The Things I Do For You, Sherlock Holmes!
Chapter Two – Left All Alone
"Thanks for your help, Sherlock." Lestrade said, shaking his hand.
The detective smiled slightly, nodding and watching the criminal being handcuffed by Sally,"No problem, Lestrade. I'll be off now, text if you need anything." Lestrade smirked, and the words left his mouth before he could stop himself, "John's email must have arrived about now, correct?" Sherlock turned on his heel, eyes widening, "How would you know that?" He looked him over with icy blue eyes, which slowly widened in realisation, "…My laptop!"
Looking guilty, the other shrugged, "Sorry. It was too tempting. Happy New Year."
Sent: 8.00am, Sunday 1st January
From sherlockdotholmesatlivedotco dotuk to drdotjohndotwatsonatgmaildot com
John.
Lestrade thinks there's something humorous about our emails. I beg to differ. Anyhow, the case is solved – I'm bored again. Paris can't be that interesting. Come home. Oh – and Happy New Year, although I personally would only be happy if I were spending today with you.
Yours Sincerely,
Sherlock Holmes.
Sent: 8.10am, Sunday 1st January
From drdotjohndotwatsonatgmaildot com to sherlockdotholmesatlivedotco dotuk
Hi 'Lock,
LESTRADE'S SEEN OUR EMAILS?! Oh man…anyway, don't worry, I'll sort it out when I get home. Goodness knows what he must be thinking.
Aww! That's the sweetest thing anyone's ever said to me. You know, my New Year would be much better with you, too, I think. I suppose there's no use in wishing you a 'Happy' New Year if you're sulking because you're bored, either. I'll try and come home a bit sooner, okay? Until then, try to look after yourself and keep Mrs Hudson sane. Are you guys having a small party tonight like we did last year?
Yours Always,
John Watson
Sent: 8.17am, Sunday 1st January
From sherlockdotholmesatlivedotco dotuk to drdotjohndotwatsonatgmaildot com
Hello John,
" 'Lock", really? You're being as patronising as Mycroft. And no, there isn't, I'm depressed. I bet you won't even try to come home sooner, you're probably enjoying the French food and other delights too much to even think about me. Oh – and…party? No. Couldn't be bothered. Mrs Hudson did invite a few people but they refused to come because of me, since you're not here they say they'll have no normal person to talk to. So Mrs Hudson's gone to her sister's.
Yours Sincerely,
Sherlock Holmes
Sent: 8.10am, Sunday 1st January
From drdotjohndotwatsonatgmaildot com to sherlockdotholmesatlivedotco dotuk
WHAT?! Sherlock! Everybody's left you alone on New Year's Day?! I'm going to punch their faces when I get back. That's horrible of them! Please – don't say I'm not thinking about you, either! Of course I am. I think about you all the time. I did ask you to come, you know. It's so quiet here without you – I keep expecting snarky remarks that just don't come. I'm so sorry to hear all this…you know what?! Sod it all! I'm catching the next flight back. I'll be at Heathrow in about three hours. I'd love it if you came to pick me up.
Yours Always,
John Watson
Hello everyone. Sorry it's taken so long - I've been busy, again. I can't wait till the holidays. This is a smaller chapter, yes - but the next two will be longer because they will have fluff and...A FIRST KISS!
Love,
SherlockedSherlockian xox