I wrote a birthday fic for 221b-bakingstreet. It’s… a Kindergarten Cop AU. Kind of.
Kindergarten Detective – Kindergarten teacher John Watson finds the new teacher isn’t quite what he appears to be.
teaser below the cut
John Watson spotted the new teacher as soon as he stepped into the lounge. Sherlock Holmes was staring at the communal coffee pot as if it were a beast about to bite him. Shaking his head, John walked over. “Morning,” he smiled. “Would tea be better?”
“Yes,” Sherlock had a deep voice and eyes that seemed to take in everything.
“I’ve got a kettle in my classroom. It’ll be a few before the students arrive. I’m John Watson.” He grabbed a donut and led the way to his class. “You’re the new kindergarten teacher, yeah?”
“Yes. Sherlock Holmes.” He looked around John’s classroom as he filled the kettle and plugged it in.
“How long have you been teaching?” Asked John.
“Oh not long.” Sherlock watched the way he got everything together for the tea and produced two mugs. “You were army.”
John looked down at his mug. “Was, yeah. Got invalided out, they were looking for more men in the field, seemed better than collecting a pension.”
“I suppose that teaching would provide some focus and excitement.”
John chuckled. “It is kindergarten. Not too many dull moments and it’s giving these kids a strong foundation.” He fixed the tea and handed the mug to Sherlock just as the first small child peeked her head in.
“Good morning Charlotte. This is Mister Holmes, he’s teaching down the hall.”
“Good morning Mister Holmes, Mister Watson.”
John smiled. “Just bring the mug back whenever. Have a good day Mister Holmes.”
“You as well Mister Watson.”