Jim Moriarty x Reader 2

Chapter 61

You had a lovely visit with William and Ty, the three of you ended up sitting on Williams bed with your teas.

"Okay okay okay. So. Would you two rather kiss, or chug twelve pots of hot William's Tea™." You grinned. As expected, William actually choked on his drink, coughing multiple times as his face burned red. Ty was just laughing hysterically- you grinned, highly proud of the fact you had William so flustered. He was literally the most fun person to embarrass, because his reactions were so extreme.

"I am NOT answering that." William snapped out of embarrassment, and you laughed. Ty placed a hand on his chest in fake hurt.

"Woah woah WOAH. Are you?? REPULSED by me, William???" Ty asked, eyebrows drawn together with fake hurt. William immediately backtracked, since obviously the last thing he ever wanted to do was genuinely hurt or offend Ty in any way.

"No—! No-! That's!! Not what I meant I just!!"

"Ouch William. Here I was, thinking I was a catch. But you just had to come along and tear apart my dignity."

"No-!! I'd gladly kiss you I just-!! No-!! I'm not-!! No-!!!" Williams face was burning so red you thought he was going to pass out- both you and ty couldn't get it together you were laughing so hard by that point. William ended up getting off the bed and setting his tea down, once again excusing himself to check on Alex. You giggled, trying to get it together.

"My god, he's so gay-"

"RIGHT??!!? I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST ME!!!" Ty exclaimed, seeming a lot more comfortable with you although you noticed he would still flinch if you made a sudden move or shifted towards him slightly. But, he was trying, and it was working. He seemed so much calmer than when you first came in, and he wasn't stuttering anymore.

"Okay no, DEFINITELY not just you. But he does have a point, we really should go check on Alex-" you grinned, finishing your tea and getting up. Ty nodded, doing the same.

When you joined William in Alex's room, Marcus and Jim were there as well. Jim was kind of just chilling out, and Marcus... you couldn't really bring yourself to look at him right now. ... not until Alex woke up, at LEAST. You just had be sure he would be genuinely, fully okay..

Speaking of Alex waking up, you noticed the boy shift his weight and begin to come around. You and William immediately went over to his bedside, your heart fluttering with joy.

"Come on baby, you can do it....." you whispered, running your fingers lightly through Alex's fluffy hair. Alex yawned and smiled quietly, before finally his eyes slowly opened. Ty cheered quickly from behind you, you leant down and pressed a light kiss to the boys forehead. He seemed a bit panicked at first glance, likely thinking he was still with Harvey..

"It's okay... you're safe now... you're safe. I love you so much Alex.." you whispered, any slightest sign of anxiety or worry visible within the boy completely diminished at the words. You could hardly even imagine what he had gone through... Harvey likely tortured him like hell.. the poor boy...

You noticed William had gotten slightly teary at seeing his brother again— god, that was an expression you never wanted to see on him again after what happened with Ty's death... but, this was likely more of an 'extreme unbearable happiness and gratefulness' that he was okay tears.

"Harvey.....?" Alex asked, and William shook his head quickly in response.

".... he's not here." William replied, and Alex nodded. You swallowed, realizing that Alex hadn't called harvey 'dad' this time... usually he did. .... the poor boy...

... Harvey deserved much worse of a death than he had received.

You glanced behind you to see Jim's eyes fuming, and you swallowed, knowing the look all too well. You felt that look. Although for jim, it seemed to be different. He couldn't seem to decide how he felt on Alex- sometimes they didn't seem to get along, but others you were certain that Jim had practically adopted him. .... secretly you had managed to snatch Jim's phone at one point, only to find he had sent a text to Harvey- basically threatening to kill him in the most painful ways imaginable if he laid a finger on Alex. ..... it's a shame that didn't get to happen.

... but, if it did happen that way, there was a chance Harvey could have escaped, or managed to plot away to life through it or turn the tables. You are so glad you didn't risk that...

"Welcome back, Alex." Jim stated simply, with a nod and smile. Ty waved happily at Alex, but didn't really say anything because- well, he was kind of the odd one out in a room of murderers, psychopaths, and clever bastards.

Alex glanced at Marcus and Marcus grinned, giving him a finger gun in greeting however he didn't approach- you noticed he made a point not to get too close to you or Alex until he knew you weren't going to murder him.

"Mornin sleeping beauty!!" Marcus quipped, but as soon as Alex's gaze moved elsewhere you saw Marcus's smile completely die down again as he stared at the floor. And then something weird happened. Really weird. Jim ruffled Marcus' hair and smiled down at him, before wrapping an arm around his shoulders and pulling him into a side-hug to reassure him. Very, very weird. .. but okay. Marcus really had earned Jim's respect.

"Mm sleep..." Alex mumbled tiredly, although he smiled appreciatively at the fact that everyone was there- everyone he knew and loved and claimed as his family. You nodded, adjusting his blankets for him so he was comfortable.

"Of course... you need lots of rest. Just call us or text if you need anything... anything at all. One of us will check in periodically, every ten minutes or so just to see how you're doing." You smiled at the kid, who tiredly smiled back as his eyes closed. William looked heartbroken- like he was absolutely petrified those bright blue eyes wouldn't open again. You glanced over at Ty, who immediately stepped up, placing a hand on Williams shoulder.

"It's okay... we need to let him rest. Let's go back and drink some tea or watch some tv ormaybewecouldcuddle-" Ty teased with a smile, earning a glare from William- although you could tell he actually didnt seem fully opposed to the sneaky proposition- just refused to do it to make a point. You smiled to yourself, exiting the room with jim. You glanced back, noticing Marcus hadn't moved- jim seemed to sense your concern, but he simply placed a hand on your shoulder.

"It's alright. He's safe." Jim reassured you, as everyone exited the room besides the two young boys. You swallowed- you couldn't help but be terrified Marcus would hurt him somehow... you knew he hadn't hurt him before and even endured torture to protect the kid... but still. You couldn't help but obsess over the fact Marcus had manipulated you, and betrayed your trust.

.... then again, Jim had done that to you countless times.

........ in other words, you knew you'd likely come to love the kid to death once more, in time. How could someone hate a little boy with a great sense of humour?