anarion | Fic: 221B - Worth the wound

Title: Worth the wound
Words: a 221B has 221 words and ends with a b-word
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: Rough and ready

Today's prompt: Thames

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Worth the wound

He had no idea for how long he had been standing here, staring down into the green-brown water flowing below his feet and wondering if it was really worth it. The bigger part of him knew that it was but there was a small part asking if it was worth feeling this kind of pain that could only be caused by someone close to you.

John stood under the almost leafless branches of a tree and watched Sherlock, leaning on the railing, gazing into the water. He only was this motionless for a long time when he was deep in thought.

And John knew exactly what he was thinking about. He was questioning if being with John was worth having to accommodate, to compromise, to slow down and –especially – worth opening up and risk being hurt. He was wondering if he hadn’t been better off alone.

John waited until Sherlock shivered and visibly returned to himself before walking closer. He gently and cautiously touched Sherlock’s elbow. John feared the day that Sherlock would decide that he was not worth it.

“Sherlock, I’m so sorry.”

Sherlock turned abruptly and pulled John into a fierce embrace.

It would have been a relief to both men had they known then what they do now. That the other would always be worth it. Every bit.

Next 221b: Sealed with a kiss

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AN:
Today's prompt was 'Thames'.

Here you go, darlings, the follow-up to 'The Human Condition'. :)
I think I might have confused the tenses at some point. Sorry about that. Can't think now, no chocolate in the house...

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