#i love using shelby's full name HAHA

[spookebee]

Nine photos that describe your OC's vibe

Finnick Shelby Gallagher otherwise better known as Finnick Fox, Toreador, New York By Night Chronicle 'The Beast of New York.'

y'all know how much I love this horrific little toreador

[nineteenninety-six]

Crooner

REQUEST:  Hi! I love your writing and I have a little request since I’m in quarantine and so down and bored. I don’t know if you’ll be able to do it but here it goes! Pairing Tommy Shelby x reader, they were together for a while but they split bc Tommy is focused in work and the f!reader (or OC) is tired of Tommy’s cheating so she goes to London and stays with Ada and there she meets a crooner (Alex Turner it’s in my head haha) and Tommy is searching for him bc is an important communist and +  + and when Tommy finds him the reader is flirting with him so Tommy goes to Ada’s to tell her about the crooner. The reader comes back to Ada’s and starts telling her about the crooner how handsome and awesome he is etc even though Ada tries to stop her and Tommy hears until he is so pissed off that he comes where they are and idk how it ends between Tommy and reader actually haha bad prompt I know but maybe you could use the idea. Thanks, I’ll keep reading and I hope you’re okay! 💖

I know this is bad but I really struggled with it and I’m p sure, it’s been in my inbox for like 2 months and it needed it to be done and I’m not going to do a 2nd part, it was hard enough to do this one.

I’ve been watching NCIS on Netflix recently and I never realised how funny it was lmao

“You’re not serious.” Tommy gaped

“I am.”

Tommy stared at the woman in front of him in shock. After several years together, (Y/N) had decided to end the relationship, she had reached her limit of lonely night after lonely night along with Tommy’s lack of presence, in general, made her realise that their relationship was very one-sided with her being the only one who made an effort, not to mention her suspicions of him cheating.

“Why?”

“Why?” (Y/N) scoffed, “You’re not that clueless, are you?”

“(Y/N)--”

“Tommy, you are practically married to your work!”  

“Without my work, we wouldn’t be where we are!”

“That’s not what I’m saying, Tommy!” (Y/N) bit back

“Then, what are you saying?!”

“There’s a difference between being invested in your work and being so involved that you start to push the people around you away!”

Like every conversation they’ve had over the past month, it descended into a shouting match. It was another reason which prompted (Y/N) to leave, the fact that they couldn’t even have a conversation that didn’t end with one of them storming out in anger was a problem.

“Where are you going?” Tommy asked with a resigned sigh.

“London. I’m going to stay with Ada.” 

“Alright.” Tommy nodded at her before turning around and leaving the room.

(Y/N) rolled her eyes at his overdramatic behaviour before picking up her bags and leaving the house. She wanted to leave Small Heath as soon as possible.

-----------------------------------------

(Y/N) had settled into London nicely, Ada had gotten her a job at the library and she hadn’t seen nor heard of Tommy since she had left Birmingham. She knew that Ada kept in contact him with him but the other woman had thankfully never brought his name up.

Ada decided to take her to a small club one evening, for a girls night out. The club was full but not packed and on that particular evening, there was a band performing who’s singer sparked something in her. As soon as he began singing, she was starstruck, her eyes never left him and her mouth was slightly agape, it didn’t help that he had noticed her gaze and threw her smirks, winks as he was performing. The man was handsome, with his dark hair and dark coloured eyes, he had a certain allure to him. 

Ada watched in amusement as her friend watched the band with rapt attention until they finished their set and it was only then was she able to snap out of her daze.

“Wow…”

Ada giggled, “You see something you like?”

“Ada!” (Y/N) shrieked, “It’s not like that.”

Ada continued to laugh, not believing her words before she abruptly stopped, her eyes going wide once she spotted something behind (Y/N), who didn’t notice Ada’s sudden silence.

“Hi…” The person behind (Y/N) whispered, causing the woman to gasp and turn around in shock.

