Thinking about Jason Todd x Grumpy!Reader…
Jason Todd doesn’t realize that he’s basically the only person you give any semblance of warmth to. It’s not until he shows up at your place of work, a small but busy restaurant, to surprise you that he sees your demeanour around others.
Jason Todd who watches you brush off any attempt at conversation from your coworkers with silence or a quiet (and unimpressed) chuckle.
Jason Todd who starts watching you from the rooftops day after day, perplexed by how disengaged you are when he isn’t around you.
Jason Todd who is bewildered by the way your face lights up as soon as he comes into your field of vision, scowl melting into a smile so warm it could melt icecaps. He tries to hide his disbelief when he shows up to walk you home and you say “Jason! Hi, baby.” in your brightest tone of voice.
Jason Todd who keeps testing your attitude, first by pushing your buttons. He goes out of his way to annoy you in small ways, pretending to forget stories he’s already told you just so that he can tell you again. He braces himself for you to give him the snark you give to others, but doesn’t understand why he’s met with nothing but soft patience. Next, he brings you around others, brings you to the manor and pretends to leave the room, tells Dick to try to strike up a conversation with you while he hides within earshot. You barely speak two words to Dick, who might as well be an award winning chatterbox.
Jason Todd who can’t help but grin to himself when you brush off his brother’s charms.
Jason Todd who finally has to ask you what’s up with your behaviour, he just doesn’t understand it. “Can I ask you something, ma?” He tries to keep his tone casual as you two walk around the courtyard of the manor.
“Yes, love?” You respond sweetly.
“How come you’re so nice to me and so…different with everyone else?” He doesn’t want to offend you, he chooses his verbiage very carefully.
“Because you’re the only person who makes me feel like myself. You’re the only person who’s real with me.”
Jason Todd who suddenly feels special, chosen. Like when a cat chooses to lie on your lap and sleep there, so you do your best to stay still, not wanting to disturb it.
Jason Todd who pulls you in closer and says “That’s my girl.” Before pulling you into a kiss.
A/N: he is soooo flattered that you’re only this nice to him, makes him feel all warm and fuzzy inside. He starts moving like he’s the chosen one