Hi, everyone in the Elementary community. I am Jessica from Hong Kong. It is Lunar New Year time here. While waiting for my relatives, a story popped up. Joan and Sherlock are set to be together for half a year. Hope you guys like it. Thanks for reading. If you like it, please leave a comment.
Reunion Dinner
"Oh come on, Sherlock. Come with me! You know how much I hate to leave you, especially in this joyful festival. I know you don't like being in a crowd but please..." Watson begged with her puppy dog eyes, as if a child is begging for candies or toys.
"Watson, As much as I cherish and appreciate your Chinese heritage, you should know me by far to know that I share no interest to celebrate any festival. " Sherlock concentrated on his research.
"Sherlock, please. You know me. I don't want to blurt out thing way too much on this festival. Besides, it is our tradition to have reunion dinner a day before Lunar New Year," Watson kept on persuading her boyfriend.
"I know but it is supposed for you and your family to celebrate with your family," said Sherlock indifferently.
Watson muted and went upstairs, sighed and said "But you are part of my family now.", leaving him a moment.
In the next morning, Watson found that Sherlock wasn't in Brownstone. She let a sigh. She thought she could at least get a goodbye kiss before departure. She got herself some "Sherlock's cereal" to seize the taste of him, closing her eyes, wishing to see him before she left. When she reopened her eyes, no one showed up. She took her bag and took one last look of Brownstone. She heard the sounds of opening the door when she turned the handle. She was surprised to see Sherlock, holding a package of dried Chinese marine food.
"Thanks, God. Watson. I am just in time. Let me grab my bag and we can leave," He rushed in the house.
"Oh, I thought you are not coming," She followed him into the house.
"Do you want me to go with you or not?" Sherlock said in a teasing tone.
Joan came closer to him and leaned in. " I 'm glad you are with me," giving him a gently kiss as a reward. However, the kiss developed into a passionate, fierce and demanding one. They lingered a bit longer till they really couldn't breathe.
Grasping and panting, Sherlock took his bag near the couch and took Joan's hand, "Shall we?"
Joan nodded and gave her partner a light kiss before they left.
"Mum, I am back." Joan yelled when they arrived at the house.
"Oh, Joan. I miss you. Mum thought you will just pass," Owen came to greet the couple.
"Hey,Sherlock. I wasn't told you will be here too but I am glad you two find each other.
"I'm glad too." Sherlock replied while joan hid her head in his shoulder. Seeing her blush, Sherlock can't help but to tug a smile on his mouth.
The aroma of delicacy filled the atmosphere, making everyone mouth watering. Mrs. Watson came out from the Kitchen, "Oh,Sherlock, I wasn't told your presence."
"I'm sorry about that. Joan wants me to come. I hope you don't mind." Said Sherlock
"Of course not. You 're very welcomed," said Mrs. Watson in a delightful tone."Ah, that's for you," Sherlock took out the dried marine food out of the bag.
"Thanks. Joanie, join your brother and Gabriele. Dinner should be ready in half an hour." Mrs. Watson continued to her cooking.
"So,Sherlock. Any update on your case? How's our girl doing?" Owen asked when the dinner is read.
"Well, if you must know, she is the most remarkable person I have ever met. She always gives me insights that I mss or I can't think of. I am happy and blessed to have her, living to enjoy every moment of ours," Sherlock showed no shyness or shame to declare his gratitude and love to Joan. Joan wasn't used to such compliment from Sherlock so she squeezed his hand a bit and remained silent rest of the dinner.
Still, having known Sherlock's disability in stripping the shrimp shell, Joan got rid of the shell for him and put the middle the part in her bowl. Sherlock took the shrimp from her bowl while Joan took some broccoli and beans from his bowl. Everyone tried their best not to suppress their giggle when they saw the two lovebirds "share" their food from each other's plate in a causal and weird-free way. Mrs. Watson found herself in complete awe and content. She knew Sherlock meant something to Joan before but the love the share was something she couldn't foresee.
Gabrielle suggested playing riddle guessing game while waiting for the sweet dumpling.
Joan was responsible for reading the question, "Agh,this one is easy. My skin is green and you will eat me during Mid-Autumn."
"Starfruit," Owen shouted the answer.
"Bingo." Joan opened another prepared riddle. She was surprised to see the next question.
Sherlock carried a bowl of sweet dumpling and put it on the table. He then on one knee and pulled out a diamond ring out of his pocket, "Joan, I can't imagine life without you. I 'm much much much better with you. Your thoughts stimulate every sensation of me, making my brain function the best. I am sorry for making you involved in the Moriarty thing. I thought she could be a better person and we could possibly fall in love again but later I find that it is never gonna to happen. Your words and your face occupied me in every single minute. Nothing or anyone can make me happy, except you. Though I am a broken, recovering drug-addict, I sincere beg you to live with me till we breathe our last. I want to savor every moment we share together. I want you all to myself and you can claim me to yours. Now, for heaven save, Joan Watson, will you marry me?" Sherlock held the bowl of sweet dumpling and said in mandarin "我們可以像湯丸團團圓圓嗎" ( Can we living happily ever after ? )(sweet dumpling symbolizes living happily with our beloved.)
Joan was speechless and touched. She couldn't stop crying. It takes her a few seconds to react and said yes to his proposal. Sherlock let out a breath and hugged her, most importantly, pulling the ring into his fiancée's finger.
