Picture Perfect 6: Interactions

Summary: Lindsay is going interrogating. Justin is going shopping. Brian is going flirting.Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor, Emmett Honeycutt, Lindsay Peterson, Debbie NovotnyGenres: AU, General / Other / Misc, Drama, RomanceRating: PG-13 On Thursday at the diner Lindsay was sitting in a booth at the diner waiting for Brian. Debbie brought her a cup of coffee."Thanks Deb. Hey, have you seen Brian today?""No, he wasn't here for breakfast. Why? Is something wrong?""Not exactly. It's just that Cynthia called me today and told me that Brian was acting oddly. I'm just wondering that the reason might be Justin."Debbie's face lit up."Really? What's happened?" she asked excitedly. "Well, Brian kissed Justin on Friday night and when I saw him on Saturday morning he was very absent-minded. When I pointed out that he was in looove with Justin, he just cut me off. He's Brian Kinney, after all.""I knew there was something between those two. I haven't seen Brian ever act like he does when Justin's around and I have been around for a long time. I really hope this is it.""Yeah, me too. That's why I decided to help the destiny a bit", Lindsay said grinning."Oh, what did you do?"Lindsay started to explain excitedly:"I was supposed to take this art work to Brian but then I met Justin here and then Mel called me. I got this wicked idea that Justin could take the art work to Brian so I pretended that the call was from work and I had to go back there immediately. Mel thought I was drunk or something 'cause I wasn't really answering her questions. Anyway, Justin agreed to go to Brian's. So, I know Justin went there yesterday but I don't know what happened. I'm determined to find out though.""Ooh honey, this is so thrilling!" Debbie exclaimed. Just then Brian walked into the diner and headed to the booth Lindsay was sitting."Hey Lindz. Deb.""Hey Brian.""So, what can I get you?" Debbie asked."I'll have a chicken salad", Lindsay said."Okay and you", Debbie said turning to Brian."I'll have a turkey sandwich on whole wheat...""...no mayo, yeah yeah", Debbie finished Brian's sentence. "It wont take long.""Thanks Deb", Brian said."So how was the pitch? You did get the artwork yesterday?" Lindsay asked trying to hide her grin."The pitch went great. And yes I got the artwork although the deliverer wasn't the one I thought I'd see. So tell me Lindz, what was the emergency yesterday?""What emergency?" Lindsay asked without thinking."The emergency you had to solve and why you couldn't bring the work yourself.""Oh that. That was... uummm...""Come on Lindz, you really should think of a reasonable explanation if you pull something like this off", Brian said grinning."Fuck.""I thought you'd learn to lie better living with a lawyer for all these years.""Okay, fine. There wasn't any emergency. I just thought I'd give you a little push."Brian raised his right brow. "So you planned this whole thing in your wicked mind?""No, I didn't plan it. It just hit me when I met Justin here. I think fast you know.""Well I have to give you credit for that.""So what happened?" Lindsay was nearly dying from curiosity."What do you mean what happened?""Briiaaan! Did he just drop the work off or did he stay?""He stayed for a while.""Did he spend the night?""Christ! Justin was right, women are nosy!""You didn't answer my question."Brian just took a bite of his sandwich and looked at Lindsay.Lindsay looked at Brian and exclaimed:"He did! I knew it! Well, I think my work here is done." Lindsay simply beamed."For God's sake, Lindz! Do you really think I can't get laid without your help?""No I don't but this isn't about sex, this is about love.""Oh we're back to that. I thought I said I don't do...""Yeah yeah, you don't do love. You keep telling yourself that. I've known you for years Brian. I know you better than you do yourself.""Is that so?""Yes. So are you going to see him again?"Brian gave a deep sigh. "I don't know, I might."Lindsay smiled. "That's all I need to know."On Friday at TorsoJustin was walking on Liberty Avenue and was passing Torso when he saw Emmett inside and decided to go in. Justin hadn't been at the store before 'cause he thought the clothes would be little too flamboyant for him. The moment Justin entered the store, Emmett saw him."Hi sweetie, welcome to Torso. How may I be of your service?""Hi Emmett", Justin smiled at him. "You work here?""Yeah and I'm also co-owner. What brings you here? I haven't seen you here before. I'd remember", Emmett grinned."Well I saw you through the window and thought I'd drop in. I'm not sure there's anything for me though.""Ooh, I'm sure we can find you something fabulous!" Emmett said excitedly."Fine, but nothing pink or furry okay.""Damn, that cuts the possibilities to half. You sure know how to take the fun out of everything!" Emmett said pouting. "Come on Emmett, I have to leave something for you too.""Brat! Well let's see, nothing pink or furry... What about something blue? It would go just perfect with your eyes.""And something old, something new and something borrowed, right?" "Am I the only one who's taking this serious?""Sorry, I couldn't resist. So what do you have for me?""What about this one?" Emmett asked showing Justin a blue tee with a big plastic window in the middle.Justin grimaced. "Way too much flesh showing."Emmett picked a light blue tee with some oriental decoration in the front. "Okay, what about this?""That looks better, I could try that on.""Great! What else... Oh this would look fabulous on you!" Emmett said showing a sky-blue tee that had some sparkly swirl on it."Yeah, that looks great. I could go for something white too.""Ooh, we got some awesome white tees today, I go get them. Don't go anywhere!" Emmett said disappearing into the backroom.Justin tried a lot of different tees and jeans and he really enjoyed being with Emmett. He could see Emmett genuinely loved his work and was good at it. Justin decided to buy a few tees and a pair of black jeans. He loved especially the sky-blue tee with the swirl. Justin was just about to leave when he said:"Hey Emmett, when do you get off?"Emmett looked at his watch and said:"Actually in ten minutes. Why? Are you asking me on a date?" Emmett said fluttering his eyelashes. Justin grinned. "Sorry but you're not really my type. I just thought maybe you'd like to grab something to eat at the diner.""Oh well, I knew that would be too good to be true. Besides I know who is your type", Emmett said raising his eyebrows."Oh do you?""Yes. Brian Kinney.""Yeah well..." Justin smiled sheepishly.Emmett's curiosity grew and he looked intensively at Justin. "Do you have something to tell me?""I might. So are you gonna join me or not?"Emmett was jumping up and down and clapping his hands together. "Goodie! Gossip! Wait for me, I'll be right back!"Justin laughed and shook his head at Emmett.At the dinerEmmett and Justin had been at the diner a while and Justin had told Emmett about his and Brian's night the day before. Emmett was so excited he could hardly sit down. "I was going to leave after we had eaten but then Brian asked me to stay.""Wow, that's something! Usually Brian doesn't let his tri... I mean men to stay overnight.""You meant to say tricks, didn't you? That's okay, I know all about Brian's reputation. No sleepovers, not the same trick twice.""Well let me tell you something honey. You're more than a trick to Brian.""I am?""Of course you are. If he wanted just sex from you, he would've fucked you the day you met. I know he wants more.""You really think so?" Justin asked sheepishly."I know so. Brian may not say or act like it but you can see it in his eyes. I believe you're here to stay."Justin beamed at Emmett and beamed even more when he saw Brian coming into the diner. Emmett saw the change on Justin's face and turned to look what was it about. Emmett sighed and rolled his eyes. 'Oh yeah, Brian Kinney is a goner', he thought. Brian came to their booth and sat beside Emmett."Hello boys, what are you doing here? Is there a party I wasn't invited to?" "Justin asked me out", Emmett said.Brian raised an eyebrow at Justin. "I know you said you liked him but I didn't realize you liked him this much.""Oh honey, you don't have to worry; it wasn't like that, unfortunately. Justin came to Torso and we decided to have something to eat.""You went to Torso?" Brian asked Justin a bit surprised. "You didn't buy anything did you?""As a matter a fact, I did.""Oh God, don't tell me it's something pink.""What kind of homosexuals are you two when you have something against pink?" Emmett asked."Design-oriented?" Brian asked with his tongue-in-cheek smirk.Emmett rolled his eyes."To answer your question; no it's not pink, it's blue", Justin said to Brian."Thank God! Can you show that to me?" Brian asked."Yeah, sure", Justin said reaching for the bag.Emmett stopped him. "No he won't show that to you.""I won't?""No you won't." Emmett turned to Brian. "You have to take him somewhere so you can see it in action, so to speak.""Okay, well how about Babylon? Would that be acceptable enough?""Ooh, Babylon would be great but I have to be there too. I wanna see it in action too."Brian looked at Emmett."What? I'm his dresser. I have a right to be there to make sure it fits. Besides I'm Justin's friend, aren't I sweetie?""Sure you are", Justin said smiling.Brian rolled his eyes at Emmett and turned to Justin. "So wanna come to Babylon tomorrow?""Yeah, sure", Justin said and gave Brian his patented smile."Great", Brian said trying to act nonchalant although he felt very happy inside.Emmett looked at Brian and Justin when they were lost in their own little world for a moment. 'Oh yes, those two are going to shake Babylon. BIG TIME! I just HAVE to be there!' "Well boys, I have to leave now. I have to decide what to wear to Babylon", Emmett said ushering Brian out off the booth so he could get out."But it's not until tomorrow night", Justin pointed out.Brian chuckled. "You don't know Emmett well enough. It takes him hours to make up his mind.""I'm just thorough.""Thorough my ass, you're just indecisive!" Brian said."Well maybe a little", Emmett admitted. "Anyway, I'm off! See you tomorrow!""Bye Em!""So what did you and Em talk about?""Well you know, stuff.""What kind of stuff?""Guys, fashion, guys in fashion. You know, all the important things in life.""Yeah well, that pretty much covers it I guess", Brian chuckled."So what have you been up to?" Brian asked. "You know, sketching, studying — the usual." 'Dreaming of you.' "What about you? Did the pitch go well?""Yeah, it went fine. Besides that I've been correcting the fuck ups that the idiot twins have been making. I just wish Ryder would get rid of them." 'Oh yeah, I've been thinking about you for hours but you don't need to know that.'"Why doesn't he?" "They are some kind of relatives and I guess he's indebted to someone. Well, enough of my work. So, have there been any life classes lately?" Brian asked grinning."Actually I had one today.""Was he hot?" Brian asked reaching Justin's leg with his own under the table.Justin could feel Brian's leg and immediately felt tightening in his crotch. "He was all right. Although there is one man I'd rather sketch but I don't know if I could persuade him to pose for me", Justin said giving Brian a seductive look and continuing the foot work under the table."I'm sure you could find a way."Brian and Justin's interaction was interrupted by Justin's cell. Brian groaned. "I know that sound; it's Daphne. You can tell her I don't like her very much at the moment", Brian said raising his brow. "She keeps interrupting our activities."Justin smiled at Brian and answered the phone. "What's up Daph? ... Fuck, was it today? ... Yeah, I'm coming. There's plenty of time, we'll make it in time. Thanks for calling. See you soon. Bye!""Is everything okay?""Yeah, I just forgot I promised to go to this theatre thing with Daph. His boyfriend plays the lead. So, I'm sorry but I have to go or I might not see tomorrow.""Why's that?""You don't know Daphne and don't know what she is capable of.""Oh. I think she and Lindz would hit it off nicely.""I'm afraid so.""So you need a ride?""Yeah, thanks."At Justin's building"So you wanna meet in Babylon tomorrow?" Justin asked."I thought I could pick you up and check your flat.""There's not much to check. It's a bit less luxury than your loft.""I don't care, I just like to see it.""Okay, sure. What time?""Say around ten thirty?""Okay."Justin was about to leave when he turned back to Brian. "I almost forgot." Justin leaned to Brian and kissed him. 'God I love his lips. And mouth. Oh God, I don't wanna let go', Justin thought. Finally he had to break the kiss to catch some air. "You know, I don't like Daphne either just now", Justin said frowning. Brian smiled and gave Justin one more kiss. "Okay, go now when I still got some willpower to let you go."Justin got off the car but before he closed the door, he leaned inside and said:"Oh, it's apartment 642. Sixth floor. Can you remember that?""I'll do my best.""Okay, later!""Later!"

