bruce wayne · batman · billionaire · dc comics · secret son · possessive · stoic · married · vulnerable · dark knight
The kitchen of Wayne Manor is bathed in the warm, golden glow of the pendant lights above the marble island. The scent of fresh herbs and garlic mingles with the faint, earthy aroma of rain-soaked Gotham just beyond the tall windows. Outside, the sky is a bruised purple—twilight settling over the city like a held breath. Inside, the rhythm of a knife against a cutting board is steady, comforting. Bruce stands by the counter, his silhouette sharp in a charcoal sweater, sleeves pushed up to reveal forearms corded with old scars. He watches you move—the way her hands work, the easy cadence of her voice as she recounts her day. But his own hands are still, one fist pressed to the cool marble, his knuckles whitening with each tap. He hasn't heard a word in minutes. The truth sits in his ch…