Ch. 12

3rd person P.O.V.

Morganna looked behind her as Sherlock's footsteps in the puddles that had formed on the grass, alerted her to his presence.

"Morganna, I… I'm sorry…" He laid a hand on her shoulder.

"What do you mean?" She looked at him with honest confusion.

"You didn't make it, did you?" She said nothing but showed him the letter. The ink had run a little but it was still legible. He scanned it.

"…Best test results seen at this institution for over fifty years…"

Unable to read more, he pulled her to him. Without waiting for permission, he kissed her. Morganna, startled, but pleasantly so, kissed him back with a vigor that quite clearly proclaimed her likewise feelings for him. His hands lowered to her waist and pulled her body closer. Her hands found his hair. Knocking off his hat, she entwined her fingers in it and pulled his face closer. He flicked his tongue along her lips and she opened them, slightly. Not allowing him dominance, she dueled tongues with him until they were both out of breath.

Holmes knelt before her and, hands steady, took the ring out of his pocket. "Morganna…"

"No. Never kneel before me. It's degrading." She placed her palm on the side of his face.

He rose. "Will you marry me?"

"Yes." Her voice was firm, certain.

He grabbed her again, and again he kissed her, even more passionately, if that were possible.

Dr. Watson, Dr. Faust and Elizabeth all walked out together in time to see the kiss. Watson, astounded that his old friend could do anything so passionate, in that way, could only stare. Elizabeth was slightly embarrassed, but glad that her adopted sister had found someone that lover her. Dr. Faust could only smile his approval. He genuinely liked the man, and thought they'd be happy together.

"You do realize," Morganna whispered, breathlessly, "that I don't plan to be a house wife, and mend, embroider and clean? I plan to be your equal in everything. And I don't want you to stop working as a detective. I want to be able to help you with your cases."

"Good… that was my plan…" He smiled and stole another kiss before the others reached them.