His Princess

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Billie just stays in bed, throwing her sweats and panties at the door when it's closed. She thinks he's an asshole. Very much so. But he's not. She's just greedy. She doesn't want him leaving her. Not when there's a chance of him never coming back. With nothing else to do, she stares the door down, waiting his arrival.

After nearly 54 minutes of staring, she gives up and turns back around with closed eyes. Of course he's taking forever. How Joker of him.

When he does come back, it's no longer five but eight. Three hours. Not that anyone was counting but...

As he walks back into the room, he carefully lays behind Billie and kisses up her neck. "Daddy's sorry he had to leave. Didn't even get to stay long enough to take care of that cherry red ass". He gently rocks her back and forth, his lips pecking small kisses up and down her neck. "Listen. We have the whole day to ourselves. Everyone's at Smile and Grin. It's just me and you today. I won't leave. Not once". He knows he's got her attention as she begins to shift and face him. "Promise"? "Swear it. Are you in a better mood"? "Yes". "Really? And the panties thrown against the door? Were you throwing a fit still"? "Maybe". He grabs her jaw and forces her to look him in the eye, his own narrowed ones looking back at her. "Princess. Make it a good day. I really don't want to punish you once again".

At Billie's nod, he kisses her head and sits up, letting her body fall halfway into his lap. "What are we gonna do today Princess"? She's silent for a moment before she looks up, her teeth biting into the pink flesh of her lip. "Well.... He needs a name". And she's never seen such a smile come to his face. "I thought so too. Something hefty like Jack. Yes. Jack. My boy Jack". "What about Benjamin"? "Benjamin? No. Too weak. I won't let my boy have such a weak status. Definitely not. Jack is a perfect sturdy name". "Does he really need a "J" in his name"? "Does he need a "B" either"? "Well no. I have no clue where to even start". "He needs a name for a king". She ponders for a moment before smiling something dazzling. "Like-". "Boss. We got a problem". Billie looks at Joker with a frown and moves away instantly. "Not now". "It's about tonight boss. Rumor has it batso is supposed to make an appearance". Sighing, Joker kisses her head and gives her half a smile. "Go put on something warm and brush your teeth. Couldn't bare the thought of them falling out. Such pretty pearly whites". He taps her chin and gets up, leaving her to sigh "I'll be in my office when you finish".

Now, he's been acting weird. More dominant than insane and she'd be lying if she said she likes it. She thinks he isn't too fond of being a father. Not yet.

As she wonders into his office, she notes his posture and the frown on his face as he twists his knife into his finger. It's like he's zoned out to the world. "Daddy"? She carefully taps his shoulder, getting nothing in return. Not even a glance. "Daddy"? She grabs his hand and in an instant, the knife is pressed against her throat. "Fuck. Sorry baby girl. I didn't even hear you walk in". He drops the knife and kisses the small nick just below her jaw, his eyes apologetic as he pulls her to sit in his lap. "Daddy didn't mean to nick you my love". He kisses the spot again, frowning as she winces. "It's a certain defense mechanism. Something like that anyway". "It's okay. I shouldn't have grabbed you". "Sh. You did nothing wrong".

Truth be told, he's a little on edge. Every time he looks at Billie, he sees her mangled and bloody. He can't stand to see her that way. It hurts. It makes him sick. "Daddy? Are you okay"? He looks at her and forces a smile. "I'm fine. Just fine". He forces a tight smile as she lays her head on his shoulder and looks up with those eyes that hold cracking innocence. "I love you Billie". "I love you too". "You know that I loved you when I first saw you. Right? You made the voices go crazy. Just the look of you. I knew I had to make you mine. I know I scared you. I know I still do. But that's the only way to make you stay mine". "I'm here because I want to be. I could leave, but I don't want to". She kisses his cheek and lays on the warmth of his shoulder.