Fic: 221B - The science of love

[anarion]

Title: The science of love
Words: 221
Rating: PG
Pairings : Sherlock/John
Disclaimer: Sadly the characters are not mine and no money is made (that would be amazing!).

Summary: Does he realise that love can’t be studied scientifically?




The science of love

Sherlock is a scientist in heart and mind. Emotions confuse him and make him uncomfortable.

Which is why he avoided them all his life.

Until a certain ex-army doctor crash-landed in his emotional wasteland and started planting a fucking tropical rainforest of emotions.

When John first tells him that he loves him, Sherlock does not believe him. But John, despite not being a scientist, knows exactly how to prove it – with empirical facts.

And Sherlock discovers that emotions aren’t always confusing or complicated.

Sherlock is a scientist. He believes that a fact once stated does not need to be repeated until it is falsified. So imagine his confusion when he finds a note stuck into his laptop after their first night together that just says ‘I love you.’

He doesn’t ask about it, merely observes the two of them.

He discovers that he’s feeling like something with small wings is on the loose in his stomach every time John tells him. And he notices the light that shines in John’s eyes every time Sherlock tells him.

Does he realise that love can’t be studied scientifically?

Anyway, you can be sure to find that first note from John, time-worn from frequent touching, sticking out of the pages from whatever book Sherlock is reading, be it books on bees, bruise patterns or botany.

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AN: This one is for atlinmerrick, because a) she is ill, b) it is based on one of her stories and c) she is amazing. Get well soon, sweetie!


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Comments

[arianedevere.livejournal.com]

Oh you adorable creature. This is so beautiful.

he’s feeling like something with small wings is on the loose in his stomach every time John tells him.

*sobs*

And that last line? Staggering.

*hugs you*

[anarion.livejournal.com]

Aaw, thank you so much! *hugs back*

[fanbot.livejournal.com]

Aw! Wonderful!

[anarion.livejournal.com]

Thank you! :)

[baka-yu.livejournal.com]

AWWW, that makes me feel good in all the right ways! :D
(Hope my concentration comes back today since there's something else I really want to read... ;D)

[anarion.livejournal.com]

Well, don't we all need to concentrate on that other thing? *ahem*

Thank you sweetie! <3

[chocolamousse.livejournal.com]

Since you proved me it was a constructive enough comment, I don't hesitate : "Aawww !". I love it !

Until a certain ex-army doctor crash-landed in his emotional wasteland and started planting a fucking tropical rainforest of emotions.
Terrific image !
But John, despite not being a scientist, knows exactly how to prove it – with empirical facts.
You're aware this sentence screams for another fic, aren't you ? For science, of course. And the note John leaves in Sherlock's laptop... aawww again. And 5 b-words in the 9 last words ! Wow, you're strong !

All right, keep on writing adorable things like this and I may forgive you for dropping the Sunday series for the time being. :D

[anarion.livejournal.com]

You're aware this sentence screams for another fic, aren't you ? For science, of course.
Haha, will you ever get enough? Would you rather have that or the cookie dough thingy? ;)

Thank you for the lovely comment! <3

PS: I will write more in the Sunday series soon, I had a small epiphany recently. :D

[chocolamousse.livejournal.com]

Haha, will you ever get enough?
Of your fics ? Nope. Never.

Would you rather have that or the cookie dough thingy? ;)
Well, I'm really hungry, so I'll have both please, with a little big slice of Blowjobs for Science for dessert.

Re P.S. : Just "SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE !!!" Yay for small epiphanies !

[favoritedarknes.livejournal.com]

OMG this is too cute <3

[anarion.livejournal.com]

Aaww, thank you! I'm glad you liked it! :)

[ledasdaughter.livejournal.com]

Until a certain ex-army doctor crash-landed in his emotional wasteland and started planting a fucking tropical rainforest of emotions.

LOVE this line <3

[anarion.livejournal.com]

Tee-hee, thank you! <3

I am rather fond of it too. ;)

[londonsabre.livejournal.com]

Lovely!

[anarion.livejournal.com]

Thank you! :)

[mattsloved1.livejournal.com]

Oh, this is so absolutely beautiful. I know of which piece you based this on and you did such a lovely job. Of course you always do anyway. ;)

When I got to the last sentence I couldn't hold back an 'Aww...' and didn't care if my husband heard me or not! Thanks again for this piece.

[anarion.livejournal.com]

Yay for going 'Aaww' no matter what! I feel honoured!

Thank you! :)

[rox712.livejournal.com]

Ok, since there're way to many Awwww! in this comments, I wont say it. No, I wont. (Please note that I am able to restrain myself from doing it!)

Yes, this was very sweet and utterly adorable and half a dozen b-words in the last line! Wow!

And I'm still not saying it!!!!!

[anarion.livejournal.com]

Thumbs up for your restraint! You did a marvelous job at it! ;)

Thank you very much! <3

[darthhellokitty.livejournal.com]

Awwwww...

