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Prompt: 
Blake: 
Sherlock stood in front of the mirror in the living room of the flat, trying to fix the collar on the his new button down shirt he bought for tonight but he was fidgety and nervous. This is first date...ever and he did not want to screw it up. Sherlock was the one who asked John to help him set him up on a date in the first place after all but he was feeling very nervous. John was standing in the back of Sherlock, trying to help him get ready and calm down at the same time.
“Sherlock, you do not need to dress up all fancy and stuff. It is just a dinner date.” John told him.
“I know that but I want to make a good impression.” Sherlock told John. Sherlock began to panic a bit as he was trying to fix the collar but his nerves were making it very difficult.
“AH! This stupid collar! ...Maybe I should just cancel or not show up.” Sherlock said, letting go of the collar. John put his hands on the collar and fixed it for him for a few seconds.
“There, there. Now, just take a deep breath and relax. Every thing will be fine.” John told him.
“But what if he sees me for the first time and feels replused by me?” Sherlock asked.
“He would not think that of you. Plus, he knows a little about you already but not a lot.” John replied.
“And this guy still agreed to go on a date with me?” Sherlock said. Sherlock was now really stressing out. He just did not want to screw up or look like an ass in front of his date.
“Sherlock, stop. You will be fine. You just need to take a chance. You may even have fun.” John said.
“I hope.” Sherlock said. John sighed then his phone began to beep. He looked at the screen and it was a text from Sherlock's date. It was letting him now that he was on his way there but he needed John to stand outside so he knew which flat to look for.
“He is on his way.” John told Sherlock. Sherlock turned around and looked at John.
“Shit. It's too late to cancel now but I do not want to cancel the date.” Sherlock thought. Sherlock sighed.
“How I do look? Do I look okay?” Sherlock asked.
“You look fantastic!” John answered with a thumbs up. Sherlock walked over to his chair and sat in it.
“Did he say how long it would be until he gets here?” Sherlock asked.
“No but he does not live that far away. He is driving here, though, just in case the resturant is a bit far..” John replied. Sherlock leaned back in to the chair and sighed.
“I just do not want to screw up this date, John. Also, I really know nothing about dating besides the stuff you told me.” Sherlock said.
“Sherlock, all you need to do is be yourself.” John told him.
“Me? Be myself? John...you know how I am. He will certainly...Oh God...I do not know if I can exactly go through with this!” Sherlock said. John walked over to Sherlock and put his hands on Sherlock's shoulders and looked him in the face.
“Sherlock, listen to me. Every thing will be fine and Blake is such a nice guy. He is really excited to meet you. Just relax and do not stress out over this.” John said. Sherlock sighed then let go of of Sherlock;s shoulders.
“You're right, John. I mean, I have not even meet the guy yet. ….I think I will be okay. It is my first date but I should not be stressing out over this but it is a bit nerve wraking. Wait...does he know this my first date, right?” Sherlock asked.
“Yes but he understands that you might be a bit nervous and is not weirded out at all by this fact. This is his first date in years as well. His late date was in high school. He's a really cool and down to Earth guy. Blake is also very intellegent, just like you.” John replied. John's phone beeped again. It was another text from Blake, letting John know that he about to arrive and park. John put his phone back in his pocket.
“Was that him again?” Sherlock asked.
“Yep. I need to go meet him out there so I will be back in a minute. Be right back.” John told him. John headed to the door and then outside, shutting the door behind him. When the door shut, Sherlock leaned forward, looked at the floor and took a deep breath.
“I just hope every thing goes well. I should not be freaking out like this but knowing me and how I act, I tend to put people off more than on. Plus, I reallt want to meet this guy. Wow..I have been so nervous in my life. I am going to try and make it through this without stessing out too much or worrying. After all, he could be an amazing guy.” Sherlock to himself but stopped as he heard footsteeps coming towards the door. Sherlock looked up at the door and stood up. As the door began to open, Sherlock took a breath and John walked in, still leaving the door open. John motioned the guy to come in and looked at Sherlock. The guy walked in and Sherlock's eyes widened. The man was younger but no more than 25 years old, dark black hair and gelled back, blues eyes, tan skin, height was about 6'3” and his weight was proprotioned to his height, plus he had some muscle. He also a button down shirt but with some jeans and sneakers and the shirt was open a bit around his chest (and some chest hair but not to much).
“Wow...he's hot!” Sherlock said, trying to stay calm as he looked at Blake.
“Sherlock, this is Blake. Blake, this is Sherlock Holmes.” John said, introducing them to each other. Blake walked over and held out his hand for Sherlock to shake.
“Pleasure to finally meet you, Sherlock.” Blake said. His voice was deep and he had an Amercian accent. Suddenly, a loud and happy noise came out of Sherlock's mouth after he heard Blake to him and he clamped his mouths with his hands, blushing and his eyes were closed.
