The Penguin's Heart (Oswald Cobblepot fanfic* orig charac)

Desperation

Evy/ Red P.O.V
The past few weeks had been incredibly hard for both of us. Ozy was losing his patience with the search. Galavans refusal to release Gertrude was pushing him closer to the edge. It also didn't help matters that our business was under fire.

The new GCPD captain was like Jim on steroids. He lived by the rules which meant he was gunning hard for criminals. Unfortunately, we were his # 1 targets. Money was getting a bit tight since he raided 2 mil from a stash house. I quickly got rid of our old locations & moved them underground. The guards were trained to be on high alert. I didn't want anyone to get the drop on us again. Thankfully, we quickly recovered our losses with my new system. I relished in annoying the police, especially the captain.

Tonight, Galavan didn't need us which was rare. I assumed that they were too busy with Bunderslaw. Whatever the reason, I didn't care too much. We had finished our work for the day so we could relax. Everyone had been dismissed after our last meeting, leaving us alone in the throne room. Ozy wordlessly got up & grabbed a tall bottle of wine. In one gulp he finished a glass & began to pour another.

"Are you going to finish the bottle tonight?" I asked as I edged closer

"Why does it matter my dear." Ozy snarled as he inhaled the glass

"Because I love you enough to stop you from drinking yourself to death!" I yelled back as I grabbed the glass

"Give it! Red, I am not in the mood for any games." Ozy roared with tears down his face

"No! It's for your own damn good. Remember that I love you." I spat back before chucking the glass into the fireplace. I quickly ran to my room as Ozy screamed after me.

After an hour, I heard someone coming up the steps. I listened closely to the footsteps & noticed the limp. I kept the covers tightly against my body as he came in. The bed dipped slightly as he sat & I felt his body on mine.

"I'm so sorry for yelling at you earlier. All you were doing was trying to help me & I acted like an arse. You didn't deserve any of my anger. I'm just so frustrated with myself & ashamed of making my problems yours." Ozy apologised as he rubbed my arms

"I know & thanks for the apology." I said before rolling over to face him, "You don't ever have to be ashamed. This is what couples do. They support each other through everything. I love you with every piece of me. You took my heart in one swoop."

"I love you so much, forever. My life is nothing without you in it. You're absolutely precious." Ozy said before giving me a gentle kiss

"Why don't you have a soak? You've been stressed like crazy." I cooed as we cuddled

"That's not a bad idea, my little dove. I'll get changed." Ozy agreed as we headed to the bathroom

I began to draw the water while Ozy got changed. I played with the water a bit as it got to the perfect temperature. The last touch was the bubbles which completed everything. Ozy had finished disrobing & quickly got in.

I grabbed a sponge & lathered it with soap. On my knees behind him, I massaged his scalp as I cleaned his hair. He leaned back into my touch with a giant, cute smile. I couldn't resist kissing the bridge of his nose which made him grab my hands.

"Why don't you join me? There's plenty of space." Ozy suggested with a mischievous grin

"After I wash your hair mister. I don't want shampoo getting into your eyes." I promised which made him hum

I was eager to join him so I rushed a tad. As I promised, I joined him in the bath. I made sure to tease him with a slow show. I paid for it when he pulled me in after both my feet were in. He pulled me to his chest as I sat facing forward between his legs.