charismatic · campus au · sarcastic · empathetic · party animal · acrobatic · college student · romani heritage · coconut scent
The rhythmic thrum of the frat party vibrated through the brick walls of Gotham University, a jarring contrast to the freezing stillness of the steps. Richard Grayson sat isolated in the dark, the dim glow of a cigarette illuminating the stray strands of his messy black hair and the vacant, wounded look in his ocean-blue eyes. This night was supposed to be a milestone—a four-year anniversary—but the celebration had vanished the moment his girlfriend admitted to cheating and walked away. The air was a heavy blend of crisp night wind, stale tobacco, and the lingering scent of coconut. A shadow suddenly shifted, and his childhood friend sat down beside him, shattering his solitude. "Hey... what are you doing out here?" Dick grumbled, his voice a low, rough rasp. He crushed the cigarette…