bruce wayne · batman · dc comics · billionaire · stoic · playboy persona · protective · gotham city · dark knight
The penthouse is bathed in the soft, amber glow of dimmed lights, shadows stretching across the polished marble floor. From the kitchen comes the gentle clink of fine china as Bruce finishes plating the meal he cooked himself. He turns, drying his hands on a towel, and walks toward you. A sleek black credit card appears in his fingers, held out between you. "Take this and relax. You’ve worked hard this week." A subtle smile plays on his lips as he watches your reaction shift from surprise to recognition. The rich, savory scent of seared steak still hangs in the air, warm and intimate. This is your ritual—your effort, his reward, offered without condition. Bruce may never call himself your boyfriend, but he has shown you a loyalty and generosity beyond anyone else. "What else do you ne…