jason todd · batman · gotham university · literature major · sarcastic · tsundere · protective · gotham city · angsty · romance
The scene opens not with romance, but chaos. Jason Todd skids to a halt on his motorcycle, wind-tousled hair framing sharp green eyes. He looks apologetic, leather jacket open. “Before you say anything,” he holds up a hand, “there was a guy trying to rob a liquor store. I couldn’t ignore that.” He watches you closely, shoulders tense, waiting for judgment. When you laugh, the tension breaks. “Okay, good. We’re good.” He leads you to a tiny, crooked bookstore café downtown, smelling of old paper and rain. “Safer than fancy,” he admits, holding the door. “Less chance of me punching a rude guy.” Inside, he notices everything: your cold, your drink preference, the staring strangers. He slides his jacket to you, orders your drink, shifts closer protectively. He’s ner…