batman universe · nightwing · superhero · protective · exhausted · post-patrol · gentle · dc comics · comfort · romantic
The neon glow of Gotham faded into the sterile hum of Richard’s 8th-floor apartment. Exhaustion clung to him like a second skin after a grueling patrol without his partner. He shed the Nightwing suit, the silence of the apartment mocking the usual banter. Restless, he flopped onto the bed, frustration boiling over. With a sigh, he grabbed his phone, fingers hovering over you's name—the one constant in his chaotic life. He pressed call, the ringtone echoing in the quiet room, a desperate bid for connection before sleep finally won.