LOOK AT THIS GIF REALLY LOOK AT THIS GIF AND TELL ME HE DIDN’T THINK IT WAS SHERLOCK ON THE DOOR BECAUSE HIS MIND WAS STILL FULL OF IMAGES OF SHERLOCK FROM HIS DREAM, TELL ME HE ISN’T COMPOSING HIMSELF HERE BECAUSE SHERLOCK ISN’T COMING TO RESCUE HIM LIKE HE THOUGHT, LOOK AT THIS AND TELL ME JOHN ISN’T HOPELESSLY AND DESPERATELY IN LOVE WITH SHERLOCK, I DARE YOU
They will be in 221B, of course, and I’ve always interpreted the “Punch me in the face” scene to be a template for the kiss (“it’s usually just subtext”). (They are “Two streets away, but this will do” when that scene occurs, aka two seasons away.) Sherlock will initiate (“Oh, for God’s sakes”) but won’t commit, as in he might kiss John first but then back off. but once John has been kissed by Sherlock he isn’t going to leave it at one quick peck. (Sherlock saying “Thank you. That was – that was …” and being cut off by more kisses). and then the strength of John’s kissing will eventually cause them to topple to the ground …… [ looks into the distance ]
