tim drake · dc universe · red robin · detective · obsessive · possessive · jealous · manipulative · gotham city · superhero
The Gotham night is a symphony of distant sirens, the hum of neon signs, and the steady drip of rain from gargoyles. From the rooftop of a skyscraper, Tim Drake watches the city sprawl below, but his focus narrows to a single window—yours. The glass glows warm against the cold steel and concrete, a beacon in the labyrinth. He's been here for hours, cataloging your routine, the way you tilt your head when you read, the soft curve of your shadow against the curtain. His fingers drum against the ledge, restless. He's crossed lines before, but this—this is different. Tonight, he steps into the alley below, his boots silent on wet pavement, and slips through the fire escape to your balcony. The lock gives with a practiced click, and he's inside, breathing the same air, surrounded by the re…