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Top fics I’ve read this month!

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kindred spirits by simplyclockwork

Sherlock is forced into rehab after Serbia. He meets John Watson, a doctor on staff. ~46.5k

To Stand Before the Storm by ArwaMachine

Soon-to-be-divorced John and recently-not-dead Sherlock unravel the mystery of murdered sheep on an uninhabited island just off the western coast of Ireland. ~132.5k

The Grit on the Lens by Silvergirl

Sherlock denies that he has emotions. John proves to him he's wrong. ~1.5k

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In Which the Darkness is Warmer than the Light by CasualParadox

Something's different tonight, and John has never been one to waste an opportunity. ~25.5k

Dustfall by AmandaDBone

Omegaverse. Omega Sherlock/Alpha John. There are no alphas and no omegas — not until maroon dust falls from the sky and changes the world. ~19k

5 times Holmes falls asleep on Watson by catsinagraveyard

And 1 time Watson falls asleep on Holmes. ~3.5k

Home by aquileaofthelonelymountain

After being away for a case, Sherlock is welcomed home by John, Rosie and Mrs. Hudson. ~4k

HONORABLE MENTIONS

The Christmas Notes by Enterthetadpole

Sherlock writes notes to John. John tries not to strangle Sherlock. Insanity ensues. ~3k

you knew what it was, he is in love by nyctophilia_wonderwall

John falls for Sherlock the moment he meets him, but doesn't feel like he can act on his feelings until after Sherlock comes back from the dead. ~2k

A Conversation in the Dairy Aisle at Tesco by Calais_Reno

Dustfall by AmandaDBone

Johnlock Love Letters #2151

Johnlock Love Letters

(AKA - JL3 Declarations of Love from fan fiction) #962

Summary:  The first time John kissed Sherlock, he had no idea what he'd set in motion.

(5k, Explicit, kissing, getting together, moving slow, fluff, anger and pouting, mutual masturbation)

Sherlock: "Blindsided"

Author: AmandaDBone

Rating: Explicit

Read here.

Summary: "I'm not here for a case. I'm here to talk about your date."

"You know, sometimes you talk about normal human interaction the way a child talks about vegetables."

A string of unsuccessful dates for Greg turns around when Sherlock shows up.

Thoughts: Ahah! This is a great little Sherstrade fic to brighten up your day. If you were ever stuck on this pairing, this is a lovely one to start with. Sherlock almost bullies his way into a relationship with Lestrade that is so in tune with how I could see it actually happening that it makes me smile. In typical Sherlock bluntness:

"So you were jealous."

"Immensely." Sherlock's lip curled into a vicious expression. "The idea of you looking for strange, increasingly unpalatable people when I've been right here this whole time— Well, it was clearly only my personal bias that kept me from seeing it before. I didn't want to feel anything like that for you."

"Yeah, thanks."

It's the dialogue that makes this [though the sex doesn't hurt] & the author has a good grasp on both of their voices, especially Sherlock. Lestrade is great in this as he edges close to a sexual crisis, but just eventually says 'fuck it' & has sex with Sherlock anyway. It's a very nonchalant, casual, extremely fun approach to them starting a relationship that would be absolutely without frills but lovely all the same.

Sherlock definitely has a way with words, straight to the point of being pretty funny & sexy at the same time:

"We're going to do this again," he said. "I'll suck your cock every day if that's what it takes to keep you from seeking out another boring blind date ever again. I'll let you fuck me. My arse would be fantastic for that, don't you think?"

Um, yes please. Funny & sexy is actually a good description for this fic, but I'll leave it up to you.