Okay, I know you're not actually getting these, so if anyone is reading this, please let me know. I'll stop sending the stupid messages.
With his head in his hands, John felt drained. It wasn't quite giving up, but it was close. Eventually, he would have to stop this. He couldn't keep pretending forever.
Then, for the first time in months, John heard the beep of a text message. Stunned, he stared at his phone. He turned it over in his palm twice. It was from a very familiar number.
Don't stop. Please.
John blinked many times in quick succession. "Uh- wha-?"
John looked around the flat again and then back to the phone in his hand. His head felt fuzzy.
Panic began to build in John's chest. He could feel himself begin to hyperventilate. "No."
It couldn't be. It wasn't. He was being stupid. The phone number had been reassigned and for some reason, the person who got the number was responding to him. A different sort of panic fluttered in his chest. How much had they read? Was it an ordinary citizen? A criminal? Did they believe the news stories about Sherlock being a fraud?
Who is this?
A concerned party.
Mycroft? That seemed possible. But why would Mycroft do it like this? He already had John's number. He could just phone to check in on him.
Why are you doing this?
To make sure you are all right.
I am.
And to make sure you remain that way.
John sat back into the couch, rubbing his head. He should ignore it. He should stop sending the texts. Maybe it was a sign that he needed to move on.
No. You're not getting anything from me. Goodbye.
John threw his phone away from him, violently. That was it. Done. Suddenly filled with energy, John hurried into the kitchen and made himself some breakfast. He spent the rest of the day busying himself with mind-numbing work. He tidied the flat and did some paperwork he'd been putting off. He heard the text alert noise a short while after he sent his last text, but he didn't look at it until late at night. It only had two words.
Please, John.
A/N: Short chapter this time. Next one will be longer. As always, thanks for the reviews (6 in 5 chapters)! I am well pleased. Thanks especially to 'MarvelDC superhero fan,' 'Roseyyyyy,' and 'Scribbles and such' for reviewing the last chapter. I am partially done with chapter 7. Remember, reviews are motivational. ;) Don't be shy!