TW: SEXUAL INNUENDOS, 18+ ONLY
As the days passed, the tensions in the mansion started to dissipate. While everyone still seemed to think that your relationship with Joker was unexpected and a little strange, they seemed to have gotten used to the constant touching and showing each other off. You were glad about this, since it had grown a little tiring to constantly see people fidgeting awkwardly around you and your lover. You had never really desired normalcy, being a criminal and all, but even you had your line. You wanted to feel welcome in the place you called home.
Despite everyone growing more comfortable with your relationship, you could feel the unease regarding Two-Face build. Nobody really had to say they were nervous; you could just feel it in the air. The mansion had this heavy, ominous feeling to it. You could feel this heaviness press down on your chest, the sensation oddly similar to the panic of being in an extremely small room. It felt like the mansion had shrunk, and you were now being cornered by the four walls that you had loved so dearly.
You didn't like this feeling one bit, and you longed for it to end every day. Then, you could finally just be with Joker. You could cause whatever mayhem you wanted without the fear of an untimely death.
Currently, you were laying on top of Joker, watching the news. This had been commonplace lately: vainly studying the news in the hopes that it had a lead on Two-Face's whereabouts. And today, like always, it had none. Instead, the Riddler was being broadcasted. According to the report, he had kidnapped a city official and tortured him until he agreed to hand over his money. All of his money. And ever since then, the police couldn't find him.
"Nice," you commented. "I've never heard of anyone doing that before."
Joker nodded. "Riddler's always been creative. And he's the best at never getting caught, too."
"Yeah, we know you're not," you teased. "How many times did you end up in Arkham?"
"Far too many. But, I'd like to give myself credit where it's due: I think I'm a very skilled escape artist. Every time they put me away, they weren't able to hold me for long."
"Only because you seduced a crazy bitch that happened to work at the asylum."
"Now, now, doll. I only had her help once. Every other time, that was all me."
Due to your position atop his chest, your head was tilted to the side so that you could watch the TV. In order to get your attention, Joker tangled his hand in your hair and pulled gently. This caused you to look up at him, (e/c) eyes shining with the love that you were never meant to feel.
"Besides," whispered your lover, caressing your lower lip with his thumb, "don't misuse the word 'crazy', my sweet, sweet thing. She turned out to be crazy, but she wasn't crazy when I met her. She was merely...susceptible."
"Susceptible?" you repeated.
"Yes. She was susceptible to my seduction, and was therefore compelled to do whatever I asked. Just like someone else I know." He grinned smugly.
"Hey, don't compare me to her! That's, like, the worst thing a man can do to his girlfriend. You should be dumped right now."
"Mm, but you'd never dump me. You're in too deep."
You hated the fact that he was right. Even though this was all just meaningless banter, it was an indicator that when things inevitably did get tough, it would be hard for you to leave. Maybe even impossible.
"You're right," you conceded. You smiled nervously. "Would you ever dump me?"
His answer came quick. So quick that your anxieties made you wonder if it had been rehearsed. "Never."
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