"Molly," Sherlock whispered to the sleeping form curled up to him. He nudged her gently. "Darling, I need to get up."

"Mm, just a little while longer," Molly groaned in her sleep. Sherlock conceded and wrapped his arm around her a little tighter. Her response was positive as she nuzzled her small nose against his neck before placing a soft kiss there. Sherlock pressed a kiss into her mussed hair as they spent a few more moments cuddled together.


When Molly was fully awake, she looked up into her love's eyes wondering what he was thinking about.

"Did you sleep okay last night?" she asked with concern. Sometimes he still had nightmares concerning the loss of her and a coffin.

"Hm? Oh, yes, I slept fine," Sherlock answered nonchalantly.

"Sherlock," Molly spoke softly, "I know when you're not telling me the truth. Was it the nightmare again?" Sherlock sighed in defeat.

"Yes, but don't worry, it wasn't as intense as the others," he assured her. "It was similar but you weren't dead in this one."

"Then what was it? You can tell me," Molly encouraged, holding him a little closer.

"You left," Sherlock struggled out, his voice breaking on the latter word. Molly waited for him to continue. "You left because I finally drove you away and you realized I was not worthy of your love." His eyes pooled with tears that never fell, turning his irises into a crystalline blue.

"Shh, it's okay," Molly reassured him. "I'm right here and I'm never going anywhere. Please don't ever think you're unworthy of love. You deserve every bit that I give you and then some." She carded her fingers through his unruly onyx curls as she spoke. This effectively calmed Sherlock down as he leaned into her soft touch. She peppered his face with tender kisses; his forehead, temple, cheeks, jaw and lastly, on the lips to which he responded.

"I love you, Molly Hooper," Sherlock mumbled out between kisses.

"I love you too, William Sherlock Scott Holmes," Molly smiled against his lips.


Author's Note: I'm really happy with how this chapter turned out! Any thoughts?