AN: And anther Chp! I've already got a "part two" for this one that should be up no later than Friday. Let me know what you think about this one – I'm hoping it's not to OOC for Sherlock – but I just loved this idea and it wouldn't leave me alone.
THANK YOU! To everyone who has favorited/alerted this story. And HUGS AND COOKIES to everyone who has reviewed - you guys are awesome.
Disclaimer: I don't own Sherlock Holmes. John Watson has that honor.
12:13
You still haven't given me an answer.
SH
12:14
An answer to what?
JW
12:14
My question.
SH
12:15
What question?
JW
12:15
Don't play the fool.
SH
12:16
I'm not playing anything.
JW
12:16
So you are a fool?
SH
12:17
Sherlock!
JW
12:17
It's a fair question.
SH
12:18
It is not, you tosser.
JW
12:18
You can answer "No". I won't be offended.
SH
12:19
Answer "No" to what?
JW
12:20
The question!
SH
12:20
What question?
JW
12:21
Really John, we went over this yesterday afternoon.
SH
12:21
I was at work yesterday afternoon!
JW
12:22
Not my fault you weren't listening.
SH
12:22
I don't have super-human hearing!
JW
12:23
Obviously.
SH
12:23
Would you just ask me again?
JW
12:24
You know I dislike repeating myself.
SH
12:24
Well I can't answer if you don't ask.
JW
12:25
But I've already asked.
SH
12:25
Keep this up and I'll just answer "No" to end the conversation.
JW
12:26
That's unfortunate. It makes perfectly logical sense.
SH
12:27
What makes logical sense?
JW
12:27
Marriage.
SH
12:28
Our marriage?
JW
12:28
Of course. Who else?
SH
12:29
You're proposing to me via text message?
JW
12:29
No. I proposed to you in the flat - Now I'm repeating myself.
SH
12:30
Is this some kind of joke?
JW
12:30
No.
SH
12:31
Honestly?
JW
12:32
I assure you that I am perfectly serious.
SH
12:33
But why? I mean, you don't seem like the marrying sort.
JW
12:33
What is the marrying sort?
SH
12:34
I don't know; someone romantic and sentimental. Your opposite.
JW
12:34
I concede it might seems out of character - but it's a logical move.
SH
12:35
Marriage is logical? I can't wait for this explanation.
JW
12:35
Marriage will bind us legally, clearing up any possible discrepancies.
SH
12:36
If you say so.
JW
12:37
It's true. If I get taken to the hospital or die or some other misfortune then it will ensure you're protected and cared for. It also simplifies financial matters, as we can create a joint account.
SH
12:38
If you die it will be more than just a "misfortune" Sherlock. In fact, my own welfare will be last of my concerns. But it does make sense.
JW
12:38
Of course it does. So?
SH
12:39
So what?
JW
12:40
So what's your answer?
SH
12:40
I don't know. Can't I have some time to think this over? It's a big transition.
JW
12:41
Considering we're already living, working, eating, sleeping together I don't see what the difference is.
SH
12:41
I was being sarcastic.
JW
12:42
Ah - right.
SH
12:45
Yes.
JW
12:45
Yes what?
SH
12:46
You know what.
JW
12:46
Do I?
SH
12:47
Yes you bloody well do!
JW
12:47
Turnabout's fair play John.
SH
12:48
Yes but you know what I'm answering - I didn't know what you were asking.
JW
12:49
True. Cheers then, my future husband.
SH
12:49
I can actually hear your mocking undertone.
JW
12:50
But I'm being perfectly serious. I look forward to being your dearly beloved.
SH
12:51
Shut up.
JW
12:51
Is that any way to speak to your fiancé?
SH
12:52
You're enjoying this way too much.
JW
12:53
Well it's one of the happiest days of my life.
SH
12:54
Stuff it.
JW
12:54
You don't seem as thrilled about it as I am.
SH
12:55
Well I am marrying a sociopath.
JW
12:56
Touché. Oh - 2/7/12.
SH
12:56
What's that?
JW
12:57
The wedding date.
SH
12:57
You've already set the date?
JW
12:58
Certainly. Everything's coordinated. I've talked to the register - We'll go down around 10:00am.
SH
12:58
You set this up before I agreed?
JW
12:59
Yes. I found it extremely unlikely that you would refuse.
SH
1:00
And why is that?
JW
1:01
Because the traditional values which you were raised on make you inclined towards it.
SH
1:01
I'm in a straight man love with another man and spend my days chasing criminals around London, distributing vigilante justice. What traditional values are you referring to?
JW
1:02
Touché.
SH
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KP