A/N: Hi guys! Two months of holidays and this is the beginning. That means faster updates, new stories... Hopefully I Know You as well. We'll see.
Beta-ed by the amazing SilentRaven97. Thanks a lot! This chapter is for you.
Don't worry about memorizing who is what type. Just remember John and Sherlock and you'll be good to go.
Italics is Sherlock
Bold is John
No effect is Molly
Bold and underlined is Harry
Bold and Italics is Mycroft
Italics and underlined is Lestrade
4th February, Tuesday
(6:09 a.m.) Need advice.
(6:10 a.m.) What happened to the good old "Good Morning"?
(6:11 a.m.) You're up. Now, that is a surprise.
(6:13 a.m.) Well...
(6:14 a.m.) Yes?
(6:16 a.m.) Nothing.
(6:17 a.m.) John?
(6:17 a.m.) Yeah?
(6:18 a.m.) Remember that part about lowering your defenses? I am afraid you have bigger walls than mine, which is saying something.
(6:19 a.m.) Fair enough.
(6:20 a.m.) I have nightmares sometimes. About Bill...getting shot...that's why I go to a therapist. I have a psychosomatic limp.
(6:21 a.m.) Who's Bill?
(6:22 a.m.) This young over-eager idiot who I had to save. I got shot in the shoulder while trying to drag him out of that place.
(6:22 a.m.) Is..um..Bill..
(6:23 a.m.) No, he's alive. He can't walk though.
(6:23 a.m.) I am very sorry.
(6:24 a.m.) That's alright.
(6:25 a.m.) Okay?
(6:26 a.m.) Okay.
(6:27 a.m.) Okay.
(7:03 a.m.) So, you are an army doctor with a cane...
(7:04 a.m.) Yeah, so?
(7:06 a.m.) Narrows down the field considerably.
(7:07 a.m.) Are you...are you trying to locate me?
(7:08 a.m.) I never could resist a good puzzle.
(7:10 a.m.) John?
(7:20 a.m.) Busy?
(7:34 a.m.) I'll assume you are getting ready to go to the hospital.
(12:45 p.m.) John?
(12:46 p.m.) Oh, come on! I know it's your lunch break!
(12:48 p.m.) Are you angry?
(1:00 p.m.) Molls! Lunching?
(1:01 p.m.) What do you want now?
(1:02 p.m.) I was just saying hi.
(1:03 p.m.) Sherlock.
(1:04 p.m.) Alright, fine. I think John is mad at me, although I don't know why.
(1:05 p.m.) Text me the convo.
(7:03 a.m.) So, you are an army doctor with a cane...
(7:04 a.m.) Yeah, so?
(7:06 a.m.) Narrows down the field considerably.
(7:07 a.m.) Are you...are you trying to locate me?
(7:08 a.m.) I never could resist a good puzzle.
(1:09 p.m.) He is an army doctor? Why a cane? HE CAN'T WALK? OH MY GOD. I AM SO SORRY.
(1:10 p.m.) No, it's a psychosomatic limp. He's going to a therapist and everything.
(1:11 p.m.) Oh.
(1:12 p.m.) Back to the matter at hand...
(1:12 p.m.) Oh, Sherlock isn't it "obvious"?
(1:13 p.m.) DON'T YOU DARE.
(1:15 p.m.) I am sorry, but I really don't get to say it much.
(1:15 p.m.) Just tell me.
(1:16 p.m.) You said it was a good puzzle? Finding John?
(1:17 p.m.) Yes, it is.
(1:18 p.m.) So, all John is to you is a puzzle?
(1:19 p.m.) Well, yes.
(1:20 p.m.) Sherlock Holmes, don't lie to me if you value your life.
(1:21 p.m.) Well, he should be only a puzzle. Logically.
(1:22 p.m.) Yet...
(1:23 p.m.) He isn't.
(1:24 p.m.) No, go tell him that, you big idiot!
(1:26 p.m.) I am not sure if I want to, Molly.
Incoming call from Molly Hooper
"Why do you not want to?"
"Because it's illogical, Molly!"
"Oh, face it, Sherlock, you're scared."
