Fic: Little things - Chapter 22 & 23 of 62 - Blur & Benedict

[bradspyjamas]

Title: Little things
Author: bradspyjamas
Rating: PG13 - mpreg with mentions of sex but nothing graphic
Status: WIP - all chapters written but later ones being edited.
Tags: Johnlock, Post-Reichenbach, Mpreg, Omegaverse (my own version), angst, fluff, established relationship.
Disclaimer: Sherlock belongs to ACD, the BBC, Moffat and Gatiss - no copyright infringement intended.
Summary: John held himself together after Sherlock jumped but the emotional strain was enormous and Sherlock didn't fare much better. When Sherlock finally returned they were both just so glad to reaffirm their bond they didn't really think about the future, or if they did they simply assumed their lives would carry on as they always had. 

Needless to say they soon discover that their prolonged separation has had a very specific effect on John; the results of which mean nothing will ever be the same again.

Told entirely in 221B’s this story charts all the little things Sherlock and John experience as their lives change forever.  

The B’s so far are Blood, Breathe, Bag, Beta, Bucket, Brother, Brilliant, Bet, Best, Bother, Bang, Bleak, Beginning, Baby, Born, Biscuit, Beneath, Bump, Basement, Beetroot, Blimp, Blur & Benedict.

Author's Note: This isn't standard Omegaverse because, as I'm not comfortable writing dub/non-con scenes, I decided to create my own version. If you want to know more about it, I've done an explanatory post here.

Chapter 22 - Blur

‘… maybe if I … nope … Damn! … Well, I guess there’s no passing you off as a few too many take-aways now, is there little one?’

Sherlock creeps closer to the bedroom door, entranced by both the content of the one-sided conversation and the love in John’s voice. He’s quite glad no-one can see him right now because he knows he’d have no hope of disguising the fact that sentiment has become something Sherlock Holmes does do. Quite emphatically, if the lump in his throat is anything to go by.

‘I don’t mind … not really, but …’

A scraping noise informs Sherlock that John’s opening a drawer.

‘… couldn’t you have held off your growth spurt for another few days? These were the only pair of trousers Daddy could still button.’

If Sherlock thought his throat had been tight before it’s nothing to how it feels now he’s peeking round the door. John, naked bar a pair of white cotton shorts that ride low under his growing abdomen, is kneeling next to the wardrobe and absently rubbing the neat bump as he sorts through the clothes.

‘Right then, little one,’ John murmurs, ‘looks like track bottoms and a trip to the shops. Let’s hope your Papa doesn’t mind.’

‘He doesn’t,’ Sherlock husks, stealth forgotten as his emotions overwhelm him and his vision begins to blur.

Chapter 23 - Benedict

‘This subject is not up for debate,’ Sherlock mutters as John shifts his weight to his other leg, self-consciously rubbing the underside of his now obvious bump, ‘it’s our decision and that’s final.’

They’re attending the opening of an exhibit at the British Museum, ostensibly because Mycroft invited them but in reality because the main suspect in Sherlock’s latest case is one of the sponsors. John’s enjoying being somewhere that isn’t the flat, the Yard or the supermarket but the attention he’s getting from the other guests and the press photographers is getting a little wearing; Sherlock’s fame exploded on his return, making John’s pregnancy news with a capital N.

‘It was merely a suggestion,’ Mycroft counters, eyes flicking over John and then half turning to shield him from the worst of the scrutiny, ‘and it would make Mummy so happy.’

‘We’ll consider it,’ John says, shooting Mycroft a grateful look which he acknowledges with a minute tilt of his head.

‘We will not,’ Sherlock glares at Mycroft for emphasis.

‘Fine. I’ll consider it then.  Arthur’s certainly better than the names you’ve been coming up with.’

‘What’s wrong with Benedict?’ Sherlock frowns, indignant, ‘or Lucius, or Cai?’ 

Mycroft smirks at the expression on John’s face, ‘Focusing on Shakespeare and the Classics then?’

‘Yes,’ John sighs, ‘although I do quite like Benedict.’

Previous chapters - Chapters 1, 2 & 3 | Chapter 4 | Chapter 5 | Chapter 6 | Chapter 7 | Chapter 8 | Chapter 9 |   Chapter 10 | Chapter 11 | Chapter 12  | Chapter 13 | Chapter 14 | Chapter 15 | Chapter 16 | Chapter 17 | Chapter 18 | Chapter 19 | Chapter 20 | Chapter 21 
Next chapters - Chapters 24 & 25

Comments

[azriona.livejournal.com]

The only good thing about missing a chapter is it means so much more to catch up on! I really liked these three chapters, but especially "Blur". So sweet - it make me wish I could draw, the imagine of Sherlock listening at the door, and John on the other side in the background, digging through his doors and keeping up a monologue with his baby bump.

And of course John would like Benedict. (Although really, what is wrong with Arthur? Definitely better than Lucius, which just brings up the whole Harry Potter connection....)

I'm still loving this series. I can't wait for more. :)

[bradspyjamas.livejournal.com]

Yes, I do so wish I could draw too, as that image would have been rendered in charcoal, pastels and oils by now if I could!
The problem with Arthur? Nothing, other than Mycroft being the one to suggest it!
And I'm so pleased you're still enjoying it. The number of chapters grew again today but I think I'm done adding bits now. Hopefully the remaining 37 will be just as enjoyable (although there is angst!)

[kholly.livejournal.com]

Not that I really would have cared, but with Sherlock so sure it's a boy I really hope it's a girl and they sit there looking down at their daughter realizing they never considered girls names.

[bradspyjamas.livejournal.com]

Yes, Sherlock is being particularly obstinate about the gender. Glad you're enjoying this :)

[impulsereader.livejournal.com]

Oh my, emotional Sherlock is lovely here. Well done. We were due for an acknowledgement that this is a bit ooc for him, but that he's growing...and this was just the right touch.

Benedict is very clearly the best of Sherlock's suggestions, and - what's that? Mycroft is an ACD fanboy? What a lovely reflection of his actor...

I also love how sympathetic your Mycroft is. I tend to picture and write the brothers as antagonistic toward each other mainly for show, so it's always nice to see another author agreeing with that view. :-)

[bradspyjamas.livejournal.com]

It is nice to know we're not alone in our Mycroft sympathies.
And I'm glad the bit from Sherlock's POV worked for you. I do worry about Sherlock's characterisation even if he does seem to be writing himself most of the time!