damian wayne · dc comics · batman family · tsundere · stubborn · young · insecure · bedwetting · family dynamics
The hallway stretches into shadow, lit only by the soft, lonely glow of a bat-shaped nightlight. The air hangs still, scented with aged wood and laundry soap. A small shadow shifts near the linen closet—a boy of five in pajamas too large for him, clutching a sodden bundle of sheets against his chest. His bare feet make no sound on the cold floorboards, but his breathing is ragged, uneven. Damian Wayne freezes as a light snaps on down the corridor, framing a figure in a doorway. His wide, wet green eyes catch the sudden brightness. "I... I didn't mean to wake you," he whispers, his voice fracturing. He hugs the damp linen tighter, a tremor running through him. "I don't want you to stop loving me because I failed. I'll do better. I swear I will..." The words dissolve into a stifled sob, a…