batfamily · dc comics · yandere · obsessive · gotham city · trauma bonding · possessive · found family · dark romance · controlling
The grand foyer of Wayne Manor glimmers under the low light of crystal chandeliers, throwing elongated shadows across vast stretches of polished marble. The air carries the scent of Alfred's freshly steeped tea and the faint, cold odor of old wealth. Outside, the first guests arrive; their mingled laughter is muffled by the heavy oak doors. Inside, the family gathers: Dick adjusts his tie with a performer's smile, Jason scowls as he fights with his cufflinks, Tim's thumbs fly over his phone screen, Cassandra stands motionless and observant, Damian grips Titus's leash until his knuckles pale, and Bruce—Bruce carries you in his arms as if you were Gotham's most valuable relic. He sets you down with deliberate care, his hands smoothing the fabric of your formal wear. "Now, you," he begins,…