“Hi…” (Y/N) whispered back, eyes wide.

“I’m Alex.” He grinned and stuck out his hand for her to shake, “I saw you from the stage. Did you like the songs?”

“(Y/N).” She shook his hand, “Yeah, I thought they were great.”

Alex smiled at her causing a rush of heat to flood to her cheeks. He was as charming as he was handsome.

“Would you like to go out together sometime?”

“I-I uh...sure! Absolutely.” (Y/N) stuttered.

“Heard of ‘The Ivy’?” 

(Y/N) nodded.

“How does Wednesday at five sound?” Alex asked.

“Sounds great.” (Y/N) smiled at Alex.

“Great.” With one last smile and wink, Alex left the women.

Once she was sure he was out of hearing distance, (Y/N) squealed with Ada, unable to believe what just happened.

“Holy shit..” (Y/N) breathed.

“You’re telling me.” Ada sighs

Wednesday came quicker than (Y/N) expected and before she knew it, she was stood in front of a mirror, looking over of her outfit one last time before she had to leave and after a thumbs up and a wish of good luck for Ada, she was off to The Ivy.

The more time (Y/N) spent with Alex, the more she fell for him. He was gorgeous, charming, and a gentleman, she was falling hard and she couldn’t find it in herself to care. Alex was also safe, he wasn’t involved in any gangs or bad business as far as she knew, and it was the complete opposite of Tommy.

While (Y/N) was on her date, Tommy had travelled down to London to meet with Ada, he knew she still had communist ties even though Freddie had died and he needed her help with tracking down someone in particular.

“I need contact with your communist friends Ada.” Tommy pushed past his sister and walked into his house.

“They’re not my friends, Tommy.” Ada rolled her eyes.

“Right, you call them comrades don’t you?” Tommy sarcastically said.

“Tommy.” Ada wasn’t in the mood to deal with Tommy and his attitude.

Tommy pulled a photo out of his pocket and showed to Ada, “His name is Alex Turner and I need him.”

Ada blinked in shock at the photo that laid before her, it was the man from Saturday, the one who (Y/N) was currently on a date with and she was most definitely not going to tell Tommy anything about him.

“I’ve never seen him or heard of him,” Ada said nonchalantly.

Tommy huffs, “That’s why I want you to contact your friends Ada.”

“If it’s so important Tommy, then you can contact them yourself.”

Then opened his mouth to bite back but was interrupted but the front door opening and you voice ringing loudly through the house.

“Ada! Ada! Oh my god, Alex is so perfect and we’re going on a second date on Saturday.” (Y/N) gushed as she walked through the house, trying to find her friend.

Ada quickly motioned her brother into the kitchen before she rushed out to meet her friend.

“(Y/N)!” Ada met her friend in the hallway just before the kitchen and quickly turned her around and dragged her to the living room, “A second date already? You must seriously like him.”

“I do. He’s such a breath of fresh air.” (Y/N) confessed, “It’s so peaceful compared to Tommy.”

Tommy had overheard everything in the Kitchen and he lost his patience at what heard and stormed into the living room, surprising the women who sat there,

“One month and you’ve already moved on?” Tommy scoffed as he stopped in front of them.

“Tommy? What are you doing here?” (Y/N) stood up, confused

“Can’t I visit my sister?” Tommy sarcastically ask

“You know that not what I meant!” (Y/N) huffed, already frustrated with him.

“Who are you going out with?” Tommy changed the conversation back to the original topic.

“It’s none of your business. God, it’s times like these that I’m really grateful that I’m no longer with you. You’re a controlling freak!” With one last glare, (Y/N) stormed out of the room.

Tommy turned to his sister and raised his eyebrows but she merely shrugged, not wanting to get involved but she did believe, (Y/N) had a point,  Tommy had a tendency to be ‘too much’.

Tommy huffed at his sister’s lack of reaction and left the house in a strop, too angry to remember the original reason why he came to Ada’s in the first place. 

