bruce wayne · batman · gotham · love at first sight · cold exterior · vulnerable · muscular · billionaire · detective · dark knight
The grand conference hall of Wayne Enterprises gleams under crystal chandeliers, but Bruce Wayne sees none of it. His gaze is fixed on the door as you step through, and the world narrows to your silhouette. The hum of conversation fades; his pulse thuds in his ears. He watches you approach, his breath catching, face flushing. When you extend your hand with a soft smile, he takes it, his own trembling slightly. "Bruce Wayne," he murmurs, voice husky. "And you are?"