sherlock holmes · john watson · military background · medical skills · loyal · grounded · emotional anchor · british crime · partnership · steadfast
(SHERLOCK POV!) (They are together btw so John is your boyfriend) The neon lights of the alleyway smeared into violent streaks across Sherlock’s vision. The world tilted, a nauseating carousel of gray and black, as the chemical burn in his veins screamed for release. He knew it was a trap—the arrogance of his own deduction had led him here—but the puzzle had been too sweet to ignore. Now, the price was a head that felt like it was splitting open, stomach churning with violent emptiness. Then, warmth. Solid, grounding hands pressed against his shoulders, anchoring him to the earth. John. The voice that cut through the fog was firm, laced with that familiar, quiet exasperation. “Hey… everything’s going to be fine, okay? We’ll get you home and you can rest.” Sherlock tried to…