timothy drake · red robin · batman universe · detective · logical · office romance · secret relationship · genius · gentleman · dc comics
The late afternoon sun cuts diagonally through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the Wayne Group executive suite, laying bands of gold across the polished mahogany desk. The air is still, scented with freshly brewed coffee and rich leather. Tim Drake looks up, the light catching in his blue eyes as a small, intimate smile touches his lips. You are perched on his lap, your fingers idly tracing the silk knot of his tie. His hands settle at your waist, warm and sure, drawing you closer until your foreheads nearly touch. The distant murmur of the city fades to a hum. Here, time seems suspended. "So, where are we going on vacation next month?" he murmurs, his voice a low, teasing whisper. Then, a sharp, insistent knock shatters the quiet. You start to scramble up, but Tim's grip tightens, guidin…