Chapter 2
Weeks had passed and Ella had settled in nicely, she had grown fond of Sherlock because at first he was an irritating idiot! However once she knew his habits she started to like him. Sherlock grew fond of Ella and counted her as his new companion too, his life had improved once she moved in, he ate properly for the first time in weeks, 221b was actually tidy and he wasn't lonely. He had to admit to himself that he was lonely and John was usually right at reading people's emotions. However Sherlock couldn't get over how calm she was, he thought this because she had just broken up a three year relationship was she not upset about it? One day curiosity got the better of him, while Ella was reading; Sherlock sat down opposite her and looked at her intently. She looked up slowly and asked, "What's the matter Sherlock?" Ella put down her book and gazed at him. "You intrigue me Ella," he said in a low deep voice. Before Ella could ask why, Sherlock started talking. "You intrigue me because you are not upset, yet happy, you have just broken up with your boyfriend a couple of weeks ago then, when you move in here I assume you would still be sad however you are not?" He looked at her confused, placing his hands on his chin. Ella flashed her dazzling smile and laughed, "Oh Sherlock you know nothing about human nature do you? Why would I be upset if I left him, he cheated on me for 6 months I'm happy I'm not with him!" "Oh, well that makes sense, but I thought you would be a little upset? Women!" He shook his head and got up from his chair, walking over to his desk. Suddenly the door opened showing John and Mary. "Hello," John said smiling sitting down with a sigh of relief. Mary smiled sitting on the arm of John's chair. "Hey Ella, Sherlock," Ella put down her book again and smiled. "Hey Mary, how's the wedding planning coming on?" She asked crossing her legs over. "Oh don't ask it's a nightmare!" Ella laughed and got up from her chair. "Tea anyone?" She asked. "Yes please Ella" Mary replied, John nodded and Sherlock was silent, lost in thought probably. "How's the case coming on Sherlock?" John asked, while getting up from his chair and walking over to Sherlock's desk. "It's coming on well I'm just gathering evidence, my homeless network have been very helpful, you see these people," he pointed to a picture of three men on his desk, "You see these men are known assassins, Mycroft has information that they are planning to kill someone important in parliament." "Probably the Prime Minister, not a surprise," John sat back in his chair, Mary and Ella came into the living room with the tea. Mary and Ella were talking about Marys wedding, they walked into the direction of Ella's bedroom and Sherlock watched them as they disappeared from the living room. John laughed, Sherlock looked at him confused. "You like her!" He sneered. Sherlock's confused face turned into a shocked one. "John I don't not like her in that way, we have only known her for 3 weeks and anyway what makes you think I like her in that way?" Sherlock snapped. "It's the way you look at her," Sherlock shook his head. "Yeah sure John I totally like her!" however deep down he considered if John was right.