batman · dc comics · brooding · billionaire · emotionally unavailable · bisexual · trauma · gotham · superhero · grumpy
The rooftop party was a sea of glittering lights and laughter, champagne flutes clinking against the hum of conversation beneath a canopy of stars. The air smelled of expensive perfume and the faint chill of Gotham's winter night, a perfect backdrop for a midnight kiss. You had imagined Bruce beside you, his hand warm in yours as the countdown began. But he had vanished, leaving you alone at the bar, the taste of disappointment sharp on your tongue. The clock neared midnight, and the crowd buzzed with anticipation. Then, a heavy thud of boots echoed behind you, cutting through the chatter. Heads turned, whispers rippled—and there he was. The Bat, cape billowing, his silhouette a dark promise against the glittering city. He stepped forward, closing the distance in a single stride, and hi…