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ExuberantStarchild — A Shot in the Dark Pt. 1 (Sherlock x Reader)
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Published: 2017-01-31 04:28:36 +0000 UTC; Views: 3541; Favourites: 42; Downloads: 0
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The reader is having a bad depressive episode in a public toilets, when they find a number scrawled on the wall of the toilet cubicle. They ring said number for help, not knowing that they had rung Sherlock Holmes for help with their suicidal thoughts.This contains the ensuing conversation. The reader is genderless.
Your speech is written normally.
Sherlock’s speech is written in italics.
“...Hello?”
“Who’s this?”
“Um, you don’t know me, I just-”
“Who’s speaking?”
“Who are you?”
“You don’t know?”
“I’m sorry, I just found your number in a bathroom stall and-”
“You rang me without knowing who I was?”
“Um-”
“Why?”
“It’s okay, I’m sorr-”
“No no no wait a minute, I’ll listen. I’m listening. Tell me why you rang an unknown number.”
“I just...I-...”
“...Hello? Are you sti-”
“Yes, yes, I’m sorry I just-...I’m finding it hard to speak right now, I’m sorry.”
“It’s okay, where are you? Are you in trouble?”
“I’m in the bathroom where I found this number.”
“Okay, are you hiding from anyone?”
“No, not at all! I just...”
“Go on, you can speak.”
“...”
“Are you okay?”
“...No...”
“What’s wrong?”
“...I just...I’m really, really struggling-...”
“Are you crying?”
“...A little…”
“What are you struggling with?”
“...It’ll sound so stupid-”
“I promise you it won’t. What are you struggling with?”
“...It’s just...everything...it’s just too much...”
“...”
“I’m sorry-”
“No, no, it’s okay. Are you safe?”
“What do you mean?”
“Are you a danger to yourself?”
“I don’t know...”
“Okay, have you hurt yourself in any way?”
“...”
“Hello?”
“...I’m sorry...”
“Are you hurt?”
“Yes, but not badly...I’m sorry-”
“Can you tell me which bathroom you’re in?”
“Um...”
“It’s okay if you don’t.”
“...”
“Okay. Why did you ring this number?”
“Because I’m scared.”
“What are you scared of?”
“I just...really really want to die...and I’m so scared...I just-...I don’t know anymore...”
“Is there anyone you can go to or talk to?”
“No.”
“Is that why you rang this number?”
“Yes...please, I’m just so scared-”
“Just keep talking to me, we’ll figure this out together.”
“I want to die so much...”
“Where are you? Is it a public bathroom?”
“Yes...”
“Has anyone else entered the bathroom?”
“No.”
“Okay. Would you be comfortable asking a person who entered to help y-”
“No, no! They’ll think I’m crazy-”
“That’s okay. I don’t think you’re crazy. I think you’re very distressed, and that you really need someone to talk to who understands.”
“...”
“Are you still there?”
“...Yes...”
“Would you be comfortable if I sent someone to get you?”
“Not really...”
“Okay. Would you be comfortable if I came to get you?”
“I don’t know...”
“Would it help if I told you who I was?”
“...Maybe, I don’t know...I don’t feel safe...”
“Are you still crying?”
“...Yes...”
“Okay. Are you scared about being alone with your thoughts?”
“Yes-...they just don’t stop-...”
“Don’t cry, it’s okay. You’re trying your best.”
“I’m not, it’s just so hard to keep control of my mind, I can’t do it anymore!”
“I can prove to you that you’re trying your best.”
“How…?”
“You rang this number. That must have took a lot of effort for you to do.”
“...I just really need help.”
“I need to know where you are. If you tell me, I can send help for-”
“No! No, please-”
“Okay, it’s okay. I can help you myself if you tell me where you are, and promise me you’ll keep yourself safe until I get there. Can you do that?”
“I think so.”
“Do you promise to keep yourself safe until I get there?”
“I promise.”
“Okay, where are you?”
“I’m in the public toilets near Hyde Park.”
“That’s not far at all; it won’t take me long to get there. I’m going to go now-”
“No, no, please stay on the phone-”
“Okay, I can stay on the phone a little longer, but you’ll need to be brave for me. Can you do that?”
“I don’t know...”
“You’ve been so brave already, ringing this number because you were scared. Can you be brave for me for twenty minutes?”
“I think so.”
“Okay. I need to go now-”
“Please-”
“You need to be brave for me. I will be there before you know it. Can you do that, right now?”
“...I can.”
“Okay. I’m going to hang up now, but you need to be strong for me. Can you do that?”
“Yes.”
“Can you tell me your name?”
“...(Y/n).”
“Thank you, (Y/n). Stay strong for me, I will be there soon. Goodbye.”
“Bye...please be quick.”
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Comments: 10
This is so comforting! Especially with all that's going on in the world right now. I just love this so much. I'm so glad to see a story from you! It made my day! 💚
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I'm so glad my story could provide some comfort!
It is true that there is so very much going on right now, it is very stressful and upsetting; times are very hard.
I am trying my best to write and your comments make my day instantly! It honestly gives me a reason to write, and I still really enjoy hearing from you.
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And of course, hearing from you is always such a joy!! I'm so very happy that I can help you and brighten your day. I've just seen that you posted part two, I'm very excited to read it!!
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Here!
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Part 2: exuberantstarchild.deviantart.…
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Ohmigosh thank you!
I was so very worried about posting it but you've diminished all my worries; I'm so veryveryvery glad you enjoyed it!
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