Do you keep any secrets from me? SH
Umm yes, why are you asking this...? JW
Why? SH
It's just stuff I don't want you or other people knowing, nothing life threatening. JW
Like what? SH
I don't want to say. JW
Why? SH
Because I don't want people to know. JW
Why? SH
Because it's personal. JW
Jesus, can you say anything else other than why? JW
Is that the sole reason? SH
Yes, I promise I'm not keeping anything important from you. JW
I still want to know. SH
Well you can't know. JW
What if we do a trade? SH
Trade? JW
Yes. You tell me a secret of yours and I'll tell you one of mine. SH
Uhh, I guess. I am fed up or you being so mysterious. JW
Excellent, shall I start? Any specific thing you with to know about? SH
Yeah, what is it with you and Mycroft? What has he done to make you hate him so much? JW
He told my parents I'm gay. SH
Seriously? JW
Afraid so. They've resented me ever since. SH
I'm sorry... JW
Not your fault, however it is your turn. SH
Anything specific you want to know? JW
No, just any random secret. SH
Okay. I hate going to the beach. JW
Why? SH
When I was little I had a near death experience. JW
You still are little. SH
Alright sarcky, I meant when I was younger. I got swept out by the tide and nearly drowned. JW
I see... SH
I believe it's your turn. JW
Not really a secret of fine but I'm equally embarrassed, but Sally used to fancy me. SH
...No way. JW
It's true, I turned her down in front of everyone, humiliated her and that's why she hates me. SH
Jesus... JW
Unexpected, is it not? Your turn. SH
When I was younger I used to switch Harry's alcoholic drinks with apple juice and water because I thought it looked like wine and vodka and pray she didn't notice. She did... JW
You were an idiot child. SH
I was like, seven, give me a break. JW
No breaks given. Getting a little darker now, my first and only boyfriend Victor was abusive. SH
Are you serious? JW
Yes. I didn't know any different and assumed it was normal so I stayed with him for three years. Within those three years he cheated on me more times than I can count, sexually assaulted me and put me in hospital for a week. SH
He sexually assaulted you?! JW
I believe saying no to something sexual and doing anyway is sexual assault, yes? SH
Oh my god... JW
Don't bother saying you're sorry. I don't want your pity, it can't change anything now. Just tell me your next secret. SH
Okay, well... In my life I've tried to commit suicide three times. JW
...Why? SH
Well once after I came home from war, once after the fall and one after Mary and I got divorced. JW
I see, I never knew. SH
That's why it's a secret Sherlock, your turn. JW
My hair is naturally ginger, I dye it regularly. SH
Yeah, right. JW
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That's my year eight school photo. SH
I am crying, I can't breathe! JW
Yes, yes. Laugh it up. SH
This is going straight to Lestrade. JW
NO. SH
I will never hear the end of it. SH
Too late. JW
You have three days to find a new flat mate. SH
I'm joking, calm down. JW
...Your turn. SH
Going back to serious, after the fall I started seeing hallucinations of you. JW
You did? SH
Yes, they gave me medication to get rid of it but I never took it until I met Mary and she convinced me to. I didn't want to lose you all over again... JW
That's... Kind of sweet. In a sad way. Just as equally depressing though, I still have one of your jumpers. Remember the pale green one Mrs Hudson made for you? SH
You have that? I lost that like four years ago! JW
Soon after the fall I had someone from the Homeless Network breaking into the flat when you were out and bring it to me. I kept it after I found out you were getting married, like the only piece of you I could actually keep with me, it was comforting. Still is. SH
Wow... That's also kind of sweet in a sad way. JW
You can have it back if you want. SH
Keep it. It's in better use. JW
Thank you... SH
My turn? I don't think I have anymore. JW
I do. SH
Oh? JW
I'm surprised you haven't worked this out yet. SH
I'm just an idiot like everyone else, but please go on. JW
I love you. SH
[Delayed]
Excuse me? JW
You can read. SH
Yes, yes but... I don't understand. I thought you were married to your work? JW
That was before I met you. SH
Oh... JW
I'm sorry. SH
No! No, don't be sorry. JW
I... Feel the same. JW
You do? SH
Yes. JW
How come I couldn't tell? SH
I guess I hide it well. JW
I'll be home in ten minutes. See you soon. SH
See you soon. JW