The One That Came Back

Ch 2

No where. My only lead turned out to be pointless. As I walked into Molly's flat to find her asleep on the couch. She had been crying clearly shown by the fresh tear tracks on her flushed cheeks. I picked her up. She was much lighter than I expected. I placed her in her bed and pulled the sheets up to her chin. I was almost out the door when I heard her whimper. I slowly turned around and saw her curled up in a tight ball crying. I walked over to her bed and laid down beside her. Bringing her close to my chest she started to relax. When her breathing evened out I slowly started to drift into a deep sleep.

I woke up to the sound of Molly making coffee in the kitchen. 'Why on earth does she have to be such an early raiser?' I slowly got up and made my way to the kitchen to be greatest with a smiling Molly.
"Good morning. coffee?" She said holding up two mugs.
"Yes, bla-"
"Black two sugars." She smiled, and continued to make the coffee.

We sat in the living room sipping our coffee in a comfortable silence.

" Anything happen with your lead?"
"No it was a dead end." Sherlock mumbled while sipping his coffee.
"Oh well that's too bad, something will come up soon I'm sure of it"
'Why is she always so nice? It's not a bad thing but I wonder how she can be so kind all the time; doesn't it get tiring?"
"Molly?"
"Yes Sherlock?"
"Why are you always so kind? Even to a person like me?"
She looked caught off guard.
"Well.. um.. I guess it's just my nature. In always kind to people I care about."
"You care about me?" She laughed. I would never admit it but I really love Molly's laugh. It made him feel at home, a warm sensation started in his chest and moved through his entire body.
"Of course I care for you silly."
"Why?"
"Well, because deep down I know you care to."
She was right. I do care for her, not only for her but for John, Mrs. Hudson, Lestrade, even Mycroft but I know I could never truly show it. Not while the people I care about are in danger. I can't risk it.
I decided to leave Molly during the night. It was the best for her. she can start to move on and she's safe. I'm a threat and people will use her to get to me and I can't risk it. I care too much.