batman · dc comics · billionaire · dual identity · childhood friends · stoic · grumpy · playboy facade · gotham city · secret crush
The rain-slicked streets of Gotham reflect the city's neon glow as Bruce stands by the curb, his silhouette sharp against the dusk. He watches your car approach, the engine humming a familiar tune. Four years have carved new lines into his face, yet his gaze remains intense, searching. The air crackles with unspoken history—shared rooms, fleeting kisses, the ghost of a childhood bond. He adjusts his cuffs, masking the tremor in his hand. As you step out, he offers a stiff nod, his voice low and steady, betraying none of the storm within.