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Another update guys! I keep writing this in lessons… THANK YOU FOR THE REVIEWS AND THE 19 FOLLOWERS ^_^ I LOVE YOU ALL! Sorry for any mistakes, I'm not the best; I had to change the POV around because I wrote John's part without a POV but I changed it to fit with the other chapters. Yay, enjoy the update :D

NOTE: PE stands for Physical Education (England guys) and I am sorry for the f word and the c word… it had to be done. I limit my swear words in my FanFictions but Sherlock was angry.

DISCLAMER: I don't own Sherlock.

-OwlSky15678

He's growing on me –TeenLock

Chapter 4

Sherlock-

Me and John walked into school on the Friday morning side by side like soldiers in battle. Everyone looked at us, they had a meaning too really I'd never actually walked into school with anyone before. John looked up at me and smiled, he didn't care what people thought about us.
"Gay!" Someone shouted at them.
John looked worried but I patted him on the shoulder and whispered, "No one knows"
John smiled and nodded. I didn't know what was going through his mind right know but I knew something was bothering him, I'll find it out later.
We both walked into tutor and took our seats. We were alone accept for Lestrade who was sitting directly in front of John.
"Lestrade!" John shouted to him.
Lestrade turn around to face us and said back, "What?"
I looked at the two boys confused. John smiled at Lestrade and asked, "Is football on today after school?"
"Yeah. Are you coming?" Lestrade said.
John nodded, "Are you?"
"Yeah" Lestrade nodded, "I'm gonna try and make Mycroft watch"
I snorted and said, "Have fun doing that"
John turned to look at me, "I was going to ask you if you wanted to come"
I looked into John's blue eyes. I saw emotion and longing to be wanted, "I'll come" I finally muttered.
"What?" John asked, un believed at what I had just said.
"I'm not repeating myself, you heard me" I said, leaning back in my chair and folding my arms.
Lestrade looked at me for a second and was quite amazed at how much I had changed over the month of meeting John, seriously Lestrade. I know I talk to someone but I'm only talking it's not like I go around his house or anything.
"Could you maybe get Mycroft to come?" Lestrade asked me.
I laughed then said, "I highly doubt it but I'll try"

We fell into a silence and a couple of girls entered the classroom. They giggled at John then sat down and talked about a party they were going to have.
I leaned into John's ear and whispered, "They are so annoying," I leaned back again and winked at John.
John blushed a deep shade of red and whispered back, "I know. That's the reason I gave up on those things"
I smiled at John and more people came into the classroom, including Anderson and Sally Dolohvan.
"Freak!" Sally shouted at me as she entered the classroom.
John tensed up next to me, he just wanted to punch the life out of her, I could see it in his face
I just smiled at the pair, "You can call me what you want"
Anderson stood by her but said nothing, he didn't like me but never said anything to me, which I was grateful towards.
"Just ignore them" I whispered to John.
John relaxed a bit and murmured, "I am"
"No you're not" I said, giving him a playful pat on the arm.
John blushed a bit again and the classroom fell silent as Mrs. Broom entered the classroom and sat down. She looked around the classroom and said, "Ah. Sherlock, you're here. You're early"
"Well done for pointing out the obvious" I grumbled.
"Don't be cheeky Mr. Holmes" Mrs. Broom said, then she took the register.

Registration ended and lessons started. Me and John had most of our lessons together but P.E. was our worst. We had it together but I usually skipped it. My bullying had started again and they always targeted me in P.E. This day I had promised John that I would join him in P.E. and not get out of it somehow.
"Come on, it will be okay" John said, giving me a pat on the back.
"Really?" I snapped at him, "Do you think it will be okay? I'm going to go in there and get the crap beaten out of me! That isn't fine. I always come out of P.E. battered and bruised and no one seems to care! Those dam people are the worst in P.E." I sighed, "I just can't do it anymore"
John was taken aback by the sudden change in tone but looked into my eyes, I knew what he would no doubt see: pain.
"What can't you take?" John asked in a caring voice.
"Everything John, life in general I give up" I moaned.
John could see the tears in my eyes but I didn't let them fall. I held them back, I was ashamed of my sudden emotions.
"Don't be ashamed. Everyone gets emotions Sherlock" John said, trying to piece it all together, "Why do you give up?"
I sighed, "Everyone hates me. I used to not care but I fucking care now. I used to love being alone but I need someone there and no one is"
"Oh Sherlock" John sighed, "I care about you"
I looked up and into John's blue eyes, "Really?"
"Yeah" John pulled me into a hug. I looked down at him and slowly patted his back.
"I'm not gonna let anyone hurt you" John said into my chest.
"Thanks John" I whispered, "Sorry for my mood"
"No, No. It's okay" John said with a smile, "It just part of us getting to know each other more"
"Thank you John" I mumbled and John released himself from my waist and we both walked into P.E. with our heads held high, for now anyway.

