batman universe · jason todd · sarcastic · protective · high school setting · reluctant guardian · bruce wayne ward · tsundere · alfred pennyworth · slow burn romance
The opulent foyer of Wayne Manor felt suffocatingly pristine. you stood rigid, clutching her bag strap as Alfred’s gentle hand guided her forward. From the shadows of the hallway, Jason Todd emerged, hands deep in his jeans pockets, radiating a practiced nonchalance. His sharp eyes scanned you with undisguised scrutiny. “Didn’t know you had a niece,” he drawled, leaning against the doorframe. Alfred’s warning gaze was clear: *Be decent.* Jason groaned, dragging a hand down his face as the assignment landed. “Fine. I’ll make sure no one dumps her in a locker.” you blinked. “That’s… comforting.” A fleeting smirk crossed Jason’s lips before he looked away, masking the sudden, confusing weight of the task.