Love Shouldn't Cause Pain?

What... happened

🌱 Ivy's P.o.V 🌱

"HARLEY!"

I could barely see her. Maybe she was okay. Maybe she left on her own, without him beating her senseless. At first I went to hug her as tight as possible, but as I moved my arms she flinched. Why would she flinch I - I wasn't, she didn't think I would... Hurt her did she? I would never and I mean NEVER hurt Harley. Whatever he has done to her this time has done a number on her, no matter what I will be here to help her pick up the pieces again, I don't care how long it takes, she will be herself again.

"Red... Can I stay here... Please?"

What happened to her? I can barely see her in this light but her voice... It didn't sound well... Harley, it was almost sheepish compared to her usual hyperactive pace and high pitched tone, this is worrying very worrying. Looks like I have a lot of work on my hands, whatever she wants I will help her through this.

"Of course you can Harl, you're always welcome here." I think my voice gave away that I was worried but I didn't care, I stepped aside and waited. As soon as she stepped into the dim light of my lair I gasped in realisation, I was wrong she certainly didn't get away with out a beating.

"Oh my god.... Harley w- what did he do to you?!" My eyes filled to the brim with tears as I saw her. Her beautiful golden locks were matted and stained with her own dry blood. Various sizes of cuts were scattered across her body, leaving blood trails and gashes all over her costume which was hardly covering any of her body. There was makeup all down her face, you could tell she had been crying maybe to the point that she couldn't cry anymore. Bruises covered almost every inch of her body not including the parts that were covered. She looks terrible, I'm surprised she hadn't already frozen to death. "I'm gonna kill him for this!"

"Red... Please, this is my fault I - I never learn. Mr J was just - just teaching me." With that Harley collapsed onto the floor crying into her hands, desperate not to let me see her cry. I was wrong again no matter how much she had already cried she was always able to make more, of course she could look at what he did to her.

"Harley come here, it's gonna be okay." I crouched down and made my way over to her. I have never seen her this way. Eventually Harl stopped crying and turned towards me holding her arms out. I reacted instantly and pulled her into a deep embrace, I couldn't let her think that I would reject her, she needed me and I would always need her.

"Harl." I put my hand under her chin and gently turned her head towards my own. Seeing someone I loved this hurt made my heart ache, how could anyone want to hurt her? "Do you want to get a shower? I could bring down your Pj's and we could watch a movie if you wanted. It might make you feel better." I squeezed out a smile to try and reassure her.

Harley sniffed and smiled looking up at me with her red puffy eyes, with a deep shade of blue that I was not use to. "Sure Red... Could you help me up? Please." I held out my hands to help the beaten blonde and helped her too her shaking feet. I didn't notice before but she was definitely walking with a limp. Poor Harl what did he do to you?

Thank you for reading again. Vote and comments below and I will reply. Next part coming soon and it will hopfully be longer ~ Jw