Without thinking, John grabbed Sherlock's shirt and kissed him back, hard. For several long moments, their lips moved together before John realized what they were doing. He stiffened and backed away, his eyes wide. John grabbed his coat from the rack and ran out the door.
Paralyzed, Sherlock stood frozen on the spot. Why? Why would he go? I… I
thought this through. Why would he run? What does it mean? I've told him he is the only person for which I feel affection…the feelings are obviously mutual…we have been on dates…he said the next step was kissing…Why would he go? Then the unthinkable occurred to Sherlock …Is he coming back?
He was still standing there when Mrs. Hudson bustled up the stairs.
"Have you two had a fight? I didn't hear any yelling, but John just ran out and got in a cab. Sherlock?" Sherlock lunged forward towards the door, but Mrs. Hudson caught him and sat him firmly in a chair. "Best let him cool down, dearie." Sherlock shook his head.
"But…he kissed me back."
"Ahhh," Mrs. Hudson realized what had happened. "Did you finally kiss him, then?"
"What?" asked Sherlock, jolted out of his reverie. "Oh. Yes."
"Well, good. It's about time you two got all that out in the open."
"I need to find him." Sherlock said, and stood up, but Mrs. Hudson sat him back down.
"Sherlock, think. John has been very insistent about his, well, not-gayness. This is a big thing for him. You've got to let him think. He'll come back."
"Are you sure?" Sherlock questioned, unable for once to deduce for himself.
"I've been married, remember?" Mrs. Hudson laughed. "I think I know a bit more about these things than you do."
"Alright," Sherlock agreed, and sank into his chair, pressing his fingertips together.
Hello all you lovelys! Thanks so much for reading, and thank you SO MUCH to all of you that favorited/followed. Seriously, I had a spaz attack of happiness when I got all the notifications. Sorry this one is a bit short but I'll have the next one up soon. And, as you can see, this is not a one-shot! I thought it would but I just couldn't resist. Hey look! It's a review button! You should use it!
Btw, I just constantly want to make Mrs. Hudson say "Dearie" all the time. Does anyone know what I mean?