Picture Perfect 5: Things Heat up

Summary: It has to get hot and heavy with Brian and Justin sometime. Now is the time.Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Daphne Chanders, Cynthia Genres: AU, General / Other / Misc, Drama, Romance Rating: NC-17 On Wednesday at the loft Justin knocked on Brian's door and waited. After a moment Brian slid the heavy metal door open and looked surprised to see Justin standing there. "Hi. Sorry to come unannounced; am I interrupting something?" "No, come in." "Thanks. Lindsay asked me to bring this to you", Justin said giving an envelope to Brian. "I thought she was supposed to bring this by herself?" "She was going to. The thing is I met her at the diner and she mentioned she was going to drop by but then she got a call and she had to go to work. There was some kind of emergency." "Emergency? At art school? Did someone spill paint on their shirt or something?" Justin laughed. "I really can't say, she left in a hurry. Anyway she asked me if I wouldn't mind bringing that to you. She said you'd need it tomorrow at work. I had no plans so here I am. 'If I had had plans, I'd have changed them in a heart beat though. But you don't have to know that.' 'Emergency my ass. I have to give you credit Lindz, you know me all too well. I must say I prefer Justin to you. But do you really think I'm dumb enough to buy this whole emergency shit?' "Well thanks, I do need this tomorrow. Would you like something to drink?" "Yeah sure, a beer if you have." Brian went to the fridge and Justin started exploring the loft. Justin was looking at a painting in Brian's living room. Brian came to stand beside Justin and gave him his drink. "Do you like it?" Brian asked. "Well I should. I've painted it." "What? Really?" "Yeah, it was three years ago. I got this odd inspiration in the middle of the night and I just had to get up and paint it right there and then. It was September first, I remember it 'cause it was so odd." "September first, three years ago? You've got to be kidding?" Justin was confused; he raised his brows and looked at Brian. "Gus was born that night." "Holy shit! Talking about weird, huh?" "This is way beyond weird. Like the Twilight Zone or something." "So do you have more my paintings?" "How should I know?" Brian laughed. "I didn't even realize this one was yours. I don't buy paintings by the artist; I buy what I like. You go ahead and check." Justin checked the dining area. "Nope, these aren't mine." Justin was standing at the end of the steps leading to Brian's bedroom. He looked inquiringly at Brian and asked: "May I?" "Sure", Brian said waving his hand towards bedroom. Justin went to the bedroom and saw a painting of a naked guy on the wall. "Well, is it yours?" Brian asked coming beside Justin. "I wish! I hope I can paint something like that someday", Justin sighed. "In my opinion your art is already better than that." "You don't have to say that." "You're right, I don't but I want. I meant it; I don't say anything I don't mean." "Oh, thanks." "Although there's one thing I'd look rather than your paintings." "Oh, what's that?" Justin asked anxious to hear the answer. "You." Justin felt his heart skip a few beats and he just froze. At that moment talking wasn't an option. Brian put his beer on the chest of drawers, and then he took Justin's off his hand and put it there too. Justin just stood there in shock. Brian turned Justin to face him, pulled him closer and kissed him. Brian wasn't sure how Justin would react so he broke the kiss quite quickly. He studied Justin's face waiting for a reaction. Brian thought he saw lust in Justin's eyes, then a small smile crept on Justin's lips and he pulled Brian into a more passionate kiss. Their tongues were dueling in each other's mouths. Brian sucked Justin's tongue like there was no tomorrow and Justin obliged eagerly. Both men moaned in ecstasy. 'God, I must be in heaven. How can this feel so good? Damn, I want him so much!' Brian thought. The kiss would've lasted probably forever if oxygen wouldn't have come to a necessity. Brian started kissing Justin's neck and at the same time he put his hands under Justin's sweater. Brian felt Justin shivering at his touch. Brian kissed Justin on the lips and withdrew a little. Justin was afraid Brian had changed his mind but that thought flew out of the window when Brian took the hem of Justin's shirt and pulled it off and threw it on the floor. Before Justin could react, Brian was guiding them to the bed. He laid Justin on the bed and straddled him on the hips. Brian looked down at Justin's beautiful body and noticed he had a nipple ring. 'Fuck, that makes him even sexier!' Brian bent down and assaulted Justin's left nipple with his tongue, which earned him a moan from Justin. Then Brian moved to the right nipple, which had the ring and took the ring between his teeth and tugged gently. "Oh god..." Justin moaned. Brian continued to Justin's abdomen kissing and licking all the way. He made his way back to Justin's mouth and kissed him deeply. Justin decided to take this position to his advantage and rolled them over so Brian was on his back. Brian was surprised by Justin's action but smiled at him. Justin was sitting on Brian's tights and he started tugging on Brian's black wife beater. Brian got the clue and lifted his upper body so Justin could pull the shirt off. Justin attacked Brian's chest and nipples like Brian had done just a few moments ago to him. Brian made a low moan when Justin got to his neck and nibbled his earlobe. Justin returned to Brian's mouth and stuck his tongue deep into it. Brian could feel Justin's hard on on his stomach and it turned him on even more. He placed his hand on Justin's cock and started fondling it through his jeans and Justin moaned in Brian's mouth. 'Fuck, I'm gonna cum in my pants if he won't stop that! God it feels good!' Just then Justin heard an unzipping sound and felt his cock being freed. 'How could he do that with only one hand? Fuck, I don't care.' Brian rolled them over again so Justin was beneath him. Brian didn't want or even couldn't wait any longer so he yanked Justin's jeans off of him. "No underwear?" "Too much inconvenience", Justin grinned. "Yeah, I've noticed that myself", Brian said smiling devilishly and opening his own jeans so Justin could see he wasn't wearing any underwear either. "So I guess we have something in common", Justin said raising his brows. Brian had managed to get rid of his jeans and attacked Justin's mouth: "I guess so", was all Brian could say before he was again lost in Justin's mouth. Brian lowered himself on Justin's body and took Justin's hard cock in his mouth. Justin involuntarily arched his back at the touch and clutched the sheets. Brian sucked Justin's cock frantically and Justin felt his balls tightening. "Stop", Justin said. Brian looked up to Justin. 'Fuck, am I losing my touch?' Justin saw the confusion on Brian's face and smiled. "I just don't wanna come yet. I want you inside me." 'Well I really didn't believe I was losing it.' "Are you sure?" "Yes I'm sure. I want you. NOW." "Well aren't you a bossy bottom", Brian grinned. He leaned to the nightstand to get a condom and the lube. He ripped the condom wrapper off with his teeth and placed it on his cock. Then he took the lube and lubed his cock. Justin lifted his legs on Brian's shoulders giving him better access. Brian squirted some lube to Justin's hole. "Fuck! Does it always have to be so cold?" Justin cursed. "It'll heat up", Brian said and pushed one finger into Justin's ass. "Aaaahhh..." And then another one. "Oh god Brian..." Brian continued to stretch Justin's hole when Justin said: "Fuck! I've had enough foreplay already, just FUCK ME!" Brian removed his fingers and replaced them with his cock. He pushed in slowly but Justin wasn't having any of that and he just pulled Brian closer to get him deeper. 'Christ he's tight! This won't last long.' Brian bent down to kiss Justin and Justin could feel his cock being trapped between their bodies. 'God I can't take this much longer!' Brian broke their kiss and grabbed Justin's cock and started jerking him off in the same rhythm as he thrust into Justin's ass. "Oooohhh... god..." "Fuck Justin, I can't take this much longer..." "Me... neither... aaahhh..." Justin managed to say and clutched Brian's back. Just a few more thrusts and they both came at the same time. Brian collapsed on top of Justin and they tried to ease their breathing. Brian was about to roll over off Justin but then Justin said: "No, please stay for a moment." After a few minutes Brian got off of Justin and threw the condom to the wastebasket. Justin snuggled closer to Brian and put his head on Brian's chest and wrapped his arm to Brian's waist. 