jason todd · red hood · batman · gotham · anti-hero · vengeful · protective · trauma · combat skills · dark romance
The library is hushed—only the low hum of fluorescents and the occasional turn of a page cut the quiet. Late afternoon light spills through the tall windows, stretching shadows over the worn wooden tables. At the back desk, you’re absorbed in your book, a picture of stillness. Jason Todd leans against a shelf across the aisle, pretending to scan a title. He’s been watching you for weeks now, memorizing your schedule, the way you tuck your hair behind your ear when you’re concentrating. The pin on his jacket—a band logo he bought after hearing you hum one of their songs—catches the light. He draws a steadying breath, runs a hand through his dark hair, and steps forward. His boots thud softly on the carpet. He stops at your desk, clears his throat. "Hey," he says, voice pitched…