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Title: A life on pause (It's Only Time series, Daphne POV)
Author: [livejournal.com profile] freakykat
Time Frame: Three years post 513
Summary: Daphne needs her best friend…or does he need her more? Eighth short in a series titled It's Only Time. The series leads up to a work in progress that is underway.
Rating: R for language
Warnings: Angst, humor, lots of cursing, and that little green monster…
A/N: Thanks to [livejournal.com profile] wouldbedorothy for beta-reading as usual. Even long distance she makes sure to take care of me. She’s the best! There’s loads of Daphne and the boys… Feedback much appreciated and loved.
Disclaimer: I own none of this - they belong to Showtime, Cowlip and others. I only play with them a little. Once I'm done, I'll dust them off and give them back.

Part 1: Minutes to go
Part 2: All of the secrets
Part 3: Breathe the fall
Part 4: Tongue the bruise you leave
Part 5: Time is never planned
Part 6: Distraction at your door
Part 7: Trying hard to speak




A Life On Pause

Daphne Chanders fell in love. All the time. Sometimes she would see the perfect silk top and couldn’t rest until she had it. Or shoes. They could get her in serious trouble. Other times, it would be cities she’d visit and want to stay in forever. Most times, though, it was men. Beautiful, cocky (she always ignored the laugh in her head that sounded suspiciously like Justin‘s) asshole men.

It was one her most endearing and…according to her almost best friend-in-law, the fabulous Brian Kinney…most frustrating traits. Daphne knew it wouldn’t have bothered him as much if she had one iota of good taste. It was unfortunate that she didn’t. Her boyfriends (and she still laughs at the look on Brian’s face when that word falls from his lips) were for shit. Brian knew this. Daphne knew this. Hell, the world knew this.

The worst part of it, in truth, was that Daphne always ended up broken-hearted, crying on the phone with Justin (ages ago, when things had been different)… or, as it happened in recent times, sitting on the floor in Brian’s living room, taking shots of some unbelievably expensive liquor (that probably cost more than she made in two months), while Brian and whichever of the boys were available commiserated with her about her lack of boyfriend-picking skills.

It had been during one of those too frequent times that Brian had suggested she pace herself and perhaps take the time to find someone she could have a long-lasting relationship with. There had been a shocked silence in which she and Emmett had processed that that bit of wisdom had spewed forth from the Great God Kinney.

“Or you could fuck every cock available until your twat falls off. Whatever works best.”

Emmett had fallen on the floor laughing. It was good to know that Brian hadn’t changed that much.

That incredibly astute observation had been made only a few months earlier, and Daphne found that she wanted to go back to that moment and pay heed to what Brian had been trying to tell her.

“Too fucking late,” Daphne muttered, her eyes staring out of the cab window as it rolled to a stop in front of a red brick, three floor walk-up in Soho. She glanced at the paper in her hand, Brian’s messy handwriting reading 815 Franklin Street, and, satisfied she had arrived at the correct place, got out of the cab. Paying quickly, she thanked her driver and hauled her carry-on bag onto her shoulder, stepping onto the sidewalk.

Daphne studied the tree-lined, obviously wealthy neighborhood, and for just a moment allowed a small bit of pride to seep through all the other emotions threatening to escape. Justin had done well. Really well. Her eyes came back to the building that now towered above her and, taking a deep breath, slowly ascended the stairs.

Her hand shook as she pressed the doorbell, waiting for some response and wondering how the hell Brian had managed to talk her into this…

“Fuck.”

“Yeah, thank you, Bri. That’s helpful.”

Brian’s hand ran through his hair for what Daphne counted as the twelfth time in less than two minutes. “Well, Daph, I’m not about to tell you this was a brilliant move on your end.” His voice softened when tears filled her eyes and he sat on the couch next to her, pulling her into a side hug. “That wasn’t fair. I get you’re scared.”

“Scared.” Daphne made a derisive noise, wiping away the wet streaks that had fallen down her cheeks. “I think terrified is more the word.” Her head fell into her hands. “What the fuck do I do now, Brian?”

“I have no idea.”

“Great.”

Brian sighed, rubbing a hand down her back in comfort. “You need to talk to someone, Daphne.”

“I’m talking to you.”

“Ah-yeah. No. Someone who has the capacity to deal with this, because you know damn well I can’t help you. I will support you. No problem. If you need something done, I will make sure it’s done. I might even be able to - god help me - listen. But I can’t talk you through this. I can’t sit here and make plans and be sensitive and just…no. I haven’t completely turned into a goddamn lesbian.”

Daphne let out a soft laugh, despite the tumultuous emotion wreaking havoc inside her. She glanced at him sideways as she spoke. “I think you’d make a pretty hot muncher.”

“Fuck you, Chanders.”

They fell into silence, both absorbing what was happening and needing time to process it. Daphne sensed the moment Brian had an idea - probably a brilliant one knowing the bastard - and, at his prolonged silence, knew instinctively what he was going to say. So when the name found his lips, she half-smiled, because that was still where Brian found comfort.

“Justin.”

She started to shake her head, but his hand on her shoulder made her stop and glance up. The look he gave her was classic Kinney intimidation and she almost laughed at him. “It’s not going to work, Brian. I can’t call him.”

“Why not?”

“Because we haven’t really talked in years. Mostly bullshit chit-chat.”

“This is the icebreaker you need.”

“I don’t need an icebreaker, Brian. I have no desire to speak with Justin about certain things.”

“Please.” Brian rolled his eyes, arms crossing, and stared at her intensely.

Daphne blinked at him. “Brian.”

“Stop being so pissed off at him.”

“I’m not -”

“Like hell you aren’t! He didn’t leave you, Daphne.” She could hear the silent ‘He left me’ that went unspoken and touched his hand gently.

Brian’s voice was filled with something raw when he spoke again.

“He only did what he had to do to survive. You know that.”

Daphne did know that. She understood that Justin had gone into self-preservation mode and his distance was more about him than it was about the ones he loved. But it still didn’t make it right, and nothing anyone said, not even herself, would make it hurt any less.

“I’m not saying he shouldn’t have dealt with it differently. He should have. Not that I should be talking about how to fucking deal. But, the point is, he didn’t. We can’t hold it against him forever. And he has been trying, hasn’t he?”

He had been trying. Daphne had received more messages from Justin in the last two months than she had in the last two years. She glanced at Brian, the suspicion that his recent trip to New York had something to do with Justin’s reemergence in their lives solidifying. Sighing, she shrugged as an answer.

