A Picture says it All (Benedict Cumberbatch FanFiction)

Chapter 20

A/N: Here we go, Lisa meets Benedict’s parents. Sorry it took so long there was one part that didn’t work for me and  I rewrote it about a dozen times.

Benedict led Lisa to his car, he could hear her whistling softly when she saw which car was his. He looked at her smiling at her, “You like?” he asked with a cheeky grin. She nodded open mouthed, gaping at the car, “Not too shabby Mister Cumberbatch.” Benedict guided her to the passenger side, opening the door he held it open for her to get into the car, as she slipped into the leather seat, he saw her dress ride up exposing her legs. He felt a stirring in his pants, taking a deep breath he quickly ran around to the drivers’ side, getting in next to her. Lisa was astonished at how he could get his long legs into the car. As he drove off, he kept glancing at her trying to be as discreet as possible. Lisa caught one of his sidelong glances, when she followed his gaze, she saw her exposed legs blushing, she quickly pulled down her dress she smiled up at him, “Eyes on the road mister Cumberbatch.” She placed her hand on his thigh, running her finger in circles. Benedict switched the radio on and started singing along to the song playing, Lisa hummed along, drumming her fingers to the rhythm of the song. Benedict placed his hand over hers, holding it he glanced at her again, “If you continue that I will not be able to concentrate on the road.” Lisa pulled her hand back crossing her hands in her lap, he looked back at her taking her hand in his, placing it back on his thigh, “I didn’t mean you have to take your hand away.”

The rest of the drive was in silence and Ben could see Lisa was getting nervous; she kept chewing her bottom lip, while staring out of the window. Ben placed his hand over hers again giving it a squeeze, “Don’t worry they are going to love you.” Lisa smiled up at him, taking a deep breath she turned her body towards him, looking at his profile against the passing scenery. She loved the frown crease that appeared when he was concentrating and while he was driving the hand on the steering wheel kept drumming to the beat of the songs. “You know if acting doesn’t work out for you, you could always start a singing career.” She squeezed his thigh, turning her attention back to the scenery.

Benedict pulled into a parking space outside of a Victorian style house. She could see it was converted into flats. He got out of the car and jogged around to her side opening the door for her, “Milady.” He said while holding the door open for her, he held out his free hand and she took it, while unfolding herself from the car. He waited for her to adjust her dress, before closing the door. He took her hand intertwining their fingers, he pulled her hand towards his mouth placing a soft kiss on the back of her hand. “Come I want my parents to meet the love of my life.” Lisa blushed and followed him.

As Lisa walked towards the building she could see the door swing open and a plump white haired woman came bounding out of the door. She jogged towards them, and pulled Ben into a bear hug. Lisa stepped back watching the mother and son interact with each other, Wanda held Benedict’s face between her hands, “You’ve lost too much weight dear, what is it for this time?” she spun Benedict around looking him up and down, “Dear don’t you have any other shirts?” Lisa giggled as she looked at Benedict’s well worn blue shirt, “he does love that shirt.” She said softly and Wanda pushed Benedict out of the way, pulling Lisa into a bone crushing hug. Benedict smiled at her over his mothers shoulder giving her the thumbs up. Wanda held Lisa at arm’s length looking her over, “Mother this is Lisa, Lisa this is my mother Wanda Ventham.” Wanda pulled Lisa into another hug. “It’s nice to meet you dear.” Lisa smiled at Wanda, “It’s nice to finally meet you too, Mrs Ventham.” Wanda waved her hand at Lisa, “Oh please dear call me Wanda.” Lisa could hear the door opening again and saw a tall handsome white haired elderly gentlemen walking over to them. “Wanda dear, once you’ve made a big enough spectacle can we please return to our own place?” he held a hand out at Lisa, “I’m Timothy, but you can call me Tim. It’s nice to meet you.” Lisa looked up into his blue eyes, seeing a lot of Benedict in the older man’s face. “It’s a pleasure to meet you sir, my name is Lisa.” Timothy looked over at Benedict, “Oh I know your name, I had lots of late night conversations with my son about you.” Lisa looked over at Ben her mouth open in surprise and she was ecstatic when she saw he was blushing. “Oh really?” Lisa asked smiling at Benedict.