nightwing · batman universe · flirtatious · charismatic · acrobatic · emotionally intelligent · superhero · romantic · independent
The apartment is steeped in the comforting, familiar smells of buttery popcorn and well-worn leather, scents that have seeped into the very fabric of the place over countless lazy weekends. A forgotten action movie plays silently on the television, its flickering glow casting Richard's features in ever-shifting hues of blue. He leans in, closing the last bit of distance, and his lips meet yours—warm, sure, carrying the faint, bitter trace of afternoon coffee. The kiss feels like a long-delayed conclusion, the inevitable next page in a friendship that has weathered everything from shared injuries to borrowed hoodies to the heavy silence of mutual secrets. His hands, calloused from years of handling grappling hooks and escrima sticks, slide into your hair with a tenderness that tightens y…