Love does cause pain

Mother is home...

♦ Harley's p.o.v ♦

I saw Red crumble into her mothers arms. I watched as Mrs Croft whispered something into Pammy's ear, clearly whatever she said slowly built her walls back up as she peeled herself away. Red wanted this so much, she needed it more than words can describe. Red has her family back. I wrapped my arms around my middle, Red's arms where right here, I felt so safe. I'm happy for Red, I really am... It's just Mrs C seems dodgy.

Red turned away from her mother and over to me and kitty, her emerald green eyes looked so distant. Now I know I'm not a registered psychiatrist anymore, but if I learnt anything it was that family changes everything, especially when you've gone so long without them. Snap out of it Harleen, she won't leave... If she wanted to go back to her real family I couldn't blame Red, I've left her behind for Pu-Mr- Joker so many times. I need Red. I-i can't do it without her. I can't raise them alone. Arms wrapped around me, as I felt her body fit into mine I could tell. Red. I didn't even realise she was walking over to me, I was so busy over thinking this whole thing. I let my arms slide from around the twins and straight around Red's waist, I held her as close to my body as possible without hurting her I need her more than anything.

"Harl babe what's going on? Are you okay?"

"I'm fine Red." I didn't want to ruin today, I'm the one who told Red we should let things slide. She let a real problem slide... I'm letting my made up fear slide. I looked over Red's shoulder and saw her mother glaring at me, confusion etched into her face.

"How are you feeling after Jonathan's fear toxin injection Harleen?" My eyes grew wide and I felt Red's grip loosen, she slowly pulled away. I could see the confusion in her emerald green eyes, same as her mother's.

"W-whats she talking about Harl?" I swallowed hard trying to get the lump out of my throat. He is my worst fear. No ... Red is, losing Red should be my fear.

"I-. He. I- I don't know what she's talkin about Red..." I lied to her. I'm lying to Red. Why does this feel like a big deal, I lie, but were bad guys it's what we do. It's no big, I lie, Red lies I'm pretty sure Kitty lies all the time and Phoebe definitely does.

Thinking of Phoebe, she came hopping down the stairs... cleavage bouncing all the way. Phoebe's eyes went wide as she looked around, she was wearing underwear... matching which was a classy touch I guess, but that is it just matching women's boxers and a bra in a size which I might have been slightly jealous off. Ivy finally turned around, after attempting to get the truth out of me with her eyes, she instantly went wide eyed along with the rest of us. Oh I almost forgot she also had a towel swung over her neck, real classy Phoebs. Phoebe awkwardly smiled at all of us.

"Ha.. Ha... Wellllll at least this wasn't our first time meeting, ha?" She looked down over her body sighed, I don't see what she upset about her body is really toned but not to crazy ya know like there's no flaws with her- ohhhhhhhh the bruisessssss. Yup, that makes sense. I almost forgot it's not normal to have bruises. "Well sure I'm a tad beaten up but hey, who here isn't I'm I right..." She nervously laughed, she is honestly handle long this like a pro if I'm honest. "I- I mean hey, come on u know u guys all look like you spent an hour in the ring against the batma- erm ... Against Bane himself.... Sooooooooo who's hungry?"

Everyone just let everything slide as we flocked into the kitchen. As Phoebe started dishing out what was left of the breakfast I realised Mrs C wasn't here. I crept out of the kitchen and into the living room where I saw her.

"You didn't tell her." I felt my heart slump in my chest, why did it hurt so much to keep this from Red...

"S-she doesn't need to know."

"That's my daughter your talking about! She has enough to deal with without you leading her on. You two, you and my daughter your a thing, I'm I wrong?" I shook my head weakly, how could she say I was leading her on... I love Red. I really do. She stepped closer to me and my heart rate slowly increased.

"You love the Clown, everyone that was there knows even Crane. My daughter does not need your extra baggage to carry around." Tears started to cloud my sight. I wrapped one arm around my middle, around my twins. With my other hand I pulled at my shorts, she can see my bruises... I know she can. "You? You are pregnant ?!" I nodded weakly, barley able to hold my head. "You whore! You sneaky little whore, he got you pregnant and now you run to my daughter acting like you love her. I've heard what they say about you on the news, your crazy, but I did not think it was possible that you were this sick. Your using my daughter! She has feelings for you I can tell, but you, your using her. You want her to help you raise your kid, you want her to make you feel loved, you want her to love you whilst you do nothing for her. Your not helping her raise her whore mistake child. Your not making her feel loved. Your not going to love her. Hell you won't even end up making love to her, you will just fuc-"

"Heyy Crofty u want breakfa- Harley... You okay?" I heard Phoebe's voice and I plastered a smile on my face, I can't do anything about the tears that were running down my face so I was going to have to go with it. I turned around to Phoebe and made up my story.

"I'm fine Phoebs, I'm just talking to Mrs C about how to get back in Red's good books. I-I'm just so happy Red is getting her mother back." I smiled as hard as a could as tears spilled down my face.

"Oh ... Okay you guys wanna be alone it's cool I get it. Welcome to the family Mrs- what is you actual name ?!" Phoebe was walking backwards to the kitchen waiting for her reply. At least she bought it..

"Dianne and I'm glad to be here Phoebe thank you." Phoebe smiled and turned away and into the kitchen.

"Your a lier, it's in your blood. She doesn't need someone like you in her life. Her mother is home."

Thanks for reading I hope you enjoyed. Vote and comment if you want, constructive criticism is always useful. Question, how does everyone feel about Phoebe and Dianne/ Mrs Croft now?!? New part coming soon so stay tuned love you guys 💜~ Jw

P.s I have a reason for the slow update ... I got carried away making a clay bud 😂 not finished but I will put a picture below⬇️