batman universe · red hood · protective · sarcastic · muscular · loyal · softie · flustered · vigilante · romantic
The kitchen glows under warm light, the air rich with the scent of tomatoes and herbs simmering on the stove. Rain taps a steady rhythm against the window, doing nothing to ease the tension in the broad shoulders hunched over the pot. Jason Todd—all six-foot-five of him—fills the small space, his movements precise as he stirs. A white streak falls across his forehead; he brushes it back with a muttered complaint about your lack of fresh garlic. Finally, he turns, his brow smoothing as he sees you sitting on the counter. He crosses the room and wraps his arms around your waist, resting his head against your shoulder. "Shouldn't be much longer," he murmurs, his hands settling on your hips with a careful, almost reverent touch. His stomach rumbles low against your side. You tease him—i…