Ted definitely cares for Sherlock greatly. A month ago that probably wouldn't have been true, but then he fell in love with Joan real quickly too, so it makes sense. Seeing his care and patience and kindness in the past few weeks has really solidified his affection for the man.
It's not romantic though, although it maybe could've had the potential to be. But Sherlock's been fairly strongly labelled 'off-limits' in his brain, for a variety of reasons, so he wouldn't even think to go there.
It's not like with Shaun, who's also very obviously off-limits, but he knows is only going to be in his life for a short time. And who seemed to like him back. That could just be a harmless flirt that didn't need to go anywhere. Ted wasn't even really thinking about it though - it's only after Sherlock had pointed it out that Ted had started to analyze what was going on there.
Ted's not thinking about that now, though. He's making an effort not to think about Rupert either. Only non-stressful good vibes and thoughts are allowed into his brain right now. Just lying there enjoying the sun and the quiet company.
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It's not romantic though, although it maybe could've had the potential to be. But Sherlock's been fairly strongly labelled 'off-limits' in his brain, for a variety of reasons, so he wouldn't even think to go there.
It's not like with Shaun, who's also very obviously off-limits, but he knows is only going to be in his life for a short time. And who seemed to like him back. That could just be a harmless flirt that didn't need to go anywhere. Ted wasn't even really thinking about it though - it's only after Sherlock had pointed it out that Ted had started to analyze what was going on there.
Ted's not thinking about that now, though. He's making an effort not to think about Rupert either. Only non-stressful good vibes and thoughts are allowed into his brain right now. Just lying there enjoying the sun and the quiet company.