Brian nodded. “You need to talk to him. Go see him.”

“You’re just trying to get us back together so that you don‘t have to deal with my dramatics. I know your mind, Kinney.”

Brian grinned. “Damn right.” He sobered up and said quietly, “You need your best friend, Daphne.”

“You’re my best friend, too.”

He scowled her way, not quite hiding the light in his eyes when he did. “Nice try. You need Justin.”


She very much did.

After much debate, where they ultimately always ended up in an argument, Brian had simply bought her a first class ticket, driven her to the airport and, hugging her hard, he’d reminded her that Justin was enough of a smartass to keep up with her and had enough estrogen to talk her through this.

“Is that why you love him so? Smartass? Estrogen?”

“Who the fuck said I loved him?” Brian had given her his patented one eyebrow indifference stare before saying, “I put up with him because he gives one hell of a fucking blowjob.”


She reassured Brian he had no need to worry he was becoming a dyke.

And now here she was. Popping in on her “best friend” without any warning and throwing his life into disarray - oh fuck that. It was what he got for abandoning her. Angry now, she rang the bell, holding the button longer than necessary before letting go.

The buzz of the intercom made her jump and she heard a familiar voice say, “About fucking time, Hannah. I was running out of brown.“ Daphne was about to speak when the door seemed to vibrate slightly and she realized she was being let in. Pushing against it, she adjusted her bag and entered, stopping dead once inside.

She stood in the foyer, staring in awe at the painting that hung opposite the entryway. A canvas of brown and gold, specks of green accenting the hard strokes of black. What caught her attention was the swirl of yellow and blue tendrils that blending into the other colors.

“Oh wow.”

Tears formed and she brushed them away, her steps less angry now that she had seen what Justin wanted. What he obviously needed. What he seemed to be denying himself. She wasn’t sure why she climbed the stairs all the way to the top. Some instinct telling her that would be where, logically, Justin would put his studio. The door stood partially open, probably left that way by the grand artiste himself.

She dropped her bag by the door, catching sight of Justin in front of his newest bit of genius. He swayed to the music of his art, his inspiration, and it unnerved her to sense his surrender to the piece being created. It was what she had envied the most about him. His ability to turn nothing - a blank square of fabric - into something beautiful, meaningful.

Her gaze scanned the other canvases that lined the wall, all done in shades of gold and brown…swirls of red and blue…yellow and green. They were telling a story, that much was clear. Daphne wasn’t sure exactly what that was. But she knew that it was about Brian. Justin’s art was always about Brian. Just as she knew that Brian’s silences were always about Justin.

She cleared her throat. “Can’t you ever paint about someone else?”

Justin jumped at her voice, spinning around with wide blue eyes. His shocked expression breaking into a wide grin at confirming it was her. Before Daphne knew what was happening, Justin had run across the expanse of his loft, crushing her in a hug. She smothered a squeal when she was lifted off her feet.

“What the fuck are you doing here?!”

Daphne mumbled into his shoulder. “Oh, you know, I was in the neighborhood.”

Justin chuckled, pulling away from her. “Well, yeah. Of course. It’s only about five fucking hours and several hundred miles between here and the Pitts.”

Daphne shrugged. “Less than two hours on a plane. In first class, it goes by like that.” She snapped her fingers for emphasis.

“Aha. Are you a Kinney gift, then?”

Daphne laughed softly. “You could say that.”

He squeezed her tightly again. “I missed you, Daph.” He pulled back to look at her.

Staring into his soft blue eyes, she forgot her anger and felt the tears start. “Me, too.”



“What did your parents say?”

Daphne stiffened, refusing to think of that argument. “They weren’t happy, to say the least. They said it was my mistake, and they wouldn’t support me if I didn‘t fix it.”

Justin ran a hand through his hair. “That doesn’t surprise me. What about your boyfriend?”

“Not a part of my life anymore.”

“Does he know?”

“Of course he knows.”

“And he just left?”

Daphne took a sip of the tea Justin had made them both shortly after she’d dropped the news. “It’s what he does best, Justin.” She cringed when he jumped up from his seat.

“Who is it?” Justin paced the floor in front of her, hands balled into fists. “What’s his name?”

“Oh my god.” Daphne gently placed her tea on the table, shaking her head. “Not you, too.”

“What?” Justin stared at her.

“That was exactly what Brian said when I told him. He, and I quote, ‘was going to gather up a fucking posse and kick some fucking hetero ass,’ so please just take it easy.”

“Take it easy?”

Daphne nodded. “Yes. Take it easy. I’m pregnant. I don’t have some incurable disease.” She patted the seat next to her. “Don’t worry about who it was.“

“He left you! With…child!”

“Oh, Jesus. You really are a fucking queen. It’ll be okay, Jus.”

He sat on the spot she had indicated and glanced at her. “So, you’re…going to…”

“Keep it.” Daphne surprised herself at the response. She’d known that, unconsciously had made her decision when she’d first found out, but talking with Justin had solidified it. Goddamn Brian. He was always right. “I want the baby. It’s my baby.”

“Are you sure about this, Daph? It’s not going to be a fucking walk in the park.”

“It might be, if we’re talking Central Park.”

He placed an arm around her shoulder, bringing her in closer. “I’m serious, Daph. What are you going to do about school?”

“I can put school off for a year. After the baby is born, I’ll go back. I’m sure Brian’s already making arrangements so that I can afford it, even though-”

“Even though you told him not to. Yeah. That’s Brian for you.” She felt Justin’s smile in her hair and bit back her own.

“Yeah, it is. He’s…something.” She smiled up at him. “If I’ve got him in my corner, then I’m good.

Justin smiled sadly. “Yes, you are.” He squeezed her shoulder. “You’ve got both of us, okay?”

It was like the years they’d spent apart had never been, and she found, in the man next to her, the boy she had grown up with.

“Thank you.”


“What are you naming the baby?” Hannah asked, through a mouthful of white rice and garlic chicken.

“Don’t say ‘Staci’ with an ‘i,’ because I’m going have to ask you to leave,” Justin replied, pointing at her with his chopsticks.

“Please,” Daphne sneered at him, insulted. “Contrary to popular belief, I have better taste than that.”

“Oh, I know. Donna!” Ron exclaimed, then immediately changed his mind. “Gloria! No, no, Gladys! Diana!”

