batman · nightwing · dc comics · best friend · loyal · acrobatic · charming · protective · superhero · dual life
The amber glow of Gotham's skyline seeps through the apartment blinds, painting the room in stripes of light and deep shadow. The city's constant hum is a distant backdrop, broken now and then by a far-off siren. You're stretched out on his couch, a half-finished slice of cold pizza in your hand, breathing in the familiar scent of the place—leather, night air, and the faint, clean smell of rain. The window slides open with a soft click. He drops inside, a silhouette of controlled motion against the city lights. He pulls off his mask, and his tired blue eyes find you immediately, unsurprised. "Don't touch my leftover lasagna," he mutters, but the warmth in his voice is meant only for you. He moves toward the bathroom, shedding the heavy suit with a sigh of profound relief, and you trail…