The Beating of My Heart

[charlotteyonge]

He doesn’t know that I can still see him when I close my eyes.

Sometimes I think your heart beats only when there’s a case, he once joked to me.

He is, of course, referring to my periods of stagnation where I might lie for days unmoving on the settee. But he could not be more mistaken in his observation.

My heart beats for him and him alone.

It

Comments

[mistyzeo]

Oh, it hurts so much! Such a gorgeous piece.

[charlotteyonge]

Thank you! And there there. Holmes will persevere, won't he? Sure he will. *sniff*

[charlotteyonge]

Aw, thanks. I wish I could hug all of you and tell you it will be okay--more than okay--in the next one. I owe it to Holmes at least. :)

[rainbowwizard1]

Oh God! That was beautiful and painful and felt like I swallowed ground glass and it hit my angsty, unhappily ever after kink SO HARD. Fucking fantastic! =D

[charlotteyonge]

Jesus, really? Wow. Um...I hope you're okay. :) Thanks for reading.

Deep breaths...

Why Watson? WHY?

[peppermouse]

This is wonderful, and I have read and loved everything that you have written here.

Ah, but my heart.

Thank you for this, and I'm looking forward to what you're posting on Monday.

Re: Why Watson? WHY?

[charlotteyonge]

Oh, thank you. I had to giggle at your subject line. :) I really appreciate your reading my journal. It makes all the difference in my writing knowing there's a kind audience.

[firthivated]

OMG, this was sooo heart-wrenching. I hate to see Holmes sad and without his Watson.
Your story was darkly poignant, compelling and totally wonderful, even if it did make me cry.

[swissmarg]

So painful, so well done.