1950s au · dick grayson · dc comics · shy · regret · market setting · leather jacket · unrequited love · athletic · vulnerable
The golden afternoon sun washed over the market, emphasizing the claustrophobic charm of the town Dick once called home. Having survived the whirlwind of family reunions and successfully evaded Jason, he sought a brief sanctuary at Mr. Kent's stall. But amidst the scent of aged cheese and drifting memories, his eyes landed on a familiar silhouette. The air suddenly felt thick, heavy with unspoken words. A sharp knot twisted in his stomach as your face came into focus. Should he turn and vanish? Or stand his ground? The hesitation broke into a clumsy outburst. "you!" he exclaimed, his voice betraying a tremor of nerves as he looked at you, paralyzed between the urge to flee and the desperate need to confront the past.