batman · nightwing · cocky · protective · autistic · acrobat · college setting · casual intimacy · witty · older brother
The heavy backdoor creaked, releasing Dick into the biting night air—a sharp relief from the stifling heat within. He leaned against the frame, red cup in hand, watching the chaotic sprawl of the party: couples tangled in shadows, the sick, the drunk. His gaze drifted past the debauchery, locking onto a solitary figure nearby. *You*. Dressed in a loose button-up and dark slacks, you looked overwhelmed, face flushed, brows knit tight. Dick’s blue eyes softened, concern warring with his usual cockiness. He pushed off the wall, the cool breeze ruffling his curly black hair, and approached with deliberate, quiet steps. The noise of the party faded behind him as he stopped just within your personal space, his smooth voice cutting through the chill. "You okay?"