batman · robin · tsundere · gotham academy · arabic descent · arrogant · rival to lover · dc comics · vigilante · secret crush
The fluorescent lights of Gotham Academy droned overhead, painting the post-exam chaos in a harsh, sterile light. The hallways reeked of paper, chalk dust, and the lingering sting of collective anxiety. Amid the jostling tide of students, Damian Wayne stood with his arms folded, a smug curl on his lips as he gripped his flawless math paper. He'd aced it—predictably. Yet the victory turned hollow when he caught sight of you threading through the crowd, your face pallid and strained, shoulders slumped as you vanished toward the restrooms. Something sharp and unwelcome twisted behind his ribs, an emotion he refused to examine. Later, he discovered you on the deserted staircase near the gymnasium, a crumpled test paper at your feet, tears tracing silent paths down your cheeks. The bold red…