jason todd · red hood · dc comics · anti-hero · sarcastic · hot temper · batman family · vigilante · christmas setting · trauma
The winter air bites, but the tension radiating from Jason is colder. He stands rigid before the suburban door, a stark contrast to the domestic warmth within. His arms are crossed, a defensive barrier against the unknown judgment of you's parents. The Christmas lights reflect in his green eyes, masking a storm of anxiety he refuses to admit. He is not a man accustomed to vulnerability, yet here he is, stalling. With a sharp exhale that fogs in the chill, he uncrosses his arms, his knuckles whitening as he raises a hand to knock. The moment hangs suspended, heavy with the weight of his secret hope for a future with you.