John-

In Physical Education they were going to be playing doge ball.
"What fun" Sherlock groaned sarcastically.
"I'll protect you" I said smiling up at him.
We were both dressed in the same uniform, t-shirt, shorts and trainers, expect Sherlock had an extra garment of a jumper.
"Thanks" Sherlock said but there was a tone of sadness in his voice, "But you can't beat Bill, he always aims for me. I'm just the target who gets pelted at"
I just smiled at the taller boy, he was going to show what happens when you mess with his Sherlock, no John he isn't yours remember you like girls now. I groaned slightly and went into the Hall after Sherlock.

Ten minutes into P.E. I can tell what Sherlock means. He gets pelted by three balls and they all hit him with tremendous force. I smile to myself, Bill and his mates were not going to see the end of this match. I picked up a ball that rolled by me; I knew how to play doge ball, I had been on my last schools team. I flung the ball at one of Bill's friend and it hit him directly in the stomach, making him wince. Then Bill's attention was brought to me.
"Time to doge" I whispered out loud to myself.
A ball got thrown in my direction, aiming for my head. Simple, I duck and it flies over me hitting the wall behind me. They leave me alone for the rest of the game until it is just me and Bill. No team mates, just me and the kid that bullies Sherlock. I pick up another ball and fire it in his direction, he dodges it but only just. I just need to work out his weak point. Another ball flew towards me but I jump to the left lazily, too easy. I smile to myself and pick up another ball and use all my force to throw it at Bill. I close my eyes and throw, hoping it will hit him. I jump down onto the floor, so I miss his high shot and then I hear a large wince in pain and someone hitting the floor. I open my eyes to see Bill rolling around on the floor holding his private parts. Bulls eye. I smile, jump up off the floor and go over to Sherlock.
"See I told you I could beat him" I smiled at him.
Sherlock just looked at me for a second then said, "I never knew you used to play for a doge ball team"
"Well maybe that's one thing you can't deuce" I winked at him then turn my attention back to Bill, who is making a fuss on the floor. I probably shouldn't have winked at Sherlock, it was a bit flirty I have to admit. The teacher decides to let us go early and we all go off the changing rooms. Bill comes in five minutes later, his face full of anger. He strides over to me and Sherlock, for a minute I think he wanted to punch me but instead he swung his fist at Sherlock. Sherlock ducked to doge it, I guess he knew what was coming.
"What ya gonna do gay boy?" Bill shouted as he glared at Sherlock.
For a moment I thought he was talking to me but Bill's gaze was fixed on Sherlock.
Bill swung at Sherlocks face again. This time Sherlock wasn't quick enough and got a full blow to the side of this face.
"Stop!" I shouted.
Bill turned his attention to me. I gulped, I knew what to do. My dad has taught me. Bill went to punch my face too but I dodged like Sherlock did then punched him where I had hit him with the doge ball earlier. I heard the same wince and he walked off, doubled over. I stood back up and glanced over at Sherlock. His face was red from where Bill's fist had come in contact with his face, nothing was bleeding but he might get a small bruise.
"Thanks again John" Sherlock whispered and put his coat and scarf on and left the changing rooms swiftly.
I left a few moments later, giving Bill a glare while I was at it. The bell rang just as I got out and me and Sherlock carried on our day like the P.E. incident never happened.

