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ellebeae · 16 hours ago
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Dm's: Jason Todd x Fem! Reader
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TW: Alcohol.
jasontodd: I'm in love with you.
y/nl/n: i literally have no idea who you are.
It started a few months ago when you were followed by some random guy on Instagram. He had a racking of 28 Million followers and you were just a girl with 2K posting GRWM's and make up tutorials.
jasontodd: you looked so pretty in your livestream like MARRY ME TF??? ♡ liked by y/nl/n
y/nl/n: thank you, baby ♡ liked by jasontodd
You didn't get why you were so special.
y/nl/n: *voice memo* I'm serious like is there a reason you think I'm soooo pretty? ♡ liked by jasontodd
jasontodd: Damn. Even your voice is hot.
jasontodd: I'm sorry for inhaling the same oxygen as you🙏
y/nl/n: LMAO
It was kinda cute, kinda stalkery. Every single thing you posted he liked, seconds after. Praising you like you were an absolute goddess. At first you thought maybe it was a fake account but no, he was the real deal (he sent you a picture of his ID with blurred out details). When you Googled his name, you didn't expect his adoptive dad to be the BRUCE WAYNE. You might not be Wayne obsessed but everyone in Gotham know who Bruce Wayne was.
jasontodd: You busy??????
y/nl/n: no, why?
It was late almost 3 in the morning and you'd been occupied by messaging some guy who slid into your dm's six months ago. You were surprised when a incoming video call notification popped up on your phone. You were hesitant to but answered it. "Hello?" His camera was moving a lot but it was quite on his side, you could hear how heavy his footsteps were. You were laying in bed cozied up holding your pillow in your arms, another propping up the phone.
"Gimme a second." You watched him set the camera up in his bathroom, toothbrush hunging from his mouth. "There." He continued brushing his teeth. "Where are you going dressed so handsomely?" He snickered. "Well, pretty lady. It's not where I am heading but where I've been. I just got home from a friends after party."
"Probably using the art of back bending to bring home chicks?" You tilted your head. "Unless the chick was you, pretty, Ion want her near me." You smiled, He yawned causing you to do the same. "Dick is making me brush my teeth cause I threw up in his car and now my breath stinks." You nodded, listening to his little rant. "He's getting me a bucket so I don't choke on my vomit in my sleep, how many people do you think died like that?"
"Well-" You attempted to answer but he cut you off unintentionally by throwing up off screen, thankfully before returning to the screen, rinsing his mouth and rebrushing his teeth. "Who's Azealia Banks? Is she a influencer?" You smiled. "She's in the music industry, a real controversial person." He hummed.
"Who are you talking to?" Jason picked up his phone. "My girlfriend and you can't see her cause she's mine, your brain will hurt with beauty." Jason kissed the screen before you heard Dick approach him. "C'mon Jay get in bed now."
"No." You watched Dick attempt drag Jason— who was throwing lowsy kicks and punches at Dick— to bed. You giggled watching the camera angle change in the hands of drunk Jason before the phone fell somewhere. "Get. In. Bed."
"No." It was funny hearing Jason have an actual sibling bond. "Fine, I'll just call in the big guns. ALFRED!" You could hear Jason mumble a 'fine' before a ruffling of blankets as he got in bed. "NOT ON YOUR STOMACH!" Dick yelled, picking up the phone, looking at you. You waved at him sweetly. "Jason, there's no way you pulled her. She's so pretty and nice and you're... Jason." Jason snatched the phone frowning. "I don't like you." Jason laid on his side, Dick was on his way out of the room before turning to Jason to say something. "Hey, Y/n, do you wanna get married tommorow?"
"Uhm, I'll discuss this with sober you, okay baby." Jason hummed. "Can you stay with me until I fall asleep?" You smiled. "Okay." Dick smiled leaving the room.
He fell asleep a little over a hour later. You pressed a kiss to your screen before hanging up and going to bed. He woke up with a throbbing headache. He grabbed his phone seeing you posted on your story 30 minutes ago. He opened it seeing a picture of him and you on a video call. Did he call you last night?
"don't go! what if I choke on my drunk vomit and die?!" - jason todd. He chuckled reading that. He liked the story immediately getting a reply.
y/nl/n: alive then?
He smiled.
jasontodd: Sorry about last night lol.
y/nl/n: lol don't worry about it :))!
After that you sent him a picture of lots of you cooking, which he liked. What you did next though surprised him.
y/nl/n: 📍live location
y/nl/n: join me? we can discuss our marriage, boyfriend ;)
He never got out of bed faster.
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ellebeae · 5 days ago
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good girl gone bad / jason todd x f!reader 18+
part 1 of my fuckgirl!reader x jason todd series (it will most likely become a series) warnings: smut, pwp, p in v, toxic behavior, mentions of cheating, swearing a/n: hiiii literally was inspired by this via my poll results so i had to cook something up. will most likely have a second part lol
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Ever since your ex did you incredibly dirty six months ago, you’ve been on a revenge tour of sorts. He was the kind of guy who wanted to keep you down while he went out and lived his life. He didn’t like you partying, but was the king of the club on Friday and Saturday nights. Hated when you wore revealing clothing, but loved it on other women. Didn’t mind ignoring your calls, but got pissed when you didn’t pick up on the first ring. That kind of thing.
It shouldn’t have come as a shock to you when you found out that he was cheating, but it honestly did. It broke you, shattered your entire world. For three years you gave him the best version of you; you were wifey material, always cooking and cleaning his apartment when it got too messy. You were compliant, never minding when he had friends over well into the early mornings, and always kicking yours out before it got too late.
You were ideal: a perfectly perfect good girl.
But six months ago, after you figured out the truth of your ex boyfriend, that all went away.
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For the first two months, you let yourself wallow in your sadness. How couldn’t you? It was three years of lies, when you thought it was something to write home about. It should’ve been a sign that your parents and siblings weren’t too fond of him, but you figured that was typical with families. News flash: it’s not.
By the third month, you kicked your ads into gear and locked in. Every picture was deleted from your phone, ripped out of mirrors and subsequently burned. He was blocked on everything, and you mean everything. You even filtered his email just in case. Passwords to streaming services and your amazon account were changed, and you had your locks changed because you were too messed up about him to have him drop off your spare keys. Any of his belongings that were left behind were simply thrown away. In hindsight, you probably should’ve donated them, but you didn’t want to taint another individual with the stains of him.
You joined a gym, started taking your self care seriously. Your nails were always done, long, sharp, and brightly colored in the way your ex used to frown at. He felt like you wanted attention, so you always stuck to pastels and shorter shapes to keep him off your back. You started seeing your friends more after apologizing furiously for the person and friend you were for three years. It’s not like you shut them out completely, but you did center most of your world around appeasing your ex. If they wanted to hang out but he wanted to come over, you knew who you were choosing. It was an unfair competition that they were in.
Then, you got on the apps. You figured tinder in Gotham couldn’t be more horrifying than meeting a man in person. You forgot how fun it was to get cute and take pictures with the intent of being looked at by another person. You made a tinder and hinge profile, keeping your tinder bio short, and the hinge prompts vague. You weren’t looking for a boyfriend, but for some fun that you missed out on while your ex threw your entire future together away.
By the fourth month, you had gone on a few dates, and by month five you had a roster. Albeit not long, but three star players that you didn’t mind seeing a few times a week. There was Vic; tall, muscular, funny, laughed at your jokes. Excellent cuddler. He’s a nice guy, the first guy you met on the apps. He took you on your first date that ended in a kiss and nothing more than a lingering hand on your waist. On the second date, both of you had the same idea: there wouldn’t be a third date, i.e. you two were just going to hookup and nothing more than that, and that worked out perfectly.
There’s Donovan, who you’re not too fond of, but he always makes sure you cum and is quick to offer you head if you don’t. There’s nothing wrong with him, but he gets kind of annoying and likes to make you upset on purpose. He’s your favorite person to drunk call because he always picks you up and falls for the bait. It also helps that he works a good paying 9-5, and sometimes buys you little gifts.
And then there’s Jason. You don’t even know where to begin with him.
Jason is the only one you didn’t meet on one of the apps. You met him on your first night out at the clubs since your break up. It took you five months to get out there, the fear of running into your ex too strong until one night you said fuck it and got dressed. Your intentions this night weren’t to meet people, but after a few drinks you couldn’t help but flirt with anything with a heartbeat.
And that’s what got you into trouble with Jason.
You literally bumped into him at the bar, his solid body colliding with yours when you took a step backwards and knocked into him. His big hand grabbed you by the hip to steady you, and he shouted “my bad” over the music despite you being the one to run into him. Some of your drink spilled out of your cup, and when he offered to buy you another one you didn’t say no.
There’s no denying your immediate attraction to him. He towered over you, standing at 6’4 (he let you measure him), with a muscular frame to compliment. He had piercing green eyes that shone when the strobe lights flashed across his face, to which you complimented. You didn’t even ask his name before your hand found its way to his bicep and squeezed. You should’ve been embarrassed, but he just smirked at you and let you do it, leaning back in the barstool when you felt up his chest and asked him if he worked out.
“Sometimes,” he said smugly, to which you rolled your eyes. The bartender slid your drink across the counter and its only then that you pulled your hand back from his pec and grabbed your glass. In most scenarios, you would just grab your drink and dip, but you decided to linger around him. Something about him made you want to be next to him, made you want to flirt with him harder until something blossomed from it.
Jason clinked his beer against your glass, and the two of you cheers’d before taking a sip. You expected him to ask you to dance, or to get your number, but he didn’t which made you a little nervous. All you could do was thank him and lean in to tell him you were going to find your friends. Jason leaned in as well, his mouth a couple inches from yours, and said, “any time”, his hand somehow finding its way back to your waist.
Heat spread through your body and you all but ran away from the bar and back to your friends who watched it all happen. “Did you get his number?” One of them had asked, and you embarrassingly shook your head no. They all clamored in your ear about how you should go back and talk to him, about how he was sexier than both Vic and Donovan, how he was looking at you like he wanted to eat you. That one made you flush, because you were definitely looking at Jason like you wanted to eat him.
All night you couldn’t not think about Jason, and how you didn’t even know his name but hoped to bump into him again despite barely even talking to him. You and your friends had left that club for another one, getting in for free because #women, and immediately made your way to the dance floor. Each time a tall man passed by, your heart raced with the possibility of it being Jason, but each time you were disappointed. Yeah, some of them were physically valid enough to make it onto your roster, but you had your sights set on someone specific.
You started to beat yourself up about not giving him your number, when you bumped into somebody for the second time that night. “My b-“ he cut himself off when you turned to look at him, a slow smirk sliding onto his lips as recognition flashed in his eyes. “You again.” His hand found its way to your hip again.
“You again,” you were grinning at him like an idiot, but he was smiling back. “I’m starting to think you want me to bump into you.”
“Maybe I do,” he said, pulling you closer to him, your chest pressing against his solid one. Your hands came up to rest on his solid pecs, and you were thankful for the darkness of the club because your cheeks were on fire. “Or maybe you’re following me.”
You scoffed. “I don’t chase,” you said. Jason laughed at this, head thrown back like it was the funniest thing he’s ever heard.
“Yeah, I bet you don’t,” he replied once he gathered himself. He stared down into your eyes like he was fully trying to see through you. “What’s your name?”
“Y/n.”
“Jason.”
He extended his hand out to you despite the fact that he had you pressed close against him. Now it was your turn to laugh at his ridiculous gesture—you were basically well acquainted by club standards that night. “Pleasure,” you said jokingly, and he winked at you.
At that moment, Wild Thoughts by Rihanna began to play through the speakers. You couldn’t help when your hips started to roll, and Jason didn't mind. He let you grind on him, grabbing your hand with his free one when you raised an arm in the air. He spun you around so your back was against his front, and but his bottom lip when you started to bend over and grind your ass onto his crotch.
You could tell Jason knew what he was doing when he caught it every time you threw it back. He knew when to move his hips with yours, when to grab you and when to let you do your thing. From the outside looking in, it was hard to believe that night was the first time you two had ever met.
When the song ended, you spun around to face Jason, hands grabbing at his jaw. He let you manhandle him, but stopped you before the two of you could kiss. “How old are you?”
“Twenty-six!”
“Twenty-four.”
At that you cooed, “You’re a baby!”
That night he fucked you like the grown man that he is.
He managed to pull two orgasms out of you, the first with his tongue and the second with his dick. He’s was working you up to your third as he pounded into you from behind, your hair wrapped around his hand. He yanked you up every time you tried to drop your chin down, promptly telling you to “stop running.”
“Oh my gosh!” You moaned, pushing your hips back in time to meet his thrusts. One thing you know how to do is fuck back, and you showed Jason all night that you could keep up with him. He had fucked you like he had something to prove, like that ‘baby’ comment struck a real nerve. “F-fuck, Jason.” Your arms shook and you dropped down onto your forearms, the arch in your back deepening. “I c-can’t!”
“Yes you can,” he panted behind you, letting go of your hair to smooth a hand down your spine. It gave you butterflies, the intimacy of it all, and you quickly ignored the feeling when a hard smack was delivered to your ass. “Fuck, you’re so tight.”
You pussy clenched up around him, pulsing as he continued to shove his thick cock in and out of you. You dropped your head into your bed sheets and mewled out his name and a few curses. “Shit, baby, I’m c-close,” Jason breathed. His thrusts were getting sloppier by the second, but he was really trying to get you to come again so he snatched you up by your hips and drilled into you like it was his life’s mission. Technically, it was his mission for the night.
A white-hot feeling pooled in your stomach, and you couldn’t even warn him when you came for the third and final time of the night, eyes rolling back as you gushed around him. Jason cursed above you and abruptly pulled out, yanking off the condom and shooting his cum onto your lower back and ass. He pumped his aching cock until nothing more came out, your ass a sticky mess. He was still hard, but you had lain limp on the bed and he wasn’t going to push you anymore for the night.
It’s safe to say after that night, he became your favorite. Like Vic, he’s sweet and caring, and provides you with the physical intimacy you missed after having it abruptly taken from you after three years. Like Donovan, he takes care of you in the bedroom. Unlike Donovan, he doesn’t try to piss you off on purpose, and you don’t mind having him around after you both finish. It’s easy to have Jason as your favorite when he checks all of these boxes and plays his role. It’s easy to get frustrated with Jason when he forgets his role, like right now.
You’re hooking your bra back on when you feel his gaze. You glance at him over your shoulder, a small, unreadable smile on his face. “What?” You ask, straightening the straps and stretching your arms over your head. Jason just keeps looking at you, back leaned against your headboard with your sheets draped over his lap. “What, Jason?”
He shakes his head a little like he forgot where he was. “Nothing…” he trails off, scratching the back of his neck. You roll your eyes at him and grab an old tshirt out of your dresser.
“Stop staring at me, it’s weird.”
“You’re beautiful.”
You scoff and turn to face him one you pull your shirt on, your hands coming to rest on your hips. Standing in front of him like this only proves his point and makes his dick hard. “Yeah, whatever.”
“I’m serious. I mean it..”
Irritation flashes across your face. You hate when he gets sappy like this after sex—the other night he tried to cuddle with you after he emptied his load into the condom. You let him for a while before he started to kiss your shoulders in a way that made you feel suffocated. This revenge tour of yours had nothing to do with wanting a relationship and everything to do with being free. This casual sex thing was so supposed to be exactly that: casual. Not feelings, no strings. Not from you or the people you engage with. Jason was starting to toe a line.
“Thanks, Jay. But you’re not supposed to find me beautiful, you’re supposed to find me sexy and fuckable,” you say. Jason smirks at you and runs a hand through his hair, tilting his head to the side.
“I find you to be all of the above.”
“Oh my god, stop,” you say, spinning away from him and bending down to grab a pair of shorts from the bottom drawer. Jason obnoxiously wolf whistles at you and your entire body flushes in embarrassment. You could only handle this type of attention when you wanted it, and right now you don’t.
Slipping on your shorts, you glance at the clock on top of your dresser. “Don’t you have work in the morning?”
“Yep.”
You look at him over your shoulder and raise your eyebrows. He mimics your expression before it dawns on him that you’re kicking him out. For the second time this week. Again, he’s overstayed his visit and hadn’t even realized he was on a time limit. Jason scoffs and awkwardly scratches under his chin. “Wow.”
“‘Wow’ what?”
“Wow as in wow, you’re kicking me out,” he throws the sheets off of him and rises to his full height, stretching this way and that. You can’t help but ogle him as he stands on the side of your bed in all his glory. “Stop staring at me, it’s weird.” Jason parrots your earlier statement and your cheeks burn in embarrassment as getting caught. He smiles at your red face and retrieves his clothes, pulling on his boxers and then sweats. “Hey, you got any of my other shirts here? I can’t find the one I was wearing?” He asks. Jason can see it peeking out underneath your bed, and he discreetly kicks it out of view. Lately he’s been leaving shirts at your place on purpose accident, just throwing on his hoodies when he leaves instead. He’s been waiting for you to say something, but you haven’t yet.
“Uh huh,” you pad over to your closet and rise up on your toes to grab a short stack of folded t-shirts, all clean and all Jason’s. “Take your pick.” You say, holding them out to him.
He grabs the first one pulls it over his head while you go and put the stack back in your closet. Jason mentally notes that and tucks it away for now.
