69 Shades of You....

One day, a blog was born. It was a blog for beautiful men, but one rose above all. On that day, this became a Sherlock/Benedict Cumberbatch blog. This also became the home for my fiction - specifically The Flatmate Series. Stay for an hour, stay for life. Thank you for visiting and enriching my life.

[69shadesofyou]

Do you have for a queen size bed

Holy shit....I forgot I had this blog. 

[divine529]

Sherlock Fanfic Rec List 2 (Mostly Johnlock with a Smattering of Mystrade)

I did my best categorizing these fics but some of you may disagree with me and I’m open so feel free to let me know if you think a fic under a category should be changed. Also if a link is broken or incorrect, feel free to let me know! 

Here are a few things you should know before you read though:

Look at the ratings! Most are M or T but there are a few (not many) K rated fics.

I use M and E ratings interchangeably because it makes life easier, if you wish me to change this, let me know.

Read the descriptions because I will warn you of things such as triggers or things that are prominent.

All series are put as whatever it says on AO3 (if a series is incomplete but all stories are complete, it will be listed as incomplete and vice versa)

Send the authors your love because I know as an author myself we love feedback. I promise we won’t hurt you

AUs

Floriography - 1bmisscharlie - M: 7 chapters (complete)

I’ve been looking for a fic like this for ages and I’m so glad I found one! Floriography or the language of flowers is a very beautiful and powerful thing. John is getting married (not to Sherlock) and Sherlock is his florist and a painful and beautiful romance starts to bloom. Warnings: infidelity.

Pull the Stars from the Sky - roane - M: 11 chapters (complete)

Rock band AU. Sherlock is a recovering drug addict rocker and John becomes his manager for tour. It’s a lot of fun and you should definitely give it a try. Warning: PTSD and drug use.

My Heart Is True As Steel - prettysailorsoldier - E: 26 chapters (in progress)

Holy hell this fic is incredible. It’s a teenlock fic and it’s slow burn. Not a here’s 10 chapters and then they get together kind of slow burn…I’m talking real life experience friends for a long time with pining and angst and then get together but not without more angst. It feels so real it’s unbelievable. Also it kind of has a feeling of if the movie “The History Boys” and the fic “Dalton” met but not really…it’s a case fic and not just any kind of case fic with details coming out of its ears, but an interesting case fic that is wound around the events of school and it has lots of feelings. This fic is also ridiculously really funny but will also rip your heart out. I can’t say too much about it other than teenlock and John transfers in in his last year where he and Sherlock are roommates and they solve crimes and are preparing for A-Levels. Just know that it’s one of the best fics I’ve read in a long time and if you’re not reading it you’re missing out. Warnings (READ CHAPTER WARNINGS AND NOTES): Past drug use attempted sexual assault.

The High Tide Series - stardust_made - M: 3 stories (complete)

John is getting wooed by a rich client and Sherlock gets jealous. That’s the plot and it’s absolutely wonderful. 

Splatter Patterns - beezee - M: 11 chapters (complete)

Artist!John and Art Critic!Sherlock. John is a university art student and has an art show and Sherlock is the critic that comes to the show. Things progress from there. 

Four Shots - OPY3332 - T: 5 stories (in progress) 

Alternate meeting. Instead of meeting Sherlock through Mike Stamford he goes to work as a barista at MI6 and he meets Sherlock there and things progress. It’s a lovely little universe. 

Bookshop - alivingfire - T: 4 stories (complete)

I love this series. It’s an alternate meeting, but loosely follows canon. Molly owns a bookshop and Sherlock and John meet there and then solve cases and eventually fall in love.

Love or What You Will - miss_frankenstein - T: 11 chapters (complete) 

This fic is perfect. John is an English professor and Sherlock is a Chemistry grad student who becomes his TA. But seriously there is so much poetry and falling in love and I seriously wish there was more of this because it’s so wonderful. 

Love me with the Lights off - Shay_Fae - M: 4 stories (complete)

This series is beyond adorable. It’s Johnlock falling in love a Sherlock’s family country home. They spend their summers together and it chronicles those up through John’s tours in Afghanistan. I promise it’s adorable and fluffy and you should read it.

Left - lifeonmars - M: 9 chapters (complete)

This is a magical realism fic where everyone has something special about them called a knack, John is a lefty and that makes life harder for him (in certain ways). This is a really clever and interesting fic and especially being a lefty myself, I really enjoyed it. 

Forces of Nature - Ewebie - M: oneshot (complete)

I have so many feelings about this fic but the main one is that I love it and you all should read it immediately. Sherlock and John are both in university but they are both at a cabin/lakehouse thing. John is the former rugby team captain who is training the new team for the upcoming year and Sherlock is there just to have some peace and quiet. There’s yoga and running and swimming and it’s hot (literally and figuratively). So well written and fun! 

Artist!Sherlock - Tellytubby101 - T: 2 stories (complete) 

This shows what Sherlock would’ve been like if he were an artist instead of a consulting detective and it’s really quite well done. The author writes so descriptively and the imagery portrayed is beautiful. 

And if you say the word, I could stay with you - CaitlinFairchild - M: oneshot (complete) 

A lot of people refer to this fic as “the one with the Coq Au Vin” and it’s adorable and I love it. Full of fluff and good for a day when you’re feeling a bit down. 

Correspondence - Cleo2010 - T: 5 chapters (complete)

Mycroft allows John and Sherlock to write letters to each other post-Reichenbach. These are the letters. 

Bread and Wine and Curry Once a Week - cwb - M: oneshot (complete) 

I’m so late to this but I’m so in love with cwb! This fic is wonderful. Sherlock is secretly in love with John and asks him for advice on how to tell someone he likes them. Definitely give it a read if you haven’t already because it’s perfect.

In Which John is a Cuddly, BAMF Assassin - notbeloved07 - T: oneshot (complete)

Pretty much what the title says. John is a well-known assassin and Sherlock gets caught up in one of his adventures and it’s so fluffy. 

Tattoo Me - WriterX - M: oneshot (complete) 

This is part of a punklock series and it’s totally worth it. John and Sherlock have been together for a year and John wants a tattoo from Sherlock. While he’s getting one, he reflects on his relationship with Sherlock. 

Wild Hearts - Mssmithlove - E: oneshot (complete)

Holy crap I loved this. It’s equestrian lock where John becomes a stable hand at Sherlock’s manor and while Sherlock is stuck preparing for shows, John gets to ride another one of Sherlock’s horses that he’s forbidden to ride. Angry smutty times happen. 

Imagines Moti Series - SwissMiss - T: 4 stories (complete)

This is a soulmate series that has a dash of angst. Beautiful imagery and all around lovely. 

The Secret Identity of John Watson - scifigirl - G - 3 chapters (complete)

This is told from an OC’s POV but don’t let that dissuade you. The OC is one of John’s girlfriends and since John isn’t very forthcoming with information, her and her friends come up with all kinds of crazy scenarios and hilarity ensues. 

Spare Change - Ermerness - M: 14 chapters (complete) 

Sherlock is the son of one of the biggest billionaires in England and his mother and Mycroft say he has to get married to someone of the same status and have it be more of a business match. Sherlock being the over privileged prick he is doesn’t want to and ultimately meets John Watson and comes up with a plan. 

Just Like That Series - cwb - E: 3 works (in progress) 

I wasn’t sure I was going to like this at first because I’m a bit careful with American based fics for Sherlock characters, but I’m so in love with this series that I don’t care. John and Sherlock are both born in the midwest of the United States and have been best friends since they were very small. This series is set during their university years and how they deal with the distance and it’s pretty much pure smut but has tons of plot too. Definitely give it a read because it’s so good!

