When All The Lights Go Out ~~ Sherlock x Reader

N I N E

Christmas Eve has always been one of the only times of the year when I've been happy, really the whole Christmas Season brought me good memories. My whole life I've had to deal with pain and hardships, but Christmas. All of my problems, my hectic life, they were all put on pause. Not to mention that my strongest memories with my mom took place during these months. But... this was the first time when I felt so fucking stressed out.
"I really don't think this part sounds that good Sherlock. The ledger says it's a B, but it sounds like it would be better as a C flat."
"That's only because you like the minor sounding chords. It doesn't fit with the "happy" theme that Christmas is supposed to have."
"Damn, you right. Sorry, I'm just really stressed..."
"Don't be, isn't this holiday supposed to be relaxing? Also, stop apologizing so much."
"Sorry about that, old habit. Er- I mean. Not sorry?"
"Let's just keep practicing. People will start arriving in 30 minutes."
"Oh okay!"
Music fixes everything. The sadness and awkwardness of life, it all drifts away when the notes fill the air. Sadly, the soft tunes can't stop my mind from wandering.
"FUCK! Did you say that that people were coming in 30?" I suddenly stopped playing and looked over at Sherlock, "Hah sorry to leave you hanging Sherlock, but ya gurl needs to get ready. All I'm wearing right now are my pajamas because I didn't care to get changed this morning. I also need to finish wrapping the present that I got you guys yesterday. I promise I'll be back in 20, hopefully enough to do one last run through. Sorry!"
"Oh, of course. I'll see you later then." He continued playing as I stood up, it was as if he had disappeared to his own world.
I ran downstairs and slid into my room to go get dressed. After throwing off my shirt and pants, I went through my drawers in my undies and bra to find something to wear. A dress would be the most suitable thing. In my closet I had hung up my few dresses. Going through the ones I had, I picked a long sleeved, navy blue, flowy dress. I took it down from the hanger in the closet and laid it out on my bed.
"Hey Y/N, I need your help with some of the no-"
"FUCKING IDIOT! GET OUT! HAVEN'T YOU EVER HEARD OF KNOCKING?" I tried to cover my half naked body with the dress I had, but with my cussing and yelling it was a bit difficult. He turned around and walked out without a word and closed the door behind him.
Being the flustered mess that I was, I put on my dress (just in case he decided to pop in for another surprise visit) and laid down on my bed to scream into one of my pillows. Being flustered wont do anything for you Y/N, at least put this energy to good use! I bullied myself into submission and stood up to go do my hair and makeup. I threw on a simple necklace and one of those antler headbands for the festive season.
I was still blushing very, very strongly, but mostly was still cussing Sherlock under my breath. I gathered the gifts I had bought for Ms. Hudson, John, and Sherlock. I bought a new vintage tea set for my lovely landlord, some aspirin and a cheesy Christmas sweater for John, and a new violin bow for Sherlock. Also a pair of headband antlers to match mine for everybody. After wrapping everything nicely and writing sweet notes to put inside the packaging, I gathered my things and started to walk up to 221B. Though I was still angry at him, I kept my promise to Sherlock and only took 20 minutes to get everything ready.
"Oh Y/N, good to see you dear. I heard that you're going to play with Sherlock tonight. I'm so excited!" Ms. Hudson greeted me with a smile, which I returned to her.
"It's good to see you too! Can you tell me where I should put my gifts?"
"Just over anywhere near the tree."
"Of course... haha thanks." Feeling a little dumb that I hadn't picked up on that, I walked over and placed my gifts neatly down. I picked up the antlers intending to put them on everybody as I saw them. And, as luck would have it, the first person I bumped into when I stood up was the one and only Sherlock Holmes.
"Ummmm... I'm sorry abou-"
"I'm going to cut you off there bud. Don't speak, don't mention it, just forget it. ALSO... don't mention it to anybody, okay? EVER."
"I think that's for the best." He blushed a little and started to walk away from me.
"Oh Sherlock wait!"
"Umm, yes?"
"I forgot to give you these, you should wear them. I'm going to give them out to everybody, the people I don't know included. They match mine." I pointed to the ones on my head and smiled a little, I really couldn't stay mad at this goof.
"I don't do antlers, or Christmas apparel in general."
"Yea, I also think that you fucking owe me, don't you?" I walked up to him and poked him in the chest with the antlers. "C'mon, you can't say no to me after what happened."
"I guess I'm not in any position to say no." He sighed as he grabbed them from my hand and put them on, making me all giddy.
"Wow," Lestrade walked in and saw this unfold in front of him, "I've never seen anybody able to push Sherlock like that, it's rather impressive."
"Thank you, I take pride in being able to push people's buttons. It's good to see you again." I walked over to him and shook his hand.
"Likewise, were you also the one who managed to braid his hair?"
"I'm the one and only! Also, do you want a matching pair of antlers? I have enough for all of us."
"I'd be honored, now all I need is a glass of scotch in my hand and I'll be set."
"I can agree with that!" I smiled at him and walked over to Ms. Hudson to give her a pair of antlers as well.
"When should we start playing?" Though I was avoiding eye contact with him, I asked Sherlock across the room.
"When John gets here." Also avoiding eye contact, he answered and started to put rosin on his bow.
"Alright, let the night begin."

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Hey! So... it's been a while. I just kinda disappeared. But my computer broke, and I'm too lazy to write on my phone. It's pretty late where I am and I was bored. SOOOO... here ya go. This episode was more comedic relief for me, nothing important yet. I want to finish this episode (A Scandal in Belgravia) in like 5-10 chapters. Future episodes might not be this long, but I do want to start writing longer chapters. Next chapter will be the rest of the Christmas part of this episode, but there will be more action involved. Again, sorry for being gone for so long. More updates to come soon!
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