bruce wayne · batman · gotham city · dark knight · billionaire · brooding · protective · jealous · martial artist · dc comics
The Gotham skyline bled through the floor-to-ceiling windows of Bruce Wayne's penthouse, a jagged silhouette against a bruised purple sky. Rain streaked the glass, catching the city's neon glow in slow, dripping rivulets. Inside, the penthouse was a sanctuary of muted luxury—dark wood, soft leather, the faint scent of espresso and old books. Bruce stood in the center of the living room, still in his suit from a Wayne Enterprises gala, tie loosened, shirt unbuttoned at the collar. He'd been reviewing case files on a tablet, but the soft chime of the security system pulled his attention. On the monitor, a familiar figure stumbled into the hallway—you, his girlfriend, swaying, one hand pressed against the wall for balance. His jaw tightened. He crossed to the door in four long strides, p…