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John: Sherlock! *calls out of a cab as it pulls up to a crime scene*
Lestrade: Hi John, we can go inside in a few. They’re just scoping out the place. *points at the crime scene inside a three story run down housing building*
John: Ok, thanks. *gives a nod towards Lestrade and Anderson who are conversing a few meters away.
John: Hey Sherlock.
Sherlock: Hmm. *staring off into space*
John: I was wondering if we could have a few words?
Sherlock: *stares blankly nodding along*
John: *in a hushed tone* In private?
Sherlock: Here is fine John.
John: Okay then. I wanted to let you know that I am aware of your sexual relations with doctor Hooper.
Sherlock: *splutters* Excuse me? What conclusions have you drawn to come to that conclusion?
John: I heard banging.
Sherlock: So?
John: Sherlock, it was… repetitive.
Sherlock: And?
John: I heard banging and shouting… to a deity.
Sherlock: *scoffs*
John: What! You said her name a lot for starters and there was panting. *obviously embarrassed*
Sherlock: I was… playing video games. *discreetly*
John: Video games? *looks at Sherlock incredulously*
Sherlock: Well, yes. I bought an Xbox.
John: I thought you said video games were a waste of time?
Sherlock: It was for a case. I was bored.
John: Why was there banging? And you definitely said Molly. Sherlock, I heard a woman’s voice.
Sherlock: Well, yes John of course. *speaking pace picks up* Molly and I were playing Call of Duty and I was losing. I get very into my work, John, and I don’t like losing so you obviously heard me banging the remote when I died.
John: *puzzled and not convinced* What about the panting?
Sherlock: That was my character. I had the volume very high to really get into it.
John: I heard her say “faster,” and “in already,” *with raised eyebrows* how do you explain that?
Sherlock: We were working together that time and encroaching an undiscovered building and I was trying to get a better idea of what was inside, but no, she just wanted to jump right in there! *a little heated*
John: Ok, ok. Calm down. But Sherlock, you shouted, *whispers* “Fuck, oh god. Fuck.”
Sherlock: *smiling* she really is much better than I at the game. I was frustrated.
Anderson: What’s this I hear about the great Sherlock Holmes losing at something? *overhearing the end of the conversation*
Sherlock: Not now Anderson. This does not concern you.
John: *shoots Sherlock a weird look* Don’t mind him Anderson. He seems to be frustrated.
Lestrade: Ok, we can go in now. Come on Anderson. *the two walk off*
John: Do you think I can come over one day and play? Mary doesn’t want me spending money on that sort of – *is interrupted by Sherlock*
Sherlock: Of course I was having sex with Molly! Thanks for spying on us by the way. That was sarcasm if you didn’t catch that.
John: *shakes his head at Sherlock* I came by to visit and in my defence I thought there had been a break in or something from the noise at first. Why did you make up that lie about playing video games by the way?
Sherlock: Anderson might have overheard and let’s be honest, if Anderson found out that Molly and I have been dating, he might have ruptured a vein or something far worse.
John: *surprised* Dating? As in a relationship? I thought that wasn’t you area?
Sherlock: I lied.
John: You lied? Wait! Hold on.
Sherlock: Hold onto what John? *grins cheekily*
John: Oh, bullocks. Don’t avoid this Sherlock. How long have you and Molly Hooper been dating?
Sherlock: I can probably get a discounted Xbox from one of my prier clients if you want.
John: Sherlock! *steps in front of Sherlock; stopping him from walking any further* I’ll tell everyone in that crime scene if you don’t answer now and keep avoiding the question.
Sherlock: *sighs heavily* remember when I faked my suicide…
John: Three years? *stands there stunned as Sherlock continues walking into the building*
Sherlock: Come on, John.
John: Three years… three years. *catches up, but is still zoned out –questioning all facts about his friend that he has come to understand as true*