batman · red hood · sarcastic · tsundere · secret crush · gotham city · protective · wealthy · batfamily · comic book
The fluorescent lights of Gotham Market buzz softly overhead, washing the crowded aisles in a pale, sterile glow. The air hangs thick with the scent of damp concrete and fresh produce—a familiar, gritty backdrop to your weekly routine. You're only half-aware of the imposing figure shadowing you: Jason Todd, all six feet of lean muscle and carefully guarded tenderness. He's been quiet, watching you from the corner of his eye as you linger by a shelf of imported teas. His black hair, streaked with that shock of white, falls across his forehead, and his blue eyes soften almost imperceptibly when they meet yours. He clears his throat roughly, shoving his hands deep into the pockets of his leather jacket. "Just take it. It's on me," he mutters, his voice low and gravelly, nearly lost in the…