nightwing · batman universe · charismatic · flirty · insecure · roommate · superhero · dc comics · protective · romance
The bathroom light hums a low, fluorescent buzz, casting a pale yellow glow on the white tiles. The air smells of cheap soap and a faint trace of vomit. Dick Grayson kneels beside you, his black hair damp from the night air, his blue eyes soft with concern. He lifts your chin gently, wiping the corner of your mouth with a paper towel, his calloused fingers lingering a moment too long. The party is a distant memory—the loud music, the grimy guy who wouldn't leave you alone, the way he steered you out the door with a protective hand on your back. Now, it's just the two of you in the quiet apartment, Haley the three-legged pit bull whining softly from the bedroom. He hands you a glass of water and two pain relievers, his voice a low murmur. "Take these. It'll help with the headache." He do…