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by TheShallowGamer

John and Sherlock are always together, even when they are not they text nonstop. Nothing could tear them apart. That is until a strange man becomes involved in their lives for the not so greater good and the boys find that holding on to each other is going to be harder than it seems. John/Sherlock and Mycroft/Greg.

10. Chapter 10- Christmas Shopping

A/N- Oh god I really am terrible at keeping up with my updates! Well tomorrow prepare yourself for either a really long chapter or two short chapters.

Warnings- There is no actual sex in this chapter but it is implied that it happens.

IMPORTANT: This story does not follow the original timeline of the show. John and Sherlock meet before A Study in Pink and have been together for a year.

This is the first Christmas chapter and these holiday chapters will last until the 26th of December.

Hugs, hugs and more hugs to those who have liked/ followed/ reviewed this story so far.

DISCLAIMER- I don't own anything. All characters you see in this fanfiction belong to BBC Sherlock. All I own is the plot and my OCs. I do not own Breaking Bad, Hot Fuzz or The Hobbit. They all belong to their rightful owners.

Any mistakes are my own so please tell me if you see any grammar mistakes.

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Chapter 10- Christmas Shopping ( Johnlock)

[November 29th]

Remember to write your list for Sunday. –JW

My list? –SH

Your Christmas list. –JW

Why would I write a Christmas list? –SH

So I know what to buy you! –JW

Why would you buy me anything? –SH

You're my boyfriend; boyfriends buy their significant other a Christmas present. –JW

You don't need to buy me anything. –SH

I know I don't need to but I want to. –JW

Why? –SH

Because it's Christmas and you're my boyfriend and I want to buy you something! –JW

But... I haven't bought you anything. –SH

That's charming isn't it! Why don't you come Christmas shopping with me then on Sunday? –JW

It's November and I hate shopping let alone Christmas shopping. –SH

You can't hate Christmas shopping! –JW

And it's never too early to buy presents. The shops are having a sale on Sunday so this gives you the opportunity to buy presents for everyone. –JW

Presents? As in plural? –SH

Yes, Sherlock, plural. You have to get your friends presents. –JW

I was under the impression I didn't have friends. –SH

Stop being ridiculous. Greg is your friend, Molly is your friend, and you have to get a present for Mrs. Hudson, Mycroft and your mum and dad. –JW

But why? –SH

Because that's what people do, Sherlock! –JW

You're coming with me on Sunday and that's final. We can split up and then meet for lunch. –JW

How am I supposed to know what to buy everyone? –SH

Ask them or think, I've heard you're pretty good at that. –JW

Now who's being ridiculous? Fine Sunday it is. –SH

Good now get writing that list. –JW

-X-

[Later that day]

Molly, I have been recently informed that I am to buy you a gift and seeing that I'm no expert in this area I want to ask you what you want for Christmas. –SH

Oh right, well I would love an older copy of The Hobbit book. –Molly

OK. –SH

And if you see Lestrade tell him I want to know what he wants for Christmas. –SH

Sure, Sherlock. –Molly

-X-

Molly said you wanted me. –GL

Yes. What do you want for Christmas? –SH

Oh you're actually buying presents this year?! –GL

Yes... problem? –SH

No it's just two years ago you refused to join in the secret Santa. –GL

Things have changed. –SH

Because of John? –GL

John has nothing to do with this. –SH

So you might think. –GL

Look Lestrade do you want a gift or not? –SH

Yes, I'm just asking a question. Well I would like the Hot Fuzz DVD or Breaking Bad season 1-3. –GL

Fine. –SH

Oh and Sherlock? Try to get John something nice. It's your first Christmas together. –GL

I have already made preparations for John's present. –SH

Well good. Stop by Scotland Yard when you get the chance this afternoon, we have some cases for you. –GL

I'll be over at 3:00Pm. –SH

-X-

[30th Sunday 11:00am]

''Right if you want to go one way and I'll go the other and we'll meet up for lunch,'' John says as he and Sherlock stand to the side of the pavement as busy shoppers scurry past, arms laden with over spilling bags. The shop windows are cluttered with brightly coloured flashing lights, mannequins stand tall and proud displaying the latest winter fashion and book stores are warm and cosy and smell of new books and cookies.

''I think that would the best plan,'' Sherlock responds and turns the volume up on his phone.

''Ok, well be good and call me if you need anything. See you around 1.00.'' John reaches up and places a quick kiss on Sherlock's cheek before dashing off towards the decorated shops.

''Right,'' Sherlock says, lifting up the collar on his coat, ''into battle.''

-X-

[5:00pm- 6 hours later]

Loud footsteps and crashing bags startles Mrs. Hudson as Sherlock and John return home from shopping. The armfuls of bags are dropped by the door step as they rush inside and wipe their shoes on the doormat.

''Oh boys, look how many bags you have! Did you have fun?'' Mrs. Hudson asks as she walks out of her room.

John smiles and walks over to Mrs. Hudson ''Yes we did well I did anyway. Wait till you see what I got Sherlock.''

Sherlock lingers behind John hoping to see what the man has bought for him but John snatches the bag away before Sherlock can look. ''No peeking! You will have to wait till Christmas.'' John smirks and follows Mrs. Hudson into her room to make the tea.

Sherlock sighs and ascends the stairs, opening the door and collapsing on the couch, his back hitting the soft material and his feet dangling on the end. With his eyes closed he is able to logically think through what John may have bought for him. Clothes are a no; socks and pants are definitely no. Probably knowing John it will a sappy love poem. Sherlock smiles to himself as he mentally crosses that off the list.

''What are you smiling at?'' The familiar voice breaks Sherlock's thought process as John walks over to the couch and places himself on top of Sherlock, lowering himself down so his hips connect with Sherlock's belt. Their noses touch and John kisses the corners of Sherlock's mouth alternating between left and right.

''I'm trying to guess my present from you.'' Sherlock opens his eyes and lifts a hand to trace along John's back. He knows every mark, spot and curve of John's body. He can never decide what part of John he favours most. His back, strong and proud and his left shoulder displays his war efforts. His hands, rough like sandpaper but gentle when handling his patients. No, to Sherlock John is just John. His best friend, lover and partner.

The hand caressing over John's back lands between his shoulder blades and John stops kissing Sherlock to take a breath and to look down at his boyfriend.

''You won't guess it. Plus I've hidden it somewhere so there's no point looking for it.''

''Pointless. It's under Mrs. Hudson's bed.''

John playfully slaps Sherlock's arm, '' I don't know why I bother with you.''

''Something to do with love I suppose.''

''Yes I suppose. Love, what a horrible thing,'' John jokes and nuzzles into Sherlock's neck, the natural smell of him wafting to John's nostrils, clean clothes, old books and a hint of cigarette smoke. ''It's only after 5. So what do two people who are supposedly in love do with such a rare moment of peace?''

Sherlock smiles wickedly and pulls John down for a deep kiss. His hands roam around John's t-shirt, lifting the material up and over the man's head and discarding the item on the floor. John smiles against Sherlock's lips and starts to clumsily undo Sherlock's belt.

Mrs. Hudson makes her way up the stairs carrying the tray with tea and biscuits and stops when she hears a loud moan coming from the boys flat. She nods her head, smiles and turns around to descend the stairs.

After all, she can give them their tea later.

A/N: Sorry for no Mystrade this chapter but tomorrow's chapter will involve Mycroft and Greg.

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