Fic: 221B - In Name Only

[anarion]

Title: In Name Only
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: Otherwise Occupied


Today's prompt: exasperated

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In Name Only



Sherlock is very good in giving additional meaning to words by the tone of his voice.

He found his master in John though – especially when that word is Sherlock’s name.
He has a mental list of all the emotions John manages to convey just by saying it.

Because he is a scientist, he lists the good and the a bit not good, though the good come with additional details.

The most common things John announces by using Sherlock’s name are annoyance, accusal, warning and inquiry (as in ‘What the hell was that noise?’).

Then there is happiness (with a giggle in the end), pride, arousal (voice husky and rough) and contentment (like when he slurs Sherlock’s name in post-coital haze).

John can say Sherlock’s name gentle, for example when Sherlock gets lost in his head and John’s voice calling his name is like a beacon of light that guides him back.

He can say it urgent and desperate, sometimes pleading, like last night, when he was thrashing and writhing under Sherlock’s touch.

And he can say it in wonder, softly, as if Sherlock is a miracle, something John can’t believe he has a right to touch, to hold, to kiss.

Sherlock is always amazed how John, just by saying his name, manages to ignite emotions in him, blazing like a bonfire.






Next 221b: Neither Hide nor Hair


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AN:
Today's prompt was 'exasperated'.












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Comments

[pottermalfoyyum.livejournal.com]

Oh my, such sweetness and roarwh from "exasperated"!

[anarion.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much, I've never got a 'roarwh' before! *beams*

[auntiesuze.livejournal.com]

I love this (and it's so true) but..."trashing and writhing"? I think there's a letter missing in there somewhere. ;)

[anarion.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

And yes, there is definitely a letter missing. *argh*
Add 'writing and posting a 221B' to the list of things I should not do in the middle of the night. ;)

[chocolamousse.livejournal.com]

This is lovely, funny and touching. I love it!

He found his master in John though – especially when that word is Sherlock’s name.
This is so true. And it's such a pity that in the show John conveys many of the emotions you mention by saying Sherlock's name, but never arousal and never when he's thrashing and writhing under Sherlock’s touch. :D

Then there is happiness (with a giggle in the end)
I want to hear that!

John’s voice calling his name is like a beacon of light that guides him back
Awww. It's a beautiful image.

And he can say it in wonder, softly, as if Sherlock is a miracle
I hope we'll hear that in next series when Sherlock comes back, just before the swearing. Or just after, it would be even better. And after there will be arousal in John's voice and thrashing and writhing and... *deludes herself*

[anarion.livejournal.com]

but never arousal and never when he's thrashing and writhing under Sherlock’s touch.
Yeah, something went wrong there... *shrugs*

Or just after, it would be even better. And after there will be arousal in John's voice and thrashing and writhing and...
OH GOD YES!

[atlinmerrick.livejournal.com]

"And he can say it in wonder, softly, as if Sherlock is a miracle, something John can’t believe he has a right to touch, to hold, to kiss."

This one gives me goosebumps. It's rare that folks write John as not quite feeling worthy of Sherlock, but you can see how he would feel that way about this rare, fine creature.

All that from 'exasperated'! Lovely!

[anarion.livejournal.com]

Yay for goosebumps! :D

Thank you, my faraway darling. <3

[atlinmerrick.livejournal.com]

"My faraway darling" is just precious. It makes me feel special. Thank you!

[tracionn.livejournal.com]

God, it's so lovely!

John’s voice calling his name is like a beacon of light that guides him back.
as if Sherlock is a miracle, something John can’t believe he has a right to touch, to hold, to kiss.
I loved those lines so much that my heart wouldn't stop swelling! Still won't :)

[anarion.livejournal.com]

That is such a lovely comment, thank you sooo much! <3

[verityburns.livejournal.com]

Oh, I like this - I love the way they say each other's names on the show, such variety... would love to hear the 'post-coital' versions!

[anarion.livejournal.com]

would love to hear the 'post-coital' versions!

You are certainly not alone. I wouldn't mind seeing the scene that takes place before we get to hearing the 'post-coital' version. :D