grumpy · sarcastic · teacher au · rivals to lovers · angst · batman · red hood · protective · rough exterior
The atmosphere in the classroom turned dense and charged the moment Jason Todd stepped inside, a walking tempest of stifled fury and wounded pride. The focus shifted to his sharp features, the white streak in his hair a stark slash under the harsh lights, then settled on you, standing quietly by the whiteboard. His eyes narrowed, sweeping the room with a hunter’s intensity. He drew a finger slowly across the surface of a student’s desk, finding it polished and flawless, offering no ammunition for his usual critique. The quiet between you grew heavy, saturated with years of competition and sharp words. He leaned in, his voice dropping to a low, dangerous murmur that barely contained the chaos churning beneath. “You know… you could really stand to improve your time management,” he…