You grab your phone off the nightstand and aimlessly scroll on it while you wait for Jason to finish putting on the rest of his clothes. He pulls on his socks and then grabs his keys and wallet off of your dresser, the sound of the keys jingling grabbing your attention. You start walking out of your bedroom, signaling the finality of your night together, and stop in the hallway by your front door.
Jason shoves his feet into his sneakers and extends his hands out for you to shake like you guys always do. “It was wonderful doing business with you.”
“Pleasure,” you two smile at each other and Jason pulls you towards him and leans down to kiss you. You let him and pull your hand out of his to hold onto his broad shoulders. He kisses you with tongue, and it’s all fine until he starts to get handsy and you pull back from him. “Nuh-uh, out.” You say, pointing behind you to the door. Jason pouts and pokes out his bottom lip, trying to give you his best puppy dog eyes but you shake your head, finger still pointed at the door. “Out.”
“Mean,” he says, straightening up and rolling his eyes.
“I don’t care.”
“Yeah, yeah, yeah. We all know you’re miss ‘I don’t give a fuck’,” you roll your eyes at the title and pull the door open for him, grabbing him by the wrist and pushing him out.
“Goodbye, Jason,” you sing, already closing the door before he can get a word out. You lock it and lean against it, blowing out a breath and closing your eyes for a second.
Yeah, it was very easy to be frustrated with Jason todd.
dividers from @uzmacchiato
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ellebeae · 9 days ago
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🦇 ✦ ˚ : · NORA'S DC BOYS MASTERLIST · : ˚ ✦ 🪐
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WALLY WEST
Red and Redder | Fluff ↳ Red Means Go | Fluff My Dream Girl | Fluff Talk Fast, Lick Faster | Smut
DAMIAN WAYNE
I Swear, I'm Not Choosing Them | Angst
TIM DRAKE
That Green Light, I Want It | Smut, ft. Conner Kent
ROY HARPER
Photobooth | Fluff Piercing Through The Heart | Fluff Trouble, Dickie Bird and Ginger Snap | Hurt/Comfort, ft. Dick Grayson At The Bar | Fluff
JASON TODD
Everything Feels Great With A Beer | Angst, Platonic
DICK GRAYSON
Nobody's Daughter | Angst, Platonic, ft. Roy Harper Night Muse | Angst
BRUCE WAYNE
Morning Shenanigans | Smut, ft. Clark Kent ↳ Public Risk | Smut ↳ Watch Us | Smutty Being Bruce's and Clark's Sugar Baby | Blurb, Smut The Prophecy | Hurt/Comfort, ft. Clark Kent Who's Topping? | Suggestive, ft. Hal Jordan ↳ Remote Control | Smut ↳ Sort Of Slumber Party | Fluff ↳ Simple Night Out | Fluff, Suggestive ↳ Daddy's Home | Smut ↳ Zero Regrets | Suggestive (They are different situations, not really connected to each other, but the vibes are the same and they were written with the same tone and characterization.) Gotham Nights | Smut Inks And Scars | Hurt/Comfort Mastermind | Fluff
more coming soon!
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ellebeae · 10 days ago
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†    𓈒 (  G̲I̲R̲L̲ OF ꨄ︎  STEEL ) . HEADCANONS!
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我 ⸼ ࣪ ✿ ◌ ۪ contents. supergirl x fem reader, gf headcanons! ( sfw and nsfw )
notes. just watched superman 2025 and it was soooo good, and moving!!! the personality of clark kent rly speaks to me but i'm (probably) not attracted men so genderfluid! superman aka. kara zor-el headcanosn here i comeee. i'm not THAT edcuated on the comics, so if anything is wrong my apologies. these are just my own interpretations.
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ꨄ︎ . weird sleeper. just by principle?? you two will be watching and enjoying a movie, get ready to turn the light off and she'll be like "wait up! i got to turn my whole body 180, and have one half of my body on the floor and the other on the bed!" dead serious about it too. never understood why you laughed at her for it. she's just a very silly sleeper by nature.
ꨄ︎ . a whole nother person during summer. will absolutly sunbathe all the time.. like imagine visiting her parents farm and sunbathing on the balcony alll the daaay. she pulls you onto her chest, and just sogs within the sun with you in her arms. and if you'll whine about the sun being to hot, she'd say smth cheesy like 'i'll protect you :3' while wrapping her arms around you, and you'd groan every time.
ꨄ︎ . super ears = super embarrassing. you cannot gossip about her at a shared party to your friend—she hears everything. but she also overhears when you gush about her (so a good 95% of the time), which makes her so giggly and touchy for the next few hours like 'that's what you said about me?' 'oh so you like me that way?' yeah, no shit.
ꨄ︎ . (suggestive) she doesn't know how to initiate sex. ever. absolutly the kind to huff out a breath, cheeks hot, and just mutter “do you wanna, um, like… if you want to. we could… i mean.” which makes her top notch at consent!
ꨄ︎ . (nsfw) that's not to say she can not dom. are u jokinggg??? those nights after rough missions, where she's fresh from that adrenaline kick and still a little angry?? uuuuh you getting your pussy ate out for hours at a time #oralwarrior
ꨄ︎ . (nsfw) as mentioned. oral fixation is insane. like she needs her mouth to be moving at all times!!! gum. straws. her tongue playing with your fingers, biting gently. you’ll catch her biting on your thumb lazily while you straddle her hips and she’s just looking up at you, all ms. nonchalant, eyelashes fluttering. “what?” she’ll mumble around your finger. “you taste good.” WHAT DO YOU MEAN??
ꨄ︎ . (suggestive) she’ll accidentally break things when she’s horny. not always. but sometimes she gets too flustered, grips the bed frame too tight. once you kissed her neck too gently and she bent the fork she was holding in half. another time she made you cum on her thigh and cracked the headboard. she's so sweet about it too :(((( "oh shit i didn't mean for that to happen!! i'll get a new on trust" just kiss me bro 💔💔
ꨄ︎ . (suggestive) BIG on titty. no matter the size. she is always touching. her head? in your chest. arms around your waist and her cheek to your cleavage while she whines about her day. mid way she'll start sucking and licking and just continue yapping about her day like she's not activelly making you arch back??? ok.
ꨄ︎ . (suggestive) praise, praise and PRAISE.
ꨄ︎ . (nsfw) while she's very good at praise herself, she needs the affirmation from you as well.. will accidently edge (SWEARS it was on accident) just to coo, "use your words, baby" because she likes verbal appreciation herself!!
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ellebeae · 10 days ago
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Please miss, say you're taking requests, I NEED an Jealous Kara Danvers or Supergirl x reader pretty please
You asked so nicely i shall deliver 😌😌 It's here, babe. I just adore writing for Kara so so much
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ellebeae · 21 days ago
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Jason’s alcohol tolerance is exactly 0.09%, which Dick knows. Which is the primary reason he roped his siblings into playing a drinking game.
At most, Steph, who likes to think she’s fluent in Jason, — or Batboys with repressed emotions, at least, — anticipated the following:
Angry shouting, maybe some swear words God definetly didn’t approve of, trying to fist fight Alfred’s plants, painting the Batmobile pink, and the works.
She definitely didn’t expect a ruby cheeked Jason to cry in Bruce’s lap.
“What the fuck are we gonna do if we don’t know eachother in the next life, huh?!”
Tim piped up with an a nerdy rant, — technically, if life were to reinvent itself into another existence, it’d simply be an alternative universe being created, — but Jason simply throws his shoe at him.
Bruce, much to Damian’s pride, doesn’t look shaken in the slightest. If he can handle his mother, he can handle everything,
“Sweetheart, I really think that’s not going to happen, thought,” he assures him with gentle conviction.
“But we’re not gonna know eachother! What the FUCK. I want to be your son in every life. I’m gonna kill God.”
“Please don’t kill God.”
“We’re Jewish, what do we care?!”
“Jay,” Bruce promised, “I would find you in every universe.”
That was supposed to make Jason feel better, not make him cry harder. But it’s cute Bruce tried, Dick thinks.
He still grounds all of them for paining the Batmobile, thought.
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ellebeae · 23 days ago
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⋱♱⋰ ⋱✮⋰ ⋱♱⋰ ⋱✮⋰ ⋱♱⋰⋱♱⋰ ⋱✮⋰ ⋱⋰
Reality show game player Jason! who did not want to go in the slightest bit was signed up (unwilling) by Dick and Tim as retaliation over something petty. He thought Bruce would side with him but he basically shrugged it off, saying it was "good publicity" for one of his sons to do it. Upon joining the show he saw that he wasn't the only child of someone famous there. With Jason growing up under Dick and Bruce he has a good amount of skills that were needed to pass the challenges.
He practically breezed through everything to the point that he was allowed to do most of them unless his team absolutely needed him. And just as he thought he did not have fun the entire time. Now admittedly part of it was him being a hard ass and hasn't really tried much to make bonds with other people. He had acquaintances but nothing crazy outside of that. Just naturally preferring the peace of mind that didn't come with getting involved in everyones buisness.
Other teams hated him because he was so good, but how own team? They were absolutely some of the dumbest people he had ever met. Yes the entire cast was just based on all of them being children of famous parents but damn they seemed to not know how to do anything for themselves. It was actually embarrassing for him to watch them go back and forth on things as simple as cooking and still be wrong!
The worst part was that they didn't even seem to care. Too busy getting into any and everyone's pants. Quite literally. There was only him and a few select people that at least one person on his team hadn't slept with. And now they were getting utterly destroyed by the others because of their incompetence.
That was when you were brought on.
You were basically the "savior" that was brought for Jason's team. He knew a little bit about you, hell they all did. The child of Harvey Dent and Selina Kyle, you were the nepo baby of all nepo babies in Gotham. Truly your mother's child especially when it comes to the looks. As for your father, you two shared a similar intellect. You were their only child, and you were their most prized possession. That made you adored by the fans of course, someone already so known by the media joining now. With the other teams though? Not so much.
They hated everything about you, especially because you gained the guys (and some of the girls) attention when you came in. It wasn't like anyone was hiding their attraction to you. Everyday you received a new compliment from someone.
Off rip for him he was a bit hesitant on how you joining would affect his already shitty team. He didn't need another flirt to come here and waste his time getting everyone all riled up. It was already bad enough he had to hear everyone else fucking because the team shared the same room. To say he was surprised by how articulate you were wouldn't be that much of a reach.
Now Jason knew about you before this show for sure. He didn't entirely know you but both of you being from Gotham he undoubtedly had heard about you many times. The most he interacted with you before this was just passing each other at galas you were both at because of your parents. How your brain worked during the challenges though is what drew his attention to you. Being able to draw your teammates in enough for them to actually help was a life saver for him. Whatever you lacked in strength he made up for.
Everything about how you held yourself though was just so breathtaking though.
It was honestly kind of difficult for him to get a good read of you at first. You didn't exactly wear your heart on your sleeve but you also didn't try to act all nonchalant either. It was more of you only showed things to certain people. And you seemed to gravitate towards him a little more than either of you realized at the moment.
So you two ended up forming an alliance. The two Gotham kids. It would only be a matter of time before word spread back home and absolutely all hell broke loose.
On long nights Jason ended up in your bed. Never anything over the top, just you two spending hours on end circulating plans on how to try and get your team to victory. You didn't know if he slept in your bed or not because by the time you got up he was always up and about.
At this point though in Jason's eyes his team was you and him. There could only be two real winners anyways, so it was nice that you still cared enough about the team that you were trying to make sure they stuck by you guys but he was not worried about them in the slightest.
Little glances at you when you first joined turned to him always looking for you if you weren't at his side. He needed to make sure you were safe and satisfied at every moment. Before he went to bed he always made sure you were sleeping first. It has been a moment where you shared how you used to stay up for hours to make sure your mom parents came home safely after causing havoc in Gotham. Know they were home made you feel safer. With that he took the initiative to always let you talk yourself to sleep with him. Every night he'd been the last thing you see before you went to bed.
It was the same thing when you woke up. Though you woke up without him it would be only a few minutes before he came back into the team's room to come get you for the day. Whenever someone saw one they saw the other. And if they didn't that just meant it wouldn't be long before the other would be trotting over.
In the back of your mind the thought couldn't help but linger, what if this wasn't going to work. Neither of you exactly put a label on what you were. Now though you didn't know much about Jason before this you did know about his dad. Though he had a decent relationship with your mother the same couldn't really be said with your father. They had moments but most of the time to tell would clash heads like two bucks going at it. You knew at least for your sake your dad would suck it up so you could be happy. It was no telling how willing Bruce would be.
But being with Jason it just...your heart felt so right. It was like puppet strings on your heart, wherever he went it seemed to follow. This wasn't quite a feeling that could be explained into words. Whenever he came around it was like being able to watch your favorite song on repeat, because no matter what you know that it will make you feel at ease.
Heat was filling Jason's body, the steam from the hot tub. Just one night to relax is all the man wanted. Both his team and the others all inside their respective rooms partying, leaving him to his thoughts. He was actually enjoying the moment. His shirt on the side of the hot tub on the ground letting his scarred upper half feel every bit of water. His head leaned back against the edge, eyes shut enjoying the silence that was so rare on the show.
It had been all of thirty second before he felt eyes on him. Opening his own he saw you. Leaning up against the railing of the doorway a couple hundred feet away.
"Cmere, you're too far for my liking."
His tone was light. Something that he never allowed to happen around any of the other castmates. Hearing your light footsteps he sat up and crossed his arms, watching you like a predator waiting for its prey to get right into its trap.
"Thought you were sleeping already?"
"Was. They took over the room and it is too loud now."
Of course they were. They knew damn well if Jason was inside that shit would be shut down ASAP. He was gonna set them straight later for waking you up. For now though, he was gonna enjoy you guys time.
"You joining me?"
"Don't have a bathing suit."
"So?"
It just almost made you chuckle. A light smile appearing on your face as he suddenly stood up. His body covered yours from the camera as you stripped off your shirt and pants leaving you in your underwear. One large arm wrapped around your waist and lifting you to sit on his lap, chest to chest like it was nothing. Drinking you in as if you were the finest wine in Gotham.
"You look real good tonight."
"Yeah?"
He didn't even have to answer; you could see it all on his face just how smitten he was with you.
"You already know the answer to that."
His lips moved softly against your neck, trailing up all the way to your ear.
"You know, I don't live for him. Everything I do, anything I do, I'm not gonna make it about having my father's approval."
Now you hadn't exactly told him your concerns about you guys family. You didn't have to though. He already had that all planned in his head. Unlike his father he actually did have a decent relationship with both of your parents because he wasn't exactly the "good boy" facade that Bruce had him act like for the cameras. He had his share in corruption for his benefit and what he fought for.
"Jay."
"I know. No, no one didn't tell me. I just know you. You like to think about every possible outcome of every little thing."
"Well this is big. It's like our whole likelyhood. And I don't wanna ruin your family over whatever we have going on right now."
"What we have is more than we've actually talking about. I know I haven't came out and said it directly and thats my fuck up. In no way is this something I can let go though. I can't let you go. This game doesn't mean a thing to me, but it did bring me to you."
"What about your family? Your dad Jason? It's gonna look like I'm trying to break you apart or turn you against him and that is the last thing I want."
"My old man's problems aren't mine. If he gets mad it's like, so what? Fuck is he going to do to me? I've been grown for years, it's my turn to have my own family. You are my family baby. I love you. And I'm not letting nothing stop that."
A silence took over you two as you leaned into his embrace. It wasn't a bad one but one of mutual understanding. An understating that it was you two against everyone. Jason was willing to drop who and what he needed to put his happiness as number one for once. Neither of you expected to come to this game to fall in love.
Definitely not be in love with someone who the world thought you'd be enemies with. But that was the glory of this all. Because regardless of what was to come after this game ended for you two you both knew that you now had each other to love and rely on.
"I love you too Jason."
The next episode would be like no other for the viewers all because of you two.
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Based off shit like Love Island and Big Brother but I've yet to watch either so🤷🏽‍♀️
@mtcloudsworld @silas-222
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ellebeae · 24 days ago
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i am still on break but i’ve been plagued with two ideas and i would like to share them, the first is knight!roy harper and princess!batsis reader where roy strongly feels that he is not good enough for reader and even tries to find her other suitors that could be better for her, the other one is streamer jason todd
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ellebeae · 26 days ago
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heaven | jason todd
genre: smut (fem! reader!) 18+
warning: oral (male! receiving), slight degradation, small mention of munch jason <3
summary: jason’s version of heaven is his pretty girl on her knees
a/n: i don’t like giving bjs but if jason were mine my mouth would be open 24/7
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Jason’s never been to Heaven, but he swears it looks just like this. 
You were on your knees in front of your bed, tears in your eyes as your pretty little lips wrapped around the first few inches of his cock. He groaned at the sight, wanting to close his eyes but forcing himself to keep them open. He couldn’t miss one moment of this.
Jason was a little weary at first when you asked him to fuck your face. He knows he’s bigger than average, and you already gag when giving him a blowjob on your own. But you asked him so sweetly, reassuring him that you’d be able to handle it. And how could he refuse his sweet girl of what she so desperately wanted?
“Takin’ me so well, sweetheart,” he let out in a low murmur, his hand reaching out to twirl a finger around a lock of your hair. He groaned quietly when your eyes seemed to gleam at the praise, wet eyelashes fluttering for him. God, you were already struggling to take him. His strong, brave girl. 
