the game is on

chapter 6

Sherlock, John and I sit and listen as Inspector Lestrade explains the details of the crime committed.

"Who could do something like this?" Lestrade asks

"I can't be the only person who gets bored." States Sherlock as he stands up to face the window in the room.

Just then the pink phone chimes. John fidgets in his seat and I get butterflies. We all perk up and listen to the voicemail. This time it's four Greenwich pips. I sigh and John and I look at each other and then back up a Sherlock waiting for our clue.

He walks over and shows us a photo of a car. The licence plate read 'BJ06 ZHT' I swallow hard and wait for someone to make a move. Lestrade checks to see if it's been reported. Just then Sally walks in with a ringing phone in her hand. Sally is another detective and very much dislikes Sherlock.

"It's for you freak," She says as she hands Sherlock the phone.

Sherlock takes the call and exits the room. I look over at John who has no emotion on his face.

"You alright?" I ask

"Oh uh yeah I guess. Never thought accepting a simple roommate would make me into some kind of detective." He responds

"Yeah neither did I." I said with a chuckle.

"What's the deal with you and Sherlock anyway?" He presses

"Well I was basically in the same position as you. Looking for a flatmate. Mrs. Hudson...My grandmother." As I said that John's eyes widened.

"Grandmother?"

"Yeah. Mrs. Hudson is my grandmother. She recommended Sherlocks flat. Definitely wasn't going to take 221C, as you already know. The mould. She thought Sherlock and I would get on well since we're both into detective work. Our minds work the same way. Obviously Sherlock is better than I but once I got in the game there was no way I was getting out. We've been....well not friends, Sherlock doesn't have friends. Partners I guess." I answered "What about you?"

"Was looking for a flatmate an old war buddy mentioned Sherlock and this is how I ended up here. Made one hell of a first impression too. Picked me apart after only seeing me for no more that 2 minutes." He chuckled

"Oh, yes that's Sherlock for you he did the same to me. War buddy? You were in the Army?" I ask

"Yes, I was a doctor." He answered.

*Sherlocks POV*

"Hello." I answer

"It's okay that you've gone to the police." I man shaklily answers.

"Who is this?" I press "Is this you again?"

"But don't rely on them." The man says

I turn to see Tessa and John looking through the window eagerly awaiting news.

"Clever you, guessing about Carl Powers. I never liked him. Carl laughed at me, so I stopped him laughing." The man goes on

"You've stolen another voice I presume." I ask as I turn around to see John and Tessa standing behind me worried.

"What is going on?" Tessa asks

I shot her a look and returned my attention to the phone as the man began to speak again.

"This is about you and me."

"Who are you? What's that noise." I quiz

It appears to be the sound of busy street life.