The Vision - cloud_wolfbane - M: 8 chapters (in progress) 

Soulmate fic where the people have a vision of that person before they meet. There are different level bonds as well: 1-3 level bonds are the most common, 4 level bonds are rare but not unheard of and 5 is extremely rare and come with telepathic communication. Sherlock and John have their visions and then meet, this follows the before and after and their journey. The writing is incredibly descriptive and it’s so creative. 

Unkissed series - 221b_hound - E: 42 works (in progress) 

This follows John and Sherlock in a successful asexual and straight relationship. 

Uphill - scullyseviltwin - E: 17 chapters (complete) 

Loved this fic so much and I think you all should go read it immediately. Sherlock is a really well-known alpine skier in his last Olympics before he retires and John is on the medical team for the alpine team. They meet and sparks fly but during the games a plot is unfolding that not only threatens the entire alpine team but Sherlock and John. 

Midnight Blue Serenity - BeautifulFiction - E: 19 chapters (complete)

I put off reading this for so long and I totally regret doing so because not only is it so incredibly written, it’s ridiculously hot.  Sherlock and John go undercover to catch a date-rapist and fall in love in the process. 

All the Best and Brightest Creatures - wordstrings - E: 31 chapters (in progress)

This is an incredibly piece of fiction and I’m so in love with it. This is also a bit complicated to explain without giving too much away so I’ll say this: Sherlock put Moriarty in jail when he was 10. He’s now in his 30s and Moriarty is due to have his trial and potentially get released. Sherlock is asexual in this but he when he meets John he falls in love with him immediately. Warnings: Graphic Depictions of Violence.  

Finding Home - Salambo06 - M: 1 chapter (in progress)

This fic is going to be absolutely wonderful (I prompted it to the author). The premise is John goes on a trip with Harry to the French countryside and meets Sherlock (who lives there even though he’s English) and lots of French is spoken and they’re going to fall in love and just read it. I promise you won’t be disappointed! 

Riptide Lover - jinglebell - E - 19 chapters (in progress) 

This is a dark mer!lock fic where John falls overboard and ends up kidnapped by Sherlock. Merfolk are incredibly dangerous in this but it’s so good that I can look past the dark themes. It’s incredibly well-written and an excellent story and unique. If you can read it, I would highly reccommend it. Warnings: violence, mild gore, rape/non-con elements, Stockholm Syndrome

Fated - inkmyheartandonthepage - T: 2 chapters (complete) 

Soulmate fic where you switch bodies with them for a period of time, giving you a glimpse into their lives and ultimately you meet. It’s the same old trope (that I adore) portrayed in a unique way and I love it! 

Historical/Literature/Movie/Media AUs

Lightning and Sea Glass - 221b_careful_what_you_wish_for - M: 8 chapters (complete) 

Frankenstein!lock! I was a little hesitant about this at first but I ended up really enjoying it. John is Moriarty’s apprentice of sorts and Sherlock is his creation. When Moriarty doesn’t like what he’s created John saves him and things go from there. 

The Republic of Heaven - Blind_Author - M: 3 stories (in progress) 

Excuse me while I die. This is a His Dark Material’s Sherlock AU and it’s absolutely fantastic! Both Sherlock and John are outcasts because of their daemons but also because of who they are. They become flatmates and ultimately find out that they are a part of something much bigger. It hasn’t been updated in AGES so it might be abandoned but I’m still holding out hope that it updates.

Keep the Car Running - earlgreytea68 - M: 5 stories (in progress)

I should just say that this is an earlgreytea fic and leave it at that but some people might not understand the epicness of her writing. This is an Inception AU and it has Inception characteris in it and it’s ridiculously good. Just read and I promise you won’t be disappointed.

Screw Your Courage  - blueink3 - M: 1 story (complete/series in progress)

This is a theater version of Performance in a Leading Role and while it has similarities it’s definitely it’s own fic. Sherlock is a leading Shakespeare actor and John is a lovele usical theater actor and they get cast in McBeth together. It’s a really good fic and I highly recommend reading it as it deserves all the love.

“Do You Trust Me?” “I Do” - DownpourOfFeels - T: 1 chapter (in progress)

Even though this fic isn’t that far in yet, it’s already brilliant. IT’S A FREAKING PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN AU! John is a doctor and Sherlock gets injuried and John rescues him. That’s the premise and what we know so far and I’m so looking forward to what comes next!

Bury the Bells - unknownsister - M: 17 chapters (complete) 

Parade’s End AU. It’s loosely based off of it but the same kind of things are in it. Well-written and stays true to the time. Warnings: PTSD, adultery, and homophobia.

Sweet Talk From Sailor John - bittergreens - E: oneshot (complete) 

If you have read “Over Fathom’s Deep” read this fic. It’s sad wanking sailor John when he’s away from his Sherlock. JUST READ IT!

Across the Sky - Mazarin221b - E: 2 stories (in progress)

I read this awhile ago and then forgot about it for some stupid delusional reason, but this is a Top Gun AU. It’s really good and totally worth it. You won’t be disappointed.

It Figures - scullyseviltwin - T: 11 chapters (in progress)

FINALLY! I’ve been looking for something like this for forever. It’s a “You’ve Got Mail” AU! Just read it. You don’t need to see the movie to be able to follow it but it’s fun and brilliant and comes recommended. 

A Scandal in Florin  antieamfalls- M: 5 chapters (in progress)

Princess Bride AU. Nuff said. Go forth and read and enjoy. 

Mary - kinklock - M: 21 chapters (complete)

Rebecca AU. 

27 Tuxes - black_rose_blade - M: 12 chapters (complete)

As the title suggests, it’s a 27 Dresses Johnlock AU. It follows the plot of the movie pretty closely but it’s got cases thrown in. It’s cute and fun. 

One Night in Paris - orpahan_account - M: oneshot (complete) 

WWII fic where John and Sherlock are both in Paris for the night. John is a soldier and Sherlock is living there, they meet and have one night together before John has to go back to the war. Sherlock tells John to come back to him and to find him after the war and John plans to until he gets shot. Beautifully written and tugs at your heart just a little bit. 

The Little Merman - ElenaCee - M: 9 chapters (complete)

John is a prince from Albion and Sherlock is a merman. They meet and form a friendship despite their family’s wishes and adventures ensue. 

Amanuensis - redscudery - M: 3 works (in progress) 

Victorianlock! AU where Sherlock comes to work at John’s manor and ultimately they fall in love and have crazy adventures (one involving a lake, one involving horses). Definitely worth it. 

If You Can’t Move Heaven, Raise Hell - splix - E: 13 chapters (complete) 

Holy hell this fic is brilliant. John and Sherlock travel to an Italian Monastery to solve a murder and it’s basically a walk to the Middle Ages and there’s old books! Warnings: BDSM, Graphic Depictions of Violence, Rape/Non-con. 

Bakerfield Hall - songlin - E - 8 chapters (in progress)

Jane Eyre and Sherlock fusion fic and it’s brilliant! John is Jane Eyre and Sherlock is Mr. Rochester. It’s so good, read it and bathe in the wonderful Victorian Era fic with me! 

Malediction - MapleleafCameo - M: 11 chapters (complete) 

HOLY HELL I’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR A FIC LIKE THIS FOR FOREVER! It’s a Ladyhawke fusion and and I’m SO glad it exists! Now for those out there who are not familiar with Ladyhawke it’s a medieval fantasy/supernatural love story. I really can’t tell you more than that without giving the plot away but this fic loosely follows the plot of the film but has Sherlockian elements with a few twists of the author’s own creation. I was a bit skeptical at first because I thought the roles of the supernatural elements from the fic would be reversed but I ended up LOVING it, because what the author did was so brilliant and wonderful that my tiny reservations about the character’s role reversal went out the window. Definitely give it a read and I promise you won’t be disappointed. 