“She’s not having a fucking disco queen, Ron!”

Daphne laughed softly, reminded of her “adopted” family of sorts and the constant yet loving bickering. She watched Justin interact with his two friends and felt the tiniest bit of jealousy run through her. It was the way it would always be. A part of her would think of him as hers. But she liked Hannah and Ron. They seemed sweet and funny. She was glad Justin had found something to replace what she knew, without a doubt, he was missing. The boys, Debbie, his mom and Molly, herself…Brian.

There had been no mention of Paul since her arrival, and having been his best friend for almost two decades (sans the last two years), she knew there wouldn’t be. Not right now. Maybe as they talked more, and she knew they would, he’d open up and let her in. She thought of Brian and his assurances about Justin and chuckled. He was impossible when he was right.

“What’s so funny?” Justin asked with a smile.

Daphne saw they were all staring at her curiously and she shook her head. “Oh, nothing. I was just thinking I hate it when Brian gets to be all smug and know-it-all.”

Justin smirked. “That’s the way he always is.”

“Very true.”

“Is that why you’re so crazy about him, Justin?” Hannah asked, slyly.

Justin raised an eyebrow. “Did I say that? I only tolerated Brian because he gives one hell of a -” Justin cut off at Daphne’s choked laughter, staring at her. “What?”

“Nothing,” she croaked out, waving in his direction as she tried to regain her composure. “You two are fucking made for each other.” Justin’s face crumpled slightly and he returned to his food, ignoring her statement while changing the subject.

Yeah, she thought as she rolled her eyes, made for each other.



Some time later, they were gathered in Justin’s living room, bottle of wine - and water for Daphne - on the table, each recounting embarrassing stories about Justin, when Hannah asked a question Daphne could tell she had been dying to.

“Daphne, is Brian as good-looking as Justin sketches him or is it just his artistic liberties?”

“Haven’t you seen a picture of him?”

“No.” Ron answered. “Justin doesn’t have any.”

Her confused gaze fell to Justin, jaw tense and eyes avoiding hers. It took a full minute to truly understand what that meant. How far Justin had to go to be able to function without Brian. If he couldn’t see him, it wouldn’t hurt. Daphne closed her eyes for a moment. They could be so alike it was scary.

“Oh!” Her eyes flew open and she ran to her carry-on, remembering the package Molly had given her. “Wait, I think I have something.” She rummaged inside until she found it, walking back and handing it to Justin. “Open it, but read the letter later. I think she sent some pictures for you.”

Hannah and Ron scrambled to the empty space on the other side of Justin, and Daphne perched on the arm of the couch. They all watched Justin slowly open the flap of the photo album and gasp at the first picture. It contained a beautiful, grinning red-head, arms thrown around the neck of who, Daphne knew, was the most gorgeous man any of them had seen. She pointed at the picture, indicating the two people. “That’s Molly, Justin’s little sister, and…that’s Brian.”

Ron snatched the picture from under the plastic, ignoring Justin‘s death glare, mouth gaping open. He tilted it so Hannah could get a better look, and they both stuttered.

“Wow. I mean…wow. You‘re an artistic god, Justin, but…you did him no justice.”

“He’s fucking beautiful.”

Daphne smiled. “Yes, he is.” She watched as Justin flipped through the pages of the album, pausing at any picture with Brian. His eyes were glassy as he made his way through their latest family event.

“Was this recent?”

“Yeah. It was Blake’s birthday, and we threw a little party at Deb’s.” He seemed to go more quickly now, and she imagined it was hard to see life go on without you. She could understand that, no matter how much she wanted to point out that it had been his own choice, so she let him proceed any way he wanted.

Then it happened.

She hadn’t even thought of it. He was such a part of their circle, their lives, that it had never occurred to her that he would stand out to Justin. She was sure he had passed several group shots and not said a word. But this one was different.

Justin had stopped, staring at the picture of Brian with Jen on one side and on the other, what she now realized was for him, a handsome but complete stranger. His hand was around Brian’s waist, and they had been caught in the middle of some joke, their faces grinning. To her, it was a lovely image… to see Brian smile. He rarely did so. But, as she glanced at Justin, she knew it meant something completely different to him.

There was a tremble in Justin’s voice when he asked, “Who is that?”

Hannah and Ron leaned over to take a look. Daphne cleared her throat. “That’s Greg. Greg Black. He’s a good friend of Carl and Ben…well, actually he’s a good friend of everyone now, but we met him through Carl and Ben.” Her eyes studied Justin’s grim face, his jaw stiff and eyes hard. “Um…he’s one of Brian’s newest clients. He’s trying to run for Chief of Police.”

Justin’s eyes widened slightly. “He’s a cop?”

Daphne nodded. “Yes. He’s one of the good ones.”

Hannah shook her head. “Wait. Running for Chief of Police? I thought that someone just got appointed to that position. I mean, like an employee or something.”

“In some states, they can appoint and elect a Chief of Police. Pittsburgh’s state council passed a law a few years ago that any new Chief of Police was to be elected by the citizens. We had a problem with a former officer in that position.”

Justin snorted. “That’s a fucking understatement.” He continued to stare at the picture. “So, Greg’s…”

“Gay? Yeah.” Daphne bit back a grin. “That’s why he went to Brian for help with his campaign.”

Justin raised an eyebrow. “I see.”

“He needed someone who understood what the obstacles would be and who had done it before.”

He flipped the page quickly and, when he caught a glimpse of the one that followed, his hands tightened on the book. Daphne’s almost smile fell at that look on Greg’s face. He had been caught staring at an oblivious Brian with such adoration it made Daphne’s stomach clench. That wasn’t good. Why the hell had Molly put that picture into the album?

Justin placed the album on the table and got up from the couch, reaching for a cigarette from his pocket. “I’ll be back.” His steps were heavy in the silence, and the other three jumped at the sound of the slamming door that followed his exit.

She glanced around at Ron and Hannah. “Well, shit.”



“About fucking time.”

Daphne chuckled. “Hello to you, too.”

“What the hell took you so long?”

“I’m sorry, Mother. Were you worried?” She glanced out of the glass doors that separated her from Justin. He’d been out on the balcony for an hour, brooding about what she could only guess had never occurred to him before.

“No. It would have just been polite to call and at least leave a message. You know, something like, ‘Hey Brian. My plane didn’t crash, I haven’t been mugged…I’m alive and well and have reached my destination.’ It’s just good manners is all.”

