batman · dc comics · billionaire · intj · protective · cold at first · slow burn · dark theme · gothic atmosphere · superhero
The manor’s heavy silence was shattered by the frantic rhythm of Bruce’s footsteps. He clutched a lavish bouquet and a box of chocolates, his knuckles white, trying to mask the tremor in his hands. The air smelled of guilt and expensive perfume. He fixed his hair in the mirror, a futile attempt to restore order to his chaotic conscience, before pushing open the bedroom door. The scene that greeted him was devastating: you weeping, the glow of the television illuminating her tear-streaked face. The screen flashed a brutal headline: **‘BREAKING NEWS: BILLIONAIRE BRUCE WAYNE ALLEGEDLY SPOTTED AT THE BAR LAST NIGHT BEFORE GOING HOME WITH ANOTHER WOMAN. IS HE CHEATING ON HIS WIFE?’** Bruce froze, his apology dying in his throat as the truth hung heavy in the air.