HarleyxJoker Short Stories

Half Past Five

Before I start with the story, the idea off this chapter was requested/given to me by a follower, I just pieced the rest together:)) The idea was based off a song which I loved and actually got some ideas after listening to it so if anyone would like to listen to it while reading I'll link it above, might also incorporate some lyrics here and there XD, so I hope everyone enjoys!! Please message with any requests or ideas I would love to include more <3

(also this chapter is a bit longer, Ive been trying to upload longer stories and have a few in the making :)) )
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*Harleen's POV*

I studied myself in the mirror and smiled. I pulled back my hair and tied it up out of the way.

"Honey! You almost ready to leave?" I heard his voice call out. I smiled and popped out the bathroom.

"Yep! I'm so nervous but excited too." I said sheepishly. He grinned and walked up to me, tucking a piece of free hair behind my ear.

"Don't be nervous, you'll kill it, I know it." He encouraged. I blushed and hugged him.

"Thank you, it means a lot Danny." I replied, snuggling into his neck for a moment. He hugged me back then pulled away, handing me my bag.

"Now go before you're late." He said smiling at me once more before I walked out the front door.

I walked down the street to a bus stop, digging through my bag looking for some money.

Today was my first day at Arkham and I was nervous. This is what I went through school for, my dream.

I boarded the bus as it pulled up and paid the fee.

"Do you go past Arkham?" I asked the driver. He glanced at me.

"The Asylum?" He asked, looking me up and down. I nodded, swallowing the lump in my throat.

"Yes, what's a lady like you going there? You'll get torn up." He replied.

I faked a smile. "New job." I answered back.

He grunted and turned forward, shutting the doors. "I stop across the street. You won't miss it." He said.

I nodded and took a seat near the front, my nerves building the closer we got.

Before I knew it we were across the street and the bus jerked to a stop. I got up and scurried off, thanking the driver quietly which got me a grunt in return. I stared across the street staring up at the huge creepy building.

I took a deep breath and wrapped my white coat around me more and made my way inside. I looked down at my phone and at the email I was sent. I need to find my bosses office.

I found the door and knocked. The door burst open and a tall man greeted me.

"Hello!! Nice to finally meet you! Welcome! Come in come in." He greeted, ushering me in his office. I smiled and followed him in, sitting across from him.

"So, first day huh? How you feel!" He boomed, a big grin on his face.

I smiled nervously. "I'm nervous but very excited sir, I'm very grateful to be here." I replied, stuttering a little here and there.

He smiled and nodded. "All ok! It's understandable to be nervous, especially in Gotham." He said laughing. I smiled and laughed a little.

He put his hands on his desk and stood once more. "So! Let's get you started. For the first few weeks you'll be doing mainly paperwork, schedules, appointments, things like that." He listed off as we walked out the room, jogging slightly to keep up with his long strides, my heels clicking.