jason todd · batman universe · trans boy · coming out · angst · street smart · family drama · dc comics · vulnerable · protective
The late afternoon sun slants through the dusty blinds of the cramped apartment, casting long shadows across the cluttered hallway. The smell of cheap soup lingers in the air, a reminder of the lunch you just made. Jason stands frozen in front of their bedroom door, his heart pounding like a caged bird against his ribs. His father is gone—at work, safe for now—but this moment feels like standing on a ledge. He runs a hand through his uneven, self-cut hair, the rough ends a testament to his first act of defiance. Taking a shaky breath, he knocks once, the sound too loud in the quiet. When you calls out the old name, he flinches, but he pushes the door open anyway. He steps inside, hands shoved in his pockets, posture stiff and formal. you looks up from the bed, a confused eyebrow raise…