"Scared?"
"Of commitment!"
"How did that even come up?"
"The moment you made this a big deal."
"You are the one who's making it a big deal!"
"Now, honestly, tell me Sherlock, you like John. Like you like your friends. Yes or no?"
"TELL ME!"
"Yes, even though it is..."
"Sherlock! I don't know if you like John that way but you sure want him as a friend. So, at least tell him that"
"How? Should I suddenly text you are the love of my life?"
"No, say you are sorry. Apologize."
"Fine."
"Okay, bye."
"Bye."
Call ended from Molly Hooper
(3:04 p.m.) By the way, before you make any further ludicrous assumptions, John is straight. Slightly confused but still.
(3:06 p.m.) You text me after an hour to tell me that? Oh, Sherlock, you've got it bad.
(6:06 p.m.) Molly! I tried typing out an apology but it just won't work!
(6:08 p.m.) I am not typing an apology for you, Sherlock.
(6:09 p.m.) No, you don't have to. I have an idea. I mean, I already asked Mycroft for help but never dreamed I would have to use it for this.
(6:10 p.m.) If this plan includes identifying him and apologizing face to face, I swear I will kill you Sherlock.
(6:11 p.m.) No. Why don't you come on over and we'll talk about it?
(6:12 p.m.) You know I live so much at your place I should just move in.
(6:13 p.m.) Molly...this never occurred to me but...would you like to be my flatmate?
(6:14 p.m.) I thought you'd never ask! Yes!
(6:16 p.m.) I am sorry, I didn't realize...I just wanted to give you your space. Away from my deductions, that is.
(6:17 p.m.) And I didn't want to impose myself on you. God knows I do that enough already.
(6:18 p.m.) Molly Hooper, you are NEVER an imposition. You are the one thing that matters the most. I am sorry I don't say it enough.
(6:19 p.m.) Thank you, Sherlock. Of course you do. Now, don't make me cry.
(6:21 p.m.) Need my help packing?
(6:22 p.m.) Yes, thank you.
(6:23 p.m.) Anything for you, Molly. Be there in fifteen minutes eighteen seconds.
(6:25 p.m.) I've started the timer.
(6:27 p.m.) You're the best!
5th February, Wednesday
(9:09 a.m.) Brother dear, about that favor...
(9:10 a.m.) Black car at five thirty in the evening. Two cases, remember?
(9:12 a.m.) Yes.
(9:14 a.m.) I have had a camera removed in your flat owing to your new... flatmate.
(9:16 a.m.) I appreciate that.
(9:18 a.m.) Just her bedroom, though. The rest of them are still there, and may I say, beyond your reach?
(9:19 a.m.) You are bluffing. I removed all of them two days ago.
(9:20 a.m.) Your purple shirt is quite striking, I must say.
(9:22 a.m.) I hate you.
(9:23 a.m.) Give my wishes to Ms. Hooper.
(12:46 p.m.) Hi, Harry.
(12:47 p.m.) Hi, Johnny! How are you? How's the flat?
(12:49 p.m.) All good. I meant to text earlier but got busy.
(12:50 p.m.) That's alright. How is the job and everything?
(12:51 p.m.) Good, good.
(12:52 p.m.) And..."William"?
(12:54 p.m.) I am mad at him right now.
(12:55 p.m.) What happened?
(12:56 p.m.) He's trying to find out who I am.
(12:57 p.m.) I warned you! Um..you haven't given him any details right?
(12:57 p.m.) No, it's nothing like that. Anyway, he just knows my first name. He knows that I am a doctor. Nothing much really.
(12:58 p.m.) So, he's not going to find you anyway then. What are you worried about?
(12:58 p.m.) He is unbelievably smart, Harry. He solves crimes for the fun of the puzzle. He loves them.
(12:59 p.m.) Still not seeing the point here.
(1:00 p.m.) He's talking to me only to solve the puzzle of identifying me.
(1:02 p.m.) That's...something you don't deal with every day.
(1:03 p.m.) Yeah, William is not the kind of person you meet every day.
(1:04 p.m.) Well, tell him you don't like being treated like a puzzle.
