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Genre: Fan Fiction (Suicide Squad)   Parings: George “Digger” Harkness Warnings: Language Rating: General Audience Disclaimer: This a strict work of fiction, I own nothing except the original characters and the plot line.  

*This was an idea from forever ago based on my obsession with GBBO and pondering how the Squad would do in the competition. Poor @clublulu333​ has been waiting patiently, forever. I’m sorry its taken awhile to post anything. I hope those still lingering in the fandom enjoy it. Lots of love.*

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The idea came to Harley after a mission. The squad had been stranded, a crazy storm had kept the helicopter grounded, and they weren’t able to return to Belle Reve. Flag found them the last room in a cheap motel, and luckily it was a suite with a large king bed and a sitting room, complete with two sofas that converted to sleepers. In order to keep the peace, Flag had seized control of the t.v. and settled on a baking competition show. Several of the members groaned with the selection, but soon they were all equally wrapped up in the surprising intensity of the show. Who knew baking could be so enthralling?

HOOOOOO BOY ANON GOD BLESS YOU FOR SENDING ME THIS

ok i used hola better internet to watch this since it doesn’t stream in my country and I’m going to transcribe the relevant bits. Karen used to be on Movie Surfers back in the early 90s and the interviewer asked her what kind of question she’d ask about Suicide Squad if she were doing something like Movie Surfers today. So she asked Jai the following question - 

Karen: If Boomerang had a chance to take Katana on a date, what would the night be like? Would it be a daytime thing or…?

Jai: If Boomerang was taking Katana on a date, I reckon he’d take her to the drag-racing. And they’d have a nice night at the drags. And then he’d take her to a movie at his grandma’s house. They’d cozy up and have a movie. They would watch…The Land Before Time and eat banana sandwiches. 

Karen (who has been making the most adorable expressions and approving noises this whole time): Banana sandwiches? 

Jai: You know what I mean? You never had those? 

Karen: No, what are those?

Jai: I grew up on them. You put banana and cheese on a grill. I was never a fan as a kid but they were very popular in Australia. 

Karen: Banana sandwiches…I’ve never had those. That’s like an Aussie thing? See, so much can happen in the sequel!

Jai: That’s a pretty red hot date, don’t you reckon?

Y’all should go watch this vid if you can. Switch your browser VPN to Cyprus to watch it! Their body language is so cute. They’re so into it; it’s very endearing. I love that Karen could’ve asked anything but this is what she chose and Jai spent a good amount of time trying to make it as cute as possible - you can really tell. Also I don’t know if you guys remember, but Boomer mentions playing “mahjong at [his] Nana’s” when he first pops out of his sack so I suppose we can assume he’s close to his grandmother. :’)

yes!!! yes yes okay so

after the joker, harley wonders whether floyd will be a cage too, so she pushes the limit, is always on edge, alert, even if she doesn’t want to be but she trusted before and all that got her was scars. but floyd never comments. lets her fight and push, doesn’t try to stop her from doing what she wants to do - whatever she wants to do. harley appreciates that

floyd names one of his guns dollface after harley, because they’re both quick, witty and sexy as hell

harley makes sure to talk to floyd everyday, whether it’s face to face, text messages or notes taped to the bottom of food trays that she had to blackmail a guard into putting here. it’s not usually anything important, sometimes like emojis or lipstick smudges, but it’s a connection that floyd cant say he’s had before

when they fight, it’s loud and explosive. two souls too used to violence so they can’t control their temples when they erupt, but they never touch each other (instead an apartment or three have been trashed, a monument blown up and some of floyd’s guns thrown into the river between metropolis and gotham)

floyd gets a deck of cards tattooed on his hip, because he knows that harley finds words hard to trust now, and this is his way of showing commitment (harley likes to trace it with her tongue)

harley calls floyd “beau”

zoe finds out about harley and her dad being in a relationship when their kiss is reported on the news after a suicide squad intervention

the first time that harley officially meets zoe, she’s terrified. she wants to be a parent but that is a fantasy and this is real. she’s goes on a crime spree to calm herself, and when she’s waiting with the Bat to be picked up, she asks his advice on parenting (it’s good advice, although given in a harsh and angry way)

The first time Harley and Floyd made out, Harley complained about getting beard burn and told him she wasn’t dealing with beard burn in her nether regions either so she told him to find a way to soften the beard or else.

Zoe, agreeing that Floyd’s beard is too scraggly and scrapes her face whenever he hugs her, recommended beard softening conditioner from the local drug store. Floyd has kept his beard soft ever since.

The one time Floyd shaved his beard off, Harley kept remarking on how he looked adorable and that he looked like a baby without the facial hair so he has never cut his beard off since.

Once when Floyd was asleep, completely dead to the world on the couch, Harley and Zoe made little braids out of his beard and clipped barrettes at the end. They both erupted into a fit of giggles the next morning when Floyd went in the bathroom and saw his face.

When Harley is cuddling in Floyd’s lap she likes to stroke his beard and run her fingers through it. Floyd pretends like it bugs him but really it is quite soothing and makes him a little sleepy every time.

In fact, when Floyd is laying his head on Harley’s stomach, Harley always strokes his beard til his eyes go shut.

One time to get Harley back for braiding his beard in his sleep, he waited til Harley was exhausted from a mission to attack her with tickles via his beard. He made her laugh til she cried and eventually she kicked him off of her while she writhed with giggles.

bonus-

[2.0]

- almost begs to go to water parks

- loves crossword puzzles, but can’t figure them out without your help

- cold-blooded, but he’s always hot around you

- he never forgets an anniversary

- uses toothbrush to religiously scrub his claws every morning and night

[2.0]

- has the warmest smile ever and it makes you feel tingly and cozy

- eats too many sugary foods but not one health problem

- donates and does volunteer work with you

- you go camping a LOT together

- could be a therapist, he’s very smart and a great listener

[2.0]

- has a unicorn phone case

- with his expansive money, he insists on buying dirt bikes

- actually combs his hair regularly

- hands down friggin loves cookie dough ice cream

- cries during drama flicks, but says it was only something called “empathy” caught in his eye

- can do a front flip no prob

[2.0]

- lives by the motto “here’s some money, go buy yourself some more money”

- let’s face it, he’s fuckin rich, and he’s a sugar daddy

- typical, lowkey dad jokes 25/7

- walks around the house shirtless all the time

- gives you and his daughter endless piggy back rides

- when you go to the gun range, he lets you win because he’s not only a nice guy, but because he doesn’t want to get his ass KiCkEd by a chick