[thesilverrqueen]

[28]

I was tagged by the awesome @anagraves! Sorry that it took me so long to do it, but it’s finally here!

1. how tall are you?

167 cm i think... or 166 cm. i don’t know i should check it out soon lol .

2. what color and style is your hair?

I’m a natural dark brunnete. I always kept my wavy hair very long, especially this year and i seriously need to cut them. Even though medium hair length suits me better i refuse to cut them. I don’t style my hair because i lack the skills, so i leave them down to my waist.

3. what color are your eyes?

Grey blue.

4. do you wear glasses?

Yes! I wear glasses since i was 8 and my myopia is TOO high.  

5. do you wear braces?

Yes i used to, for 2 years during primary school.

6. what is your fashion style?

Casual i guess?I’m very simple and during winter i’m bored XD I prefer summer because i love shorts and tops! I wear many fandom/movie t shirts and basic colours. On a good occasion i may put a little effort wearing a pair of hoops and a lipistick.

7. full name?

Sophia... and that’s all you need to know  XD.

8. when were you born?

May 15,2001..

9. where are you from and where do you live now?

I was born in a  town from Greece and i still live there.

10. what school do you go to?

A regular high school which is practically over.

11. what kind of student are you?

I consider myself to be a good student, especially in language courses ( ancient greek, latin,essays etc) and i fail miserably at mathematics and physics. Even though i have to say ,if i try , i can be more than decent to these subjects. I’m just bored.

12. do you like school?

Right now, no i hate it, i just want it to be over and move on to university.

13. what are your favorite school subjects?

I like literature, modern greek and english. But at this phase because i’m always studying i despise everything lol

14. favorite TV shows?

Well, despite the horrible ending, Game of Thrones will always be my favourite tv show( for now). From season 1 until season 8 episode 3 i loved everything about it. I would like to pretend the rest of the season doesn’t exist, and move on. My favourite characters  ( and my OTP Jonerys)will always have a special place in my heart.

Peaky Blinders is my second favourite tv show, i love it! Thomas Shelby is so dark, yet who can NOT love him? Loved every season, i hope season 5 delivers too.

Stranger things is nice, i liked season 1 very much, but not that much the second season. I’m not that excited for season 3 but i hope it surprises me plesantly!

It would be unfair if i didn’t include Glee! I started watching it when i was like 12, i hold on so many beautiful memories from this show even though it is long over. Seasons 1-3 were AMAZING! I need to rewatch them soon.

Honorable mention : Skam! The original of course. I don’t usually like high school tv shows any more but i found it realistic and had cool and iconic characters!

Shows that i started enthusiastically but stopped watching because they dissapoinnted me:Vikings,Pretty Little Liars,13 reasons why etc

15. favorite movies?

They are SO many! I will make a make top 10 list for some of them:

1. Pan’s Labyrinth

2. The Shining

3. Black Swan

4.Perfume: The story of murderer

5.La la land

6. A clockwork orange

7. Rosemary’s baby

8. 2001 : A space odyssey

9.Schindler’s List

10. The godfather part 1 and 2 ( i consider them one film)

I could write a really long list but i decided to stop at 10 lol

16. favorite books?

My favourite book is ‘’Lolita’.Highly contoversial but it’s such a well written book and reading this i understood what is beautiful literature. I mean look at the opening! So beautiful! : “Lolita, light of my life, fire of my loins. My sin, my soul.[...] She was Lo, plain Lo, in the morning, standing four feet ten in one sock. She was Lola in slacks. She was Dolly at school. She was Dolores on the dotted line. But in my arms she was always Lolita.”

Just keep in mind that this is NOT a love story but a twisted dark fantasy from a pervent who basically destroyed a young girls life.Okay i stop here, i just love this book so much. Other books :

A Song of Ice and Fire series. I don’t know if i want to read ADWD now, but they are excellent books. Also the World of Ice and Fire is hands down, BRILLIANT and the illustrations captivating.

