A Study In Marriage (Johnlock) - Sequel to A Study in Love

Stag Night Shenanigans

"So I'm thinking we could just go with the... Sherlock are you even listening?" Sherlock picked his head up from off the table and stared at John with his eyes narrowed.

"Of course I've been listening."

"Alright then, what did I just say about the-"

"Irrelevant."

"Irrelev- Sherlock! This is our wedding we're talking about. Well, I'm talking about." Sherlock sighed heavily and rolled his eyes.

"Yes, yes I know. I just don't see why we have to spend so much time on this tedious planning. I mean seriously, all this work for one day? It doesn't make sense."

"Well we wouldn't have to be doing all of this if you hadn't dismissed every wedding planner we went to. I mean, that one lady was willing to do everything for free if she could just come to the wedding."

"She was also willing to jump your bones at a moment's notice."

"Sherlock-"

"I mean she might as well have worn a sign on her forehead reading 'I think John Watson is incredibly attractive and I don't care that his fiancé is sitting right beside him. I'm going to chat him up anyway and hope that he flirts back. Thank you for not flirting back by the way." John sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose.

"Sherlock we've got to get your jealously issues under control." The man sitting across from him huffed indignantly and crossed his arms.

"I do not have jealousy issues." John sighed again, then stood up and walked around to stand behind Sherlock. He placed his hands on his shoulders and leaned down to bury his chin in Sherlock's curls.

"How about you and I take a break? The package we got at the hotel took care of all the big stuff, and we've almost got everything else covered. I'll just make the necessary calls tomorrow and then we'll be done."

"That sounds lovely." John took a step back and allowed Sherlock to stand up. "Is that really all we have left to do?"

"Yeah. Since we ended up going with this package there's not a lot for us to plan. We already know who we each want for our best man, figured out the seating chart for dinner, got several photographers and we've finished with all the fittings for our tuxedos, and everything else is being taken care of by the people over at the Ritz." John chuckled quietly and shook his head. "I still can't believe were getting married there... But anyway, I suppose all we have to do is write our vows..." Sherlock made a face, causing John to stop talking and look up at him with worried eyes. "What?"

"I've never liked the idea of pre-written vows. They're not as bad as the standard ones that everyone does, but they still lack authenticity." John stared blankly at him for a moment, struggling to comprehend.

"So what, do you not want any vows?" Sherlock's face scrunched up as he shook his head, and John fought the urge to breathe a sigh of relief. As much as he hated talking about his feelings, he' been looking forward to standing with Sherlock before all their family and friends, their hands joining them together as they looked into each other's eyes and declared their love. Well, John was looking forward to hearing what Sherlock would say, actually. He smiled up at his fiancé, who placed a warm  hand on his shoulder and smiled back.

"I think we should just, say whatever comes to mind while we're up there. That way it's completely genuine and heartfelt." As unconventional as his request was, this was the first time Sherlock had shown any sort of interest in the actual planning of their wedding so John welcomed it with open arms and a smile on his face.

"If that's what you want to do, then we'll do it." Sherlock smiled back, a wide smile that made his eyes crinkle and brightened his entire face, then leaned in and gave John a quick kiss. Even though the kiss was short, John could feel all the excitement behind it. He wrapped his arms around Sherlock and could feel practically him vibrating with anticipation. He smiled and reached up, burying his hand in Sherlock's hair and pulling him down for another, longer, more passionate kiss, to which Sherlock responded quite enthusiastically. When they parted both men were breathless, and John kept his eyes closed for a moment after they separated, wondering how it was possible for his life to get any better, other than actually being married to Sherlock. He opened his eyes the same time Sherlock was opening his, and they both smiled at each other.