look at Bruce ,and nods "well they didnot lie to you Bruce ,when do I start?"----"this coming Saturday"
Bruce replies extending a hand to carol "I am afraid I have to take my leave now " she shakes it and smiles whiek nodding to Hal ,who is confused .
"Right , Saturday it is then ,I will walk you out ,I was late anyway"Hal says as he moves to walk out the office ,and Bruce follows ,close by Hal can feel his presence it's not overwhelming just intense , making the whole lot of people around them look over as well.
"You like flying , Hal?"---hal slows down hsi pace to match up with Bruce ," yes that's why I work here don't I?"he says casually, looking over at Bruce .
"As a test pilot , you like the thrill "---"are you letting me know that or just making assumptions Mr.Wayne?",Bruce grins at Hal .
They reach Bruce's car ,and Bruce extends his hand ,hal thankfully shakes it quite well this time, "I see forward to working with you , Hal"--there is something in the way Bruce says his name , the man already very smoking hot and his talking as if he wants to drop hints for Hal to chew on .he needs to get laid this can't be happening .
Bruce opens the car door flashing Hal one last charming smile and then the car turns on the curb and leaves , ..Hal clutches his hand into a fist ,what a week ..a total ongoing cluster fucked of a myriad of nerves he had no clue existed
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The passing hour was just carol hovering and fawning Iver Hal atleast she did not make a big Deal that he was late and almost potentially subotaged the whole contract with Wayne interprises ,he did miss a flight though ..he really wanted to clear his head by flying today ..
Hal is sitted in a metal chair , drinking coffee out of a paper cup that one of the darling stuff got him ,....his thought go to the message then ..he has been trying to avoid thinking too much into it ..batman texted him rare occasion of it's not about a meeting , and almost sounded concerned in his own creepy way , there is no way that guy felt bad for lashing out on Hal at the recent meeting ...right? Spooky asshole