Fic: 221B - Dates and birds

[anarion]

Title: Dates and birds
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: Meet Greg Lestrade, big game hunter



Today's prompt: court

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Dates and birds


Greg dropped into the armchair with a heartfelt sigh. John knew that he had worked double shifts the last few days because a flu epidemic knocked out half of his people.

“You want a beer?”

“Coffee might be better. I am picking up Molly after work.”

“Third date?”

“Fourth, John, otherwise he would have bought flowers and refreshed his aftershave.” Sherlock’s voice drifted in from the kitchen.

“Yeah, fourth. But..”, Greg raised his voice, “she asked me not to bring flowers actually. Her cat eats them.”

Sherlock did not respond because he was busy grabbing his coat and explaining that he had to go and buy a canary bird. John looked a little alarmed.

“I hope you are not planning to kill it? Because you are not killing a canary in our home.”

“Not even if it would save innocent lives?”

“Does it?”

“No.”

“Then you are not killing it.”

“Fine. Although changing the experiment so that the bird does not die might ruin the outcome.”

Sherlock huffed and stormed off, slamming the door shut with far more force than necessary.

“Man, am I glad that I did not fall in love with him.”

John chuckled. “It has its upsides too. I better go and tell Mrs Hudson that she is going to get a canary. Then I need a beer.”




Next 221b: Old reliable


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AN:
The prompt was 'court'.

I'm off to the UK tomorrow, therefore I will not post until Monday. Sorry. :(
I wish you all joyful days and when you're at the Sherlopalooza too, come over and say hi! :)









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Comments

[atlinmerrick.livejournal.com]

Oh dear god this one is fantastic.

I love Greg's last line and John's last lines and "Does it?" "No," "Then you're not killing a canary."

You brilliant creature you.

[mzdany.livejournal.com]

LOL, now I have a picture in my head of Lestrade showing up on Molly's doorstep with a bunch of flowers, only to be ambushed by the cat who makes off with the bouquet ;)
Love this ficlet and John and Sherlock's banter made me smile. Thank you - and have TONS of fun in England (If you're in London, take a pic of 221B Baker Street, will ya?)

[chocolamousse.livejournal.com]

Because you are not killing a canary in our home.
So it's fine if Sherlock kills a canary in another place?

“Not even if it would save innocent lives?”
“Does it?”
“No.”
*giggles*
I love that!

You mean it will be five days without a 221B? Dammit. But it must feel like holiday for you. :D Have a great time in London! :-)

[verityburns.livejournal.com]

I am SO loving your portrayal of Greg - and especially his conversations with John, you write them so well!

I am in fear for the canary... but nothing can really bring me down right now - see you TOMORROW!!!

[rox712.livejournal.com]

What an accomplishment! You make me laugh even when this f**ng cold is threatening to make my head implode.

Those last 221b of yours have been so much fun, even if I haven't been commenting enough, I love them! *goes back to hide under the covers*

[rox712.livejournal.com]

If i survive the next days: see you both on Saturday!!!!!

[anarion.livejournal.com]

Hahaha, the picture of Greg being ambushed by Molly's cat! *dies laughing*
Thank you! :D