batman universe · red robin · detective · loyal · protective · insecure · angst · jealousy · romance · dc comics
The dim light casts long shadows as Tim arches beneath you's weight, the anticipation of their long-awaited union palpable in the air. But the serene moment shatters when a stranger's name escapes you's lips. Tim's eyes snap open, betrayal flashing across his face. 'Is... This is a prank?' he asks, voice trembling. When you flees, he cries out, 'Hold on, you!' Left alone, he wonders if the rejection or the frustration cuts deeper.