(1:05 p.m.) That just sounds needy.
(1:06 p.m.) No, that's just the way friendships are built. By mutual understanding.
(1:08 p.m.) How are you only seventeen?
(1:09 p.m.) Hey, does he know about Elphias?
(1:10 p.m.) No. Gotta go, Harry.
(1:11 p.m.) See you.
(5:29 p.m.) Molly, where are you? The car's gonna be here in a minute. Literally.
(5:30 p.m.) Yeah, I am outside the flat. I see the car. Should I get in?
(5:30 p.m.) Of course. I need you there!
(5:30 p.m.) Getting into the car now.
6th February, Thursday
(6:09 a.m.) Okay, look.
(6:10 a.m.) JOHN!
(6:11 a.m.) Wait, wait, wait. Let me talk first.
(6:12 a.m.) You are an indeed a very interesting puzzle to solve.
(6:13 a.m.) Oh, I'm glad we established that.
(6:13 a.m.) Listen! But, that's not all! Someway or the other, you've become someone important in my life. And, I do not say this lightly. I do not have many people in my life, John, but it has been quite a privilege to have you.
(6:15 a.m.) Good God, William. You do know how to make a grand statement.
(6:16 a.m.) It's not about that. This is about me, giving up the puzzle, to show that you matter.
(6:17 a.m.) So, you'll stop looking for me then?
(6:18 a.m.) Never intentionally. You have my word.
(6:19 a.m.) That's all I can ask for.
(6:19 a.m.) I am sorry too. I over-reacted. Friends?
(6:20 a.m.) Friends.
(8:23 a.m.) It is done.
(8:25 a.m.) The tea? Thanks.
(8:27 a.m.) No, the apology!
(1:09 a.m.) Wait, you mean the thing with John? But we did not finish it yesterday. You were very dissatisfied.
(1:10 p.m.) Not that, I am going to begin from scratch again. I meant the verbal apology!
(1:11 p.m.) Oh! Were you nice?
(1:12 p.m.) Yes.
(1:13 p.m.) Yay!
(1:13 p.m.) Wait, you saw my text now?
(1:14 p.m.) Yes, I was in a hurry this morning. Like you didn't know already. Roomie!
(1:15 p.m.) Yeah, speaking of which, you have two hairbands near your forehead. Anyone tell you?
(1:16 p.m.) Damn.
(6:09 p.m.) John?
(6:10 p.m.) I am going to go undercover for a day or two.
(6:11 p.m.) Okay.
(6:12 p.m.) Um..you remember my request?
(6:13 p.m.) Yeah, zero disturbance. No texts from me, I assure you.
(6:15 p.m.) Wait, what?
(6:16 p.m.) I read you loud and clear. There will be no risk of me blowing your cover.
(6:17 p.m.) Okay fine.
(6:17 p.m.) When will you be leaving?
(6:19 p.m.) Tomorrow. Never mind.
(6:20 p.m.) Oh, okay.
(6:21 p.m.) Best of luck to you.
(6:22 p.m.) It's not a big deal.
(6:23 p.m.) I've gotta go. Talk to you later.
(9:24 p.m.) Of course I remember your request, you idiot.
(9:25 p.m.) I take back all I said. I hate you.
(9:26 p.m.) Night, William.
(9:27 p.m.) Night, John.
(9:31 p.m.) Why are you staring at your phone and have a goofy smile on your face?
(9:32 p.m.) Weren't we in the same room?
(9:33 p.m.) Well, I called your name out but you did that thing where you pretend that Sherlock isn't really your name. I got fed up and retired to my room. This is the only way I could get your attention.
(9:35 p.m.) I am going undercover tomorrow. A drug den, Molly.
(9:36 p.m.) Another one? You already went once this month. Didn't you tell Lestrade?
(9:38 p.m.) You know fully well I won't rest until I solve the case.
(9:39 p.m.) Be as it may, the first time must have been really difficult for you.
(9:40 p.m.) John texted me that time.
(9:41 p.m.) Oh?
(9:42 p.m.) And, that made it easier. Knowing that I had to return to a place where people cared about me.
