Fic: 221B - It started from scratch

[anarion]

Title: It started from scratch
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: Blinded by love


Today's prompt: hairbrush/ comb

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It started from scratch


Over the years all couples develop their own traditions, things that they do together and only together, rituals that make them feel their intimate connection and give comfort.

Sherlock and John have a few of those, but only one started with the words ‘That’s what you get when you sleep with someone else.’

They were in the bathroom and that was John talking, in case you were wondering, and he was talking about a medical issue. He was not talking about sexually transmitted diseases, because we all know Sherlock would not do that kind of sleeping with other people.

He did sleep with someone else though. For a case, of course. He spent a few nights among his contacts from the homeless network and what he did get (besides the information he needed) was lice.

Luckily his husband is a doctor, he didn’t panic, he didn’t find it disgusting – in fact, he might have even been a little bit amused. He bought the medicated shampoo and the comb and went to work.

After the lice were gone John continued to comb Sherlock’s hair regularly, at first to check that there was no new outbreak and then because they both enjoyed it

Sherlock was just lucky that he didn’t get pubic lice. That would’ve resulted in a serious case of blue balls.




Next 221b: Taken (5/6)


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AN:
Today's prompt - courtesy of Verity - was 'hairbrush/ comb'.








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Comments

[atlinmerrick.livejournal.com]

I loved this. It made me literally clap my hands in glee. It's so them, so funny, and the b-word came out of left field but fit the story perfectly!

GOD DAMN IT I REFUSE TO LET THIS YEAR END. You must write these forever. Please? Please?

[chocolamousse.livejournal.com]

we all know Sherlock would not do that kind of sleeping with other people.
*looks defiantly at Atlin*
Yeah. He wouldn't do that. Because he's a good man. I wish your John head lice, body lice and pubic lise, a not serious or too long but bloody annoying STD and a very serious case of blue balls. And I hope Ravi had a gastroenteritis and gave it to John. *is bloodthirsty* MAKE HIM SUFFER. I mean, MAKE HIM SUFFER MORE.

*sighs*
I know you won't. I know what you think. And I understand it, really. But maybe you could give him a blister or something? Maybe just one louse? :D

[atlinmerrick.livejournal.com]

I may have to kiss you, dear Chocola, I just may.

"I hope Ravi had a gastroenteritis and gave it to John."

There's very few times in my life I'm going to get to read that sentence, but this precious moment right here is one of them.

*Chocolamousse's story discontent causes Atlin no end of slightly egotistical preening.*

[tracionn.livejournal.com]

First I was shocked (SLEEEPING WITH SOMEONE ELSE?) then I was puddle of glee and then I just giggled over the end :)
So much in so few sentences, it's magic. No, of course it isn't , it's talent and skill. Okay, and maybe a touch of Johnlock magic that shines through :)

Sorry for my crazy rambling! This is lovely!

[rox712.livejournal.com]

No, no, no, go away! You can't post this the same day that my daughter scrached her head, and I'm terrified that we will all have to use that damn shampoo again! That said:

Aaaaawwwwwwwww!!!!

[chocolamousse.livejournal.com]

and then because they both enjoyed it
Ah, who wouldn't?
*looks adoringly at Sherlock's curls*

Sweet and funny. So you! And you'd better stop saying you're hopeless at titles now because this one... *giggles*

[purrculier1.livejournal.com]

Totally inapropriate reaction, but this made me laugh and shake my head in wonder.
Only you could make Head-lice romantic, only you.

'in fact, he might have even been a little bit amused. He bought the medicated shampoo and the comb and went to work.'
You wouldn't believe the huge sigh of relief I gusted out when I read that line. I thought you were going to shave Sherlock's head for for a minute. Yes, I know there wasn't an Anarion is evil tag, but was still *wibbling*.

edit 'cause even typing slower than an arthritic turtle with three legs can't get it right. (panther-poop)

[verityburns.livejournal.com]

Never in a million years would I have anticipated a 'hairbrush' prompt to result in a story featuring pubic lice - I adore your complete unpredictability!

What I wouldn't give to be able to run my... comb through those curls. *sighs happily*

[sdrana.livejournal.com]

I really should have commented a long time ago, since I first found these through johnlock and they started making my day. This one made me laugh something fierce. It's so them. I love these ficlets!

[anarion.livejournal.com]

This is wonderful to hear!
Thank you for taking the time to sit down and tell me what you thought about it! :)