Lost and Found - SEQUEL TO SHERLOCK'S SECRET

A tentative knock woke them from their sleep.

"I'm, er, sorry to interrupt..." the doctor muttered shyly.

The men disentangled themselves from each other, trying to hide the smile and blush from their faces. "Sorry, doctor," though I'm not really sorry, John thought to himself. "What can we do for you?" he asked, picking up the cold cup of tea on the bench next to the hospital bed. John never could pass up the opportunity for a spot of tea.

"Perfectly alright, sir. I just came in to tell you that it seems Mr. Holmes is well enough to go home now. He will need a couple of days rest, plenty of fluids, that kind of stuff. I'm sure you can take excellent care of him, being of a medical background."

"Oh, I'll take great care of him, don't you worry," John replied, looking over at Sherlock and winking.

"Ooh," the Detective absentmindedly breathed, a mixture of curiosity and excitement.

John spat out his tea, laughing.

The Doctor looked at the floor, trying to hide his smile. "I'll, er, be off then. Just go to the main desk in the ward and they'll process you out."

"Thank you, Doctor."

The man turned around to walk away, but stopped, facing the men one more time. "Take care, Mr. Holmes. There are things in life worth sticking around for," he added, nodding his head slightly in John's direction.

A fuzzy feeling grew in Sherlock's stomach, touched at such kind words. Turning to look at John, the feeling only intensified. "There most certainly are, Doctor."

As the man's footsteps grew faint, John leaned in to Sherlock, kissing him with such affection and tenderness that it brought tears to Sherlock's eyes. "What – seriously, what, did I do to deserve you?" he whispered as they broke apart.

"I don't know, my love. But whatever it was, I am so glad you did it," John mumbled, leaning in for another kiss.

Sherlock smiled. "Let's go home."

A/N: I know this chapter is real short, but I'm already writing the next. Should hopefully be uploaded within the next couple of hours ^.^

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- oxyy-moron