“Can you go further?” he asked, his hand slowly moving to the back of your head. He didn’t move yet, just tangling his fingers within the locks. You inhaled shakily through your nose, giving him a small hum of agreement. “Good girl… so good f’me.”
Jason pushed his hips forward slowly, watching another thick inch of him disappear past your lips. He bit his lip back, staring as your eyes closed momentarily. 
“Nuh, uh. None of that. Eyes on me, ‘kay, sweetheart?” Jason gruffed, gently tugging your hair. Your eyes fluttered open and your soft, gentle hands placed themselves on his outer thighs. You looked back up at him, Jason’s heart racing at the sight. 
“You’re gonna keep those pretty eyes on me while I use your mouth, yeah?” he questioned, feeling you squeeze his thighs as a sign of confirmation. He smiled, his grip tightening slightly on your hair. 
Then, without warning, Jason began to thrust his cock into your mouth. Sweet whines and gagging noises left your mouth as he fucked your face, your sounds only spurring him on more. Jason groaned, pausing for a moment. 
“F-Fuck, we should’ve done this sooner…” he grumbled, his chest heaving a bit. “Knew you’d look all cute like this f’me, too.”
In response, you nuzzled your nose against the short curls at the base of his cock. With your eyes still on his, you swallowed around his head, your throat constricting around him deliciously. Jason let out a shaky moan, not wasting another second before resuming his fast-paced thrusts. 
“W-Where the fuck did you learn to do that?” he breathed, feeling his cock twitch as he bordered the line of release. “Fucking naughty. Bet you like being used like this too, huh? W-Wanted to be my cumslut so bad. All you had to do was ask, sweetheart.”
The tip of Jason’s cock was hitting the back of your throat with each thrust, the tears in your eyes now streaming down your cheeks. With one final buck of his hips, he let out a guttural moan, his body leaning forward. He caught himself on the mattress with one hand, his other hand still holding your head to his pelvis. He breathed heavily, his head bowing down to look at you.
You whimpered at the new angle, Jason’s thighs pushing against your shoulders and keeping you trapped against the side of the bed. Your eyes were still on his as his cock remained in your mouth, his hot cum filling those cheeks of yours. 
He could spend forever admiring you like this. 
But he wasn’t a complete sadist, and he knew you needed a break after your first time doing this. He pulled out of your mouth, watching a line of spit connect his tip to your bottom lip. 
“The damn prettiest thing I’ve ever seen,” he mumbled, his grip on your hair loosening as he began to fix the strands. “You okay, sweetheart? Better have swallowed all of me up.”
You nodded, mouth opening as Jason moved to kneel in front of you. You stuck your tongue out, and Jason leaned forward to tangle his tongue with yours, tasting himself on you and your lips. 
“Atta girl,” he murmured against your lips, kissing you once more before suddenly picking you up by the backs of your thighs. You gasped as he moved to lay back on the bed, pulling your hips up to hover over his face. 
“My turn, now. Make sure to get comfy and sit all the way down, sweetheart. Gonna be here a while,” he said, easing your thighs apart with his elbows so your pussy was mere inches from his mouth. “I’m a slow eater,” he grinned before pulling your hips down and burying his face in your sweet pussy.
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ellebeae · 26 days ago
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Sweet on You
Pairing: Jason Todd (Red Hood) x Baker!Reader
Summary: Jason Todd has been a regular at your bakery for weeks now, always ordering the same thing: coffee, black, and a raspberry scone. You thought it was just about the food—until he started sticking around for the conversation.
Warnings:
Mentions of Jason’s vigilante lifestyle (bruises, rough nights)
Reader works in a bakery (talk of food, pastries, etc.)
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The bell above your bakery door chimed, signaling a customer’s arrival. You glanced up from frosting cupcakes to see a tall figure in a leather jacket stroll in. Jason Todd.
He’d become a regular over the past few weeks, always ordering the same thing: a coffee, black, and one of your raspberry scones. At first, you thought he was just a fan of your baking—until you caught him watching you out of the corner of his eye one too many times.
“Morning, sunshine,” Jason greeted, leaning casually against the counter. His dark hair was slightly tousled, and there was a hint of a bruise peeking out from his jawline. Typical.
“You look like you had a rough night,” you said, grabbing a scone from the display case.
“Gotham never sleeps,” he replied with a smirk. “But I hear your pastries make everything better.”
You rolled your eyes but couldn’t suppress a smile. “Flattery won’t get you a discount.”
“Wouldn’t dream of it,” Jason said, sliding a crumpled bill across the counter. “But if I keep coming back, you might start charging me extra for the charm.”
As you poured his coffee, you glanced at him again. There was something about Jason that intrigued you something more than his rugged good looks and the way his smile could light up a room. He was guarded, but when he looked at you, it felt like the walls he kept around himself cracked just a little.
“Here you go,” you said, sliding his order toward him.
Instead of taking it and leaving like he usually did, Jason lingered. “So, how’d you get into this whole baking thing?”
You raised an eyebrow. “What, suddenly interested in my life story?”
“Maybe,” he said, leaning forward slightly. “You know, getting to know the person behind the best scones in Gotham.”
You chuckled, wiping your hands on your apron. “I’ve always loved baking. My grandma taught me when I was little. There’s something about it that feels... grounding. Like no matter how chaotic life gets, I can always count on a batch of cookies to turn out right.”
Jason’s expression softened. “That’s nice. Grounding’s good. Especially in this city.”
“What about you?” you asked, folding your arms. “What do you do when you’re not charming bakery workers and drinking questionable amounts of coffee?”
Jason hesitated for a moment, then shrugged. “Freelance work. Kinda all over the place.”
You tilted your head, sensing there was more to his story. But you didn’t push. Instead, you nodded toward his scone. “Well, whatever you do, it seems like you’ve got good taste in pastries.”
“Best decision I’ve ever made,” Jason said, his voice lower now, a touch more serious.
For a moment, the two of you just looked at each other, the usual playful banter replaced by something... softer.
“Hey,” he said suddenly, breaking the silence. “You ever need someone to taste-test new recipes, I’m your guy.”
You laughed, the sound light and warm. “I’ll keep that in mind, Todd.”
As Jason turned to leave, coffee and scone in hand, he paused at the door. “See you tomorrow, sunshine.”
The bell chimed again as he walked out, leaving you smiling to yourself. Yeah, tomorrow couldn’t come soon enough.
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ellebeae · 1 month ago
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— SWEET VELOCITY
ㅤㅤㅤㅤ𝑗ason peter todd
contains: modern au, bakery!au, gn!reader, 3k wc, racer!jason & baker!reader, fluff, mutual pining, nervous and shy jason, author tried to research bakery ’n racing terms :p
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𓏲 𓌔𓌔 ➴ㅤㅤProfessional race car driver Jason Todd sneaks into your bakery every morning to indulge his secret sweet tooth while avoiding fan recognition. When you finally piece together that your quiet customer is also your favorite food blogger, you can’t help but feel something for him. Fortunately for you, the feeling is mutual.
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The bell above the door chimes softly as Jason pushes into the small bakery, shoulders hunched and baseball cap pulled low. It’s 6:41 AM—early enough that the morning rush hasn’t started, late enough that the display cases are filled with golden pastries that make his mouth water despite himself. He shouldn’t be here. Again. But the cinnamon rolls at Flour & sugar have ruined him for anywhere else and he’s got a race this weekend that’ll probably end with him stress-eating his way through half their stock.
You’re piping the last of the vanilla buttercream onto a batch of cupcakes for the display cases when you hear the familiar chime of the front door. It’s early—earlier than most costumers venture out for pastries—but you know exactly who it is. The same broad shoulders, the same cautious way of moving through your small bakery like he’s afraid of being spotted. He’s been coming here for three months now, always cash, always generous tips, always gone before the morning crowd arrives.
You have a regular customer who thinks he’s invisible. He’s not.
Of course you’ve taken notice of him. It’s impossible not too. At first you didn’t give his presence that much thought. But suddenly you started to get used to his visits and he suddenly became part of your schedule, part of your day and the bakery’s as well. Him sitting near the window became a welcomed sight almost every morning. You’ve developed a habit, you perk up every time you hear the bell above the door ring in the early hours of the morning, thinking it’s him—hoping it’s him.
Which is ridiculous. You’ve only had a few conversations with this man. There is no way he feels even the slightest of the same about you or the bakery.
The warm scent of yeast and vanilla travels through the bakery, mixing with the soft jazz playing in the background. The atmosphere is welcoming, cozy—everything Jason needs after the high-pressure world of racing circuits and media obligations.
Jason doesn’t glance at the chalkboard menus scattered around the bakery walls, he already has every signature item memorized. Brown butter cinnamon rolls, flaky croissants, seasonal scones that change with your mood and the weather. Three months of visits will do that.
He feels his shoulders relax when he sees the empty bakery, almost as if he’s afraid of other visitors recognizing him. His eyes trail over the small storefront with its light wooden tables, then to the display counter with its warm golden lighting, before landing on you at the register. You’ve just emerged from the kitchen, flour dusting your apron, a slight smile playing at your lips.
His eyes widen as he makes eye contact with you, and he’s always this nervous when entering your bakery. He remembers the first day he came in like it was yesterday—nervous energy, trying to stay unrecognized, having an internal monologue about finding the perfect cinnamon roll and struggling to hold eye contact with the cute baker. He hopes you haven’t noticed how he stands out like a sore thumb among your usual clientele.
But you do notice. You notice everything.
A certain type of clientele visit your bakery—students cramming for exams, older folks meeting for their weekly coffee dates, families with children whose eyes light up at the sight of decorated cupcakes. Not professional race car drivers trying to hide behind baseball caps.
Of course, he isn’t aware that you know who he is. The formula racing circuit might be a world far from yours, but you’ve at least heard of Jason Todd. His reputation precedes him—aggressive driving style, consistent podium finishes, the kind of media scrutiny that would make anyone want to disappear into a quiet bakery at dawn.
You’re happy he decides to chose your quiet little bakery.
What surprises you isn’t that he’s famous, but that this particular racer has such a sweet tooth for your creations. His favorite, without question, are the cinnamon rolls—the way he savors each bite like it’s a small piece of heaven tells you everything you need to know about why he keeps coming back.
Jason approaches the counter with practiced casualness, though his heart rate picks up slightly. Three months, and he still feels like an imposter in this warm, flour-dusted world.
“Morning,” he says, voice carefully neutral. “Could I get two of the brown butter cinnamon rolls? And maybe...” His eyes drift to a new pastry he doesn’t recognize. “What’s that one?”
“Maple pecan danish,” you reply, and there’s something in your tone—not recognition exactly, but familiarity. You’ve grown to like seeing him. “Made them fresh this morning. Want to try one?”
He should say no. Stick to his usual order, pay, leave. But the way you’re looking at him, like you actually want his opinion.
“Sure. Yeah, I’ll take one.”
You watch him consider the danish, and there’s something almost vulnerable about the way he weighs the decision. Like choosing a new pastry is somehow risky. Most customers grab whatever looks good and move on, but he approaches your display cases like he’s studying art.
When you ring him up—$12.50—he hands you a twenty and shakes his head when you reach for change. Same as always. That’s nearly a 60% tip, and he does it every single time without fanfare, like it’s the most natural thing in the world.
Your fingers brush together when during the money exchange. Jason feels sparks light up at the small touch. You raise a single brow, slightly taken back at the contact, but seeing the slight pink tinge dusting his cheeks, you can’t help but smile a little.
“Thanks.” He coughs, covering up his embarrassment, already backing toward his usual table by the window. The one where he thinks he’s hidden, where he can watch the street and eat in peace.
You don’t mention that you’ve started making extra cinnamon rolls on the days he usually comes. You don’t mention that you’ve been saving the last perfect pastry for him or that you’ve noticed him taking pictures of his food, quick and subtle, like he’s documenting something precious.
You definitely don’t mention that you know exactly who he is.
The day passes like any other. Customers trail in hour after hour, and the cozy, almost silent atmosphere of the early morning is replaced by soft conversations and peaceful laughter. Every customer finds their little corner in the bakery, settling in with coffee and pastries. You spend your day moving between the kitchen and register, working through the breakfast rush, lunch crowd, and afternoon treat seekers. The display cases shine under their warm lighting, showcasing seasonal specials and customer favorites. Between restocking croissants and ringing up orders, your mind drifts to Jason.
By the time you flip the sign to ‘CLOSED’ and lock the front door, the sun is already setting. The bakery feels different in the quiet—flour settled, ovens cooling, the lingering scent of vanilla and yeast your only companions. You finish cleaning the display cases and counting the register, muscle memory taking over as your thoughts drift back to your mysterious regular customer.
At home, you collapse onto your couch with a cup of tea, finally able to unwind. Almost automatically, you pull out your phone and open your bookmarks. The blog Sweet Velocity posted earlier today, and you’ve been looking forward to reading it since you saw the notification this morning.
NEW POST: “The Art of the Maple Pecan Danish.”
‘Tried something new today. Maple pecan danish from my usual spot—a risk that paid off in ways I didn’t expect. The pastry was ambitious: laminated dough folded with the patience of someone who understands that good things take time. The filling struck that perfect balance between sweet and complex. Sometimes stepping outside your comfort zone leads to the best discoveries. Sometimes taking chances on new things reminds you why you fell in love with the familiar ones in the first place.’
It’s obvious who is writing this blog. You’ve been keeping your eye on it for a while now. You’d actually call yourself a fan. This Sweet Velocity writer has captured your attention. Not only because of their charming commentary, but also because you know who they are. Jason always seemed too shy to even hold eye contact with you. And now in his blog, where he can escape the media’s scrutiny, he’s praising your bakery and calling you—the baker—cute.
If only he was aware of the fact you knew exactly who he was—a famous racer with a sweet tooth for your treats and an eye out for a cute baker like you.
The next morning, Jason arrives at 6:43 AM instead of his usual 6:41. Progress, you think, watching him approach the counter with marginally less tension in his shoulders.
“Morning,” he says, and this time he almost meets your eyes. “The usual?”
“Brown butter cinnamon roll?” You’re already reaching for the best one—the one you definitely didn’t set aside for him. “How was the danish yesterday?”
He pauses, clearly not expecting the question. “It was really good. The technique was impressive.”
“Technique?” You raise an eyebrow, genuinely curious. Most customers just say things taste good or bad.
“The lamination. The layers.” He catches himself getting technical and ducks his head. “I mean, it was flaky. Really flaky.”
There’s something endearing about watching him stumble over his words, like he’s not used to talking about food with someone who might actually understand.
You want to tease him a little. This plan of yours might be a little devious, but you can’t help it. The sight of someone like him turning into a blushing mess in your hands is a chance you cannot let go.
“‘The pastry was ambitious,’ in your opinion?” You quote back his own words from the blog, your eyes locking onto his face to see his reaction. The sight of it is rewarding.
Jason freezes completely. His eyes widen, they dart to you before looking panicked around the room, as if he’s looking for an escape. The pink tinge that coats his cheeks that you’re used to becomes even more prominent. Jason can feel how it reaches his ears too. Suddenly the bakery feels too hot for him. He tugs at his cap, trying to cover his embarrassed face before speaking up.
“How did you?—”
“The blog. I follow it. Love your review of those macarons from last week.”
You can imagine the gears turning in his head as he tries to piece together how you found out and how to respond like a puzzle.
“I can explain—”
“No need.” You chuckle lightly, feeling a little bad you’ve panicked him so much. You aren’t sure that dropping the fact that you know he’s also a racer will help this situation in any way. It might freak him out even more. And you’ve teased the poor man enough. “I just wanted to say thanks for all the kind words about this place. Even if you never mentioned it by name.”
Jason’s shoulders relax a bit. “You… you’re not mad?” Disbelief and relief coat his tone at the same time.
“Mad? You’ve been giving me a masterclass in writing with your blog basically. Not to mention the feedback is really helpful for me to improve my baking in anyway. I’m flattered.”
He seems to calm down a bit from the scare you gave him. He even leans in closer to the register. You noticed how big he was the first time you saw him, but now that he is so close, you can see the size difference between the two of you. You’re not small yourself, you’d say you have an average build. But nothing is average about him.
You can feel your heart skip a beat at the close proximity. You’re not sure if he feels the same.
Suddenly Jason tilts his head, trying to get a closer look at you. As if he’s trying to memorize your face. You’re sure you’re blushing now. You only now remember how he had called you cute in his blog. The tables are turned on you in a matter of seconds. Now you’re the one who’s flustered.
Jason seems to be enjoying the sight in front of him. The corners of his lips curl and he speaks up. “Okay, but seriously, how did you know?”
It takes you a second to clear your mind and focus. “You described my cinnamon rolls as having ‘the perfect balance of comfort and complexity, like a well-tuned engine.” You try and hold eye contact with him, but his eyes seem too intense, even though he couldn’t even look at you the last day. “Plus, you’re the only person who eats them with that level of admiration and you photograph them.”
“I photograph them?” He asks, and now it’s your turn to be surprised by his statement.
“You think I don’t notice you taking pictures? You’re sneaky, but not that sneaky.”
“So you’ve been watching me, huh?”
