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xie_xie_xie (xie_xie_xie) wrote in qaf_challenges,
@ 2008-05-16 22:45:00

Entry tags:

challenge in two parts

Graphic Number 24: "The Art of Love"
Title: The Art of Love
Author: happier_bunny
Timeline: Post 513
Rating: PG
Warnings: None
Author's Notes: Many thanks to my beta!
Graphic: 24 by testdog65

I woke and reached out for Brian. His spot still felt warm.

I crawled out from under the covers and found him staring out the window.

I ached to touch him. Standing behind him, I massaged his shoulders, his muscles tight under my fingers.

"I miss you when you're not here." He whispered.

I strained to hear. "I'm here now."

I brushed my fingers through his hair and kissed his neck as he turned to face me.

Our eyes locked as he rested his forehead against mine. "Let's go back to bed."

I kissed him and lead him to bed.

~~~~~~~

I dragged my brush across the canvas while my mind drifted. Feeling the memory of Brian's touch flowing through me, I stroked my brush back and forth.

Hours later, exhausted and starving, I cleaned my brushes and left my studio for the night.

Opening the door to my apartment, I almost tripped over a huge box. Kneeling down, I tossed aside the note from the super, ripped the box open and peered inside.

"Brian…" I breathed as I pulled out several new brushes and other supplies. Closing my eyes, I trailed my fingers over the brushes, caressing them and smiled.

~~~~~~~

Sliding the loft door open, I walked inside. "Hey."

"Hey." Brian jumped up from his desk.

"What? You think you're the only one who can make actions speak louder than words?" I teased.

My eyes closed when I felt his arms wrap around me. I sighed as I listened to his heart beating and felt his lips press a kiss against my hair.

"Thank you for my present."

His arms tightened around me, holding me close. "You know what really says thanks?"

"Hmm?" I gazed up at him.

"A blowjob."

Laughing, I grabbed his hand, pulling him to the bedroom.

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	qafcracked 2008-05-17 01:55 am UTC (link)
	There's a light heartedness to this fic, but it's also tinged with longing. I really liked this line: My eyes closed when I felt his arms wrap around me. I sighed as I listened to his heart beating and felt his lips press a kiss against my hair. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	happier_bunny 2008-05-23 02:38 pm UTC (link)
	Thank you so much. I'm glad you felt the longing. :) ♥ (Reply to this) (Parent)

	secretsolitaire 2008-05-17 08:14 am UTC (link)
	grins There's so much love here! Enjoyed it. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	happier_bunny 2008-05-23 02:38 pm UTC (link)
	Thank you! ♥ (Reply to this) (Parent)

	seamonkey_kj 2008-05-17 09:38 am UTC (link)
	"I miss you when you're not here"... so wonderful! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	happier_bunny 2008-05-23 02:38 pm UTC (link)
	Awww, thanks! ♥ (Reply to this) (Parent)

	The Art of Love (Anonymous) 2008-05-17 12:34 pm UTC (link)
	So cute. I love that it's three little vignettes that tie together so nicely. "You know what really says thanks?" "Hmm?" I gazed up at him. "A blowjob." So Brian! FanSee (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Re: The Art of Love happier_bunny 2008-05-23 02:43 pm UTC (link)
	Thanks sweet FanSee...I loved all your stories too. :) ♥ (Reply to this) (Parent)

	xie_xie_xie 2008-05-17 09:32 pm UTC (link)
	Art, humor, and the love: Does it get better? I think not. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	happier_bunny 2008-05-23 02:44 pm UTC (link)
	Thanks dear Xie. ♥ (Reply to this) (Parent)

	not_yet_defined 2008-05-18 12:21 am UTC (link)
	oooh. i want to hug these. hugs them i'm weird i know, but they just filled me with warm fuzzies and joy and happiness and love and brian and justin and all things good. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	happier_bunny 2008-05-23 02:44 pm UTC (link)
	kisses you You can hug my stories anytime! Thank you so much. ♥ (Reply to this) (Parent)

