Fic: 221B - An Interesting Advantage

[anarion]

Title: An Interesting Advantage
Words: 221
Rating: PG-13
Pairings : Sherlock/John
Warnings: none
Disclaimer: Not mine.

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





Previous 221b: A Rose by Any Other Name


Today's prompt:

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An Interesting Advantage


Sherlock doesn’t get them. Never has. Not once in his lifetime.

John - mere human that he is – has them now and then. It wouldn’t be a great deal if Sherlock wasn’t incredibly annoyed by it.

The first time it happened, he was intrigued. He got that look in his eyes that never bodes well and always worries John. The oh-you-are-an-experiment-let-me-dissect-you look.
Sherlock was convinced that he would be able to find a quick remedy. He didn’t.

*

The next time it happened they were standing (and kneeling in Sherlock’s case) around a body. No one reacted except for Sherlock, whose head snapped around.

“John.”

“What?”

“Stop it.”

“Stop? Wha...at? Oh. I can’t, idiot.”

“I cannot work like that. It’s distracting. Go away.”

You can imagine how things progressed from there...

*

The solution presented itself by accident: John got them while they were having sex. Sherlock was delighted by the unusual feeling. John was amused by the idea that his boyfriend was probably the only person on earth who got turned on by hiccups.

Now the only thing John had to fear when he got them was Sherlock immediately dragging him somewhere to have sex. Which was not really something to fear, rather something to look forward to.

Also, the fact that an orgasm gets rid of John’s hiccups? A nice bonus.







Next 221b: Not Really About Coffee


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AN:
Today's prompt was 'hiccup'.

HA, are you confused? I invented the prompt-spoiler-thingy yesterday and today it was empty. For a reason. Because I think this one should be read without knowing what it is about. So I will - now and then - not give you the prompt in advance. It's for your own good. :)







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Comments

[atlinmerrick.livejournal.com]

I love this entirely more than I ought to and perhaps a bit on the crazy-obsessive side. You super-damn-genius.

[chocolamousse.livejournal.com]

This is funny AND cleverly written because you manage not to say what they are almost until the end. Well done!

Now the only thing John had to fear when he got them was Sherlock immediately dragging him somewhere to have sex. Which was not really something to fear, rather something to look forward to.
If I were John I would do research on the way to have hiccups as required. :D

Also, the fact that an orgasm gets rid of John’s hiccups? A nice bonus.
Hmmm. I remember a fic by Atlin in which John cures Sherlock of a migraine by giving him a blow job (and therefore an orgasm). I’m sensing a pattern here. :D

*sees your current mood*
Tired yesterday, exhausted today... *is worried* You must rest, you've still got 346 221B to write! :-)

[anarion.livejournal.com]

I remember a fic by Atlin in which John cures Sherlock of a migraine by giving him a blow job (and therefore an orgasm).
Seriously, orgasms can cure a lot of things. I researched this and it's true for the hiccups. *ahem* For science!
Not sure about the migraine, because the last thing I want when I have a migraine is anybody touching me. Even appropriately.

Still busy processing the last few days with the ladies. Will rest now and tomorrow. Never fear. :)
Might also write some porn for the long thing I have to post each month tomorrow. :D

[anarion.livejournal.com]

Since I am already in a giggly/flaily mood after reading the conclusion of 'Mehndi', I will just continue with it over your comment. :D

[chocolamousse.livejournal.com]

Might also write some porn for the long thing I have to post each month tomorrow.
Unselfish reaction: I said "rest"!
Totally selfish reaction: hooray! :D

[ledasdaughter.livejournal.com]

hahahahhaaaaaaaa

yeah, this is my incredible in depth feedback XD

[sabrinaphynn.livejournal.com]

*snickers*
Of course, the fact that I've had several bouts of hiccups lately ? Only adds to the giggles. But only time seems to help mine, alas...

[verityburns.livejournal.com]

LOL! Brilliant! And yes, I was confused by the 'prompt-spoiler-thingy', so double kudos. I guessed hiccups between the second and third segments - really cleverly done and very funny :)

[antesqueluz.livejournal.com]

Heehee! Perfect! Love how you leave us guessing what "them" are. And of course Sherlock would be both intrigued and annoyed...

[anarion.livejournal.com]

Love how you leave us guessing what "them" are.

I am glad to hear it worked. I was half prepared for people throwing things in my direction. ;)

Thank you! :)

[anarion.livejournal.com]

You guessed hiccups? Well done you! :)

[anarion.livejournal.com]

Hahaha that's funny! Sorry to hear that only time helps you though. *pats*

[anarion.livejournal.com]

*giggles*

Thank you for your profound analysis. It means the world. ;D

<3

[sabrinaphynn.livejournal.com]

It can always be worse, trust me.
Like the hiccups I had all my last trimester of carrying Harry- every time I ate, he kicked and he was so long (close to 24 inches at birth)and I am so Short that he was kicking my diaphragm and making me hiccup. (and it is my headcanon that the same thing happened with Mummy Holmes when she was carrying her boys. That is what we shorties get for marrying long lanky guys)

[mirith.livejournal.com]

So unexpected! *chortles* Well done.