Chapter 8: Return to Gotham
Harley and June were in the car, back to Gotham, both with a smile on their faces. June couldn't help to look at Harley and thinking about everything that had happened that day. The delinquent really had secrets she had never imagined. So much information had collapsed her mind for a large part of that day, but then it had caused her new feelings for Harley. She felt a strange warm invading her body.
- What do you think when you look at me that way? - the delinquent asked.
- I was thinking about today, all the new information - she answered without entering in details.
- Uh! Ok! - she exclaimed - It seemed that you were hungry and I was a hamburger - she laughed, but actually, she realize that her companion wasn't looking at her in the same way that before that day and she didn't understant exactly that look - Is something bothering you? - she asked serious and turning the look away towards the highway.
- Don't get me wrong, but you are so different to how I imagined when I met you... I barely can assimilate it - she admitted smiling friendly.
- Don't go soft on me, pretty face - Harley took advantage that they had to stop at a red light and she put a finger on June's cheek - I am still the crazy Harley Quinn.
- The crazy one is better than she herself believe - she said looking at her in the eyes.
- I wasn't as good a couple of weeks ago - Harley reminded her the time they had spent together.
- But apparently you were that way a few years ago - she reminded her- I already knew Chloe, but I like Tess. You made sure to leave Lucy in good hands.
- Speaking of which - Harley turned her attention to the road when the traffic began to move again - What do you do for Christmas?
- I still do not know, and there's only four days - she thought she'd spend it with Rick, because for two years that was the routine, but the boy hadn't given any signs of life since he went to his mission - Why?
- Tess and Chloe invited us both - her face was bright with enthusiasm - We, them and the children, what do you think?.
Spending Christmas with Harley was something she hadn't believe two weeks ago, maybe a bad joke, but... between the monotonous Christmas with Rick's and his family with high and mighty tastes or this new plan, she knew exactly what her heart wish. And she couldn't stop a smile from appearing on her face.
- It is not the first time that I say it to you - Harley affirmed after a brief silence - But Rick is a lucky guy.
- Why do you say that? - she asked.
Harley limited herself to lowering the mirror of the co-pilot and indicating it to her.
- Look, a few months ago both we're destroying the world and today thanks to you, I have been witness of the most beautiful smile that someone could have.
- Your daughter's smile - June affirmed sure.
-Well, the second most beautiful - she smiled - Yours. Thanks for joining me today, I wouldn't get it without you and you know it.
-We are friends, aren't we? - she questioned blushing.
- More or less - she confirmed - What is your favorite flower?
- How? -She asked puzzled.
- At Christmas, I want to buy something to Chloe and I had thought to give her a flower and something a bit more expensive - she explained - but I have no idea of flowers, they're not my cup of tea. My things is more...
- Weapons and guns? - she asked curious.
- You can bet - she laughed loudly again.
- Chloe is a classic one, she loves the bulgarian roses - she assured her.
- But you haven't answer me... Which is your favorite?
- I might say the blue orchid - she affirmed - Although, Rick not ... - she turned the look away, to look through the window of the car.
- Your little soldier doesn't give you flowers? - she asked sharply.
- He's not of romantic details - she said with a resigned smile - Only on designated dates.
- Like at Christmas? - Harley asked, causing the silence in June, who was not going to explain that Rick hadn't even asked her what her favorite flower was. He usually gave her roses, perfume or some underwear set. He wasn't very original.
- Would you like a tequila bottle to celebrate today? - June asked, trying to forget Rick for a while.
- You've won me again - she winked - Do you mind if I wait in the car? - Harley asked while she was parking next to a supermarket - I think my beautiful face should be recorded on all security cameras and we don't want to get into trouble. At least not that type of problems - she laughed again, seeing June's surprised face.
By the time June returned to the car, Harley was singing loudly to the rhythm of a song playing on the radio.
I don't know just how it happened, I let down my guard
Swore I'd never fall in love again but I fell hard
Guess I should have seen it coming; caught me by surprise
I wasn't looking where I was going; I fell into your eyes
You came into my crazy world like a cool and cleansing wave
Before I, I knew what hit me, baby, you were flowing though my veins
- I think I'm addicted to hear you singing - was their greeting while she moved the bottle of tequila - Let's burn the night.
- Are you tempting me, Doc? - she asked laughing.
