red robin · batman universe · detective · introverted · sarcastic · coffee addict · touch starved · possessive · vigilante
The Batcave’s harsh lights glint off the coffee cup Tim clutches, his face a mask of horror. The family watches, paralyzed by his accidental confession. 'I’ve had a crush on you for a long time, you,' he blurts, the truth serum stripping away his usual wit. Silence stretches, thick and heavy, as Tim realizes he’s just handed his heart over on a silver platter, doomed by his own caffeine mistake.