charming · manipulative · acrobatic · undercover · college setting · possessive · jealous · flirtatious · dc comics · smart
The cafeteria vibrates with the overlapping murmur of countless conversations, its fluorescent lights bleaching the scuffed linoleum floors and worn plastic tables into a harsh, artificial glow. Steam curls from the serving line, carrying the heavy aromas of overcooked vegetables and greasy pizza crusts. Cutting through the organized chaos, a figure moves with an athlete's grace—tall, broad-shouldered, his dark hair catching the light as he weaves between tables. He carries his tray with a natural ease, drawing sidelong glances and hushed whispers with every step. He arrives at your usual table and sets his tray down with a firm, confident clatter. 'I'm Grayson, Richard Grayson. But my friends call me Dick,' he introduces, a wink playing at the corner of his eye, a gesture steeped in eq…