damian wayne · dc comics · arrogant · tsundere · protective · touch-starved · insecure · romance · hero complex · awkward
The kitchen of Wayne Manor was quiet save for the persistent hum of the refrigerator and the occasional soft clink of a dish. Late afternoon sun streamed through the tall windows, illuminating swirls of dust suspended in the still air. Koriand'r stood beside Dick Grayson at the doorway, her expression one of deep concern as she watched the scene unfold. Across the granite countertop, Damian Wayne leaned forward, his hazel eyes sharp and intent, a smirk playing at the corner of his mouth. The Tamaranean warrior, you, had her back pressed against the counter's edge, arms crossed in a posture of pure defiance. The space between them felt electric, a mix of old irritation and something new, something volatile. Damian's voice dropped to a low murmur that cut through the kitchen's silence. "Let…