'Fuck. If people could see me now: the Stud of Liberty Avenue cuddling! And the strangest thing is that I don't mind. At all. Christ!' Brian felt Justin's breathing ease and he knew Justin was asleep. Brian had to stroke Justin's beautiful blond strands as he watched him sleep. In minutes Brian also was asleep. 'What the fuck is that noise?' Brian thought listening to a muffled sound coming from the living room. Justin opened one eye. 'Where the fuck am I?' Brian noticed Justin was awakening. "Hey." 'Oh yeah, I remember now.' "Hey", Justin said turning to face Brian. Brian gave Justin a little kiss, which earned him a smile from Justin. "Do you own a cell phone?" Brian asked. "Huh?" "Do you have a cell?" "Yeah, why?" "Do you have it with you?" "Yeah." "I think someone is trying to get hold of you." Justin listened and heard a familiar sound. "Oh, it's Daphne. I'd better answer or she just keeps calling." "How do you know it's her? Are you some kind of psychic?" Justin smiled. "No, I've a special ringing tone just for her", he said and left the bed to find his cell. "Oh, I didn't know you could do that." "Yeah, welcome to the modern technology", Justin said glancing Brian from the living room. "Brat", Brian said smiling to himself. "Hi Daph." "Hey Jus. Where are you? Wanna go for a pizza?" "Well I'm kind of busy." "What, no time for your best friend?" "Not right now." "Well what is so important you can't entertain me? Where are you? I know you aren't home 'cause I am." "I'm at Brian's." "WHAT? OH MY GAWD! Tell me everything!" "No." "Oh, come on. Or is he within earshot?" "Yes." "Okay. But you do HAVE dirty details?" "Yes." "God Justin, I can't believe this. Are you coming home tonight?" "I don't know." "I hope you don't." "Gee, thanks." "Asshole, you know what I mean. Well, I let you go back to your activities. Don't do anything I wouldn't do. Oh wait, bad choice of words. Well anyway. Talk to you later! Bye!" "Bye Daph!" "Women", Justin sighed. "They're so nosy. Fuck, it's cold in here", Justin said walking back to the bedroom. "A warm shower will help. Besides I think we need one", Brian said walking towards the bathroom. Justin didn't move. Brian turned to face Justin: "Well, are you coming?" Justin looked inquiringly at Brian. "It's big enough for two", Brian said raising his brow. "Oh", was all Justin could say and walked to Brian. Justin was amazed by the size of the shower. He did appreciate it though when he and Brian washed each other. 'Maybe bar soap isn't so old fashioned that I thought', Justin wondered smiling to himself. The shower was warm but Brian and Justin were hot so they ended up giving each other amazing blowjobs before they left the shower. _______________________________________ "Are you hungry?" Brian asked when Justin was putting his jeans on. "Yeah, a little." "We can order something in; I don't think I have much to eat." "So you're not the gay version of Martha Stewart?" Justin asked grinning. "Not exactly. I can make coffee though but that's pretty much it." "Can I check your fridge?" "Sure." Justin opened the fridge. "Well you didn't lie. How do you even survive?" "I have a phone and take out menus, that's enough." "I guess that's one way. You do have some eggs and mushrooms; I could make an omelet if you want." "You can cook?" "Well, no one has ever died." "That's supposed to be assuring?" "I think that's a good start." "Well do your magic if you really want." "Great." Justin did the omelet and they were eating. "It's not too bad." "Is that supposed to be a compliment?" "Yeah." "Thanks." When they had eaten, Justin said: "Well I guess I should be leaving." "Got to be somewhere?" "Uh... no, but I thought that you have work tomorrow and I guess you'd like to have some sleep before that." "Have you got class tomorrow morning?" "Not until noon." "Well in that case I'd like you to stay. I can give you a lift home in the morning when I go to work." "Are you sure?" "Yes, I'm sure", Brian said walking to Justin and wrapping his arms around Justin's waist and looking into his blue eyes. "Well?" "I guess I could stay." "Good", Brian said and started kissing Justin passionately and guiding them back to the bedroom for the next round. Next morning Brian reached over Justin to switch off the alarm. Justin didn't make a move. Brian dropped to one elbow and stared at Justin intently. Justin must have felt the stare 'cause he cracked one eye open to look at Brian. "Morning Sunshine, time to get up." "Already? What time is it?" "Seven thirty." "Uhh, not a decent time to get up. God, I'm so NOT a morning person." "Oh come on, a nice shower will wake you up, I promise", Brian said trying to pull Justin out of bed. Justin wasn't very cooperative so Brian went back to Justin's side. "Besides I have to get rid of this before I go to work", Brian said pushing his morning hard on on Justin's thigh. "Geez, didn't you get enough last night?" "There's no such thing as enough. And I can see you have one too", Brian said pointing to Justin's crouch. "Yeah, but I'm young, I'm always hard. I have youth on my side, unlike you", Justin said grinning. "Oh, you're so gonna pay for that comment." "Oh really?" Justin asked looking devilish. "Oh yeah", Brian said and gave Justin a long, deep kiss. "Okay. Let's go." At this point Justin was more than willing to follow Brian to the shower. ___________________________________________________ "Want some coffee?" "Yeah, thanks." Justin came to the kitchen pulling his sweater on. "Do you have something to eat?" "Well, there's as much as yesterday — minus the eggs and the mushrooms — you see I haven't had the time to go shopping. I had better things to do", Brian said raising his eyebrow. "Oh did you now? Well do you at least have some bread?" "Yeah, I think there's some. Eat what you find." When Brian and Justin had finished their breakfast, they headed out of the loft. Brian dropped Justin to his apartment but not before giving him a breath-taking kiss. As Justin was walking to the elevator, he almost floated in the air. When he got into the apartment, he noticed Daphne wasn't home. Then Justin remembered she had an early class. Justin went to the kitchen to get something to eat 'cause he was still hungry; breakfast at Brian's wasn't very nourishing. On the kitchen table there was a note from Daphne. Morning, Jus You didn't come home yesterday so I assume you spent the night with Mr. Wonderful. I hope you can still walk... I'm sure you're gonna tell me everything but I have to say it would've been nice to be a fly on the ceiling last night. Or not. I'm not really sure. Shit, I'm gonna be late! See you tonight! Love Daph P.S. Sweep that stupid grin off your face already! :) At Brian's office "Morning Brian." "Morning, Cyn." Cynthia looked stunned when she watched Brian going into his office. 'He has never said good morning before his first latte. What the fuck is wrong with him? I better call Lindsay later.' Cynthia took her notes and Brian's phone messages and went to her boss. "So, what has made you so chipper? What did you do last night?" 'What did I do? Well I fucked a gorgeous twenty-year-old blond. Several times.' Brian felt a twitch in his groin just thinking about Justin. "Nothing special", he answered. 'Bullshit, I saw the tiny smile there. Could it be some guy? Nah.' About an hour later Brian went to his first meeting and Cynthia thought that was a good time to call Lindz. "Hi Lindz, it's Cyn. Am I disturbing?" "Hi Cyn, not at all. How are you doing?" "I'm fine thanks but I'm a bit worried about Brian." "Brian? Why?" "Well he's acting strangely chipper today. He even said 'good morning' before his coffee, can you believe it? It's just so odd. For Brian I mean." "You're right, that doesn't sound like Brian. Let me think..." Cynthia could almost see the wheels turning in Lindz' head. "OH, I KNOW!" Lindsay exclaimed. "Christ Lindz, you don't have to yell, I'm not deaf." "Sorry, didn't mean that. Anyway, the reason for Brian's odd behavior is Justin." "Who the fuck is Justin?" "He's this guy Brian met at the book store." "At the book store?" "Yeah well, it's a long story. You know what Cyn, I think Brian has finally fallen." "WHAT? You mean fallen in love? I can't believe this. Brian Kinney? Are you sure we're talking about the same guy here?" "Yes I'm sure. Oh you should've seen the way they looked at each other", Lindsay sighed. "What do you think happened last night?" "Apparently quite a lot if Brian's acting so odd. I just know Justin went to the loft but what happened there I don't know. Yet. But I'm meeting Brian today at the diner and I'm going to find out." "Great! You give me a call if you get something out of him, okay?" "Sure. Look, I have to go now but we'll keep in touch. Bye!" "Bye!" 'I knew there was something. Or somebody. Does he think he can hide things from me? If he doesn't tell me, I have other sources', Cynthia thought smiling to herself.

