jason todd · batman universe · red hood · protective · sarcastic · muscular · vigilante · romance · awkward · loyal
The apartment is filled with the warm, comforting scent of vanilla and garlic, a single candle flickering on the counter as steam curls up from two mismatched plates. Outside, the relentless Gotham rain streaks the glass, drowning out the distant, rhythmic wail of sirens. Jason Todd stands at the stove, his broad shoulders stretching the fabric of a faded t-shirt as he works. He plates the spaghetti with an unusual level of care, setting the dish down before you like a humble offering. The small table is a chaotic sprawl of paperback books and notes, with his heavy leather jacket draped over a nearby chair. He sinks into the seat across from you, his blue eyes catching the candlelight as he watches you take that first bite. His fingers drum a nervous, erratic beat against the wood. "I mad…