To Be So Young And In Love

Chapter 68

Chapter 68

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"I'm going to miss this place when we're in London." John said in passing as he sat in the garden with Sherlock. They lay on the grass contently.

"Why do you say 'this place'?" Sherlock asked.

"Buildings are just buildings. Sure, this place is a home for me, but when it comes down to it I'll be at home even in London, as long as I'm with you." John said and turned his face to look at Sherlock, who was smiling at him.

"You are such a romantic, John." Sherlock smirked.

John shrugged "I'm just honest." He justified himself.

"Yes, you are." Sherlock said and he sat half-up on his elbow and leant his head down. He kissed John languidly and lovingly, his answers were in that kiss 'You're my home too'.

"Oi! Lover-boys! Get your tongues back in your own mouths and get inside! Mum and Dad want to start packing up your stuff! We'll do this house now, and later we'll go and get your stuff from Uncle Ron's and Aunt Kathy's house. You live in both." Harry explained and went inside.

Sherlock and John made their way inside and started packing their clothes and stuff that they wanted to take, like books and lamps and random things they have in their room. Soon John's room looked barren and empty, only furniture and a few bits and bobs that they didn't need were left behind.

When Sherlock and John had gone to Sherlock's house to pack Alan and Julie stood in John's room.

"He's grown up." Julie said, she choked on her words as tears overflowed.

Alan pulled her into a hug.

"He's our son. Our baby boy, he always will be." He said gently, rubbing he back in hopes of comforting her.

"I'm just being silly. I've always known that our children would grow up, but now it's here. I used to be able to hold him in my arms, my little John. And now he's married and going to live in London." She said, tears ran down her cheeks and she buried her face in her husband's neck.

"I don't want him to go either." Alan said and suddenly his body was overtaken with sobs. The parents cried together for the old days.

"We're being so stupid. I'm happy for him, of course I am, and very proud... I suppose it's just hard to not be who your child relies on any more." Alan said, sniffling.

"Yeah." Julie nodded.

"Please don't cry." They heard their son's voice from the doorway.

They turned to him and both attempted to compose themselves.

"We're being silly." Julie said.

"No, you're not." John said quietly and put the bag he had in his hands on the floor. He walked quickly over to them and put his arms around them both and within a few moments he was wrapped up in his parent's arms.

"It's alright." John said quietly.

"We know. It is." Alan nodded.

Sherlock stood in the doorway and gave a small smile then turned and went to walk away and give the family a moment.

"I know you're there, Sherlock." John's fond voice could be heard, though it was a bit muffled.

"I thought I'd give you a family moment." Sherlock explained.

"You're part of the family." Julie said.

Sherlock smiled and said "Thank you. But... have some time with your son. I think my mum and dad want me over for dinner today. See you later, John." Sherlock said, went over, pressed a kiss to the back of John's head, and left.

His parents enjoyed spending some time with just Sherlock. Though both families loved their son-in-laws it was important to have some quality time with their own children sometimes.

Sherlock and John got into Sherlock's bed that night; both rooms were so bare without their stuff dotted around.

"Are your parents okay?" Sherlock asked quietly as he caressed John's bare chest. Sherlock had his head settled comfortably on John's shoulder.

"Yes, they'll be fine. I suppose they just have to let me go a little bit. What about yours?" John asked.

"Fine, I can tell on the inside they're a bit sad and worried about how we'll do in London on our own, but they're fine." Sherlock said.

"We'll have to make an effort to ring them as much as we can. And visit." John commented.

"Of course." Sherlock nodded.

"I know it's always sad when parts of our lives come to an end, but we have to move forward and... I suppose, start the next chapter." John said.

"We'll be fine. We'll be together." Sherlock said.

"That we will." John smiled and kissed Sherlock's forehead.