	jule1122 2008-05-18 09:05 am UTC (link)
	A thank you blowjob fits them perfectly. Lovely story. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	happier_bunny 2008-05-23 02:45 pm UTC (link)
	Awww, thanks very much! ♥ (Reply to this) (Parent)

	noteverything 2008-05-18 09:17 am UTC (link)
	Very adorable. I love how you had Brian seemed genuinely surprised when Justin shows up. (but part of me can't help wonder if that was his plan all along. ;-)) (Reply to this) (Thread)

	happier_bunny 2008-05-23 02:47 pm UTC (link)
	Thank you so much. hee, I think perhaps Brian hoped for a visit. :) ♥ (Reply to this) (Parent)

court1429
2008-05-18 06:12 pm UTC (link)

My eyes closed when I felt his arms wrap around me. I sighed as I listened to his heart beating and felt his lips press a kiss against my hair.

Oh, I love me some apart but still v.v. together fics. This is very nicely done. In love, admitting it, and always that little bit of angst because they're not yet physically in the same place all the time yet.

This is another one I can't see the graphic for, but it must be wonderful to have inspired such a pretty story. *glares at computer*

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	happier_bunny 2008-05-23 02:48 pm UTC (link)
	I really hope you've been able to see this banner cuz it's gorgeous. Thank you for your lovely feedback! ♥ (Reply to this) (Parent)

	xmaniac1x.myopenid.com 2008-05-19 12:27 am UTC (link)
	LOVED IT. LOVED IT. I wonder who the author for this one is... stalks (Reply to this) (Thread)

	xmaniac1x.myopenid.com 2008-05-19 12:46 am UTC (link)
	And the banner is just as beautiful. It's soft and ... I like the red _ (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	happier_bunny 2008-05-23 02:50 pm UTC (link)
	testdog65 created a truly inspiring and gorgeous banner. :) (Reply to this) (Parent)

	happier_bunny 2008-05-23 02:49 pm UTC (link)
	raises hand Twas I. ;) I'm so happy you loved it. Thank you muchly! ♥ (Reply to this) (Parent)

	besamislabios 2008-05-19 11:15 am UTC (link)
	I liked how the different parts of the fic connect to the graphic, and the tone so very different from one another but still making a whole. I hope I'm making sense, I loved it, thank you. :) (Reply to this) (Thread)

	happier_bunny 2008-05-23 02:51 pm UTC (link)
	You're making perfect sense and I'm so thrilled you enjoyed it. I know it didn't turn out exactly how we all discussed. lol Thank you! ♥ (Reply to this) (Parent)

	kata_ny 2008-05-20 04:52 pm UTC (link)
	aaaaawwww and who says they don`t communicate?? :DDDD (Reply to this) (Thread)

	happier_bunny 2008-05-23 02:52 pm UTC (link)
	I don't know...who says that? ;) Thanks so much darlin' I'm glad you liked it. :) ♥ (Reply to this) (Parent)

outlander
2008-05-20 11:09 pm UTC (link)

"I miss you when you're not here." He whispered.
I strained to hear. "I'm here now."
*wibble* This is so heartbreakingly sad, yet amazing that Brian has gotten to the point that he CAN say that. *wibble again*

His arms tightened around me, holding me close. "You know what really says thanks?"
"Hmm?" I gazed up at him.
"A blowjob."
*giggle* OMG You hit Brian dead-on. Whew, glad to see he hasn't changed THAT much!! This was great, I loved it, Thank You!!!!!

