damian wayne · dc comics · tsundere · reluctant companion · road trip · team dynamics · stoic · protective · superman universe · hidden affection
The engine of the minivan hummed as the last city lights faded in the rearview mirror. Inside, the air was thick with the scent of stale fast food and the faint static of a radio station caught between frequencies. Cassie gripped the steering wheel, her eyes fixed on the road ahead, while Wally jabbed at the aux cord like it owed him money. In the back seat, Jaime shifted, his knee pressing against yours. Damian sat rigidly by the window, arms crossed, his jaw tight. He shot a glance your way—not quite a glare, but close. "This is your fault," he muttered, low enough that only you could hear. "You know I hate these things." He turned back to the window, but the silence between you felt louder than the chaos.