Daphne snorted. “I’m sorry, I forgot I was talking to Mr. Propriety.”

“I’m fucking Miss Manners compared to you.” Brian paused for a beat, then asked, “How’s the princess doing?”

“He’s having a moment.”

She heard the concern in his voice when he spoke again. “What happened?”

Daphne ran one hand through her curly hair. “Molly sent him some pictures.”

“O-kay. Were they evil, killer pictures?”

“They were pictures of the last party we had.” Daphne wasn’t sure if she should go into details. Greg’s feelings for Brian weren’t a secret, but it was one of those elephants in the room no one spoke of. She knew Brian had to know but chose to ignore it. It wasn’t her place to bring it up, especially now, but she made a mental note to visit Miss Molly when she got back to the Pitts and interrogate the little minx on what the hell had possessed her to add that picture to the album.

Daphne had a pretty damn good idea what her answer would be, and if she was right, then she couldn’t blame the kid.

“Daphne?”

“Yeah, sorry. I think he just felt…left out.”

“Left out?”

“Brian, it’s one thing to leave and know that the people you love will move on without you, share their lives without you…and something entirely different to see it.

“Oh.” Brian cleared his throat. “Can I talk to him?”

“What exactly are you going to say? Are you going to ask him to come home? To forget all this bullshit? Tell him you love him and need him? ‘Cause unless that‘s what you‘re about to do, it‘s not such a good idea. It‘ll only hurt more.”

“You know I can’t - I won’t do that to him, Daph. He needs to build his life. To choose his own path.” Brian’s voice was flat, the words automatic, never from the heart. Never what he truly felt, but what he believed Justin needed.

“How the fuck you two have survived so far is beyond me!” She knew her hormones were at work, but goddamn it! She was tired of Brian’s sadness. He was better now than when… but it was still there. And, looking at Justin, she knew, just fucking knew that he wasn’t where he needed to be.

Sighing, she ran one hand over her face. “I’m sorry.”

“If I thought… He has a life, Daphne. I can’t ask him to give that up.”

“So, you give up yours instead?” Brian’s silence was her answer, and she wanted to cry at the depth of despair she sensed in him at that moment. “Don’t let anyone ever tell you, Brian Kinney, that you don‘t know how to fucking love someone.” The door opened behind her, and she glanced at Justin as he entered. He smiled woodenly her way, disappearing down a long hallway, but she knew he would be back soon. “I think the princess is ready to talk. I’ve got to go.”

“Tell him --”

Daphne waited, knowing what Brian wanted to say and also knowing he wouldn’t. “I’ll tell him you said hello.”

“Right.”

“Hey, Brian?”

“What?” There it was. That crack in the controlled voice that could undo her…or anyone who knew Brian well enough.

“I love you, my friend.”

One beat.

“Of course, that’s ‘cause I’m your fag hag. It‘s part of the job.” His laugh made her smile, and she heard his breath come out slowly. She knew he hated when she did that.

“Best fucking fag hag I ever had.”

“Only fucking fag hag you‘ve ever had.”

“Shut up, Daph. Take the princess out to sightsee. Don’t let him get too…him.”

“You got it.”

“Oh, and Daph? Thanks.”

Then a click and the call ended, the blaring quiet of nothing in her ear.

Justin reentered the room, eyes trying to hide hope and longing. “How is he?”

“He’s Brian.”

Justin nodded. “Always.”

She gestured to the phone. “He said hey.” She caught the rueful smile and quick shake of his head. And in his eyes, flickering by in a heartbeat, there was regret. It was the straw that broke the self-proclaimed fag hag’s back. “How long is this going to go on, Jus?”

Trained blank stare of blue was aimed her way, and the anger she’d thought had dissipated burst in a red-colored rage.

“Don’t fucking insult me by pretending you have no clue what I’m talking about!”

“Don’t yell at me, Daphne.”

“Don’t yell? Don’t yell!! You’re lucky I don’t rip your balls off, you little shit!” She caught movement from her peripheral and knew that Hannah and Ron had retreated to safety. It was all the better. She was in the mood to take away essential body parts, apparently. “You left me. You left us. The family…your mom and Molly…Brian. Barely half a dozen calls in two years? What the hell did you think was going to happen? Did you think we’d just hit the pause button?”

Justin’s head fell, eyes hiding from her assault, muttering quietly, “No.” Then, at her angry glare he added, “Maybe a little.”

Daphne threw her hands in the air. “Then you’re a goddamn moron.” Her eyes followed his path from the center of the room, to stare at the wall, to the ceiling windows. “It doesn’t work like that, Justin. We had lives to live, too.”

“I know that.”

Her eyes stared a hole into his back, arms folding across her chest, and through clenched teeth she threw a jab she knew would hurt. “He’s different, you know. You made him different.” He was alert now and she continued. “You made him a better man, Justin. Made him change, and when you left, when you really left us…he couldn’t change back.”

“He tried…?”

“Of course, he tried. He’s Brian. For a few weeks, he gave it his best shot. It would have been amusing if the whole thing hadn’t reeked of heartache and desperation. Then, I don’t know, it was like something shifted and it was different. Maybe he figured he had to make it worth letting…whatever it was. He was still him. Still an asshole to the world. But to us…he was something more.”

Justin nodded, his back to her still. “He opened up.”

Daphne shrugged. “As much as he could, I guess. Mostly, he became a part of our lives and we became a part of his. Don’t get me wrong, he still has the habit of saying the right thing at the wrong time and so forth. But…it’s different. It’s done with…”

“Love.”

“Yeah. And it was you that made it possible.” Knowing he wasn’t going to leave his position, she took a seat on the nearest chair and stared at the marble floor. “Someone was bound to notice him.” She sensed him stiffen behind her but didn’t glance his way. “He’s beautiful, Justin. Inside and out. It was only a matter of time. It‘s not fair, that you get to have somebody and he doesn‘t.”

“And this Greg noticed?”

Daphne snorted. “From day number one.” Her fingers played with each other, the tick an old habit she’d tried to get rid of. “You want to know the worst part?”

“Not really.”

She ignored him. “Brian doesn’t look at him. Not even for a minute.”

“Not even in his patented Kinney way?”

“Nope. Greg is a friend. Period.” Daphne stood then, joining Justin, staring at the visible skyline as she continued. “He’s still in love with you. And I know you’re still in love with him, if the irrational jealousy over a stupid picture is to be believed.”

