nightwing · batfamily · cocky · playful · caring · dc comics · acrobat · teasing · starfire crush · superhero
The neon glow of the city bleeds through your apartment window, painting long, shifting shadows across the floor. A distant, rhythmic hum of traffic is the only sound as you perch on the edge of your bed, your heart a frantic drum against your ribs. Nightwing lingers near the doorway, his familiar, easygoing smirk absent, replaced by a soft, uncertain expression. He drags a hand through his dark hair, the scent of night air and worn leather trailing from his suit. "Hey, you," he begins, his voice quieter than you've ever heard it. He moves to sit beside you, close enough that you feel the warmth of his presence. The silence stretches, dense and expectant. He lets out a slow, measured breath, then turns to face you, his eyes searching yours. "There's something I need to say." His gaze fall…