(9:43 p.m.) Oh, Sherlock. We are here for you.
(9:45 p.m.) Molly?
(9:46 p.m.) Yeah?
(9:48 p.m.) Text me tomorrow?
(9:50 p.m.) Of course!
(9:51 p.m.) Sleep tight.
(9:53 p.m.) And you stay awake, you nocturnal animal.
7th February Saturday
(9:09 a.m.) Guess who slept through the night with no nightmares?
(9:48 a.m.) Harry's coming over later. Should I get rid of the rum-flavored chocolates out of the freezer?
(9:50 a.m.) Yeah, I will.
(10:00 a.m.) Hey, did I tell you? Sarah called me up. She said we could be friends. She lets me sleep on her sofa sometimes.
(10:25 a.m.) Yeah, so, Harry's here. I'll text you later.
(1:09 p.m.) Johnny, Johnny
Yes, Sherlock
Have a crush?
No, Sherlock
Telling lies?
No, Sherlock
Open your eyes then
Hahaha
(1:10 p.m.) Haha, I've been wanting to use that for ages. But, I think it should be the opposite. Something like Sherlock, Sherlock yes John. But it does not have that ring to it.
(1:34 p.m.) Here's another.
Twinkle, twinkle, Sherlock's eyes
When he reads, when he types
Up above in cloud nine
I just wish he sent these lines.
(1:35 p.m.) Seriously, I do wish you would send him those lines.
(1:36 p.m.) Okay, fine. Maria is not calming down. I'll talk to you later. Babysitting is the worst!
(1:37 p.m.) We all love you, Sherlock. You know that, right?
(3:09 p.m.) I've got the hots for you, William!
(3:10 p.m.) I don't care how you look, I want you right now.
(3:14 p.m.) Please do not reject my advances, my heart is pining for you!
(3:18 p.m.) Hey, why aren't you replying?
(3:19 p.m.) I don't care, I love youuu soooo muchhh.
(6:09 p.m.) I am absolutely one hundred percent sorry. That, if you hadn't gathered, was Harry.
(6:11 p.m.) Apparently, you can't sleep when a seventeen year old is in the room.
(6:12 p.m.) I had my revenge. I texted Clara.
(6:14 p.m.) Cruel mental images, I tell you.
(8:15 p.m.) Doctor Who again. Steven Moffat knows how to break your heart, that's for sure.
(8:16 p.m.) Well, I must say David Tennant acts quite well too.
(8:17 p.m.) You back?
(8:18 p.m.) On my way to home actually.
(8:19 p.m.) Oh.
(8:20 p.m.) You know, I have the same problem.
(8:21 p.m.) Sorry?
(8:22 p.m.) Molly thinks I am secretly pining for you.
(8:24 p.m.) They just want to see us happy, I suppose.
(8:25 p.m.) Yeah, I know.
(8:26 p.m.) Crazy idea, but still.
(8:27 p.m.) Yeah.
(8:27 p.m.) John?
(8:28 p.m.) Yes?
(8:30 p.m.) Good night.
(8:31 p.m.) Night.
(8:32 p.m.) And, thank you.
(8:34 p.m.) What for?
(8:35 p.m.) Maybe I'll tell you the whole story one day.
8th February, Sunday
(9;08 a.m.) William, I am being escorted in a black car with no number. If I die, I want you to avenge me. If I am being kidnapped (which I highly doubt), find me, okay?
(9:10 a.m.) NO NO. HE PROMISED.
(9:11 a.m.) JOHN
(9:11 a.m.) Don't listen to him.
(11:10 a.m.) Well, that went well.
(11:11 a.m.) Tell me what happened.
(11:13 a.m.) Well, he tried to threaten me. I didn't feel threatened. I mean he had these gun men around him and everything. Kinda felt like he was trying to recreate a battle scene. It was quite fun, actually.
(11:17 a.m.) Ohhhh
(11:19 a.m.) What?
(11:20 a.m.) Did he make any comment on your limp?
(11:21 a.m.) Actually, he has my therapist's notebook with him. Merely told me to fire her, that's all. No reason.
(11:23 a.m.) You don't have PTSD...
