"I want to go to Sussex."

John, who was lying across Sherlock's chest, worn out and content after spending the day sightseeing, frowned in confusion, turning his head to look at Sherlock.

"Don't you think that's a bit much? We've already been to three countries, and we still have to travel to Paris tomorrow afternoon."

"I don't mean as a honeymoon activity." He rolled his eyes but pulled John closer, his hand drawing small circles on the small of John's back . "I meant when we retire. I'd like to move to Sussex."

"Odd choice, coming from you. Isn't it a bit... well, boring, for your taste? You'll go mad in a week."

Sherlock huffed. "Surely you didn't think we would be chasing after criminals our whole lives? No matter how tempting that idea might sound."

"Hmm," John pressed a kiss to his neck, nuzzling at it. "And what, may I ask, will we do once we move there? You may not be fit for detective work a few years from now, but I'm sure your mind will be as sharp as ever."

"I want to keep bees."

"Bees?"

"Yes." Sherlock cleared his throat. "It has always been a fascination of mine; bees are extraordinary creatures."

John chuckled. "If you say so, love."

They spent a few minutes in silence, until Sherlock spoke up. "That is, if the idea appeals to you, of course. I realize I should have probably asked."

John smiled a bit at the hesitance in Sherlock's voice, and brushed his lips against his throat again. "It sounds lovely. Anywhere sounds perfect, as long as I'm with you."

John felt a warm hand on his cheek, followed by soft lips pressing lightly against his own.

"I concur," Sherlock breathed, their breaths mingling together.

John smiled against his lips, brushing his nose against his. "Has marriage mellowed you already?"

"Perhaps. But only because of you. And always for you. Never forget that, John," Sherlock whispered, leaning forward to kiss John again.

Author's notes:

And we have finally reached the end! Thanks so much to everyone who reviewed/favourited/followed this story, I kope you have enjoyed reading this as much as I enjoyed writing it.

In other news, I'll be starting another one shot collection very soon, because we can never have too much fluff, right? It will be Johnlock, of course, with asexual!Sherlock and bisexual!John, so if anyone is interested keep an eye out, or follow me, if you'd like :)

Lots of love x