All right, folks, it's this chapter and the next chapter (which I will complete by tonight) and then we're done.
The Truth Comes Out
"If you have to know, Jim Moriarty wanted to make me a part of his crime ring," Sherlock explained.
"…Bollocks. BOLLOCKS—"
"It's true!"
"I know you, though, that kind of offer is too exciting for you to refuse—"
Sherlock interrupted him. "I refused because a life with you is more appealing."
John blinked. "Wait. Wait, really?"
Sherlock nodded, exhaling. "I feel…I'm rubbish at expressing myself, John, but if you must know, I love you. More than crime scenes."
John nodded slowly, swallowing. "Well…ah. Brilliant. Excellent. Sherlock?"
"Yes?"
"Ah—yeah." John was flushing a deeper and deeper red. "Come over here and kiss me again."
Sherlock was more than happy to oblige.
Prompt was from Javien Deluke, and it was: I feel