Agent Z.E.R.O. ~ A James Moriarty x Reader Fanfiction

Chapter 12 ~ Moriarty Mansion

A/N: As promised, this is a longer chapter! I really enjoyed writing this one, I hope you'll enjoy reading it just as much!

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Eliana's POV:

"RYAN!" No, this could not be happening! No, no no no no no!

I rushed over to him, still trying to dodge the bullets flying around.

"Ryan, stay with me, please- WE NEED BACK-UP OVER HERE!" he was drenched in blood, and the light in his eyes was slowly fading away...

"NO!" I woke up covered in cold sweat. A nightmare, again, the same one as always.

According to the clock on my nightstand, it was currently 23:57am.

I knew I wouldn't fall asleep again tonight, I never do.

I stood up from my bed, got dressed, and went out.

I wasn't sure where I was going, I just started walking in a random direction.

After what felt like ages, I stopped thinking about the nightmare and remembered James' offer...

I couldn't possibly go over there now, could I? It's half an hour past midnight-

It's not like I have anywhere else to go though... My apartment only reminds me more of my night terrors and i'm definitly not going back to Bakerstreet...

His place was pretty far from here, so I called a cab.

Half an hour later, the car pulled up to what could only be described as a mafia boss' mansion.

I walked up the steps to the front door, and hesitated for a moment.

Why was I here? Could I even trust James? I mean sure we've kissed before, and as much as I hate to admit it I do like him a lot... But he's still my brothers' enemy and a consulting criminal...

I was about to knock on the door when someone opened it.

"Ah, miss. Holmes, mr. Moriarty said he'd be expecting you."

"Colton for the last time, you can call me James" I heard James say from behind him. He chuckled.

"My apologies, if you need me i'll be in the kitchen."

"I knew you'd change your mind"

"Don't flatter yourself, Moriarty"

"Ouch, calling me by my last name? That hurts" he put a hand over his heart dramatically.

"But really though, what made you change your mind?"

"I'm not sure..."

"Don't lie to me" he walked over to where I was standing, until he was only a few inches away from me.

I had to look up slightly to look him in the eyes, they were so dark brown they looked black.

"Why did you change your mind?" he asked softly.

"Couldn't sleep..." he put his hands on my waist.

"It's okay. And for the record, you don't always need a reason to come over here." He leaned down and kissed me. It was a short kiss, but it was sweet.

"Can I ask you something?"

"Sure"

"The guy who just went into the kitchen- who is that?"

"That's Colton, he has been working for my family ever since I was a kid.
When my brother and my parents passed away, I moved back here.
He's pretty much the only 'family member' I have left."