Ch. 10
Sherlock and John fell asleep in each others arms that night. Their round of necking didn't go any further than just that. John knew Sherlock wasn't ready, and to be honest, John didn't want to rush anything. He was perfectly content to have the detective to call his own. Sherlock was sound asleep, until he felt the doctor stir in his sleep.
"No...stop this...," John said in his sleep. Sherlock's heart all but stopped. He knew what John was dreaming.
"John...wake up," Sherlock said quietly, gently shaking him.
"Sherlock...no...," John said; tears were streaming down his face, even though his eyes were shut.
"John...I'm right here. Wake up, please. Please wake up, sweetheart," Sherlock pleaded, tears flowing down his own face. John bolted awake, breathing heavily. He looked wide eyed at his detective, and reached up to touch his face.
"Sherlock...," John whispered through his tears. "God...," he said and collapsed into Sherlock's arms.
"I told you, John. I'm here and I am never leaving you again. I love you," Sherlock said, tears flowing freely down his cheeks. John just openly sobbed until he fell asleep again. Sherlock's heart felt heavy. He knew what he did was to save lives; but it didn't make it any less hard on the people who cared for him. Especially his doctor. Oh, John...I am so sorry. I never meant to hurt you. I only meant to save you, he thought. He kissed John's head, who sighed softly and held onto Sherlock tighter. Sherlock reached over to the bedside table and grabbed his phone. He needed to talk to someone. The only one who was up at this hour was his brother.
Mycroft. Are you busy?
-SH
Not too. What's going on?
-MH
John.
-SH
Everything alright with you two?
-MH
He keeps having nightmares, Mycroft. Of when I fell. I feel incredibly guilty for hurting him this badly.
-SH
Don't you dare leave him or any nonsense like that. I know you, Sherlock. You would rather hide from your problems than face them. John needs you and you need him. I knew that from the first time I met him.
-MH
I wasn't going to leave him. I need your help, however.
-SH
My help?
-MH
Don't make a federal case about it. Just consider it a brother helping a brother. Family obligation, right?
-SH
Right...like we have lived by THAT our whole lives...but, no matter. What do you need me to do?
-MH
I need you to make sure John is safe at all times. There may be times we are seperated, which will be rare, but nevertheless, is bound to happen. In order to catch this guy, we are going to need to get out in the open, not just hide in this hotel. But, I need to be sure John is safe. He is my everything, Mycroft and you know that. Can you please help me?