Your heart skips a beat. You look at him dumbfounded. How did you end up in this situation? Suddenly you’re the one a flustered mess. Yes, you’ve been watching him. But he asks with an air of confidence you didn’t expect from a quiet guy like him. You feel the need to fluster him back.
“While we are on the subject of watching each other, why don’t you call me cute to my face since you’re so comfortable typing it out on your blog?”
Jason’s eyes sparkle slightly with a glint you haven’t seen before. He smiles nervously, fidgeting around the register to gather his confidence again.
“What?” You challenge him. “Too shy?”
He scoffs with a light laugh following it. “No. But I’m sure you’d like to see me shy.”
God curse him and his boyish charm. You do want to see him shy. It’s the whole reason you quoted one of the lines from his blog right in his face. Which had worked to get you to your goal, but only for a few moments before Jason fired back.
“Maybe I do.” You admit with a cocky smile which seems to startle him. “Who wouldn't want to see a renowned racer praise their treats?”
The admission that you know who he is hangs in the air. You almost think you crossed a line. Maybe you came off too strong. But to your surprise Jason smiles. A truly genuine smile paints his lips and you’re sure that sight is sweeter than any pastry in this whole bakery.
“The bakery treats or you?”
You feel like you’ve been turned a mess in his hands. There’s a fluttering feeling in your stomach that is suspiciously similar to butterflies. You know you’re blushing because Jason can’t seem to take his eyes off of you. Or maybe that’s because he just likes looking at you. He did say you were cute.
“Smooth.” You chuckle to hide your embarrassment. “Very smooth. You aren’t so bad yourself.” You say, words a little too quiet.
Jason shuffles near the register, slowly inching closer. He’s like an eager puppy, waiting for your compliments and treats. He doesn’t want fo come off as too eager, but he can’t help but feel a strange pull to this bakery and you as well.
“What? I didn’t hear you.” He says in faux confusion, as if he didn’t actually hear what you said perfectly. Your raised brow only spurs him on.
“Are you serious?” You deadpan, but the smile doesn’t leave your lips. “One might say you’re desperate for compliments.”
“Oh, so you did compliment me, huh?” He quips, voice tinged with satisfaction at his small victory.
“You better return that compliment.”
“Want me to say you’re cute again?” He asks, the satisfaction in his voice turns into shaky nervousness, as if he’s testing the waters.
“Yes.” You reply quickly and you can see the small spark of surprise in his eyes.
Jason’s confidence wavers for just a moment at your direct response, that familiar pink creeping back across his cheekbones. But he doesn't look away this time.
“You’re cute,” he says, voice softer now, more genuine than teasing. “Really cute. And talented. And...” He trails off, seeming to realize he’s about to ramble.
“And?” you prompt, leaning slightly closer across the counter.
“And I’ve been coming here for three months trying to work up the courage to have an actual conversation with you instead of just writing about you in my blog like some kind of stalker.”
The admission hangs between you. You can see the exact moment he second-guesses himself, his hand moving toward his cap again.
“Well.” You say, reaching across to still his hand before he can pull the brim lower. “Good thing I read your blog, then. Saved us both some time.”
His hand is warm under yours, calloused in ways that speak of more than just steering wheels—maybe he works on his own cars, or has hobbies beyond racing. You find yourself curious about all the details his blog doesn’t cover.
“So what happens now?” he asks, not moving his hand away. “Do I keep pretending to be incognito, or do you start charging me extra for being famous?”
“Depends. Are you going to keep writing about my ‘ambitious pastries’ and ‘cute baker,’ or are you going to start asking said cute baker out for coffee sometime when they’re not covered in flour?”
The question surprises you as much as it does him—you hadn’t planned to be so forward. But three months of watching him eat alone by the window, three months of reading his thoughtful reviews, three months of carefully saving him the best cinnamon roll each morning—maybe it’s time to stop dancing around whatever this is.
Jason’s smile is answer enough before he even speaks. “What time do you close?”
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— SWEET VELOCITY
ㅤㅤㅤㅤ𝑗ason peter todd
contains: modern au, bakery!au, gn!reader, 3k wc, racer!jason & baker!reader, fluff, mutual pining, nervous and shy jason, author tried to research bakery ’n racing terms :p
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𓏲 𓌔𓌔 ➴ㅤㅤProfessional race car driver Jason Todd sneaks into your bakery every morning to indulge his secret sweet tooth while avoiding fan recognition. When you finally piece together that your quiet customer is also your favorite food blogger, you can’t help but feel something for him. Fortunately for you, the feeling is mutual.
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The bell above the door chimes softly as Jason pushes into the small bakery, shoulders hunched and baseball cap pulled low. It’s 6:41 AM—early enough that the morning rush hasn’t started, late enough that the display cases are filled with golden pastries that make his mouth water despite himself. He shouldn’t be here. Again. But the cinnamon rolls at Flour & sugar have ruined him for anywhere else and he’s got a race this weekend that’ll probably end with him stress-eating his way through half their stock.
You’re piping the last of the vanilla buttercream onto a batch of cupcakes for the display cases when you hear the familiar chime of the front door. It’s early—earlier than most costumers venture out for pastries—but you know exactly who it is. The same broad shoulders, the same cautious way of moving through your small bakery like he’s afraid of being spotted. He’s been coming here for three months now, always cash, always generous tips, always gone before the morning crowd arrives.
You have a regular customer who thinks he’s invisible. He’s not.
Of course you’ve taken notice of him. It’s impossible not too. At first you didn’t give his presence that much thought. But suddenly you started to get used to his visits and he suddenly became part of your schedule, part of your day and the bakery’s as well. Him sitting near the window became a welcomed sight almost every morning. You’ve developed a habit, you perk up every time you hear the bell above the door ring in the early hours of the morning, thinking it’s him—hoping it’s him.
Which is ridiculous. You’ve only had a few conversations with this man. There is no way he feels even the slightest of the same about you or the bakery.
The warm scent of yeast and vanilla travels through the bakery, mixing with the soft jazz playing in the background. The atmosphere is welcoming, cozy—everything Jason needs after the high-pressure world of racing circuits and media obligations.
Jason doesn’t glance at the chalkboard menus scattered around the bakery walls, he already has every signature item memorized. Brown butter cinnamon rolls, flaky croissants, seasonal scones that change with your mood and the weather. Three months of visits will do that.
He feels his shoulders relax when he sees the empty bakery, almost as if he’s afraid of other visitors recognizing him. His eyes trail over the small storefront with its light wooden tables, then to the display counter with its warm golden lighting, before landing on you at the register. You’ve just emerged from the kitchen, flour dusting your apron, a slight smile playing at your lips.
His eyes widen as he makes eye contact with you, and he’s always this nervous when entering your bakery. He remembers the first day he came in like it was yesterday—nervous energy, trying to stay unrecognized, having an internal monologue about finding the perfect cinnamon roll and struggling to hold eye contact with the cute baker. He hopes you haven’t noticed how he stands out like a sore thumb among your usual clientele.
But you do notice. You notice everything.
A certain type of clientele visit your bakery—students cramming for exams, older folks meeting for their weekly coffee dates, families with children whose eyes light up at the sight of decorated cupcakes. Not professional race car drivers trying to hide behind baseball caps.
Of course, he isn’t aware that you know who he is. The formula racing circuit might be a world far from yours, but you’ve at least heard of Jason Todd. His reputation precedes him—aggressive driving style, consistent podium finishes, the kind of media scrutiny that would make anyone want to disappear into a quiet bakery at dawn.
You’re happy he decides to chose your quiet little bakery.
What surprises you isn’t that he’s famous, but that this particular racer has such a sweet tooth for your creations. His favorite, without question, are the cinnamon rolls—the way he savors each bite like it’s a small piece of heaven tells you everything you need to know about why he keeps coming back.
Jason approaches the counter with practiced casualness, though his heart rate picks up slightly. Three months, and he still feels like an imposter in this warm, flour-dusted world.
“Morning,” he says, voice carefully neutral. “Could I get two of the brown butter cinnamon rolls? And maybe...” His eyes drift to a new pastry he doesn’t recognize. “What’s that one?”
“Maple pecan danish,” you reply, and there’s something in your tone—not recognition exactly, but familiarity. You’ve grown to like seeing him. “Made them fresh this morning. Want to try one?”
He should say no. Stick to his usual order, pay, leave. But the way you’re looking at him, like you actually want his opinion.
“Sure. Yeah, I’ll take one.”
You watch him consider the danish, and there’s something almost vulnerable about the way he weighs the decision. Like choosing a new pastry is somehow risky. Most customers grab whatever looks good and move on, but he approaches your display cases like he’s studying art.
When you ring him up—$12.50—he hands you a twenty and shakes his head when you reach for change. Same as always. That’s nearly a 60% tip, and he does it every single time without fanfare, like it’s the most natural thing in the world.
Your fingers brush together when during the money exchange. Jason feels sparks light up at the small touch. You raise a single brow, slightly taken back at the contact, but seeing the slight pink tinge dusting his cheeks, you can’t help but smile a little.
“Thanks.” He coughs, covering up his embarrassment, already backing toward his usual table by the window. The one where he thinks he’s hidden, where he can watch the street and eat in peace.
You don’t mention that you’ve started making extra cinnamon rolls on the days he usually comes. You don’t mention that you’ve been saving the last perfect pastry for him or that you’ve noticed him taking pictures of his food, quick and subtle, like he’s documenting something precious.
You definitely don’t mention that you know exactly who he is.
The day passes like any other. Customers trail in hour after hour, and the cozy, almost silent atmosphere of the early morning is replaced by soft conversations and peaceful laughter. Every customer finds their little corner in the bakery, settling in with coffee and pastries. You spend your day moving between the kitchen and register, working through the breakfast rush, lunch crowd, and afternoon treat seekers. The display cases shine under their warm lighting, showcasing seasonal specials and customer favorites. Between restocking croissants and ringing up orders, your mind drifts to Jason.
By the time you flip the sign to ‘CLOSED’ and lock the front door, the sun is already setting. The bakery feels different in the quiet—flour settled, ovens cooling, the lingering scent of vanilla and yeast your only companions. You finish cleaning the display cases and counting the register, muscle memory taking over as your thoughts drift back to your mysterious regular customer.
At home, you collapse onto your couch with a cup of tea, finally able to unwind. Almost automatically, you pull out your phone and open your bookmarks. The blog Sweet Velocity posted earlier today, and you’ve been looking forward to reading it since you saw the notification this morning.
NEW POST: “The Art of the Maple Pecan Danish.”
‘Tried something new today. Maple pecan danish from my usual spot—a risk that paid off in ways I didn’t expect. The pastry was ambitious: laminated dough folded with the patience of someone who understands that good things take time. The filling struck that perfect balance between sweet and complex. Sometimes stepping outside your comfort zone leads to the best discoveries. Sometimes taking chances on new things reminds you why you fell in love with the familiar ones in the first place.’
It’s obvious who is writing this blog. You’ve been keeping your eye on it for a while now. You’d actually call yourself a fan. This Sweet Velocity writer has captured your attention. Not only because of their charming commentary, but also because you know who they are. Jason always seemed too shy to even hold eye contact with you. And now in his blog, where he can escape the media’s scrutiny, he’s praising your bakery and calling you—the baker—cute.
If only he was aware of the fact you knew exactly who he was—a famous racer with a sweet tooth for your treats and an eye out for a cute baker like you.
The next morning, Jason arrives at 6:43 AM instead of his usual 6:41. Progress, you think, watching him approach the counter with marginally less tension in his shoulders.
“Morning,” he says, and this time he almost meets your eyes. “The usual?”
“Brown butter cinnamon roll?” You’re already reaching for the best one—the one you definitely didn’t set aside for him. “How was the danish yesterday?”
He pauses, clearly not expecting the question. “It was really good. The technique was impressive.”
“Technique?” You raise an eyebrow, genuinely curious. Most customers just say things taste good or bad.
“The lamination. The layers.” He catches himself getting technical and ducks his head. “I mean, it was flaky. Really flaky.”
There’s something endearing about watching him stumble over his words, like he’s not used to talking about food with someone who might actually understand.
You want to tease him a little. This plan of yours might be a little devious, but you can’t help it. The sight of someone like him turning into a blushing mess in your hands is a chance you cannot let go.
“‘The pastry was ambitious,’ in your opinion?” You quote back his own words from the blog, your eyes locking onto his face to see his reaction. The sight of it is rewarding.
Jason freezes completely. His eyes widen, they dart to you before looking panicked around the room, as if he’s looking for an escape. The pink tinge that coats his cheeks that you’re used to becomes even more prominent. Jason can feel how it reaches his ears too. Suddenly the bakery feels too hot for him. He tugs at his cap, trying to cover his embarrassed face before speaking up.
“How did you?—”
“The blog. I follow it. Love your review of those macarons from last week.”
You can imagine the gears turning in his head as he tries to piece together how you found out and how to respond like a puzzle.
“I can explain—”
“No need.” You chuckle lightly, feeling a little bad you’ve panicked him so much. You aren’t sure that dropping the fact that you know he’s also a racer will help this situation in any way. It might freak him out even more. And you’ve teased the poor man enough. “I just wanted to say thanks for all the kind words about this place. Even if you never mentioned it by name.”
Jason’s shoulders relax a bit. “You… you’re not mad?” Disbelief and relief coat his tone at the same time.
“Mad? You’ve been giving me a masterclass in writing with your blog basically. Not to mention the feedback is really helpful for me to improve my baking in anyway. I’m flattered.”
He seems to calm down a bit from the scare you gave him. He even leans in closer to the register. You noticed how big he was the first time you saw him, but now that he is so close, you can see the size difference between the two of you. You’re not small yourself, you’d say you have an average build. But nothing is average about him.
You can feel your heart skip a beat at the close proximity. You’re not sure if he feels the same.
Suddenly Jason tilts his head, trying to get a closer look at you. As if he’s trying to memorize your face. You’re sure you’re blushing now. You only now remember how he had called you cute in his blog. The tables are turned on you in a matter of seconds. Now you’re the one who’s flustered.
Jason seems to be enjoying the sight in front of him. The corners of his lips curl and he speaks up. “Okay, but seriously, how did you know?”
It takes you a second to clear your mind and focus. “You described my cinnamon rolls as having ‘the perfect balance of comfort and complexity, like a well-tuned engine.” You try and hold eye contact with him, but his eyes seem too intense, even though he couldn’t even look at you the last day. “Plus, you’re the only person who eats them with that level of admiration and you photograph them.”
“I photograph them?” He asks, and now it’s your turn to be surprised by his statement.
“You think I don’t notice you taking pictures? You’re sneaky, but not that sneaky.”
“So you’ve been watching me, huh?”
Your heart skips a beat. You look at him dumbfounded. How did you end up in this situation? Suddenly you’re the one a flustered mess. Yes, you’ve been watching him. But he asks with an air of confidence you didn’t expect from a quiet guy like him. You feel the need to fluster him back.
“While we are on the subject of watching each other, why don’t you call me cute to my face since you’re so comfortable typing it out on your blog?”
Jason’s eyes sparkle slightly with a glint you haven’t seen before. He smiles nervously, fidgeting around the register to gather his confidence again.
“What?” You challenge him. “Too shy?”
He scoffs with a light laugh following it. “No. But I’m sure you’d like to see me shy.”
God curse him and his boyish charm. You do want to see him shy. It’s the whole reason you quoted one of the lines from his blog right in his face. Which had worked to get you to your goal, but only for a few moments before Jason fired back.
“Maybe I do.” You admit with a cocky smile which seems to startle him. “Who wouldn't want to see a renowned racer praise their treats?”
The admission that you know who he is hangs in the air. You almost think you crossed a line. Maybe you came off too strong. But to your surprise Jason smiles. A truly genuine smile paints his lips and you’re sure that sight is sweeter than any pastry in this whole bakery.
“The bakery treats or you?”
You feel like you’ve been turned a mess in his hands. There’s a fluttering feeling in your stomach that is suspiciously similar to butterflies. You know you’re blushing because Jason can’t seem to take his eyes off of you. Or maybe that’s because he just likes looking at you. He did say you were cute.
“Smooth.” You chuckle to hide your embarrassment. “Very smooth. You aren’t so bad yourself.” You say, words a little too quiet.
Jason shuffles near the register, slowly inching closer. He’s like an eager puppy, waiting for your compliments and treats. He doesn’t want fo come off as too eager, but he can’t help but feel a strange pull to this bakery and you as well.
“What? I didn’t hear you.” He says in faux confusion, as if he didn’t actually hear what you said perfectly. Your raised brow only spurs him on.
“Are you serious?” You deadpan, but the smile doesn’t leave your lips. “One might say you’re desperate for compliments.”
“Oh, so you did compliment me, huh?” He quips, voice tinged with satisfaction at his small victory.
“You better return that compliment.”
“Want me to say you’re cute again?” He asks, the satisfaction in his voice turns into shaky nervousness, as if he’s testing the waters.
“Yes.” You reply quickly and you can see the small spark of surprise in his eyes.
Jason’s confidence wavers for just a moment at your direct response, that familiar pink creeping back across his cheekbones. But he doesn't look away this time.
“You’re cute,” he says, voice softer now, more genuine than teasing. “Really cute. And talented. And...” He trails off, seeming to realize he’s about to ramble.
“And?” you prompt, leaning slightly closer across the counter.
