Reader P.o.v

I woke up to my loud alarm ringing in my ears. My head was practically pouding as i touched my neck. I had slight bruises from the man on the subway grabbing me. I also could feel the pain in my back that im sure was black and blue by now.
I already had many cuts on my body. Gotham wasnt safe anymore. When i was a child it was starting to get bad but now.. It was like a completely different kind of bad.
I get dressed in my usual, a singer t shirt and random pants. Most woman wore skirts but i have had to many experiences on the subway or street to trust men anymore in this city.
I throw on my coat and start heading down to work. How i avoided getting beat up or someone talking to me is looking straight at the ground and not looking up. Work was just a 8 minute ride away. It wasnt to bad. I sigh and buy my ticket before getting onto the subway. I look at my hands and tap my leg. There werent any people by me but i was still scared after yesterdays events.
I didnt regret it though. Arthur was a nice man. He had a very soft smile and eyes that were understanding.
I smile to myself a little. I then turned my head up and looked out the window. I wished i could see Arthur again actually.
I sigh and turn my head to the ground and stand as we get to my stop. I then turned and speed walked out of the station. I didn't like crowds and this time of the day is when people are starting to leave for work or get home. I look up slightly and let out a releaved breath as i got to the record shop. I walked in and threw my coat on my desk chair and sit down. I then take out my note book. I went to therapy due to my depression and life experiences. They told us to keep a writing book so i just write random thoughts. I started drawing a small picture of a album cover i saw on the shelf. I sigh and get up and just as i put a Frank Sinatra record on i turn around to see Arthur had walked in. I then smile at him and sit behind my desk.
"I didn't expect to see you here." I say and he shrugs.
"I enjoy music so i figured i would stop by and grab a few records." I nod and he goes to look. He grabs two then turns to me. "Any recommendations? He asks and i hum and think a moment "I always suggest Sinatra most of the time. His lyrics and his voice are so nice." I smile and arthur nods smiling back.
"I have some of his stuff but not much." He grabs a few more record then walks over to the counter.
My boss walks out from the back room and next to me and place a hand on my waste that I visibly don't enjoy being there.
"Y/n after you take care of this man i need to talk to you about something." I nod and fake a smile and he lets me go and goes to the back.
I then looked at Arthur who looked at me with a sorry look.
I scan his stuff and he bids me a soft goodbye before leaving. I turn to the office and walk in to see my manager who when i walk im grabs me.
"Love why dont you come to my place tonight. Have some fun?" He asks with a smirk. I look at hi disgusted and try to leave but he locks the door.

Time skip

I quit. Im never going back there not after what he did. I let out a shaky breath and get on my usual train ride home. As i sat in my usual cart alone i brok down crying. It was so hard to live here. It was so hard to only be around horrible people. It was so hard to act ok. I hear someone walk in and sit up like everything was ok.
I then see it was a man in clown make up. I look closer at his face and frown.
"Arthur?" I question and he sits next to me.
"Yeah.." He laughs a little. His nose makeup was running off his face to show bruises and some blood on his upper lip.
"What happened?" I question and set a hand on his leg softly. He shrugs and looked down.
"Just some kids." He frowns and I nod softly. He then looks at me.
"How was your day then?" He asks and i shake my head and fake smile.
"It was pretty good." He sighs and shakes his head.
"Thats not the truth is it Y/n?" He asks and reaches to give my hand a reassurance squeeze and i flinch. He looks down again pulling his hand back away from me.
"Im sorry. Im just jumpy right now." He nods and still looks sad.
"Why do you fake smile?" He asks and i look down.
"Smiling through your pain is better then letting others worry. So i pretend im ok." I shrug and he nod.
"I understand you. If you need me well you know my apartment number. Im always here for you." He says and i grin.
"And if you need anything im here for you to Arthur." I say making him smile.
Just then the bus stopped. "I have to get off ealie to stop at the store. Stop by one day." His eyes light up and he nods with a smile.
"Maybe I'll make us dinner one night?" He suggest and i nod smiling. I get off and began making my way to the market.

Time skip

I get home and began putting the random stuff i had bought into the fridge and the random cabinets in my kitchen.
I sit down and curl up on the couch thinking of the day i have had. I sigh and turn on a late night show and cover myself in a blanket. Just when i felt myself drift to sleep i heard s gun shot. I look around. I sounded a floor above me.
What is something happened to Arthur. I felt better when i heard someone yell for him to turn his tv down. I laugh slightly and sigh. To think i thought someone had a gun.
But little did i know