~𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬~ {Jerome Valeska x reader}

Chapter 6

It's been a few days since I have poisoned Jerome Valeska. Jim told me that he survived it but they managed to arrested him and he's in Arkham now.

I sit on my bed and scroll on Instagram. I get a sudden call from Jim Gordon. I pick up. „Yes, detective?". „Hey y/n. I know you probably won't like hearing this but let me finish speaking before saying anything". I don't answer and wait for him to continue.

„...Please join us on that plan again. Me and Bullock will owe you a favor. Please help us. We need to know what his intentions are. If you make him trust you we can stop him completely".

I sigh. „Valeska is in Arkham. How is he still a threat?". „He may be locked away but he has many accomplices in Gotham. He's always two steps ahead and his followers will do whatever he asks of them. He'll always find a way. We can't stop him or his followers without knowing his intentions", Jim responds.

I take a few moments to think about it. „What kind of favor will you owe me? Any favor? No matter what?". He sighs in frustration. „Yes. Any favor. So are you in?". I can't believe I'm doing this.

„Fine. I'll be at the GCPD in 10 minutes", I respond and hang up the phone.

———————— ~ at the GCPD ~ ———————

I walk into the GCPD. Jim and Harvey see me and walk over to me. „Thank you, y/n", Harvey said. I roll my eyes. „Whatever. What's your plan?". Jim and Harvey exchange glances before Jim answers me.

„You'll visit him at Arkham. Now". Harvey and Jim start walking towards the exit and Harvey gestures for me to come with them. We go outside and get into Jim's car. He drives off to Arkham.

While driving there they tell me what I should say to him and everything about the rest of their plan.

————————— ~ at Arkham ~ ————————-

I get out of the car. I ask them to repeat their plan to me one last time just to be sure before walking off into the asylum.

I walk in and to the front desk where a kind-looking woman in police uniform is sitting. She watches me walk up to her. „Good afternoon, Madam. How can I help you?".

I smile at her. „Hey, I would like to visit an inmate. Mr. Valeska". She raises an eyebrow at me. „Jerome Valeska, huh?". She looks me up and down. She grabs her walkie-talkie and asks for a guard to come down and bring me to his cell, cell E-146.

After a few moments a guard approaches me and he leads me to the cell. After some minutes of walking we finally reach cell E-146.

„If you need something or if there's a problem, call for me and I'll come and get you. Understood, madam?". I nod. He gets out his keys and opens the metal door to Jerome's cell.

There is a little table in the middle of his cell with two chairs, across from each other on each side of the table. As the guard opens the door I see Jerome sitting in one of the chairs.

We make eye contact immediately and as I see his face turn angry by the sight of me I can't help but giving him a sarcastic smirk. I walk in and sit down in the chair across from him. The guard closes the door. We're by ourselves now.

„Long time no see, huh?", I say. He's furious. I can see that in his eyes. He tries playing it off and forces that creepy smile on his face. „Let me guess...You were the one that poisoned me".

„Bingo", I answer. His hands form to fists and he takes a deep breath while still widely smiling. „What's the purpose of your visit?". I'm trying my best to not launch myself at him and beating him to death 'cause that's all I want to do honestly. Sadly I couldn't.

„I've came here to discuss something with you". He slightly tilts his head to the side and he seems to be confused.

„I can see that you won't be getting anywhere like this. I guess your goal is it to destroy Gotham? Kill someone specific people? Well whatever it is you suck at it. I want to offer you my help. I have great connections at the GCPD. They trust me".

He seems to be caught off guard, his expression still creepy. „You really think I'm buying that, doll? What's your true plan?". He leans forwards to me.

I hate being called nicknames, especially 'doll'. My face turns serious. „Don't you dare calling me that again". I calm myself before speaking up again. „I can see why you don't believe me. I wouldn't either but trust me I have my reasons. I want the same as you so why not work together?".

He seems amused by my words and bursts out in laughter. „That's hilarious. Doll face over here wants to break the rules and be a bad little girl? Are you serious?". He continues laughing while speaking.

It's hard for me not to snap right now. I take a deep breath and give him a sarcastic look. I really tried my best but I just can't handle him anymore. I get up, ready to leave. „Wait", Jerome says.

I ignore him and walk towards the door. „I said wait!". He sounds angry but I don't care. Before I can reach the door he grabs me by the wrist and pulls me back, close to him. There were only a few centimeters separating us now. We lock eyes and he looks serious and angry. I stare at him with an angry expression as well.

We hold deep eye contact for a few seconds just as we did at the Gotham clock tower. He analyzes my face with his eyes. „If I tell you something you should do as I say, you know?", he says in an intimidating tone.

I try answering but I keep staring in his eyes. I don't know why...but I feel a weird tingle in my stomach when I look at him. I finally manage to answer.

„Are you in or out?". He looks at my lips and back in my eyes, his expression still serious and angry. „I'm in. That doesn't mean I trust you though".