Mutt (Gotham X Reader)

|Chapter Ten|

I was recovering in the hospital when I got a call from Harvey telling me about Jim's reassignment, which had something to do with Dick Lovecraft. 

I decide to check out of the hospital in order to see him off. 

When I get there, I find Harv and Jim right away.

"Heard about your predicament, Jimmy. Sorry," I tell him as he packs his belongings.

He sighs sadly but I can only watch as he finishes packing.

"Why don't you just quit?" Harvey asks.

"That's what they want me to do. Don't worry, your next partner will be better," Jim reassures, a tinge of regret in his voice. 

I laugh, "C'mon, you're a great cop. Harv was luck to have you as his partner."

"Maybe we could go for a drink sometime," Harvey says nonchalantly.

Jim smirks a bit, "Yeah, that'd be nice."

I lean against the desk as I watch Jim leave the police department. He looks sad but determined, and I'm oddly proud of him for that. 

"I really can't picture him as a security guard for loonies," I comment to Harv as we watch him leave.

"Me neither," he sips from his flask before handing it to me.

~

Back at Wayne Manor, I'm dying of boredom until I notice the pool.

I smirk. I run up the stairs and quickly change into my old bikini. It's f/c and still fits, surprisingly. I grab a towel from the bathroom and head outside. 

The pool is cold at first, but as I slip into the silky water I get used to the temperature. Laughing, I swim a few laps, diving underneath the surface and then doing the backstroke. My tail weighs me down a bit, the appendage growing heavy with water, but I ignore it.

Alfred watches with a smile. He knows how much I love to swim. 

I pop my head out of the water, looking at him.

He notices how the water runs down my ears and into my sparkling e/c eyes. I splash him with some of the water, bringing him out of his daze.

"Hey, Alf, wanna join?" I tease, treading water.

He frowns at the damp spots on his suit, "No, thank you, miss."

"What have I told you about calling me 'miss'?" I sigh in exasperation, going to the edge of the pool where he stands.

"What have I told you about splashing me?" He retorts.

I frown thoughtfully, "Well, you always told me to finish what I started. . ."

He suddenly realizes what I mean, but it's too late. Quick as a flash, I grab his leg and pull him into the water.

He surfaces, swearing his head off at me. I just keel over with laughter, having to cough up some water after I accidentally snort it up my nose. 

After a few seconds, he starts laughing along, splashing me in retaliation. We have a mini water fight until he climbs out of the pool.

"Use my towel, you can get me another one when you dry off." I say, swimming towards him. 

He shakes his head, "It certainly is nice to have you back, Y/n."

"It's good to be back, Alf," I smile.

~

I had to blow-dry my tail and ears when I got out of the pool. It took me longer than I expected but the result was amazing. I pet my tail, enjoying the soft feeling on my fingertips. Swishing my tail behind me, I walk out of my room to go find a snack.

My search is interrupted by Alfred. He hands me the phone, "Phone call for you."

I frown thoughtfully before answering, "Hello, this is Y/n."

"Hey, N/n."

"Vic?" I grin. I hadn't been expecting him to call me.

"I was just wondering if you wanted to hang out. There's not a lot going on today."

"Sure. Does Falcone mind?" 

"He doesn't."

"K, I'm on my way." I hang up the phone.

Grabbing my coat, I head to the door, "Alfred, I'm going out! Don't know when I'll be back!" I don't wait for a response, instead opting to walk right on out. 

~

I get to Falcone's and greet the Don before going to find Vic. I discover him holed up in the basement, cleaning his guns.

"Heya," I greet before raising my hands. In them are two large milkshakes, which I bought before coming here. "I bring gifts."

He smiles widely, "Sweet."

I hand him one, our fingers brushing against each others. I ignore it and seat myself. 

"Thanks, Muffin." 

I roll my eyes at the nickname, "'Muffin'. How'd that even start?"

He shrugs, "You gave me a muffin once. Blueberry, if I remember correctly. It was good."

"Oh, yeah, I forgot about that. So, work's slow, eh?"

"Yeah, I'm getting restless," his lips twitch downwards in a frown. 

"Something'll come up soon, I'm sure." 

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