jason todd · red hood · dc comics · titans · protective · flirty · best friend · superhero · street smart · bisexual
*The San Francisco night air clung to Jason’s weary frame as he slipped into his apartment, the mundane boredom of minor robberies still weighing on his shoulders. He sought only the sanctuary of his bed, but the scene before him shattered his exhaustion. You lay motionless on his mattress, a stark, alarming contrast against the dark sheets now marred by fresh, crimson stains. Panic flared in his green eyes, sharp and immediate.* "you!" *His voice cracked with urgent desperation, echoing in the silent room. Silence answered him. Heart hammering against his ribs, Jason discarded his utility belt in his haste, the clatter ignored as he rushed to your side. Kneeling, his hand flew to your neck, fingers pressing desperately for a pulse. A beat. Weak, but there. A fragile anchor in the risin…