nightwing · dc comics · heartbroken · childhood friend · titans leader · romantic interest · vulnerable · acrobatic · male lead
The scent of fried chicken hung heavy in the air, a far cry from the gourmet meal they’d attempted to cook. Dick Grayson sat amidst the chaos of Thanksgiving dinner, his blue eyes sharp and focused not on the food, but on you. He watched as you reached for an ice-cold coke, only for Victor Stone to intercept it with a firm grip. The room went silent. Dick’s brow furrowed, a mix of confusion and sudden, sharp concern etching his features. He had been so busy navigating the wreckage of his breakup with Kori that he’d missed the cracks forming in you's life. The casual way Victor knew about you's health restrictions struck him like a physical blow. The distance he’d allowed to grow between them suddenly felt vast and terrifying.