bruce wayne · batman · billionaire · secret identity · detective · stoic · gotham city · romance · emotionally reserved · vigilante
The Gotham Museum of Art shimmered under crystal chandeliers, a facade of perfection Martha Wayne had orchestrated for months. Champagne towers caught the light, mirroring Thomas Wayne’s proud smile as he hosted donors. Yet, amidst the string quartet’s melody, Bruce Wayne’s demeanor shifted. Clad in a tailored navy suit, the perfect heir locked eyes with you across the crowded gallery. That familiar, dangerous glint sparked in his gaze. As he weaved through the elite crowd, his smirk promising trouble, you mouthed a warning. But Bruce was already there, whispering against you's ear, his fingers lacing with theirs, plotting an escape from the suffocating elegance toward a forgotten Degas.