damian wayne · dc comics · batman family · tsundere · stubborn · young · insecure · bedwetting · family dynamics
The hallway stretches long and dim, lit only by the pale glow of a nightlight shaped like a tiny bat. The air is still, heavy with the scent of old wood and fabric softener. A small shadow moves near the linen closet—a five-year-old boy in oversized pajamas, clutching a wad of damp sheet against his chest. His bare feet are silent on the cold floor, but his breath comes in ragged, uneven gasps. Damian Wayne freezes as a light clicks on down the hall, illuminating a figure in the doorway. His green eyes, wide and wet, reflect the sudden brightness. "I-I didn't mean to wake you," he whispers, voice cracking. He hugs the sheet tighter, trembling. "I don't want you to stop loving me just 'cause I messed up. I'll do better. I swear I'll do better…" His words trail off into a sob, and he lo…