The hunchback of notre dame. I can read again and again and not get tired of it.

Me Before You. Read it twice and cried twice like a baby. Heart warming. Same comment to the beautiful Light between the oceans.

17. favorite pastime?

Watching movies and tv shows. Sometimes writing crappy things. Going to the cinema.

18. do you have any regrets?

Yes but i try not to , and look to the future.

19. dream job?

 A film journalist or a screenwriter. Anything related to the movie industry.

20. would you like to get married someday?

I don’t know. I would like to live the epic love story and have someone who will love me uncoditionally. Okay and after that i woke up and stayed forever alone. (probably)

21. would you like to have kids someday?

Yes, but iam too young to be that sure.

23. do you like shopping?

It depends. If we go 1-2 hours ( maximum) shopping and then go to the bookstore or somewhere to eat , then i love it lol

24. what countries have you visited?

None. But i hope to, in the future.

25. what’s the scariest nightmare you’ve ever had?

Can’t rememeber right now because my brain deletes unpleasant memories i guess XD

26. do you have any enemies? There are some people with whom I share a mutual dislike, but enemies.. No? Maybe one. Idk.

27. do you have an s/o?

Nope. 

28. do you believe in miracles?

It depends. Sometimes yes, sometimes no.. ( my answer does not make any sense i know haha)

I’m tagging: @eleincanti @taestasha @fordaenerys @gleek-runner @mamadragon-daenerys  @mar7tha @khalasass and anyone who wants to do it! 

[saerzn]

oof oo ouch uhh

1. Full name: grace pissbaby cancer

2. Nicknames: rin apologist, cakes bt no one ever calls me that 😔😔

3. Birthday: july 11

4. Age: under 17

5. Zodiac star sign: cancer :)

6. Moon sign: leo

7. Ascendant: scorpio

8. Venus: virgo

9. Gender: nb girl ig

10. Pronouns: she/they

11. Sexuality: bi/pan whatev

12. Myer-Briggs type: intp

13. Relationship status: i love my gf

14. Best friend(s): leo, shelby, qaisy, cricket

15. Religion: agnostic

16. Favorite color: light pink and mustard yellow (but not together)

17. Favorite music genre: indie/alternative rock lmfao

18. Favorite band/artist: the strokes, gorillaz, radiator hospital, mafumafu, kendrick lamar, tyler the creator, leggy

19. Favorite song: fireworks (reprise) by radiator hospital and camp games 1.1 by pictures of vernon

20. Favorite holiday: christmas!!

21. Favorite tv show: i don't watch tv but yhhh most cartoons in general

22. Favorite youtuber: prob mafu lol

23. Favorite perfume/cologne: this is more of a fav scent but pinetrees!!!

24. Favorite season: fall

25. Favorite flower: all! or..blue roses

26. Favorite gemstone: opal

27. Favorite roller coaster: big upside-downy ones

28. Favorite fruit: strawberries n PURPLE grapes

29. Favorite vegetable: broccoollii

30. Favorite icecream flavor: strawberry

31. Favorite candy: snickers or reeses

32. Favorite restaurant: samurai noodle ramen lolol

33. Favorite fast food restaurant: mcdicks babe!

34. Favorite starburst flavor: pink

35. Favorite pizza topping: mushr00m

36. Favorite chip flavor: just plain salt:/

37. Favorite non-alcoholic beverage: UNSWEET ICED TEA

38. Favorite alcoholic beverage: i don't drink but moscow mule jfbdjdb

39. Favorite video game: SPLATOON, pkmon diamond and moon, botw, overwatch, p5, MySims™ Agents (2009) for the Nintendo Wii, and mysme if that counts

