Love does cause pain

Caged.

♦ Harley's p.o.v. ♦

Watching my blonde pigtails swing as I was escorted to the cafeteria, was the only thing keeping my mind off what could happen to me after I go through those doors. I could feel the same fear from the guards, their hands trembling slightly as they held onto my arms.

My attempts to ignore what everyone around me was saying came to an end as the doors to the cafeteria were opened, first there was gasps then silence then of course more gasps and finally as I expected, half the room went silent plotting and scheming and the other half got loud and cocky as the guards turned back out of the doors.

I quickly scanned the room for anyone that didn't look like a traffic cone. Ten guards and one doctor, that's not nearly enough.

One wolf whistle later, I was surrounded by three well built inmates, nobody special.

"Hey, ain't that Joker's girl?" The raspy voice of the youngest looking thug surprised me, causing my body to jump back ever so slightly.

"Think yer right. So that must be Joker's baby." Knuckles were cracked, a frightening sample of the noise soon to be filling the room.

I took a step back and my back hit against the door, locked it didn't budge at all. The middle man, most likely the guy in charge stepped two paces towards me. A smirk twitched onto his face as his brown eyes darkened.

"Defenceless. How borin. I'll make't quick Sweetheart." His other boys stepped in line with the boss man.

My eyes scanned his body, small scars everywhere all on display for the other inmates, nothing he doesn't mind showing. There has to be something I can say to hit a nerve. Subconsciously my arms wrapped around my middle as defeat sunk in, all I could think was that I was sorry that I had to be their mother... sorry for the pain of his name attached to each of us. My eyes drifted shut before any tears could build up. I calmed my breathing but my heart still hammered in my chest.

Even muffled by the rest of the inmates, I could hear them stepping closer. Closer. Closer. I held in my breath thinking that maybe it could cushion the twins just a bit... just enough to save them. Standing there just waiting for the next thud of shoes was taking to long, maybe there already close enough to land a punch.

I heard a huff and braced for impact. Bracing. Bracing. Bracing. Thud.

Thud.

Thud.

Sigh?

Did I get that crazy adrenaline thing? Where mothers get strong enough to lift an entire car to protect there kid? I couldn't feel any pain, except from my lungs that where burning from holding in this cushioning breath. Finally letting it out my body felt nothing. My ears were taken over by... silence. Slight panting but other than that there was nothing. Daring to open my eyes there was more than the original three people, around the floor.

"If anyone else would like to try that stunt..." That voice. It can't be?

"Feel free, were not leaving her side." It definitely can't be her! Did I lose consciousness already?! This has to be a dream...

My eyes focused on the one who spoke first, stood above two of the thugs. A poorly fitting orange jumpsuit thrown around curves too familiar. The ugly orange reviled a small amount of pale skin lightly injected with green, cut off by red slightly wavy hair evenly cut off just before her shoulders. Standing above the boss man the second had a jumpsuit covering her bottom half the top half was wrapped around her waist, the reason was obvious, big butt small waist. Jealousy hit as per usual. Moving up to finally reveal the most important detail, I saw the pale brown sleeveless tank top, the hint of a tan on her skin was unexpected... but her hair. Jet black untamed pixie cut... How?

"P-pam? S-Selina?" Both heads spun around to face me, serious green hit first followed by softening chestnut.

"Harley." Hearing both voices say my name my head finally let me believe it.

It felt like a ten tone weight had lifted off me with just their eyes. My eyes drifted to Red, as our eyes connected my heart fluttered. A smile twitched onto her face, emerald eyes glistening, but everything faded from her face so quickly. Her brows dragged towards her nose causing a clear V. Her eyes fell to the floor, she hates me.

My body was wrapped in a tight hug, short raven hair tickling my nose. I dragged my arms up Selina's body and grasped my middle finger in my fist, trying to fit my arms around her. My gaze still lingered on Pam until Kitty pulled back, her sparkling white teeth pulling my eyes over to her.

"How did you get here Kitty?!" A smile burst onto my face and I thought my personality was contagious, what happened with her whilst I was gone?!

"It doesn't matter. We're here for you Harley." I felt her cold... twitching hand on the twins. "Nobody is going to touch you."

"We should sit." Pam's voice cut through the room, I didn't even notice everyone talking around us... talking about Kitty.

We all simultaneously nodded and made our way over to mine and Pam's usual table, pushing the food that was already placed there away, getting only a few scowls. Selina sat down next to me grabbing my hand under the table, her shorter nails pushing into the back of my hand. Looking around our table I felt safe. There was still someone missing.

"What happened after I ... erm left. W-where's Phoebe?" It's not like I wanted someone else I cared about trapped in Arkham because of me, but if Selina got thrown in anyone could.

Red and Kitty shared a quick glance at each other, I guess they got so close they can read each others minds now?

Thanks for readinggggggggg. Hope you enjoyed. Is anyone bored? I feel like there hasn't been crazy drama in a while... don't worry sooonnnnnn 😈 😉. I will hopefully start updating more often. I'm back at college doing 'art' so that's ... fun and I've been doing Inktoberrrrrrrr all of my stuff is on my instagram but if u want I could make a new book on here if anyone wants to see comment if u do I guess. Please comment on anything and ask me anythinggggg. I should update again soon so stay tunedddd. Love ya guyssss~Jw 💜💜💜