Yes. I know... Another chapter so soon? Jk but yeah, I'm sort of on a role. Hopefully I can get another one out tomorrow! Thank you guys so much for all the love for this story. I really do love writing it and when I know you guys like it just as much it makes me so excited!
Sacrecrow: I was def waiting for you to say that XD What can I say? J's one messed up man. But yeah I mean I think adding the whole doctor patient thing would drag it out tbh especially since they've been doing that for months now. And to answer your question a bit more I think Jack is going to be a big influence on Joker's decisions when it comes to Harley. Because even if Joker finds an interest in the doctor, he doesn't handle feelings well at all. Even with his own sister so Jack will play as his conscious. It's like jekyll and mr. hyde, poor Harley's going to find that out the hard way. But I won't spoil anything! I'm glad you enjoyed it man! Thank you!
Alexiz Tutsi: I'm happy your starting to enjoy Harley more! Like I said I think your going to enjoy her a lot more just you wait! ;) Sofie's back no need to worry! Muchas gracias amor! I'm sending hugs right back to you!
Sofia walked through the halls of the old asylum. She didn't have Arkham or Cash with her to escort her out. This way was safe enough that Arkham trusted Sofie with her seeing herself out as he had an important meeting to attend. But he knew exactly where it was she might detour herself. She looked around the area and knew she was close to where she wanted to be.
Frowning she remembered the memories she had in this place. And none of them good. Aside from her brother rescuing her, this place always sent chills down her spine. The old and eerie green tinted lighting that would occasionally flicker in every hallway. The smell of both mold and wet cement along with formaldehyde made her stomach turn. She placed her hands behind her back as she sauntered through the long corridor. She could hear mumbles, whispers and screaming coming from every direction, although they seemed distant, they were still audible.
Stop.
Turning the corner, Sofie could hear another set of footsteps following close behind. She stopped but didn't turn around. She simply stood there nonchalantly and listened to the steps stop right after. Sofia smirked to herself and thought it was humorous for someone to think they could go unnoticed like this. So, she continued walking, and just as she suspected, the footsteps started once again. Rolling her eyes, she finally made it to the area she was looking for and into the large room with several different cells. All empty, except for one.
A young man with light brown hair appeared from the shadows and tried to follow Sofia as she entered the room. Only to find that she was nowhere to be found. The young man looked confused as he searched around for the white-haired woman. He was now in the center of the room and couldn't understand how she had gotten away so fast when his eyes only left her for a second.
That was until he suddenly felt something grab onto his hand and before he knew it, legs wrapped around his neck and he was on the ground. His arm twisted, forcing himself to look at the ground. He was only able to turn his neck a few inches to see it was her staring at him with a deadpanned expression. Her green eyes piercing his own.
She tilted her head as she watched him, "Sneaking up on a woman isn't very nice."
He clenched his teeth together at the pain in his arm, "I just wanted to know where you were going."
She squeezed his arm, making him wince even more, "You know who I am. I have permission from your boss's boss. Following me isn't wise Zach."
He scrunched his brows slightly until realizing how she knew his name when his name tag was on his uniform.
"I'm sorry. I didn't know…" he managed to mutter
After a few moments, Sofia began to loosen her grip until finally letting go. Zach grabbed his shoulder and began rubbing the pain away. She watched him and ultimately held her hand out for the young man to grab. But before he could reach up to grab it, another larger hand clutched onto her small palm and twisted it behind her back.
Shit, she thought. She was too distracted with the kid, she didn't even realize who had been behind her the whole time. Bolton wrapped his other arm around her body, so she was completely stuck in his grasp. Sofia grunted at the amount of force was using on someone her size, but she remained tranquil.
"Wandering the halls is not permitted by guests." Bolton sneered into Sofia's ear
She frowned and moved her head away from his hot breath. She then smirked, "Is that what that sign said back there? So sorry, I must have gotten sidetracked, my mind wasn't in the right place."
The guard grimaced and squeezed his arm tighter, this time it made her grunt once again.
"I know exactly where your mind was," he spat, twisting her arm even further until she finally gasped a bit at the pain, "You just think you run everything around here don't you?"
Zach reached up for one of the cell doors in order to pull himself off the ground. Suddenly two long arms shot out from inside the cell room and clasped right around his neck. Stopping his movement altogether.
"Let her go." Crane ordered passively
Bolton looked up to see the guard gawking at him in fear as he held on desperately to Jonathan's arms as they were enfolded around the boy's neck. Bolton glowered at the ex-psychiatrist, "Well isn't that sweet. The boyfriend comes to the rescue. Can't help it if she slips and falls, accidentally dislocating her shoulder, wouldn't you agree?"
