You and Jerome went and walked around the circus. You guys couldn't wait till you got back to Gotham, but till then, you'd have to do your best. And your best is not murdering anyone. Yet.
You and Jerome made it to the big tent, walking in and seeing all of the acts rehearse. You and Jerome didn't do anything in the show, but you guys did help out on the sidelines sometimes. You and J liked to do the concessions because you got paid in food, and your parents never gave you guys any food.
"J?" You asked, looking up to him. He hummed, looking back to you. "Why doesn't anyone ever help us? Why don't they come when they hear our screams? Why don't they call the police when they see our cuts and bruises? Why don't they care about us?"
J thought for a minute. "Y/N, did I ever tell you what Mr.Cicero said to me on my 9th birthday?" You shook your head. "No." You didn't know what to expect after Mr. Cicero's and Jerome's rocky history. Mr. Cicero was kind of a dick.
Jerome kept walking forward. "Well my mom and one of her lovers had decided to," he took a slight pause. "Take a break from fucking and beating me up. So I was outside, crying cause I had just gotten the shit kicked out of me, by my own mother, on my birthday. So anyway, Mr. Cicero came over to me and asked, "Why are you crying, Jerome?" I was surprised he even cared, since he could be such a dick." He took a moment to look around and make sure no one was listening. "It's my birthday! And my mom and the snake guy are beating me." I said, tears streaming down my face. I couldn't believe someone actually cared! But oh no. Him being the douche he is said, "This world doesn't care about you or anyone else, Jerome." He said in his best impression of Mr. Cicero, which was actually pretty good. "Better to realize that now." And that was it. He left me to get beaten 2 more times that night! I was devastated. Not only about him leaving me to be beat up 2 more time that night, but by his words, and how much they sounded like the truth. And now, Y/N, I realize that what he said to me that night, is the truth. Nobody cares about you or me. We only care about each other. You and me only have each other. And we better to realize that now." He said.
You were surprised, but after a minute his words made sense. Nobody did anything to help you and Jerome but each other. You were their to pick Jerome up off the floor, as he was for you. You wrapped your arms around Jerome, and brought him into a hug, that he immediately returned. "You're right, J. We only have each other, but that's all we need." Jerome pulled away, smiling.
"I couldn't agree more, doll face."
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The bold lines are from the episode where Jerome kills his dad, A.K.A. Mr. Cicero. I have to admit, this was my favorite chapter to write. Yeah, it's not a very happy one, but I just really enjoyed writing it. I hope you all like it!
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Take Me Back- Jerome ValeskaxReader
FanfictionY/N and Jerome Valeska had once been together, but it's been years. Many, many years. Yes they could still be together, but its been so long. They were both in their 70's now, and Y/N was out in the world. And Jerome, Jerome was still in there. ...
