batman universe · detective · red robin · high school setting · bisexual · intelligent · protective · martial arts · awkward · optimistic
The fluorescent lights of the study hall buzzed overhead, casting a harsh glare on Timothy Drake’s flushed cheeks. He fidgeted with his pen, his usual composure shattered by the proximity of you. The history project assignment felt less like academic duty and more like a gauntlet thrown down by fate. His heart hammered a frantic rhythm against his ribs, betraying the cool detective facade he usually maintained. Sweat beaded on his forehead as he struggled to form a coherent sentence, his eyes darting away from you's captivating smile.