(11:24 a.m.) I'm sorry?
(11:25 a.m.) You weren't traumatized by the war, Doctor.
(11:25 a.m.) You miss it.
(11:26 a.m.) That's what he was trying to establish.
(11:28 a.m.) Oh.
(11:29 a.m.) Well, that explains the welcome back part.
(11:31 a.m.) Did he have a reason to call you there?
(11:33 a.m.) Well, he offered me some money if I would keep texting you and let him read our conversations.
(11:34 a.m.) I told him to..well..he didn't like my reply. Who is this guy anyway? Some criminal mastermind?
(11:35 a.m.) Close enough.
(11:38 a.m.) He's my elder brother.
(11:39 a.m.) WAIT. I SAW YOUR BROTHER?
(11:41 a.m.) Yes.
(11:43 a.m.) So, you look like him?
(11:44 a.m.) There is a very slight resemblance, yes. Very slight.
(11:45 a.m.) I'm slightly hyper-ventilating here.
(11:46 a.m.) Glad I met him.
(11:47 a.m.) Very few people say that, you know.
(11:48 a.m.) No, I mean, it's proof of you. I somehow feel more close to you now.
(11:49 a.m.) I think that comes under bonding over shared grief.
(11:51 a.m.) I know what you mean though.
(11:53 a.m.) I feel the same too. I can now rant about Mike and you would understand.
(11:54 a.m.) His name is Mike? How does he get a name like Michael when you are named William?
(11:55 a.m.) Well, Mike isn't short for Michael. His real name is so uncommon that you'll find out who we are if you Google it.
(11:57 a.m.) The "I have enemies thing?"
(11:59 a.m.) It's not like I don't trust you.
(11:59 a.m.) Right.
(12:00 p.m.)I am sorry. I am just not ready.
(12:01 p.m.) William?
(12:02 p.m.) Yeah?
(12:03 p.m.) I completely understand. I am willing to wait, okay?
(12:03 p.m.) Okay.
(12:03 p.m.) Okay.
(12:03 p.m.) Okay.
(12:04 p.m.) Okay.
(12:05 p.m.) Okay.
(12:06 p.m.) Stop it, you!
(1:09 p.m.) Molly, free to do the "John" thing?
(1:10 p.m.) What the apology gift? Why? You were giggling at your phone an hour ago. I saw you.
(1:11 p.m.) I want to do it. It feels right.
(1:12 p.m.) Alright, fine. I'll get ready in twenty. Honestly, you can't nap in here!
(6:09 p.m.) I'm ready.
(6:10 p.m.) We really should stop referring to an old conversation with no introduction whatsoever.
(6:10 p.m.) The one where you were curious about my preferences...
(6:11 p.m.) Ohhh
(6:12 p.m.) No pressure, John.
(6:13 p.m.) Well, if I want you take a leap of faith, I should take one as well, right?
(6:14 p.m.) No pressure on you too, though.
(6:15 p.m.) Alright then.
(6:16 p.m.) So, when I was in Uni, I had this really hot guy, Tom, as a room-mate. Well, at first, I thought it was natural to admire such a ripped body, nothing sexual. Well, one day, I and he began drinking after a really bad break-up of his. So, we kept on drinking (I drank because the vodka was good and the thrill of doing it in our room, you know). Well, I remember saying he had quite a nice body. The next day, we found ourselves naked in his bed. Didn't take a genius to figure out what happened. The thing is...I remember enjoying it.
(6:17 p.m.) Okay.
(6:18 p.m.) I took those sexuality tests online. But all of them say you can't label sexuality and all that. I just gave up. It is what it is. No one knows except you.
(6:19 p.m.) Rightly said. It is what it is.
(6:20 p.m.) If you don't mind me asking, have you ever felt attracted to another man? Other than the guy you mentioned.
(6:21 p.m.) Well...
(6:22 p.m.) Yes?
(6:23 p.m.) You remember how I like Doctor Who?
(6:24 p.m.) Yeah..
(6:24 p.m.) The adventures are quite good. The sentiment as well.
(6:25 p.m.) Yes, but?
(6:26 p.m.) I have the slightest of crushes on David Tennant.