Angst

The Equinox, The Turning of the Tide - RoseinMyHand - T: one chapter (complete)

I found this fic to be ridiculously angsty because of all the pining. John pretty much blames himself for EVERYTHING Sherlock has ever done and gone through and it’s a really interesting look at the characters and it’s totally believable. It has a hopeful ending but it’s also open ended in a way. Well-written and a clever idea. 

You Ain’t Alone - EnduringChill, Something_from_Nothing - M: 75 chapters (in progress)

Sherlock’s plane doesn’t get stopped in HLV, he goes to Eastern Europe and he gets into a horrible accident that leaves him horribly burned and destroyed. Mycroft tells everyone that he’s died…again and so there’s a lot of grief and angst but it ends up ok in a way. Read it and you’re heart will die but you won’t be disappointed. 

Scars series - Mildredandbobbin - M: 3 stories (complete) 

While on his honeymoon, John receives several texts from an unknown number that show a badly scarred human. It’s Sherlock. This is what happens afterwards. 

Let’s Make a Bed Out in the Rain - theimprobable1 - M: 11 chapters (complete)

John’s long term girlfriend breaks up with him and Sherlock is there to help put him back together again. 

Retrograde series - Fiona_Fawkes - M: 2 works (in progress) 

Sherlock’s plan to survive the fall goes slightly awry and leaves him with amnesia. Mycroft keeps him dead for a year and then tells John that he’s alive, what he encounters is a very different Sherlock that he has to help piece back together. 

Nothing to Make a Song About - emmagrant01 - M: 10 chapters (complete) 

After Sherlock returns from the dead, John can’t deal with the deception so he leaves. 10  years later he comes back looking for a new start, Sherlock is waiting. My heart was breaking during the whole fic but it’s so good! It rebuilds their relationship in an incredibly realistic way and is beautiful. 

The Quiet Man - ivyblossom - E: 58 chapters (complete) 

Yes, I know I’m late. Also I know that many people pair this with The Progress of Sherlock Holmes but I don’t exactly agree. I loved this, it captures John’s grief post-Reichenbach in an absolutely heart breaking way and is so realistic and beautiful. I couldn’t put it down. 

Your Perfect Offering - CaitlinFairchild - E: 6 chapters (complete) 

There’s angst, and then there’s ANGST. This falls in the latter category. John finds out what happened to Sherlock in Serbia and it’s heart-shattering. Warnings: rape/non-con, graphic depictions of violence. 

The Ground Beneath Your Feet - Chryse - E: 15 chapters (complete)

It’s a fricken Chryse fic just read it! But this is also a bit angsty. It’s a “what would have happened if there was no video of Moriarty and the plane went to Eastern Europe” fic. Warnings: PTSD mostly but email her asking about other potential triggers before reading as no other tags are given. 

Canonical 

Deleted Files - oh_my_stars_and_sky - T: 2 stories (in progress)

Imagine this: when Sherlock deletes things from his mind palace, John receives them instead. Well this fic is just that and it’s clever and a really cool idea. Definitely give it a read.

between each beat are words unsaid -  darcylindbergh, hudders-and-hiddles - T: 80 chapters (in progress) 

This fic is fantastic. It starts with Sherlock and John writing letters to each other on the night before their wedding and each chapter fills in the blanks of the unsaid things and events that led up to that moment all through letters, texts and blog posts. It’s absolutely wonderful and you all should read it.

22 Northumberland Street - weeesi - T (not rated): oneshot (complete) 

This is really cute and also an alternative meeting fic. John was set up on a blind date and gets stood up and then Sherlock comes along and they go on a case adventure. 

Vena Cava - SilentAuror - M: oneshot (complete)

Sherlock and John both have gun shot wounds on their chests, this is how they piece themselves back together again. 

The Adventures of a Single Girl in London (Plus a Consulting Detective) - earlgreytea68 - 8 chapters (complete)

IT’S EGT So do I really need to say anything? It’s a season 3 fix-it fic and it’s adorable. Janine moves in with Sherlock and starts a blog and in the process gets Sherlock and John together. 

Dear John - wendymarlowe - E: 3 works (in progress)

This series is brilliant. Lestrade convinces John to join a dating site after Sherlock dies and the two of them end up connecting (John and Sherlock) on the site and forming a relationship (it’s heart breaking trust me). It’s written in real time and should be read along with the comments, it makes the reading experience even better. So good!

The Key - 221b_careful_what_you_wish_for - M: 13 chapters (complete)

After the events of HLV, John needs some time to get his life back together so he gives Sherlock his key to 221B back. This shows them in relationships with other people and ultimately what brings them back together again. 

The Moonlight and the Frost Anthology - CaitlinFairchild - E: 1 work (in progress)

This is so good and if you haven’t read it please do! After HLV John falls apart and basically destroys his life in the process. Ultimately, Sherlock helps put him back together. Warnings: self-harm, excessive drinking, depression, depictions of eating-disorders. 

The Progress of Sherlock Holmes - ivyblossom - E: 25 chapters (complete)

I really liked this fic as a case-study of Sherlock as well as a look inside of his head. Deals with abusive relationships and infidelity. 

Kinks

Ballet!lock

A Moment’s Surrender - anchors - M: 10 chapters (complete) 

This fic is brilliant. John is a swing dancer who’s partner was injured and Sherlock is a ballerina who can’t keep a partner and those two factors bring these two unlikely people together in more ways than one. This fic is so beautifully written and lovely and I highly recommend it. 

Blond Barista Seeks Dashing Ballet Dancer: Inquire Within - prettysailorsoldier - M: one chapter (complete)  

I love this fic more than I can say. John is a rugby player and works at a coffee shop and Sherlock is a ballerina who catches his eye (he dances in the studio across from the shop) and when they finally meet interesting times happen. 

For Dreaming and for Dancing - ReaderWriterPoet - M: 2 chapters (complete)

Sherlock is a principle ballerina and John is his boyfriend who is in Afghanistan. Sherlock is leaving the ballet and John can’t make it home for his last performance. 

Pas de Deux - prettysailorsoldier - M: oneshot (complete) 

This fic encompasses two of my favorite things prettysailorsoldier and ballet!lock. And while I know everyone has read this fic I needed to put it here anyway because it’s Dani. Sherlock’s locker gets moved to the upperclassmen corridor and there he meets John, the rugby captain. It’s adorable and just read it. 

ACD Canon-ish

Since when you call me John? - sherlock_addict - E: oneshot (complete) 

This is a take on a certain line from TAB and why our dear John wasn’t surprised that Sherlock called him that. Basically this is shameless Victorian!lock porn.

It’s Always 1895 - icantsumupmyfandomsinonename - G - oneshot (complete)

Cute fic that starts in 1895 where Sherlock and John are in love and Sherlock writes him a piece on the violin. Flash forward to present day and they haven’t met yet but one day John stumbles on a homeless man who plays violin on the street and ultimately John recognizes the song and all is well. 

Action Adventure

Pretending to Be - 221BJen - M: 9 chapters (complete) 

This reminds me a bit of the show Legends where people go into deep undercover as someone that’s not them. I can’t tell you too much about this fic without spoiling it but it’s interesting, fun, refreshing and a bit action packed. Give it a read!

The Haunting - peevee - M: oneshot (complete) 

This is a bit lovecraftian horror but well written. Sherlock is a demon hunter of sorts and John is a victim of one of the demon creatures. It’s clever and exciting!

