Secrets [Johnlock]

5: Alterations

John had been away with his sister for a weekend, leaving Sherlock alone in the flat. Mrs Hudson had been up to check on him regularly but having her wasn't the same as having his doctor. Clients had been emailing with the most tedious of cases, and he wanted to share them, but the landlady wasn't as understanding. She didn't even listen half of the time, just scooping up wrappers and socks, then leaving as quickly as she came.

Sherlock's boyfriend would be arriving at around ten o'clock, catching three trains and getting a cab the rest of the way. Friday night seemed more like months ago and the detective was becoming impatient. Scratch that, it was almost impossible to wait. Feeling bored and missing John terribly, he reached for his phone and started to type rapidly.

What are you doing? -SH

Actually, I don't care. Talk to me. -SH

I'm getting into bed. Harry and I just came back :)

Set an alarm for in the morning. I don't want you missing your train. -SH

Aww, have you been missing me?

Yes. It's been hellish not having you here. -SH

Because you want me near or because you've had nobody to complain to?

Both. I have plans for when you return. -SH

Oh dear, I feel like I should be worried.

Don't be. I have put a lot of thought into it. -SH

That's what scares me.

Ugh. You should be home now. -SH

No I shouldn't, I'll be back tomorrow.

I also asked you to make me a drink. -SH

Sherlock, I'm not home!

That's hardly my fault. -SH

And I can tell you're sighing at me. -SH

I am sighing at you. That's ridiculous. When did you ask that, to nobody?

Yesterday. -SH

And you haven't had a drink since then?!

Of course I have, Mrs Hudson made me one instead. -SH

You need to learn to manage without me.

Why? -SH

Because I'm not going to be there all the time.

Why? -SH

Because... I don't know, I'll be at Harry's sometimes.

Not likely, she's annoyed you again. In fact you've had another row. -SH

How the hell do you know that?

I observed. -SH

Observed what? You're not here!

You're texting me instead of spending your last night with your sister. If you'd merely annoyed one another, you'd be back with her for the last time, probably watching a cheesy TV show with a pizza. You're more than annoyed, you're angry. And you've gone to bed. Luckily, I texted you and you're responding immediately in a desperate attempt to distract yourself from previous events. -SH