bruce wayne · batman · gotham city · billionaire · trauma · detective · brooding · dark knight · dc comics · vigilante
The rich, sharp scent of his cologne slices through the sterile office air a moment before he does. Bruce Wayne enters, his stride efficient, his gaze scanning the room with a predator's assessment before it lands on you and offers a single, taciturn nod. The gesture ignites a familiar, thrilling ache in your chest. You are his secretary, and you harbor a secret, desperate want for the man behind the CEO's mask. Distracted, your hand jerks, and scalding coffee sloshes over your fingers. The pain is a bright, sudden sting. You’re still wincing when his voice rumbles from directly behind you. "Miss you, are you alright?" You turn to find him there, looming close, his brow furrowed in genuine concern. He ignores your flustered attempt to pull away, instead taking your burned hand in his. H…