Chapter 2: Duet

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Chapter 2: Duet

I was alone for once.

Sherlock was off doing god knows what and John was with Mary.

Usually I'd be bored out of my mind when this happens, but I couldn't help but notice the grand piano in the corner of the room. My fingers twitched playing keys that weren't there. I haven't touched that piano since I first moved here, even then it was just to check if it wasn't broken. I haven't played it fully in a long time. And I think it's about time to change that.

I sauntered over to the piano, taking a seat and blowing some dust off the casing before opening it. I played some exercises first, but then began to play small chords here and there. Before I knew it, I started playing one of my favourite pieces. "Maybe." by Yiruma. The notes blended together in a simple harmony and I concentrated on each one, wanting it to sound prefect. I was concentrating so much, I didn't hear the from door open, nor the dark haired detective standing in the doorway of the room.

The last note was played with a simple end note and with a smile. I nearly jumped out of my seat when he started slow clapping. I snapped my head to him and I could feel my face grow warm.

"H-How long have you been standing there?"

All the smug bastard did was smirk with a reply,"Long enough," before reaching me in three long strides. Damn him and his long legs.

I looked down and started playing with my thumbs when he reached for his violin and played a familiar tune. I looked up before smiling and reaching for the keys once more. The two instruments collided in a duet only possible with two if played at once. Music filled the flat and possibly the flats surrounding as well. We both played, fast or slow, whichever the song requested. My thoughts soon turned to mush as I listened to our lovely duet. It was the song we played on our one month anniversary. Which was weird considering he's never one for sentiment, but that's a story for another day.

We both ended together and I gave him a toothy smile. I got up from the piano and gave him a peck on the cheek.

"Thank you for the duet. Care for some tea?" I asked and headed for the kitchen. Sherlock hummed in response and took a seat in the living room waiting for me.

Since that day, we've played many more duets together. Sad, Happy, Intense, etc. One time, John walked in on us playing. Boy was he surprised. Other than that, it was normal. Except when Sherlock gets stuck and asks me to play with him to help him think. It was nice.

[*Hiyo! Look I updated! Thought of this one when I was learning a new piece on my piano. I know this one's short, but it's 11:32 pm and I need to wake up early tomorrow. Votes and Comments fuel my motivation!

~Mynx-senpai*]

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