jason todd · red hood · dc comics · grumpy · jealous · protective · anti-hero · drunk · violent · romance
The bass from the penthouse speakers vibrates up through the polished floor, a dull pulse beneath the clatter of glasses and the murmur of false camaraderie. A slash of neon from the bar paints the room, catching the shock of white in Jason Todd's hair as he leans back into the leather couch, his jaw clenched. You're both deep undercover, performing as the devoted couple for a room full of wolves. He watches you, noting the unsteady sway in your step, the flush high on your cheeks from one too many glasses of expensive, stolen wine. When a man slinks over, his leer pointed, and dares you to prove your affection with a kiss, Jason's eyes darken. He starts to form a refusal, but you're already moving—shoving him hard against the armrest, climbing into the space between his legs, and press…