Text Message

by across-the-sun

A series of text message one-shots between John and Sherlock. Most are Johnlock orientated. Other characters will be involved too. Prompts welcome! JOHNLOCK, so if that's not your cup of tea then don't drink it. Enjoy! Rated T for safety but rating could go up for some chapters, depending on what prompts are recieved. Open to any requests!

36. Groceries

36. Groceries

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Are you still busy with that cell identification? I've just arrived at the store and realised I've left my list at home. Can you text me what was on it please, Sherlock? - JW

Of course, John. It would be my pleasure. - SH

I can't tell if that's sarcastic or not... - JW

1. Milk (predictable)
2. Bread (ugh, more?)
3. Fruit (dull)
4. Chilli packet mix (Again?!)
5. Ice cubes (are you really too lazy to make your own, John?)
6. Loo roll (meh...)
7. Cigarettes for Sherlock
8. Skull polish (I'm pretty sure it exists, check the back aisles)
9. Shoe laces (essential, but they MUST be green ones)
10. Many, many candles. (also essential)
11. Duct tape
12. Mentos (or likewise mints)
13. Diet coke (or likewise cola)
14. Vinegar (preferably malt)
15. Bicarbonate of Soda (baking powder in your terms, John)
16. Seventeen sticky plasters
17. Dark chocolate (very important)
18. Cream (preferably whipped)
19. Marshmallows (preferably miniature ones)
20. Shampoo (i noticed we'd run out)
That is all. - SH

Okay, Sherlock. Seeing as I KNOW for a FACT that my list only contained 6 items...I'll go through your version and make you aware of the changes I shall be making, shall I?
1. Yes, milk is always important therefore I buy it regularly.
2. Bread. See the above.
3. Fruit is healthy, Sherlock.
4. Yes, again. It's easy to cook last minute and fills us both up well. I like it.
5. Yes. I am.
6. We've run out. Any other suggestions?
7. NO.
8. It doesn't.
9. If you say so.
10. You can have FOUR.
11. I would ask what for, but I'm fearful of the answer.
12. If I must.
13. Fine. BUT NOT TO BE COMBINED WITH THE ABOVE.
14. Got it in the cupboard already. You'd know that if you got off your arse for once.
15. Absolutely not. We've no need for it and I don't trust you not to combine it with the above. Ask Mrs H if you need it that desperately.
16. Exactly seventeen?
17. Sounds good.
18. Also sounds good, especially combined with the above.
19. Are we making hot chocolate or something?
20. Any particular kind?
- JW

I really don't appreciate it when you change my plans for me, John. Some of these items are indeed essential for several equally important reasons. - SH

Then why don't you shop for yourself once in a while? Get your own candles and skull polish next time.
And that's an order. ;) - JW

It is, is it? Hmm...
No, we're not making hot chocolate, in response to your question, John. - SH

Oh? Now I'm intrigued. - JW

You should be. It means my plan has begun to work, and seems as though I will receive the results I expected. - SH

Plan? - JW

Hush. You'll find out in due course. All in good time, my dear Watson. - SH