Hey everyone! This is my first attempt at delving into the fabulous pairing of Mycroft and Lestrade. Please tell me what you think!

-Brooke

Lestrade had mixed feelings about finding his apartment unlocked.

He had spent all day putting up with an increasingly irritating Holmes, if Mycroft was in a facetious mood Greg would probably have to throw himself out the window. He sighed and dropped his briefcase, loosening his tie as he walked towards the living room.

"My, I'm exhausted. I chased that brother of yours all over the city today and I'm not really…" he stopped short. "What on earth are you doing?"

"Being spontaneous and romantic," Mycroft answered dryly. "That's what you told me I should do. Did you know that pizza places deliver?" he asked with genuine curiosity.

Greg could only stare at the sight before him. Mycroft Holmes, "minor government employee," was sitting cross-legged on the floor next to an enormous pizza and a six pack of beer. A single red rose stood in a thin glass vase next to the open pizza box.

Mycroft furrowed his brow. "You complain when we go to restaurants where you have to wear a tie. I thought you might prefer something more casual."

"Yeah, but…" his voice trailed off. He was completely stunned.

Mycroft mistook Greg's silence for displeasure. He coughed awkwardly. "It was a silly idea," he said stiffly, standing up. "I'll leave."

Greg grabbed his arm. "You will do nothing of the sort," he said, kissing him softly. "My, this is absolutely perfect."

"Really?"

"Yes," the DI said earnestly, wrapping his arms around the other man's waist. "You're perfect," he whispered.

Mycroft bit his lip. He knew he was far from perfect, but Greg's words rang with such pure honesty that he almost wanted to cry. Instead, he chuckled, making light of it. "Greg, if I knew you were so easy I would have gone after you much, much sooner. It's just pizza and beer. Oh, and Casablanca," he added, gesturing towards the dvd on the coffee table.

Greg's eyes grew wide. "You brought Casablanca too? Okay, I take it back. NOW you're perfect."