*Sherlock POV*
Someone is shaking my shoulder, their grip too tight.
"Get off."
I cant hear my voice, panicking when I realize this means I also cant figure out where I am. The room is cold, air smelling of antiseptic with a tinge of blood. My body feels weightless, barely there as I strain to open my eyes. Something touches my hand, a gentle pressure that doesnt move until I try to pull my hand away. I try to move again, barely able to open my eyes. Mycroft is sitting beside me, smiling softly when he sees my eyes are open. He says something, but no words reach my ears. I frown slightly, struggling to reach out and take his hand. Someone else walks in, appearing to yell something before they pull me into a gentle hug.
"Mycroft..."
My brother turns to face me again, still holding Greg's hand. He says something that, still, is unable to be heard. I am able to gain a limited range of motion back rather quickly, motioning for my mobile as soon as I am able to. Mycroft brings it over, sitting back down in the chair beside me as I unlock it.
Hey. -SH
Are you okay? -MH
I can't hear anything. Obviously. -SH
How do you feel? -MH
Weightless. Scared. Dead. No pain, not yet. -SH
Always had a flare for the dramatic. -MH
Have I? -SH
Always. -MH
I smile, watchimg Greg grab his mobile and message me as well.
Want a group chat? -GL
He looks at me, smiling when I nod.
Hey. Everyone in here alright? -GL
Yes. -SH
Of course. Thanks love. -MH
How do you feel? -SH
Where's John? -SH
Ill explain later. -MH
Now. -SH
The pair share a look, wincing when they realize there's no way out of the question.
Ill tell you once your hearing returns. Until then, no more questions about the matter. -MH
Fine. -SH
Got to go, have to finish with the investigation on this case. Be careful, and let me know when you can hear things again. -GL
Sure. -SH
Greg hugs me lightly, kissing Mycroft before leaving the room.
I'm going to check on something, they never said anything about hearing loss. Ill be right back. Dont do anything stupid. -MH
He walks out, leaving me alone to my thoughts.
Are you okay? -SH
John? -SH
I sigh, turning off my mobile and lying back down in an attempt to get some sleep.
