The Assassin's Partner (Jacob Frye x Reader)

Chapter 11-Blood Lust

"Hello, pretty women!"

You ended up walking into a pub with Evie in Lambeth to enjoy a drink with a couple of your Rooks. Once you arrived, as usual, Jeremiah and Harold were inseparable.

"Hello, lads." Evie says as she takes a seat next to Harold who's always been eyeing her. You smile as to find your same Rooks still drinking. You sat next to Joel Williams as for you felt bad for him since he's always quiet.

"Hello, Mr. Williams. How are you today?"

"Fine, thanks! How are you?"

"Good as I'll ever be." You smile as you shake his hand in greetings. You loved hanging out with them even if it's just a small talk.

"Oi, love, play a song for us!" Harold shouted as he distracted you from your thoughts. Your heart started to thump faster as you felt a little embarrassed to be out on the spot, your cheeks flustered with red as you clear your throat,"Oh uh, lads I can't sing. Really I can't sing."

"Then don't, love! Can ya play the piano or the violin, perhaps?"

Ahh, the violin. You've always been a music lover since you were a child and you always loved the way the violin sounds. It always soothed you as a child when your mother would play a few songs before bed, she also taught and you couldn't stop playing it but ever since arriving in London, you just didn't have the time for it. A fellow Rook handed you his violin and you held it away from you, embarrassed by all the Rooks cheering you on but you were so flustered with red you'd expect yourself to look like tomato!

"Come on, love! You know you're as red as a Rose! That should be your nickname! Rose!!"

Then everyone, including Evie, in the pub started shouting your new nickname. You finally sighed and gave in. You plucked the strings to make sure it was in tune and you placed the violin under your neck, firmly holding the bow. Just as you started to play, about 6-7 Blighters walked in. Evie looked at you and smiled as Evie and the Rooks all charged at them while you played the violin beautifully. A Rook decided to play along to your tune with the piano and it was a beautiful piece both of you put together. The way the Rooks gutted the Blighters and the tone of the music went along with the fight just well. Blood lust was all around you and it made you smile, knowing those Blighters haven't got a chance to beat us. Evie sliced throats, stabbed them with her cane sword, and swift punches to the stomach and face were quite enjoyable considering people think so little of women these days.

By the time you were finished everyone was cheering and chanting for you and the fellow Rook. Evie smiled and went up to you,"I didn't know you can play like that! That was amazing! What do you call that piece?"

"I call it the Syndicate Medley and you weren't so bad yourself." You winked and smirked, referring to her fighting skills. Nightfall had approached and Evie and you decided to head back to the train to rest for bit. You had a wonderful "Girls Night Out" with Evie since you hadn't had any friendships with women or basically anyone in general. You always preferred being alone but ever since you met Evie, you'd feel lost with her being there for you. Your laughs brighten her day as you both shared your interests and books and music.

"The Woman in White is a classic! You should read it, Evie!"

"I'll look into it." She laughed as you both entered the main cart. You take a seat on the chair as Evie heads to her cart and then you remembered about Henry. You walk towards her room and you overhear a bit of their conversation.

"I could collect some samples, if you'd accept my help."

"I would appreciate that. Thank you Miss Frye."