Fic: 221B - The return

[anarion]

Title: The return
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. Day 216.




Previous 221b: I worry about him constantly


Today's prompt: honesty

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The return


Sherlock entered the flat and as usual his first glance went towards the mantelpiece where the bee in amber sat. He closed his eyes and thought of John, like he always did. He always could almost smell him.

And then he opened his eyes because he could smell him. He turned around so fast he almost toppled over.

John was standing in the kitchen door, watching him silently. Sherlock’s heart seemed to do something akin to a somersault.

“You are back. Are you back?”

He could hear the desperation in his own voice. Pitiful.

“Do you understand why I left?” John’s voice sounded very calm. He hadn’t moved yet.

Sherlock had had quite some time to think about John’s reasons.

“You felt betrayed. I promised to never do anything dangerous without you again, to never shut you out again and I still did. I had a whole plan to leave you behind to keep you safe. I won’t do it again. I... it was terrible without you. It hurt.”

“I missed you too. I did not want to leave, I hated it, but I needed you to understand. And I was so very angry that you lied to me. Angry and hurt. You don’t get to decide things like that without me. My life, my decision.”

“I understand.”

“Then I’m back.”



Next 221b: Bring me down


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AN:
The prompt was 'honesty'.

Do you remember how Sherlock got the bee? No? Read it here.










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Comments

[verityburns.livejournal.com]

Oh, the feels are strong with this one!

I'm so happy he's back - the world is right again :D

[atlinmerrick.livejournal.com]

I echo Verity... These two should not be separated, not ever. *Sigh*

[chocolamousse.livejournal.com]

“You are back. Are you back?”
I love his uncertainty.

I had a whole plan to leave you behind to keep you safe.
*gasps*
REICHENBACH? IS THIS REICHENBACH?

Do you remember how Sherlock got the bee?
Yes, I remember! Three months, woman, it's nearly been three months! Don't tell me John has been away for three months?

Ouch. Sober and very effective. A bit good!

[rox712.livejournal.com]

I'm crying. Actual wet tears. You're... I don't even know, but I love you very much right now.