221 Reasons To Love You//Sherlock Love Story

Chapter Fifteen- Reporters Cafés and Fangirls

Bethany's head was lying against Sherlock's chest. She smiled and sat up. Her dizziness had gone away. Bethany noticed that Sherlock was still asleep, so she let him get rest. Bethany heard John and Mrs.Hudson in the kitchen. She opened the door and walked over to them.

"Oh dear. Bethany. Are you alright?" Mrs.H went over to Beth, giving her a big squeeze.

"I'm fine, Mrs.H. Thanks for your concern." Beth felt awkward and began to cough. Mrs.H was squeezing her rather tightly, for an old woman.

"I'm glad your alright, Beth. Sherlock was a mess." John confessed. She gave him a warm smile.

"Thanks for comforting him." Bethany gave John a quick hug.

"What?" John knew what she was talking about.

"I heard you over the phone with Sherlock. Thank you." Bethany laughed. She walked over to the fridge.

"Did you fix the major problem, John?" Bethany chuckled.

"What? Oh. The coffee? No. We're still out." John pretended to cry.

"Alright, love. I'll go to the shop and get some." Mrs.H offered.

"Thanks. And could you get some milk too?" Bethany begged. Mrs.H sighed and walked out the door. Bethany turned to face John.

"Sherlock said that I... 'made him human'... what does that mean?" Beth questioned.

"Sherlock didn't really act like a human before. More like an unemotional robot with a love for murders. No he has opened up his emotions, and let's some of the world see them." John explained.

"I was told that I did that." Bethany remarked. John nodded.

"You did. He was in a 'funk' when I left to be with Mary, and you, well, 'defunked' him." John laughed at the word 'funk'. Bethany joined in and heard Sherlock begin to snore from the room.

"Maybe we should go get somethin' to eat. Sherlock needs to rest." Beth suggested.

"After you." John teased. Bethany gave him a bow.

"Why thank you, kind sir." she replied in a sophisticated tone. They hid their laughter and headed for a coffee shop. They were stopped by several reporters along the way.

"Can you please stop? I need some food!" Beth shouted. Most of the reporters slowly backed away, but one stayed.

"Miss Greene. I was just wondering, what was it like, to be on the moon." The shy reporter questioned. Bethany sighed and gave them a fake smile.

"Well, it was actually quite peaceful, despite all of the frantic patients. The moon was so beautiful. We were trapped in a dome, holding all of the oxygen in. So we were allowed outside. The view was beautiful. Being in space with limited air and no guaranteed return was terrifying, but being able to see the Earth and space took away the terror for a few minutes, until we needed to go inside. It was a wonderful experience, until I lost oxygen and passed out." Bethany confessed. The reporter smiled.

"Thank you for that information. Another question, if it's not too much to ask." The reporter gave Bethany a big smile and she groaned.

"Fine," The reporter cheered. "One more. That's it." Bethany demanded in a firm voice. The reporter nodded his head and flipped to the question in his notebook.

"I suspect that you have noticed that 'Bethlock' has become a new Twitter trend. Is it true that you and consulting detective Sherlock Holmes are in a relationship?" the reporter put the microphone in Beth's face. She didn't want to tell them that they were, but she didn't want to lie.

"I'm sorry to say that we are just friends." Bethany choked on her words.

"But he gave you a kiss." The reporter smirked.

"Friends can kiss. Sherlock was just really worried and he was.. relieved to have me back on Earth." Bethany quickly walked away and avoided any further questions.

"That's why you don't answer questions, Bethany. You might end up having to lie." John smirked. Bethany slapped his arm.

"Oh shut up." She growled and stormed into the café. John ordered some coffee and a bagel. Bethany ordered an iced caramel coffee with whipped cream and a cream cheese bagel. As they waited for their order, a group of girls outside noticed them.

"Oh my gosh!!!! It's John and Bethany!" one girl hollered. They all squirmed into the café and pulled out their phones.

"Pictures?" one girl begged. John and Beth sighed as the girl snapped a photo. "PERFECT!" She yelled. Bethany jumped at the sound. The other five girls took pictures and ran out.

"God. Is it always going to be like this?" Bethany groaned. John laughed and nodded.

"Yup. That's why Sherlock has the hat. You might need something. Maybe one of those floppy beach hats." John joked. Bethany laughed and heard her name. She looked at the counter, with their meal. Bethany cheered and jumped up to recieve their order. She handed the woman the money and hopped back into her seat. John grabbed his bagel and ripped it out of the tin foil.

"Jeeze, John! Give the poor bagel a chance!" Bethany teased. John rolled his eyes, stuffing the bagel in his mouth. Bethany laughed and took a sip of her coffee.

Sherlock's picture popped up on Bethany's screen.

"Hello, Sherlock." Bethany groaned.

"Where are you?" Sherlock yelled into the phone.

"Woah. Calm down, love. I'm at the cafe with John across the street. Sherlock, I'm fine." Bethany confirmed.

"Last time you just went out to go see Martha. Then you end up on the moon!" Sherlock's tone lowered.

"Sherlock. We can leave now, if you want. John and I are almost done." Bethany suggested. Sherlock sighed.

"No. You can stay. Besides, it's really busy here. I have..... I'm....... Finding out.... how to make..... toothpaste....." Sherlock paused. Bethany laughed.

"Alright, Sherlock. Have fun making toothpaste. I love you."

"Right. Love you too. Be safe, Beth." Sherlock hung up.