Witness Protection - missilemuse - T: 13 chapters (complete) 

John goes into the witness protection program to escape his ex-fiance Jim Moriarty. He meets Sherlock, sparks fly and they end up  saving each other. It’s so much fun and totally worth the read. 

Pure Sugary Fluff (mostly holiday) 

John Watson’s Twelve Days of Christmas - earlgreytea68 - M: 14 chapters (complete)

You simply can’t go wrong with earlgreytea. This fic is pretty much pure Christmas fluff (it has a dash of angst) and is basically a Christmas rom-com with all the tropes and cliches. Think the song “Twelve Days of Christmas” with Johnlock falling love. Also it’s better if you read one chapter a day, like I did (only to keep with the twelve days, I read two extra chapters the last two days). Read it. You won’t be disappointed. 

Jam Tomorrow? - Schmiezi - T: oneshot - (complete)

This doesn’t really fit anywhere but I thought I’d put it here because it’s really cute. Basically Sherlock courts people and expresses love through food. It takes you through his entire history with love and it’s so cute! Definitely give this a read!

A Tasteful Waltz - thorin_ohhhkenshield - G: oneshot - (complete)

The imagery in this fic is beautiful and Sherlock and John have a dance.

What Was Written On John’s Serviette? - DarthKawaii42 - T: oneshot (complete)

Sherlock takes John’s coat and finds a piece of paper inside. On that piece of paper is the story of how John Watson fell in love with Sherlock Holmes.

Please Say Something - Sherlock1110, sherlockain4evr - T: oneshot (complete)

This is a Mystrade fic with a large side helping of Johnlock. It was done as a prompt that wanted Mycroft to propose to Lestrade it the most over the top way possible. Absolutely adorable and totally worth it. 

The Real Deal - thegingerintheback - T: oneshot (complete)

Sherlock gets to see John work as a doctor and sees how passionate he is about it. Established Johnlock and it’s basically a “how much Sherlock loves John” fic. 

Snow, Tea and Solitude - Mildredandbobbin - M: oneshot (complete) 

John goes on a short holiday to his friends cabin as an escape from Sherlock and what happens is unexpected and fun. Lovely. 

Mystery Runner Series - LegoLock - M: 3 stories (complete) 

Sherlock goes to the park very often. It mostly has to do with a hot runner who has an incredible ass. That runner ends up being John. It’s adorable!

HOT DOLPHIN SEX - cwb - E: 2 works (in progress) 

Once again I don’t know why I didn’t read this sooner. The premise of this is that John goes on a sex holiday with Mary but not everything is as it seems. The texts between John and Sherlock are also incredibly adorable and funny. And while most people have read this already, I don’t want to say too much to give it away but it’s not what you expect and it’s the fluffiest fic ever. 

What Meets the Eye - worldaccordingtofangirls - M: oneshot (complete) 

Sherlock wakes up in the hospital with amnesia but instead of tell anyone about it he deduces what people are to him…including that John is his husband. 

Crossing Paths - prettysailorsoldier - T: oneshot (complete) 

I don’t know why I didn’t rec this earlier because thought I did until I looked but anyway, I am remedying my mistake. This is part of her Christmas series and it’s absolutely wonderful. John works at a coffee shop and Sherlock comes in and they bond over crossword puzzles. It’s so fluffy I could die, just read it! 

Keep the Holmes Fires Burning - prettysailorsoldier - T: oneshot (complete) 

Once again I don’t know why this wasn’t on my rec list before because it should’ve been. Also part of her Christmas series. John has been going to the Holmes family Christmas parties for the better part of 12 years at this point. The best part about this though is the pining and all the feels. It reminds me of when I had realized my feelings for my best friend and how I felt all the time. But this fic has cookies and pining and Christmas fun and just give it a read and melt inside like frosting with me. 

Yellow Tulips - Salambo06, weweretold - T: 3 chapters (complete)

Adorable fluffy and wonderful in every single way. It’s Johnlock with floriography (flower meanings) and Just read it and experience the tooth rotting fluff with me!

Some of my Favorite Authors

@prettysherlocksoldier (prettysailorsolider on AO3)

Excellent characterization and her stories are absolute perfection. She also allows us to grow with her characters and I ADORE that. I’ve read almost everything by her and it connects to me (as well as other people) on a personal level. I could recommend EVERY. SINGLE. FANFIC. she has written but I’ll just link you to her AO3 page instead. Absolute magic. 

@holmesianpose (bittergreens on AO3)

Incredible writer. Her sex scenes are like poetry and she’s wonderful at descriptive writing and her imagery is unbelievable. I can put myself in one of her fics perfectly. 

@itsnotgonnareaditselfpeople (Quesarasara on AO3)

Her fics are wonderfully witty and well written. Everything she writes is enjoyable and fun. Excellent with expressing emotion. So much love. 

@conversationswithbenedict (cwb on AO3)

I just discovered her and I already adore everything she’s written. Her sex scenes are fun, engaging and she’s great having an even mix of smut and plot. I’ve fallen in love with her versions of her characters and I find myself laughing out loud at so many parts in several of her fics. Absolutely wonderful. 

@madlori (same on AO3)

Where do I begin with her works? I absolutely adore them. No matter how many times I’ve read one of her works, I still feel the same way as when I did the first time I read them. Her characters shine and the emotions she creates with words is incredible. Adore. 

@earlgreytea68 (same on AO3)

I ADORE EGT! Not even kidding. I find myself reccing more and more of her works because they’re just THAT GOOD! Master of fluff and wonderful characterization 

@caitlinisactuallyawritersname (CaitlinFairchild on AO3) 

Her characterization and her characters are flawless. Great at build- up and master of angst with bits of happy thrown in. So much love. 

Chryse (not on tumblr)

Her characterization and her slow build is incredible. Emotion and character growth is also fantastic and with every work I ache and cherish every word. 

First rec list can be found here 

[69shadesofyou]

Thank you so much!!!

[feministlibrarian]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

I love this idea of a twelve “song” mixtape series! Here’s the February prompt installment (second chances).

[69shadesofyou]

Thank you!

[69shadesofyou]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Chapters: 75/? Fandom: Sherlock (TV), Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms Rating: Mature Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Sherlock Holmes & John Watson, Mary Morstan/John Watson Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Mary Morstan, Greg Lestrade, Molly Hooper, Mycroft Holmes, Anthea (Sherlock), Mummy (Sherlock), Sherlock Holmes' Father Additional Tags: Post-His Last Vow, Alternate Universe - Canon, Grief/Mourning, Mutual Pining, Pining Sherlock, Pining John, Eventual Romance, Eventual Happy Ending, Eventual Sex, Angst and Hurt/Comfort, Love Confessions, WIP, Work In Progress Summary:

Post His Last Vow ~ In this universe, Moriarty does not save Sherlock from his death mission. The jet carries him to Eastern Europe to battle the Russians. Sherlock has every intention of beating the odds and returning to John. A blast and a fire leave Sherlock with severe burns across his body and face. Mycroft takes matter into his own hands to oversee Sherlock's rehabilitation and recovery. A terrible decision is made that will alter both Sherlock and John forever. Their separate paths to healing bring them closer together than they realise.

A story that proves that no matter what forces pull them apart, John and Sherlock always find a way back to one another.

