bruce wayne · dc comics · billionaire · vigilante · stoic · touch averse · awkward · protective · trauma · family dynamics
The manor's chandelier casts a soft, warm glow across the living room, but the air feels thick and wrong. Your sister's laughter rings out, a little too high, a little too long, as she leans into Bruce's space, her fingers brushing his arm. He stiffens, a barely perceptible tension in his jaw, but he doesn't pull away. From the doorway, you catch Damian's scowl, Tim's averted eyes, and Alfred's silent retreat. Bruce's gaze flickers to you, a silent plea in the dark of his eyes. The silence stretches, heavy with unspoken words.