It Will Take Time-(johnlock)-SHERLOCK BBC!!ON HOLD!!

Chapter 2

Sherlock sat with John trying to deduce something, anything, but his mind was somewhere else, he had just told John his true feelings, and he was scared. "I was wrong you know, alone doesn't protect me as much as I thought, now that I think about it it's always bloody Mycroft coming to the rescue." He laughed weakly "I am truly sorry John"

John nodded a little, wanting to say something helpful, as obviously Sherlock was struggling with the fact that he seemed forced to show his emotions now, but John had been hurting. And so much, as well. So in the end, he simply said. "And you should be... my life has been horrid," biting his lip slightly afterword.

"I know John, I know. And it pained me seeing you like that. I want to make it better I do. But I know I can't expect your forgiveness, I don't deserve it." Sherlock said sadly and looked away from John.

John began to chew the inside of his lip nervously, as he often did these days. "Look Sherlock..." he muttered, tears still in his eyes, his voice was still shaky and he still felt weak, though resting on the ground did seem to be helping- "I don't know... how quickly I'll forgive you. But you're my best friend and..." he paused, his voice cracking slightly. "And I missed you so much. And... And I want you to come home" he whispered gently.

Sherlock then looked up at John with hope in his eyes. "Thank you John and I know, and yes I'll come home, but we have to get me back as quiet as possible, no one can know I live." Sherlock felt relieved that John wanted him back in his life, but he kept doubting himself as he felt things, actual feelings, that he wanted to push away, but couldn't.

John frowned slightly. "Why d'you have to stay hidden?" he asked sadly. He didn't want things to be a secret... he wanted Sherlock to help him get back to normal life... back to the way things were before. He didn't want to have to stay hidden away, the same way he had for three long, painful years. He wanted Sherlock to crack him out of his shell like he had the first time they'd met.

"It's only temporary John, once I talk to Mycroft it will all be alright." Sherlock said softly as John seemed very fragile at this moment. Sherlock found his eyes watering as he thought back to how it was before. He wanted things to go back to normal. He quickly stopped his eyes from watering remembering that John was still there.

The man nodded his head slowly, finding himself leaning on Sherlock for more support now. He had definitely gone into shock at least temporarily and it had left him feeling quite drained. More so than usual, and that was a lot. John looked up at Sherlock again, allowing another tear to slip silently down his cheek. "Don't ever leave me again, okay?..." He asked slowly

"I promise" Sherlock said in a happy tone, Sherlock helped John to his feet.

John didn't mean to, but he couldn't help but to put all of his weight on Sherlock as they made their way back to the flat. Mrs. Hudson seemed just about as shocked as John had been, but she seemed a lot happier about it as well. After almost fainting, the woman regained herself and offered to make the two of them some tea and biscuits. John couldn't help but to smile at her reaction.

Sherlock was shocked at Mrs. Hudson's reaction, he thought he was going to get a flick in the ear or something, he couldn't help but smile as John smiled, he loved it when he smiled, he looked like an angel, it was what John needed, he needed to smile and have fun. Sherlock was going to do whatever it takes to make things go back to the way they were.