He rubbed his eyes with one hand. “I don’t know what the fuck to do.”

“Then you’re not ready,” Daphne said, sagely. “When you are, you’ll know. It won’t even require thinking about.” She wrapped one arm around his and leaned her head on his shoulder. “The thing is, Jus, that all this has been in vain, hasn’t it? Yeah, you got your career and that’s worth a lot. And you have lovely friends….and Paul.” There was a grimace across his face then. “Whatever that may be. But…you’re not happy.”

“I’m…content.”

“That’s not good enough and you know it. You’ve tasted fucking bliss, Justin. You shouldn’t settle.”

“Daph…”

“I know, your life, shut the fuck up and stay the hell out of it.”

Justin eyed her, lips quirking in a soft smile. “Brian has trained you well.”

She made a noise that sounded very much like a snort. “He likes to think he has.”

“You still mad at me?” He gave her shoulder a playful shove and smiled when she stuck her tongue out at him.

“I am still very mad at you. But you’ll make it up to me with much food and dri--fuck! Well, much food will have to do.”

He kissed the side of her head as he leaned his against it. “I missed you, Daph.”

“Yeah, well. I’m here now. Tomorrow, we’ll go sightseeing and shopping…don’t you dare scoff…and you can interrogate me about…things back there.” There was a quick punch to her shoulder and she smiled. ‘And, when you’re ready…” She pulled back, pinning his gaze with hers. “You’ll come home.”

His eyes grew soft, emotions swirling uncontrollably in their depths. “I still don’t know when that will be, Daph. If ever.”

“I know. It doesn’t matter. When you do…we’ll be waiting.”

“Promise?”

Her soft response resounded in the loft. “Promise.”

Part Nine

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Date: 2007-10-18 08:56 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] jans-intentions.livejournal.com
Kind of think it served Justin right to see that picture with Greg. Great chapter. I guess we'll see what happens next time you update. xx

Date: 2007-10-18 09:26 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] freakykat.livejournal.com
It really is kind of a wake-up call for Justin. Personally, I hate how alot of times writers have Justin move on but Brian HAS to be alone. It bugs the hell out of me. I mean I don't think he'd EVER fall in love or get into another relationship but it would be nice if he had a friend. I thought it would be nice if someone else saw through Brian's BS and fell for him.

The ball is in Justin's court now. Brian made the first move. He came to see him FIRST. He showed him he still wanted him FIRST. We'll see what the boys do now lol...

Thank you! It was a bitch to write as you know cause I complained LOUDLY lol.

What are you still doing up? LOL. Writing?

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Date: 2007-10-18 11:12 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] anglluvr.livejournal.com
i have been waiting for this chap ever since you hinted to me last time that Brian might have a "someone" and I loved how you did it. Molly is such a devious lil brat.. adore her! and i think this is just the wake-up call justin needs. he has a new lover.. it's only right that Brian gets to atleast give moving on a try. So maybe he could give it a go.. with Greg.. maybe. (But still love Justin and end up with him lol) Daphne is right, Brian is beautiful inside and out, how could anyone resist him? Please dont make us wait this long for an update again... I'll cry!!

Date: 2007-10-18 08:48 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] freakykat.livejournal.com
Let's just say that Molly Taylor is quite tenacious when she wants something...just like her brother. Greg...breaks my heart. He loves Brian, though he doesn't know ALL of him so it's kind of a skewed love...almost idolation. It makes Brian itchy lol.

I love when Daphne said that about Brian. He is beautiful.

More soon.

Date: 2007-10-18 11:19 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] halfspell.livejournal.com
Oh, perfect! I think you've got Daphne's voice down perfectly. This is SO SAD, too, because the boys are being big dumb men and just not paying attention to what they really need. Moremore! I love this!

Date: 2007-10-18 08:53 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] freakykat.livejournal.com
Thank you so much for the Daphne compliment. I think that was why it took so long. I was freaking out that I wasn't getting her right.

Yes, the boys are BOTH big dumb men and they continue that way for just a little longer because face it as men they aren't too quick on the uptake lol.

I'm so happy you liked it! More soon.

Date: 2007-10-18 11:48 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] camelhaircoat.livejournal.com
Wow, so beautifully written, I didn't want it to end. I'm glad your Justin isn't always so angelic. I hate when people write him as perfect all the time. Simmilarly, I'm glad your Brian is actually human and his relationship with Daphne is wonderful. They're both lucky to have a friend like her. Now I guess we'll have to see how long it takes Justin to get his head out of his ass and figure things out. He'd better not wait too long....

This was so worth the wait. Looking forward to your next part. :)

Date: 2007-10-18 09:00 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] freakykat.livejournal.com
I love that Justin is flawed. It was one of the things I loved most about him. He could fuck up. Now, granted not as hugely as Brian can but still, lol.

And I think it's sad that Brian being human is rare. *shakes head* He's not the same guy that met Justin under the streetlamp. He shouldn't have to act that way. It's one of my pet peeves when reading fic -- asshole to the extreme Brian. He never really was that way to me.

I love, I mean adore, love, want to squeeze Daphne and Brian lol. They get each other.

Thanks so much for reading and the lovely feedback!

Date: 2007-10-18 12:34 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ex-reizaine184.livejournal.com
oh god i love this story. i can't stop crying!

the distance is so real, the tiredness; and observations from outside just intensifies how painful it is. the 7th and 8th chapters are my favourite so far, and i can't wait for the next part!

Date: 2007-10-18 09:03 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] freakykat.livejournal.com
*hands you tissue*

Don't cry. It'll be okay. Thank you so much for reading and having such a great response to the boys. 6th, 7th and I think 8th have been the most rewarding to write.

Date: 2007-10-18 12:50 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] furriboots.livejournal.com
Wonderful update filled with an emotional rollercoaster. I could just feel Justin's hurt that someone else loved Brian, Brian sadness that Justin is still not in his life and Daphne's frustration at both of them for not doing what she and everyone else knows is best for them. I can't wait for the next chapter.

Date: 2007-10-18 09:09 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] freakykat.livejournal.com
It was a matter of time that someone else would notice Brian. It doesn't mean anything will happen cause Brian is still Brian lol...but yeah. I think it hurt Justin quite a bit to see that maybe Brian might not be there at the end of his journey.

