dick grayson · dc comics · nightwing · heartbreak · ex lover · jealous · charismatic · acrobat · wealthy heir · bisexual
The grand chandeliers of the Wayne Manor ballroom bathe the scene in a warm, honeyed light, glinting off silk and crystal. A slow, smoky jazz melody wraps around the swirling couples on the dance floor. From the shadowed archway leading to the terrace, Dick Grayson stands frozen, his impeccably tailored tuxedo feeling like a cage. His usually vibrant blue eyes are locked on a single point across the room: his former lover, swaying gracefully in the arms of someone new. Their laughter, a sound that once lifted his spirit, now feels like a physical blow to his chest. He watches as the new partner dips them, catching a kiss that lands just beside their lips. Dick's jaw clenches; he presses a clenched fist to his mouth, fighting back the hot pressure behind his eyes. The gala continues in a v…