[69shadesofyou]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Sherlock (TV), Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms Rating: Explicit Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson Additional Tags: BAMF John Watson, BAMF Sherlock, Hurt/Comfort, Implied/Referenced Drug Use, Angst, Anal Sex, Explicit Sexual Content, First Kiss, POV First Person, POV Sherlock Holmes, First Meetings, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Alternate Universe - Different First Meeting, Christmas Smut, Christmas Tree, Christmas Eve, Bottom Sherlock Holmes, Top John Watson Series: Part 2 of Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh Summary:

In a world where Sherlock and John Watson have not met, it is Christmas Eve. Sherlock wants to get high. John wants to die.

You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you find you get what you need.

[papertownsy]

x

[69shadesofyou]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Sherlock (TV), Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Mary Morstan/John Watson Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Lady Smallwood (Sherlock) Additional Tags: Fluff, First Kiss, Friends to Lovers, Friendship/Love, Episode: s03e02 The Sign of Three, Fix-It, John's Wedding, Love Confessions Summary:

Sherlock returns to Baker Street after John's wedding when an expected visitor turns up

[hogwartsninenine]

[snanger-danger]

l never tire of reblogging this

[69shadesofyou]

This is amazing

[foulhologrampenguin]

BC fandom

Once upon a time there was a cute little fandom. OK - a rather sizable one due to a television show. (At least that’s what it was when I showed up). 5 minutes into Sherlock I was absolutely captivated by the show and the lead. I waited until the end to see who the actor was. I thought they were kidding - really? What a distinctive and almost silly name. Benedict Cumberbatch. I googled the name and went immediately to Wikipedia. I then surfed around for articles. This was around the time that his split with Olivia went public, then TTSS in Venice and Anna J. Somewhere around this time I fell into Tumblr. So many blogs! So much genuine talent behind those blogs! And, with the exception of the Benedict Cumberbatch tagged tumblr generic entry, very sweet. Then things started to get weird. STID starting filming and suddenly Ben was linked to Lydia Hearst. Gossip went into overdrive over 1 stupid snap in front of a hotel where a party was being held. Then it was Alice Eve! Katia Elizarova! Kinvara Balfour! Vicky Z! Secret blondes! Brunettes! Then around the beginning of 2014 the rumor of a SGF started to gain traction. A new blog was born - Eggs Benedish - where people of all types could go and speculate, opine, blog, about their thoughts on the SGF. It became more about the actor’s personal life than about his work. TIG filmed. BM filmed. Then Eggsy left - right around the time that everyone was learning about Sophie Hunter. Then an interesting thing happened - a plethora of blogs started up. Some were skeptical about the relationship. Some took a very different route and put Sophie on a pedestal. Next thing you know, bloggers started to be put into pigeon holes. There were skeptics, haters, nannies, fannies, hippos, nonnys, etc. You have the main group that truly believe that the marriage and baby are either fake or a Harvey Weinstein production or at least Ben and Sophie are miserable (Benedicts’ Third Testicle, Sophie Hunter Gossip Blog, Wikianon BC, amongst others). Then you have the other side who believe that everything is great (Two Sheds Blog, The Three Furries, Prince Prospero’s Red Mask, you have the Sophie Hunter fan club (Benophie Daily, Sophie Hunter Central), and you still have the mother of all fan blogs (Cumberbuddy, Cumberbatchweb). I absolutely love reading all of these, and some others I haven’t mentioned. The trouble is, there has been an elemental shift in the quality and nature of the postings. Blogs have disappeared or changed. Cumberqueen left to start another blog. I miss her. CumberbatchCoffeeKlatch barely posts. Even Cumberbuddy has scaled back her postings considerably, and Cumberbatchweb was basically a ticket coordinator for like, the last year or so. Even fanfic has been affected. I read Sherlock as a Flatmate and Sherlock as a Father since it started. Unfortunately, it appears that 69 shades of you has decided not to finish the story. I’m sure Lucy’s dead by now - that baby had to have putrefied inside of her. The makeup of Celebitchy has changed. The Ladies of Thornfield have scaled back their pithy comments and reporting on the Terrace Games. Eve barely visits. I don’t even remember the last time she shanked someone. I think she broke up with Benedict after Katiagate. Now there’s a new group - with very different opinions - who shout down people who disagree with them. It’s just amazing how 1 actor’s marriage and baby affected the whole tone of fandom blogs. Me - I started this blog shortly after the engagement. I’m still trying to figure out how it works. I had a bunch of photos with really snarky comments but decided not to post them, as my opinion kept shifting (not that it matters to anyone but me, but I’m glad I didn’t post them.) I might one day in a different context i.e. 1 side’s view vs another’s, because there’s definitely a very different take on everything based on the groups. (He’s thin because he’s using! He’s thin because he’s doing Hamlet every night and is up with the baby!)

BTW-for the blogger who keeps using “narc” in her post (you know who you are) - that’s short for an undercover narcotics investigator. I doubt that a narc would be doing hard drugs or watching her husband do them. Unfortunately, you will have to spell out narcissist. Yes - I visit you all. ;-) And ladies, please relax all of you. Nothing has changed with Benedict since the wedding. I repeat - nothing. You all still have the same chance to get with him as you did beforehand. (Hint - none) 

[69shadesofyou]

Wow, I just happened to find this in the Benedict tag. I KNOW I've let poor Lucy languish in labour for months. A stupid thing happened to me - Johnlock. And epic Johnlock that has taken my attention off Lucy. I sort of have an editor do I really want to finish Father - I do. I have been thinking of Sherlock with a Toddler too. Can you imagine?

As for the other stuff, can't be bothered. It's exhausting. But I'm still writing!

[69shadesofyou]

OMG your rainbow duvet story was AMAZING! I was simply blown away. Thumbs up, and much glitter and confetti swirled about for such a lovely, lovely bit of fluff and porn. LOVED it!!!

Haha! Thank you. I'm so mired in angst and complex storytelling that I take forever to get to the porn! This was fun!

[69shadesofyou]

Rainbow Connection

Inspired by a ficlet from @mazarin221b and conversation with @bakerstmel, I offer my submission to the (Bumping) Ugly Duvet Challenge. Shamefully I have made mine nearly 4K which is a record for me. It’s the shortest fic i have ever written. 

"And this is your room, Sherlock," Mrs. Watson opens the door to reveal a small bedroom adorned with ruffles and rainbows.

Sherlock sets his jaw and does not even blink. "Splendid."

John side-glances the detective with surprise. He knows that insults and bellows of disgust are bouncing off the walls of Sherlock's mind palace.

"I've preserved Harriet's room perfectly," Mrs. Watson beams from the threshold.

"Quite a tribute." Sherlock nods tightly.

Mrs. Watson pats Sherlock's arm affectionately. "I'll let you settle in. I'm so glad you're spending Christmas with us."

Mrs. Watson shuffles down the hall to descend the stairs and attend to her pies.

"You don't have to stay in here. You can take my room," John offers.

Sherlock takes one step back to fully appreciate the grandeur of the bedroom - from the plush azure rug, frilled bedspread littered with bright rainbows, and arched canopy with even more rainbows. A young Harriet Watson once had lain in this small twin bed to sleep under an avalanche of crescent colours.

"I would have never envisioned this," Sherlock murmurs.

"Harry blamed all these rainbows for making her a lesbian," John cracks.

"I'm surprised she didn't go blind. It's so bright." Sherlock squints against the colours.

John nods his head down the hall. "Come on, my room is that way and a bit less garish."

John's room is entirely in shades of navy blue and grey. In between two bronze rugby statues lay a red ribbon adorned with a pewter medal. On one wall, a football player is in mid kick with sweat glistening on his arms and legs, while above the bed a buxom, scantily clad woman straddles the sand as waves break behind her.

When Sherlock glances back to John, he finds his doctor blushing.

"Two things I obsessed over - Elle McPherson and David Beckham." John shrugs lightly.

"Which was your favourite?"

