Hi! how do you think Joker would feel if reader was a runner? I’m not quite there yet but I hope to run a marathon at some point, so I end up having to spend a lot of time running. Which I don’t mind... but I get up before the sun rises and immediately go out to get my run in. Which I feel like J couldn't handle if he slept at the readers apartment that night. And I wonder if he'd be worried about reader being outside alone for long periods of time. I feel like races would be lonely for reader since he obviously couldn't just show up and cheer her on </3. And on a more personal note- I also wonder if he'd or if he'd notice the absurd amount of race t shirts i have 😂. And this is kind of a stupid thing I do, but sometimes I run when I’m sick. Even If have the flu or something I will still try to run it off, which I figure he wouldn’t approve of reader doing. And I’m very injury prone (very). So he might notice notice my slight Advil addiction lol
Sorry for the Kind of random a request. Maybe not a lot to write about, but I feel like I’ve never seen a story/headcannon about a reader who runs 🤔? I had this thought because the running shoes I like are soo expensive (especially when you have to buy them regularly 😵) and I thought of a scenario where he steals reader some shoes in bulk 😅. Anywho you don’t have to write all or any of this if you don’t care (this is basically a self insert of myself so change what you want) , I’m kinda rambling so this may not make any sense. And I love your stories btw 🩷
Hey hi anon!!!!! 🖤✨
You weren’t rambling love, I understood everything you said! AINT NOTHING WRONG WITH A SELF INSERT its why I'm here lol 🤭 thank you for sharing those tiny details, I shall follow them to the letter! Ah! Thank you for reading too!
Disclosure: I am not a runner and I have no idea about this topic so forgive me if anything is inaccurate. Did I drop what I was doing to fill this head canon? YES you're worth it! Representation matters so don’t hesitate to be self indulgent!
I hope you enjoy beloved! Keep runnin'! 🏃🏾♀️💨
With the clash of schedules-- Joker usually arrives at your apartment when you're stepping out for your morning run.
You pass right by him and he's bewildered on where you're going this early in the day. The sun hasn't even risen yet and why aren't ya wearing anything?!?!!
Your sports bra and jogger pants makes him seethe in anger. You look too sexy to be leaving the building all alone!!
This poses a huge safety risk in Joker's mind because Gotham City is never safe but he knows (from experience) that this is the worst time to be out, alone!
Why. Are. You. Out. Running. In. The. Dark? Looking like a defenseless snack? 👀
He flips out when you come back all sweaty yet energized. Whatever that means.... you still look hot. An easy target for sure.
He yells at you for putting yourself in danger until you explain that you're been training for the past few months and nothing has happened. How is it he’s just now noticing?
Then you sheepishly explain the odd hours that you run. Mornings and/or nights with no protection whatsoever and Joker.exe stops working.
Joker takes no chances and assigns your security team to follow your training/run route effectively immediately. And as for your skimpy running attire? Girl.
You thought you owned enough race shirts. HA!
Joker buys steals you modest running outfits but they do little to conceal your peaches (wink) or your killer legs, much to his dismay.
You can wear a trash bag and still look sexy. He begrudgingly allows you to wear your tight outfits because they’re practical.
He stares you down anytime you do a warmup stretch before a run. Oh he'll stretch you out real good.... AHEM! Uh moving on..
Joker most definitely notices your hoard of running shoes. Just how many do you need and why are they so expensive?
You explain that they wear down so quickly by running so you constantly need a new pair.
Joker takes it upon himself (being the supportive partner that he is) to buy steal the entire store's supply of shoes in your size!
Imagine coming home to a mountain of shoe boxes and Joker's head poking around the corner. 😃 He's so proud of himself but you feel the oncoming headache.
He's expressing his love through illegal, over the top gestures.... again. You love this idiot.
And speaking of grand gestures, since J can't attend your races— at least not publicly, he has become rather creative in showing his support.
He bribes threatens people to cheer you on in his place or sets up unauthorized checkpoints along the route with banners, balloons, etc. with messages like ‘GO Y/N!’ or ‘Run faster, Bunny!’
