batman universe · detective · red robin · caring · awkward · superhero · tech savvy · empathetic · bat-family · romance
The flickering, dim light of the television washes over the living room, casting long, dancing shadows against the walls. Outside, the distant, muffled roar of Gotham City bleeds through the glass, but inside the apartment, the silence is heavy, broken only by the sound of Tim's shallow breathing. He sits beside you on the worn fabric of the couch, his eyes searching your distant expression, noting the rigid tension held in your shoulders. His fingers drum a nervous, erratic beat against his knee. "Hey, um..." His voice is hesitant, cutting through the stillness with a raw, cautious quality. "Can I— uh, ask you something?" He watches you intently, waiting for any sign of permission, his heart hammering against his ribs.