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Molly was awoken by a piercing, blinding light that filled the room, burning her eyes sore. Once they had time to adjust, she blinked and scanned the room slowly, frowning. She was in her bedroom, which was odd, and she noticed her clothes were piled onto the floor. She felt sick to her stomach and didn't even glance at the figure asleep next to her. She buried her face in her hands and sobbed quietly to herself, shaking her head repeatedly. No, the last thing I remember was sitting in the hall, on my way to Mycroft's room. Did he find me and…I must have drunk more than I thought last night. A heavy breathing sound startled her from her thoughts and she turned reluctantly to the person lying next to her…and her heart leapt in her chest, a huge smile erupting onto her face. Sherlock was asleep next to her, although he was fully clothed and on top of the sheets. A happy tear trailed down her cheek as she sighed in relief. Sherlock stirred suddenly – Molly quickly wiped away any evidence of her tears – and turned to face Molly, a small smile on his face. After a few moments, he cleared his throat and sat up, ruffling his messy hair as he got to his feet.
"It looks like I've got some explaining to do…"
Molly raised herself into a sitting position and pulled her covers with her, her head throbbing slightly. She ignored it as she watched Sherlock move towards her clothes and shift awkwardly on his feet, his hands in his pockets.
"After you left…last night…I went for a walk and on my way back I found you…asleep halfway down the corridor. I didn't want to leave you there…so I brought you back here," he glanced down towards the pile of clothes before meeting Molly's eyes, "you did that yourself sometime in the night."
Molly blushed and looked away shyly, silently cursing herself. Fancy stripping off with Sherlock in the same room! Then again, I was half-asleep not to mention drunk. Molly gave a small giggle as she looked at him.
"Why did you stay?"
Sherlock bit his lip as he stared at the floor.
"You asked me to. I was not going to leave you…"
Molly felt tears fill her eyes at his concern for her. She looked at the man she knew as a child, now grown into an incredibly handsome and extremely intelligent young man. It was amazing how quickly she had fallen for him once more. Overcome with emotion, and possibly still some alcohol, she bit her lip and spoke softly, moving so she was resting on her knees and still clutching the sheets to her chest.
"Come here…"
Sherlock lifted his eyes upwards and saw Molly biting her lip, her messy hair falling over her shoulders and the temptation was impossible to resist.
Mycroft paced his bedroom with his hands clasped behind his back, glancing angrily towards his bed every now and again. Where the hell has she been all night? This has to happen…I am not going to lose her. Especially to someone who will not treat her right. His bedroom door burst open suddenly and Mycroft whirled around in horror, feeling the blood rush from his body as he saw his mother standing in the doorway. Before he could say anything, however, she had strolled towards him clapped him against his ear.
"What the-"
"Don't think I don't know what you're planning…you will not bring shame upon this family…"
Mrs. Holmes pointed a furious finger at her eldest son who was rubbing the side of his head, looking terrified. He swallowed as he looked at his mother.
"In the eyes of the world, they are the ones bringing shame on this family…"
Mrs. Holmes frowned and took a step forwards, causing Mycroft to jump backwards and collide with the wall. He hated the effect she had on him…she was the only one who could get him to react this way.
"So, what...are you planning to 'somehow' secretly divorce them and marry Molly before either of them could find out? Are you forgetting who your brother is? Are you forgetting who I am?"
Mycroft scowled and folded his arms. One day, I won't be scared of my mother. But that day is not today. Mrs. Holmes shook her head and moved in the direction of the door.
"Tell them by the end of today…or else I will."
She slammed the door closed and Mycroft slumped forwards onto the bed, trying to figure a way out of this mess.
Sherlock took Molly's ringless hand and kissed her ring finger gently, a small sigh escaping him. He was sitting behind her, his fingers moving strands of her hair to one side so he could examine her perfect neck. Molly swallowed sharply and turned to face him, her hand reaching forwards to caress his face. Her hand roamed over, tracing his cheekbones and playing with his hair whilst Sherlock's fingers moved down her neck and shoulders, pushing her bra straps slowly down. The intercom buzzed causing both Molly and Sherlock to jump.
"Molly, we have some important business to discuss over breakfast concerning our latest project. I shall see you in precisely ten minutes. Do not be late and bring with you the important papers."
Molly sighed in frustration as Sherlock stood from the bed, trying to hide his flustered appearance. Molly wanted to smash the intercom against the wall but instead she gestured for Sherlock to pass her clothes. Rolling his eyes, Sherlock threw her the clothes and leaned against the wall with a smirk on his face. Molly raised an eyebrow and couldn't help the smile on her face.
"Could I have some privacy?"
Sherlock rolled his eyes once more as he placed his hand on the doorknob.
"You weren't complaining a moment ago."
Molly giggled softly as Sherlock pulled the door open and slipped into the hall without another word. After the door had closed, Sherlock leaned against the wall, breathing heavily and smirking to himself. Molly collapsed against the bed and shook her head repeatedly, a grin on her face before remembering she had to be getting ready. Stop this…
Sherlock wandered around the estate, bored and irritated. This meeting had been going on for hours and he hadn't even seen Molly since that morning. He had received several texts from John but he didn't feel like answering them, probably causing John more worry. He had been so occupied with his thoughts he hadn't realised he had entered a room. Looking around the large room, it didn't take him long to see it was Mycroft's office. Well, since I'm here… Sherlock walked over to the large desk and immediately spotted a picture of his brother with Molly. Mycroft was shaking hands with his University professor whilst Molly stood to the side, a fake grin on her face. Sherlock frowned at the picture before turning to the contents on his brother's desk…scattered papers everywhere. Some even seemed to be legal documents. Ugh…work related documents, no doubt. Not interesting in the slightest.
Mycroft smiled as he clicked his fingers and pointed to his cup. Molly moved towards him with the jug of coffee and poured, not even bothering to hide the scowl on her face. She had been on her feet for hours and regretted even believing she was going to be a part of this meeting. Mycroft looked from each member of the board and laughed maniacally; Molly had missed the joke, yet again. He started to thumb through his papers and frowned. He lowered his voice to Molly.
"Did you get the one's I labelled 'Urgent'?"
Molly bit her lip as she shook her head. Mycroft sighed and hissed his reply.
"Incompetent…no matter, I'll get them myself."
Mycroft smiled at the members as he left the room, unaware Molly was scowling behind his back the whole time. He skipped down the corridor to his office and pushed the door open.
"You really need a lock on this door, brother."
Mycroft smiled as he turned to face Sherlock. His smile immediately vanished, however, when he realised Sherlock was sat at the desk, clutching a certain legal document Mycroft had intended to stay hidden. Sherlock met his brother's eyes and Mycroft sighed.
"Ah…"
Sherlock frowned deeply as his eyes flitted over the document once more.
"Ah, indeed, big brother."
Ah…so glad to be able to finally write that…lol. What a development…thank you so much for reading and I hope you liked that one ;) xx Stay tuned, back soon xx
