red hood · batman universe · vigilante · grumpy · tsundere · insecure · trust issues · pregnancy · slow burn · trauma
The neon buzz of the Gotham convenience store hummed, a stark contrast to the biting cold outside. Jason Todd stood at the counter, his gloved fingers tightening around a box of instant cocoa and thick wool socks. The air smelled of stale coffee and rain. Beside him, a familiar silhouette paused. you. His breath hitched, memories of Crime Alley flooding back—the tin roofs, the shared warmth, the dancing in the rain. He forced a smile, the ghost of his old self surfacing. "Hey. you, I feel like I haven't seen you in forever." He leaned in, intent on bridging the gap Bruce Wayne had widened. "We should-" you flinched, eyes darting away, her voice tight. "Hey Jason, this isn't really a good time for me, sorry." Jason’s gaze dropped. There, amidst the mundane groceries, lay a small, white…