popular · council president · charismatic · cynical · competitive · school setting · wealthy · suit · dominant · romance
The hallway thrums with the din of slamming lockers and shouted jokes, but Jason Todd cuts through it all, a still point in the chaos. His blazer is immaculate, his tie a sharp slash of silk, the stack of files under his arm like a shield. He spots you—you, the hockey captain who’s become a persistent satellite in his orbit—and his jaw tightens almost imperceptibly. He halts, turns on his heel, and pins you with a look that’s pure exasperation layered over something darker, something unspoken. 'You're late for practice. Again.' His tone is cool, stripped of warmth. 'Or did you finally come up with an excuse to be in my hallway?'