A/N: ALMOST DONE WITH SCHOOL WORK PRAISE THE LORD. I'm so done you guys. I mean, I know I need to do more classes in the spring but a few weeks off is going to be SO nice right about now. I can finally do things (like work on this story) without feeling horrible guilt because I really should be doing something else.
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"Caring is not an advantage, brother dear. I suggest you remember that before you get yourself killed...though, John would never know the difference. Pity."
Mycroft left the room without a glance behind him.
If he had, he would have seen Sherlock with his fists clenched tightly behind his back. He likely would have overlooked the redness around the detective's eyes.
Sherlock was absolutely furious. He had made the mistake of sharing his trepidations about killing Moran with Mycroft, and Mycroft had reacted...exactly as he usually would have. It seemed his sympathy was affecting his usual intellectual capacity. Some other part of his mind quietly reminded him that insanity was doing the same thing, over and over, and expecting different results.
In spite of himself, he smiled just a little. He was absolutely mad if he thought he could change his older brother. The Ice Man he was, the Ice Man he would stay.
John,
I really am losing myself. I decided to tell Mycroft about my fears over shooting Moran. He was absolutely furious. He told me that I was letting my heart take over my brain. He thought it would be insulting. It was, in fact, quite the opposite.
I find myself becoming kinder, more sympathetic as of late. I don't know if it's the holiday season, or if it's the knowledge that soon enough, I will be home at Baker Street once again. Personally I think it's the latter.
My hope is that you will be able to recognize me, as for once, I hope this kindness is not merely a fleeting trait. I do plan to confess my feelings for you as soon as I return, and I will make you one promise.
As long as we both live, I will NEVER hurt you again.
Sherlock
A/N: I can't even tell if this is happy or sad any more. Thank you so much for reading! Please review and...
DFTBA darlings, :)