“And I’ve been coming here for three months trying to work up the courage to have an actual conversation with you instead of just writing about you in my blog like some kind of stalker.”
The admission hangs between you. You can see the exact moment he second-guesses himself, his hand moving toward his cap again.
“Well.” You say, reaching across to still his hand before he can pull the brim lower. “Good thing I read your blog, then. Saved us both some time.”
His hand is warm under yours, calloused in ways that speak of more than just steering wheels—maybe he works on his own cars, or has hobbies beyond racing. You find yourself curious about all the details his blog doesn’t cover.
“So what happens now?” he asks, not moving his hand away. “Do I keep pretending to be incognito, or do you start charging me extra for being famous?”
“Depends. Are you going to keep writing about my ‘ambitious pastries’ and ‘cute baker,’ or are you going to start asking said cute baker out for coffee sometime when they’re not covered in flour?”
The question surprises you as much as it does him—you hadn’t planned to be so forward. But three months of watching him eat alone by the window, three months of reading his thoughtful reviews, three months of carefully saving him the best cinnamon roll each morning—maybe it’s time to stop dancing around whatever this is.
Jason’s smile is answer enough before he even speaks. “What time do you close?”
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Spoiling
Summary: when he suddenly gets spoiled by out of the blue
A/N: or when he becomes a devastating victim to DC's horrible writing (iykyk)
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Dick:
It isn’t expected but whole-heartedly welcomed nonetheless as he chuckles at your administration. 
“Every part of you makes you attractive, you know that? Every part of you is so damn attractive. Well, except for the occasional emotional constipation and being cunning towards everyone close to you.” 
The last part he isn’t sure if that was meant to be an insult though he lets it slide as you continue peppering his face with your lips. 
When you had gone out, he was going to watch T.V. in the living room, making himself comfortable on the sofa. However, almost as if you turned around the second you got there, it wasn’t long at all for you to walk back through the doors, crawl into his lap, and cradle him in between your hands. 
“Aw, if I didn’t know better, I would think someone missed me already.” 
“Don’t get too full of yourself, mister.” He yelps, more out of over exaggeration when you pinch (and lightly in fact which you argue later) his cheek.
Letting out a whine, he turns his head and presses his lip against your hand. 
“But, you still love me.” Giving you the puppy-eyes all while he says that. 
“Yes, every part of you.” 
He grins and pulls you down with him, returning the favor you showed him while listening to your laughter ringing sweetly in his ears.
Jason:
He doesn’t know what’s possessing you, but he’s not complaining.
“You’ve never done a single wrong in your life.” 
“Mhm.”
“You’re not crazy whatsoever.” 
“Right.” 
“Your face is worth more than a billion bars of gold to get punched with a nasty right-hook.”
“O…Kay?” 
Earlier, you said you were going to go to the bookstore to pick up the books you ordered only to come back in less than five minutes, huffing and puffing. He was planning to do some light reading as he waited for you on the couch, not at all expecting himself to get pulled into a hug. Well, just his head anyways, his cheek feeling the fabric of your shirt while your arms wrap themselves around him. 
And as much as he would like to know what exactly had happened to cause you to be like this, he didn’t plan asking anytime soon. He’s currently enjoying all his senses being engulfed in you with the occasional kisses you press into the crown of his head while telling him how you love all of him in every way and will support him unconditionally. 
By the time you're finally done showering him in your affection, he kisses you on the lips and cuddles you for the rest of the day, spoiling you back as his blood runs warm and his heart pounds loudly in his chest from his love for you.
Tim:
He doesn’t know how much more he can handle. Your thumbs drawing circles on his cheeks, your eyes clear and trained solely on his that makes him wonder if you’re peering into his sole. That? All of that isn’t even the worst part.
“I really don’t get it. You’re pretty, you like to skateboard and play DND, you have a social life with a bunch of civilian high school friends including Sebastian Ives, - did I already mention you’re pretty? Like pretty, pretty?” 
Yes? No? How’s he supposed to know when his brain is currently fried? No thought, all the heat and high blood pressure getting to him because his face is too close for comfort to yours. 
Plans to confront you regarding what had happened while you were out flies out the window, mentally noting away the hints you’ve given starting from your abrupt return to you holding him as if he’s the most precious being in the whole world. Not that he dislikes it, he’s more concerned that if he asks you to do it every day,  it’ll cause you to end up getting exhausted and no longer have the energy to continue. 
Reminding himself to check the security cameras later, he lets himself melt and become puddy while letting a happy hum when he catches you now rambling how he’s your pretty. 
“Exclusively yours?” Eyes squinted, lips curled up into a love-drunken smile as he wraps himself around you, snuggling into your warmth.
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𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝・act iii
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‧₊˚ ⋅* ‧₊ a jason todd x f!reader fic in a pirate/mermaid au!
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in which you're a mermaid of the seas, blessed with a love for swimming with freedom, and jason is a sailor of the seas, blessed with a love for you.
or, the story of a sailor, a mermaid, and what could be.
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word count: 7.4k
warnings: more grief, nothing else really apart from some real plot!
notes: oh my days. im ngl people i had a struggle this chapter because i had no idea where i wanted to go from the last chap but now...hehehehe...we're starting guys!!! it's actually going to be so exciting!!!!! please enjoy :)
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Tim’s asleep by the time you reach his bedroom. You must’ve been talking to Bruce for longer than expected or Tim’s much more exhausted than he let on—or both, actually, the more you think about it. You brush dark strands out of his eyes, gently tucking him in a little tighter, and he leans into your touch like the child he is. 
You sit there, for a while. The sun starts to set, and you sit by Tim, gently brushing his hair out of his face. It inevitably tumbles back into place though, and you play with the straight strands quietly. 
Everything is still in that room. When Tim sleeps, he barely moves, breathing so softly that he could honestly be mistaken for the dead. Your breathing system is much more efficient than a human’s, so your breathing is shallow. The dust suspends in the air, illuminated by the golden glow of sunset.
It’s peaceful. It’s temporary.
When you finally leave the room, Alfred is passing by, holding a tray of soup in his hands. “Master Tim is asleep?” he asks, not pausing.
You fall into step behind him. “Yes. He must’ve been tired.”
“He was waiting up all night in anticipation for your return,” Alfred murmurs, coming to a stop in front of a room you’ve never entered before. “He’s missed you.” He clears his throat, and then knocks, expertly balancing the tray on one hand. “I have your dinner, Master Dick.”
There’s shuffling from inside, a muffled curse, before the door is opening with a disheveled Richard behind it. He barely blinks at you. “Hey, Alfie,” Richard says, with a tired smile, “you didn’t have to. It’s not that big of a deal—I’m not that hungry anyways.”
“It’s your favourite bouillabaisse,” Alfred replies, smoothly.
Richard hesitates. 
“My arms are getting tired,” Alfred continues in a bald-faced lie, and he not-so-subtly pushes the tray forwards. “I also have other work to get to, so if you don’t mind, please take this load off of me.”
“You’re not playing nice,” Richard complains, but takes the tray easily with a single hand, the other still resting against the door. His eyes flicker over to you, expression deceptively calm as he asks, “Did you want to come in?”
“No,” you say automatically, “I’m heading out to visit Jason.”
The air loses some of its warmth. Alfred tucks his hands behind his back, glancing at you with something akin to approval in his eyes. Opposite the two of you, Richard’s brows furrow.
“Visit…Jason?” 
“Yes.” You gesture to the hallway that leads out to the private beach that the Waynes own. “His grave.”
Richard nods slowly. “Yes, I know. Do you—do you go often?”
“Whenever I’m here,” you answer. “I would invite you, but you have bouillabaisse to eat.”
A smile flickers onto the man’s face. “That’s true,” he agrees, and he nods at you and Alfred. “I might pop by later. Thanks for the food, Alfred. You know I can never say no to you.”
“You’d be surprised,” Alfred says dryly, before bowing in response. “Enjoy your dinner, Master Dick. Miss, would you like me to fetch a coat for you when you go outside?”
“It’s fine, I won’t be out for long,” you dismiss. “Get some rest, Alfred.”
The elderly man smiles at you, and you think if he were any less composed, he’d reach out to hug or touch you. But the two of you have a tacit understanding with physical affection—and so he simply nods, before turning on his heel and leaving.
Before you can go, though, Richard calls out your name. You pause, and you turn, eyebrow raised. “Yes?”
“You were,” Richard pauses to find the right word, “very close with Jason, weren’t you?”
You frown. How are you supposed to answer that?
He clears his throat when you don’t seem to respond. “Did he…did he ever talk about…living here? In the Manor?”
You tug Jason’s jacket closer, and you answer honestly. “Not really. He always preferred the sea.”
“Oh.” Richard blinks. “Right. Yeah. I remember.”
He seems to struggle trying to stay present in the conversation, gaze looking at you, but then past you. His grip on the bouillabaisse tightens, and you glance over your shoulder just in case someone—like Bruce—happened to be loitering, but there’s no one there. Looking back at Richard, you frown. He doesn’t seem, well, that okay. 
“Richard?” you prompt tentatively. “Is there anything you need?”
“Dick,” he corrects, almost subconsciously, eyes blinking rapidly as his gaze meets yours. “Right. Yeah—sorry for holding you back. It was nice to chat.”
“Yes, have a nice meal.” You incline your head, going for a smile. He shuffles back into his room, door clicking shut softly behind him, and then it’s just you in the hallway.
Richard Grayson is…not what you expected. You knew not to use Jason’s recounts of his elder brother as a part of your expectations—Jason extolled him as if he is the sun himself, and you found it rather endearing that he would find no fault in his brother—but even then, you were sure Richard is supposed to be charismatic and inspiring at the very least.
He is charismatic, to a certain extent. But there’s a tiredness to the lines of his shoulders that reminds you far too much of Bruce, and it makes your heart twist.
If Jason was alive, now at the age of an adult, would he grow up to be like these two? Lose his spark?
You shiver at the thought. Or maybe it’s the chilly breeze as you step out of the back door of Wayne Manor, the coastal wind rushing at your face. 
Jason’s grave is stationed underneath a large, thick coastal oak, his tombstone pristine clean with how often Alfred tends to it. You settle into a kneel in the sand, feeling the coarseness of the grains against your knee, and you lean against the stone. It’s cold, biting against your skin, and you sigh.
“Hi Jay,” you say, looking out to the sea. “Long time no see.”
The wind billows, cooing against your ear in response. You smile, and you tuck yourself a little closer to the tombstone. 
The waves crash onto the beach. Then they recede. And then they try again. In the distance, on the horizon, ships glide across the water, moving in and out of the economic centre that Gotham is. If you squint, you can make out the red of the Royal Navy, and the blue-greens of merchant ships. Jason once mused about joining the Navy, saying something about how the colour red suited him, but now he can only gaze at it from this anchored position in the sand.
Having grown out of your adolescence when you’d run relatively cold, your body heat is warm enough to ease the cold of the tombstone, and you relax further against it. Before you forget, you tuck your hand into the pocket of Jason’s jacket and pull out your crumpled ticket.
You smooth it out between your fingers. Todd, it reads. 
Something inside you warms, but you ignore it in favour for tucking it underneath a stone on top of Jason’s grave. “A gift,” you tell him, watching the piece of paper flicker in the wind. “It’s probably the last time travelling I’ll be travelling—I think you should hold onto it. I’ll somehow lose it.”
The waves continue to crash in the background, the wind howling as the sun begins to set. You like to think that in the human afterlife, Jason is tugging on your ticket and examining it with awe. It makes you smile, and you close your eyes.
For a moment, it’s just you, Jason, and the sea. Just like it used to be. 
You can almost hear Jason’s laughter cackling around you, like that one time you had been mortified to beat Bruce in a bet that meant the old man had to dye his hair pink. There are the pats of his feet as he dances across the deck of the Robin, and the splash of water as he dives in into the ocean, making your heart seize with fear. But he’s always had faith in you to grab him if he couldn’t fight against the currents, and so he always bursts into raucous laughter even when you scowl at the false fright.
The only true sound, though, is the thrums of your heartbeat, the only thing that is alive in this space of two.
It doesn’t take long for the sun to disappear, bringing a chill with the new blanket of darkness. The sky is cloudy, because this is Gotham, and you start to lose visibility. It’s about time you headed in.
Leaving Jason is always hard. You only tear yourself away when Alfred comes out to light the external oil lamps, and he waves you over. He gently lays another jacket over your shoulder, and walks you in.
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Usually, you go into town to stay the night. You and Bruce have an agreement in that he would never force you to stay in the Manor, especially when every corner has a remnant of Jason, his laughter, and his memories. But you hadn’t expected him to allow you out of the Manor this time; even with Richard tagging along, you thought that the whole reason why Bruce had delayed your departure to the sea was because you were somehow in danger. 
Bruce never would’ve gone into the specifics—he was extremely conscious of any information he gave out, especially when it concerned him and his…cases. Still, when you had asked if you could still head into town, he had given it some thought, nodded once, and said, “Take Dick with you. It’ll do you good.”
Now, though, you’re not quite sure if he meant it would do you good, or do Richard good. Because between the two of you, you somehow are the more talkative one, and that is a true feat. 
The two of you end up awkwardly sharing a horse, exchanging short greetings of ‘hey’ and ‘thanks for taking me’, before you’re pulling into town. Your hand gently clutches onto the back of Richard’s coat as his steed carries you both, the gentle rhythm of horseback riding filling the silence.
Richard is polite, like any member of the Wayne family, and so he swings off of the saddle first, before offering a hand to let you down. You accept, using the extra stability to land lightly, and you give him a small smile as thanks.
He nods at you. “This is the Ivy Inn. I’m staying across the road, so if you need anything, just shout.”
You nod. He offers a gentle smile, before starting to move away. 
“Richard,” you say quietly, and he pauses. He turns, reins in his hands, and if he wasn’t trained by Bruce, you’re pretty sure he’d be fidgeting with it.
“Yeah?”
You set your jaw firmly. “Could you please tell me if Bruce is using me as bait to lure out his newest case?”
Richard’s eyebrows raise up into his hair, and there’s a moment of silence as he processes your words. Then he lets out a disbelieving laugh, and he shakes his head tiredly. “Wow, even you’re not exempt from his manipulative, melodramatic tendencies? Colour me surprised.”
“Are you going to answer?” you reply, smoothly.
“Honestly, I don’t know,” Richard shrugs, and he looks to be truthful, “Bruce barely tells me a thing these days. Says something about not wanting to draw me into his bullshit—which is bullshit in itself, because I always get dragged into it one way or another.”
“Because you’re family,” you note.
Richard sighs, looking over to his horse. It chuffs, and he pats it gently. “Yeah, well,” he sounds tired, “family’s family, I guess.”
A silence settles, and Richard looks over his shoulder warily to the inn he and his friends are staying at. It’s much rowdier than yours, laughter echoing from the bottom floor where there’s most likely a pub, and he glances back at you. “Anything else?” he asks, finally.
“No.” You smile. “It was nice meeting you, Richard.”
“Dick,” he corrects, but he smiles back, “though don’t think I didn’t catch you calling Tim, Timothy. He actually lets you—colour me surprised yet again.”
“Habit,” you explain, knowing that he’ll understand. “Thank you for taking me into town.”
He waves, and starts to cross the road. “Let me know if you need anything,” he calls, his steed following behind him obediently, “family’s family!”
For a second, you frown, because technically you’re not family. But you remember to wipe the confusion clear, and wave back, and he doesn’t seem to notice the delay. You watch as he goes to leave his horse in the care of the innkeepers, laughing to the boy and clasping him on the shoulder as he passes over his reins. It’s as if something changes in the atmosphere, and something heavy lifts off of Richard’s shoulders. Seeing his face light up into that smile that Jason used to describe to you, well. It seems it still exists. 
The door behind you opens, and a familiar voice drawls, “Are you going to come in or keep watching your boytoy, hmm?”
“Pamela,” you sigh as you pivot to face her, giving her a look that tells her just how much you appreciate her calling Richard your ‘boytoy’. “How long have you been watching?”
A perfectly arched eyebrow meets you, amusement clear. “He’s pretty nice to look at,” she says agreeably, “but not your type at all. He’s too much of a downer. I thought you were into the overly optimistic types?”
“Pamela,” you repeat, walking into the inn past her and her sly smiles, “do you have some dinner?”
She laughs. “Always, dearie. Made that vegetable roast you seem to love.”
You made a noise of affirmation, slipping your jacket off as you sink into a seat by the bar. It’s late, now, so you’re the only one who waits patiently for food to appear. The quiet clutters of Pamela preparing your meal fills the silence, and you get comfortable in your seat.
You met Pamela the first time you had gotten lost on land. It was one of the first times you had been allowed to walk into town, as practice for assimilating into the human culture. As Bruce led you carefully through crowds, a rather raucous group knocked you out of his grip and you went spinning, panic gripping at your throat—you did not want to be alone in this foreign place, at all.
A set of sharp nails had dug into your arm, replacing Bruce’s hold, and managed to save you from being stampeded to death. Bruce hadn’t been too thrilled to find you hand-in-hand with one of his…case file associates, but he had thanked her stiffly for keeping you safe. 
Pamela had replied, “Next time, don’t leave such a dearie alone in the streets of Gotham. You and I both know the consequences.”
