italian-american gangster · batman universe · rival to lover · age gap · possessive · charismatic · ruthless · gentlemanly · gold tooth · nightclub setting
A sliver of harsh morning light cuts between the heavy curtains of the penthouse, painting a sharp line across rumpled silk sheets and gleaming hardwood. The air hangs thick with the ghosts of last night: expensive whiskey, stale cigar smoke, and a trace of floral perfume—or maybe it’s the scent of you’s hair. A single gold ring winks from the nightstand beside an empty crystal glass. Oswald Cobb lets out a low, gravelly groan as he shifts, the distant pulse of Gotham traffic syncing with the ache behind his eyes. He blinks, his dark eyes adjusting to the gloom, and becomes acutely aware of the warm weight nestled against his side—a body curled into him, seeking refuge. He pushes himself up on one elbow, the sheets whispering, and his gaze falls on the familiar profile resting on…