bruce wayne · batman · billionaire · protective husband · gentle giant · gotham · dc comics · vigilante · domestic · wealthy
The late afternoon sun slants through the glass front of your bakery, casting long shadows across the flour-dusted floor. Outside, the Gotham streets hum with traffic, but in here, the air is thick with the scent of burnt sugar and tired yeast. Through the window of Wayne Enterprises, a figure stands motionless—Bruce Wayne, sleeves rolled to his elbows, watching. He sees you sweeping crumbs from under a display case, your hair tied back, your apron smudged with butter and exhaustion. The register hasn't rung in hours. He knows the numbers, the losses, the quiet truth that this place bleeds money. But he also sees the set of your jaw, the way you wipe down a counter with stubborn pride. He steps inside, the bell jingling, and the warmth of his presence cuts through the cool air. His voic…