olly returned to Sherlocks room about two hours later. She had a large overnight bag and her computer bag. Molly expertly handled her multiple bags and her cell phone on her shoulder.

"Yeah so I won't be in this next two months. Look Mike I have about two years of vacation and sick days banked up. Yes the break will be good for me. Ok... Alright thanks! Bye!" She hung up and dropped her bags. They were beginning to dig uncomfortably into her arms, leaving red marks on her skin. Sherlock glanced over at worriedly but Molly didn't notice. She was looking at her phone texting someone.

"Molly you only have to watch me for a month. Where are you planning on going?" She shrugged.

"I don't know. I just need a break-"

"Because you haven't been sleeping at night." She did a double take and looked at him startled.

"Wha-"

"Your makeup. Granted you've done a very good job covering up the dark rings under your eyes, but I noticed that in your purse you have a new coverup. You've lost 5 pounds since I last saw you. And also you have been drinking much more coffee than usual." She blushed and fiddled with her hands.

"I'm... I'm okay." Sherlock looked at her slightly confused.

"Molly, you're not okay. You should go home and sleep." She shook her head and stood up a little straighter. Molly was always so quiet, mousy, and timid. But she hoped one day she wouldn't be so shy. One day Sherlock would actually notice her.

"Sherlock, I'll be okay. Besides I won't sleep well tonight if I'm not positive that you're doing okay." She processed what she just spoke and blushed.

"I'm... I'm sorry I'll go if you want." She reached for her bag but stopped when she heard his wonderful baritone voice.

"It would be more logical if you stayed here." He stated as if it was a textbook fact. But Molly knew it had deeper meaning. She very quickly upon meeting Sherlock that he didn't do sentiment. After a period of time Molly developed a inner translator for Sherlocks Vulcan like speech. So she knew when he said it was only logical, he was saying something along the lines of "I like having you here." The thought made her heart jump inside her chest.

"Okay. I'll stay." At that moment she could swear she saw Sherlocks mouth twitch with a small smile.

Her head was heavy with fatigue and she began to feel it dropping as Sherlocks cello like voice coaxed her into sleep. She shook herself awake not wanting Sherlock to think his speech about splitting atoms was boring. Molly was actually extremely intrigued, but she could barely keep her eyes open.

"Molly. Molly am I boring you?" Well, so much for not making think that he's boring.

"Oh no no! It's... It's very interesting. I'm so sorry I'm just. Kinda sleepy I'll go get some more coffee and I'll be back." She stood up to get more coffee.

"Just sleep next to me." She quickly turned around in shock.

"W-what?" Sherlock scoffed at her irritated that he has to repeat himself.

"Molly please don't be such an idiot. This bed has more than enough room for two people. It's in my best interest to make sure you're in good health." Molly blushed a deep scarlet and looked away. Sherlock couldn't help but let a smirk tug at his lips, thankfully he replaced it with an irritated look before Molly glanced back at him.

"Uhm. Okay... I guess... I will just go and.. Go change." She scampered off to the bathroom with her pajamas and toiletries bag. After a few minuets she came back out clad in a tight tanktop and shorts. She awkwardly shuffled over to the bed and laid down next to Sherlock. Molly stayed as far apart from his as possible. He didn't complain. After only a few minuets he heard Molly's breathing deepen and slow down.

He was walked through his mind palace organizing files when he was shaken away from the alternate reality. Opening his eyes he saw Molly was tightly wrapped around his middle. Sherlock felt the same comfort when Molly grasped his hand. Part of him wanted to push her off. After a few minuets of inner thought, he decided it was only logical for him to leave her alone.

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-Skyler