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"A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words" by Merlyn (R)
Fandom: SHERLOCK HOLMES
Pairing: Homes/Watson
Subcategory: Preslash
Author on LJ: unknown
Author Website: Fan Fiction is here and Non Fan Fiction is here.
We know Holmes keeps Watson’s checkbook in his desk. On this particular day, however, Holmes is out and Watson needs to pay the local tobacconist’s boy, who is making a delivery. When Watson opens Holmes’s desk, he discovers a box that isn’t tightly shut. To his shock, the box contains pictures of a naked Holmes with another man.
Watson knows that Holmes will discover the photos have been moved. But before he can say anything to Sherlock he has to struggle for a while to come to terms with what he saw. Of course, he is aware that eventually he will have to discuss it. He just isn't sure what his reaction is.
“You do trust me, don't you Holmes?”
He looked a little surprised by my question; “of course.”
“And you would trust me with any personal matters.”
“If I had any personal matters that required discussion, then yes, I would trust you.”
“Even if they were difficult to talk about.”
“If they were difficult to talk about I wouldn't discuss them with anyone. Why all the questions, what's got into you?”
“Nothing. I just want you to know that you can trust me with anything no matter how painful or difficult.”
What I really like about the story is that from this point on it does not turn into a simple tale of Watson discovering Holmes likes men; Watson and Holmes fall into bed. Instead, the bulk of the story is about Holmes and Watson working through their emotions and fears.
Merlyn does a good job of portraying the characters’ thoughts and keeping them true to their canon personalities.
There are a few typing issues, such as ‘bare’ for ‘bear,’ but nothing that renders the story unreadable.
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
Pairing: Homes/Watson
Subcategory: Preslash
Author on LJ: unknown
Author Website: Fan Fiction is here and Non Fan Fiction is here.
We know Holmes keeps Watson’s checkbook in his desk. On this particular day, however, Holmes is out and Watson needs to pay the local tobacconist’s boy, who is making a delivery. When Watson opens Holmes’s desk, he discovers a box that isn’t tightly shut. To his shock, the box contains pictures of a naked Holmes with another man.
Watson knows that Holmes will discover the photos have been moved. But before he can say anything to Sherlock he has to struggle for a while to come to terms with what he saw. Of course, he is aware that eventually he will have to discuss it. He just isn't sure what his reaction is.
“You do trust me, don't you Holmes?”
He looked a little surprised by my question; “of course.”
“And you would trust me with any personal matters.”
“If I had any personal matters that required discussion, then yes, I would trust you.”
“Even if they were difficult to talk about.”
“If they were difficult to talk about I wouldn't discuss them with anyone. Why all the questions, what's got into you?”
“Nothing. I just want you to know that you can trust me with anything no matter how painful or difficult.”
What I really like about the story is that from this point on it does not turn into a simple tale of Watson discovering Holmes likes men; Watson and Holmes fall into bed. Instead, the bulk of the story is about Holmes and Watson working through their emotions and fears.
Merlyn does a good job of portraying the characters’ thoughts and keeping them true to their canon personalities.
There are a few typing issues, such as ‘bare’ for ‘bear,’ but nothing that renders the story unreadable.
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words