“FUCKFUCKFUCKFUCKFUCKFUCKFUCK...fffffffffffffffffuck.” Sherlock thought in his head, thinking he just made things akaward for every one in the room, including John. He opened after hearing someone giggle. It was Blake and he had a smile on his face. Shelrock reomved his hands form his mouth.
“Sorry about that....wait...you are not weirded out by that?! Sherlock asked. Blake calmed down but still had a smile on his face.
“Not at all. Actually, that sounded adorable. Plus, we all are weird. It is not a bad thing.” Blake replied. The blush turned in to an even dark flush red across his face and cheeks, smiling. John was smiling as well and then looked at his watch.
“Well, you two better get going. You still have a date to go on.” John said.
“Are you ready to go now or do you need another minute to make sure that have what you need?” Blake asked. He wanted Sherlock to feel comfortable around him.
“I actually am ready to go now if you are.” Sherlock said.
“Excellent!” Blake said. Blake put his arm down and moved towards the door, waiting for Sherlock.
“You first, Mr. Holmes.” Blake said. Sherlock smiled and walked over to Blake. John see that Sherlock was now happy and calmed down since he met Blake.
“Have him back at a reasonable time.” John said, being playfully and joking.
“Oh, piss off, John!” Sherlock said as he was giggling. John smiled.
“Just go and fun, you two.” John said.
“Okay, Dad.” Blake said, adding to the joking which made Sherlock giggle even harder.
“Oh, he is funny, sweet and gorgeous.” Sherlock thought to himself, mentally fanning himself. John gave them both finger and both fo them gave one back to him. John laughed and then told them goodbye before they official said good bye and headed downstairs. As they were heading out the building door, Mrs. Hudson was peaking outside her door but was not going to say any thing or draw attention. She heard about Sherlock having a date tonight so she wanted to see the person. After leaving the building, Blake stopped, which cause Sherlock to stop, too. There were people also walking around the area
“Is everything alright?” Sherlock asked Blake. Blake nodded.
“Wait right here, please. I forgot that I had something in the car. Don't look.” Blake said, heading to the car. Sherlock turned his head and looked to the side of him and down the street. There were and are people looking at him but he was not nervous. About 10 seconds, later, Blake returned to stood in front of Sherlock, holding something. Plus, people were now staring at them both.
“For you.” Blake said. Sherlock turned his head and his eyes widened in surprise.Blake was holding a bouquet that consisted of 4 black, 4 red and 4 white roses.
“These are for me?” Sherlock asked, feeling happy.
“Yes. I know it is bit corny and old fashioned stuff to get a date flowers but I was not sure what to get you.” Blake said. Sherlock gently took the flowers out of Blake's hands and looked him and the flowers.
“Oh...you did not have to get me any thing but...this is very sweet of you.” Sherlock said to him.
“Awe. Thank you. I tried to make it based on your work.” Blake said. The Red roses represent blood, black roses represented death but Sherlock could not make out what the white roses meant.
“And what do the white roses represent? I am just curious.” Sherlock asked.
“I was trying to based them on being human skulls but I failed.” Blake said. Sherlock smiled.
“Thank you for the flowers and I really like that idea.” Sherlock told him.
“You are welcome.” Blake said. Sherlock and Blake then headed over to his car and Blake opened the passanger car door for Sherlock. Sherlock got in and then Blake made sure Sherlock was in the car before he shut the door then he got in on the Driver's side and then closed his door. Both men buckled up and then sat for another minute.
“Well, where do you want to go eat? I am up for any thing.” Blake asked. Sherlock did not want to go to his usual place so he picked a place that he rarely goes to.
“How about some Chinese, then.” Sherlock answered. Blake smiled.
“You know what, I WAS actually going to recommend a Chinese place. It is a little outside of town but it is amazing and I know the owner, who is a total sweetheart.” Blake said. Sherlock agreed to go to that Chinese restaurant then Blake started up the car and then pulled out and headed to the restaurant. It took about 15 minutes to get there but the drive there is worth it. Sherlock and Blake talked for a bit before getting there and Sherlock was already starting to really like him a lot but he wanted to save the questions and conversation for when they got there and were in the restaurant.
“By the way, am I too dressed up for this place? Sherlock asked, making sure that he did not stand out too much.
“Oh no, not at all. In fact, a lot of rich business owners and workers eat there in their expensive work clothes for meetings and such. So, you are fine. Personally, I wore a button down shirt is because I wanted to.” Blake answered.
“Same here with my clothes.” Sherlock said. A couple of minutes later, they arrived at the restaurant and Blake parked the car and helped Sherlock out of it. As they walked to the restaurant, Sherlock noticed that Blake was actually in to him and liked him. They stopped at the door and Blake grabbed the handle.
“You go first.” Blake said. Sherlock nodded and as soon as Blake opened the door, Sherlock stepped in and then Blake followed Sherlock behind in to the resturant, shutting the door behind him.
And now...Sherlock's first date has officially begun. Where is going to happen during, well, they are just going to have to find out if this is only going to be their only date or if a second date is going to happen. But for now, Sherlock just wanted to get through this one...hopefully.