Moriarty The Patriot x Reader II

|Sherlock Holmes| Post Time Skip Relationship Headcanons

Requested By: lila-rosa8875557845

Tag/s: Fem!Reader, Established Relationship, Headcanons, Long

Warning/s: MANGA SPOILERS! The story takes place after the three-year time-skip

-You and Sherlock were in a serious relationship for some time, and you knew him like the back of his hand.

-You were his safe space and confidant, trusting you with his whole life and telling you everything.

-So when the news broke out about the Lord of Crime, William James Moriarty, you knew Sherlock would be involved in the grand finale.

-While everyone was outraged and cursed the Lord of Crime, you and Sherlock knew something was missing. One final clue.

-You didn't know why, but you could tell Sherlock was getting more anxious with how tightly he held your hand during the investigation.

-The whole time, you were by his side. But from the palace visit to William's letter, you knew Sherlock was hiding something from you.

-Whenever Sherlock was deep in thought, he would grab your hand and turn to you, telling you how much you mean to him.

-You tried to ask him why so suddenly, but he would just sadly smile and say he just wanted to let you know.

-It all became apparent on the night of the Reichenbach Fall.

-While others saw a hero sacrificing himself to defeat the villainous killer, you saw your lover and friend falling to their deaths.

-John, Miss Hudson, and even Mycroft were consoling you, hoping to find comfort in each other.

-But what shocked you was that sometime after the funeral, someone delivered you irises and lilies with a note, a message only you and Sherlock understood, with a promise of returning.

-You ran up to 221B Baker Street, finding out Sherlock had also sent a letter to John indicating his survival.

-You fell to your knees from shock and relief, releasing the tears and emotions you'd been holding back the whole time.

-You continued to live on, patiently waiting for Sherlock and William with John, Miss Hudson, and Mycroft.

-During anniversaries and your birthday, it was almost clockwork with the deliveries of gifts and flowers with small notes.

-On the other hand, you would keep your gifts in a safe place to give to Sherlock when he returns, even though you were not sure when that would be.

-Until one day, you found a familiar man with long hair standing and fidgeting on your porch with a bouquet and gift box.

-Out of impulse, you called out Sherlock's name, making the man turn around and confirm it was Sherlock.

-Your body moved on its own as you ran to him, hugging him tightly as if he would vanish if you let him go.

-And from how his whole body wrapped around you, it seemed he felt the same way.

-You lightly joked about his changes, from the long hair to the cleaner attire, saying how William must have been a good influence on him.

-Sherlock smiled as he reassured you he was still him, and his feelings for you were unwavering.

-He apologized for the sudden appearance and explained why, telling you William sent him on a mission and needed your help as he gave you a letter from William.

-Seeing how dire the situation is, you agreed and followed their plan.

-After stopping Sebastian Moran, you felt Sherlock reach for your hand, squeezing it tightly.

-You smiled as you entangled your fingers with him, rubbing his knuckles reassuringly.

-You and Sherlock rode a carriage back to 221B Baker Street, and Sherlock never let go of your hand.

-You joked at how nervous he seemed, reassuring him they would be more than ecstatic to see him again.

-Sherlock kept quiet the whole time as he suddenly asked how you felt about him, knowing how he made you wait and how much he changed.

-Caught by surprise, you asked if that was why he was so nervous this whole time, and he confirmed your suspicions.

-You breathed out a smile as you gave him a quick kiss on the cheek, saying you still loved him after all this time, and even if he changed, that just meant you would get to know and fall in love with the new sides of him.

-You felt Sherlock loosen up as he sighed in relief, leaning towards you as he breathed out: "That's good to hear..."

-After the reunion with everyone, Sherlock walked you home, hoping to spend more time with you.

-You talked about what happened during the three years, how you've been, his adventures and travels.

-What surprised you was how he was planning to travel again despite just arriving back in London, this time with you by his side, showing you to places he thought you would or wanted you to see.

-It was quite evident with how much souvenir he got for you (he hid it behind some bushes by your place so you wouldn't get overwhelmed and it wouldn't get stolen)

-And how he even bought you a new dress made with the best fabric abroad, hoping you would wear it for the dinner so you would match.

-Even during dinner, Sherlock stayed by your side and practically shielded you from Billy the Kid... who happily told you how much the great detective missed you during your absence, even with William confirming his claims.

-Despite how awkward it is to hear how much Sherlock shared about you with his friends, it made you happy how Sherlock never stopped thinking about you.

-During dinner, you noticed how Billy and William would glance at Sherlock as if waiting for something.

-You asked the two what was going on, but they would deny it or brush it off as nothing.

-Sherlock, on the other hand, regrets getting caught ring shopping by the two back in America.

-Sherlock had to pull the two away after dinner, saying to keep it a secret from you until he felt it was the right time.

-Sherlock knew he had a lot to make up with you with how he left, and he plans to make it right.

-He already has dates planned to rekindle the fire, hoping to slowly dissolve the distance between you two as he waits for you to reach the same place he is now.

-No matter how long it is, even if it's another three years, he plans to prove how much he loves you and ask for your hand in marriage when you both feel ready.

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