At lunch Sherlock mumbled about going somewhere to avoid Bill. I watched him go for a second before following him, I'm just curious on where he goes every day. I follow him outside and I pass the football pitch, at this point Sherlock breaks into a run. I glance quickly over at Greg playing football before chasing after Sherlock. I lost my gaze on Sherlock for a second and then he was gone. But the only way he could have gone was through the fence and into the woods. There was a gap. Sherlock had gone out here. I went through the gap and I came face to face with Sherlock.
"Oh um- sorry" I mumbled.
"Curiosity is not a sin" Sherlock said.
I looked down at the floor, "I'll go" I turned around to leave but I felt a hand on my shoulder. I turned back around and Sherlock was standing inches away from me smiling. Gosh I could kiss him right now; no John, you can't think that.
"Come with me" Sherlock whispered, his breath tickled my nose, "I want to show you something"
I just nodded and he slid his hand of my shoulder, letting it slide down my upper arm a bit. I gulped and looked away from Sherlock.
"Come" he said and he walked off with me on his tail.

I followed him to a tree. I remembered it was the tree he had been sitting in when I had had P.E. on my second day.
"It's that tree" I whispered.
Sherlock smiled, "It's my tree. I only show it to people who are special"
"How many other people know about it?" I asked, looking over at him.
"Only me and you" He whispered and added, "Follow me, use every branch I do they're the stable ones"
I nodded to show I understood and I followed him up the tree. When we both got to the top Sherlock sat down on one of the branches, swinging his legs. I sat down next to him, our sides were touching because there wasn't much room.
"Why is this place so special to you?" I asked him softly.
He looked into my eyes and smiled, "This place has kept me from the bullies. Also if you look around here, everything is small. You're bigger than everything. Just makes me feel better about my life. I feel like I'm in control of the world because I'm bigger than it" Sherlock sighed next to me and I took his hand in comfort, "I've never felt in any control over my life John"
I smiled at him, "I wish I could help you"
Sherlock leaned his head on my shoulder, "Maybe you can"
"How?" I questioned.
Sherlock smiled, "I have you"
I felt my heart fluster and I smiled.

We both sat in silence for about fifteen minutes before Sherlock coughed.
"What?" I asked.
"Nothing" Sherlock said with a smile.
I laughed, "You're not gonna fool me Sherlock"
"Your pulse" he whispered.
I looked down at our hands, they were still joined from earlier and I hadn't noticed Sherlock trail two of this long fingers to rest on my wrist.
"What about it?" I question.
Sherlock smiled, "It's faster now I'm talking to you"
I looked at him confused, "What does that mean?"
"Peoples pulse quickens when they like someone. Not normal friendship like more like love. Their pupils dilate too; I noticed yours did when we were down by fence. What does that tell me John Watson?"
I gulped, he knows I like him. But I'm trying to get over him, like girls ect. I'm not doing that very well. Come on John. What do you say now? He basically just said he found out that you fancy him."
"That I um- fancy you" I gulped again, "But I'm trying to get over you! I know you aren't into this kind of thing. So I am trying to look at girls now"
Sherlock sat up and looked me directly in the eyes and smiled, "Dilated" he paused for a second then carried on, "Don't be afraid by your sexuality and who you fall in love with. Do you know why Bill called me gay boy in the changing rooms?"
I shook my head not knowing what to say. "He called me that because I am. I'm not openly gay, not came out to my parents or nothing. But me and Bill used to be friends. I trusted him enough so I came out to him. The first person I ever did. But, it didn't go well for me. Bill pushed me over shouting 'Queer! You'll never have any friends gay boy' I cried that day. The one person I thought I could trust" he sighed next to me and looked away from my eyes, "You're the second I've told. I tried your route, turn straight so I could get my friend back. But I knew it could never happen" he smiled but there was still sadness in his face.
I pulled the boy into a hug, he needed one. I smiled to myself and said, "Thanks for telling me Sherlock"
I felt Sherlock nod into my shoulder then say, "Thanks for listening"
"It's okay" I smiled and I broke the hug.
We sat in silence for ages, it was a comfortable silence. We were both in our own thoughts. Our hands were still joined. It didn't represent love, it represented two people who trust each other after only meeting for the first time five days ago. It shows our unique bond, not many people will ever have a friendship like ours. It's really strong already. I will always be there for Sherlock Holmes.

That's it for today :D next chapter should be up next week (week off school, yay) Please review :D

-OwlSky15678