“...Do you want help moving boxes down to the car?” Jason's words are choked, hard to get out. They stick in his throat, make him feel like he can't breathe.

Jason can’t meet your gaze. He grits his teeth and watches you move, out of his apartment, out of his life. He wishes you’d hurry, leave already, so he doesn't have to feel like this anymore. Like his heart is ripping itself in half.

He knows he should apologize. Beg for your forgiveness. He’s never felt this way for anyone, but dating him is too dangerous for you. He feels as though he's duty-bound to protect you, even if that includes breaking your heart and sending you out of his life.

Word would eventually get out to villains. Word would eventually get out to Joker, and he can’t let that happen.