Sherlock x OC - The Black Masquerade Mask (Book 1)

Trusting

Jim has told me his plan, his next victim is going to be John. The problem is, if I warn John in any way my cover will be blown to Jim, and John. I'm not sure I want Mycroft to execute me yet.

Yesterday was really fun though, I was having fun with all the action around me. People have died of course, but I had excitement in my life now. I was constantly running around.

I walked out of Jim's and decided to pay Sherlock a visit, things might get nasty tonight and I wanted him to be careful. I started thinking of a way to make it seem that I don't know anything, Sherlock is a genius and it's not easy to hide things from him.

I wonder what he would do if he had a girlfriend, possibly investigate her every move like a control freak. I don't think any girl would actually even LIKE Sherlock.

Yeah but you do

I slapped myself mentally, of course I don't like him. He's constantly bugging me what's there to like.

Maybe his eyes are a bit charming

Enough, what am I thinking! Charming blekh, ....actually he is charming the way he talks with such confidence is really attractive. It's fine to think he's attractive, I'm a girl I have to think of him that way, its not like I'm asexual. What if he's asexual? Ugh why do I care! What are all these thoughts now, jeez!

I shook my head not wanting to think about the funny detective and realized I was in Baker Street. Fixing my wig before I walked upstairs I know for a fact that they know this isn't my real hair or my real look, but they never said anything because they know I'm assisting Mycroft.I opened the door and walked in, it was too quiet which made me worry. I took my gun out, and headed upstairs.

I opened the door slowly and walked in.

I suddenly heard a scream that made me jolt leading me to point the gun at the figure sitting, Sherlock. of course. He was screaming at the tv. CRAZY.

"Why are you pointing a gun at me, Miss Elizabeth?" Sherlock arched an eyebrow at me.

"You were screaming I thought there was something going on, sorry" I said realizing I was still pointing it at him, I put the gun back down "Are you ever without a gun?" Mr.Holmes commented sarcastically. "Very funny Mr.Holmes!" I made a haha sound as if making fun of him. "Gun nut" Mr.Holmes commented to piss me off. "I'm a gun enthusiast for your information not a crazy gun nut who just walks around with it and shoots things" I said very defensively which made it look like I'm really lying. Mr.Holmes smirked knowing he won the argument I rolled my eyes "Whatever Mr.Holmes" 

I walked inside and gave John a hug. "I'm sorry about last time, I'm not good with feelings much but I feel guilty" I said looking at him apologizing sincerely. John broke the hug and nodded "I'm proud of you, you should know that I'm never mad at you I know you have good in you. Whatever happened wasn't your fault, you were a bit lost in your imagination which is fine...it happens." 

John was such a nice guy, he simply understood. He didn't judge, he just listened. "Thank you, everything you've done I appreciate. I just need to tell you something John" I said unsure of how to put my words, how would I tell him without sounding suspicious. 

"Elizabeth, what's going on?" He snapped me out of my thoughts, we sat down and he poured me a cup of tea. "John, whatever happens between us don't lose trust in me, I'm always going to look after you. you're my brother" I said holding his hand to reassure him. I watched his expression change, a bit alarmed at my words "Why are you saying that now? Is it because of earlier?" I stayed silent glad he took it that way and didn't explain it further.

 "I didn't lose trust in you, don't worry" John reassured me, and I could see Sherlock staring at me suspiciously, I knew he was thinking this further and he's trying to deduce something. I looked at my watch and saw there was an hour left for showtime. "John do you have any biscuits?" I asked smiling at him, "I'll check in the kitchen" John went to the kitchen and I took my chance to talk "Mr.Holmes, are you okay?" I asked eyeing him to see his reaction.

"Perfectly fine, is there anything I need to know?" He said eyeing me, as if he was sure there's something hidden. "Nope, nothing. Since you two are okay, I'm gonna leave now I just came to make sure you're okay" I said nervously. "We are okay, you don't need to act worried" Sherlock snapped at me. He was too straight forward.

"I'm not acting worried, I do care about John" I argued standing up, "About John and me" He added. "No, wait how did you even twist this around?!" what a manipulative bastard. "I have my ways" He was now standing up and he walked forward facing me. We were having a staring competition, he was looking down at me and his face was inches away. 

You can say we got lost in the moment when I thought to what's going to happen tonight. "Uh-um.. Sherlock, I'll always have your back you should know that" I said still looking into his eyes. "Why saying that all of a sudden?" His voice was low and he grew more suspicious. "No, nothing just informing you Mr.Holmes" I cleared my throat and fixed my jacket backing away from him. 

"You're asking me to not lose trust in you, does that mean you're planning on doing something that would-" I cut him off "You trust me?" I asked him in disbelief, very amused that he said lose trust in you. He actually trusted me, I didn't know if I shouldn't expect him to do that but I felt happy he did. "I do" Sherlock looked at me, his eyes boring into mine as I stared at him in disbelief. "Why is that very unbelievable to you?" Sherlock scowled as if I've insulted him with my shock.

"No it's just that, it's nice, i mean it's nice to know that" I got so nervous and started fidgeting with the button on my jacket. "Good, and try not to lose my trust" He was looking at me with a face that said he knew something is up, he's indirectly warning me to not do anything against him. "I won't lose it, I know you're going to be understanding" I meant every word, we were talking in clues and I didn't mind because it's easier than just admitting everything directly. 

"I believe I gave you a fair warning then, enough puzzles" Sherlock turned around and I headed for the door not wanting to reply back. "Sherlock, if you plan on going anywhere tonight, let me know" I opened the door to leave "I think you know whenever I'm going out, that was unnecessary to bring up" I looked at the time and decided to leave. We would never finish bickering if I replied to everything he said.

I looked at my phone and found a text from Jim, it was showtime.

I headed to my secret apartment and got my weapons. I texted Jim that I'm on my way when I received another text, it was from Sherlock. He's texted me on my secret phone. He assumed the girl in the black mask is going to be there tonight, then.


Looking forward to get to know you tonight. SH

"Sorry, Sherlock this time it won't be the mask girl that's going to protect you" I whispered to myself as I headed out to the address Jim texted me.