(6:27 p.m.) Why? I mean, due to his physical features or his character as the Doctor?
(6:28 p.m.) Well, I think I have a soft spot for lanky frames and quirky eyebrows. That black hair just waiting to be touched...
(6:29 p.m.) Go on...
(6:30 p.m.) His pale skin glistening like marble...and his lips...
(6:31 p.m.) OH MY GOD. JOHN!
(6:32 p.m.) I am sorry, really. Freaked you out?
(6:33 p.m.) No, no, not at all. Please, continue.
(6:34 p.m.) I don't know, it's just..I don't know. Well, I have a crush on his character too, I suppose. I like his quirkiness. Who doesn't?
(6:35 p.m.) I am being sabotaged by Molly. Talk to you later.
(6:37 p.m.) Right.
(8:38 p.m.) Really really sorry. I know it must have been hard opening up like that.
(8:40 p.m.) What happened anyway?
(8:41 p.m.) Um..
(8:42 p.m.) Yes?
(8:43 p.m.) She was interested by my reaction to your text.
(8:44 p.m.) Which was?
(8:44 p.m.) I don't know.
(8:45 p.m.) Wait, this was when I was describing Tennant right?
(8:46 p.m.) About his dark hair which I would love to clutch, his pale skin which I wish to touch...
(8:47 p.m.) JOHN
(8:48 p.m.) Now, I'm interested in your reaction too.
(8:49 p.m.) Oh, I hate you all! Let me compose in peace.
(8:50 p.m.) Right, sorry for freaking you out with that. Slightly confused, but alright. You are twenty three, how are you still over-reacting over a sexual reference? Anyway, good night.
9th February, Monday
(8:38 a.m.) Bored.
(8:39 a.m.) Oh, good. It's been a while since I heard that.
(8:41 a.m.) Aren't you supposed to be working?
(8:43 a.m.) Slow day.
(8:44 a.m.) No, no, wait. I've got to work. Very busy. Don't text.
(8:45 a.m.) Very funny. Anyway, there is this murder that came up this morning. I'll go look at it then.
(8:56 a.m.) Anything to keep you off boredom.
(9:00 a.m.) Lestrade! I need a case!
(9:01 a.m.) You just solved the Neville St. Clair case!
(9:03 a.m.) That was twenty four hours ago!
(9:04 a.m.) Nothing here, unless you want to look into that murder this morning.
(9:06 a.m.) Yeah, it is very dull. At least, I'll make your process faster.
(9:08 a.m.) Come on, then.
(11:09 a.m.) John. Text if convenient. If inconvenient, text anyway.
(11:12 a.m.) What's up?
(11:13 a.m.) Need medical opinion for a case.
(11:16 a.m.) Okay?
William sent you a picture
(11:19 a.m.) Well, she's dead.
(11:20 a.m.) Perfectly sound analysis but I was hoping you would go deeper.
(11:21 a.m.) She hasn't been killed by force, I think. Maybe internal bleeding? Heart attack? Poison?
(11:23 a.m.) Can't be natural causes. Clean medical file. Poison is possible.
(11:24 a.m.) Don't you have a forensics team to deal with this?
(11:25 a.m.) Don't even get me started on ANDERSON.
(12:09 p.m.) John, don't talk to me. I am on the onset of the most exciting cases yet!
(5:09 p.m.) Sherlock, where are you? I may have a foot for you.
(5:11 p.m.) Case.
(5:12 p.m.) Understood.
(11:53 p.m.) That was an amazing solve! I was so blind!
(11:54 p.m.) Nice. You should tell me about it sometime.
(11:55 p.m.) Well, Molly insists I tell you about my back first.
(11:56 p.m.) Your back?
(11:57 p.m.) Um, well, I have been stabbed..slightly?
(11:58 p.m.) WHAT THE HELL, SHERLOCK! Are you okay?
(11:59 p.m.) Did you just call me Sherlock?
A/N: A cliffie! I would tell you what happens but unfortunately week three ended (last text is at 11:59 p.m).
This story I'm planning on using different betas for each chapter. Please free to PM me if you're interested.