Picture Perfect 4: Getting Close

Summary: The boys are playing pool.Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor, Michael Novotny, Emmett Honeycutt, Ted Schmidt, Lindsay Peterson, Daphne ChandersGenres: AU, General / Other / Misc, POV, Drama, RomanceRating: PG-13At Woody's "So, what about a game of pool?" Michael asked."Sure", Brian answered. "Do you play?" he asked looking at Justin. "I've played a few times but I pretty much suck at it.""Well you can play with me and I'll be your tutor. Mikey, you can pair up with Ted.""What about me?" Emmett asked.Brian raised his brows at Emmett and asked:"Do you really want to play?""Well not actually. I prefer watching.""Okay Mikey, you start."Michael shot but didn't sink anything."Well, I think it's our turn then", Brian grinned and handed the cue to Justin."So what do I do?" Justin asked."Go for the four, the purple one to the corner", Brian said.Justin leaned towards the table and was just about to take the shot when Brian interrupted him:"Wait, I'll help you." Brian walked behind Justin and leaned towards his body."You should put your fingers like this; you'll get better feel for the cue", Brian explained when he re-arranged Justin's fingers. "Then you hit at the bottom of the ball so it wont end up into the pocket too.""Okay, should I shoot hard or softly?""I shoot with you and I'll show so just follow my lead."Brian leaned even tighter to Justin and put his right hand behind Justin's on the cue.Justin's POVOh my god, I'm gonna die! Is that his...? Fuck, it is. Damn, his dick is on my ass. I can't believe this. How is my dick going to survive this? Okay Taylor, just concentrate on the game.Brian's POVFuck, maybe this wasn't such a good idea. God his ass feels good! I can't believe I'm doing this. And my dick is living life of its own. Great. Well, all I have to do is look at Ted and it will go down. Hell, there's some use of Ted after all.Justin locked eyes with Emmett and grinned and Emmett rolled his eyes."Ready?" Brian asked."Yeah, sure", Justin answered. They took the shoot and sank the ball."Yes!" Justin exclaimed enthusiastically."Hey, isn't that unfair", Michael whined.Justin rolled his eyes at Emmett causing him to chuckle."Come on Mikey, Ted can help you", Brian said. "Yeah yeah, fine. Go on with the game then", Michael said.The boys played the game and Brian kept tutoring Justin. They were again in a close connection to each other and Emmett — with most of the clientele in Woody's — was watching them. 'For fuck's sake, why don't they just fuck and get it over with? I can actually feel the sexual heat between them. And all these men practically drooling over them. And the two of them just seem so oblivious to all of that. I just wonder how much these men would be ready to pay to see Brian and Justin get on it on the pool table?' Emmett had to snicker at his own thought."What's so funny?" Brian asked."Ooh, nothing", Emmett answered."I never thought I could enjoy so much playing pool", Justin said. "Well you've never played with me before", Brian said and added whispering:"I know my way with balls. All kinds of balls..." Justin blushed.The night went on and all seemed to enjoy, especially Brian and Justin. Time just flew away and before they noticed it was already 2 a.m."I think I should call it a night", Justin said. "Brian, would you mind giving me a ride home?""No, I should be heading home too anyway.""I thought we were planning on going to Babylon", Michael whined.'God Mikey, just let it go already; Brian is never going to fuck you and you know how much Brian hates whining. You've got Ben so be happy with him and let Brian live his own life. I think Justin has snatched a little piece of Brian already', Emmett thought. "I have to meet Lindsay in the morning and I'd like to get some sleep before that. But you boys go ahead; maybe you have better chances when I'm not there", Brian said with his tongue-in-cheek smirk."I drink to that", Ted said lifting his drink."Okay, we're off!" Brian said guiding Justin to the door by the small of his back."Bye guys", Justin said."Bye sweetie", Emmett said.Outside of Woody'sWhen Brian and Justin were outside, Brian took his cigarettes out of his pocket and offered Justin too."No thanks, I don't smoke.""Yeah well, it's a bad habit anyway. Do you mind if I smoke one before we go?""No, if you really want to kill yourself", Justin said raising his brows.Brian looked at Justin for a moment, lighted his cigarette and shrugged:"Well, I'll die anyway.""I think Michael has some serious issues with me. Have I done something to upset him?" Justin asked leaning to Brian's Lexus."I honestly don't know what's Michael's problem. He has never behaved like this before. I just hope he'll get over it. Fast. I'm sure though that you haven't done anything wrong.""Good. You know, I really like Emmett. He's so... I don't know...""Queenie?""Yeah, but in a good way. He's not afraid to be himself; you know, in the same way as Debbie.""Yeah, I've always wondered maybe they're relatives in some way", Brian smiled."Ted on the other hand seems a bit serious.""He is but he's a very good accountant. And he likes his men young so watch out."Justin furrowed his brows and said:"No offense, but I don't think Ted's really my type.""No? Damn, you just broke Teddy's heart. Well, I guess it's just as well 'cause he wouldn't have dared to approach you anyway." Brian stubbed out his cigarette and asked:"Ready to go?""Yeah."In Brian's carBrian stopped the car in front of Justin's building and Justin unfastened his seat belt and was going to get out when Brian grabbed his hand and said:"Justin, wait."Justin turned to face Brian and before he realized Brian kissed him. The kiss was short and gentle but full of promise. When they broke the kiss, Brian saw the perplexity on Justin's face."I'm sorry, I had to do it", Brian said apologetically. Justin looked into Brian's eyes for a moment and put his right hand behind Brian's neck and pulled him into another kiss. This kiss started out gently but soon became more passionate. Both men tried to get as close as possible to one another. When they finally had to break the kiss to catch some air, both of them were smiling so widely no words were necessary. Justin touched Brian's hand lightly and simply said: "Later", and got out of the car."Later", Brian said and drove off. At Justin's and Daphne'sJustin went inside and tried to be quiet. He went to the kitchen and decided to grab something to eat. He was checking the fridge when suddenly:"So, how did it go?"Justin jumped at the sound."Fuck Daph, you scared me to death! I thought you were sleeping. Did I wake you?""No, I was reading. I couldn't sleep. So tell me, how did it go?""Oh my god, it was so great! Brian was tutoring me at pool. He was so close to me that I could feel his dick against my ass.""Wow, way too much information!""Sorry. Well anyway, the best part is yet to come", Justin said beaming."Are you gonna tell me or do I have to drag it out of you?""He kissed me", Justin said bluntly."No way!""Yes way. In the car. I thought I might die or at least faint; it was sooo fabulous!""Fuck Jus, could you have picked any queerer word?"Justin rolled his eyes at her and said:"Well what do you expect? I'm queer and I'm happy and I just kissed my dream man. Right now I feel fabulous!" Justin said lifting his hands on the air exaggeratingly.Daphne had to smile at her friend."I'm so happy for you Jus.""Thanks Daph." Next morning at the loft"Brian, are you listening?" Lindsay asked. "Yeah sure", Brian said absent-mindedly."What's wrong with you? Did something happen last night? You seem to be so deep in your own thoughts."Brian was quiet for a moment and then said simply:"I kissed him." "Brian, you kiss a lot of men; what was so special in this one?""It was Justin.""Really?" Lindsay cooed. "So how was it?""Fine.""Come on Brian, don't try to bullshit me, I know you. You loved it, didn't you?"Brian didn't answer; he just kept staring at his coffee."Oh my God Brian, you're in love with him!""I am not!" Brian exclaimed. "I don't do love", he added a bit defensively."You know 'believing in love' and 'falling in love' are two different things.""Whatever." "I take it you don't wanna discuss about this?""No I don't.""Fine. Can we then talk about this artwork you wanted me to do for you? When do you need this?""By Wednesday, I have a pitch on Thursday.""Okay, I can do it by then. I come by on Wednesday around six, is that okay?""Yeah, sure.""Okay, I'll see you on Wednesday then." Lindsay gathered her things and went to the door."Bye Brian!""Bye."

Stand alone: Fucking Flu

I was/am (I haven't decided yet)sick and I got inspired so here you have. :)
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Summary: Brian's sick.
Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor
Genres: Drama, Fluff, Romance
Rating: PG-13


"Can I get you something?"
"A death would be nice", Brian groaned.
"I'll get you a few Advils and some water", Justin said and went into the bathroom.
He came back with the pills and a glass of water and sat on the bed. He felt Brian's forehead with his hand.
"You're hot."
"I know", Brian grinned.
Justin rolled his eyes. "I meant that you have a fever. I think I should take your temperature."
"You're not sticking anything in there."
"I didn't hear you complain a few nights ago."
Brian had his eyes closed and he didn't say anything but Justin noticed a tiny smile on the corner of his mouth.
"Anyway, there are things called ear thermometers which are meant to be sticked in the ear."
"Whatever."
Justin got the thermometer from the bathroom and took Brian's temperature.
"105, you definitely have a fever. Now, you have to take these pills; I'll help you sit up." Brian managed to swallow the medicine and flopped back on the bed.
"You need some rest. Go to sleep and get better."
"Justin..."
"Yeah?"
"Don't go, stay with me please", Brian pleaded.
Justin was surprised to hear the plea in Brian's voice. "Okay." Justin climbed on the bed and ended up in a half-sitting position with his back leaning against the wall. Brian put his head on Justin's lap and within minutes, he was sound asleep. Justin toyed with Brian's soft auburn hair and just watched him sleep. He looked always so peaceful when he was sleeping. And beautiful. He couldn't keep any of his walls up; he was his true self. A very few people got the chance to see that. Justin smiled when he thought that he was one of those people. He had gotten under the hard exterior.

Justin stayed with Brian for a while but then he remembered he had to finish a project. So he carefully climbed out of bed trying not to wake Brian. Brian didn't even stir. 'God, he really must be sick; usually he's a very light sleeper', Justin thought and gave Brian's forehead a light kiss.

A couple of hours later Justin heard some rustling noises from the bedroom and went to check on Brian. Brian was awake.
"Hey. Feeling any better?"
"A bit."
"You're still hot. Do you have a headache?"
"Yeah, I think someone got inside my head with a sledgehammer and now tries to hammer his way out."
"Ooh poor thing", Justin said and stroked Brian's hair. "Do you think you could eat something?"
"Not really."
"Okay, well I'll give you some hot flu medicine you can drink. Do you need to use the bathroom?"
"Yeah."
"Okay, I'll help you."
"I think I can manage by myself."
"Well I don't. I know you're gonna get dizzy when you get up."
"Will you hold my dick too?"
"No. Unless you want me to", Justin smirked.
"Twat."
Justin helped Brian to the bathroom and Brian was actually glad for that 'cause he didn't feel very steady.
"Gonna be okay now?"
"Yes mom." Justin stuck out his tongue at Brian and went to the kitchen.

Brian drank the medicine and took another pain killer.
"Maybe I should sleep on the couch", Brian said.
"Trying to get rid of me, huh?"
"No, I just don't want you to catch this."
"Well you're not going anywhere and neither am I. If I'm going to catch it, I'm sure I was infected already this morning. In the shower."
Brian raised his eyebrow. "I guess there's no point then. Fuck, I'm never going to get well."
"Okay, now you're just queening out. You've been sick for a day; give it a few days. I'll make sure you won't die. Now, go back to sleep and I join you later", Justin said and kissed Brian gently.
"Okay."


The next morning

Brian woke up around nine and couldn't believe how long he had slept. He looked - well actually stared - at Justin who was sleeping beside him. He looked almost angelic with his blond hair and fair skin. Watching Justin sleep was Brian's biggest guilty pleasure. Not that he'd ever admit that. Justin started to stir and opened his eyes.
"Hey, better now?"
"Yeah. Maybe I'll live after all."
"That's good", Justin said smiling.
'God I love that smile', Brian thought and gave Justin a kiss. This time the kiss wasn't full of passion like their kisses usually were - this time the kiss was filled with love.
"What time is it?"
"A little after nine."
"Can we sleep a bit longer, please? It's Saturday after all."
"Sure, I'm not very keen to get up anyway."
"Good", Justin said and snuggled closer to Brian.

They got up two hours later and even Brian managed to eat some soup. Later they just hung around and watched some TV. Brian was still quite tired so he turned in early.

The next morning Justin was awakened by butterfly kisses placed on his neck and his chest.
"Mmmm... Someone isn't so sick anymore, huh?"
"Better than new", Brian grinned.
"So, any plans for today?"
"Oh I have plans", Brian said and gave Justin a seductive look.
"Oh. Are you sure you're up to it?"
"I'm up."
"Care to tell me about your plans?"
"I have a better idea - I'll show you."
"Well if you insist."

Pathetic...

Yesterday evening I heard ABBA's Chiquitita on the radio and all of a sudden I got all emotional. Christ, I'm so pathetic!