40. Favorite board game: dominion although i don't rly like board games i'm just good at it

41. Favorite city: the one i'm in ig

42. Favorite dog breed: most of them

43. Favorite animal: SNAILS

44. Favorite number: 0006

45. Coffee or tea: teateateateateate

46. Vanilla or chocolate: vanilli

47. Leather or denim: leatherrrrr good

48. Short or long sleeves: long

49. Patterned or plain: pattern (stripes)

50. Floral or plaid: floral

51. Black or white: black

52. Makeup or no makeup: no makeup :(

53. Tumblr or Twitter: tumbley bc i don't use my twitter

54. Facebook or Snapchat or Instagram: snapchat instagram be nasty

55. Phone or tablet or computer: phone

56. Liberal or conservative: do i look like

57. Sunrises or sunsets: sunset

58. Are you vegetarian: no vegetal for me

59. Are you vegan: no lmaooooooo

60. Are you allergic to anything: lact0se intolerant but ill still eat a whole ass cheese wheel in one sitting

61. Are you polyamorous: probably not

62. Have you been out of state: yea

63. Have you been out of country: yea

64. Have you kissed a boy: no icky

65. Have you kissed a girl: o-on the cheek >\\\\<

66. Have you kissed an enby: who

67. Have you broken a bone: nope

68. Have you been to the emergency room: when i was wittle

69. Have you ever been high: no

70. Have you ever been drunk: don't think so

71. Have you ever been in a band or choir: yes

72. Have you ever catfished someone: no

73. Do you have any siblings: older sister and brother who moved out

74. Do you live with your parents: yeah

75. Do you have more than 100 followers: yes

76. Do you have more than 1,000 followers: yes

77. Do you have more than 10,000 followers: no

78. Do you smoke weed: nope

79. Do you drink: noo

80. Do you have a job: nah lol

81. Do you own any musician/youtuber merch: yeah quite a bit of band merch jfhsjdhs

82. Do you have any internet friends: yes and i love tjem

83. Do you play any instruments: bass clarinet babey B)

84. Where did you go/are you going to college: haha that's funny

85. College major: mayb music or psychologie

86. Names of all your group chats: kbc, qaislings, gaydhd, panera hoes

87. Tap the middle autofill button 10 times: is the best thing ever and it doesn't look good

88. What time zone do you live in: uuhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

89. Your best friend’s sign: most of them are virgos, bt also aqua and aries

90. Your 2nd, 3rd, and 4th closest friends’ signs: a sagi wrote this question

91. Your crush’s sign: scorpio

92. Your mom’s sign: taurus

93. Your dad’s sign: cancer

94. Your sibling(s)’ sign(s): virgo and taurus

95. Your enemy’s sign: any sagittarius

96. Your ex(s)’ sign(s): never had one

97. An ex best friend’s sign: SAGI LMFAO

98. Tag 5 people to participate: @gh0uls @caelvms @tokymew @katatles-the-fish @ghostie-goop + any of my lovely muwutuals who wanna do it n say i tagged u

[simplyshelbs16xoxo]

‘The Beauty of a Lost Art’ Chapter 50: A Beautiful Beginning

03/06/18

My darling wife,

               It feels wonderful to call you that. Molly, you looked so beautiful in your dress with your small bump accentuated by the new tailoring. You were absolutely glowing. We hadn’t even gotten to our handwritten vows before I started to tear up at just the sight of you smiling at me. All I could think was ‘this gorgeous, intelligent, kind woman loves me and I am so lucky she wants me for a husband.’ We quite literally sealed our marriage with a kiss, one of great passion, may I add. It is odd seeing a wedding band on my finger but I love it. I love you, Molly Holmes.

 My sweet husband,

               Sorry to interrupt your letter, but I couldn’t resist reading ahead of time. May I just tell you how happy you make me? I know you were eager to consummate our marriage (the pinches given to my bum were surefire clues), but you still danced with me most of the night anyways. Our vows are love letters in themselves; written in our hand and kept in the lovely keepsake box your mum gave us. Your words written so far in this letter made me cry tears of joy (sorry about the tear stain oops). It is amazing how after all this time, you can still make me blush. I love you too, Sherlock Holmes.

