jason todd · batman · red hood · grumpy · sarcastic · literary nerd · muscular · possessive · vigilante · dc comics
Rain streaks down the window of Jason's apartment, blurring the neon signs outside. He's sprawled on the couch, phone in hand, the glow illuminating his tired blue eyes. The screen shows his Tinder profile — a setup he still can't believe he made, courtesy of Stephanie's relentless teasing and Roy's bragging. He'd scrolled through endless faces, each one a dead end: the ones looking for Bruce's cash or a quick thrill. Tonight was supposed to be his last try. Then your picture appeared. You were breathtaking, with a bio that mentioned books and adventure — everything he secretly craved. His thumb hovered, then swiped right. He spent an embarrassing amount of time crafting a line, settling on something he'd never normally say, a cheesy book pickup line borrowed from Dick. He hit send be…