Picture Perfect 3: Art Is a Wonderful Thing

Summary: Art makes people come together.Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor, Michael Novotny, Emmett Honeycutt, Ted Schmidt, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Gus, Daphne Chanders, Debbie NovotnyGenres: AU, General / Other / Misc, DramaRating: PGAt Justin's and Daphne's“There you are! I was beginning to wonder maybe this Mr. Wonderful had kidnapped you or something", Daphne said when Justin entered their flat.Justin closed the door, leaned on it and sank on the floor with a huge smile on his face.“Oh my gawd! I'm glad we have an elevator 'cause I don't think I could've had handled the stairs right now.”“I take it went well, huh?”“Ooh yes. Brian is sooo amazing, like a god or something.” Justin was glowing.“Well, what does he look like?”“Weren't you listening, I just told you: like a god.”“Oh, like a white gown, long hair and a long beard?” Daphne asked grinning.“No asshole, I meant more of a Greek god. Tall, dark and handsome. And those eyes... don't get me started!”“Okay, let's get you off that floor", Daphne said holding out her hand to Justin and pulling him up.Daphne got them beers and both of them sat on the couch.“So did you draw him yet?”“Not yet but I guarantee I have a few sketches to show you by tomorrow", Justin said looking mischievous. “I bet you do", Daphne said knowing the look all too well. “So, tell me about him. What does he do, besides sweeps you off your feet?”“Ha ha, very funny Daph. He's an ad exec at Ryder Advertising.”“Okay, what else?”“Well he has a son, Gus, who is adorable. And you won't believe this. Gus has two mommies.”“Really? So how is Brian involved in all this?”“Well duh, Daph. He was the donor. Lindsay, Gus' biological mother, was Brian's friend in college and they stayed friends. So then Lindsay and her wife Melanie asked him to be the father.”“Wow, that's awesome!”“So, where were you all this time? I guess you weren't at the park the whole time?”“No, we were at Lindsay's and Melanie's. They're great and I really enjoyed being there. I felt so relaxed and I was able to be myself without having to fear they'd judge me or anything.”“And Mr. Wonderful hadn't any part of it, did he?”“Well, maybe a little.”“So what else?”“Can we talk about this more tomorrow? I got things to do.”“Yeah sure. Do you have enough Kleenex in your room?”Justin threw a pillow at Daphne and said:“God Daph you're awful!” “What? I was just concerned about you and your well-being", Daphne said innocently.“Yeah sure you were.” At the loftJust when Brian was coming into the loft, the phone rang. Brian saw it was Michael and winced but answered anyway. “Hi Mikey, what's up?”“Hi Brian, are you going to Babylon tonight?”“No, not tonight, I've got work to do.”“On a Saturday night?”“Yes Mikey, I've got this project I have to finish by Monday.”“Not even a drink at Woody's?” Michael whined.“Sorry Mikey, I'm swamped with this.”“Okay, I'll call you next week. Bye.”“Bye Mikey.”'Okay, I lied to Michael but I just couldn't handle him right now. I'm just so overwhelmed by this whole day and I'm sure he would've sensed something was up. What actually is up? Fuck if I know. I just spent a day with a complete stranger — and without fucking him — how odd is that? Though Justin didn't feel like a stranger; more like the opposite. Fuck, did I really promise to go to the GLC? What is that kid doing to me? Few hours with him and I'm already doing odd things. Besides he's twelve years younger than me. Christ, he's twenty. And looks about fourteen. Fuck me. I'm in deep trouble with this kid.' Tuesday at the dinerJustin was wandering on campus. He had a few hours to spare so he decided to go to the diner. 'Maybe Brian's there', he thought hopefully. When Brian saw Justin coming to the diner, he felt an odd pang in his stomach. And some tightness a bit lower. 'Fuck he looks hot! Those jeans hug his body on all the right places', Brian thought. Justin saw Brian the moment he entered the diner. 'Oh god, he has some expensive suit on, maybe Prada. There's just something about suits and me... But come on, Brian in a hot suit — too much for me! Is it hot in here? Fuck Taylor, you can act normal; he's just a guy. Yeah, you just keep telling yourself that.'Justin was still at the door when he was greeted by Debbie's shout:“Sunshine! Where have you been? I haven't seen you in weeks!” Debbie had already pulled Justin into her infamous bear hug and Justin was looking at Brian pleading for help from him.“Umm Deb, I think the kid could use some air", Brian said.Debbie released her hold of Justin and said:“Oh fuck, I'm sorry honey. I'm just so glad to see you.”Justin gave Brian a thankful look and rolled his eyes. “I'm been pretty busy with projects and stuff but I'm here now", Justin said.“So you are. Are you hungry?”“I'm always hungry Debbie, you know that. I was hoping to get some food here. Do you think you could arrange that?” Justin said grinning.“Brat! So what will it be?”“I take a cheeseburger, fries and a coke, please.”“You got it, honey. You go sit with Michael and 'your knight in shining armor' and I get you some food.”“Thanks Debbie", Justin said and walked to the booth Brian and Michael were sitting in. “Hi, do you guys mind if I sit with you?”Before Michael got a chance to say anything Brian said:“No, be my guest. Mikey, make room for him.”Michael gave Brian a fretful look but moved anyway.“Hi, I'm Justin", Justin said with his sunshine smile on his face.“Michael", Michael simply said.“You have to excuse Mikey, his boyfriend is out of town and he's a bit grumpy.”“Briiaaan!” Michael whined.“What? I was just trying to defend you.”“Just leave it, okay?”“Fine", Brian said rolling his eyes.“I have to get back to the store. Vic's covering for me and I have a big delivery coming. Brian, see you tomorrow for breakfast?” Michael asked.“Sure", Brian answered.Justin slipped out of the booth clearing way for Michael. “Bye Brian, bye Mom!”“Bye Mikey, see you tomorrow.”“Bye honey!” Debbie yelled behind the counter and waved to his son.When Michael was gone, Justin said to Brian:“I think he doesn't like me very much.”“Well, I think Mikey had a bad day. Besides he's a bit wary of new people. Don't worry, he'll get used to you.” 'Fuck, did I just say get used to?''Get used to? Did he really say it? Does that mean he wants me around? Okay Taylor, calm down and move on, maybe it was nothing.' However Justin couldn't hide the tiny smile that was tugging at the corner of his mouth. Debbie brought Justin his lunch and he and Brian talked about work and studies. “Well, I think I should go. I have a class at two. So I see you Friday?”“Yeah... unless you want to join us Thursday night? We're going to Woody's and then Babylon.”“Sorry, I've already made plans with Daphne.”“Oh, that's okay. I guess we see Friday then. I'm heading back to the office too, do you need a ride?”“No thanks, I have the car today.” 'Why the fuck did I take the car today?'“Okay.”Brian and Justin walked out of the diner saying goodbye to Debbie. She had been watching them and she just knew this could be something – something big. 'They would make such an adorable couple', she thought. Brian and Justin were outside walking towards their cars and Brian said:“'Till Friday then.” “Yeah, later.”“Later.”At Justin's and Daphne's“You told him what?!?!” Daphne almost yelled.“What? I told I had made plans with you.”“God Justin, I can't believe what an ass you are sometimes.”“What was that supposed to mean?” “For Christ's sake, men are so stupid sometimes", Daphne sighed. “You meet maybe the love of your life and you stand him up because of me! God! You see me every day and we can go out anytime. Maybe that was your last chance.”“Shit Daphne, don't be so dramatic. Besides I see him Friday at the GLC. You're still coming, right?”“I wouldn't miss it. I can't wait to meet Brian. And SEE him.”“And there I thought you wanted to see my art. I should be offended", Justin said pouting.“You were right. The drama princess act suits you so much better than me", Daphne grinned.“Fuck you!” Justin said smiling.“No thanks, I leave it to Mr. Wonderful.”“Why on earth did I think it was a good idea to live with a woman?”Friday night at GLC's show Emmett was standing with Ted near the buffet. Emmett saw Brian coming into the room.