Bruce had then sat you down and warned you that Pamela Isley, who owned the Ivy Inn, was a master manipulator who isn’t above using anyone and anything to her disposal. You held back from drawing parallels with the very man who was telling you, and simply nodded. It was best to always agree with people on things they truly believed in. 
Despite that, you liked to spend time at Pamela’s establishment solely because it had a reputation so far-reaching that few dared to step foot inside. Whilst whispers talk about the illegal dealings that supposedly happen in the backrooms, or the sightings of serial murderer Harleen Quinzel who has been missing for the past eight years, you relished in the isolation that the establishment provided. 
You opt to stay inside your room almost the entirety of your stay. It’s quiet, there’s no complaints, and Pamela gives you free reign in the pool since no one else comes. Pamela seems to appreciate your patronage, so sometimes, she gives you vague warnings to stay out of the back hall at certain times, or not to use the back door until something has been cleaned. You take the warnings as the kind actions they are, so when Pamela has a glint in her eye when she comes over with your roast vegetables, you’re straightening up to attention.
“So,” she says, sliding across the plate and a set of cutlery, “you haven’t been promoting my place, by any chance?”
“Thank you,” you say politely, before shaking your head. “No, not really. You know no one voluntarily comes to Gotham.”
Pamela hums, nodding. “That’s true. Are you sure, though? No mentions?”
You peer up at her, a piece of carrot on your fork. “Why?” you ask, calmly.
She smiles. It’s a bit too wide. “Nothing. Eat up, dearie. Someone’s gotta look out for you if the big bad Bat is letting you walk around in this kind of climate.”
What climate? you want to ask, but you bite it back. If there’s anything you’ve learnt from your experience with both Bruce and Talia, it’s that you should never reveal when you have less information unless it’s a risk worth taking. So you opt for a neutral shrug, eating quietly, trying not to seem off-put by the way she watches you eat.
“Want a drink?” she offers, out of nowhere.
“Water, if you don’t mind,” you answer. Pamela nods, gliding away elegantly, green dress billowing behind her. She is, apart from Mistress Talia, one of the most feminine women you’ve ever met. She’s unafraid of it, flaunts it, and it makes you admire her despite her worrying reputation.
When she slides the glass over, she pauses before it reaches your hand. You can’t help but stiffen.
“Tell me one thing,” she says, conversationally. “What do you know about the Red Hood?”
This man again. He seems quite popular these days.
“Nothing,” you reply, truthfully, looking up to meet her gaze, “other than he’s new to the scene. Of crime, I’m assuming.”
“He’s killed fifty-one people in the past month,” Pamela states, matter-of-fact. “He’s hopped on my ships, Penguin’s ships, and Mask’s ships. He kills entire crews, who have families, and he sails the boat into the harbour but disappears like some ghost, leaving the boat drenched in blood.”
You eye the glass of water. Her grip tightens on it, perfectly shaped nails digging into the glass. The scratches eat at your ears.
“If you know anything,” she continues, tone deceptively calm, “you will tell me, won’t you? You know how I like to treat my crews.”
You don’t, because your entire existence above water is about staying out of trouble. But you incline your head, to give Pamela something, because she won’t let it go if you give her something vague.
Pamela looks at you. The nod isn’t enough.
“Does he have his own crew?” you ask, looking up at her. She evaluates you, smile gone, an apathetic stare crawling up and down your skin.
Then she smiles, and lets go of the glass. “Have a nice dinner, dearie. Do avoid the second floor, will you? I’ve left you the key to 302—it’s right by the staircase, you can’t miss it.”
With a swish of green silk, she’s gone, the double doors to the kitchen swinging shut behind her. You sit there, unmoving, for a few minutes, before tentatively reaching out for the glass of water.
You raise the glass to your lips, frown, and then stare down into the transparent liquid. You give it a whiff, hold it up to the light, and then your frown intensifies.
 You set the glass it back down on the counter top. Instead, you pick up your fork and knife, digging into your now lukewarm food, and fill your stomach with discomfort.
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The next morning, Pamela catches you before you leave. She wears her long hair up in a bun, and for a rare moment, she’s not wearing a lavish dress. There’s a tightness to the way she grips your wrist, and you blink at her.
She stares. And then she smiles. “Stay close with that pretty boy of yours, will you? For safety, of course.”
You have no appropriate response, so you simply nod. She lets you go, opening the front door for you, and waits for you to leave. Jason’s jacket is on your shoulders, and you stiffly give her your thanks as you exit, the door shutting firmly behind you. 
Richard is already waiting, but he’s not alone, and he’s laughing along with Roy and another woman. This other woman has hair fluffier than anything you’ve ever seen, and she vibrates with colour. Between Richard, who wears muted blues and Roy, who wears muted browns, this woman is dazzling with bright pinks, oranges, and purples.
Richard notices you first. He raises a hand in greeting, with much more ease than he did the day before. 
“Hey!” Roy grins, following Richard’s line of sight and pushing himself off the wall he was leaning against as you step out to meet the three of them. “Long time no see.”
“Yes,” you agree, even though it hasn’t been a day. Roy doesn’t seem offput by your lack of energy as opposed to his massive bundle of it, only grinning down at you brightly. 
“I am Kori,” the colourful woman introduces, loudly but kindly, and she offers a hand. “I am from the Northern Continent.”
“Oh,” you greet, shaking her hand, “well, it’s very nice to meet you. I’ve never met someone from the North before.”
“I did assume so,” Kori nods, handshake firm, “and I, myself, have never met a true mer before. It is a first for us both.”
You’re not surprised that Richard’s closest friends know that you’re a mer—which is, in theory, not supposed to be common knowledge. However, you are surprised that they don’t know that Richard himself is mer; although you know he doesn’t like talking about his mer history or background, you’d at least think his long-term companions know about his heritage. 
“It’s not what you’re thinking,” Richard says quickly, raising his hands placatingly, “she means a mer who has been brought up in mer culture. She’s fascinated. Unfortunately, I couldn’t give her much.”
Richard Grayson comes from a rare circle of mers where they had a nuclear family system similar to humans, due to close proximity to the other culture. However, this lends itself to higher risks of conflict between the two races—and, in a great tragedy, he was the victim of mer hunting and trafficking. This was when he was eight years old, and you remember the massive impact of the case on human-mer relations. 
“I see,” you nod, “but I doubt I’ll be helpful. I…am what many call a special case.”
“As am I, but I still have experiences to share,” Kori replies, completely undeterred. “Richard mentions that you may not have explored Gotham very much. Neither have I. I was hoping that you would be inclined to spend some time with us and look at all the stores.”
You look at Richard. He rubs the back of his neck sheepishly. “Tim mentioned that you’ve been meaning to go to Selina’s.”
“A reputable and respectable establishment,” Kori agrees. 
Roy shrugs. “So, if you’re not busy or anything, we were hoping you might want to tag along? It might be nice to get a second female perspective after the eighteenth fitting of clothes.”
“I thought that there were more of you,” you say, tentatively, because you don’t want to seem nosy.
“They’re off doing their own shopping,” Roy dismisses, “and honestly, they wouldn’t even want to come in the first place—something about differing fashion tastes. Dunno. Anyways, you free?”
“I have no plans,” you acquiesce. “Will we be heading to Selina’s first?”
“Have you had breakfast?” Richard asks.
You shake your head. You don’t really eat in the morning, as you’re typically not hungry.
“Then we’ll do that first,” he decides. “Anywhere in particular?”
Although they argue, mostly without heat, about food choices and which establishment they want to support, Kori ultimately wins out. You start to think that this is going to be thematic, and you’re proven right: Kori dictates where you go, often using the two men as manservants, getting them to hold her purchased items or fetch something that she saw earlier in another area of the store. They like to grumble, but they still listen to her, and it’s rather endearing to see.
It is…a fun day. You know that they’ve been sent to either surveil you, or protect you, because you recognise the tension in Richard’s stance and the bulge of a gun in Roy’s jacket pocket, but you ignore it in favour of enjoying their presence. 
Richard is far happier with his friends than in his Manor, and now you understand why he chooses to spent most of his time with them. Roy is a person with overfilling kindness and happiness, and he always accepts Kori’s demands with little complaint. Kori is firm, but gentle, and despite being someone who comes from an external culture, she wears it proudly and unabashedly. She coos over cute children, sometimes speaking excitedly in her mother tongue, and she never forgets to clasp your hand in hers when she’s rushing to another area of the store.
It’s nice. You appreciate what they’re doing. Distraction or not, you accept their company and make the most of it.
Later, you have dinner with the entire group. There is a Donna, a Wally, and Victor. They mention others—a Rachel, and a Garth—who didn’t travel with them, taking some time for themselves. You barely keep up in conversation, not knowing more than half the things they’re referencing, but they’re kind enough to ask you a few non-intrusive questions to make you feel included.
Richard walks you back to your inn once you give your goodbyes, and you feel like he trusts you a little bit more. You don’t comment, but he notices, and he gives you a shrug once he leads you to Pamela’s doorstep.
“Kori has a good eye for character,” he says, simply. “It was nice that you came along, so thank you. I think she really enjoyed having your input on colour coordination and how to accurately value pearls.”
You shrug. “That is what we learn, under the water.” You don’t raise the question as to why Richard relies on others to determine character, but you do file it away for later. 
“Do you…” you try to find words that are sensitive, “...remember? Anything from your time in the sea?”
Richard smiles, and it’s kind. “I know you’re curious. Surprised you managed to hold out this long, actually. I know people who would be less tactful.”
“Well,” you muse, “humans are inherently curious.”
“They are,” Richard agrees. “And no, I don’t remember. I can’t even remember my parents’ faces, or what kind of people they used to be. My earliest memory is of Bruce, in fact, and living on land.”
“You consider yourself human?”
Richard’s smile turns sad. “Can I?”
“It doesn’t matter,” you reply, making his brows furrow. “It shouldn’t define you. I will always be mer, but that doesn’t mean I cannot converse with humans, and vice versa. I do know that your family treasures you, and they are very much human.”
Richard sighs. “Well, I suppose Bruce can tolerate me on a good day.”
“On every day,” you affirm, patting his arm. “You are Bruce’s son, and Jason’s brother. These are the relationships that define you instead, not to people you cannot recall or cultures you do identify with.”
“Jason’s brother.” He hums, casting his eyes up to the gloomy sky characteristic of Gotham. “You ever miss him so much that you feel like you can’t function?” 
You can’t stop your hand from crinkling Jason’s jacket as you grip onto it. “Always.”
He chuckles, but it’s warm. “You’re never afraid to talk about him,” he says, looking back down at you. “I admire that about you. With Bruce, it’s just all so stifling. Next time, let’s trade stories about Jay?”
“I’d love to,” you smile, “I’m sure there would be a lot to talk about.”
Richard hesitates to leave. “Look,” he says, quietly, “I’m sorry if we didn’t really…get along at the start. You’ve always been elusive—Bruce never talks that much about you, and all Tim does is gush about how cool you are and it sometimes makes me think he wishes I was a bit more like you. I know he doesn’t mean it, but, well. I guess a meagre not-mer but not-human brother isn’t all that appealing, I guess.”
“We got along fine,” you frown, “did we not? I was not expecting for us to be closest confidantes on the first few days of meeting.”
Richard shrugs. “I know. I feel like should’ve done better though. You’re the most important person from Jason’s life.”
“We are our own people,” you state, and give his arm a squeeze, “and our relationship does not change our relationship with Jason. You are still his big brother, whom he very much idolised, and that will not change whether or not we become friends.”
Richard stares, before shaking his head. “We should hang more often,” he remarks. “You’re a good person.”
“As are you.” You glance over his shoulder to where Roy is patiently waiting by the door of their inn, and you gently touch Richard’s shoulder. “I believe it’s time for us to turn in. Thank you for taking me out with your friends, Richard. It is greatly appreciated.”
“See you tomorrow,” he agrees, pulling away. 
“Oh, Richard?” 
He glances back at you. “Yeah?”
“Timothy also very much idolises you,” you mention, smiling, “he just becomes very shy because he doesn’t see you often enough. I believe humans believe in a phenomenon known as ‘exposure therapy’?”
Richard laughs, waving back at you. “I’ll look into it!” he replies, darting across the road as soon as he can slip between horses and carriages. Roy waves as well, from the other side as he catches your gaze, and you swing your arm in return. 
Roy throws an arm around his friend, leading him back into the inn. You turn, entering your own inn, a contentment settling on your chest. You think Jason would be happy that you and his elder brother feel more comfortable with each other now. His worst nightmare might’ve been you not getting along with your family.
The taproom is empty, which is not atypical, but usually Pamela would be roaming around at this time in case anyone does step in to book a room. You step up the stairs, pulling for your keys, nodding to yourself as you pass the first floor, only to halt on the second floor.
Something smells weird. It doesn’t smell like Pamela’s attempts at making up a new recipe, but it does smell off. A cargo of fish, maybe, that hasn’t been put underground in storage yet?
Avoid the second floor, Pamela whispers. You stare, turn away, and go up the stairs.
You reach 302, lifting your hand to press your key into the lock. Like usual, you have to jig it a little, probably because of some rust inside the hole that’s interfering, and the key struggles to fit all the way in.
You should probably let Pamela know that this door is acting up. Pushing with a little more force, the key finally pops in, and you sigh in relief as you turn it. The lock clicks into place, and you press your shoulder against the wood to push it open.
You don’t get to open the door. 
Someone shoves their hand over your mouth to prevent you from screaming, and another arm snakes around you waist and you lift off the ground, legs suddenly becoming useless. Absolutely powerless, you tumble into the room right next door, thrashing against the hold.
“Shh,” a man hisses in your ear, “I’m fucking saving your life here!”
You land a vicious kick on his shin, making your heel explode with pain. But the man also curses, tossing you onto the bed as he shuts the door silently behind him.
You scramble onto all fours, and you aim for the window. It might be the third floor, but there are balconies on the second, and you could probably survive a fall if you really needed you.
A gun cocks. You freeze.
“Don’t move,” the man says calmly, gun glinting in the moonlight, “and don’t make a sound.”
You listen, and don’t move. His aim is as steady as Bruce’s, and even though he stalks closer to where you sit on the bed, his eyes never leave your face.
The man stays in the shadows, and all you can see is the gleaming of the gun. He flicks it up, but it quickly trains on you again, and you understand the message. So you nod, tightly, and try your best to swallow through a parched throat.
“Jsut nod and shake your head as yes or no,” the man orders, quietly. “Don’t talk unless I ask you to.”
You nod. “Nice,” he praises, and you frown.
“First question. Are you a mer?”
You immediately shake your head. A click echoes as he cocks his gun, and he leans forwards. Now you can see the entirety of the gun in the moonlight coming in through the window, and you know that even the slightest pressure on the trigger will result in a hole in your forehead.
“Let’s try that again,” he says, amiably. “Were you born merfolk?”
You stare. And then you nod, but you make sure to shake your shoulders and tremble as if you’re terrified of even your own shadow.
“Don’t answer because you think it’ll please me,” he states, grip tightening around his gun, “I want the truth. Don’t try and fucking lie.”
So he doesn’t know. You steel yourself, and give a careful but definitive shake of your head. 
The man seems to contemplate this, before moving on. Rustles fill the room as he looks for something, probably on his body, and you have the feeling that he’s no longer looking at you. You lean to the side to see if he’s still paying attention, watching the gun carefully.
The barrel of the gun follows you sharply, as if his arm is a separate entity that doesn’t need his attention to track you. He makes a sound of affirmation as he finds what he’s looking for, distracted, but his gun is steady. 
Okay. He’s probably an expert marksman. You probably shouldn’t try anything.
“This.” He thrusts something forwards with his other hand. “What is it? You can speak for this one.”
Your heart skips. In his palm, there is something very familiar—a smooth, dark navy stone, and if the man tilted it to the side just a bit, you’d be able to see the iridescent sparkles that glitter within it. 
“You recognise it,” the man hums. His gun gleams in warning.
“A heatstone,” you answer, honestly. “Mer use it.”
“So you are mer?”
“My…” Family’s family, Richard had said. “…brother. Is mer.”
The man snorts. “Richard Wayne? He doesn’t count. Hasn’t he been on his legs longer than with his tail? And involuntarily at that?”
You unconsciously straighten. So he does know who you are, and who you’re associated with. He knows you’re affiliated with the Waynes—but to what extent? Has he been following you? You’ve been careful not to be publicly associated with Bruce, for both your sakes. A lower profile means less people knowing about your tail.
But if he’s been following...well, you haven’t exactly been secretive when talking to people you know. Even today, spending time with Kori. Anyone who listened close enough would’ve known that you were, at least, not from the area. 
Does he know you’re mer? Why’d he ask in the first place?
“A heatstone,” the man repeats, bringing the topic back to the object sitting innocently in his hand. “What does it do?”
You blink, trying to focus on the task at hand. “Provide heat.”
“Nothing else?”
“No,” you say slowly. “What did you think it does?”
“Now you can shut up,” the man orders curtly, gun waving in the air. You nod instantly. “Yes or no question. It can’t turn a mer into a human?”
You shake your head.
“You’re not lying?” he emphasises, leaning forwards. His face catches in the moonlight, and your eyes widen. It is the man from the boat. Tied around the bottom of his face, is the recognisable bright red kerchief, and his eyes glow green. In his hair, there is a tuft of white, and it makes him look otherworldly. 
