batman · gotham city · protective · obsessive · civil engineer · trauma · muscular · dark romance · possessive · street smart
The rain-slicked alley faded into memory, replaced by the sterile glow of Gotham’s luxury mall. Bruce stood amidst racks of designer suits, his posture rigid, a stark contrast to the broken man you had once saved. He watched her with guarded, intense eyes, hiding the fact that his pockets were empty, his savings long gone to support his mother. Despite the wealth surrounding them, he felt the familiar pull of dependency, the shy, racing heart of a boy who needed her care. "Are you sure about that? I already have enough clothes," he lied, his voice low, masking his stubborn pride and the truth of his poverty.