UBIQUITOUS
23 October 2015
Summary: The public finds out about Sherlock and Molly's relationship.
Ship: Sherlolly
Rating: T
A/N: Originally posted on my freelance editing blog.
Molly felt Sherlock's eyes on her the moment she entered the flat. She dropped her bag on the desk chair and draped her coat over its back before she gave him a peck on the lips.
He sat back in his armchair. "I take it you've seen the headlines today?"
She straightened up and smiled. "Yep. Variations of 'Who is Sherlock Holmes's New Lover?' are slapped all over my face on the tabloids and gossip blogs. People even started commenting on my old blog's posts."
His hand settled on her waist, and he gave her a concerned look. "And how do you feel about that?"
"The comments? Well, I don't like the nasty ones, but I've learnt to shake them off. But it's so strange seeing my face on the tabloids and gossip blogs." She shrugged and squeezed his shoulder. "I'm only thankful there were no cameras shoved in my face when I left Barts and when I got home."
"Oh, I sent the paparazzi away." He removed his hand from her waist and placed it on the armrest.
"Sherlock, did you threaten them?" she gently asked.
"Well, yes, after I had words with Kitty Riley, who started all this media attention. As per usual, she's unapologetic."
She giggled when he gestured towards his lap. Her cheeks burnt as she straddled him. Biting her lip, she cradled his face in her hands. "Are you worried that I've changed my mind about us because of the headlines, paparazzi photos, and nasty comments?"
He exhaled, the relief on his face making her chest tighten. "You haven't? Good."
She frowned for a moment before she tenderly kissed him on the lips. "Sherlock, you are more important to me than all the nasty comments and pap photos in the tabloids. I love you, you know," she reassured him in a low voice.
He grinned at her. "And I you." He took a deep breath. "Well, we may be ubiquitous today and for the next few days, but the media will forget about us once a new political scandal or entertainment controversy breaks. We might as well ride this out as best as we can."
"You're right. I'd much rather ride something else though," she said as she rose and held out a hand to him.
He chuckled as he took her hand and followed her to the bedroom.
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