It’s so embarrassing when the marathon speakers are hacked and the song, 'Track Star' by Mooski plays because Joker does not know the true meaning behind the lyrics! He just hears, 'she's a runner, she's a track star' and thinks it’s a compliment.
You almost forfeited the race when the urge to hide in shame hit you. The clown dedicated the song to you! Joker means well but this ain't it.
The fireworks he rigged to go off when you won the race however were a sweet touch.
Little did you know— if you weren't expected to win, Joker had laughing gas on standby to poison the other runners so you could gain the lead as they fell behind laughing to death...
His Bunny will win, no matter what. #SupportiveCrazyBF
Joker does not predict you sabotaging your own chances by running while sick.
He doesn't understand your logic of ‘running your flu off.’ It doesn’t make any sense so he’s troubleshooting a plan to help you.
How did you sneak out!?! You should be at home, getting rest and fluids yet you’re knocking back Advil and pressing on like everything is fine.
Let's just say Joker is more than furious with you love.
You knew Joker would eventually find out where you were. You shook off your security detail the moment he left and made it to the check in booth for the marathon while still under the weather.
It was just a seasonal flu. No biggie!
Joker was acting like a mother hen thinking you shouldn't lift a finger while sick and he even dressed up like a nurse to further prove just how serious he was about your health. He ordered you to stay in bed and rest— not sneaking out to attend a race. You knew he would be furious but what could he do once you started the competition?
They didn’t perform wellness checks so after everyone got into place and the starter gun went off, the race began.
It was Joker’s fault that he left his patient unattended. The race would only take a few hours and you would be back long before Joker returned from who knows what.
In hindsight, you didn't expect J and his goons to storm the pavilion where the registration booth and spectator zone were set up.
People were none the wiser when multiple vans pulled up, got out, and blended into the crowd. Only when Joker’s goons yielding guns and other weapons started wreaking havoc halfway into the race did things get crazy.
In the midst of the chaos, Joker casually walked up to your upcoming mile marker and waited for you to run by.
He'd only seen you run a handful of times but his keen eye instantly noticed you were more sluggish and less enthusiastic today. You were just going through the motions and looked ready to pass out.
No doubt because his Light was hardheaded and ran a marathon with a flu.
Good thing Joker was good at handling brats. He had no problem plucking you from thin air and hauling you (kicking and screaming) into his van. He hit the wall and it sped off back to your apartment in record time.
If you weren't sick maybe you would've had the energy to fight back more but Joker was able to swat your punches to his face away like a fly.
"J?! What the.. What is your problem!!?! You just ruined a charity race!" You coughed into your elbow as Joker watched in silence.
His face was unreadable and the both of you just swayed with the van's motion as it barreled through Gotham traffic.
Not a peep from your lover. This wasn't good. You were, in essence, in the principal's office. Joker went out of his way to snatch you— in broad daylight— from a public event and he had nothing to say. His intense gaze spoke volumes.
You immediately backtracked to save your skin.
"That wig looks great on you, J. It uh.. *cough* ahem, accentuates your features." You said weakly.
"Don't play with me, Y/n."
Oh. Government name. You f__ked up.
Joker ripped off his ginger wig and fluffed out his own hair underneath. It was a scare tactic, one that was working very well. He was prolonging the inevitable and you knew he was holding back the full severity of his anger.
Finally he licked his lips and spoke. "You wanna know whhhhhhhy it’s a bad idea to, run, while you’re sick hmm? Let’s see.. Respiratory problems, dizzy spells— tch, your accident prone a** can trip on thin air and crack ya head open. Do I need ta go on?"
He waved his hands at you until you shook your head meekly.
"Good! Now... if my Bunny had listeneddd to me.. and stayed in bed, your uhhh charity marathon? Wouldn't have been sabotaged. What's that saying of yours? Play stupid games, win stupid prizessss."
You turned your head in embarrassment but Joker reached over to turn it back towards him. Gone was his stern gaze and replaced with a much more softer expression.
"Think of it this way, Bunny. I came and supported my girl at her uh race." Joker cracked up laughing.
