𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝙶𝚁𝙴𝙰𝚃𝙴𝚂𝚃 𝙳𝙴𝚃𝙴𝙲𝚃𝙸𝚅𝙴

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[𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝙶𝚁𝙴𝙰𝚃𝙴𝚂𝚃 𝙳𝙴𝚃𝙴𝙲𝚃𝙸𝚅𝙴 @N0LlGHT]

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    𝚘𝚗𝚌𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚎𝚕𝚒𝚖𝚒𝚗𝚊𝚝𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚒𝚖𝚙𝚘𝚜𝚜𝚒𝚋𝚕𝚎 ,
    𝚠𝚑𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛 𝚛𝚎𝚖𝚊𝚒𝚗𝚜 , 𝚗𝚘 𝚖𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚑𝚘𝚠
    𝚒𝚖𝚙𝚕𝚊𝚞𝚜𝚒𝚋𝚕𝚎 — 𝚖𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝚋𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚝𝚛𝚞𝚝𝚑 .

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[𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝙶𝚁𝙴𝙰𝚃𝙴𝚂𝚃 𝙳𝙴𝚃𝙴𝙲𝚃𝙸𝚅𝙴 @N0LlGHT]

indecently low to grasp a hold of liam ‘ s upper thigh .

[𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝙶𝚁𝙴𝙰𝚃𝙴𝚂𝚃 𝙳𝙴𝚃𝙴𝙲𝚃𝙸𝚅𝙴 @N0LlGHT]

“ am i that obvious ? “

sherlock ‘ s chuckles turn into a somewhat hitched breath at the roaming fingers and his grin turns impish as he turns his head to place hungry kisses at his lover ‘ s jawline .

⤵︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎

[𝐿𝐼𝐴𝑀 𝑀𝑂𝑅𝐼𝐴𝑅𝑇𝑌 @L0rd0FCRIME0]

@N0LlGHT

A soft giggle left Liam as the lord laughed as they kissed, he was happy.

“ I bet you also are counting the amount of time till we arrive home. ”

His nimble long fingers ran over Sherlock's white button up under his black jacket.

“ God, you are beautiful. ”

[𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝙶𝚁𝙴𝙰𝚃𝙴𝚂𝚃 𝙳𝙴𝚃𝙴𝙲𝚃𝙸𝚅𝙴 @N0LlGHT]

“ i trust your deduction is the same as mine , perhaps better — professor . “

according to his own they should be close to the paddington crossing , close enough for him to dare to let his own hand wander

⤵︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎

[𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝙶𝚁𝙴𝙰𝚃𝙴𝚂𝚃 𝙳𝙴𝚃𝙴𝙲𝚃𝙸𝚅𝙴 @N0LlGHT]

lips yet again , eyes falling shut this time as he drinks in his presence .

[𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝙶𝚁𝙴𝙰𝚃𝙴𝚂𝚃 𝙳𝙴𝚃𝙴𝙲𝚃𝙸𝚅𝙴 @N0LlGHT]

sighing into the kiss , sherlock rubs at liam ‘ s neck with his thumb , pulling him as close as he can in their awkward position on the carriage couch while mentally tracking how long it would take before

⤵︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎

[𝐿𝐼𝐴𝑀 𝑀𝑂𝑅𝐼𝐴𝑅𝑇𝑌 @L0rd0FCRIME0]

@N0LlGHT

Liam's scarlet hues seemed to twinkle at the response, with a soft smile.

One of his hands removed from his neck and ran down over his heart.

“ Likewise Sherly.. ”

His lips met his softly while they stared at each other.

“ You make me weak in all the best ways. ”

[𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝙶𝚁𝙴𝙰𝚃𝙴𝚂𝚃 𝙳𝙴𝚃𝙴𝙲𝚃𝙸𝚅𝙴 @N0LlGHT]

they ‘ d get to be more comfortable — and remove that bloody wig .

“ it ‘ s a weakness i find i don ‘ t mind . “

glad to detect from the other ‘ s reaction that he gave the right answer , he chases his

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[𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝙶𝚁𝙴𝙰𝚃𝙴𝚂𝚃 𝙳𝙴𝚃𝙴𝙲𝚃𝙸𝚅𝙴 @N0LlGHT]

me feel a weakness i never thought myself capable of — yet the same can be said about the opposite because i am also stronger than i was before i met you . “

— the barely touched bag of heroin in his desk drawer is indicative enough .

[𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝙶𝚁𝙴𝙰𝚃𝙴𝚂𝚃 𝙳𝙴𝚃𝙴𝙲𝚃𝙸𝚅𝙴 @N0LlGHT]

there is something in the other ‘ s ruby gaze that almost causes him to hold his breath — he can ‘ t quiet put his finger on what it is , but it ‘ s intoxicating .

“ yes , liam . “

he keeps the same close proximity

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[𝐿𝐼𝐴𝑀 𝑀𝑂𝑅𝐼𝐴𝑅𝑇𝑌 @L0rd0FCRIME0]

Liam's hands immediately went around Sherlock's neck, staring up at him.

“ Yes.. you make me weak.. sometimes its hard to tell how you are feeling.. ”

His lips hovered over Sherlock's , eyes staring into @N0LlGHT 's eyes.

“ Do I make you weak? ”

[𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝙶𝚁𝙴𝙰𝚃𝙴𝚂𝚃 𝙳𝙴𝚃𝙴𝙲𝚃𝙸𝚅𝙴 @N0LlGHT]

— lips close enough for their breaths to mingle — as he offers a wide , genuine smile . hand sliding from thigh to waist , sherlock isn ‘ t sure whom of them he ‘ s steadying .

“ there are moments when you have made

⤵︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎

[𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝙶𝚁𝙴𝙰𝚃𝙴𝚂𝚃 𝙳𝙴𝚃𝙴𝙲𝚃𝙸𝚅𝙴 @N0LlGHT]

to say that you lack power over me , my lord ? because that is , indeed , an unfair statement . “

the look in his eyes should be proof enough — blue shade still darkened by the same hunger as before .

[𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝙶𝚁𝙴𝙰𝚃𝙴𝚂𝚃 𝙳𝙴𝚃𝙴𝙲𝚃𝙸𝚅𝙴 @N0LlGHT]

returning the kiss enthusiastically , sherlock slides one hand to hold the back of liam ‘ s neck — preferring the feeling of his skin to that of the wig — as his other goes to his thigh , shamelessly .

“ do you mean

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[𝐿𝐼𝐴𝑀 𝑀𝑂𝑅𝐼𝐴𝑅𝑇𝑌 @L0rd0FCRIME0]

“ Yes.. it would seem you do.. ”

His cheeks flame up immediately as he grabbed Sherlock into a passionate sweet kiss.

Upon pulling back , his ruby eyes sparkled.

“ You always manage to fluster me.. just by being near me.. ”

His lips pursed a bit.

“ its hardly fair @N0LlGHT.”

[𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝙶𝚁𝙴𝙰𝚃𝙴𝚂𝚃 𝙳𝙴𝚃𝙴𝙲𝚃𝙸𝚅𝙴 @N0LlGHT]

hell , liam . “

keeping his voice low enough for the driver not to hear he grins at his flustered husband .

“ did i get you that distracted ? “

[𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝙶𝚁𝙴𝙰𝚃𝙴𝚂𝚃 𝙳𝙴𝚃𝙴𝙲𝚃𝙸𝚅𝙴 @N0LlGHT]

smiling softly , sherlock turns to gently lift liam ‘ s face towards his own before leaning in to kiss him — lingering against his lips for a moment before pulling back and suddenly breaking out laughing .

“ bloody

⤵︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎

[𝐿𝐼𝐴𝑀 𝑀𝑂𝑅𝐼𝐴𝑅𝑇𝑌 @L0rd0FCRIME0]

@N0LlGHT

“ Ah.. right.. ”

He quickly recovers snapping out of it.

Of course he had mentioned his brother's name..

Sherlock always seemed to make him space out like that.

Upon getting in the carriage he turned bright red feeling like such a ditz.

(...con. )

[𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝙶𝚁𝙴𝙰𝚃𝙴𝚂𝚃 𝙳𝙴𝚃𝙴𝙲𝚃𝙸𝚅𝙴 @N0LlGHT]

detective peeks over his shoulder before following . given the noise on the street and the rough estimate of the distance to the closest spectator it ‘ s a good chance no one had heard anything clearly enough to take notice .

[𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝙶𝚁𝙴𝙰𝚃𝙴𝚂𝚃 𝙳𝙴𝚃𝙴𝙲𝚃𝙸𝚅𝙴 @N0LlGHT]

if there ever was a moment sherlock was glad to be an expert poker player it ‘ s this one . keeping his face straight he quickly pulls liam along to one of the carriages already waiting .

“ better not get

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[𝐿𝐼𝐴𝑀 𝑀𝑂𝑅𝐼𝐴𝑅𝑇𝑌 @L0rd0FCRIME0]

Liam shyly held onto Sherlock's finger as they left the building.

He tried to ignore the small stares but just stared up at Sherlock.

“I think this time, 221B street might be best.. knowing Louis.. he's probably waiting at home as we speak.”

His ruby eyes light up.

@N0LlGHT

[𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝙶𝚁𝙴𝙰𝚃𝙴𝚂𝚃 𝙳𝙴𝚃𝙴𝙲𝚃𝙸𝚅𝙴 @N0LlGHT]

too familiar with each other ‘ s personal affairs , wouldn ‘ t you say , love ? “

he squeezes the lord ‘ s hand in warning as he opens the door for him and helps him up the steps . giving the driver the address , the

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[𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝙶𝚁𝙴𝙰𝚃𝙴𝚂𝚃 𝙳𝙴𝚃𝙴𝙲𝚃𝙸𝚅𝙴 @N0LlGHT]

their trail .

“ where do you recon we would be most likely to sneak in — my place or yours ? “

a hotel might have been an option but far less secure than he ‘ d prefer now that the lamplight is upon him .

[𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝙶𝚁𝙴𝙰𝚃𝙴𝚂𝚃 𝙳𝙴𝚃𝙴𝙲𝚃𝙸𝚅𝙴 @N0LlGHT]

handing a wad of bills to the still staring cashier — one perk of being overworked is that he ‘ s actually managed to pay off his many debts and now has money to spare — sherlock chuckles before guiding them towards

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[𝐿𝐼𝐴𝑀 𝑀𝑂𝑅𝐼𝐴𝑅𝑇𝑌 @L0rd0FCRIME0]

@N0LlGHT

Liam stares at Sherlock clearly smitten as he instinctively leaned closer.

When they were both up at the register , his heart thudded.

His cheeks flushed.

“ I suppose we best be on our way then, wouldn't want you to be put in danger due to my brother. ”

[𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝙶𝚁𝙴𝙰𝚃𝙴𝚂𝚃 𝙳𝙴𝚃𝙴𝙲𝚃𝙸𝚅𝙴 @N0LlGHT]

the stairs .

“ let ‘ s hail a carriage from the side exit , then . can ‘ t be too careful . “

— not around any moriarty , would have made a good joke but walls have ears and so do the few ladies still following in

⤵︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎︎

[𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝙶𝚁𝙴𝙰𝚃𝙴𝚂𝚃 𝙳𝙴𝚃𝙴𝙲𝚃𝙸𝚅𝙴 @N0LlGHT]

more likely i get a chance to before your brother sends me off to the gallows . “

[𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝙶𝚁𝙴𝙰𝚃𝙴𝚂𝚃 𝙳𝙴𝚃𝙴𝙲𝚃𝙸𝚅𝙴 @N0LlGHT]

free hand adjusting barely out of place hair , the detective scans the room . there are noticeably less patrons than before — likely the ladies either left when they saw their pursuit was in vain or left to spread

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[𝐿𝐼𝐴𝑀 𝑀𝑂𝑅𝐼𝐴𝑅𝑇𝑌 @L0rd0FCRIME0]

@N0LlGHT

Liam blushed more, taking his hand squeezing it, as they head outside of the dressing room.

“ Oh? And what am I thinking? ”

A gleeful giggle left the lord.

“ Do tell.. ”

His cheeks darkened.

[𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝙶𝚁𝙴𝙰𝚃𝙴𝚂𝚃 𝙳𝙴𝚃𝙴𝙲𝚃𝙸𝚅𝙴 @N0LlGHT]

to prove if i ‘ m good to my word of the estimate i gave you earlier . “

leaning back with a smirk , he leads them both towards the awaiting — and wide eyed — sales lady .

“ — and that the sooner we leave , the

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