He does not look human. But he does not look mer, either.
Wait a second. Your eyes drift down from his hair to his face, and you register the blood red of the kerchief. It’s not exactly a hood, but...
“Todd,” he prompts. “Are you lying?”
Your entire body is flooded with a cold chill, and you work very hard to stay calm. He remembers your name. Had he been following you since you got off the ship? 
He’s the Red Hood. Probably. Hopefully not.
Both your hearts are pumping rapidly, and you force yourself to shake your head without any hitches. When you look back at him, he looks satisfied.
“You have one. Why do you have one?”
You pause, and then shake your head. He chuffs, leaning forwards, and you’d almost call it a chuckle if it weren’t for the gun that he presses against your abdomen in lieu of a verbal threat. “Answer properly,” he says lowly.
He is too close. You think you could count the flecks in his toxic green eyes.
“A gift,” you whisper. “From my brother.”
“You’re lying,” he says, factually, but leans back, taking the gun with him. “Wayne said it himself; he lost everything connecting him to the mer culture when he was trafficked. That newspaper was disgusting to read, but rather informative. I suggest that you give me a better reason.”
Does he like Richard or not? You can’t tell. There must be a human cultural nuance that you can’t grasp. “My...godmother,” you end up saying, and worst of all, it could even be considered the truth. “It’s complicated. But she’s mer, so she gave me an old one.”
“And she doesn’t use it to turn into a human?”
The other charm on your necklace weighs infinitely heavier, and you swallow past it as you answer, “No. She doesn’t.”
“What does she use?” The man leans forwards, urgently. “How can mer have legs? I’m not talking about the illusions, I’m talking real legs. You can take a minute to think, and think carefully—I’m not as kind when someone lies straight to my face.”
He’s not that kind in general, you think dryly, but you make sure nothing of a similar sentiment shows on your face.
“Why?” you ask, acutely aware of how his gun lowers. “Why do you need to know?”
The man pauses, and stares at you. His eyes look down to your chest, and for a moment, you freeze, thinking your charms are out in the open for anyone to see.
Then his gaze flickers up, and you relax minutely. “I know of one, and I’ve heard of another. Typically, mer use an illusion to give them temporary legs for the length of a tide, or twelve hours. You know this one, don’t you?”
You don’t make any outwardly reaction. The man barrels on.
“Now what you may not know, is that somehow, someone’s found a way to give mer permanent legs—give them permanent human body parts in order to take their second heart. You know that mer have two hearts, right?”
You’re starting to realise that this man knows a lot more than he presents himself to know. You tentatively incline your head into the silence.
“These two systems work separately. Somehow, this...other method of walking on land has made it so that it’s not life-threatening to take out the second heart. Then they toss them back into the ocean as if nothing’s happened.”
The man tilts his head to the side, pondering. “You know what I’ve been hearing about recently? Heart transplants. Apparently these new, ahem, synthetic hearts that Black Mask provides increases vitality, lifespan, and even allows for a higher athletic ability due to efficiency.”
You will return, Ra’s had said. It couldn’t be from concern, could it? Suddenly, you feel claustrophobic, and the man who’s leaning into your personal space isn’t helping.
“Now tell me,” the man whispers. “Do you know how these mer change without the use of illusions?”
You swallow. “I’m human.”
His cheeks rise from behind his kerchief, and you know he’s smiling. “So this,” he reaches out, and gently tugs on the silver chain that carries your own heatstone and al Ghul charm, pulling it out from underneath your shirt, “is not what I’m looking for?”
“No.” Your voice does not waver.
His green eyes lock with yours. They crinkle. 
“I’m going to take it off, now,” he says, fingers closing over the chain. “In three, two—”
A bang echoes, and you jump in your own skin. The man whirls around, gun up, dropping a hold of your chain. Instead, his arm winds around your shoulders and he yanks, shoving your body behind his as he faces where the gunshot had come from.
There’s a hole in the wall. Yelling echoes from the room next door—your room.
“I don’t know when she’s returning,” Pamela is arguing, loudly and annoyed, “I’m not her keeper, or her mother. She’s a patron, who pays far more than necessary, so actually, I’d rather she stay in one piece instead of in your clutches!”
“That just gives me a motive as for why you’d protect her,” a man snaps, “so please stop talking. You’re just digging yourself a deeper hole.”
“Fuck you too,” Pamela hisses. “I hope you’re satisfied after tonight—then you can leave and never show your face around here again!”
“I thought we had an agreement?”
“Yeah, to tell each other if the fucking Red Hood was in town. Not to encroach on each other’s territory and fucking shoot at one another!”
“Was all in good faith,” the man placates, and you huddle closer to the body in front of you. He is deadly silent. “You were just getting on my nerves, that’s all.”
“Fuck you Cobblepot,” Pamela spits, full of vitriol. “Fucking bastard. Now I need to get that fucking hole patched up.”
Steps stomp close to the wall, and your kidnapper reacts fast. He shoves you towards the wall, pressing you flat against it, trying to keep you out of eyesight if someone peers through the hole. You consider fighting and drawing attention—then you remember I'm not her keeper and think twice about doing so.
Your kidnapper spins around, grabbing a hold of your shoulder painfully. “We need to go,” he says tightly, and tucks his gun away into his waistband. “Can you run?”
“I—”
“Don’t lie to me,” he mutters, “because I know you’re mer. Thought you’d feel safer answering the questions if I didn’t know, all that. But you need to tell me now—can you run?”
“Yes,” you confirm. His eyes narrow.
“I don’t have to tell you that Ivy's not looking out for you, right? And that if Cobblepot gets his hands on you—it’ll be bad.”
“Yes,” you breathe. “I can run. I promise.”
He turns his head, and his nose almost brushes up against your from underneath his red fabric, and there’s a certain chill to his gaze that has you seizing.
“I need you to trust that I don’t want anything to happen to you,” he murmurs, grip at a bruising strength on your shoulder, “but that I’ll do anything to keep that charm of yours out of Mask’s reach. Do you understand? It’s not about you. It’s about the fuckin' trafficking system.”
Pamela has obviously sold you out. You can’t go to her. Instead, this man—who is worryingly seeming more and more like a man you’ve been hearing about who has killed fifty-one people in the last month alone—could get you out of here, but that in itself could land you in more danger.
But if he wanted the charm—if he knew it was the charm all along, you realise belatedly, a chill settling into your bones—he could’ve just taken it and killed you. He didn’t have to ask you all these questions that he obviously knew the answers to.
“Okay,” you whisper back. “I trust you to not want to kill me. What’s the plan?”
He grins from under his mask. “We run.”
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for technology/timeline (in)accuracy purposes, i do in fact understand that the concept of exposure therapy in the terms we know now comes from the 1900s (i googled it 😎), but for the sake of humour i shoved it in. also here’s an explanation of time-era vs scuba-diving gear if anyone’s interested—thank you anon for sparking the discussion :)
anyways, hope you enjoyed! writing part 4 now~
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☆ 18+ minors dni ☆
Mechanic!Jason Todd who had inherited the shop from his (biological) father and was able to turn it in a large shop that employed numerous people and branched four locations
Mechanic!Jason Todd who preferred to work on cars and bikes rather than the financial/business side of things, so he employed his adopted brother, Tim, to be co-owner
Mechanic!Jason Todd who was known to his employees as a chill boss and regularly didn’t even tell customers he was the owner. His employees came to him when they needed advice on a client’s car, but other than that, he liked to simply work on his motorcycle
Mechanic!Jason Todd who didn’t actually meet you because you had car troubles. Your sister had just moved to Gotham and some of her dashboard lights were on. She wanted you to come with her to make sure she wasn’t getting scammed. A friend of a friend recommended Red’s Garage and so there you went
Mechanic!Jason Todd who wasn’t even working when you two rolled up in your sister’s old car. He was taking a break and chatting with some of his employees 
Mechanic!Jason Todd who, when he saw you, immediately pushed off from the break table and went over to help you. He wasn’t sure why he suddenly wanted to help a customer while he was on break, but he left the conversation he was in and headed over
Mechanic!Jason Todd who just kinda… appeared, as it seemed to you. He hovered around your sister’s car, listening into his employee’s analysis. The moment his employee stuttered, Jason was swooping at the chance, inserting himself into the conversation 
Mechanic!Jason Todd who gave your sister a discount and walked her through the steps in a way where you thought he has a crush on her, even though he couldn’t look at you otherwise he would be stammering over his words and falling at your feet
Mechanic!Jason Todd who actually waved you and your sister goodbye like a damn person from the 30s
Mechanic!Jason Todd who ignored Tim when he teased him about it
Mechanic!Jason Todd who beat himself up about not asking for your number but was rewarded by Aphrodite because you came in two weeks later, smiling sheepishly. It turned out that something was wrong with your car, but you had no idea what it was. Nevermind that your father was alive and loving and would’ve rushed over to help with any car problems. You wanted to spend a ton of money on a car check-up
Mechanic!Jason Todd who tried to remain all composed and professional and failing miserably but you were looking up at him with those eyes of yours and how did the world function when you looked that damn pretty? 
Mechanic!Jason Todd who slipped you his number on the receipt when you checked out because it’s once in a lifetime that things like this happen and he’ll be damned if you slipped through his fingers twice
Mechanic!Jason Todd who spent the rest of his day compulsively checking his phone. What he didn’t know was that you had almost thrown out the receipt, not noticing his number on it. Luckily (or perhaps it was just Aphrodite interfering again), you noticed the messy scrawl of pen as it floated into the recycling bin and that lead you to frantically grabbing it out of the bin and immediately making a new contact labelled ‘Jason aka Hot Mechanic’
Mechanic!Jason Todd who was with his last client of the day when you texted. After he smiled widely and giddily typed out a response, the client had asked, “oh, is that your wife?” Jason had mumbled out a response before one of his employees saved him and ushered Jason off to the break table while they finished up with the client
Mechanic!Jason Todd who, when he showed up at the zoo for your first date, wanted to bring flowers but then he rationalised that he wouldn’t want you carrying them around the entire time so he would just buy you a plushie from the gift shop when the time came. He had given you the option to choose the location for the first date, and being utterly adorable, you said you wanted to see the animals with him. Jason had agreed before the words registered with him. He wasn’t sure exactly how to dress for a first date, much less one at the zoo, so he opted for a red flannel and jeans. He had spent around ten minutes with his hands under the hot water of his bathroom sink, trying to scrub away the seemingly-permanent grease that lived on his fingertips and under his nails. He wouldn’t dare touch you with those hands. You didn’t deserve to get dirty 
Mechanic!Jason Todd who forgot all anxieties when he saw you approaching. Your little awkward wave was returned by one of his own which led to your laugh. Maybe Jason could wave again if it meant you would laugh again. He decided against it. He couldn’t remember a time he had over-analysed a date before
Mechanic!Jason Todd who spent more time looking at you than looking at the animals. Whenever you teased him about it, his go-to argument was that you were much more gorgeous or much more interesting than the animals. And if that meant he got to see you get all flustered, then so be it
Mechanic!Jason Todd who bought you that promised plushie at the gift shop. It was a snow leopard, just like the one you two saw roaming around in it’s exhibit
Mechanic!Jason Todd who, after a few more dates, asked you to be his girlfriend, not knowing that ever since you had gotten that snow leopard, had changed his contact to ‘Jay’ with a little heart emoji next to it
Mechanic!Jason Todd who was possibly the best boyfriend you had ever had. Routine dates became a thing – ones that didn’t feel like an obligation, but like a break from the rest of your life. You wondered how much he spent on flowers just from the sheer amount that would show up on your doorstep just because. A text every morning and goodnight until he was listed as the top contact in your phone
Mechanic!Jason Todd who showed you off around the shop. He wanted his girl to feel comfortable enough to just pop in whenever you wanted, so of course that’s what happened. You would either sit in Jason’s office or would sit next to him while he worked on a car. Sometimes, he would ask you for a tool, but most of the time, you would just ramble to him and he would throw in a comment here and there
Mechanic!Jason Todd who made sure your car was in tip-top shape, obviously
Mechanic!Jason Todd who loved to take you on rides on his motorcycle. He loved to feel your arms around him and your thighs pressed into his. He loved how you would tighten your hold when he went around corners or sped up a little. He loved how you claimed his extra helmet as yours and no one else's. He loved seeing other bikers check you out and how his hand would slip back to your thigh, showing you were his. He loved seeing girls gawk at him through their car windows before they saw you possessively bring your hands to his chest and stare them down. He loved how, at stoplights, you would slide your hands up and down his thighs slowly, testing how close you could get to his crotch before his chin dropped to his chest in defeat and weakly batted your hands away. He loved how he could bend you over his motorcycle and how, that one time, you shyly asked if he could keep his helmet on during sex
Mechanic!Jason Todd who really really liked you and his motorcycle, in case that wasn’t clear
Mechanic!Jason Todd who was a bit rougher and much more of a tease than any other variant. He liked knowing how it was him that could draw out those sounds from you. How he could make you clench around his fingers, his tongue, his dick
Mechanic!Jason Todd who stayed at your place a couple nights and then offered to have you stay at his place for a couple nights and he oh-so badly wanted you to move in so you could be a part of his home. He was already beginning to associate you with that word, so what was the issue? He could come home and see you and hold you and love you and it would be perfect
Mechanic!Jason Todd who brushed away your worries at it being too early to move in together. He wanted you to be comfortable, of course, and not to be rushed, but he would be lying if a part of him could only be satisfied going to sleep next to you and waking up next to you. He craved that domesticity 
Mechanic!Jason Todd who, once you agreed to move in, christened every room of the house, praising you this way and that
Mechanic!Jason Todd who was much happier around the garage. Tim had to pull him into his office and tell him to “stop giving out so many discounts. Yes, your girlfriend is wonderful, but we’re soon gonna lose money if you don’t stop. Yes, you can still brag about her, but rent money, Jason. Think about the paychecks.”
Mechanic!Jason Todd who, honestly, didn’t give a fuck if the garage tanked. Because it would give him more time to spend with you. But once he realised that he wouldn’t be able to provide for you (although you were very capable of doing it yourself, there was just this primal need in him to take care of you), he quickly got back to work and ceased the discounts
Mechanic!Jason Todd who thanked Aphrodite every night he got to pull you close to him and feel you relax into his arms before drifting off to sleep, that plush snow leopard having its coveted spot on your dresser
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can you guys tell i like motorcycles and the greek gods?
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A Study in Scarlet
jason todd x fem!reader
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word count: 2.6k warnings: nothing, really - treachery maybe? A mention of alcohol, some swearing
Tim loves a good podcast, but when his favourite podcast host is getting cosy with a new special guest, it rocks his world (A.K.A how Jason Todd makes his first podcast appearance).
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If there was one thing to know about Tim Drake, it was that he was always plugged into something. Never working without some kind of stream, podcast, or music feeding into his ears – it makes chipping away at some of the more monotonous, less glamourous hero tasks a tad easier to stomach. Why would you go about life in silence if you could listen to someone discuss the history of monster trucks? Or the hidden harmful properties of household plants?
It's times like the current, while he sits in the Cave reviewing a week’s worth of CCTV footage in the hopes of catching a glimpse of the perp Bruce was trying to track down, that a good old-fashioned podcast comes in handy. And although Tim would like to see himself as a purveyor of all genres of entertainment, there’s something about a local story that really captures his attention.
The Gotham Goods. For surveillance purposes, of course.
It’s remarkable how much intel he’d gathered from the podcast, truly. Almost embarrassing. He was fairly certain that the woman must be some kind of vigilante – for a period, he was convinced that it was Babs herself moonlighting in casual entertainment (until she’d chewed him out for even suggesting it – she was a fan too, deep down). He’d tried to convince the Oracle to track her down, an idea to which Babs had vehemently protested. That was, until he realised that she had tried to track her down, and failed.
It was witty, funny inside jokes that only Gothamites got to make, interviews with the famous baker down on Crest Hill, the one-million-year-old homeless guy down in Gotham Bay who everyone and their mother has been robbed by at one point or another. It was safe to say he was a fan. So, best believe, when the latest episode pops up on his screen with another 4-hours of footage left to troll through, he’s on it immediately.
It’s impossible to stop the quirk in his brow at the title: A Study in Scarlet. Nice reference. He’s practically buzzing as he hunkers down into the chair, reclining back leisurely with a freshly opened Gatorade.
“Hello, dear, dear Gothamites, and welcome back to another episode of The Gotham Goods. I’ve got an interesting one for you, I must say. I know I’ve stepped back on the interviews in the past few weeks – death threats, am I right? – but I have been trying to get this interview for so long so when he finally agreed, I had to take him up on the offer. So, rather than leaving you in suspense for any longer, may I introduce todays guest – I’m sure you’ve heard of him – the Red Hood!”
And Tim thinks he just about passes away. If it’s possible for him to phase out of existence and back again, he does. There’s Gatorade all over the Batcomputer, Bruce will be pissed, but Lord knows he’ll be more shocked at what the actual fuck is going on. He knows immediately that he should call Jason, both to chew him out for being sloppy about his identity, but also to ask what exactly possessed him to entertain a podcast appearance.
“Hello, hello,” the voice is modulated, but still maintains the familiar cadence of Jason’s words, “Yes, it has been a long time coming and a lot of begging.”
