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Sunlight streamed through the window. I stretched and rubbed the sleep out of my eyes.
"Sleep well?"
I gave a startled squeak, "Sherlock! Wha-what happened?"
I realized that I was in my room. Sherlock was sitting on the edge of my bed watching me.
"I lulled you to sleep, brought you home, and never left your side since we got here," he answered.
"Why didn't you go home after you brought me here? I-I mean, I'm glad you stayed, but why didn't you go to be with your family?"
"I texted them that I would be here," he evaded, but still managed to answer.
I got up and sat beside Sherlock, "You stay as long as you need," I told him with a warm smile.
He gave a half smile, "Thank you, Molly."
I wrapped my arms around his thin body and just held him there. I felt him tense slightly at the sudden sign of affection. I understood that the Holmes family wasn't too interested in love or affection. But I wanted to make a difference in that family, even if it was only one member.
Sherlock relax slightly and, cautiously, put his arms around me. I remained still as he got use to idea of being actually loved, cherished, and cared for. Silently, I rubbed comforting circles into his back, letting him know that, despite what people say, there are people who care about him. Silently, I rubbed comforting circles into his back, letting him know that there were people know that actually cared about him.
"I have a question, Sherlock."
"Hmm?"
"What was the lullaby you played for me? I didn't recognize it."
He pulled away, "It was your lullaby. I made it not too long ago."
"What's it called?" I asked, resting my elbows on my legs.
"'My Angel's Lullaby'."
"That's so sweet! But why did you want me to go to sleep?" I asked, letting confusion into my voice.
"Because you push yourself too hard when exams come. You don't get enough rest," he gently replied.
"As if you do?" I lightly teased.
"Alright, you win," he said, slightly chuckling.
"I won't let it get to my head. Promise."
"Oh yeah?" He tackled me back onto my bed.
I gave a startled yelp. He loomed over me, careful not to crush me by resting his weight on his arms. Slyly smiling, he ran a hand over my ribs. I tried to keep a giggle fit from escaping. I partly was successful. His smiled broadened as he repeated the action again.
"Sher-Sherlock, st-st-stop! Please!" I pleaded, between giggles.
"And where's the fun in that?" He asked, stopping briefly.
I took advantage of the pause to try to catch my breath. Then, he started up again. Within a matter of seconds, I was beyond the ability of talking.
"There it is. There's my angel's sweet laughter," he said, stopping so that I could breathe.
A/N: I liked writing chapters like these. I hoped you liked reading it. :) Please let me know what you think. Virtual hugs for all of you!