16/06/18

               I must advise you, Mrs. Holmes, that peeking before I am finished is not a wise thing to do. I may have to do something drastic now, like distract you with kisses before tickling you until you tell me to have mercy. Your laughter is the most beautiful sound I have ever heard. The only time I will be happier than I am right now is when our beautiful baby girl is born. That was one more deduction than I expected. I really hope I’m not sleeping on the sofa for this tonight. I apologise. Please forgive me for ruining the surprise, sweetheart, I didn’t mean to.

                 You silly man! I’m not upset with you, though I am a bit curious as to how you knew. The way I’m carrying, perhaps? Either way, I’m not making you sleep on the sofa over that. So, that means we at least have the names narrowed down now. I know you’ve been absolutely dying for someone to be named after you, so how about Charlotte or Shelby as a female variation of Sherlock? I do know I want Mary to be one of her middle names. Yes, one of…she’s going to take after her daddy and have two. Let me know what you think! Xxx

27/06/18

               Those are lovely variations, darling. I think your full first name could suffice as her second middle name; Mary Margaret has a nice ring to it, I believe. Charlotte Mary Margaret Holmes or Shelby Mary Margaret Holmes? We have time to decide. Both are good names. All I can envision is a miniature version of you running around; well, more miniature than you already are. I’m teasing, of course. I love how petite you are. You were craving pickles and popcorn at three in the morning, and so, naturally, I made sure you had it. Not the weirdest combination you’ve craved, but it was interesting to say the least. This has been quite the curious journey so far. I have kept track of your progress (except for your weight, as you have banished me from that aspect, though I don’t know why; you are beautiful no matter what). I love you, honeybee. And I love our little baby bee too. Xxx

                 We’ll take our time to decide. And how do you figure it’ll be a miniature version of me? Maybe she’ll take after you more? Maybe it will be an equal distribution, like your curls and my eyes. Oh, but I’d love for her to have your eyes as well. Yes, I know brown is dominant, but rarities happen. We began on the nursery today in John’s old room. It had been freshly painted last week; a pretty mint green colour. We built our daughter’s cot together today…that was an Olympic event in itself haha! I couldn’t stop laughing at your confusion over the instructions. It’s nice to know there is something Sherlock Holmes isn’t quite proficient at. I love you my bumbling bumblebee! P.S. you’re such a good husband! xxx

08/07/18

               I had so much fun with you tonight, darling. We danced half the evening in the sitting room to our old favourites. I love singing along with you in between kisses and twirls. The other half was spent eating takeaway from Angelo’s (in which he insisted on delivering himself), and watching your choice of film (The Princess Bride which ended up being quite enjoyable) whilst I helped you paint your toes, as you can no longer reach over the lovely swell of your belly. Already five months in and it feels like it’s going by so fast. We’ll meet our baby bee in no time. I completed her lullaby and intend to play it for you tomorrow after work. I’m going to crawl into bed beside you now and hold you. You’re already fast asleep. Sweet dreams, my Molly. Xxx

                 Ugh, my day has been so bloody frustrating! Sorry for the outburst. I can’t do autopsies anymore now that Mike walked in on me sobbing over a corpse. I forgot several things throughout the day that I would normally remember, aka, pregnancy brain IS real. I cried again when I observed you for a moment in the lab. I don’t know why; it’s just that I kept thinking about how we first met and everything that’s happened since and you look so lovely sitting there, I just *smudge*…sorry, started crying again. You stopped everything you were doing to calm me down and you are just the best husband I could ever ask for. I think I need a nap; I can’t even concentrate enough to write anymore. I love you so much, my sweet William. Xxx p.s. the lullaby is so beautiful! Another sob fest for me ha! Mwah!