“Well don’t say it like that, you make me sound desperate,” your voice is teasing and light, and Tim can practically hear the smile on your face.
“No, no, you’re right. Begging isn’t right – grovelling might be more apt.”
“Alright, smartass,” you quip, “I suppose we should move onto the hard-hitting journalistic questions, right Mr. Hood?”
“Please, no need to be so formal, Hood is fine.”
It’s only from the ache that begins to burn in his jaw that Tim realises he’s been sat with his mouth wide open this whole time. It’s unfathomable. It’s impossible to get Jason to listen to a voice note, let alone speak for an hour-long podcast. He doesn’t think he’s heard Jason speak for an hour total in the entire time he’s known him. There’s a disarming warmth to the conversation, one that sits in the hollow of Tim’s stomach, he’s seen it in videos of Jason, well, before, but not in the years since his return to Gotham.
“Soooo, quickfire question numero uno,” you pause emphatically, “thoughts on Gotham tap water? Love it? Hate it?”
“Ooo,” Jason croons, “Tastes like home. Don’t get me wrong, it’s fucking vile. It has that aftertaste like a science experiment gone wrong, right? But I feel like me and everyone else in this city has developed an immunity to it. Normal water tastes too clean.”
“Totally get it, you’ve put that into words in a way I don’t think I ever could,” you hum thoughtfully, “Next question, Condiment King? What the fuck is up with him?”
Jason bursts out into actual laughter, and Tim isn’t sure if it sounds like the gates of heaven or hell opening, “Don’t. Don’t even. I mean I respect the message, condiments are king, a wise man once taught me they make or break a dish. I feel like he’s like one of those kids who picked his Xbox username at like 8 years old and had to live with it for the rest of his life. He picked condiments and now he’s stuck in the niche.”
“Lost in the sauce, you could say?”
“Fuck off,” Jason’s wheezing now, “Christ, I’m gonna piss myself.”
“Okay, okay, final quick question,” you mutter out between wheezes, “Do you have a favourite rat? And before anyone makes any sweeping statements about it being gross or whatever – this is Gotham, dude. The rats have more rights than the people.”
“My favourite rat,” Jason plays up his pondering with a variety of noises, “Yeah, I would have to say my favourite rat is the one that I always see in the back of the bodega. I know he’s putting the work in back there, ya know?”
“Which bodega?”
“Top secret, I’m afraid,” Jason quips, “There’s no way I’m getting that place shut down, they feed me most nights of the week. Incredible chopped cheese.”
The conversation about convenience stores in Gotham continues for a few minutes as Tim attempts to recollect himself. Gather some restraint, focus on the task at hand, try not to lose his shit.
That is until Dick bursts in the door.
“TIM!” It’s deafening, echoing around the cave, and he can hear the thundering of footsteps heading rapidly towards him, “Tim this is going to sound crazy but –”
“Dick, Dick, I know.”
“You listen to The Gotham Goods too?”
“Don’t be stupid, Dick. Of course I do. Everyone does.”
Dick’s breathless, and Tim isn’t sure if it’s the strenuous activity or just a panic attack, as he huffs in and out, “What is Jason doing? And why does he sound so- so- dopey? Do you think he’s been drugged or something?”
“I thought that,” Tim muses, “but we’ve seen Jason hit with all kinds of gas and toxin, he’s never been like this.”
Dick reaches over to furiously rip one of Tim’s headphones out, regardless of how Tim attempts to swat him away; their squabbling is silenced as soon as they clock back into the light-hearted conversation drifting through their ears.
“So, dare I say, workout routine?” you tease, “For those of you that have never had the pleasure of seeing the Hood in person, his biceps are about as big as my head.”
“Aww, stop it,” Jason quips, but his words are full of mirth, “You’ll make me blush.”
“I can see you blushing, you idiot,” you bite back, “You can’t play coy with me, you know that.”
Tim can practically feel his bones grating against each other as he jars his head to the side to stare at Dick, who’s eyes have widened to the size of saucers.
“Did she just say he’s blushing?” Dick’s words come out loose and airy, clearly lost in whatever horrifying conclusion they have both just come to.
“He’s there without a helmet? He’s there as Jason?”
 It’s at that moment that another set of footsteps can be heard echoing throughout the Cave, and if Tim and Dick had been shocked before – the image of Bruce Wayne sprinting down the stairs in a full suit and tie to skid to a stop before the computer leaves them reeling.
“Jason’s identity has been compromised.”
That’s all he has to say.
“You listen to The Gotham Goods?” Tim lets out what can only be described as a guffaw, turning to Dick who (for the first time in his life) has been stunned to silence.
“Casually,” Bruce snips, “Alfred often has it on in the car.”
There are no words, truly. Much like Dick, Tim can seem only to stare into space meaninglessly as you and Jason continue to chirp in his right ear. Tim is a child of the Bat, he has a contingency plan for every single obscure event that could ever befall him or his family, but he had never for one second thought Jason’s podcast career would be one he would have to contend with.
The Cave is silent bar the sounds of the podcast chattering (which Bruce has taken the liberty of pulling up on the computer), nobody able to do anything other than sit and listen. Tim sees Alfred slip behind them, and if he didn’t know any better, he would say that by Alfred-standards that the butler has a smirk on his face.
“We need to stop him,” Bruce growls, “has anyone tried to get in touch with him?”
“It’s prerecorded, Bruce. Jason patrolled last night he’s probably still asleep.”
“I don’t care we need to –”
“Bruce,” Dick starts slowly, “Jason is, begrudgingly, an adult. And he’s in charge of his own life. If this is something he wants to do, then we can’t just tell him not to.”
“He’s compromising his identity,” Bruce bites, “Our identities.”
“He sounds happy, Bruce,” Dick’s words have a finality to them, and Bruce quiets fairly quickly after that. The glower across his features doesn’t go unnoticed, but there’s a strange resignation in his eyes.
They blow open wide at the next question.
“So, to actually get to a question of substance,” you start tenderly, “I know we talked about this before, and you agreed, but we don’t have to talk about it now. I think it’s a question a lot of people have about the Red Hood. The Bat symbol? Your relationship with Batman? You’ve never had the opportunity to speak about it before, and is there anything you would like to say?”
Jason’s sharp inhale picks up on the mic, and everyone in the room winces, “It’s not something I’m going to say too much about, but I know it’s news in Gotham every time me and Batman clash. I don’t hate the guy, not at all, we just have a difference in, ah, belief systems that I’m sure everyone in Gotham can put together. I do think Gotham needs the Bat; he’s our hero at the end of the day. But I don’t think I’m amiss in saying that I think we need someone with a less delicate touch too.”
“That was very well said,” your words are earnest, laden with the suggestion of knowing something deeper, “thank you.”
“He’ll probably find this at some point anyway,” Jason sighs, “so hiya Big Bat.”
Bruce physically winces at Jason’s words, and Tim shares a look with Dick at the point the man starts pacing back and forth along the walkway.
“Batman is crazy work though,” you add, bemused, “Talk about picking your Xbox username as a child.”
“Oh, totally,” Jason sniggers, “That’s a childhood fixation gone way too far.”
“I mean who looks at a bat and goes ‘real, that’s so me’ and then bases their entire personality off it? I’m a hypocrite though, I think I did that in high school.”
“I know –”
“Hold on, hold on,” you’re wheezing already at whatever has popped into your head, “Don’t tell me he hangs upside down. Please, you can’t, I’ll go crazy.”
“I have,” Jason begins slowly, almost tantalizing, “on occasion, seen him –”
“No, stop,” you’re shrieking, and the sound of you jumping up and down in your chair is audible through the mic, “Stop it, you’ve never told me that before. Oh, my lord.”
Dick turns to face Tim with a suspicious look, “You’ve never told me that before. This isn’t new, Tim, this is – they know each other.”
“You think that they’re… you know?”
“There’s no way. They can’t be.”
“An analysis of their tone does suggest,” Bruce begins half-heartedly, waving his hand with exasperation, “something of a fond affection for each other.”
It’s only as the podcast begins to wrap up that Alfred chimes in, that same whisper of a smirk gracing his features, “Well, Master Bruce, Master Tim, Master Dick, I would have to applaud you for your fine detective skills once again.”
“What are you suggesting, Alfred?” Bruce begins steadily, turning to face the older man.
“I’m suggesting that it used to take Jason roughly 17 minutes and 43 seconds to travel from his home apartment to the Manor. In the last 6 months, it has only taken him an average of 15 minutes and 29 seconds, suggesting he has changed residences. He has gotten regular haircuts for the same period, changed his cologne, and in general had a happier and more agreeable disposition, wouldn’t you agree?”
It’s at that moment that every cell phone in the room dings, and a look of dread passes over all of them accept Alfred. It’s Dick that opens his phone first, drawing back with a completely flabbergasted expression, “No, no, there’s no fucking way.”
Tim scrambles for his own, inputting his password as quickly as he can manage. And then it’s there. Jason has sent one photo into the family group chat: it’s him sat in some kind of recording suite, headphones pushed back casually, a beer in one hand, and in the other is someone else’s hand. A woman’s, clearly. Only the hand is visible. Interlaced with his own. The grin on Jason’s face can only be described as sharkish, completely smug.
The photo has a caption.
I hope you enjoyed the show, you nosy fuckers.
“No fucking way has Jason pulled THE GOTHAM GOODS?”
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You’re desperately trying to gather intel for your next interview, having been cramming at the kitchen table for the past three hours. Jason has been sat lounging of the sofa for a similar amount of time, bursting out into a fit of hysterical laughter every 30 seconds or so.
“You do just think you’re hilarious, don’t you?” You sigh, closing your notebook for the day.
“Oh, princess, I am hilarious,” Jason chuckles, “This might be the best thing I’ve ever done. They’re losing it.”
He’d hacked into the camera in the Batcomputer hours ago. He’d been watching them since they started.
You settle down next to him with a huff, and he brings an arm to rest around your shoulders out of instinct, “This is the best thing that’s ever happened to you? I’m hurt, truly.”
“Nah, I’m just being dramatic, baby,” Jason presses a kiss to your temple, “Obviously you’re the best thing that’s ever happened to me.”
“Is that right?” You grumble, shoving his side with a playful grin.
“Absolutely,” there’s a wide smile plastered across his face, “Now, let’s watch them desperately try and figure out who you are. I’d like to see them try.”
“You are an evil, evil man Jason Todd.”
“You know it, baby.”
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This idea came to me in a cold and flu medication infused haze. I actually think it's really funny, but then again, that could be the cold and flu.
If you liked it, well, like it - a reblog is always appreciated. If you don't like it leave me alone.
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ellebeae · 2 months ago
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good ones, bad ones, and something inbetween
jason todd x fem!reader
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word count: 1.3k warnings: sickness, migraines, painkillers, usual Jason related traumas, some angst but also fluff
There are different types of bad days. When it comes to Jason, the most important thing is figuring out what kind of bad day it is.
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In spite of what everyone would like to believe, Jason Todd is not a complicated person.
He’s a creature of habit at heart. It’s almost militaristic, ritualistic, carved into his bones from his years with the Bat. Years with the League. It’s not like it’s a far-fetched or particularly rogue idea, it was something you’d grasped even during the beginnings of your relationship. Now it was like clockwork, his routine was your own, intermingled into every aspect of your life.
It’s what makes it so obvious when something is wrong.
When Jason doesn’t crack an eye open as soon as the sun rises through the curtains, clamber out of bed exactly 10 minutes later after scrolling through his messages to go and make his tea, the thought begins to slip into the back of your mind that today has the potential to be a bad day. When he’s still in bed an hour later, his only signs of life being the odd twitch or groan that trickles its way out of his lips, your concern only begins to grow. The issue presenting itself is now not if Jason is having a bad day (he is), it’s what kind of bad day has bubbled to the surface.
There’s bad head days, days where the stitches that hold your boyfriend together unravel themselves strand by strand, causing all the anguish he keeps bottled deep inside to come tumbling out. Those are the worst days, the days where you feel the most helpless. You can go through the motions, roll with the punches, and stay firmly planted at his side - but there is little that can be done to quiet the woes that chorus behind his eyes. Sometimes they’re quiet, a day spent in bed with no words passed between each of you, just Jason’s eyes fixated on the wall like any movement will cause the carefully constructed house of cards inside to come crashing down. They can be more volatile too, days spend coaxing Jason away from the corner of the room while he thrashes, screams until only ragged breaths can tear their way out of his throat.
You hoped, for his sake, that today was not one of those days.
There’s bad physical days too. Days where the years of wear and tear on his body finally catch up to him, limbs popping and crackling, old injuries that rear their ugly heads and come back to sink their teeth into every inch of available skin. It’s typically his hip, sometimes his knee, sometimes his shoulder - but in spite of everything, these are better days. Jason’s more talkative, less haunted, laughing and quipping as you help him rub cream onto his joints, grab every hot water bottle you can find and curl up on the couch to critique movie adaptations where the book was so much better. He’d been much more insecure at the start, attempting to bite his way through the pain, but vulnerability had become a sanctuary in your relationship. Those days were painful, but you’d both come to associate them with something quiet and warm.
But those days were normally during the winter, and currently, it’s July.
“Stop it,” a grumble comes out from under the pillow beside you, and before you can open your mouth to ask, it calls out again, “I can hear you thinking from under here.”
“Morning handsome,” you croon softly, raking a hand through his hair, “You having a rough one?”
“Migraine,” it comes out as a hoarse whisper as Jason buries his head further into the pillow, “’m head hurts”.
Ah, one of those days.
Not a head day or a body day, but a little bit of both. You’d learned Jason was prone to migraines early on in your relationship, based on the time you’d come up to his apartment for your weekly date only to find him furled into the bedsheets with gritted teeth and a trashcan positioned tactically next to his mattress. Leslie reckoned that it was a combination of factors: lifestyle, stress, a check into Willis Todd’s medical records to confirm that he too suffered chronically from migraines. Mostly, however, Leslie seemed to believe that it was psychosomatic. One of the various pieces of mental shrapnel that have embedded themselves in Jason throughout the years, that it was an ever-present bruise from a beating so severe one’s body and mind could never seem to wholly recover.
With a quaint kiss to the side of Jason’s head, you slip out of bed and begin to gather the necessities. It takes no longer than five whole seconds for you to decide to work from home today – your boss cared little for when and where you worked, as long as you got the job done. You potter around the kitchen, fetching icepacks from the freezer, boiling the kettle, grabbing a few bottles of water and Gatorade. A message to Alfred is next on the list, letting him know that the Red Hood will not be available for patrol tonight. You hesitantly pinch a pack of the Percocet that Jason keeps in your medicine cupboard; neither of you were particularly fond of self-medicating in that sense, but sometimes Jason needed the relief to sleep through the pain. You know he’d only take them if he needed them. The weaker stuff hadn’t worked on him since the Pit.
As silently as possible, you slip back into the bedroom, placing the various drinks, snacks and painkillers on the bedside table. In spite of his groans (you’d think you were trying to send him to war), you manage to get Jason to roll over so you can position the icepack across his forehead. Knotting your brows together, you pull the trashcan to the side of the bed. Just in case.
With a check to make sure the curtains are firmly closed, the room in absolute darkness, you finally begin to slip away.
“Thank you,” comes a quiet mumble from the mountain of pillows and bedsheets, “love you.”
“I love you too, Jay,” you muse, “Get some sleep.”
It’s deep into the evening when he finally rises, stumbling out of the bedroom in nothing but his boxers and glasses – glasses that he only wears in situations as dire as today, he’s usually a contacts person – to slink next to you on the couch.
The hours had passed relatively quickly; work had kept you busy for the majority of the day, and Alfred had dropped by to ensure that you and Jason had ‘an adequate meal’ in store for this evening. You both chatted and laughed and pretended like the reason Alfred was here wasn’t to check on his favourite grandchild and make sure he had everything that he could possibly need.
“Good morning,” you tease, eliciting a groan from Jason, who’s first port of call has been to bury his head into the crook of your neck, “you feeling better?”
“A bit,” he hums, “should be over by tomorrow.”
“You hungry?” it comes out as a chuckle, knowing him well enough to know that he would only venture out of his cave for one thing, “Alfie brought dinner over.”
Jason seems to chirp up at that, pulling back with a suspicious stare and quirk of his brow, “what did he bring?”
“Beef Bourguignon.”
And with that he’s off, trapsing into the kitchen in search of what Alfred knows is one of his favourite dishes. You try your best to stifle your giggles, especially as Jason spins to send you a faux glare.
When he settles back down next to you, tucked impossibly close into your side, forking food into his mouth, you can’t help but feel a rush of love for the man sat next to you. He offers you a small quirk of his lips between mouthfuls, chuckling as he attempts to press his mouth to your cheek, you trying your hardest to push him away.
“What would I do without you?” Jason muses, slinging an arm around your shoulders.
“Oh, you know,” you smirk, “crash and burn in a horrifying and incredibly dramatic manner.”
“Is that so?”
“Shut up and eat your dinner,” you huff, pressing a kiss to his cheek.
Maybe today wasn’t such a bad day after all.  
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This isn't as long as my normal stuff, but I had a little voice in my head telling me to write it down. I don’t really like it but hey ho 🤷‍♀️. I live for domesticated Jason Todd.
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