A/N: Rated K+ ficlet inspired by yet another gorgeous work of art by thisisartbylexie. Enjoy!
"Good morning, darling."
"Mm, and a good morning to you, too, dear!" Molly craned her neck to look up at her husband. "Not that I'm complaining but why the pet names?" She smirked. "I thought you were against that kind of, how did you put it, 'sentimental claptrap'?" She kissed his nose to reassure him that she was only teasing.
"Well, Mrs. Holmes," he rumbled pointedly as he nuzzled her throat, "It just seemed to me that the first day of our honeymoon might be exactly the right time to try some 'sentimental claptrap' on for size." He squeezed her affectionately. "So, wife, what's the verdict?"
Molly turned in his embrace, looping her arms around his neck. "The verdict, husband," she responded with mock-seriousness, "is…I like it. Rather a lot. Sweetheart," she added with an impish grin, pulling his head down for a slow, heated kiss. "Darling," she whispered, kissing him again. "Dearest." Another kiss. "Pook–"
With a soft groan he swept her into his arms and began carrying her back to their bedroom - much to the new Mrs. Holmes' approval.