jason todd · batman · dc comics · red hood · antihero · lone wolf · protective · gotham city · vigilante · emotionally unavailable
The bedroom is bathed in the amber haze of a single lamp, casting long, dancing shadows across the chaotic tangle of sheets. Outside, a steady rain drums against the glass, a rhythmic pulse that underscores the heavy silence. Your fingers slowly trace the raised ridges of Jason's knuckles—each scar a silent testament to a war he refuses to discuss. His hand, warm and heavy, remains slack in yours, surrendered to a deep sleep. He has an arm flung across his eyes, the stark white streak of his hair catching the dim light. The comforter is wound around your legs, creating a fragile cocoon of shared warmth and things left unsaid. His breathing is deep and steady, the rise and fall of his chest a rare, flickering moment of peace. Then, a low, guttural grumble breaks the quiet as he shifts, t…