Looks like Black's a bit angry.
Jonathan's eyes shifted to Sofia's, only to see her eyes starting to glow. The doctor smirked, "Not from where I'm standing."
Bolton quirked a brow before feeling a swift and hard kick to his lower regions. He faltered back a bit, reaching down to grab his groin. Sofia turned around and took a step closer to him. He growled and whipped out a metal device that unfolded and turned into a large tazer.
What a lovely device.
So primitive.
Jonathan inwardly rolled his eyes while his face was filled with nothing but distaste.
If he tries anything.
You'll what Johnny hm? We're locked up behind a metal door.
Zach flinched, "Please let me go."
Crane blinked and gave a small smile, leaning in closer to the boy, "You know Zach. The spinal cord can be a very fragile thing. One quick move and I can snap your neck in two."
Zach shut his eyes, "No. No please don't."
Crane shook the boy, "Why were you following Ms. Black?"
Zach winced, "I… I heard about her."
Aw cute. It's a crush.
I don't think so.
"You don't know anything about her."
Zach shook his head, "I was just doing my job."
Crane twisted the boy's neck just a bit more, "Ah!"
"Go near her again. And I won't let go next time."
Zach furrowed his brows until he was then thrown onto the cold cement floor. He quickly reached up for his neck and turned to see Crane staring at him with a face of indifference. The boy then shuffled away from the cell until nearly bumping into Sofie. Who was standing there with her hands in her pockets as she glared at Bolton.
The guard's tazer remained at his side, almost ready to attack the woman. Who then rolled her eyes, "Honestly, I can never walk into this place without getting shit from you or your men."
Bolton grinned, "Oh good. Then we're doing our jobs correctly."
"We'll agree to disagree then. Isn't that right Jonathan?"
"Very."
Bolton's smile curved down into a frown, "You two pieces of trash have no right to even demand better treatment."
Sofie placed a hand on her chest and feigned shock, "Now what on earth have I done to get such a title?"
"Tsk. Your related to that psychopath. Who knows what you've done."
Sofia sighed, "You're just making assumptions now."
"Oh, I think I'm pretty close. You and him," he pointed to Crane, "do whatever it is you see fit to get what you want. Even if that means killing. Makes you a criminal. And if it were me in charge—
Boringggg
"Which you're not." Crane added
Bolton shot a look to Crane before finishing his sentence, "You all would be locked away, so no one could find you."
She placed a hand on her hip, "Hm. Well that's not fair at all."
Bolton scoffed, "Who ever said anything about being fair? Criminals should—
Sofie waved her hand, "Me and Jonathan do a lot more than kill people."
The guard's face including Jonathan and Zach watched Sofia in confusion.
What is this woman getting at?
"So you admit you've done those acts."
The young woman crossed her arms and placed a hand on her chin as if in thought, "We've done plenty of acts. Which one would you like me to name first? Should I start with our first kiss?"
HA. He walked right into that one.
Jonathan leaned against the door cell, attempting to hide a smirk. "Sofie. Enough. You might scare the poor man off." She lifted her arms in defense and smiled. Crane couldn't help but admire the way she was acting. Not even caring about Bolton one bit.
Bolton grimaced at her words, "You little bitch. You think this is funny?"
"A little."
He growled and pointed the tazer at her before taking a large step closer, "I'll show you what's funny."
Sofie didn't move, she only stood there, almost bored.
"Bolton!"
Everyone in the room turned to see Arkham and Cash, along with a few other guards under Cash's recruitment behind them. Bolton glared at the young man as he strutted into the room before Sofia, "What the hell is this?"
Bolton scoffed, "As usual Arkham. You go straight to the criminal's defense."
Jeremiah narrowed his eyes, "Ms. Black wasn't the one who had a weapon pointed at you."
"She doesn't need one. That freak can damn well do damage without laying a finger on anything."
Sofia smiled behind Arkham, only triggering the guard even more.
"I specifically remember placing you on suspension Bolton." Arkham stated
"I'm not here under your authority."
The young man furrowed his brows, "Whose authority overrides mine?"
That's when Quincy Sharp entered the room along with Dr. Strange among a few other doctors behind him.
Look what the shit dragged in.
"It's not a matter of overriding your authority Arkham. It's a matter of sustaining the institution your father created in the way he envisioned it. A place for criminals to kept in. Not a place for them to walk around freely and do what they want."
Sofia sneered at the old bald man, "I am not a criminal." She spat, her eyes averting over to Strange, who was staring at her from behind his small framed glasses.
Arkham lifted his hand to pause Sofia, "With all due respect Sharp. I run this establishment. I make the orders. Not you."
