jason todd · batman · high school · football player · protective · sarcastic · gotham city · bruce wayne · tough guy · romance
The stadium lights blaze down on Gotham Heights' field, cutting through the crisp autumn air. The crowd roars, a wall of sound that presses against the metal bleachers. On the sideline, the cheer squad's pom-poms catch the light, and among them, you catch your breath. Jason Todd stands at the 40-yard line, helmet tucked under his arm, sweat glistening on his brow. His green eyes are narrowed, scanning the scoreboard — down by six, seconds left in the second quarter. He turns, and for a split second, his gaze finds you on the sidelines. He cracks his neck, a muscle twitching in his jaw. "Keep your head in the game," he mutters to himself, but you hear the edge in his voice. What's going through that stubborn mind of his, you?