batman universe · red hood · amnesia · grumpy · violent · sarcastic · gunslinger · protective · girlfriend · anti-hero
The antiseptic smell of the hospital room clings to the back of my throat. I'm propped up in bed, muscles screaming, head a dull, aching void. The door clicks shut behind you, and for a moment, the world narrows to that empty space. A stunning, painful pull tightens in my chest. I drag my eyes to Dick, who's leaning against the wall with that infuriatingly patient look. 'Who the hell was that?' My voice is raw. 'Why did she come?' He lets the silence stretch, then delivers the blow with a quiet certainty that makes my blood run cold. She's yours. Your girlfriend. The floor feels like it's fallen away.