~Harleen~
Vats of acid boiled below us as we raced up the steps higher and higher. Lucky for me heights was not a fear of mine as we climbed up one of the towers of the facility. I think Jack was impressed. I hope he was. He never said 'Thank you' or 'Good Job Harley'. Breaking into Ace Chemicals was anything but difficult. Once Jack told me what to do my acrobatic skills made it easy to sneak in and turn off the security for him. The first thing we did was raid the office. I thought we would be done afterwards but Jack insisted we keep moving. Now we were in one of the two chemical towers of Ace Chemicals. His laughter brings me from my daze,
"Hurry up Harley!"
I nod, " Okay!" The reason I was going so slow was the steps happened to be getting smaller as we moved towards the top of the tower. What could be up there that he needed? I wonder, shaking my head.
Higher and Higher we go. Jack moves so quickly, making it hard for me to keep up. "Slow down..."We were almost at the tippy top. Down below was a boiling, raging pit of acid that all looked so small compared to before making my tummy turn. Yikes we were so high up. For a second I imagine them being vats of chocolate to ease my concern. My eyes open to see nothing but the sky and maybe one last staircase of steps in front of me. " Mister J?"
Jack is gone. He must have disappeared in the darkness above me. Of course we were doing this in the middle of the night. When else would it be close to empty? You idiot! You lost him! How on earth are we going to get out? I push back my inner thoughts and try my best to focus. My eyesight was already bad so I was forced to squint. "Puddin?" I tilt my head, really wishing I had contacts.
I lost him. What should I do now? I am really high up...maybe I should go back-
"BOO!" A voice from behind startles me so much I jump back and lose my balance.
"Ahhh!" My hands frail in the air, struggling to catch myself as I find myself falling backwards from my jump. I tumble, flipping over the edge of the railing which was hardly there to begin with.
Luckily I catch myself with one hand. I quickly put my other hand on the side of the step in an effort to hang on for dear life. My feet were dangling in air along with the rest of my body. Don't look down, Don't look down. I glance beneath me to notice not the tubs of chocolate that I once dreamed about but deadly acid. I shivered, my heart racing with a fear of falling. "Help!"
"Like that one toots?" Jack smirks, bending down. I wait for him to offer me help. My hands were too fragile to pull myself back up on the step. "Wonderful prank if I do say so myself."
"Please puddin, I ain't sure how much longer I can hold." My voice sputters off frantically, making him grin. He pauses, sitting criss cross applesauce before me.
"Well, well, lets hope for you sake it's longer than you think." Jack flashes a knowing smile, "I told you hun, I am not someone that can be loved." He shakes his head.
His hand softly grazes over mine. Jack lowers his head right beside mine, "Do it..Do it Harley..let go.. let go of your troubles and fall..." His voice is like the devils, taunting me to take the fall to hell. The way he spoke sounded like this was what I wanted, needed, to become a better version of myself. I am silent, waiting for his help. Trust him. He loves us he won't hurt you. Look at his eyes, their calling for you. "Come on...do it Harley..take a dive and become just like me. That's what you wanted, to be me, right?"
They both wanted me to fall, Jack and my inner self. I close my eyes a second to force my thoughts to clear themselves. I knew I wasn't thinking clearly, I never was around Jack but maybe-I look down to see the bubbling vats of acid and my face goes pale.
He wanted me to fall in the acid! No! No, no, no! I start to panic, realizing Jack is not joking. He is actually serious about letting me fall. "No..." I say upset, "I wanted to be with you, not be you. I love you."
"Your sounding as crazy as-" Jack stops mid sentence, his head spinning around. A small metal object fell to his feet, he kicks it off the edge immediately. "Not this time..." He snickers, getting giddy as a child does on Christmas Day. His eyes light up like something magical happened, making his grin grow wider. "He's here."
I follow his upwards gaze to see a black blur approaching from the staircase above us.
"Who?" I ask, not realizing someone had come with. The person appears to be a boyish figure that looks like he's wearing dark jeans and a black hoodie. His face is hidden, making me slightly curious who Jack had brought along on our trip.
"Shhhh not now, NOT NOW. This is MY game; My guest!" A sick laugh escapes Jack. I start to have the feeling that Jack forgot about me hanging on for dear life. Jack grabs something from his back pocket and starts running up the staircase towards the figure. The person in a black hoodie follows. I don't think he sees me.
The two disappear out of view. I hear laughter that leaves me unsettled.
I pause finding myself alone.
Maybe Jack will come back. No maybe about it! Jack will come back! I am his girlfriend, he's just making sure that black hoodie guy does not come near me.
5 minutes later and nothing.
There was no sign of Jack and the weight of my body dangling in air began to take a toll on my grip. I became tired, more scared as tears fell across my face. "Help..." I mutter once more, my left hand slipping. I knew I could not stop it. With each second my body felt heavier. I close my eyes tightly and take a deep breath. This was it. This was how I would die, falling into a pit of acid. I cry softly, my numb fingers losing their grip. The metal begins to slip from my grasp as my hand let's go. In that moment I could feel myself fall for almost a millisecond. A strong hand grabs my arm, pulling me upwards. My eyes open knowing I would see my puddin standing before me. I knew he would come back for me! My eyes look up at my hero, only to notice the person had neither green eyes or hair.
"Jonathan?" I gasp surprised. Am I hallucinating? What would Jonathan be doing in a chemical plant after hours. He had a heavy looking backpack slung across his opposite shoulder.
"Don't worry Harleen, I have you.." His other arm swings down to grab my other hand. He starts to pull me up to the ledge. Shockingly Jonathan is a lot stronger then he looks."You're safe now.."
He wraps his arms around my trembling body. I was so scared of falling I could not even speak to him. I rest my head against his shoulder, heartbroken. How could Jack have done that to me? He left me for the dead. Now not only was everyone right about him, Johnny of all people had to see me in this state. Tears stream down my face as a clung to his side. My eyes close tightly still hearing Jack's laughter echo in the distance, mocking me. My voice sounded so small and quiet in the empty facility as I held on to Jonathan."...thank you.. thank you..." Those were the only words I could repeat because if it weren't for him I would be melted in a pit of acid right now.