Jacob Frye x Reader

Chapter 26 - Oblivious

"Oh, Jacob." Was all Evie said after I spoke and I couldn't help but feel annoyed.

"What is it now, oh dear sister of mine?"

"How can you not know by now?" By now, I was fed up with this whole thing.

"Bloody hell, I've had enough of this. This whole thing is so frustrating and it's annoying the hell out of me. I'm calling it a day, since there's nothing more we can do right now." I said as I let out a sigh.

"You could go and look for her, you know." Evie said.

"And what would that accomplish, exactly? By the looks of it, she doesn't particularly want to see me right at this moment, and I have no idea why."

"Honestly, how oblivious can you be? Even after everything I have told you, you still can't figure it out."

"Then why not spell it out for me, since I'm so oblivious?"

"You're unbelievable, you know that. I'm done talking to you, so I'm going to leave you to your rest while I go look for (Name). Who knows what trouble she might find herself in? Especially when she's meant to be recovering." Without another word, Evie left the carriage. I wanted to follow her, heaven knows how much I wanted to. But then, I thought about how much (Name) probably doesn't want to see me, so I stayed and hoped that she was alright. 'What the hell is going on? What is it that I'm meant to know already?' I ponder over this thought as I lay down on my bed, exhaustion beginning to take over from such a long day.

End of POV

I looked up towards the sky, admiring how beautiful the stars look tonight. 'Such a beautiful night.' I begin to think as the moonlight shines down on me, creating a calming aura that surrounds me. I let out a sigh as I closed my eyes and enjoyed what little peace I have found. 'When all is said and done, where does that leave me? Do I really want to go back? Or was that just a spur of the moment decision? Do I really want to leave Evie, Henry and Jacob? Do I really want to say goodbye?'  I thought as I pondered over my decision. 

"(Name)?" I heard a familiar voice speak out from behind me after a few moments of silence. Knowing who the voice belongs to, I kept my eyes closed and said,

"Good evening, Evie." I heard her footsteps approach before she took a seat beside me.

"It's certainly beautiful tonight." I couldn't help but let out a sigh as I opened my eyes and glanced at her before looking towards the sky once more.

"If only we could enjoy more nights like this, it's calming. Especially after such an exhausting day." Silence followed after I spoke, both of us just enjoying the moment.

"Are you...really leaving once all this is done?" Evie whispered, breaking the silence that's surrounding us.

"Jacob told you?" I asked as I raised an eyebrow at her, wondering just what he had told her after I left.

"Yes. He mentioned how you decided to leave once we're done, and that we won't be needing you anymore. Is that how you really feel?"

"It is."

"Why?"

"I'm no one special, Evie. I'm an assassin, an ally, nothing more and nothing less. I came to London to help you, Jacob and Henry. Once London is free, I intend to go back home."

"You can't honestly believe that. You're more than just an ally, you're our friend. Once we're done, we don't want you to leave, Jacob doesn't want you to leave. Besides, why would you go back home when you have a home here, with us? You didn't decided this just because of what was said between you and Jacob, did you?" I couldn't help but look at her in shock at the words she spoke.

"Evie, whatever it was that was developing between Jacob and I, it's no longer there. Whatever I thought could've been..." before I could say anymore, she interrupted me.

"Was no more than a simple dream."

"Ah, so he heard me."

"Yes. But he is so oblivious and, no matter what I tell him, he just doesn't get it." I could hear the frustration in her voice and couldn't help but giggle just a bit.

"Oh, Evie. Your brother is really something special."

"You seem awfully calm after everything that's happened between you and my brother."

"Must be the moonlight, there's something about it that's just so calming. Besides, I've had time to think about everything."

"And what have you come up with?"

"Perhaps I was too brash in making a decision about leaving. Of course, I'll stay until the end, but after, I am unsure. This thing between Jacob and I, will no longer be an issue since I ended it before we could both get distracted from what we are meant to do. We're ally's, more like friends, and that's all it will be. What I feel for Jacob, I must simply suppress and focus on the task at hand. Whatever you guys need, I am at your disposable." I bowed my head as nothing more was said and looked to the sky once more, a new found determination coursing through my body.