31/07/18

               Sweetheart, I am sorry you have been having a difficult time at work. Now, don’t get upset, but maybe you should consider taking maternity leave a bit earlier, say, next month, possibly now? You need your rest and you’ve been working yourself too hard, staying after hours to try and complete the paperwork you’re having a tough time concentrating on. Just think about it, alright? I’m just worried about you is all. I don’t want you to stress yourself out too much. I cooked dinner for tonight using your recipe for Shepherd’s pie. I hope it turned out well. It looks appetizing at least, so there’s that. Meena dropped something off for you. She warned me not to peek, so I didn’t, though I admit my curiosity is piqued. It’s in the bedroom. I love you, sweetheart. Xxx

                 Oh, Sherlock, dinner was perfect, thank you! It was so sweet of you to offer to massage my feet. They’ve been aching all day. I had to remove my rings since my fingers are swelling a bit too much for them to fit now. It feels strange to not wear them; I’ll definitely be happy when I can have them on my finger again. For now, I’ll loop them onto this silver necklace I have from my mum and wear them that way. I’m not upset with your suggestion, just frustrated that I can’t be as efficient as I used to be right now. I don’t want such an early maternity leave. Also, who else is going to help you with cases? You can’t stand the other pathologists. Anyways, I’m happy you liked the nightie set I purchased and had Meena drop off. I’ve been aching for you so much, Sherlock. Really, so much that it’s been a bit overwhelming. I love you, bumblebee. Xxx

11/08/18

               Mm, you are so sexy, Mrs. Holmes. This is quite an enjoyable part of your pregnancy, I must say. I know you’re upset about taking maternity leave early, but look at the bright side, sweetheart. I’ll be at your beckon call to get you whatever you crave or when you need some comfort, you can sleep whenever you feel like it, watch whatever you want, have me whenever you’re aching for me; you can practically do everything you want. It won’t be so bad, I promise. We’ll go take walks in the park if you’d like so you can get out for a bit each day. Maybe Rosie would like to come along. You should enjoy yourself as much as possible despite the awful effects of pregnancy. I’m going to lessen my caseload soon so that I can be available for you more often. And before you try to convince me otherwise, I’m perfectly okay with taking a break; happy, even. After all, I’m married to you, not the work. You need me more right now. I love you, Molly Holmes, more than you know. Xxx

                 Sherlock, you are just so good to me. Those are all very good points you made. I don’t think it’ll be as bad as I assumed it would be. Just please make sure that you’re okay with taking a break from work. I don’t want you to resent me for any reason because of it. I know I’m probably just overthinking and getting over emotional about all of this. I’d like to go out with you and Rosie for ice cream sometime. I think that would be fun. She so loves our company and her little cousin who is actively kicking me right now. I remember the look on your face when she first started kicking. You were resting your head on my tummy when she kicked your head! It was so funny! You were afraid at first, wondering if something was going wrong but relaxed when you realized it was just our daughter having a laugh at your expense. She’s going to be a handful, I can see it now. Well, she is a Holmes after all. I think I need a relaxing bath right now. And yes, I want you to join me as long as it’s not uncomfortable for you. Love you, my sweet husband! Xxx p.s. you, Mister Holmes, are also incredibly sexy ;)

29/08/18

               I would never resent you, Molly! This is my choice. I want to do this. I am a husband and father first. I want to take care of my girls. I love you both very much. You’re approaching seven months soon and our darling girl is growing so fast. We went out for ice cream with Rosie today and she had asked when she could meet her baby cousin. Like John said, I think it’ll be nice for her to have someone closer to her age to play with. I did not realize how wide a child’s eyes could get until I saw her react to feeling the kicks to your belly. It is quite a similar amazement to that of my own, though I suppose I’ve always been a bit of a child. Okay, I have been called a man child plenty of times, but I do hope I have grown enough to be a good husband and father. I have said this before, but I’ll say it again: thank you for carrying our child, Molly. You’re doing so well, sweetheart. I know it’s been difficult lately but I am trying my best to make it as easy for you as possible. You can do this, darling. I know you can. You are so strong and fierce and beautiful. I am so in love with you. Xxx

