"What can I get you?"
"You going to eat this time?" asks John
"Of course"
"I'll have a chicken chow Mein and rice"
"Same"
The waitress takes the menus and walks away
"Just fyi... I'm gay"
John gives an 'Oh' nod
"Is that a problem?" wonders Sherlock
"No...It's fine"
"Are you...?"
"I'm straight" replies John
"Shame"
"Are you out?" asks John
"How would you measure that?"
"Well, how many people know?"
"Actually you're the only person I've told"
"Wow... I'm flattered"
"Well, you saved my life I figured I could trust you"
The waitress walks over with their order
"Thanks" says John
A week later
"So, I know this is a stupid question considering what just happened. But, do you think you may still want that second date."
"Sure why not. I mean the first date was..."
"Eventful" finishes John
"Right, but it's not like it was your fault" Sarah tells him
3 weeks later
The doorbell rings
Sherlock looks out the window to see who it is
"Sarah" John greets her
"Hi, I brought food"
She kisses him
"Are you going to let me in?"
"Oh, sorry come in"
Sarah walks past him and turns back
"You forgot I was coming didn't you?" asks Sarah
"No" John lies
"Yes, you did" Say's Sarah not convinced
"I didn't" John lies again "that's why I sent Sherlock away"
"Really?"
"Yes"
"Ok, I believe you"
John brings out to plates
"Thanks, Hey is Sherlock seeing anyone?" asks Sarah
"No why?" John replies
"Well, I have this friend who'd be perfect for him"
John looks at her
"You've never met. As I was saying she would be perfect"
"No he's not" John stops himself
"Not what?" Sarah asks
"um...he's not looking for a relationship. He's married to his job, apparently"
"That's a shame, 'cause I was thinking maybe we could double date"
"Double date?"
"Yea, you and me, Sherlock and Anna that's what double date means"
John looks away
"What?"
"This is awkward"
"Is this a break up? Are you breaking up with me?"
"I'm not really looking for a long term relationship" he replies
"You've got to be kidding me?"
"I'm sorry"
She leaves slamming the door behind her
Sherlock walks out taking over Sarah's seat. He takes a bite of the apple pie in front of him.
"ummm, nice maybe you should have kept her"
"She ordered that"
"No she made it" replies Sherlock
"How do you know that?"
"Simple..."
"Forget it" John cuts him off "Where were we?"
"I believe you were telling me I didn't care" replies Sherlock
"Are you going to tell me I'm wrong 'cause I'm not seeing evidence of that"
"Caring distract from the job in hand
A few hours later
"That thing that you offered to do that was...good"
"Well, I'm glad no one saw that"
"Huh?" Sherlock asks
"You ripping my clothes off in a darken swimming pool, people might talk"
"People do little else"
Sherlock helps John up
"Come on we should get out of here"
Sherlock hails a cab
"Why do people always think we're a couple?"
"Are you asking me?"
"I guess not"
"That really bothers you?"
"No" replies John
"Yea, it does"
"What like I'm homophobic"
Sherlock makes a face that say's yes
"I'm not" John assures him
"Ok, don't move" Sherlock tells him
Sherlock leans forward close to a few inches away from John's face.
John pulls away
"And you just proved my point"
Sherlock goes to get up but John stops him. He kisses Sherlock quickly on the lips then pulls away.
"Sorry"
"No, it's...fine" replies Sherlock
"No, it's really not"
"I'm not complaining" Sherlock tells him
Sherlock leans forward
"I'm sorry. I can't"
John gets up and disappears into his room
The next day
"Sher..."
"It's alright" Sherlock cuts him off
"Let me explain"
"There's really no need I already know what you're going to say" Sherlock reassures him
"I shouldn't have kissed you last night"
"So basically it was a mistake"
"I'm sorry"
"Yea, that's pretty much what I thought you were going to say
"I'm really so..."
"John, its fine" Sherlock cuts him off "Nothing's changed"
3 days later
"What?" asks Sherlock
"You like her don't you?"
"Who?"
"You know who...The women, Irene"
"No, I don't" Sherlock assures him
John raises a disbelieving eyebrow
"You remember me saying I was gay, right
"Yes" replies John
"And Irene is... not male"
"It's just...I've never seen you like this before. You seam ... besotted "
"It's not infatuation it's fascination"
"So you love her brain not her body"
"I wouldn't say love but yes"
2 weeks later
"Why would I want to see her again?"
"Didn't say you did (under breath)"
Sherlock looks at John
" What?" asks John
"Why don't you believe I'm gay?"
"I don't *not* believe you. I mean why lie about that."
"But, you think I should be bringing back guys to prove I'm gay"
"No...Mycroft said you were a virgin"
"Mycroft doesn't know me" replies Sherlock
"So you're not? Not that it's any of my business"
"No, I'm not"
(Silence)
"Would you like some more information?"
"(clears throat) I'll be back"
2 weeks later
"Just one, please" answers John
"Its number 6 second floor, Sorry we only have twin beds"
"Thanks"
"Enjoy you're stay"
Sherlock reaches for his bag
"It's alright I got these" John tells him
They get to the room
"You should sleep I want to get started early" Sherlock tells him
"Ok, I'm going to have a shower. Unless you want to go first"
"No, you go" replies Sherlock
John comes out in just a towel
"Shouldn't you do that in the bathroom?"
John heads over to Sherlock
"What are you doing?
John drops the towel and kisses Sherlock
"Sherlock, Sherlock"
Sherlock wakes
Its 8am, I thought you wanted to get going early"
"Right, give me a minute"
"Bad dream?" asks John
Sherlock gets up
"I'd guess the opposite from the look on your face"
"(clears throat) I'll be 20 minutes"