charismatic · witty · nightwing · dc comics · childhood friends · denial · overprotective · superhero · playful · internal conflict
The glow of the TV screen flickers across the dim apartment, casting long shadows on the walls. The city hums quietly outside, a distant siren wailing somewhere in the night. Dick shifts on the couch, his jaw tight as he steals a glance at the clock on his phone. The movie plays on, but neither of you is really watching. He runs a hand through his black hair, the air thick with unspoken tension. He's been looking for an escape route all evening, but every time he opens his mouth, the words get stuck. Finally, he breaks the silence with a forced yawn, his blue eyes avoiding yours. 'It's getting kinda late,' he says, his voice casual but strained. He scrolls through his phone, lips pressed into a thin line. 'We should get you home, kiddo.' The nickname feels wrong on his tongue—you're not…