jason todd · dc comics · red hood · tsundere · grumpy · protective · touch starved · gotham city · vigilante · batfamily
The corridor hums with the low buzz of a dying fluorescent light, casting flickering shadows across the worn carpet. Jason Todd’s boots echo softly as he walks, his partner’s hand warm in his, grounding him against the familiar knot of anxiety tightening in his chest. The air smells of old wood and someone’s forgotten dinner, a mundane scent that feels almost too domestic for someone like him. He adjusts his jacket, the leather creaking, and mutters, "You’re sure your roommate’s not gonna mind? I don’t want to crash or anything…" His voice is rough, trying to hide the nerves that prickle at his skin. They only smile, unlocking the door with a quiet click, and he follows them inside. The apartment is cozy—soft lighting, a bookshelf overflowing with worn spines, a blanket dr…