“Tell me Ted, am I seeing Brian 'fuck the GLC' Kinney coming in?”“What? You've got to be kidding... Fuck, that IS Brian. What the hell is he doing here; I thought he hated this place.”Brian didn't see his friends so he went straight to the bar to get a drink. Emmett and Ted went to the bar to meet their friend.“Well well, isn't it Brian Kinney. What do we owe this surprising pleasure?” Emmett asked.“Hi boys. I thought I should support the art scene.”“Yeah right", Ted muttered not buying Brian's explanation. Just then Lindsay came to the group. “Hi boys. Are you enjoying the show?”“Yeah, there are some great pieces", Ted said.“And the food is great", Emmett added.“Where the hell is my son?”“Nice to see you too, Brian. He's with Mel in here somewhere. I haven't abandoned him or anything.”“Okay, just checking. Well, I guess I go mingling then.”“What the fuck is going on? Why is Brian here, Lindsay?” Emmett asked.“Yeah, this must be the first sign of the apocalypse: Brian Kinney at GLC on his own free will", Ted added. “I think Brian has finally fallen", Lindsay said.“What, on his nose?”“No smartass, in love.”“WHAT?” Ted couldn't believe what he was hearing.“Yeah, I think Brian has finally fallen in looove, big time", Lindsay said beaming.“Ooh, that is so sweet", Emmett said holding back the tears. “I can't believe you guys, Brian doesn't fall in love.”“Oh well, you didn't see him with Justin nor the looks they were exchanging.”“Who the fuck is Justin?” Ted asked.“He's an artist and he has some of his works here too. He's very talented.”“You mean Justin Taylor?” “Yeah.”“You're right, he is good. I'd like to meet him.”“I'm sure I can introduce you to him", Lindsay said to Ted.“Okay guys, I'm a bit out of your conversation now", Emmett said pouting.“Sorry Emmett, I promise I'll introduce you too.”“Okay. So where is the artiste?” Emmett asked.“I saw him a while ago. Let me see... there he is", Lindsay said pointing to the next room. “Where?” Ted asked.“There, the blond in the blue sweater.”“Oh my god! He's a walking wet dream!” Emmett exclaimed.“He sure is", Ted agreed. “But what is he, like fifteen?”“Actually he's twenty, he just looks young", Lindsay explained.“He's damn cute and look at that bubble butt. I could fall for that", Emmett said.“I'm sure you could Em but I think he's already taken", Lindsay said.“What's the deal here? He's not even Brian's type", Ted said. “Love has its mysterious ways", Lindsay said smiling. “Justin!” Gus exclaimed when he saw Justin standing in front of a painting. Gus let go of Melanie's hand and run to Justin.“Hey you, kiddo", Justin said when Gus run to his arms. “Are you here to look at the paintings?”“Uh huh, I wanna see your paintings, where are they?”“Hi Justin. I'm sorry about Gus; he's a bit too fast for me nowadays", Melanie said.“That's okay. I can take him to see my paintings and drawings if you don't mind.”“You don't have to...”“I'd love to.”“Okay, if you're sure. I go talk to my friends then. If he gets too much for you, just look for me or Lindsay.”“Okay. So Gus, you're ready?”“Yes!”Justin and Gus walked to Justin's works. “Okay, here we are.” Justin picked Gus up and pointed Gus' picture on the wall. “Do you know who that is?”“It's me", Gus said giggling. “Yes it is. I drew it when we were at the park. And this is my little sister Molly and my mom at the beach.”“Where is your daddy?”Justin was silent for a moment and then said:“He was working and he couldn't be with us.”“Oh, that's sad.”“Yes, that was sad.” Justin hated to think about his so-called dad who had said some terrible things to him when he found out Justin was gay. “Your sister and your mom are pretty", Gus said looking at the painting.Justin smiled. “Yes they are.”'Where the fuck is he? If he's not here, I'm not staying a minute longer. Oh there he is. With my son. Damn what those eyes can do to me? Whether it was a pair of blue ones or hazel ones, they always get to me. And now there are the both pairs at the same time. Okay, I'm dead. How am I supposed to handle those two pairs of eyes?' “Daddy!” Gus yelled when he saw Brian coming to the room, squirmed out of Justin's arms and run to him.“Hey Sonny Boy", Brian said and picked Gus up. “What are you doing?”“I'm looking at Justin's pictures. There's a picture of me too.”“There is?” Brian asked looking knowingly at Justin.“Yep. Look, there!” Gus said pointing at his own picture.“You're right, it is you.”“She is Justin's sister and she is Justin's mommy", Gus explained when they stood by the painting of Molly and Jennifer.“That's very good", Brian said to Justin.“Thanks.”“So, do you have any life class -drawings in here?” Brian asked mischievously. “Yeah but I thought that maybe they are a bit too much for Gus", Justin said grinning.“Well I wanna see them", Brian said with his tongue-in-cheek smirk. “Or are they too much for me too?”“No, I don't think so. I guess you've seen it all before.”Just then Lindsay came to them.“Well boys, having fun?”“Sure. Would you mind taking our son somewhere else so we can see the good stuff?”“What do you mean 'good stuff'? Aren't these good enough?” “Sure they are. I just meant something how would I say... more graphic.”“Oooh you mean... Yeah, I take Gus. What do you say Gus, wanna go see Debbie?”“Yey!”“Okay, let's go. And thanks Justin for keeping company for Gus.”“That was my pleasure. Bye Gus.”“Bye Justin, bye Daddy.”“Bye Sonny Boy.”“So, lead the way", Brian said. Justin walked to the other room and pointed to the left wall.“Those are mine".Brian studied the pieces and was very impressed. He stopped to look more closely at a drawing of a man with a quite impressing manhood.“Are you sure you didn't take any liberties with this one?” Brian asked raising his right brow. “I'm sure. Our professors are very strict about proportions", Justin grinned.“Well, maybe I should start drawing myself.”“You do know you'd have to actually draw, not just watch, right?”“Damn, I have to reconsider it", Brian said. Brian saw Lindsay, Emmett and Ted approaching and said:“Look out, two thirds of The Three Musketeers are coming. “Huh?”“You'll see.”“Hi, sorry to bother you again; I just wanted to introduce Justin to the boys", Lindsay said. “So Justin, this is Emmett Honeycutt. Emmett, Justin Taylor.””Nice to meet you Emmett.”“Oh honey, you're even cuter at a close range", Emmett flaunted. “Umm thanks, I guess.”“And this is Ted Schmidt", Lindsay continued her introduction.“Nice to meet you too Ted.”“You too. I really like your art.”“Oh thanks. It's always nice to hear someone liking them.”“We're Brian's friends although he tends to forget it sometimes", Emmett explained. Brian raised his brows:“Can you blame me?”Emmett glared at Brian but Justin saw it was a friendly glare.“Hey, Michael's there. I need to talk to him. Come on Ted, let's go", Emmett said. “See you boys later!”“Bye!” Justin said.“So now you've met my friends. When do I get to meet the infamous Daphne?” Brian asked.“There's no time like the present. Daph!” Justin called and waved to his friend. Daphne turned around and walked to Justin and Brian.“So, this must be the famous Brian Kinney. I'm Daphne", she said holding out her hand to Brian.“Brian Kinney, nice to meet you. I've heard a lot about you.”“Likewise. I have to say though that pictures don't do justice to you.”“Thanks. And where have you seen pictures of me?”“Well duh, Justin is an artist. He has a few", Daphne said emphasizing 'a few'.“Oh he has?” Brian said giving Justin a seductive look. “Yeah well, I sketch almost all people I meet. 'Usually a few is enough but in your case I'd say probably twenty would be more accurate.' “So do you have plans for tonight?” Brian asked.“Uhh... not really. Why?”“The boys and I are heading to Woody's and I thought maybe you'd like to join us.”“Yeah, sure. I just find Daph and let her know. I meet you guys up in front.”“Okay.”Justin found Daphne pretty quickly and all he could do was smile widely.“What is wrong with you?” she asked.“I'm so fucking thrilled I'd jump up and down if I wasn't among all these people. You can take the car, I'm going with Brian", Justin beamed giving the car keys to Daphne.“Going where?”“Woody's.”“Like a date?”“No, his friends are coming too. I guess we just hang out or something. I have to go now, they're waiting for me outside.”“Okay, see you later!”“Bye Daph!”

