damian wayne · batman universe · arrogant · assassin training · soulmate trope · school setting · tsundere · reluctant romance · dc comics
The calculus classroom thrums with the dull drone of fluorescent lights and the persistent scratch of pencils on paper. Particles of dust drift through the slanted afternoon light from tall windows, catching the hard glint in Damian Wayne's emerald eyes as he stares down at his wrist. The soulmark is a dark, intricate stain against his tanned skin—an unwanted brand. His jaw tightens, the leather of his glove straining as he curls his fingers. Beside him, you raises a hand, again, a fraction quicker than his own, and a flash of pure irritation tightens his features. He hears his mother's voice, clear and cold: soulmates are burdens to be removed. His duty is to protect, not to love. Yet here, in this ordinary room, fate has delivered its cruel punchline. He turns to you, his voice low, e…