Jim Moriarty x Reader

Chapter 54

A couple hours passed, Harvey had taught you how to hold and shoot a gun, and your aiming had improved quite a bit since you started.

"Harvey, I really don't think I'll ever use this.." you say, lowering the gun to your side, eyebrows drawn together. Harvey sighs, raising an eyebrow, leaning against the wall.

".... let's put it this way. Jim has disappeared. You go to find him, and see him unconscious on the ground nearby. A man stands over him, aiming a gun at Jim's head. Option 1: stand there watching in horror while jim gets shot in the head. Option 2: your immediate reflex it to pull your gun out, shoot him in the arm, hand, or shoulder, forcing him to drop his weapon, saving Jim's life. Which do you choose?" Harvey asks, crossing his arms. You think about it a moment....... ... and damnit. ... he was right.

".... alright, fine. That's fair enough." You huff, pouting a bit. The man smiled— Jesus he had a nice smile. You smiled back in return, then rolled your eyes. Harvey thought for a moment, then spoke.

"..... question. What's the deal with you and jim anyways? You obviously like him." He asks. You blushed in surprise, then smiled again.

"I'm surprised an old man like you would stoop as low to ask about teenage gossip." You chuckle- you weren't a teenager by any means, but... it was fun to make fun of Harvey for being older than you. Harvey shook his head and sighed.

"Jesus you make me sound like a dinosaur... .. but fine. I won't ask again." He huffed, and you shrugged a bit, grinning.

"It's alright, I actually don't mind. But yes, I do like jim..... still trying to figure out if he actually does like me back though, or if he's just a manipulative jerk." You smile, but sadly, was only half joking. He thinks a moment, then pats your head.

"... well. When I was your age, I already knew Jim's as a heartless bastard." He teases, going along with the whole 'old man' joke. You smile a bit, looking down.

"... yeah.... you're probably right, wise old man." You chuckle, but.... know he isn't. Jim probably didn't want you going around spreading gossip that Jim's not as heartless as he seems..

"... thanks though. I guess I just need some time to get myself together." You smile up at him, and he just nods a bit.

"No problem. Just don't get too close to anyone. Then you won't get hurt." He states, looking over at a wall, seemingly lost in thought. You looked down and swallowed. It was sad that every single person in this building seemed to think exactly the same way...

....  you refused to believe that you would end up the same.