Picture Perfect 2: Getting to Know Each Other

Summary: Brian and Justin get to know each other better. Lindsay and Melanie are bonding with Justin too.Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, GusGenres: AU, DramaRating: PGAt the parkIn no time Brian and Justin were sitting on the park bench and Gus was in the sandbox with some other children. Brian felt nervous. 'Fuck, Brian Kinney didn't get nervous. What is wrong with me? Well, I know what the problem is: the hot blonde sitting next to me.' Justin brought Brian back to present by saying: "I heard you say something about Debbie at the bookstore. Would it happen to be Debbie from the Liberty Diner?""As a matter of fact, it would. You know her?""Well I wouldn't say 'know' but I have met her a few times. She can be a bit... how would I say... colorful but I like her anyway."Brian laughed at Justin's choice of word. "Colorful? Well that's an understatement — I would say flamboyant. But yeah, she's quite a warm person when you got to know her.""You've known her long?""About fifteen years, she's my best friend's mother and kind of a surrogate mother to me.""Well I guess you know her pretty well then.""Maybe too well", Brian grinned.Justin got his sketchbook and a pencil out of his pack back and was about to draw Gus and the other children when Brian asked:“Do you carry your sketchbook always with you?”“Yeah, it's a bad habit. I suppose I'm a bit obsessed with drawing.”“I know how artists are; Lindsay was the same at college.”“Lindsay?”“Yeah, Gus' biological mother and an old friend of mine. She's an artist too and now she even teaches art.”“Really? That's cool.”“May I?” Brian asked pointing the sketchbook. Justin hesitated a bit but said:“Yeah, sure.”Brian flipped the pages and was very impressed. All the drawings were of people, no landscapes or floral arrangements. “I guess you like drawing people, huh?”“Yeah well, I'm not a big fan of fruit arrangements. I think it's more challenging to draw people and get their expressions and gestures on paper. And I don't mind the life classes at school, especially when we have a male model.”“I bet you don't", Brian said smiling. “Anyway, these drawings are very good. I can see why you're studying at PIFA; they take only the best in there.”Justin blushed a little at Brian's compliment and said:“Don't know about that, maybe I was just lucky.”“Well I know. I may not be an expert on art but I do recognize a talent when I see one. Besides I know some people at PIFA and I know for a fact that they don't accept you there if they don't think you're any good.”“Okay I give up, I can draw. That's good 'cause that's about all I can do.”“I doubt that, Justin. I'm sure there are other things you're good at. Hey, this is a good one of Debbie. It's amazing how you could draw her without colors and yet it's looks like Debbie.”Justin laughed. “Well I'm an artist, aren't I?”“Yes you truly are.”“Well, can an artist have his sketchbook back so he could draw?” Justin said smiling.“Sure", Brian said handing Justin's sketchbook back to him. When he did that, their fingers touched lightly and both Brian and Justin could feel the electricity between them. Both men were a bit taken aback from the touch but both tried hard to be nonchalant about it. Justin found a fresh sheet in his sketchbook and began to draw Gus at the playground. Justin continued drawing while he and Brian talked about their families and noticed that they had something in common: fucked up fathers. Their fathers didn't take very well the fact that their sons were 'faggots', like they would like to express it. Brian told Justin about his very religious mother who was always praying for his son. She was sure he'd go to hell.“Well at least we'll be there together", Justin said grinning.“Oh, you'll be going too? Great, I'll meet you there then", Brian said smiling.“It's a date.”Justin was surprised how easy it was for him to talk to Brian. His nervousness was almost gone and he was really enjoying his time with Brian. He could only imagine how it would feel to kiss him, among other things. Justin could feel his groin twitch. 'Fuck! I need to think something revolting like... George W. Bush. Eeww, well that was just too gross!'What Justin didn't know was that Brian was imagining the same thing and feeling the similar tightness in his crotch. 'Fuck Kinney, don't you have any self-control left in your body? Think something gross... okay, Mel and Lindz having sex. Okay, too much!' Brian had to grimace in disgust. Just when Justin and Brian were in their thoughts, Gus came over the two men. "Can I have ice cream now, please daddy?""Sure Sonny Boy, I did promise you. So, what would you like?""Hoclate hip."Justin furrowed his brows and looked at Gus. "He means chocolate chip", Brian clarified."Oh, of course." "Would you like something?""No thanks, I'm fine." 'Do you really think I could eat something at the same time I'm sitting a feet away from you? Well I tell you something Brian Kinney, not gonna happen.'"Okay. Would you mind watching Gus while I get him the ice cream?" "No, not at all."Brian went to the ice cream stall and Gus sat on the bench beside Justin. He took the opportunity to sketch Gus at close range. Gus looked intently at Justin with his big hazel eyes and said: ”I like you.” Justin smiled and said: “Well I really like you too.” “Daddy likes you too.” Justin blushed a little and asked: “How do you know that?” “He smiles a lot when you're around. Do you like daddy?” Justin was just about to answer when Brian came back and Justin's answer was left hanging in the air. About ten minutes later Gus was already back with the other kids playing and Brian and Justin continued talking. “If you don't mind me asking, how did the thing with Gus happen?”“Well, Lindsay was one of my best friends in college and we stayed friends. So one day she and her wife Mel asked me to be the father for their child. First I said 'no way' but Lindz has some odd way to make me do things I don't want to do.” Brian grinned. “So I agreed and now I'm actually glad I did.” Brian looked at Gus love in his eyes. Justin was sure that Brian loved Gus unconditionally. Justin hesitated but he had to ask:“Did you actually... you know...”“Fuck her?” Justin nodded. “Hell no, I had to draw the line somewhere. Fucking a dyke wasn't on my to-do-list. Besides, Mel would've kick the shit out of me and I wasn't keen to experience that.”“I take you and Mel aren't the closest friends?”Brian chuckled and said: “No, but we try to be civil for Gus' and Lindsay's sake. I must say that we have learned to tolerate one another quite well in the last few years.”“That's good.”Brian got a glimpse of his watch and noticed it was already 4.30.“Fuck!”“What's wrong?” Justin looked a bit frightened. “Sorry, I didn't mean to startle you. It's nothing serious. It's just that I was supposed to get Gus home by five and it's already half past four. Damn, Lindz is going to be so pissed off at me!”“Is it so late? Time has just flown.”Brian went to get Gus and wondered how he could spend more time with Justin. He was so eager to touch him or at least be around him. “What are you doing now?” Brian asked Justin when he came back with Gus. “I guess I'll be heading home.”“I was just wondering if you'd like to meet Lindz? It might also ease the bitching which I'm guaranteed to get.”“I'd love to meet her" 'and spend more time with you' “but are you sure she won't mind?”“Just show her your drawings of Gus and she won't let you leave. If I'm lucky she forgets I'm late. I'll drive you home afterwards so don't worry about that.”“I guess I can't leave you at her mercy all by yourself", Justin said smiling.“Did you hear that Sonny Boy, Justin's going with us.” Gus smiled and clapped his hands enthusiastically. Justin beamed and Brian felt his jeans tighten again. At the Peterson-Marcus residenceWhen Brian pulled on a driveway, Justin started having second thoughts about the whole visiting thing. Brian saw that doubt on Justin's face and said assuring:“It's going to be fine, they won't eat you alive.”Justin smiled and went to the door with Brian and Gus. Brian rang the doorbell and almost immediately a blond woman answered. “Brian, where have you been? It's almost...”“Yeah yeah, Lindz. Please don't start. I know I'm late; I just lost the track of time.”“But Brian...”“And I brought a friend with me. Meet Justin Taylor. Justin this is Lindz, Lindz this is Justin.”Lindsay and Justin shook hands and Lindsay furrowed her brow. “Taylor... Taylor... should I know you from somewhere?”“He's an artist", Brian cut in.Lindsay's eyes brightened and she exclaimed:“Ooh, you're that Justin Taylor. Your pictures have been shown at the GLC! You're very talented and I've been dying to meet you!”Justin was little embarrassed and surprised of Lindsay's outburst and asked hesitantly:“You've seen my work?”“Yes of course. I really like your style and we even bought your painting “The Blue Evening". Mel and I really fell for it when we saw it.”“I can't believe it — finally I get to meet someone who actually spent money to buy my art! I really appreciate it.”“I assume you're talking about art because Lindz can't seem to stop. It's always like that with Lindz and art", Mel said coming from the kitchen with Gus. “Oh honey, this is Justin Taylor. You remember that painting we bought at the GLC, Justin's the artist. Justin, this is Mel, my wife. Honey, this is Justin.”“Nice to meet you Justin. I really like your painting.”“Oh thanks. Nice to meet you too.”“Oh how rude of me, please come in. Honey, would you make some coffee?” Lindsay asked.Mel went back into the kitchen and the others into the living room. Brian was playing with Gus but kept an eye on Justin when he beamed discussing art with Lindsay. Mel returned to the living room and asked Brian:“So, how did you two actually meet?”“He's the illustrator I told you about earlier.”“Oooh", Mel cooed. “So can you answer my question now?” Mel looked Brian smugly.“What question?” Justin asked.“Nothing", Brian simply stated and gave Mel a warning look. Mel rolled her eyes and decided to let it drop.“Oh, I thought you might like to have something", Justin said opening his pack back and getting out his sketchbook. He leafed it through until he got to Gus' picture and ripped it off the book and gave it to Lindsay. Lindsay took it and stared at it a while. Justin was getting worried and asked:“Is there something wrong?”“Oh no, this is wonderful. I'm just so overwhelmed how well you've managed to capture Gus' features.”“Let me see it too", Mel said. “Oh god Justin, this is terrific! We've got to frame it, right hon?”“Of course", Lindsay agreed. Justin blushed a little and said:“Thanks guys but I don't think it's that good. I just draw it at the park.”“Come on Justin, don't be so modest. You got your drawings in a book; that should tell you something about your talent", Brian said.“Oh yeah, what book is it?” Lindsay asked. “Do you have a copy of it with you?”“Actually I have", Brian said. “Gus, show your book to mommy, it's in the paper bag.”Gus got the book and gave it to Lindsay. “Justin has drawn all the pictures in the book all by himself", Gus explained. “And he gave me an auto... auto... what was it daddy?”“An autograph", Brian answered.“That was very nice of him", Lindsay said and smiled at Justin. She leafed through the book and said:“These are wonderful, Justin. How did you get the job?”“Well my mother's co-worker knows the author and he heard she was looking for an illustrator for her new book. He had seen some of my work at PIFA's shows so he recommended me for her and the rest is history.”“PIFA? You're studying there?”“Yeah, it's my second year. I really love it though my father thinks you can't make a decent living as an artist. He wanted me to go to Dartmouth but I said I'd never be a business major. That's one reason we don't talk or see each other.”“What's the other reason?” Mel asked.“The fact that I'm gay. He just can't accept my 'disgusting life style' and me. The worst part is that he wouldn't like me to see my sister 'cause I'm a bad influence to her.” “I'm so sorry Justin, we know what it's like. Our parents aren't any better", Lindsay said. “I guess I'm lucky that at least my mom hasn't abandoned me. I think I owe that one to Debbie.““Oh you know Deb?” Lindsay asked.“I've met her a few times but I don't actually know her very well. I just know that she has a big heart.”“And a big wig", Brian added grinning.“Yeah, that too", Justin said smiling at Brian.'Fuck, that smile's gonna kill me one day', Brian thought to himself. “You know there's a show at the GLC next Friday. Can we see your work there?”“I've submitted a few", Justin answered.“Would you mind if Gus' picture would be there too?”“No, I wouldn't mind but I think the pieces should've been submitted last Friday.”“Well, I have friends there and I'm sure I can get that included.”“That'll be great!”“Okay, that's settled then. I think there'll be a lot people at the show 'cause it's the biggest show ever. And Brian will be there too, won't you?”“Yeah, sure", Brian answered without thinking. Lindsay and Mel gave each other a meaningful look and Justin beamed with happiness. “What?” Brian asked when Lindsay stared at him a bit too long.“Ooh, nothing", Lindsay said innocently. 'Fuck, did I just promised to attend an art show at the GLC? I hate that place. Why did I say yes? Oh yeah, the blonde.'Both Brian and Justin stayed for dinner and Brian was surprised that he actually enjoyed being there. But the reason for that wasn't the food or the hostesses. Oh no, it was the blonde with the most amazing blue eyes Brian had ever seen. Justin was enjoying the dinner and the relaxed atmosphere but most he enjoyed being around Brian and watching those hazel orbs that took his breath away. After dinner Brian was going to put Gus to bed although Gus wasn't very willing to separate from Justin. “I don't want to go to bed, I want to play with Justin.”“But Sonny Boy, it's your bedtime. You can play with Justin some other time", Brian said.Gus wasn't going to give up so easy. “Will you come back and play with me?” Gus asked Justin with pleading eyes.“Yeah sure, if that's okay", Justin answered looking at Lindsay and Melanie a bit hesitantly.“Of course it's okay", Lindsay said.“Well I guess I'll come back sometime.”“Promise?” Gus asked.“Promise.”Gus was satisfied and left for upstairs. Brian just rolled his eyes and shook his head and went after his son. The following hours Lindsay, Melanie, Brian and Justin talked just about everything between the sky and the earth. It was 9.30 when Justin realized it was getting late.“God, is it already half past nine? I think I should be getting home.”“I'll give you a ride", Brian said.“Thanks. It was great to meet you.”“You too Justin", Lindsay and Mel said. “See you at the GLC next Friday, right?”“Yeah, definitely. Bye!” Justin said.“Bye Justin, bye Brian!”“Did you notice the way Brian was looking at Justin?” Lindsay asked all excited after she closed the door after Brian and Justin. “I think maybe Brian is finally fallen", Lindsay sighed.“You're such a romantic, Lindz. I have never seen Brian like that but fallen... I wouldn't go that far but I must say there was something between the two of them.”“Ye of little faith! I'm sure Brian won't sleep a lot tonight 'cause he'll be thinking about a certain blue eyed blonde and Justin on the other hand is going to draw a few pictures of a certain tall brunette.”“Fine, you keep your fantasies", Mel said rolling her eyes. “I guess we find out soon enough if Brian Kinney is really in looove.”Lindsay looked at her wife a bit irritated and said:“It is possible you know, Brian isn't immune to love.”“We'll see.”In Brian's car“So where do you live?”“On Diamond. You know where it is?”“Yeah, I live on Tremont, it's quite near.”“Oh, do you live in one of those old brick buildings? Those are so amazing!”“Actually I do. I love the kind of old atmosphere in there, if you know what I mean.”“I do. I've been there sometimes drawing those buildings. Those are the few exceptions of my 'no people drawings'.”“Okay, here we are, what number is your place?”“Twenty, it's the white building over there.”Brian stopped the car in front of the building Justin had pointed. Justin unfastened his seat belt and said:“Thanks for the ride and the day; I had a great time. I guess I see you at the GLC next Friday then?”“Yeah, I'll be there.”“Great! See you later!”“Later.”Justin went inside the building and Brian pulled away from the curb and headed home.

