Whatever was happening on the inside, you kept up appearances on the outside. So, from the tender age of two, Sherlock, had learnt not to show any emotion. Instead, he kept it hidden far beneath the surface in a box that was deadlock sealed; only once in a while, the box would overflow and Sherlock would need a release. TRIGGER WARNING for Self-injury, as it's key plot point.
Rated: T - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,577 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 24 - Updated: 3/4/2013 - Published: 2/14/2013 - Sherlock H., John W.