Moriarty The Patriot x Reader II

|Albert James Moriarty| By My Side

Tag/s: Angst to Fluff, Long-ish (1.4k words)

Guide:
(Y/N): Your First Name

2nd Person's POV

"Oh, my! That's marvelous, Lord Moriarty!" the women giggled, putting on their best faces as Albert kept his smile.

"So, tell us, Lord Moriarty," a woman opened her fan and fluttered her eyes.

"Are you looking for a new lady of the house?" the question sparked the interest of many other women, making them swarm around Albert.

You bit your lip to hide your laugh, seeing Albert panic despite his calm exterior.

You glanced over and saw Albert looking at you with adjuring eyes, making you breathe out a smile.

You swiftly made your way to the group, leading the women to the other nobles while the others went to try the food prepared for the soiree.

"Thank you for the help," Albert breathed, making you chuckle.

"Don't worry about it. It's not like I can ignore a plea for help," you smirked, making Albert roll his eyes.

"Yes... That... inquiry was unexpected," you let out a chuckle followed by a sneeze, making you sniff.

"Sorry, just feeling a little chilly," you nervously laughed, making Albert breathe out a smile.

"Well, it is winter season, after all," Albert remarked as he took off his coat and put it on your shoulders.

"Shall I get your wrap? The soiree should be over soon," Albert offered in a gentle and worried voice, making you smile.

"Thanks, that would be nice," you replied, making him smile and go over to the coats.

As you pulled Albert's coat closer, you saw some women coming back and looking at you suspiciously.

You politely smiled at the group, only to be replied with a scowl, making you furrow your brows.

'O...kay then...' you thought, walking through the floor as you made light conversation with the other guests.

"Well, well! I guess the rumors are true!" a boisterous voice called out, making you turn around and see a tall nobleman looking at you.

"Lord Clifton," you smiled politely, "It's an honor to meet you," you bowed your head curtly, making him grin.

"Oh please, the honor's all mine, (Y/N) (L/N)," he smirked, making you raise a brow.

"I never thought I'd see the day the Albert Moriarty finally found a lover," he laughed loudly, making you blush profusely.

"E-Excuse me?" you asked, grabbing his arm and making him look at you.

"Oh, please, no need to act all innocent!" he smacked your back, slightly pushing you forward.

"Everyone knows about you who captured the Lord's heart," he chuckled as your eyes widened.

"That's a misunderstanding, Lord Clifton," you clarified, making him raise a brow and look at Albert's coat.

You huffed as you took it off, folding it over your arm.

"I assure you, Lord Albert and I are only friends," you corrected, making Lord Clifton raise a brow with a smile.

"Is that so?" he asked, his eye trailing behind you for a second as you nodded.