[anarion.livejournal.com]

Hahaha! Thank you! :)

[vince-moon.livejournal.com]

I love to read your posts.

[anarion.livejournal.com]

This comment makes me really happy! Thank you so much! <3

[chasingriver.livejournal.com]

*Until a certain ex-army doctor crash-landed in his emotional wasteland and started planting a fucking tropical rainforest of emotions.
Fantastic image.
*He discovers that he’s feeling like something with small wings is on the loose in his stomach every time John tells him. And he notices the light that shines in John’s eyes every time Sherlock tells him.
Because that is just lovely.
*Anyway, you can be sure to find that first note from John, time-worn from frequent touching, sticking out of the pages from whatever book Sherlock is reading, be it books on bees, bruise patterns or botany.
Just fantastic. Love all the b-words. Makes me want to find a book on bruise patterns. Because.

[dauphkantus.livejournal.com]

This. Exactly. Repeated. Like "I love you." (and your fics)

<3 D'awwwwwwwwww

[anarion.livejournal.com]

Aaww, what a sweet comment! Thank you! <3

[anarion.livejournal.com]

Hee, thank you for letting me know all your faves! <3

I am very happy that you liked it!

[mildly-neurotic.livejournal.com]

very sweet :)

[anarion.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much! :)

[ssrobajo.livejournal.com]

Those boys and their adorableness. Irresistible!

[anarion.livejournal.com]

Glad you liked it (and my boys)! :)

Thanks for the comment! <3

[verityburns.livejournal.com]

That's just beautiful, sweetie! Absolutely lovely :)

[anarion.livejournal.com]

Thank you! <3

[atlinmerrick.livejournal.com]

Awww....warm fuzzy John and Sherlock goodness! And then I got to the bees and the Bs and I thought "I know those words, I—"

Then I saw the dedication and new warm fuzzies! I pet Anarion's head and I say thank you sweetie and I'm feeling better except the parts of me that are still feeling ill (two colds in two weeks when I haven't had any for two years? sigh).

I am so glad you're prolific, have I said that lately? Love reading your stuff, I never know what to expect and that's brilliant.

[anarion.livejournal.com]

And then I got to the bees and the Bs and I thought "I know those words, I—"

Haha, someone actually wrote me a message saying 'Oh, hey. I know which sentence you took from atlinmerrick. It's Until a certain ex-army doctor crash-landed in his emotional wasteland and started planting a fucking tropical rainforest of emotions.
That's so her!'

And I was like 'Nope, all mine. Sorry.' And then I contemplated to pout for a while, before I realised that someone mistaking my sentences for yours? Not that bad. *lol*
It's probably because of the swearing. ;)

I am very happy that you liked my little homage to your Bs and that I manage to surprise you! *happy dance*
Thank you! <3

[miioo.livejournal.com]

So sweet and utterly adorable!

[anarion.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much! :)

[mirith.livejournal.com]

"Until a certain ex-army doctor crash-landed in his emotional wasteland and started planting a fucking tropical rainforest of emotions."

Who can do this in their first language, let alone their second? Nobody but you, honey. Incredible.

"He discovers that he’s feeling like something with small wings is on the loose in his stomach every time John tells him. And he notices the light that shines in John’s eyes every time Sherlock tells him."

YESSSSS. That is SCIENCE. Let us all BOW BEFORE ITS EMPIRICAL MIGHT.

"Anyway, you can be sure to find that first note from John, time-worn from frequent touching, sticking out of the pages from whatever book Sherlock is reading, be it books on bees, bruise patterns or botany."

So sweet. Just heart-rendingly sweet. I love what you do with these men. And, erm, what they do with each other. Well done.

[anarion.livejournal.com]

Who can do this in their first language, let alone their second? Nobody but you, honey. Incredible.
That made me so happy, I might have scared my neighbours with my squeeing. :)


And, erm, what they do with each other.
Haha!

Thank you so much for that lovely comment! <3

[chocolamousse.livejournal.com]

"I love what you do with these men."
I wonder how I must interpret this sentence... :D

[mirith.livejournal.com]

You must interpret it with, um, the innocence of a newborn lamb and the chastity of an elderly nun. Yeah. ;)

[ellie_hell.livejournal.com]

Aaaaaaw Sherlock! Just keep trying to study love scientifically; you'll never succeed, you'll never stop trying, and you'll never be bored again :D

There's something about using post it notes to communicate affection that makes me all warm and fuzzy inside. I have a plot bunny that's been running around in my head for a while that would involve that, but it's still in the foetus stage. Anyway, this was incredibly sweet, I love stories that explore Sherlock dealing with new emotions, and this one was utterly lovely. As you are, too.

[ellie_hell.livejournal.com]

I love that everyone has a little "Sherlock head" in your journal. They're adorable.

[anarion.livejournal.com]

I have a plot bunny that's been running around in my head for a while that would involve that
The sound I just made!
The idea reminded me of 'I prefer to text', which is still my favourite story from you! <3

this one was utterly lovely. As you are, too.
Aww. *blushes*