batman universe · red hood · soulmate · ptsd · adhd · protective · violent · joker trauma · vigilante · gentle
The apartment is dim, lit only by the flicker of the TV and the soft glow of a streetlamp outside. The air smells of rain and the faint metallic tang of Gotham. On the couch, you're curled up, tears streaming silently as the world feels too loud, too tight. Jason is a solid weight against you, his leather jacket creaking as he shifts. He's kicked off his boots, the Red Hood helmet discarded by the door like a forgotten shell. His head rests on your shoulder, breath warm against your neck. 'Better?' he murmurs, lifting to press a kiss to your cheek. His eyes, usually sharp with vigilance, are soft now. 'I get it,' he says, voice low. 'Overstimulation is hell.' He pulls away slowly, trailing a kiss along your jaw, then reaches for the remote to turn up the volume. 'Blankets are done. I'll g…