Brian is way better now then when I started the series. At least in my head lol. Daphne know them both well...she knows what they need but she always know you can't tell either one what to do so yes, she is highly frustrated lol.

Thanks for reading, L!

Date: 2007-10-18 02:16 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sexy-pumpkin.livejournal.com
I actually smiled a little in this one, it was a beautiful chapter, God I love Daphne & so does Brian now, almost as much as Justin I think:) yes Im glad Justin got the wake up call, BK is truly beautiful & anyone would be luck to have him, but alas his heart only belongs to one other person, & it kills me to see the love he feels for him, yet he's still alone, I swear I could kic JT's ass, he is not happy, does he love Paul, why would he waste his time & his life, it's only time, yeah right!!! put him on the fucking plane, back home to Pittsburg. I am totally exhausted, this fic is totally draining, I wish I'd never found it :D how many more to go? off to put some ice-water on my eye-lids, NOT a good look,,hugs J.xx

Date: 2007-10-18 09:16 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] freakykat.livejournal.com
I love how into this story you are lol. Justin has his reasons...and their good ones. He needs to be ready and sure because when he goes back to Brian...it's for good. He won't have it any other way.

Greg is an interesting instrument to use in this story and I think JT's reaction to him is very telling.

Thanks for sticking with it and reading it lol!

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Date: 2007-10-18 02:25 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] aschicca.livejournal.com
Really beautiful chapter. I adored this bit: crying on the phone with Justin (ages ago, when things had been different)… or, as it happened in recent times, sitting on the floor in Brian’s living room, because it shows perfectly how things change and how two people bound even more over the absence of the one they both love. Plus I'm somehow a big fan of the Brian/Daphne friendship *G*

I'm kinda glad Justin saw the picture of Brian with Greg, it's only right for him to realize he can't expect Brian to sit there and wait forever for him to come home. Daphne's Brian doesn’t look at him. Not even for a minute kinda spoiled the effect (LOL) but I love her for it. And it's the truth anyway :) Now can't he just COME HOME already???

I'm loving this story sooooo much and look! I even stopped pretending to be a lurker! *grins*

Please update again soon... or maybe you could give me another chapter of "Say it right"... or "Indebted"... whichever comes first, I won't complain *G*

Date: 2007-10-18 09:21 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] freakykat.livejournal.com
Really beautiful chapter. I adored this bit: crying on the phone with Justin (ages ago, when things had been different)… or, as it happened in recent times, sitting on the floor in Brian’s living room, because it shows perfectly how things change and how two people bound even more over the absence of the one they both love. Plus I'm somehow a big fan of the Brian/Daphne friendship *G*

I am a huge Brian/Daphne fan. She liked him. Period. It didn't matter what he did. Most of time, she understood why. It's what makes her his fag hag lol...

I'm kinda glad Justin saw the picture of Brian with Greg, it's only right for him to realize he can't expect Brian to sit there and wait forever for him to come home. Daphne's Brian doesn’t look at him. Not even for a minute kinda spoiled the effect (LOL) but I love her for it. And it's the truth anyway :) Now can't he just COME HOME already???

Well she wasn't going to lie lol. He doesn't look at Greg...doesn't mean he doesn't see him...he does and a part of Brian is flattered but he knows what he wants and...well you'll see lol. Justin's upcoming reactions to Greg make me laugh lol.

I'm loving this story sooooo much and look! I even stopped pretending to be a lurker! *grins*

I saw that! LOL. I'm so glad you love it. Thanks for reading and the wonderful feedback.

Please update again soon... or maybe you could give me another chapter of "Say it right"... or "Indebted"... whichever comes first, I won't complain *G*

LMAO. Well I want to finish the Gus fic and then Indebted and then Say It Right so I'd say they should be updated within the week lol.

Date: 2007-10-18 05:43 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] wouldbedorothy.livejournal.com
This one was kinda long! I was happy as a reader, lol, not so much as your beta (kidding, although... 18 pages? at least not front and back, lol).

I don't think I can really comment intelligently until I'm there, but I loved it, especially Hannah and Ron's reactions to Brian's picture :)

And YAY you liked the title! I hoped I said something coherent last night.

Love you. Off to watch Britcoms with my mom.

Date: 2007-10-18 09:32 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] freakykat.livejournal.com
Was it really that long? Shit. It was still alot less then Distraction though lol. Sorry if it was a horrible beta problem. You'll so forget to comment about it when you get back lol.

I did like the title. It works.

Enjoy yourself! Talk to you soon.

Date: 2007-10-18 07:32 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] kari77.livejournal.com
*is in complete and utter awe*

It had been during one of those too frequent times that Brian had suggested she pace herself and perhaps take the time to find someone she could have a long-lasting relationship with. There had been a shocked silence in which she and Emmett had processed that that bit of wisdom had spewed forth from the Great God Kinney.

“Or you could fuck every cock available until your twat falls off. Whatever works best.”

Emmett had fallen on the floor laughing. It was good to know that Brian hadn’t changed *that* much.

Thank goodness! For a second I was worried. ;-)

So when the name found his lips, she half-smiled, because that was still where Brian found comfort.
*sighs*

Like hell you aren’t! He didn’t leave you, Daphne.” She could hear the silent ‘He left me’ that went unspoken and touched his hand gently.
*sniffles*
There's always been this special bond between the two of them. Daphne & Brian scenes rank among my absolute favorites. On the show or so exquisitely written as you do it.

Justin’s art was always about Brian. Just as she knew that Brian’s silences were always about Justin.
*gasps* So beautiful, I can hardly breath.

Daphne shrugged. “Less than two hours on a plane. In first class, it goes by like that.” She snapped her fingers for emphasis.
Ah, I could just see her doing that. =)

It was like the years they’d spent apart had never been, and she found, in the man next to her, the boy she had grown up with.
Oh, I so love that. Don't know why, but it had me in tears.

How far Justin had to go to be able to function without Brian. If he couldn’t see him, it wouldn’t hurt.
Delusional. As if Justin needed pictures to remember what Brian looks like. He paints him in every single piece ...

Brian’s voice was flat, the words automatic, never from the heart. Never what he truly felt, but what he believed Justin needed.
And if you say it often enough, do you think you'll start believing your countlessly recited words? *sighs*

"So, you give up yours instead?” Brian’s silence was her answer, and she wanted to cry at the depth of despair she sensed in him at that moment. “Don’t let anyone ever tell you, Brian Kinney, that you don‘t know how to fucking love someone.”
I love Daphne.
God, reading this hurts so much.