"For now."
Jeremiah quirked his head, "Excuse me?"
Sharp lifted his chin, his superiority complex showing, "I've taken the liberty of involving city hall."
"I have regular meetings with Mayor Garcia. Your referral won't do much Quincy."
Sharp scowled from behind his eye glass. Sofia could tell that each one of these people were up to no good. She didn't quite know exactly what it was Strange had done in this place, but she knew it wasn't anything good. Almost like Kronos. She squeezed her fists together, remembering those horrible memories.
"Your input and attempt at undermining my decisions are affecting my practice. I won't turn a blind eye if this happens again. Am I understood?"
There's a lot more to this than meets the eye.
I believe we'll find out what it is soon enough.
Joy.
Jeremiah turned to Bolton, "Aaron. Please escort officer Bolton to my office. I'd like to speak with him in private about his suspension."
Cash nodded and looked at Bolton, "The weapon Bolton." He ordered, holding his hand out to grab it. But the guard simply put the gadget away in his belt and followed Cash after the older guard gave him a look of censure. His men and Zach following Cash out.
Arkham turned to look at Quincy and Strange, giving a polite smile and bowing his head, "Gentleman. If you'll excuse me." He placed a hand on Sofie's shoulder, pressing her to walk passed him. But before walking passed Crane's cell, she glanced up at him and smiled, "Guess we can't talk like I wanted."
Jonathan smiled and shrugged, "I think it's worth it just seeing your face. Besides you gave me quite the show."
Ugh gross.
Quiet.
Sofia's eyes lit up at his smooth words and she grabbed onto the opening in the cell door, lifting herself up by her toes and placing a kiss onto Jonathan's lips. It took both Crane and Scarecrow by surprise. But he didn't let the moment pass without savoring it. Crane closed his eyes and let his tongue slid across her teeth as the kiss deepened. She tasted of vanilla. It had been so long since he was able to touch Sofie. He'd almost forgotten what she tasted like and she didn't disappoint.
Unfortunately, the kiss ended a lot faster than the two had hoped, but Sofie knew it was time to go. She placed her feet back on the floor and rubbed her thumb along his hand. "I've gotta go." She whispered
Jonathan took a breath before smirking at her, "So can I call you later?"
She chuckled and winked at him before turning and following Arkham toward the exit.
If only these bars weren't here.
Jonathan watched Sofie glare angrily at Sharp and Strange as they stood there, staring at the woman until both Akrham and Sofia were gone.
"Tck," Sharp shook his head and walked off back to his office. Leaving only Strange and Crane left in the area.
What the hells this creep want?
Jonathan merely stared at the doctor intently until Strange finally walked off back down to the lab.
Looks like we'll be seeing him more.
Seems that way.
Arkham and Sofia walked in silence through the asylum. She could sense his frustration as he walked aside of her.
"Why is it always you I find in the middle of trouble?" he started
"….Luck, I guess."
He smiled.
"I don't know why you don't just fire them."
Jeremiah sighed, "Regrettably. City government finds it 'unsafe' to have just one person running the entire institution by themselves. So, the only way I can get passed their limitations is to keep someone who has experience in charge of certain departments. That way things will run 'smoothly.'"
"But you literally own the place."
He chuckled, "Sofie. In this city. You should know you don't fully own anything. Even if it's been in your family for years."
She frowned, he was right. It always seemed like those who oversaw things always had an ulterior motive behind their actions. Making the criminals appear more humanized than those who lock them up.
They finally reached the exit to the building.
"This is where I say goodbye Sofie. Once again I have a meeting with an employee."
Bolton
"Yeah that asshole."
He snickered and nodded, "Yes, well I can't exactly have Sharp speak with him instead. God knows how that would go. He'd be back on the job."
Sofia watched Arkham, who was in somewhat of a daze. She suspected he had been thinking a lot about the recent changes to his institution. She grabbed his hand, pulling him out of his thoughts.
"You have a lot on your shoulders Jeremiah. And with your wife and the baby—
He waved his hand and smiled, "I can handle it. Besides. Someone has to provide for them, right?" He joked, but Sofie could see the apprehension in his eyes.
"Alright. But I just want you to know I don't trust them," she stated
"I had no clue."
Sofia smiled while he did the same, "Please call me if you need anything. Anything Jeremiah okay?"
He squeezed her hand, "Thank you Sofie. I'll be fine."
Lie
She couldn't hide the concern in her eyes, but forced herself to smile and nod, "Okay."
He held the door open for her as she walked through, turning one last time to see he had already shut the door and headed back for his office.
She sighed and continued walking, she didn't understand why. But something didn't it well with her.
Something wasn't right.
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