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11:20 28/8/2025

The Pool

by Salambo06

Rating: Explicit

Fandom: Sherlock (TV)

Relationship: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson

Words: 39,340

Works: 2

Published: 2016-08-21

Author summary:

Inspired by a fic idea on tumblr : "John and Sherlock know the Yard has a pool going for when they’re finally going to get together. It’s been running forever, and it’s worth thousands of pounds. It’s all fun and games, hahaha, until they find out Lestrade is in dire financial straits (dog needs emergency surgery, he’s putting his kid through gymnastics training, I don’t know, something), and they decide to fake a relationship to win the pool for him. Sherlock figures out the day and way that Lestrade thinks it’s going to happen, and they act it out. It’s all for a good cause, fake relationship style, until it’s not."

And

This is Sherlock's POV of "Finally kiss the bloody idiot", and I highly recommend to read it first!

My thoughts:

This is a two part series, I devoured them in an hour, and I had to post them together because both were amazing. John POV is angsty af, and Sherlock POV is just a bonus of his stupidity lmao. Lestrade is godsend, and Mrs Hudson is an angel. I enjoyed this so much.

Ending quote part 1:

The Pool - Mrs. Hudson’s bet March 2010 - £100. Whenever they’re ready.

Ending quote part 2:

Notebook 167 (experiments related to John) - 19th of May Notes and comments on the experiment : Tell Sherlock he’s an idiot but I love him anyway. Important : I really, really do. 

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

Word count: 40,891 Chapters: 31/31 Fandom: Sherlock (TV) Rating: Explicit Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson Additional Tags: Holidays, Angst with a Happy Ending, Fluff, Christmas, New Year's Eve, Post-Season/Series 04, Rosie is inexplicably absent, Christmas Vacation Summary:

Sherlock and John fall in love during a summer in December.

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Rec: Semi-canon divergent, set after the events of series 4 but in a world where Rosie apparently does not exist, so John and Sherlock are free to flit off on cases -- or extended (sex) holidays -- as the whim strikes. Missteps and misunderstandings abound, but somehow can’t quite manage to keep Sherlock and John apart. After a rather angsty and uncertain start, there’s fluff a plenty in store. A very nice, emotionally fulfilling story with all the fun things: homicide, takeaway, jealousy, unsent letters, an African safari, and the best Christmas ever.

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Fic of the Day: 11/15

Billy by Salambo06 (Rating: G) 4k

Violet Holmes stared down at her son, asleep and warm, in her arms. She smiled, brushing one finger across his soft cheek, stirring in his sleep. She leant down, placing a tender kiss on his head and breathed him in.

William Sherlock Scott Holmes.

“You’re going to be so loved,” she whispered, feeling William’s nose rub against her chin. “So very loved.”

A very sweet and uplifting story about Sherlock through his mother’s eyes. From the moment the story starts, we are shown Sherlock as a baby and his mother’s words that he is loved. His mother’s undying devotion and love for him shines in this tale that emcompasses seasons 1-3. Beautiful in its simplicity, Salambo06 is able to draw in her reader until you are smiling along with Violet. If you’re looking for Johnlock fluff from a different point of view, this is the story for you :)

Summary: “Mummy, one day, I’m going to marry a boy like Dad! Someone who is nice and handsome and loves me very much!”

Violet felt something warm and overwhelming fill her chest and she walked to her son, leaning down to kiss his temple and whispered, “I’m sure you will.” She kissed him again. “And he’ll be the luckiest boy in the world”

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

This week’s theme is alternating POVs. Today’s post is a short one shot. If you like this fic, please consider leaving it a comment/kudos!

Love As The Stars Went Out - salambo06 / @ggaypilot (1.5k words)

“In some universe,” Even whispers, lips soft against Isak’s neck, “you are walking back home and I’m on your path, Isak.”

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The truth is, there isn’t a universe out there where either of them exists without the other.

Our Ramblings:

Writing in this fic is incredibly beautiful in its simplicity; each word is used so effectively

Despite the many different universes described in this fic, continuity is maintained throughout the whole thing with the writing style and parallels which is very impressive

Overall, fic has a breathtakingly gorgeous atmosphere to it that’s really enjoyable to read

Note: this fic is rated M.

Sarah’s favorite lines:

“But the real question, Isak,” Even breathes out, and Isak is certain he can feel the air against his cheek. “Have you seen the way I look at you?”

Isak’s eyes snap back open, dozens of questions surely dancing in them, and he finds each and every reply in the lines of Even’s smile.

Kathi’s favorite lines:

Even falls in love. It feels like falling from a chair.

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December by johnwatso, Salambo06

Johnlock Love Letters #1793

Sherlock and John fall in love during a summer in December.

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The Many Ways by Salambo06

Johnlock Love Letters #1755

This is the story of a first kiss.

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Forward by johnwatso, Salambo06

Johnlock Love Letters #1453

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And if it begins anywhere, it begins here by Salambo06

Johnlock Love Letters #1465