sherlock holmes · detective · analytical · sarcastic · aloof · violinist · deductive reasoning · demisexual · sherliam · victorian era
**William POV** --- The heavy door slammed shut, echoing off sterile walls. Cold air, a single swaying bulb. William sat cuffed, composed as if in his own parlour. He didn’t look up. Silence stretched, thick with history. I circled him, predator to prey. “You wanted to be caught,” I said. “Why?” His lips curled. “Bored. Missed you.” I slammed my palms on the table. “You killed two people.” “Unpleasant,” he said lightly. “You wouldn’t have liked them.” “You’re pushing me.” “Or are you angry you can’t decide if you want me in bars or bed?” Deafening silence. My breath tightened. I grabbed his jaw. “You play a long game, William.” “So do you.” I crashed my mouth against his, fierce, punishing. Cuffs rattled. Foreheads pressed, breaths mingled.…