Sherlock opened his eyes, but instantly closed them again. His head was pounding and the bright, white lights above him made it worst. He slowly opened his eyes again, carefully this time, and looked around him, trying to remember what had happened last night, and why he was currently in a hospital. God, he hated hospitals. It must had been pretty bad if John-
John.
Something had happened, but he couldn't remember what. It was something to do with John. Was he alright? What-?
"You're finally awake."
Sherlock abruptly lost his train of thought and saw Mycroft standing at the door, his face a mixture of concern and disappointment.
"What happened?"
"Not really surprising that you don't remember. Cocaine tends to do that to you."
"Oh, and what is this? You got me a gift. How considerate of you."
"This? This is your gift? If you were planning to give me a rag for Christmas, you could have at least made me a decent one."
"Sherlock, please."
"I have no use for your so called 'gift'. So take this and the rest of the stuff out of the flat."
"Oh."
He was an idiot. A complete and utter moron. John. He had to get to John; he had to explain him, made him understand-
"Oh? You return home high, lash out on your partner, and the only thing you have to say is 'Oh'?"
"I didn't- I wasn't thinking."
"Obviously not, my dear brother." Mycroft entered the room, closing the door behind him, and sat on the chair next to Sherlock's bed. "John called me after your row. I went to the flat and found you passed out on the couch."
"And John? Where is John?"
Mycroft hesitated. "He's at his sister's. I talked to him, and we agreed that you should start rehabilitation again."
"What? That's ridiculous. It was just one time, Mycroft. Call John, I need to-"
"He doesn't want to talk to you."
Sherlock looked at him, almost crestfallen. "Mycroft, please."
"I'm sorry, Sherlock."
Sherlock hanged his head, his eyes closed, and he was surprised when he felt his eyes water up.
"How long?"
"Nothing too drastic. I could make some arrangements so you will only have to stay six months, approximately."
"Fine." He drew out a breath, collapsing against the pillows. "Will he... will he still be there when I get out?"
"So you're going?" Sherlock's throat tightened. He looked at John, who had quietly opened the door and was now entering the room, looking tired and haggard.
"Yes."
"I'll leave you two alone." Mycroft left the room, after a final glance to Sherlock, and closed the door behind him.
"John, I'm so sorry."
"I know." John gave him a small smile, but it didn't quite reach his eyes.
"I didn't mean what I said. I know Christmas was important to you; I didn't mean to ruin it."
"I know, Sherlock. It's fine. Just focus on getting better now, all right? I know going to rehab may seem unnecessary now, but you'll start craving the drugs again in a few days if we don't act on it now."
"Will you wait? I mean, will you-"
"Yes."
Sherlock instantly relaxed, and tentatively hold out his hand to John, who after a small moment of hesitation took it in his own.
"I'll make it up to you when I get out. I promise."
"Thank you."
"Ready to leave, dear brother?"
Sherlock merely hummed. He opened the door to Mycroft's car, but was stopped by a hand on his elbow.
"What, Mycroft'"
"I think you will want to take this with you." He drew out a blue, knitted scarf from his pocket. John's scarf.
"How did you get this?"
"I convinced John to let me give it to you. He was a bit... uncertain, that his gift would be welcomed."
"Well, tell him..." Sherlock held the scarf in his hands, feeling the soft fabric brushing his fingers, and he felt a pang of guilt. Now that he was sober, he wanted to kick himself from what he had done. John's scarf was truly beautiful, and knowing that he had actually knitted it himself made Sherlock's insides tingle. "Tell him thank you. It's a lovely gift."
"It is, indeed." Mycroft squeezed his elbow and let go. "Farewell, Sherlock."
Author's notes:
Sorry for the delay, lovelies.
Also, I have edited the first chapter a bit, because writing while being sick? Terrible idea. So take a look, if you'd like. Don't worry, storyline's the same x
Happy New Year's everyone :)