My Very Own Sherlock (A Benedict Cumberbatch/ Sherlock Fanfic)

Chapter 7

BENEDICT’S POV

                I sat and smiled. June and I were on her couch watching TV. I wasn’t paying attention to what was on the screen, I looked at her. She was amazing. I had been spending the whole say with her and was having a tremendous time. We had made a huge fort that filled her whole flat, had a pillow fight, went on a walk, and she even taught me how to paint. Right now her head was rested on my shoulder and my arm around her.

“Benedict.”

“Yes love?”

“Would you like to go out to dinner?”

“Darling I would much rather stay in with you.”

“But I don’t want to cook.”

“Then I will.” I got up from where we were sitting and walked to the kitchen. I opened the fridge and looked inside. “What would you like? Toast maybe?”

June laughed. “I don’t think we even have butter.”

“Order in then?” June nodded and ran over to grab her phone.

                She stated dialing in the number for a Chinese food restaurant but cut herself off. “Crap!”

“What is it?” I walked over to her and wrapped my arms around her.

“Kriss will be home from work any minute.”

“Do you not want me to meet her?”

“Uhh.. I don’t know. I was enjoying having you all to myself.”

I laughed and kissed her forehead. “Then you can have me a little longer. We can just go to my flat and have dinner.”

                June perked right up. “That sounds wonderful! I’ll go grab my coat!” I let go of her and watched her skip off to her room. I smiled to myself. She was an amazing girl. I really loved being around her, and when the thought of having to leave came into my head, I instantly got a terrible feeling in my stomach. I didn’t want to ever leave June’s side. I wanted to be able to hug her when she woke up and kiss her goodnight. I wanted to treat her like a princess and make sure no one ever hurt her. I cared a lot for her.

                My thoughts were cut off when she ran back into the room with her purse and coat. “Are you sure you are ok with me coming to your flat?”

“It would be an honor to have you there.”

                I drove us to my flat. The ride there was lovely. The whole way there we sang along to whatever song came on the radio. June was definitely not a singer, but I loved watching her anyways. It was adorable. When we got to my flat June started to laugh.

“Why are you laughing?”

“I just pictured you to have a flat made out of gold or something.”

“Girl! Gold is not my color!”

                We walked up the stairs to the top floor. When we got to my door I asked June to close her eyes. She did. Then I unlocked and opened the door. I led her in, pushing on her back softly until she was in my living room. “You can open now.” She opened her eyes and smiled.

“This is beautiful.”

“It’s alright.” She walked around my flat, tracing her finger on the wall as she walked. She was humming.

“Benedict?”

“Yes?”

“I need to pee.”

I burst out laughing. “Come. I’ll show you where the bathroom is.” I led her down the hallway, to the last door. “Here we are. I’ll leave you to it then.” I awkwardly walked away. I went into my room and grabbed a phone, I called the same Chinese food restaurant June had called earlier and ordered. When I was done I turned and saw June standing at my door.

“Your room is lovely.”

“Thank you.”

“Is that the purple pillow case?”

“Indeed it is. Would you like to see?”

“Well of course! It’s the famous purple pillow case! How can I resist?” She ran over and jumped on my bed. I laughed and threw the pillow at her face. She rolled her eyes the laid down hugging the pillow.

“What’s this then?”

“Napping.”

“…Why?”

“It’s hard to keep up to you all day! I need a nap.”

“Can I nap with you?”

“Mr.Cumberbatch! You did not just ask a lady if you could nap with her did you!”

“…Yes… That’s my pillow, and my bed, and I like naps.”

June laughed. “For all I know you are a rapist.”

I sat beside her on the bed. “Do I look like a rapist?”

“No. You look quiet, innocent, and adorable. But those are always the crazy ones.”

“You know me very well June.”  I started to lean in towards her very slowly. She leaned in as well. We were just about to kiss when she got a devilish smile and ran out of my room. I could hear her laugh as she ran further from me. I laughed and chased after her.

                I found her sitting behind my couch. I ran over and grabbed her, trying to stop laughing. “Did you really think it would be that easy to get away from me?”

“A girl can dream can’t she.” I smiled and pushed her hair out of her face. She smiled and started to lean in again. Are lips were just about touching when the buzzer went.

I moaned. “That’s probably the food.”

June smiled and stood up. “I’ll go get plates then.” She walked off into the kitchen and I was in shock. So close to kissing her! So close! I got up and fetched the Chinese food. When I came back June had plates, forks, and two cans of pepsi sitting on my coffee table.

                We sat and ate our food while watching TV. We talked for hours about random things, things that didn’t really make sense. But I didn’t care, I loved it. When we finally stopped talking I looked over to the clock and saw it was 1am.

“Holy crap! I need to go home!” I got very sad at the thought of June leaving. I didn’t know when I would get to see her again.

“You can stay if you like… I’ll sleep on the couch and you can sleep in my bed if you like.”

“That’s really sweet but I wouldn’t want to make you sleep on the couch in your own flat.”

“I don’t mind! It’s a…umm… it’s a pretty nice couch”

June smiled and kissed my cheek. “Thanks Benedict. You’re really sweet.”

I smiled back. “I’ll go see if I have anything that you can sleep in.” I got up and walked into my room. I opened the closet and started digging. The only thing I could find that I thought might fit her was a gray t-shirt I had. I grabbed it and went to give it to her, b ut she was already in my room.

“Here. It’s the only thing I think will fit you.”

“Thank you. I really appreciate it.”

“Anything for you June.” I walked out of the room and let her change. I stripped down to my t-shirt and boxers and curled up with a blanket on the couch. I lied there and waited for June. A few moments later she came tip toeing out of my room and sat in front of my face.

“Hi.”

“Hi.”

“I just wanted to say goodnight, and thank you again.”

“It’s no problem… That shirt looks really good on you.”

June blushed. “Thank you… I should sleep now.”

I kissed her forehead before she stood up. “Goodnight.”