“What?” There it was. That crack in the controlled voice that could undo her…or anyone who knew Brian well enough.
Me too, me too ... *is dead just thinking about it*

“You made him a better man, Justin. Made him change, and when you left, when you really left us…he couldn’t change back.”
Honey, do you know how hard it is to cry and read at the same time?
Your writing is absolutely stunning with this installement.

“I know. It doesn’t matter. When you do…we’ll be waiting.”
And I'll be here waiting for another episode of this amazing series of yours.

This was heartbreaking beauty. The photographs were a great way to literally make Justin see what he's missing. And including Greg was a stroke of genius.

OK, I'm off now. Restocking the tissue box ...*sniffles*

Thanks so much for the great read! *hugs*

Date: 2007-10-18 09:50 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] freakykat.livejournal.com
*stares in awe at feeback*

I love you so for all the wonderful comments and compliments!

Thank goodness! For a second I was worried. ;-)
Brian has grown up but he's still Brian for christ's sake lol.

So when the name found his lips, she half-smiled, because that was still where Brian found comfort.
*sighs*


It's the truth. I think Justin will always be that place of peace for Brian.

*sniffles*
There's always been this special bond between the two of them. Daphne & Brian scenes rank among my absolute favorites. On the show or so exquisitely written as you do it.


From that first moment they met, they clicked. And when Justin left it would be logical that it would grow into a deeper friendship. Thank you for that lovely compliment.

Justin’s art was always about Brian. Just as she knew that Brian’s silences were always about Justin.
*gasps* So beautiful, I can hardly breath.

One of my favotire lines...speaks so much about both of them. Justin has always expressed himself through art and Brian has always had something to say so not doing so...yeah.

Oh, I so love that. Don't know why, but it had me in tears.
They've been friends since they were five and she was meant to be the 1st person besides Brian to understand and love the older Justin.

Delusional. As if Justin needed pictures to remember what Brian looks like. He paints him in every single piece ...
*snort* Right. Except for awhile he didn't and became uninspired but Hannah will go into that later lol...

And if you say it often enough, do you think you'll start believing your countlessly recited words? *sighs*
Amen sista!

"So, you give up yours instead?” Brian’s silence was her answer, and she wanted to cry at the depth of despair she sensed in him at that moment. “Don’t let anyone ever tell you, Brian Kinney, that you don‘t know how to fucking love someone.”
I love Daphne.
God, reading this hurts so much.

See had someone else written that line I would have fallen in my chair loving it...when I did I was afraid it was too corny or stupid lol.

Me too, me too ... *is dead just thinking about it* Brian's pain has always been the easiest thing for me to indentify with.

Honey, do you know how hard it is to cry and read at the same time? About as hard as it is to write and cry I imagine lol...that was me recently so I know. *pats you*

Your writing is absolutely stunning with this installement.

And I'll be here waiting for another episode of this amazing series of yours.

This was heartbreaking beauty. The photographs were a great way to literally make Justin see what he's missing. And including Greg was a stroke of genius.

OK, I'm off now. Restocking the tissue box ...*sniffles*

Thanks so much for the great read! *hugs*

You just give me a boost my friend with all your lovely words and heartfelt compliments! Thank you so so much!

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Date: 2007-10-18 08:19 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] anwamane13.livejournal.com
"If Ever" ?
I'm SO mad at Justin! I'm not so sure he really loves Brian. I KNOW Brian loves him, hell, everybody knows. Just the way he understands that Justin needs some time apart from them all...in order to deal with his pain...the way he's waiting for Justin to be ready to come back...the way he changed...
What I don't understand is WHAT is Justin waiting for. The End of the World? Because he is with someone , this Paul, so how can he say he loves Brian, when he has a boyfriend? (Brian tricks but he has no one, really). So I hope Brian starts to forget him, because it sure looks like Justin is already doing that. If he doesn't know what is keeping him away from the man he proclaims to love, he doesn't love him at all.
I'm sure he has his reasons, but he's already rich and famous and I don't understand WHY he needs to keep suffering, and making Brian unhappy too. Maybe he has some real brain damage I'm unaware of, because of the bashing...LOL
Sorry to say all that...But this story is SO GOOD and you write it SO WELL, that I'm really mad at Justin right now and really heartbroken for Brian. Please write again soon!
Anna

Date: 2007-10-18 08:43 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] freakykat.livejournal.com
Oh don't be angry lol. He's in ALOT of pain. Believe me. The reason he doesn't want to go back is because he does LOVE Brian. He wants to be sure of himself before he goes back...for good. Right now, there's alot of other stuff happening but the next few installments will fix and explain that.

Thank you for reading! Don't be too mad for too long. Justin is fabulous even still.

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Date: 2007-10-18 10:45 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] corposant.livejournal.com
I usually don't like to read multi chapter fics but I love your story!

Date: 2007-10-18 11:37 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] freakykat.livejournal.com
Wow. Thank you. I'm very flattered. Hope it doesn't disappoint!

Date: 2007-10-19 03:54 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] alasse.livejournal.com
OMG, OMG, OMG. I didn't know just how much I missed this story, but I think I re-read this chapter three times just because I didn't want to stop reading. This was FANTASTIC. I have no idea how not to sound like a gushing fangirl, because well... I'm totally a gushing fangirl right now. I cried, and I laughed, and I smiled. I LOVE Daphne, the way you potray her. And I LOOOOOOOOOOOOVED the way you allowed us to see how Brian's grown, how he's matured and let himself be the man Justin helped him become.
This: "Justin’s art was always about Brian. Just as she knew that Brian’s silences were always about Justin." is one of the truest and most beautiful things I've read about them. And that ending... it left me with a ray of hope. It left me feeling like a promise, too.
AMAZING. JUST AMAZING.
Hugs,
Arlad

Date: 2007-10-20 10:24 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] freakykat.livejournal.com
Well I'm flattered I made you sound like a gushing fangirl! Thank you for reading and the just absolutely wonderful comments and feedback. It's good you laughed cause that was part of the point to this, some humor to the whole thing. The line you pointed out was one of my favorites!

There is much hope so just hang on. This is where the road gets a little bumpy!

Thanks again!

