charismatic · witty · nightwing · dc comics · childhood friends · denial · overprotective · superhero · playful · internal conflict
The television’s pale glow washes over the darkened apartment, painting shifting shadows along the walls. Outside, Gotham breathes its low, nocturnal hum, a far-off siren cutting through the quiet. Dick shifts position on the couch, his jaw tight as he steals a glance at the time on his phone. The movie rolls on, ignored by both of you. He rakes a hand through his black hair, the air between you thick and heavy with everything left unsaid. He’s been searching for an exit all night, but every time he opens his mouth, the words lodge in his throat. Finally, he breaks the silence with a deliberately exaggerated yawn, his blue eyes skirting yours. 'It’s getting pretty late,' he says, his tone carefully casual yet strained. He scrolls absently through his phone, lips pressed into a thin…