Shortly after, they arrived at the apartment and both got comfortable. That night they hadn't too much shyness between them, so when June put the heat on, clothes began to disappear. They sat on the dining room floor (instead of using the sofa to sit, it was used to support their backs). They talked for hours, Harley explained her the problems with her family, the University and how she infatuated the Joker. And June told her about her foster homes, her love for art, how her friendship with Chloe saved her at a time when she was very troublesome, and how her relationship with Rick was not, by the way, perfect, (as Harley already guessed). Neither of them had spoken so openly to anyone else in a long time, and the comfort they felt between them along with the drink was causing some effects. Tequila clouded their minds as the atmosphere get warmed. They both looked into each other's eyes as their conversations wandered more and more and their laughter rised meanwhile the space between them diminished. June looked intensely and in silence at Harley, leaning with her arm on the sofa, while the delinquent watched her beginning to get nervous cause that intense look. Until June's words broke the silence.
- Are you going to kiss me or do I have to beg you? - she asked her.
Harley raised an eyebrow, looking at her surprised. If she had just get carried away, she would have kissed June several minutes ago, but she was holding back. However, that invitation was something that she didn't want to miss. Harley didn't want to force to June to something that she wouldn't wish. She wasn't going to destroy her relationship with anyone more, not with her.
- Are you sure? - Harley questioned her. But by response June's hand held her for the neck and her lips devoure those of the delinquent. After the initial surprise of those sweet and soft lips (compared to that she was used), she wasn't late in taking the initiative provoking a sonorous moan in June - I will take it as an affirmative answer - she added with a smile.
June sat on Harley's lap, one leg on either side of her companion, and they kept kissing and caressing each other. Their respective partners never had made them feel the pleasure and affection they gave each other. Until lost between the kisses and caresses, Harley kissed June's neck and whispered something that even shocked herself, from the moment it escaped from her lips.
- I love you June - the archaeologist's body tensed.
- Stop! Stop! - she asked hurriedly, pulling away from her, but still with her forehead stuck to Harley's - What are we doing?
- I think you know perfectly well what we're doing - she said, looking into her eyes, somewhat frightened.
- I'm with Rick ..., I'm sorry - she apologized getting up fastly.
- Of course you prefer the idiot than the crazy bitch, I understand, - she said offended. It was not her who had asked to kiss her, and now June was escaping. For a moment she wondered why it was so hard for people to love her, but then he remembered who she really was and she understood it - I have to leave right now ...
- It's three in the morning, you can wait at least until dawn - why was she in such a hurry to leave now? They knew well that if you walked alone in the streets of Gotham during those hours, practically, you're signing your death sentence. And no matter what was going on between them, Harley didn't want that June suffer - I promise that I'm not going to touch you.
- You don't understand - she said earnestly and trying not to look at her - I can't promise that. I shouldn't have drunk so much, I can't control myself. Not after discovering your real you - she said picking up her clothes that were on the floor.
- What the hell do you mean by that? - she asked annoyed but following in June's footsteps.
The archaeologist turned and looked at her intensely again, but this time there was panic in her face, she was having a panic attack or so Harley sensed.
- I want to kiss you, I want to caress you, I want ... more. I want to take care of you so that you can be the happiest person in this fucking universe - June said full of rage - I want to be yours and only yours ...! - she shouted as if she was blaming Harley for that - Rick has send me a message tonight and I hadn't answer him, because I prefered to be with you.
- And what did that idiot want? - she asked, still trying to assimilate June's words.
- He's back from his mission, okay? - she pointed at Harley full of rage - And I have preferred to stay here with you ... For God's sake! I AM RICK'S GIRLFRIEND - she shouted at her - Don't you understand?.
- Beat it, June! Get out with your sweetheart! - Harley was beginning to not understand that situation and that made her act as the most ruthless version of herself. But it was really breaking her heart see how it had happened what neither of them wanted to. June was falling for her – Forget me and forget this night! You deserve something better than me... So, if he is... - she looked down completely devasted. June approached her and holding her hand she kissed her forehead, they both hugged.
- It is not that. He is not better than you. You must understand that, but I am his girlfriend, everything is much more complicated than it seems.
- I understand you June - Harley kissed her cheek - Go with him, be happy. If you're really happy with him, I can bear it - she smiled affectionately.
- I'm sorry, give me some time to process this - she said, holding her hand to her chest - Forgive me, Harley.
- There is nothing to forgive - they parted.
June was about to leave the apartment when Harley stopped her with a simple phrase.
- Merry Christmas, Doc Moone!
And they both knew that those plans to spend Christmas with Tess, Chloe, Lucy and Nicholas had been broken. June was going to be with Rick.
- Enjoy your time with your daughter - she smiled sadly before closing the door.
I'm sorry for the delay in the fanfic, but it is that I am working very intensively this month and I can hardly write when I get home tired. Anyway, I wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. I hope you like the chapter. I warned that this could be a carousel of emotions. And please, keep it up with your reviews that make my day when I read them ;)