A little Mystrade PWP for your evening:
It’s Terrible to Tango Alone – Greg attends the same fancy party as Mycroft. Of course they can’t be seen together there, but after is another story.
teaser below the cut
Greg sipped his overpriced champagne and resisted the urge to adjust his collar. He hated fancy soirées like this, but sometimes, as a Detective inspector, it was impossible to avoid. The tedium of the event was not relieved by the presence of one Mycroft Holmes either. They’d barely spoken of course, Mycroft moving gracefully in these high social circles. Greg had carefully stuck with the handful of other Yarders. Sally was his nominal date, and she looked lovely, but they both knew it was only for appearances.
“Think we’ve been here long enough?” asked Sally, appearing at his elbow.
“Yeah,” said Greg, hoping he hadn’t been caught staring.
Sally took his arm as they made their way to the door. He’d been careful not to drink too much. “You do look lovely,” he said as he got the car door for her.
Sally gave him a smile. “Save the flattery for your boyfriend.”
“Not my boyfriend.” Greg shut her door and went around to the drivers side.
“Sure, sure. Of course he’d deny that too.” Sally adjusted her long skirt.
“We’re not having this conversation.” Greg started the car.
“Just be careful.” Sally’s voice was affectionate.
“Been doing this a bit longer than you,” he reminded her, watching the road. “You be careful too.”
“Oh, things are done between Anderson and I. Been for a while. Taking care of me.” Her voice was light.
“Good. You’ll find the right one eventually.”
“Like you, Sir?” Sally said with just a hint of teasing.
“Still Not discussing my personal life. Sorry.” He pulled up to a stoplight and his phone chirped. Checking the message, he found a hotel and a room number. With a small smile he quickly pocketed it again as the light turned green.