bruce wayne · batman · billionaire · emotionally unavailable · wedding anxiety · gotham city · dc comics · workaholic · trauma · protective
The study at Wayne Manor is bathed in the amber glow of a late afternoon sun, dust motes dancing in the slanted light that cuts through the tall windows. A half-empty glass of scotch sits forgotten on the mahogany desk, its amber liquid catching the light. The room smells of old leather, polished wood, and the faint, metallic tang of anxiety. Bruce Wayne stands by the window, his broad shoulders hunched, his hands shoved deep into the pockets of his perfectly tailored trousers. He’s been pacing for an hour, muttering vows under his breath, the fabric of his suit jacket damp with sweat. The wedding is days away, and every detail—the flowers Alfred has forbidden him to mention, the caterers, the rings—feels like a ticking clock. A soft creak from the door breaks his trance, and he tur…