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	happier_bunny 2008-05-23 02:53 pm UTC (link)
	THANK YOU for such incredible feedback. I'm so happy you liked it. Did you guess it was mine? lol ♥ (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	outlander 2008-05-23 03:36 pm UTC (link)
	You know, I couldn't guess which was yours!! There were a few of them for this graphic and I really suck at trying to fit authors to writings. I know I keep saying this but everything was so overwelmingly good. You did awesome. I am so in my happy place!! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	happier_bunny 2008-05-23 04:09 pm UTC (link)
	There did end up being several for this graphic and yes HAPPY is an excellent word. :) (Reply to this) (Parent)

	nyxa 2008-05-22 08:55 am UTC (link)
	Loved the mix of longing and sweetness and humour. Nicely done. :) (Reply to this) (Thread)

	happier_bunny 2008-05-23 02:53 pm UTC (link)
	Thank you very much! ♥ (Reply to this) (Parent)

	notreallyme10 2008-05-22 11:20 am UTC (link)
	Short, sweet and a perfect match for the graphic. I love this! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	happier_bunny 2008-05-23 02:54 pm UTC (link)
	Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it! I know it's not exactly as we discussed but maybe a little close. lol ♥ (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notreallyme10 2008-05-24 10:34 am UTC (link)
	It isn't really what we discussed... but it is perfectly them and equally important YOU! Great job!!! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	minuet9 2008-05-22 08:38 pm UTC (link)
	Loved the title, so worked with the graphic too :) The fic was a blend of light and longing that almost broke me. I could easily see it as part of a longer post 513 series. Just lovely, thanks. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	happier_bunny 2008-05-23 02:55 pm UTC (link)
	Thank you very much for such wonderful feedback. I'm so glad you felt it! ♥ (Reply to this) (Parent)

	rosy5000 2008-05-23 01:01 am UTC (link)
	This was so cute. And of course, Brian admitting he misses Justin just fills my heart with so mush joy. :) His arms tightened around me, holding me close. "You know what really says thanks?" "Hmm?" I gazed up at him. "A blowjob." lol Yep, that's Brian alright. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	happier_bunny 2008-05-23 02:56 pm UTC (link)
	:D Thank you muchly...I'm thrilled you liked it. ♥ (Reply to this) (Parent)

	singlewoman 2008-05-23 10:16 pm UTC (link)
	This was lovely. You capture the longing of the graphic very well. But there is a bit of lightheartedness ar the end. His arms tightened around me, holding me close. "You know what really says thanks?" "Hmm?" I gazed up at him. "A blowjob." Such a Brian comment! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	happier_bunny 2008-05-24 06:08 pm UTC (link)
	Thank you so very much. I'm glad I captured the feeling for you. :) ♥ (Reply to this) (Parent)

	(Anonymous) 2008-05-26 05:47 pm UTC (link)
	aww that was sweet :D (Reply to this) (Thread)

	happier_bunny 2008-05-26 06:23 pm UTC (link)
	Thank you! (Reply to this) (Parent)

testdog65
2008-05-28 03:06 pm UTC (link)

I love, love, love your interpretation of the graphic!!! (And I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to get through all the fics.) But these three little vignettes, each with their own individual emotions, blended together just wonderfully. A little sadness, a little comfort, a little happiness and absolutely filled with teh love! I wish you could see me smiling... ♥

~Ellen

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	happier_bunny 2008-05-28 03:18 pm UTC (link)
	Oh yay! I so wanted to do this graphic justice because I thought it was gorgeous and then when I found out it was yours, I really hoped it worked for you. I'm so glad you liked it my darling Ellen! Do you mind if I post the graphic with the fic when I repost at my IJ? ♥ (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	testdog65 2008-05-28 03:22 pm UTC (link)
	Do you mind if I post the graphic with the fic when I repost at my IJ? Not at all! please feel free to repost in any way you like. :) ~Ellen (Reply to this) (Parent)

	herefordroad 2008-05-31 10:06 pm UTC (link)
	a wonderful interpretation for this graphic. brian says it all. the sentimentality: "I miss you when you're not here." He whispered. and the inimitable kinney snark: "You know what really says thanks?" "Hmm?" "A blowjob." jeannie (Reply to this) (Thread)

	happier_bunny 2008-06-01 08:22 am UTC (link)
	Thank you so much! ♥ (Reply to this) (Parent)