Sherlock opened the door to his flat and found Maya curled up in his chair looking intently at her phone.
"Chips are here" he said. "What are you doing?"
Maya jumped up and grabbed a portion whilst Sherlock scooted around her and sat in his chair. She raised her eyebrows but took the chair opposite going back to her phone.
"Thank you. I was just browsing Tumblr."
"Tumblr?"
Maya laughed. Sherlock noticed it was light and sounded like a bell ringing gently. It was so, familiar. "Don't ask!" She said still chuckling at his bemused face.
"We need to talk" Sherlock threw aside his portion and leant forward. Maya looked up and chewed on a chip.
"I understand that you are my daughter and are not yet an adult. You are welcome to stay here in the spare room. I will try my best to be a proper dad."
Maya looked tearfully at him. She was right in front of him, staring him in the face. He looked worried as her eyes filled with salty water and started to spill down her cheeks.
"I'n sorry" he stammered standing up. Maya laughed again but it mixed with a sob and didn't sound so beautiful. She stood up and wrapped her arms around Sherlock breathing slowly and for the first time in her life she felt protected. Sherlock stood stock still, his eyes wide and uncomfortable. Then he stretched out his arms and carefully patted Maya on the back.
"We'll be okay" Maya said, her voice muffled in his shoulder.
"I damn hope so" replied Sherlock.
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Brilliant - A Sherlock Fanfiction
FanfictionMaya has grown up in an orphanage, she has no clue of who her family are but she's looking for her dad. Then she finds him, Sherlock Holmes. The only consulting detective and the one person with absolutely no feelings. Sherlock and Maya tackle th...
