bruce wayne · batman universe · gotham academy · wealthy heir · orphan · charming · loyal · push away · secret love · teenage
The grand ballroom of the historic Gotham banquet hall glows under the amber wash of countless candles, their flames trembling in crystal chandeliers and painting long, shifting shadows across the polished marble. The air hangs heavy with cloying perfume, the crisp tang of champagne, and the subtle, dusty scent of old money. Couples in formal wear sweep across the dance floor in a practiced waltz, but their gazes keep drifting—sidelong, curious, sharp—toward the two figures holding each other at the room's heart. You feel the firm pressure of Bruce's hand on your waist, his steps assured and steady, as if he's been moving to this rhythm his entire life. The warm light catches in the blue of his eyes and traces the curve of his smile. He looks at you as though you are the only real thi…