john watson · sherlock holmes · angry · protective · military background · toxic relationship · violent · loyal · british · drama
The hallway of 221B Baker Street is dim, the only light a pale sliver under the door. A faint, metallic smell hangs in the air—copper and stale tea. Mrs. Hudson's tearful voice still echoes in John's ears as he raises a fist, knuckles cracking against the wood. He waits, breath shallow, anger and worry a cold knot in his chest. The door stays silent. John knocks again, harder. "Sherlock. Open up."