Going crazy

What have I done to deserve this? Someone is trying to kill me with violin music. Of all the instruments in the world, she/he had to choose violin... Please have some mercy on me!

Picture Perfect 1: The First Touch

Summary: Art brings Brian and Justin together. Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Gus, Daphne ChandersGenres: AU, DramaRating: PGSaturday night at the loftBrian was reading Gus a new storybook he had bought him a few days ago. The book was called "Adam's Adventure". The story was about a puppy that wanted to go on an adventure all on his own. 'Why on earth did I buy something like this?' Brian thought. 'Am I getting soppy with Gus around me too much?' The real reason Brian had bought the book wasn't the story; it was the illustration of the book. There was something intriguing about it — it was different. Brian couldn't put a finger on it but he knew there was something. "Daddy", Gus' sleepy voice snapped Brian out of his thoughts, "why did you stop?""Oh, sorry Sonny Boy", Brian said and started reading again. About ten minutes later Gus was sound asleep so Brian carried him to his so called room, which was actually just a little space in the living room divided by a tasteful divider. Anyway, it gave Gus privacy when Brian was... well should we say preoccupied on other things. Though it was very rare that Brian had a trick at the loft when Gus was there. Brian really liked spending time with his son and enjoyed watching him grow up. Sometimes he surprised himself and the others by offering to take Gus with him the whole weekend so Lindsay and Mel could spend time together. 'Jesus Christ, I AM getting soppy', Brian thought. Brian decided to watch Moulin Rouge on dvd before he went to bed. The movie always seemed to relax him and after the week he had, he really needed to unwind. Michael had whined more than once that Brian didn't spend enough time with his best friend. Why couldn't Michael understand Brian being a busy ad exec? Speaking of the devil, the week at the office was from hell. It never did cease to amaze Brian how much damage the two idiot twins could do. And what was about those stupid names? Was it Brad and Bill or Brad and Bob? Well whateverthefuck — they were useless anyway. Brian had tried to convince Ryder to get rid of those two but no, they are relatives of Ryder's old friend's so no escape there. Fuck, he was stuck with those idiots! 'Maybe I should set up my own office; then I would at least be working with the people I want', Brian wondered. Brian couldn't really concentrate on the movie; his mind was on the book. He switched the dvd player off and took the book and started to browse it. The pictures were beautiful and in some way artistic but not in a way Picasso would've made them, thank God! Brian checked the illustrator: Justin Taylor. Brian had never heard of him though he knew quite a lot of different illustrators. 'Maybe Internet has something on him', Brian thought and went to his computer but came out empty handed. So no one knew this Justin Taylor. Brian felt frustrated but decided to give it up and go to bed. ______________________________A week passed like every other week and Brian had forgot all about Justin Taylor. Until Friday evening. Brian was walking on Liberty Avenue and saw a poster on bookstore's window. There'd be some kind of promotion thing about "Adam's Adventure" at the store on Saturday afternoon. The poster didn't say who was going to be there but Brian thought he might as well go and check it out with Gus. Maybe he could get some information about the illustrator then. Saturday afternoon at the Peterson-Marcus residence"Don't let him eat too much candy. And be careful. And bring him back by five. Brian, are you listening?" Lindsay asked."Yeah yeah, I heard you — back by five. Don't worry, we'll be alright aren't we Sonny Boy?" Gus just giggled in response."Okay. By the way, what are you boys going to do today?" Lindsay asked."I thought we might pop in to a bookstore on Liberty and then go to a park and have maybe an ice cream", Brian said."Bookstore? I didn't know you liked the bookworm type", Melanie chuckled."Ha ha very funny Mel. You should know me better than that. I don't do the bookish type", Brian answered with a grin. "So if it's not the men, what is it?" Melanie asked."What is this, the third degree? If you must know there's a promotion about a book and I have an interest in the illustrator", Brian answered a bit irritated. "Oh, is he hot?" Melanie asked.Brian rolled his eyes and said: "Christ, I meant professional interest. Besides I haven't even met the guy yet so I wouldn't know", he added with a tongue in cheek smirk. "Come on Gus, I think we better leave or we'll never get to the store." "Bye Momma, bye Mammy", Gus said and waved to his mothers. "Bye bye Gus, bye Brian", Lindsay and Melanie said in unison and waved back to their son. At the bookstoreJustin saw a man with a little boy in his arms enter the store. Justin couldn't keep his eyes of the man — he was drop dead gorgeous. He was tall, well shaped and wearing a black Armani overcoat and his suit didn't look any cheaper. He had auburn hair and those eyes — fuck, now Justin realized what people meant when they talked about "bedroom eyes". A man could drown into those hazel orbs, especially a gay man. Justin looked more closely at the boy in the man's arms and saw the resemblance quite clearly. 'So, the man has a son so he must be married or have a girlfriend or something stupid like that. Fuck, just my luck', Justin thought. Brian enters the store holding Gus in his arms. He looks around and then he sees a blonde behind a table in the middle of the store. The table is full of Adam's Adventure -books so that must be it. A woman in her forties is signing books so Brian figured she must be the author. 'But what about the blonde? He can't be the illustrator, can he? God he's hot! Though he looks about fourteen years old. Damn, I don't even like blondes. Well, I guess I could make an exception — it's a good cause, isn't it? Shit. I shouldn't be staring... but could his eyes be any bluer? And that smile, who could say no to that? Not that I would like to say no. Okay Kinney, get a grip, you're not here to cruise.'Just then Brian hears someone call 'Justin' and the blonde turns to talk to an older man. 'So he is Justin Taylor. This isn't going the way I thought but I'm not complaining', Brian thought. When Brian noticed Justin end his talk with the man, he approached Justin. "Hi, are you Justin Taylor?" Brian asked."Yes I am. Can I help you?" Justin answered trying to act calmly although his heart was racing a mile a minute. "Hi, I'm Brian Kinney. I just wanted to say that I really like your work. And Gus likes it too, don't you Gus?""Yeah. Did you really draw all the pictures in the book?" Gus asked."Yes I did. I'm glad you like them", Justin said to Gus. "And I'm glad you liked them too", Justin said turning his gaze to Brian. "So are you in art business yourself?""No, I'm in advertising but we do have an art department so I'm involved in art to some extent. So, do you do this for a living or is this just a hobby?""Well, I hope someday I'm going to be a successful artist but at the moment I'm studying at PIFA. This book thing was just a one time thing unless the author wants me back for her next book someday in the future." Gus tugged at Justin's pant leg and asked: "Are you famous?"Justin bent down and gave Gus a wide smile and said: "Well not yet but maybe someday.""Oh, okay. Can I have your autocrap?"Both Brian and Justin laughed and Justin said: "You mean an autograph, sure. Where do you want it?""On my book.""Do you have it with you?"Gus' face fell and he said: "No it's at daddy's." Gus gave Brian a pleading look and asked: "Daddy, can we get it?"Brian looked at his son's sad hazel eyes and answered: "Tell you what Sonny Boy, I'll buy you another book and you can take that one home. What do you say?""Yippee!" was all Gus said and clapped his hands happily.Justin took a copy of "Adam's Adventure" from the pile of books at he table and signed it 'To my biggest fan, Gus — Love Justin Taylor' and then he handed the book to Gus.Gus smiled widely and thanked Justin. Justin returned the smile and said: "You're welcome." Brian watched the two in awe; both of them were so cute. 'Cute? Where the fuck that came from? I don't fancy men who are cute. Okay, it's official, I'm losing it', Brian thought."I live with my mommies but today I'm at daddy's place", Gus said to Justin. Justin had obviously asked something which Brian hadn't heard. "Do you like being at your daddy's place?" Justin asked. "Yeah but I think daddy's lonely", Gus said a bit sadly."Oh, why would you say that?" Justin asked."'Cause he lives all alone. Sometimes he has sleepovers though.""Oh he does, does he?" Justin said with a grin."Uhh uhh. But those men don't live there." 'Ookay. My mistake — definitely NOT straight. Am I smiling a little too widely?' Justin thought a bit triumphantly. "Okay Gus, I think you've babbled enough", Brian said."Can Justin come with us to the park?"Brian was little dazzled about Gus' bluntness but he pulled himself together quickly and said: "Sure if he wants." 'Please want', Brian thought to himself. Justin looked a bit confused and Brian abruptly said: "You don't have to...""No, I would love to come with you and Gus." 'And fuck would I want to come with you more ways than one', Justin thought. "I can leave in about fifteen minutes if you don't mind waiting.""Sure, we'll wait. Gus, what about we look something for Debbie for her birthday?" "Food book, food book!" Gus yelled enthusiastically and ran towards the cookbooks. Brian rolled his eyes to Justin and went after his son. ______________________________About ten minutes later Justin went to the backroom to get his things and he just had to call Daphne. Justin got his cell from his backpack and hit the speed dial. After a few rings she answered: "Hi Jus, what's up?" "I met the most gorgeous man.""Really? Where?""Here, at the store. He came with his son and I'm going to the park with them." Justin simply beamed when he told her about Brian and Gus."Wow, back up! You're going to the park with them? How did that happen?""It's a long story, I'll tell you later. I just thought I call you that I wont be home for a few hours so you can invite your lovely boyfriend for a visit and I won't disturb your activities." "Geez, do you think anything but sex?"Justin laughed. "If you'd have seen Brian, I guarantee, you too would think about sex." "Fine, whatever. For your information, I expect a full summary tonight, OK?""Yeah yeah. Look, I have to go now, see you later. Bye!""Bye Jus." Justin went back to the store and saw Brian and Gus waiting for him."Sorry it took so long, I had to call my roommate I'd be late. She's a bit of a worrier", Justin explained. "That's okay. Shall we go?" Brian asked."Yeah, sure", Justin said. So the three of them left the store. When they were outside, Brian and Gus approached a silver Lexus that was parked a little farther on the street. "Wow, nice car", Justin exclaimed."Thanks. Sorry, I didn't notice to ask, do you have a car or will you be coming with us?" Brian asked when he was putting Gus into his car seat."I share a car with Daphne, my roommate, but she has it today so I guess I'm coming with you guys."Okay, get in", Brian said. And so they drove off towards the park. Justin felt little uncomfortable sitting in Brian's car. Not that he was afraid that Brian would strangle him or something but 'come on this was a bit weird', Justin thought. He was luckily rescued by Gus who babbled about Adam and asked Justin a various questions about the book which Justin tried his best to answer.