Date: 2007-10-19 06:34 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] equus07.livejournal.com
There are times when I wish I were Daphne. This is one of them.. even WITH the kid. O_o

Reality check for Justin. Ive always been a huge Justin supporter throughout canon and to the same degree the same for Brian. But Justin has a way of being selfish and not completely thoughtful. This was a refreshing read. :)

Date: 2007-10-20 10:32 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] freakykat.livejournal.com
Good observation on Justin. That reason is partially why he isn't running home. He's grown up ALOT and knows that his decision have always been rash, even sometimes not what HE wanted but what was expected of him. He'll explain it soon.

I admit I am Brian's bitch. LOL. He owns me. But I ADORE Justin as well. I try my damndest to write them correctly.

Thanks for reading!

Date: 2007-10-19 11:54 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sannea.livejournal.com
Gorgeous as always :-) I was really thrilled to see an update on this.
I love the way you've had Daphne handle Brian and the dialogue througout is just superb.

Date: 2007-10-20 10:34 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] freakykat.livejournal.com
Thank you love for the compliment! Yes, Daphne is one smart chick-a-dee. She's learned alot, going through it all with the boys. I love her relationship with Brian. She and Molly are like the little sisters he never wanted lol.

Date: 2007-10-21 04:10 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] jasmynstote-bag.livejournal.com
SO I get to find out what happens next, tomorrow, right? Heh.

Date: 2007-10-21 06:19 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] freakykat.livejournal.com
LOL. Um...not likely but definitely soon lol.

Date: 2007-10-22 01:45 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] secretsolitaire.livejournal.com
Just caught up with this series and am really enjoying it. I think my favorite part is the way the gang is taking care of Brian and the way he's grown up enough to let them. Looking forward to more. :-)

Date: 2007-10-23 08:01 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] freakykat.livejournal.com
Oh I love how the gang and Brian interact. It makes me happy! Thank you for reading! :)

Date: 2007-10-29 08:26 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] joho-helge.livejournal.com
You made me cry again which shouldn't surprise me by now but.. I a sense this much crying for your stories is a great thing because that means that they feel true and believable, even though all I want is for the to be together and do the happy love thing. But I'm confident you'll get there I just hope the updates come faster for my heart's sake. Thank you for this, no-good-enough-words-for-it great fic and I'll read you soon.

Date: 2007-10-29 08:41 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] freakykat.livejournal.com
What wonderful feedback and comments! I really do love writing this series and am kinda sad to see it end, even thought that would happen for a little longer lol...

Thank you for hanging in there and reading! More soon!

Date: 2007-11-03 12:10 am (UTC)
elirielliri: (( QAF ) Kiss Brian Justin A)
From: [personal profile] elirielliri
Not so sad anymore.Just a little hope left...
Oh God,I love those two too much.
I love Daph.She is my girl.She needs to help them.
Great chapter.
Huggles,
Liri

Date: 2007-11-03 03:38 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] freakykat.livejournal.com
I'm so glad it left you happy! This series is hard to write sometimes but it's worth it in the end. :) More soon! Thank you so much for reading all of it and all the wonderful comments!

Date: 2007-11-04 04:03 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] randysgirl-645.livejournal.com
this was wonderful to read, I love how daphne sets justin straight :D

Date: 2007-11-05 12:36 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] freakykat.livejournal.com
She is the girl! LOL. Thank you!

Date: 2007-11-08 03:25 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] libra2.livejournal.com
I just read through from the beginning... this is going in my 'when you need a good cry' file... The tears were flowing all the way through the first 5 chapters, and intermittenly thereafter... jeez, it is really really good, but I look like hell now and need to find tylenol to prevent that after-you've-cried-for-hours headache. Will have them on standby for your next chapter, just in case, but I am keeping my fingers crossed that we're close to reconciliation at this point.

Date: 2007-11-08 09:00 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] freakykat.livejournal.com
Omigod! All in one fell swoop? Goodness...I'm sorry. *pets you* Thank you for reading! And for the lovely comments. I would keep the Tylenol and Kleenex handy though. Not quite there yet.

Date: 2007-11-13 10:32 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sugarsnapy.livejournal.com
Yay. I like this story! I was kind of iffy from the first chapter because of the lack of grammar/capitalization/etc..but I knew there was something special about this and I'm glad I was right!

Mmm..I wonder if Brian will ever find out that Justin had helped him out those times in the past...with the sexual harassment deal and all..yeah. so love this so much! you're a great writer!

Date: 2007-11-13 09:45 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] freakykat.livejournal.com
Well I'm not exactly sure what you mean by 'lack of grammar/captilization/etc...' lol..but thank you so much for reading and the wonderful compliment!!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!!!!

Date: 2007-11-18 02:23 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] kyra-gm.livejournal.com
Oh my God!!! that was so so good I can't even name it! I'm speechless and that's weird! Wow!! You just can't stop there, I mean... please!!!!!! I need the next chapter, I need an ending! A happy ending!! But til then, I need more more chapters!! And this one, I really enjoyed it! It was my favourite!! I love Daphne! I really do and seeing her with the two of them, I don't know, It just fits! And the whole Brian-Daphne friendship! Perfect!! And the end too, and well... everything!! (See, it was weird for me not talking... so I'll shut up now) Really really REALLY great!! Exquisit!!!!!!! thank you!

Date: 2007-11-18 09:43 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] freakykat.livejournal.com
Thank you so much Kyra! I love working on this series. It was tough at first but now it's gotten easier for the characters and the writer too lol...

More soon! I'm so happy you love it so mich!

Date: 2007-11-19 08:08 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] nolyana.livejournal.com
OMG!! Your writting is breathtaking! I can't wait for what comes next.

Hi! I'm Noly *waves*

I've friended you.

Date: 2007-11-20 09:38 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] freakykat.livejournal.com
Hi Noly! Thank you so much! I hope to get more up soon! I friended you back!

Date: 2007-11-21 07:13 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] camjakefan.livejournal.com
Just got caught up on this fic. Great job. I can't wait to see where this is headed. How long will Justin take to make up his mind?

Date: 2007-11-21 10:35 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] freakykat.livejournal.com
Oh thank you so much hon! It was the first one I started so I love it lots.

Hmmm....I think Justin already made up his mind, he hasn't quite realized it yet and it's going to take him some time to get back into the fold of the family...I can tell you that B/J will have ALOT more contact in the last few parts that are coming up.

And then the WIP starts...lol...and it'll be good... :)
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