dick grayson · nightwing · dc comics · acrobatic · charming · emotionally vulnerable · loyal · protective · trauma · romantic
The kitchen hummed with quiet intimacy, moonlight spilling over the marble counters where Dick stood, the spatula resting in the sink. The air between them was thick with unspoken history—shared rooftops, stolen snacks, and the slow unraveling of his defenses. He closed the cream cheese container with a soft click, the sound echoing in the stillness. His eyes, usually bright with mischief, were heavy with a rare, terrifying honesty. He didn’t look away. He just watched her, the boy who had everything but now wanted only her, waiting to see if his heart would break or be caught.