John rubs the back of his neck nervously. "Depended on the day. Come on, mum's got supper on."

Both Sherlock and John had felt the boundaries of their relationship shift in recent weeks. Nothing dangerous had precipitated to draw them closer, just two people slowly awakening to their attraction and importance to each other. Lingering glances and touches had fueled warmth blossoming across cheeks. Many times, Sherlock had opened his mouth to address it once and for all. Just to lay his heart on the table and get it out in the open. But the moment would always disappear, along with his courage.

John had never expected Sherlock to accept his casual invitation to spend Christmas with Mrs. Watson and her new paramour. He nearly fell over when Sherlock had looked up casually from his paper and agreed to go. Now John is watching him inspect and privately deduce his childhood.

After supper, Mrs. Watson pulls out the photo album, and John's cheeks turn a deep magenta. John observes his mum pouring over pages and pages of his youth with a rapt Sherlock Holmes. Those iridescent aqua eyes smile honestly as Mrs. Watson tells a tale for each page. The laugh that escapes from those sinful lips is hearty and open. As a flush creeps up from the open vee of Sherlock's shirt and spreads to his cheek, John’s navy sweater somehow becomes incredibly stuffy.

Mrs. Watson pours everyone a healthy glass of sherry as they lounge in the cozy sitting room. Maybe it's the wine or the way the twinkling Christmas lights are reflected in John's light hair, but Sherlock crosses his legs and hums with contentment. If this is what the common folk call domestic bliss, he approves. He even delights as Mrs. Watson's paramour (was his name Barry?) and John exchange stories from the service.

"Good night, boys," Mrs. Watson calls up the stairs. "Happy Christmas!"

"Happy Christmas, Mum." John pauses at the top of the stairs.

"Happy Christmas, Mrs. Watson." Sherlock nods.

John's mum slips down the hall leaving Sherlock and John to shuffle their feet and avoid direct contact.

"Well, good night. I hope Elle isn't too distracting." John offers a shy grin.

"You may need a sleep mask to dim the brightness of that room." Sherlock gestures to the rainbow happiness just beyond the threshold.

"Maybe I'll just use a pillow. No snooping around for your present either. I have it well hidden," John says.

Sherlock's lips twitch in an almost smirk. "It's somewhere under the rainbow mattress."

John huffs in frustration. "How did you know?" He looks at Sherlock closely. "And did you just make a pop reference?"

Sherlock rolls his eyes. "What kind of childhood do you think I had that I would not know Wizard of Oz?"

With a laugh, John shakes his head. "You never fail to amaze me. Do you know what your gift is?"

"Well," Sherlock clasps his hands behind his back. "I know it's an old book. Most likely a first edition and possibly signed by the author."

John groans.

Sherlock raises his hand. "I could deduce what book, but why ruin the surprise?"

The warmth of the smile resting on Sherlock's lips goes directly to John's cock.

"Good." He clears his throat. "Then..." John looks all around Sherlock, afraid to look into his eyes directly. "Happy Christmas, Sherlock. I'm glad you're here." He extends an awkward hand.

"So am I, John. Good night." Sherlock's fingers wrap around John's hand and give him a small squeeze before letting go.

- - -

Just as John finally drifts to the outer edge of consciousness, he hears the bedroom door creak. It's probably his mum's tabby. The bloody fat thing likes to try to jump on top of the canopy. He blinks against the streetlights that stream through the window and across his pillow. His mum’s bloody neighbours leave their blinking Christmas display on all night. The thin curtains in Harry’s room barely mute the garish display.

The door creaks again. This time he grabs a stuffed unicorn to toss at the cat. Rolling over with his arm raised, he sees Sherlock framed by the door.

"You're going to assault me with a stuffed magical creature?" Sherlock whispers.

"I thought you were the cat." John drops the unicorn on the floor. "Is something wrong?"

Sherlock hesitates a moment before stepping through the threshold. "It occurred to me that I should give your Christmas present to you."

John props himself up on his elbows and squints at the glowing red numbers on the alarm clock on the white dresser across the room.  "And you needed to do this at two in the morning?"

"Yes, carried by wine and Christmas spirit, yes. Now." Sherlock's voice is strong, yet a layer of uncertainty lurks underneath.

He has John's attention now. The streetlights illuminate the heaving of Sherlock's bare chest. He pulls himself up to sit upright. His eyes take in the stunning figure of Sherlock padding over barefoot in only pyjama bottoms to stand beside the bed.

"What is it, Sherlock? You're scaring me a bit," John says.

Blinking rapidly as if he's just come out a trance, Sherlock takes a step back. "I'm sorry. I didn't realise the time."

John reaches out to grab his arm. "You've come all this way..."

"Really just down the hall. Barely more than a few yards..." Sherlock is losing nerve and his buzz. What had seemed like a grand idea while staring at the footballer on John's wall has become a mess. This is why he doesn't do relationships or anything intimate.

"Sherlock, why are you here?" John asks gently.

"Right, to give you my Christmas present." Sherlock nods and searches for the courage he had possessed ten minutes ago.

John's mouth waters as the neighbor’s blinking Christmas display paints Sherlock's pale torso in red and green. He's seen Sherlock in various stages of undress. The man has absolutely no sense of boundaries or modesty. But in this moment, he seems unsure and timid. Sherlock’s fingers worry at his pyjamas. He takes a deep breath.

"I have never been so bold with another person. My experience with intimacy is limited to nothing, really. I can only give you what I've never given anyone before, and that is myself." Sherlock straightens himself before John's gaze. Even in the dark, he's certain that his heart pounds hard enough to been seen. While he knows that is physiologically impossible, he feels as exposed as as a lab animal during a dissection.

"Sherlock," John whispers. He cannot form words that could ever convey how much his chest wants to burst open.

Biting his lower lip, Sherlock's nerve begins to crumble as the silence stretches beyond thirty seconds. "I might have misjudged the situation. I apologise for waking you. I can leave first thing in the morning to avoid..."

John kneels on the bed and reaches for Sherlock's arm. "Don't you dare leave. You crazy, amazing man. Come here."

John pulls Sherlock into his arms. Sliding one hand into those impossible curls, he tilts Sherlock’s face to his.

"I want this more than you could ever possibly imagine."

Under a canopy of thirty two rainbows, bright polka dots and endless ruffles, John's lips meet Sherlock with a soft press and a pause to make certain that this not just a dream. It is Sherlock that surges forward to crush his mouth to John's. He searches for the other man's tongue as it it held the secret to life and death.

"Hmm," Sherlock mumbles while exploring all sides of John's mouth. He finds he doesn't care about the wine and sleep stale breath.

The sensation of John's hand tightening in his hair shoots straight to between his legs. He realises he needs to do something with his hands. They wrestle with the hem of John's vest, hungry to touch skin.

"Slow down..." John murmurs.

With ragged breath, Sherlock rests his forehead against John's. "I don't want to take it slow. I've waited so bloody long. I want it all. I want to give it all," he glances up, "in this ridiculous bed. I want every inch of you memorised on this blessed holiday."

"Jesus," John mutters before plunging his tongue between those delicious lips and pulling Sherlock against his body. An electric shock shoots through his body when a very prominent erection presses into his hip.

Of course their first evening together would be fevered passion in his sister's twin bed. Nothing about their relationship has ever followed any kind of convention. John couldn't be happier for that - even the awkward start and stop dance they've done for years.

Reluctantly, John pulls back to look at Sherlock's swollen mouth. Christ, it is so obscene that he could come from staring at it too long.

"Stop pulling away," Sherlock's voice rumbles roughly.

