His Angel // A Joker Fanfic //

Chapter Twenty Four - Gunshots

I slowly opened my eyes and stretched out my arms. I sat up and looked around, I'm in my room. Joker must have carried me in here after his little torture session. I should have known that he would have put a tracker on my new phone, and I should have known that he wouldn't keep to his promise. His promise about not letting anyone, including himself, hurt me. I rubbed my eyes and lazily got out of bed. I zombie walked over to the wardrobe and opened it, taking a look at what I should wear. I decided on black tights and a purple tank top. I slipped on some black sneakers and tied my hair up in a ponytail. As I was about to walk out of the room I caught a glimpse of something sitting on my bedside table in the corner of my eye. An idea then appeared in my head. A really really stupid idea. I walked over to the table and picked up the gun. I walked over to the end of my bed and sat. I suddenly felt like I had no control over my body and my stupid idea sprung into action. The sound of footsteps grew louder and louder until they stopped outside my door. I know who it is, and he's the main reason why I'm about to do this. As the door slowly creaked open, I closed my eyes and raised the gun to the side of my head. I put my finger on the trigger, ready to fire. Yes, I am about to do this. And there's nothing no one can say to stop me. My life is worthless, pointless. No one would really care if I died, people would just say 'that's great, one less criminal off the streets.' "Angel listen I- what the heck are you doing?!" I heard Jack shout the last part as he ran over to me. "I'm gonna do this, and there's absolutely nothing you can say to change my mind." I said stubbornly, opening my eyes to look at him. His eyes had the look of guilt and worry in them. "Maddie, put the gun down." He said slowly, walking right up to me. "I can't. I have to do this." I said softly, looking down at the ground. "Please. Think about all the people you're about to hurt. Your family-" "They're not my real family Jack, I'm adopted." I interrupted. "Okay what about Harley-" "She's gone about five years without seeing me, and to be honest she doesn't seemed bothered by it." I interrupted again. He sighed deeply and put his hand on top of my hand that was holding the gun. "What about me?" He said, almost in a whisper. Ha, now that's funny. Like you'd actually care if I died. You're only keeping me alive for this stupid plan of yours, which I still actually don't know. I wish I could yell those words at him, but I just couldn't gather the words. "Like you'd care." I whispered, looking up at him. For some reason he looked really hurt about what I just said.

He kneeled down in front of me and placed both his hands on top of the gun. He leaned forward and pressed his lips against mine, but this time I didn't kiss back. He pulled away and looked at me with sorrowful eyes. "I know the reason you're doing this is because of me, I know that. And there's nothing I can do to change that. But let me tell you this Maddie. You are the most important person in my pitiful life. I care about you a lot, and there's a high chance that....that I'm..." he paused for a moment. Tears started to role down my cheeks as I ever so slightly moved the gun away from my head, but not enough for him to notice. "That I've fallen for you Angel." Those words ran straight through my body. I can't believe he said that. I can't believe the Joker said those words to me. For some reason I felt like he actually meant what he said. Suddenly, all those feelings I have for him that I had locked away came rushing back. As I lowered the gun he let go of my hands, and I threw the gun across the room. "Your not just saying that because you need me for your plan...right?" I asked as we stared into each other's icy blue eyes. He gently grabbed the back of my head and pulled me closer to him. "I'm saying that because I need you in my life." He said softly, then pulled me into a kiss. This was by far the most passionate kiss we've had. I wrapped my arms around his neck and pulled him closer to me. Okay, I admit it. I am in love with the Joker. And I actually think that he's telling the truth. I actually think he has fallen for me. But me of all people, like seriously. What is there to like about me? And I can't forget Aston, he still likes me. I like him too, but not as much as Jack. We pulled away and looked at each other. "So, you want breakfast?" Jack asked as he stood up. I nodded and stood up as well.

We walked downstairs and into the kitchen. Harley was already in there cooking pancakes. Once she acknowledged our presence she turned around and smiled at us. "Morning guys. Um it sounded like you two were arguing upstairs, is everything okay?" She asked. Jack and I looked at each other and smiled. "Yea, everything's fine." Jack said as he took hold of my hand. I mean I'm not fine with him electrocuting me and all, but I guess it's fine with him. "Smells good Harls." I said after a bit of silence. Jack and I sat down at the bar stools, Harley grabbed a plate and flopped a few pancakes onto it. She put the plate on the bench and we took one each. "Um Maddie, what's with the bruises on your head?" Harley asked halfway through eating a pancake. There must be bruises on my temples from when Jack shocked me. I looked over at him but he was looking down at the bench. "Punishment." I said then taking another bite out of my pancake. Harley took another pancake as she nodded her head. As we continued eating breakfast none of us really spoke, to be honest it was kind of awkward. Once I was done I got off the stool and went back up to my room. I had a quick shower and got changed into my suit and put on my mask. I don't know why, but I just had the feeling we were going to go do something today. I made my way back downstairs to find Jack, Harley and a quite a few henchmen all gathered in the living room. Harley was in her Jester outfit, which meant my theory was true. "Ah, doll face. Nice to see you're already ready." Jack exclaimed. "Ready for what?" I asked as I approached them all. "A little fun..." he trailed off, followed by his famous Joker laugh. Oh god, this will be interesting.