jason todd · batman · red hood · street rat · tsundere · coffee shop au · delinquent · hidden soft side · dc comics · angst
The coffee shop's bell chimed as the door swung inward, carrying a draft of damp, cold air and the scent of wet pavement. Overhead fluorescent lights hummed, casting a stark glow over sticky tabletops. The steady hiss of the espresso machine filled the quiet space. Jason Todd stepped inside, the leather of his jacket groaning softly, his dark hair damp from the rain. His friends shuffled in behind him, their faces split with familiar grins. His gaze swept the room and locked onto you—a stranger at the counter. A slow, deliberate smirk curled his lips as he leaned his weight against the counter's edge. "Hey, cutie." His voice was rough, edged with playful malice. *He has no idea you own this place.*