"I'm trying to slow us down. This isn't just tonight, right? You want this to be... permanent?" John asks.

Sherlock's eyes widen. "Of course. I'm not the one for one night stands..."

"Hey, a man has needs. And when he can't get them from his seemingly uninterested but gorgeous as hell flatmate, he has to get by." John kisses the frown from Sherlock's face. "I want it all too. No need to rush."

The hunger in Sherlock's eyes tosses John off kilter. He's certain that no matter what words of experience he's to offer, Sherlock will still swallow him whole.

The lithe detective climbs onto the bed and pins John, staring ravenously. "I know we can wait, but I have waited for years to feel this alive and to want to give another person everything. I crave connection."

Sherlock's voice is incredibly husky and drips with sin. John takes a deep breath so he can offer one final pause before he dives into Sherlock's alabaster skin.

"You've never done this, have you? You want..."John searches for the right words.

Slinking over John's body, long fingers slip under a sweat dampened shirt. "I want penetration, to feel the blood thrum through you. Let me belong to you."

Any reservations John had harboured fly out through the lacy rainbow curtains. He sheds his shirt and pulls Sherlock on top of him in a messy crush of mouths, teeth and skin. Pornographic sighs and moans fill the tiny room. John pitches his hips to grind against Sherlock.

“Do that again,” Sherlock moans.

John adjusts so that their pajama clad erections are lined up then thrusts upward. His hands plant on the firm globes of Sherlock’s arse and slowly moves against him. The high pitched groan that escapes from Sherlock is surprising and endearing.

“Sorry,” Sherlock mumbles in embarrassment.

“No, you sound and feel amazing.” John nips at Sherlock’s long neck.

“Christ.” Sherlock props up on one arm and pushes his pyjamas to his knees with his free hand. “Please let me feel you.”

He doesn’t have to ask twice before John is kicking his shorts and pants over the side of the bed to join Sherlock’s plaid bottoms on the plush blue rug .

Slowly, Sherlock lowers himself between John’s thighs. He feels the heat from John’s skin radiate and with the first press of skin on skin contact, he gasps.

“You feel amazing.” John runs his hands across Sherlock’s shoulders, then down his back to grip his arse.

“Why did we take so long to do this?” Sherlock’s lips move against John’s shoulder.

“I didn’t think you wanted this. Your body is just transport. You barely feed it, so I didn’t think giving it pleasure was important.” John shrugs lightly.

“Until you, it never was. My body never craved those things until you arrived. Now it is all I can think about. My mind palace has turned into one of those videos you try to delete from your browser.” Sherlock moves his hips against John. The coarse hairs of John’s pelvis tickle and excite Sherlock’s sensitive head.

“God, Sherlock.” John thrusts up against Sherlock’s abdomen. He removes his hands from that  perfect arse to run them through the soft curls, before bringing their lips together again.

The sensation of John’s hot and damp skin pulling and sliding over his is too much. Breaking away to catch his breath, Sherlock  blinks to get get himself under control. “Hold on. I am very aroused presently, and my scrotum is tightening...I don’t want to ejaculate too soon.”

The words come out in a rush causing John to chuckle lightly. “Okay, but I’d bet you’d recover soon. Though, I think you coming would push me over the edge and I’m not a young man anymore.”

There is something about John's wet fringe clinging to his face that makes Sherlock shirk off self control and devour his mouth again. He moves one hand between them to touch John’s cock, hard and hot against his palm.

Wrapping his fingers around the flushed member, he peers at John’s head thrown back in ecstasy. “Is this good?”

“Oh very good, too good. All the good,” John gasps.

With his hand still wrapped around John, Sherlock grinds his hips against him. His own cock brushes against his knuckles and his hands and hips move in time.

The wooden frame rattles as they thrust and move together. The canopy frame sways, causing the ruffled fabric to flutter and metal to squeak. Too suddenly, Sherlock stills and props himself up.

“This absurd bed is making too much noise. Your mother has to know exactly what is occurring in here,” Sherlock pants. “Maybe we should…”

John pushes the damp curls from Sherlock’s eyes. “Do you want to stop?”

“God no,” Sherlock moans.

“Then Sherlock, I swear if you don't get inside me, I will die. I have been ready for this for so long. I want it all - the madness and mayhem. I want troubles and complications. I want bad morning breath to kiss me, and I want to take you on every surface of Baker Street when we get home. But please, do not stop. I want everything tonight. Now.” John pushes up for a bruising kiss that scrapes Sherlock’s top lip with his teeth. That unleashes a positively feral growl from the back of Sherlock’s throat that John feels all the way to his balls.

“John, I’ve never done that...to anyone. I wouldn’t know what to do.” Sherlock’s hips cant against John slowly.

A small smile plays at the corners of John’s lips. “Perfect, my sister says she lost her virginity under these silly rainbows. I’ve never had anal sex, or at least not like this. No one has ever been inside me, and Jesus Christ, Sherlock, I want it to be you  - only you.”

Sherlock attacks his mouth again. He could live on the tip of John’s tongue - christ the things that muscle could do. “I don’t want to hurt you.”

“It won’t hurt for long, not when it’s you.” John presses her forehead to Sherlock’s. “Don’t make me beg, Holmes.”

It’s Sherlock’s turn to grin. “If you do, I most certainly won’t last.” His face falls serious a moment later. “But your mother…”

“Sleeps like the dead. How do you think Harry got a terrible reputation at school? She shagged half the girls in her class in this bed,” John says.

Sherlock raises an eyebrow. “On these sheets?”

“The very ones I’m about to shag you rotten on. Now switch positions with me.” John commands.

- - - -

Sherlock throws his head back against the baby powder scented pillow to focus on the rainbows overhead  - and not coming too soon. As John's body surrounds his cock, it takes everything he has to not thrust up into the welcoming heat. Nothing, not even cocaine, has ever felt this good. He could watch his cock disappear into John every night for as long as they both lived.

"Okay?" Sherlock's voice trembles.

John opens his eyes to reveal nothing but lustful longing. "I can't wait until you know what it feels like to have your lover fill you completely."

Lover. John has called Sherlock his lover. No signed first edition will ever be better than those words.

"Can I move? Are you hurting?"

John plants his knees on either side of Sherlock. "Let me move first."

With a slight roll of his hips, John sees rainbows explode behind his eyelids. In this position, Sherlock hits exactly the right spot. Tentatively, he moves again and again until he hears a muffled moan below him. When he opens his eyes, Sherlock's face is contorted in pain, or pleasure - John can't be certain.

"Do you want to move?" John pants.

His eyes pop open. "Can I? I don't want to hurt you."

"I'm feeling many things and none of them is pain. God, take me....do what you feel." His finger traces a hard nipple eliciting a hiss from Sherlock's lips.

Strong fingers grab John's hips, and slowly Sherlock thrusts up into him. The stretch burns, but when Sherlock brushes his prostate, everything is bliss. He moves against the rhythm slowly at first, then matching Sherlock's increasing speed.

"Oh God, John," Sherlock moans loudly.

The headboard crashes against the garish yellow wall every time their bodies meet. The room is filled with the scent of the cucumber melon perfumed lotion liberally used for lubrication.

Sherlock isn't certain how much longer he can last. Just watching John writhe above him with his neck and chest mottled with bites and nips caused by his own mouth is enough to bring on  his orgasm. John slides back and forth on Sherlock so hard they could very well break the bed.

"I'm so close," John chokes out. "Touch me."

Sherlock looks at John's red cock bobbing with every thrust. He's not sure what inspires him, but Sherlock licks his right hand, then wraps it firmly around him.

A seductive smile curls on John's lips. "You gorgeous bastard. Tell me you're close."

