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

[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!