After Maghrib
Űśŕ§ Hijabi!reader x Jason Todd
Summary: After taraweh, you get lost on your way home in Gotham and you're saved by Red Hood. He walks you home from a distance, respecting your boundaries during Ramadan, leading to a quiet, meaningful encounter neither of you will forget.
đš.á Warnings: Islamophobia, verbal harassment, hate speech, attempted assault, brief physical restraint, violence, mentions of muggers, nighttime danger, mild emotional distress.
a/n: English isn't my first language, so if you find any grammar mistakes feel free to tell me! Ramadan Mubarak to all my Muslim girlies. I hope your fasting is light inchallah đŤśđźđŤśđź
â Sequel to this? â
The cold night air hit your face the second you got out of the mosque. You shuddered, closing your eyes for a second as you walked past some old women who were waiting outside for their sons to come out from the menâs side.
You hugged your coat tighter over your abaya as you hurried away. Your parents were probably already asleep, since they hadnât gone with you to pray taraweh, and you didnât want to be any later.
But it seemed like the universe hated you, because you got lost on your way home. The second you stepped into that dark alley, you found yourself surrounded by a pair of muggers. They looked drugged and a bit drunk, barely able to control their movements.
Being the smart girl you were, you didnât let yourself look small between them. You held your chin up, refusing to show fear. They laughed cruelly.
âWhat are you doing? Cosplaying Batman?â the taller one said.
You rolled your eyes. You heard that comment every time you wore your black abaya and hijab, so it barely annoyed you anymore.
âWell, at least Iâm not pathetic enough to harass strangers,â you replied confidently.
âYou Muslims are disgusting. No wonder no one likes you,â the shorter one said, crossing his arms as he stepped closer, invading your space bit by bit.
Instinctively, you stepped back, preparing yourself in case a fight broke out. âWhat do you want?â
âGo back to your country, you terrorist. Youâre the biggest problem Gotham has. If it wasnât for people like you, weâd have jobs,â he spat, pointing a finger at you, getting closer and closer. His breath reeked of smoke.
You took advantage of his closeness and tried to fight back, but it was a mistake. The other man grabbed your arms, pinning them in place.
You struggled, but it was useless. Two against one. Your prayer mat was forgotten on the ground the moment they trapped you. It hurt to see it thereâdirty, soaked in a puddle. It was your favourite one. A gift from your grandmother.
Before you could think any further, a man with a red helmet appeared, knocking the muggers out in seconds. When it was over, he turned to you. You immediately averted your gaze. It was Ramadan. You had to.
âAre you okay?â he asked, his voice clearly modulated.
âYeah⌠you came just in time,â you murmured, eyes still fixed on the ground.
He didnât answer. You crouched down to pick up your soaked prayer mat, inspecting it sadly. What used to be a soft red was now a muddy brown.
You sighed, forcing yourself not to cry. âThank you,â you said quietly, turning to leave.
âWaitââ He grabbed your arm.
You startled, quickly pulling away.
âPlease, donât touch me,â you said calmly. âIâd appreciate it.â
ââRight. Sorry,â he said quickly. âI can walk you home. Itâs late, and this is Gotham.â
You hesitated, staring at the ground. You wanted him to come with you. Gotham was dangerous. But if someone saw you with a man during Ramadan⌠your parentsâ
ââŚOkay,â you sighed. âBut keep your distance. Donât walk next to me.â
He looked confused but nodded. âOkay.â
And thatâs exactly what he did.
He followed you home from a distance, moving from rooftop to rooftop. You walked calmly, knowing you were protected, even if he wasnât beside you.
When you reached your front door, you paused before slipping inside silently. You didnât notice your hijab pin falling to the ground.
Red Hood did.
Before he could step forward to return it, a small, judgmental voice spoke behind him.
âFollowing a Muslim woman after taraweh. In Ramadan. Bold choice.â Jason turned to see Damian, arms crossed, gaze sharp with disapproval.
âI walked her home. She wanted distance,â Jason sighed.
Damian raised an eyebrow. âFrom what I saw, you respected it. Barely.â
âDonât start.â
âIâm not,â Damian replied calmly. âIâm just saying. Following her from the shadows is still following.â
âShe was attacked,â Jason snapped. âI wasnât leaving her alone.â A pause.
ââŚYou didnât touch her again,â Damian admitted. âAnd you stopped where she asked you to.â
âThat was the point.â
Damian studied him for a moment before turning away. âGood. Then donât make it something it isnât.â
He disappeared into the shadows, leaving Jason alone with the quiet streetâand the pin still lying on the ground.
Jason crouched and picked it up, turning it over in his hand. Heâd seen you wear it since the day he met you. You were clearly attached to it.
A light turned on upstairs.
He looked up. Your room.
He climbed up to return the pin, but froze when he saw you removing your hijab. The curtains hid most of you, just a silhouette, a hint of colour. He looked away immediately. Even if curiosity tugged at him, respect won.
He knocked twice on the window, still facing the other way.
You startled, quickly covering your hair. Your hijab was already in the laundry, so you grabbed your bedsheet, wrapping it around yourself before opening the window slightly.
When you saw him, you sighed. âDo you need something?â
He glanced up briefly, making sure you were coveredâand laughed softly when he saw the sheet.
âWhat are you laughing at?â you whispered sharply. You didnât want your parents waking up.
He smiled, holding out the pin. âYou dropped this.â
You gasped, taking it carefully. âThank you.â
You placed it on your nightstand, then studied him. Youâd seen those cargo pants before. That jacket. That way of moving.
âDo I know you?â you asked.
He stiffened. âNo.â
You narrowed your eyes, unconvinced. ââŚOkay. I need to sleep. I have college tomorrow.â
He nodded, getting the hint and left.
As he climbed back onto the roof, a folded note slipped through your window.
"Stay safe.
âJâ
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