"Can't last much longer with you fucking me like a first class porn star." The fingers of his left hand dig into John's hip.

"You dirty, amazing man," John rumbles as he comes all over Sherlock's chest and stomach.

"Fuck!" Sherlock hisses.

The sound of Sherlock swearing pushes him over the other side of a mind blowing orgasm.

He still sees his lover fighting against his own orgasm. Licking his own fingers, he swipes the sticky fluid from Sherlock's chest and pops it between those kiss reddened lips. Sherlock's tongue curls around John's thick fingers as he moans and give one, two more thrusts. His face and neck turn bright red as he comes so hard the stars explode around John's head.

"Oh sweet mercy, John!" He huffs. His hips make small circles as his orgasm slowly abates, leaving him boneless.

John replaces his fingers with his eager tongue. Their fevered post orgasm kiss cools to a languid tangle of lips and whispered praises.

"You were fan-fucking-tastic," John murmurs.

"Are first times usually this good?" Sherlock's fingertips caress John's sweat covered back.

John huffs out a laugh against Sherlock's skin. "No. No first time is like that ever. We have done the impossible and everyone else should just give up."

- - -

The rainbow duvet is a total loss. John is certain he won't have to explain it to his mother. After a quick wash up with warm flannels, he is now tucked in his clean bed with a sleepy Sherlock curled around him.

"Will she be mad?" Sherlock asks as he floats somewhere between sleep and euphoria.

"Mum, not really. Harry will be when she gets the picture I texted her." John smirks into damp dark curls.

Sherlock chuckles. "You dirty boy."

"She'll appreciate the fact her duvet popped many a cherry. Maybe less thrilled that not one but two cocks were on her bed. Something she would have never imagined or allowed."

"We can fondly call it the rainbow connection. The lovers, the dreamers and loss of virginity. Jim Henson would weep." Sherlock moves closer to John's side.

"Sherlock Holmes, did you just quote the Muppets? That's two pop culture references in a day." John looks down at the mop of curls.

Sherlock peers up. "What kind of monstrous childhood do you think I had?"

"Not one that involved musicals and children's programs on telly. Or I would have thought you'd have deleted it long ago."

"Oh I did. I also have the ability to recall something if it's essential information. Tonight called for those kinds of memories." Sherlock places a gentle kiss on John's scar.

"You know, I've never had sex with a man in MY bed," John offers cheekily.

"I believe I'm technically still a virgin....in regards to some sexual activities." Sherlock reaches up to purr in his ear.

"I have much to show you...tomorrow night. Mum will be up before dawn and we'll be up soon after." John yawns.

"Should I move back to Harry's room?"

John wraps his arms around Sherlock tightly. "Don't you dare. Unless you'd rather sleep alone."

"Never again, John."

[mazarin221b]

(Bumping) Ugly Duvet Challenge

So, apparently I’ve sparked a bit of a thing over on Twitter with my short little ficlet of Sherlock and John having sex on the ugliest duvet imaginable. Looks like there are plenty more candidates for that dubious distinction:

So let’s do this up right and have ourselves a challenge: Find the ugliest comforter, blanket, duvet, or whatever imaginable, and figure out where, how, and why Sherlock and John have sex on it. Make it clean, make it dirty, make it sexy, make it funny, but whatever you do, make it ugly! Post it to Tumblr with a picture of the duvet in question, and tag it (Bumping) Ugly Duvet Challenge, and I’ll reblog ‘em all. No deadline, just do your thing! 

Thanks to @stufffasdreams for the original idea, and @bakerstmel​ for the idea of making it a challenge. Go, have fun! 

.

[69shadesofyou]

Yes, I’ll be adding my contribution soon

[cumberbuddy]

Notice the ‘Abominable Bride’ in the centre of the photo. [x]

[69shadesofyou]

This turned me on more than it probably should

[bakerstmel]

Latest (very late) update of Sherlock, PI is live: http://archiveofourown.org/works/4744208/chapters/11590366

Another update to go up in the next 24 hours, and then we’ll be back on schedule! Terribly sorry for the delay, and thanks to those who expressed kind sympathy over my war wound (cat bite).

[69shadesofyou]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Chapters: 65/? Fandom: Sherlock (TV), Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms Rating: Mature Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Sherlock Holmes & John Watson, Mary Morstan/John Watson Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Mary Morstan, Greg Lestrade, Molly Hooper, Mycroft Holmes, Anthea (Sherlock), Mummy (Sherlock), Sherlock Holmes' Father Additional Tags: Post-His Last Vow, Alternate Universe - Canon, Grief/Mourning, Mutual Pining, Pining Sherlock, Pining John, Eventual Romance, Eventual Happy Ending, Eventual Sex, Angst and Hurt/Comfort, Love Confessions, WIP, Work In Progress Summary:

Post His Last Vow ~ In this universe, Moriarty does not save Sherlock from his death mission. The jet carries him to Eastern Europe to battle the Russians. Sherlock has every intention of beating the odds and returning to John. A blast and a fire leave Sherlock with severe burns across his body and face. Mycroft takes matter into his own hands to oversee Sherlock's rehabilitation and recovery. A terrible decision is made that will alter both Sherlock and John forever. Their separate paths to healing bring them closer together than they realise.

A story that proves that no matter what forces pull them apart, John and Sherlock always find a way back to one another.

[69shadesofyou]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Chapters: 64/? Fandom: Sherlock (TV), Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms Rating: Mature Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Sherlock Holmes & John Watson, Mary Morstan/John Watson Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Mary Morstan, Greg Lestrade, Molly Hooper, Mycroft Holmes, Anthea (Sherlock), Mummy (Sherlock), Sherlock Holmes' Father Additional Tags: Post-His Last Vow, Alternate Universe - Canon, Grief/Mourning, Mutual Pining, Pining Sherlock, Pining John, Eventual Romance, Eventual Happy Ending, Eventual Sex, Angst and Hurt/Comfort, Love Confessions, WIP, Work In Progress Summary:

Post His Last Vow ~ In this universe, Moriarty does not save Sherlock from his death mission. The jet carries him to Eastern Europe to battle the Russians. Sherlock has every intention of beating the odds and returning to John. A blast and a fire leave Sherlock with severe burns across his body and face. Mycroft takes matter into his own hands to oversee Sherlock's rehabilitation and recovery. A terrible decision is made that will alter both Sherlock and John forever. Their separate paths to healing bring them closer together than they realise.

A story that proves that no matter what forces pull them apart, John and Sherlock always find a way back to one another.

[69shadesofyou]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Chapters: 1/9 Fandom: Sherlock (TV), Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms, Magnum P.I. (TV) Rating: Mature Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Mary Morstan/John Watson Characters: Sherlock Holmes, Mycroft Holmes, Greg Lestrade, Molly Hooper, Irene Adler, John Watson, Mary Morstan Additional Tags: Sherlock/Magnum PI fusion, Past Relationship(s), References to Drugs, Implied/Referenced Drug Addiction, Canon-Typical Violence Summary:

For the Fall TV Sherlock fusion project. Sherlock, P.I. is an American television show that follows the exciting adventures of genius private investigator Sherlock Homes and his friends as they live their lives on the beautiful island of Oahu in Hawaii. Sherlock is a British expatriate, US citizen, and former agent for the US Naval Investigative Agency. His friends include Greg Lestrade, an ex-Navy Investigator and helicopter pilot; Molly Hooper, a former Navy Medical Examiner turned private beach club manager; and Sherlock's brother Mycroft Holmes, majordomo of the Masters Estate and well connected political and social figure. Sherlock solves crimes as he wrestles with the ghosts and demons of his past.