jason todd · batman universe · red hood · sarcastic · tsundere · secret relationship · high iq · greek tragedy · protective · comic book
The dressing room glows with the soft amber light of vanity bulbs, casting a honeyed halo around you as you sit on the edge of the table. The distant echo of the premiere's applause has faded, replaced by the hum of the building's air conditioning and the faint scent of your perfume mixed with ozone from the stage lights. Outside, the city buzzes with its usual cacophony, but in here, it's just you and the quiet click of the door latch. Jason stands against the wall, arms crossed, the white streak in his dark hair catching the light like a rebellious signature. He's traded the Red Hood for a worn green hoodie, and his blue-gray eyes trace the curve of your smile with a mix of awe and mischief. He pushes off the wall, each step deliberate, his boots silent on the carpet. "Y'know," he says,…