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How he asked you out

Sherlock
You were at work leaning on Anderson's desk and talking with him and Sally. The three of you just had gotten a break and you wanted to chat with Sally who you grew to be friends with but Anderson interfered and now was a part of the conversation as well.
Your chat was interrupted by elevator opening revealing John and Sherlock. When they saw you John started smiling and poking Sherlock with his elbow who now began to blush furiously what seriously not like him. You waved them before both vanished into Lestrade's office. Only John had returned your gesture. Sherlock behaved weird. You noticed on the first glance. Usually he would come and greet you before going off to get his case from Greg but today he didn't even look into your eyes directly. You were going to confront him later when he came out again you decided.

~meanwhile~
'Promise is a promise Sherlock.' John said slightly amused. He had made Sherlock swear to ask you out on a date the next time he saw you after he accidentally had confessed his feelings towards you. You had visited Sherlock at their flat and as you left Sherlock under his breath whispered 'Don't leave me.' in your direction. He didn't want you to hear it but John obviously did as Sherlock didn't notice him standing right behind him grinning.
'There are people dying everywhere, children starving on this planet. And all you care about is a bloody date.' Sherlock tried to distract John but now Lestrade interfered.
'The great Sherlock Holmes scared of a woman. Scared of rejection.' he nearly laughed. He also knew of his crush towards you. Everybody knew except for you. You had always been oblivious with this kind of stuff.
'Goddammit. Jeffrey don't you start. Ok, ok I will ask her, but only when you separate your lapdogs from her.' he said gesturing towards Sally and Anderson.
So he exited Lestrade's office. Lestrade called Sally and Anderson in. Now Sherlock really started to get nervous as he walked over to you who shot him questioning looks. He didn't know what to do so his impulses took over.

'Sherlock what are--' you were interrupted by him suddenly hugging you. He wrapped his arms around you as your face heated up. Nobody would say a word. You just half sat on Anderson's desk being embraced by Sherlock Holmes and watched by Lestrade, John, Sally and Anderson from Lestrade's office.
You began patting Sherlock's back growing a little uncomfortable in your position.
'Are you alright?' you asked him genuinely confused of his actions. He had never before acted like this. Not towards you. Not towards anyone else.
'Will you go out with me?' he asked.
'What?' You had understood his question but you were just so confused.
'Will... you go out with me? Maybe for dinner. It's alright if you say no.' he said. His moment of confidence was over.
'Yes. I would love to.' you stated truthfully. With this he broke your hug and took both your shoulders in his hands. He smiled at you relieved hugging you again even tighter than before but this time you hugged back. John rushed by patting Sherlock's shoulder in a manner only a best friend would do. You could see he was proud of his friend.

John
He actually didn't ask you out. You two just ended up on a date together. You were having coffee together and he was walking you home from work like most of your days. But this time was different. This time he was different and when you stood on the stairs to your apartment your hair full of snow, your eyes litten up and the way you passionately talked he just couldn't help it. So he made you turn towards him and kissed you.
It wasn't a date but you two made it one.

Greg
He did by accident. You were John's sister who had grown to be friends with Greg. The two of you would go having coffee occasionally but not like a date. And if the weather was too bad he would pick you up from work so that you wouldn't get sick. He was the best friend you ever had but you wanted more than that. But you not wanting to destroy what you had tried to swallow your feelings towards him. Little did you know that his were mutual. He had tried talking to you several times about it but had always chickened out. And his love for you grew ever time he saw you not believing you two would ever happen.