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John had gone on two dates since they became partners. The first case occurred nineteen days in, and the second ten days after that. Only in the first instance did Sherlock have to suffer a night alone, the second date proving so thoroughly incompatible that John returned early, thank God. In both cases, Sherlock grabbed his secret cigarette stash and ducked his head out of his bedroom window into cool, night breeze so that his room wouldn’t become impregnated with the scent of smoke, yet the cigarette remained dangling between his lips, unlit. He’d scrapped at the lighter with a jerky thumb, triggering a flame only to put it out in the next instant, and on and on he went, imagining John’s disappointed expression and head shake if he were to catch Sherlock in this position, as well as the questions.
Why now, Sherlock? Is it because you’re alone? Because I’m on a date? You said you were fine with me dating. Are you not anymore? Was it a lie from the beginning, a concession to get me to agree to this partnership?
The first time, Sherlock had yanked the cigarette out of his mouth and thrown it on the floor, slapping on two nicotine patches, instead, before grabbing his violin and fleeing into a vehement rendition of Mozart’s Requiem. He refused to consider the implications of his subconscious choice of music.
Awakenings (23752 words) by Guanin
Chapters: 6/?
Fandom: Sherlock (TV)
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Sherlock Holmes & John Watson
Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Greg Lestrade, Mrs. Hudson (Sherlock Holmes), Mycroft Holmes
Additional Tags: Asexual Character, Asexual Sherlock Holmes, Cuddling & Snuggling, Bisexuality, Aromantic Sherlock Holmes, Post-Season/Series 01
Summary:
Why now, Sherlock? Is it because you’re alone? Because I’m on a date? You said you were fine with me dating. Are you not anymore? Was it a lie from the beginning, a concession to get me to agree to this partnership?
The first time, Sherlock had yanked the cigarette out of his mouth and thrown it on the floor, slapping on two nicotine patches, instead, before grabbing his violin and fleeing into a vehement rendition of Mozart’s Requiem. He refused to consider the implications of his subconscious choice of music.
Awakenings (23752 words) by Guanin
Chapters: 6/?
Fandom: Sherlock (TV)
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Sherlock Holmes & John Watson
Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Greg Lestrade, Mrs. Hudson (Sherlock Holmes), Mycroft Holmes
Additional Tags: Asexual Character, Asexual Sherlock Holmes, Cuddling & Snuggling, Bisexuality, Aromantic Sherlock Holmes, Post-Season/Series 01
Summary:
Sherlock and John have never needed to question the nature of their friendship, not until John falls asleep on Sherlock's shoulder one night. Sherlock doesn't brush him off. He doesn't want to brush him off. Much the opposite. He would be perfectly content if John were to remain there forever. This realization alters everything.