June 26th, 2005
John's POV
Sherlock doesn't immediately answer the door, so he debates about whether to open the door on his own again. Eventually he decides to because he would like to check on Sherlock. So he taps softly at the door a second time. Carefully he opens the door, peering into the room to see where the younger man is. When he spots Sherlock, he steps in the room, shutting the door behind him and walking over to where the younger man is seated. He folds himself, sitting cross-legged on the floor before him.

Several minutes pass in quiet as the two of them sit there in the same sort of companionable silence as the often do. He can wait as long as needed for Sherlock to feel comfortable once more.

-Why stay?- the young genius asks hesitantly, unfolding himself enough just enough to use his hands.

He smiles, replying calmly, -Why not? If you want I can go, otherwise, Jim said you wished to show me how well you play the cello.-

Sherlock watches him for several minutes evaluating him the same way the genius has on several other occasions. Like each of those occasions, he waits patiently for the younger man to make up his mind, not doing anything that might affect the choice.

Instead he spends the time reviewing that conversation in the study. Both brothers walked away from it in pain. Different types of pain but still pain. Hopefully it will be the first step towards healing, rather than a wedge that drives them further apart. In order to drain a wound, no matter the type, it first must be lanced. That's what today was, them lancing the wound to begin the draining process.

-I want to,- Sherlock eventually answers, head still ducked down, body curled in on itself.

-Great,- he happily states. Tipping his head, he inquires, -Do you have a spot you want to sit so you can play?-

Several more minutes pass before the younger man answers, -My desk?- there is hesitation in the answer, as if Sherlock is unsure of himself.

-The desk?- he repeats, -I can do that. Would you like me to move now or in a few minutes? We have all the time you need.-

Wrapping his arms around his knees, the younger man doesn't reply immediately. Instead he seems to be having a debate with himself. Eventually the genius unfolds himself again, answering, -Now. –

He nods, carefully getting to his feet and moving to desk to pull the chair out and settle on it. He turns so he is facing the room at large, rather than Sherlock directly, making sure not to put any pressure on his companion. Sherlock has to do this on his terms, and his terms only. So he takes his time glancing around, looking at all the different things in the room and getting to know Sherlock further by doing so.

This room is a contradiction, he thinks, it is both the room of a child and adult, almost as if the two sides are at war with each other for some reason. There are certain parts that make him think that this room was not set up by Sherlock, but things Sherlock kept because he liked them. That means Mycroft is probably the one who set it up. Was the elder brother trying to make a safe place for Sherlock where he could be different or is there another reason why it is the way it is? The university books, sheets of music, and good laptop that would never be given to a child.

Eventually Sherlock gets to his feet, heading over to the instrument cases and taking a beautiful cello out.

He still doesn't look directly at the younger man as he sets up to play.

When the first vibrations run through his system, he smiles, turning towards the younger man to pay attention to the melody as it is played. It's not one that he knows, but judging by the blank music paper, Sherlock probably writes his own, so that is not shocking. He watches as the young genius loses himself in the music, body swaying softly in time.

Closing his eyes, he simply enjoys the way the music feels, not paying any attention to time as Sherlock plays for him. His eyes only open again when the vibrations from the music finally stop, and he opens his eyes to find Jim standing just inside the door.

-Dinner is done, if you want to come to the dining room, otherwise I'll ask the cook to bring food in here.- the gent tells Sherlock with a small smile on his lips.

Glancing over at him, the younger genius tilts his head questioning. Almost as if asking his opinion.

-Either way is fine for me,- he answers the unspoken question. –It would probably be better to eat together, however I can understand why you might not want to.-

Biting his lip, Sherlock seems to think about it for several minutes while the agent just waits patiently for a response, body relaxed as if ready to wait as long as needed.

-We'll be down,- Sherlock eventually decides. –Jasper?-

Smiling widely, Jim nods, -He's here, we've been visiting.-

There is a thrum of excitement in the younger man's expression as he smiles, -Annoy Mycroft?-

Mischief fills the psychopath's expression as he smirks, -without a doubt.-

He chuckles at the exchange, finding the two of them amusing. Well, lashing out is part of the healing process, though maybe not one of the best parts of it. Dinner will definitely be an interesting event, he thinks as he stands up and stretches. Four geniuses and him, definitely going to be an interesting meal.

There's a bit of an update to my updating schedule, it won't affect this story, but it affects the rest of them. Since reviews have dropped since I went on a regular schedule, I am going to switch back to updating as I get things done and have focus instead. However I also plan to try and complete each story, or as complete as I possibly can without feedback before I begin posting. Once I get the story ready, when it would have originally be updated on the schedule is when I will update it. I still won't be doing more than two stories any given day, disregarding tumblr prompts.

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So I just realized I forgot to upload last weeks chapter on here, so here is last weeks and this weeks back to back. There is also a short for my Unexplained Johniarty verse and a Pack Verse update as well. Enjoy!