                               I was reading your letter whilst having tea with Mrs. Hudson in her flat and I just broke down crying. She had asked me what was wrong and all I said was that I have the most wonderful husband. I do. You are taking such good care of me and our little baby bee. There’s nothing wrong with acting childish now and then; adults have to have fun too! We’ll get plenty of time to be immature when we play with our daughter haha! Your words of encouragement are so helpful. I know they don’t seem like much to you, but they brighten my day. My belly button has finally popped. It felt strange, I’m not gonna lie. I feel gigantic right now. Probably TMI but I’ve never had to pee so much in my life. It’s all that water I’ve been drinking, plus the fact she is practically sitting on my bladder. Sleeping has been a bit more difficult but you’ve been so accommodating to my weird sleep positions. Thank you for letting me wrap around you as much as I possibly can. It’s usually the other way around (you, wrapped around me), but I find it more comforting this way. All this talk of sleep makes me want to take a nap. I look forward to your next letter, bumblebee. Mwah! Love you! xxx

18/09/18

               I am so proud of you, Molly. You are carrying beautifully. I could not ask for a more amazing wife. In less than two months, we’ll be meeting our daughter. I can’t wait to hold her. You have expressed your fears of the childbirth going wrong, but there is nothing to worry about my darling. The doctors have assured you that this is one of the healthiest pregnancies they’ve ever seen and there is nothing that could cause any complications. You’re going to be okay and so will our daughter. And that’s not TMI; it’s only natural. There’s nothing to be embarrassed of. This is me you’re talking to; your best friend, remember? You can tell me anything. You look so peacefully asleep right now on the sofa. I hope it’s comfortable enough to accommodate you. It doesn’t look like it would be, but what do I know? You are my beautiful angel and I am thankful every day for you. I love you. Xxx  p.s. I finished the nursery, and yes, I’d be happy to help you up the stairs to show you.

                 The nursery looks beautiful, Sherlock! Thank you for finishing it! I love the little bear wearing a deerstalker that’s in her cot…it’s so adorable. I know I’m just worrying over nothing. I’ll be eight months next month. Time has flown so quickly. I’m a total of nine stones and twelve pounds right now. The veins on my breasts are more prominent and they’ve been really sore lately. Maybe you could massage them for me? I know you wouldn’t mind. I had my first false contraction today and it scared me half to death because you weren’t home at the time. Mrs. Hudson was here looking after me, so not to worry. The chamomile tea she made me helped to ease the pain. I am definitely going to pass out soon. For some reason, writing makes me even more tired. I love you, my William. You’re doing so well. Thank you for all that you’ve done. Xxx

 16/10/18

               Well, darling, it seems that Charlotte couldn’t wait to meet us. She is a bit early by two weeks but she is also very healthy. I’m still having trouble wrapping my head around the fact that she’s here and we made that tiny miracle together. She is the product of how much we love each other. I watched as you held her in your arms and fed her for the first time. You both looked so at peace. You delivered her so well, Molly. I’m really proud of you. I can’t get over how beautiful you both are. She’s sleeping in your arms as you sleep too. Mummy, father and Mycroft are coming round tomorrow to visit the newest edition to the Holmes family. Between the three of them, she’s going to be properly spoiled. John and Rosie will be by later today if you’re feeling up to it. I’ve just noticed that Charlotte has your little upturned nose. I think she may take after her lovely mummy. Only time will tell. I feel absolutely elated right now. I am most definitely the luckiest man in the world. The two of you are my everything and I will always be there for the both of you. Charlotte has just grabbed my finger as I was sliding it over her dimpled knuckles. I love you both so very much. This is the start of our wonderful family. xxx

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