"But if I hadn't lied in the first place, everything would still-" Sherlock stammred.
"Sherlock..." John pleaded. "Look at me..."
John froze as he saw the detectives shoulder's began to shudder. He saw a slight shake of the head, and immediately knew Sherlock was trying to hide his grief. Gingerly, he placed a hand on Sherlock's shoulder. The moment he felt John's hand on his shoulder, the detective pulled away.
"You came back, Sherlock " John stated. "And that's all that matters."
Sherlock gasped the moment he heard John speak. He turned sharply and faced the man sitting beside him. He saw John's eyes grow wide with concern, as it was obvious the doctor could see the sadness he had been trying to hide.
"But I hurt you John..." Sherlock stated, his voice wavering. "All evidence to the contrary is-"
"You are still hurting me Sherlock." John interrupted. "The more you carry on like this, you will eventually drive me away for good."
Sherlock's mouth clamped shut as the words began to sink in. He could not still his trembling lip as his gaze fell down to the floor. He heard a heavy sigh fall from the man opposite him.
"But you're married now, John. You no longer have need of me." Sherlock whispered.
"I may be married Sherlock, but I will never stop needing my..my best friend." John stated emphatically. "Ever."
Sherlock felt his chest tighten as he heard John emphasize the later part of his phrase. He couldn't help the tears that fell as he buried his head in his hands. With in seconds he felt the strong arms of his best friend wrap around him. Moments passed before John gave a reassuring pat on the shoulder.
"All right maté?" John asked.
A slight nod met his inquiry. Moments staggered onward as Sherlock seemed to stare off into nothingness. Realizing that Sherlock seemed to have frozen in a state of emotion again John gasped as a question came to fruition with in his mind.
"Where you really going to stay and...dance?" John asked suddenly.
Sherlock's mind began to pick up on the sarcastic tone John was conveying. Sherlock looked up and stared at John. The detective held his gaze as he dared his friend to make a deduction on his own. John's mouth fell open as he saw Sherlock was serious. But as the doctor studied the man sitting opposite him, he began to see a small smile etch it's way upon the detectives face. With a tell tale glint in his eyes, Sherlock gave John his answer.
"Well, I couldn't just let those dance lessons to to waste now could I? "