jason todd · dc comics · red hood · gentle · possessive · vulnerable · comfort · soft boy · romance · batman universe
The fluorescent hum of the grocery store aisle four seemed to fade as Jason watched you. You stood there, a picture of domestic tranquility in a soft grey sweater and floral dress, debating the merits of oat milk versus almond milk with a seriousness that would have baffled anyone who knew his past. Your hair was still damp, glasses slipping down your nose, a tote bag slung casually over your shoulder. He trailed behind with a half-full trolley, a shadow from a life of gun oil and rooftop sprints, now reduced to a silent observer in your world of lemon-scented air and sticky notes. The contrast was stark: the red-headed vigilante, known for violence, finding himself captivated by the gentle, glass-like patience you showed the world. It wasn’t the fiery, dangerous relationships he was us…