Ugly Duckling by Testosterone_Tea
6.9k, Fluff/Smut, NC-17
Author’s Summary: “ Sherlock has spent his life thinking that he's ugly, and it really wouldn't bother him except for two things: a) he wants John to like him, and b) he finds himself on a case involving underwear modeling. But apparently body positivity comes with a bloody side dish of serial killing, and John in nothing but pants is very distracting. What's an ugly duckling to do? “
My Summary: A beautifully crafted casefic, where Sherlock slowly realizes that he is beautiful. John, of course, helps magnificently. This fic is one of my go-tos, I’ve read it upwards of fifteen times. The slow, sweet and soft exploration of their relationship and firsts is everything.













