Fic: 221B - As Long as Necessary
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anarionTitle: As Long as Necessary
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
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atlinmerrick.Previous 221b: Keep Cool
Today's prompt: wedding ring
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As Long as Necessary
'Next time he brings this up I’m either going to punch him or ask him to marry me.
Wait. What?’
John stares at himself in the bathroom mirror.
He thinks back to their first kiss. Of course it happened at a crime scene. And felt perfectly natural.
But when they came home afterwards there suddenly was this awkwardness between them. Sherlock stood in the middle of the living room like he didn’t belong there and clearly had no idea what to do. Neither had John, to be honest.
He wanted to kiss Sherlock again but somehow he seemed more unapproachable in their living room than at a crime scene.
“John?”
Suddenly Sherlock looked insecure and impatient at the same time and approaching him was the most natural thing again. John gently put one hand against his chest.
“How long have you been waiting?”
“As long as necessary.”
“How long would you have waited?”
“As long as necessary.”
“Do you... do you want to kiss me now?”
“No. I want you to kiss me. To make certain that waiting is no longer necessary.”
The waiting had been over then but for some reason Sherlock still thinks John might leave any day. Maybe a ring will reassure him. John is definitely willing to try.
He grins at himself and takes a deep breath.
Next 221b: Forever
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AN:
Today's prompt was 'wedding ring'.
If you want to jump ahead, you can read this scene from Sherlock's POV here.
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Date: 2012-06-23 06:15 pm (UTC)But for now it's all good and John will love him always anyway and Sherlock might need time to accept it but he'll go there.
Sorry for rambling again!
Love this one and it's been added to my mental fave list :)
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Date: 2012-06-24 06:39 pm (UTC)As for John leaving, yes, he did (or does, depending on where we are on the timeline), but I'm not sure if I will go into detail about that in this challenge.
I already wrote a story (the story? Sadly it doesn't really fit into this verse) about John leaving. And coming back. You can read it here.
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Date: 2012-06-24 06:53 pm (UTC)I'll save the story right away and when I'm strong enough, I'll read it. Don't get me wrong, I totally love to read it, I just need a good day for dealing with such an angsty content as I'm a weakling and ff can influence me so incredible much. *sigh*
I'm not sure if I will go into detail about that in this challenge.
Oh, okay. You're the author! I'm torn bewteen being reassured it won't turn up and still fearing it ;)
I'll keep reading and will see!
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Date: 2012-06-24 07:00 pm (UTC)I totally get that!
And yes, it's angsty content. When I gave the first chapter to my beta she asked if there would be a happy ending otherwise she'd refuse to read on. *lol*
THERE IS A HAPPY ENDING! :D
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Date: 2012-06-24 07:03 pm (UTC)THANK GOD! But I know - I just checked. Learned I always have to read the last few sentences first with each ff I read. Had bad experiences. It's probably unfair to the author but only then can I enjoy the fic without a fear that shakes me.
Which means I'll hopefully have the time soon to indulge :)
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Date: 2012-06-26 08:39 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2012-06-23 06:16 pm (UTC)I am loving these so much, I hope when you've completed this mission it will have become a habit you can't break.
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Date: 2012-06-24 07:48 pm (UTC)Here and
here. But there may be more to come.
Thank you for this lovely comment, it's very much appreciated! <3
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Date: 2012-06-23 06:27 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2012-06-24 07:49 pm (UTC)Thank you! I'm glad to hear that it makes you happy. :)
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Date: 2012-06-23 06:31 pm (UTC)*sniggers*
Oh my God I'm so sorry. Could somebody confiscate my slash goggles and trample on them?
Next time he brings this up I’m either going to punch him or ask him to marry me.
THE LATTER! THE LATTER!!!
He thinks back to their first kiss. Of course it happened at a crime scene.
Wait. You mean that the first kiss in public you talked about yesterday was their first kiss, full stop? That's even better!
“How long have you been waiting?”
“As long as necessary.”
“How long would you have waited?”
“As long as necessary.”
Awww. I love this part, it's powerful and poetic. And you say Sherlock is impatient? He's patience itself! Well, in certain circumstances.
To make certain that waiting is no longer necessary.
*sighs happily*
Did I ever tell you I love your insecure!Sherlock and reassuring!John?
Yes, about 462537 times.And I love the last line, full of happy anticipation. Happy anticipation is my default setting with your 221Bs. :-)no subject
Date: 2012-06-24 05:54 pm (UTC)*sniggers*
Oh my God I'm so sorry. Could somebody confiscate my slash goggles and trample on them?
Hahaha! Seriously woman, is there anything else on your mind???
You mean that the first kiss in public you talked about yesterday was their first kiss, full stop?
Oh yes. :D
And you say Sherlock is impatient? He's patience itself! Well, in certain circumstances.
He definitely can be patient, as proven here.
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Date: 2012-06-23 09:26 pm (UTC)And I certainly wouldn't want to miss sweet gems like this.
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Date: 2012-06-24 07:52 pm (UTC):D
Thank you! <3
You could always track my entries with the tag '365 days of 221B challenge' if you get tired of checking though.
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Date: 2012-06-23 11:58 pm (UTC)Gorgeous.
And I hope that your "Current mood" is 'hot' for all the right reasons. Not that I'm jealous, or frustrated, or anything. Oh no ... *sulks*
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Date: 2012-06-24 07:53 pm (UTC)And sadly, no. Just the heat... *joins the sulk*
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Date: 2012-06-24 07:27 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2012-06-24 07:54 pm (UTC)*thinks again*
*hugs Wendy instead*
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Date: 2012-06-26 08:40 pm (UTC)Gorgeous :D
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Date: 2012-06-27 05:09 pm (UTC)Thank you so much, sweetie! <3