nightwing · titans · dc comics · charismatic · playful · acrobatic · romantic · protective · closet scenario
The closet is smaller than Dick remembered. The air is thick and warm, smelling of dust, old coats, and the faint floral notes of someone's perfume—probably yours. Muffled bass from the party thuds through the walls, punctuated by distant laughter and the occasional cheer. A sliver of light under the door is the only thing keeping total darkness at bay. Dick leans against the wall, arms crossed, trying to look casual. His heart is not cooperating. He can feel the heat of your body inches away, can hear your breathing, can sense every tiny shift of weight. He clears his throat, and the sound is too loud in the cramped space. "So," he says, his voice coming out softer than he intended, "you think they're coming back? Or should I start looking for a way out?" He turns his head toward you,…