Would You Live For Me

Chapter 21

   A couple days later, I woke up alone. Sometimes this happens and I always get sad. Waking up with the Joker was the highlight of my morning. I never thought I would say that.

   My suit was still on so I went downstairs to the laundry and picked out some of my jean shorts and a black, loose shirt. I ran back upstairs and jumped as I saw a henchman walk past the door. My hand flung to my chest as my heart pounded. "You've scared me, Paul." I made my way to the kitchen and got out a burrito.i popped it in the microwave and waiting for it to finish. While I waited, Thor came down and went to my side. He sure is getting old. Not too long until I lose my loyal companion.

    The sad thought drifted away when I heard the microwave beep. Me and Thor went outside to the porch and I ate my burrito. Days where I was alone gave me time to think. With me and Joker being partners, we never actually asked if we were girlfriend and boyfriend. I wouldn't mind to not be. Everyone knew we were each other's and said I love you every once in a while.

    The way that Joker made me feel was extraordinary. No one was able to see him the way I do. When I say that I see him, I mean really see him. The man had a type of trust and bond with me like no other. Joker was surely damaged and I was slowly fixing him. At least enough for him to have two sides. I was okay with that. We were both crazy, of course, I wasn't like him. Still, I wouldn't ever judge him or purposely change him. Nothing in this world would make me change our love.

    I've noticed the way he keeps at least one hand on me when we speak to people. It's sweet and lightly possessive. I was surely his and even if the tattoos said so, he made an even more physical reassurance to those around us.

    The door opened and Paul walked out. "Ma'am, this is for you." He handed me a cell phone and I cautiously brought it up to my ear. "Hello?" I breathed out and waited a couple seconds before anyone responded. "Hey, Maya. It's me." A breath I didn't know I was holding in came out and I chuckled. "Hey, Joker. What's up?" I shifted in the seat and started walking in the house. "I'm on my way home but I wanted you to know that I am bringing home someone for a little bit. They've got a bag over their head so they don't know the way." At least he was being careful. "Okay. Don't rush to get home too fast. Bye." The lined ended and I decided to put my hair up. The house was hot.

    While I waited, I flipped through channels. Sadly, it wasn't long enough for me to finish a show because he walked in. I happily got up and started walking towards him. That's when I saw who walked through the door and my mood changed to anger instantly. Who the fuck is she?

    Joker walked up to me and kissed my head. The girl put her hand out for me to shake but I wasn't going to accept that. Instead, I turned towards J and told him to sit down on a stool. "Let me take a look at your stitches so I can clean them and change out the gauze." The girl stood behind us and Joker took his shirt off. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw her staring. "Want to introduce me to your little.... friend?" Paul handed me the peroxide and Neosporin. It was obvious that I was pissed and all Joker did was smirk.

    "This is Natalia. She works for Lex Luther. I saw her walking around town all alone and decided to take her here to talk to us." Silent winces were spread throughout the answer and I nodded. There was no way I'd be gentle when cleaning his wound today. I heard Paul chuckle as I handed him the stuff. Natalia  coughed a little then sat next to Joker while getting out a laptop from her bag. Way to steal my seat. Jokers eyes were all in attention to her as she spoke. Meanwhile, I poured a couple shots for myself. Nothing too much to get me drunk. Just enough to calm me down. After that, I lit a cigarette.

    "Oh she's a smoker?" Natalia said while coughing. I nodded and breathed it out towards her. Joker sent me a glare. "Anyways. So we have thoughts about Bruce Wayne being Batman." The computer was turned towards Joker and I rolled my eyes. "Every single time that something bad happens, Bruce leaves and Batman arrives. Not to mention the bruises Bruce shows up with that are 'normal day scars.' Yeah right buddy." The girl showed pictures to support her stuff and even though I hated her, I must admit that she could be right.

    "Oh Natalia. You've proven yourself to be a smart women." Jokers hand went to her wrist and she blushed. Paul looked at me and I did nothing but leave the room.

    Of course he would do that flirtatious shit around me. I could only imagine what was going on when I wasn't there. My stomach got a weird feeling at the thoughts and I had to stop myself from crying. The door from upstairs closed and I knew she was gone. That's when I heard the Joker call for me. I stomped up the stairs and walked toward him.

    "What's wrong, Maya?" Joker looked at me but I rolled my eyes and looked away. Did he seriously not know what was wrong?

    "I don't know. Ask Natalia. She knows everything." My arms crossed and Joker laughed a wicked and quiet laugh. My eyes burned into him and he stopped, getting up to walk over to me. He grabbed my chin to look at him and I brushed my tongue on the inside of my cheek. "She is simply a friend and I just sweet talked her to get information. Everyone knows I'm all yours." He dragged out the last part and pulled me close to him as he kissed me. When he pulled away, I noticed I'd felt a little happier. "Though the thought of you getting jealous is really sexy." He lustfully said. I rolled my eyes playfully and decided to think of a plan.

      "We should test the theory, ya know?" Joker sat next to me on the couch and looked confused. "Like... What if we were to split up or follow Bruce after he leaves?" Jokers eyes lit up and he kissed me roughly. When he pulled away I noticed some of his lipstick was smudged. "What a great plan, my Maya." The sentence was said through his teeth and I smiled at him approving of my plan.

      "All we have to do is go to one of his little parties and you cause a ruckus. When he goes to leave, I'll shoot him with the tracker gun and when batman shows up, all I have to do is see where the tracker says Bruce is. If it's the same place batman is, we know what's up." Joker stood up with his arms out.

      "Now this is what I'm talking about. Isn't my baby just the greatest!?" We laughed together and called the goons to get here.

      If this plan worked, so much would change. And nothing is allowed to stop us from going through with it.