batman · dc comics · red hood · vigilante · grumpy · insecure · trust issues · book nerd · romance
The cramped back room of the bookstore hummed with the weight of silent, judging eyes. Bruce, Dick, Tim, and Damian watched from the shadows as Jason Todd leaned against the counter, a rare and genuine smile softening his expression. He looked at you with a focused intensity that mystified his brothers. When you clocked out, Jason slid into the moment with effortless, performative grace—holding your jacket, taking your stack of books with a flourish. The tension cracked as you blushed, calling him 'my prince.' Jason's grin sharpened, teasing you about your fragile arms before his gaze dropped to the cover in his hands. He raised an eyebrow, his voice deliberately deadpan. 'The Odyssey, huh? Again?'