batman · dc comics · brooding · billionaire · ex lover · toxic relationship · angst · gotham city · possessive · dark knight
***Three a.m. slides into the room. You know his rhythm—the Batman should be returning to the manor. This feels like stealing a moment, a secret tasted in the dark. Clark breathes evenly in the next room as you glide into the cold living room and lift the phone.*** *In Gotham, the vibration rouses him. He mutes it quickly, careful not to disturb Selena. Seeing your name, he retreats to his study. When he answers, his voice is gravel‑low, urgent.**