Fic: 221B - The naming of a loved one

[anarion]

Title: The naming of a loved one
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: Noises in the otherwise quiet night


Today's prompt: terms of endearment

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The naming of a loved one


“Come and kiss me, my little violin.”

“Please stop with the ridiculous nicknames, Sherlock.”

***

When they first got together, John tried to find a nickname for Sherlock. He was fended off pretty quickly. Granted, 'Sherly' sounds ridiculous. And Lock? John could have lived with that, but Sherlock hated it.

“Why do you even need a nickname for me?”

“Because I don't want to bother with your two syllable name when I am happily blessed out in post-coital haze. I just want to say 'love you, Lock' and fall asleep.”

“And why do you need to add my name to that? We’re the only people in the bed, who else would you be talking to?”

“Says the man who constantly uses my name.”

“I like your name. John.”

***

While John settled for ‘love’, Sherlock tried to find a nickname for John, but what do you do with a one-syllable name? Johnny? Terrible.

***

“You don’t need to try so hard, Sherlock.”

“But it’s important to you.”

“It's not. And it does nothing for me when you feel uncomfortable doing it. Besides, the way you say my name in these situations is better than any nickname or term of endearment. It’s more intimate than a touch and more tender than a kiss.
So, please, stop trying to be something you’re not on my behalf.”




Next 221b: The cleverer give in


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AN:
Today's prompt - courtesy of Verity - was 'terms of endearments'.

I apologise for the crack going on here in the beginning. I'm pretty sure Sherlock has no idea how to use a nickname or a term of endearment. He will just stick to John's name. Which is fine, because don’t you think Sherlock has a certain way to say John’s name even in the series? Imagine the way he’d say it in bed! *starts drooling*

I am terribly busy at the moment and have sadly pretty much no time to answer your comments. But know that I love them and they are what keeps me going [that and Atlin's oppressive contract ;) ]
THANK YOU all for reading and kisses to all those who take the time to comment! <3







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Comments

[anarion.livejournal.com]

Thank you! Say, while we are it, do you have time to beta read something tomorrow or on Monday? And yes, please feel free to berate me for my extremly fucked up time management... ;)

[chocolamousse.livejournal.com]

"What single thing would improve the quality of your life?
Better time management."
Benedict Cumberbatch, here.
You see, it's not such a terrible flaw if even Him has it! :D

I'd be glad to do it, but would it be okay if I sent the fic back on Monday evening, perhaps late? Because I'm not sure I'll be able to do it before, but I'll try anyway.

[anarion.livejournal.com]

That's perfectly fine! I have to post it on the 18th (Tuesday).
You are a darling! *mwah*