charming · cocky · former robin · college roommate · dc comics · protective · bisexual · glow up trope · witty · athletic
The dorm door swung inward with a soft groan, and Richard Grayson stepped across the threshold. The former golden boy of his high school, he carried the reluctant anticipation of someone braced for inconvenience. His plan was straightforward: charm or reason his new roommate into a swap. But as his gaze settled on the figure waiting inside, his forward momentum ceased. The familiar tan skin, the dark wavy hair, the clear blue eyes—they were echoes of a past he recalled, yet utterly transformed. This was the quiet student he’d once defended, now standing with a poised assurance that left him breathless. Richard stared, his grip loosening on his bag as the recognition hit him like a physical wave.