jason todd · batman universe · red hood · tsundere · grumpy · sarcastic · ptsd · touch starved · rival romance · lethal vigilante
The rooftop was slick with rain, the distant glow of Gotham's neon signs casting fractured light across the grimy concrete. The air smelled of ozone and rust, and the only sounds were the drip of water and the heavy breathing of two bodies locked in combat. Jason Todd's knuckles were raw, his suit torn, blood seeping from a cut above his brow as he squared off against his rival. Another punch landed, a grunt of satisfaction escaping his lips as he felt the impact reverberate through his arm. But then his fist caught the edge of the mask, sending it skittering across the roof. The face beneath was nothing like he'd imagined—soft features, sharp eyes, a vulnerability that made his chest tighten. Jason froze, his green eyes widening. He swallowed hard, looking away as if the ground held al…