Batman x Joker What Would I Do Without You

Chapter 5

Batman POV

Batman had just returned to his batcave and as he was taking off his mask he noticed Alfred walking in to greet him.

"Master Bruce, I see you have finally arrived back home."

"Sorry I was gone so long Alfred..."

"Sir, I noticed you were gone all day and all night. It being morning now would you like me to get you some breakfast or anything at all. I do tend to worry when you're out for 24 hours straight."

"Yeah breakfast sounds good Alfred, thanks. I'll be up in the dining room in a minute."

Alfred nodded and walked out of the batcave to prepare Bruce's food as he changed out of his bat costume and into casual clothing to rest at home.

As Bruce walked into the dining room to eat so many things were racing through his mind of the previous day.. He couldn't believe the love of his life yet also his archenemy said that he loved him and it sounded as though he was serious when he said it, no jokes, just love. Bruce felt as though maybe he should have said it back now regretting that he hadn't but he was in complete shock at the time. He's never been in a situation like this before so he didn't know how to react appropriately. He just responded by kissing him, he kissed the Joker. It was on impulse and the realization burned in Bruce's head of how badly he just wanted to kiss him again. However, if they feel the same for each other maybe they should meet to discuss it in privacy. Batman never thought in a million years the Joker would like him the same way... unless it was another cruel trick to hurt Batman emotionally... There's a 50/50 chance there. Bruce didn't know if he could take his chances on this, it's not like he was Two Face flipping coins for every move he makes. He needed more time to think about this before deciding his next move.

Joker POV

Joker stood on that rooftop for most of the night stunned as to what just happened. He had never felt so full of joy in his whole life until that moment when his Batsy kissed him. Oh how he wished it would've lasted longer, if maybe it would ever happen again, or lead into something more. Maybe Batman was just humoring him and his emotions or... maybe he actually did feel the same way. Joker hated those 50/50 odds. He needed a way to lure Bats back to him and find out without making his intentions obvious. He needed time to think about his every move though...

Joker made it back to his hideout by sunrise. Harley was asleep so Joker attempted to tiptoe by her to not wake her up. Not to be nice but rather to not have to deal with her annoying pain in the ass, he had enough on his mind already. But it was too late she had heard him walking by and sprung up to greet him.

"Hey Puddin!! Where were you all night?!? I was worried that stupid Bat had hurt you or something.."

"Don't call him Stupid!!" Joker snapped at her making her quiver

"I'm sorry Mr.J... " She knew Joker was stressed over something but why wouldn't he tell her? "Sometimes I think you only love Batman and not me.."

"Oh Harley...." Joker sat beside her on the couch, "I do."

He took her by her pigtails and threw her out the door, she hit the pavement crying in pain. Joker blew her a kiss then slammed the door behind him not letting her back in. He might have been sadistic towards her but blowing her a kiss made her happy regardless.

Joker went to his office space where he did all of his planning of different schemes against Batman but now needed time to find the answers he was looking for.