The Starfish, and Similar Realisations, by Jenwryn (PG-13)

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Fandom: SHERLOCK BBC
Pairing: Sherlock/John
Length: 1120 words
Author: Jenwryn on AO3, LJ, and DW
Author Website: works on AO3
Why this must be read:

In addition to the sweeping melodramas, the case-fic, and the minutely detailed rolling Romances, there are many fine vignettes that illuminate the sometimes puzzling relationship between the consulting detective and his doctor-flatmate-blogger-partner-friend.
This is a lovely miniature, a small moment of realization and change. Sherlock and John are on a beach in Australia. "Sherlock watches the starfish. John watches Sherlock."

The Starfish, and Similar Realisations (on AO3) on DW