Kittyscratch91: I just realized something… THE FIRST CHAPTER WAS BLOODY SHORT! This chapter will be longer though. Enjoy the story ok. In this chapter, Holmes is feeling funny and cannot keep his eyes off Lestrade… Ooohhh…

On to Chapter 2!

…At the Shopping Mall with Watson…

"Why, Holmes! You didn't tell me that Lestrade was coming." Said a very shocked Watson.

"Holmes actually asked Greyson to give me 14 days worth of Christmas. I wonder why…" said the Inspector in a dark voice.

"Well… um… the Inspector has not even started to do her Christmas shopping yet. If she does her shopping at the 11th hour, wouldn't that be a rush? Besides, only 7 more days to Christmas left you know." Holmes stuttered at first but regained control seconds later.

Well, its actually just to… Wait, what am I thinking? She is just my partner. That's all. Nothing more…

Flash Back

"Merry Christmas Beth."

Holmes was standing under a mistletoe with Inspector Lestrade in his apartment. He leaned down and tenderly pressed his lips to hers. The Inspector was shocked. So was he. But Lestrade kissed him back. But with a tiny bit of force. Tangled her fingers in his sandy blonde hair..

End of Flash Back

That dream was so real. What is happening to me?

"Holmes, are you ok?" asked Lestrade.

Holmes was snapped out of his thought and is looking straight into Lestrade's immense violet orbs. "Wow. Her eyes are beautiful."

"I'm fine Lestrade. Just… thinking about what had happened a few nights ago in my dreams. It seemed… very real." Said Holmes, still locking his eyes to Lestrade's.

Lestrade arched one of her eyebrows. "What kind of dream?"

When she asked that question, he broke contact with her eyes and looked down, his cheek tinting a light baby pink. "Well, it's nothing of any importance really." Stuttered Holmes. Lestrade stared at him for a longer while, shrugged her shoulders and said, " Okay. Whatever you say Holmes."

Holmes breathed a sigh of relief when her back was to him. If only you knew Lestrade. If only you knew.Thought Holmes. Holmes lagged behind Watson and Lestrade keeping his eyes on the way Lestrade is moving. So strong but gentle. The way she laughs at Watson's jokes makes his heart flutter with joy. So much for his feelings being kept in check.

After about a few more minutes walking around in the mall, the trio stopped infront a sports store.

"You know what. Maybe we could get a new pair of boxing gloves for our friend Wiggins. You know how much he loves that kind of sport." Suggested Watson.

"That's a brilliant idea Watson!" exclaimed Lestrade. Holmes just gave a short nod of agreement.

Later, they went to a gadget shop to get both Tennyson and Deidre(is that the correct spelling?) gadgets since they enjoy being indulged in the latest technological advancements.

After a whole day of shopping for other stuff for the Irregulars, they decided to head home.

At Holmes Apartment…

"Oh my aching feet. How long were we out shopping anyway?" asked the very tired Lestrade on the sofa.

"Well, for over 5 hours I think. It was fun!" exclaimed Watson.

"For you it might be. But for us, it is very tiring." said Holmes, slumping down on his favourite chair, falling asleep instantly, snoring lightly.

"Well, I guess that's my cue to leave for my own bed." Said Lestrade standing up.

"Good night Watson."

"Good night Inspector."

"Good night Holmes. Sleep well." Whispered Lestrade. After looking over him for a while, she gave him a peck on his cheek.

She went down the steps of 221b and realized what she had just done. "What the heck was I thinking? I hope Watson didn't see that." Said Lestrade exasperatedly.

End of chapter 2

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