Fic rec: Five Times Sherlock Listened to John’s Heartbeat and One Time John Listened to Sherlock’s

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Title: Five Times Sherlock Listened to John’s Heartbeat and One Time John Listened to Sherlock’s 

Author: thirdbird

Pairing: John/Sherlock

Length: 2500

Rating: T

Warnings: none

Verse: Sherlock BBC

Author's summary: Sherlock is obsessed with John's heartbeat.

Reccer's comments: This was one of the first stories I ever read in fandom and it was a wonderful one to come across as a newbie to fandom. I adore stories from Sherlock's POV (though I'm finding that there are fewer than I realized). His quirky way of seeing the world along with his intensity (and intense focus) on what matters to him are illustrated powerfully in this 5 +1 style story. In a relatively short space, the author shows us John and Sherlock's relationship on so many levels. And, of course, the central conceit, that Sherlock does (of course) have a heart (same as John) is both poignantly felt and gorgeously shown. Beautifully written, too.