Fic: 221B - Worth every wound

[anarion]

Title: Worth every wound
Words: a 221B has 221 words and ends with a b-word
Rating: Pg-13
Pairings : Sherlock/John
Warnings: none
Disclaimer: Not mine.

Summary: ‘365 days of 221Bs’ challenge: a prompt a day, given by atlinmerrick. Day 324.




Previous 221b: Night at the Museum


Today's prompt: debt

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Worth every wound


When it finally calmed down in his head, Sherlock left the state he had been in for the last hour or so and found himself standing in front of the city hall. Next to him stood John, a quiet, relaxed presence, looking out over the Thames to the Tower.

Sherlock stepped a little closer, until he felt John’s warmth through the sleeve of his shirt. John turned his head and smiled at him.

‘He has just been walking 45 minutes next to me in a pace slightly too fast for him to be comfortable while I ignored him completely. And he did that without thinking about it, without hesitating, after I ignored him for three days during the last case except when I used him as a soundboard. How does he put up with me?’

His gaze travelled over John and came to rest on the barely visible scar on his neck.

‘I saved his life. Maybe he thinks he owes it to me?’

He focused on John’s words.

‘The Tower. Boring. He wants to, though.’

He gave his consent and the smile he got in reply made the whole Tower visit worth it.

‘Oh. Obvious. That is why he walks with me. Why didn't I see this earlier? Maybe it is true that in certain regards I am rather blind?”



Next 221b: Need-to-know


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AN:
The prompt was 'debt'.

People wanted to know what Sherlock was thinking during Cross a bridge when you come to it, so I wrote this 221B. I rewrote it three times and am still not entirely happy with it. Oh well. *shrugs*

Thanks to all of you who offered to talk to me about their ink. I will get back to you as soon as possible (probably tomorrow or Tuesday)! :D







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Comments

[phoenix-glow.livejournal.com]

I think what is so compelling about the characters of Holmes and Watson finding each other is the idea that no matter how broken you may be, someone can still love you. You reveal this beautifully in your ficlets. Thanks for continuing to write these!