When I first saw the graphic all I could think of was AU but this was so much better.
Wow, where to begin...Brian was the first to break. followed by Drunk and frustrated enough not to care how it looked, Brian called Justin and demanded he get his ass, and more importantly, his talented tongue, back to Pittsburgh ASAP and then Brian had a plan. I loved that it was Brian that not only broke first but did so in such a way that created a system that allowed them to be together (which is a fantastic solution, btw.)
I also like how you showed that even though they had a system in place and that it more or less worked for them that it wasn't and couldn't ever be enough.
And OMG...Brian spent a few blissful hours handcuffed and blindfolded, finally able to give up control. Justin didn’t let him think. He teased him, tormented him, pleasured him until all Brian could do was feel. It was exactly what he needed, and no one but Justin could give it to him. Barely two hours after he arrived, Brian put his suit back on and drove back to the mess he’d left behind. My #1 B/J fic kink!
The part about Chris Hobbs was a surprise and it made my heart ache for them both.
When I read this...Brian waited as long as he could, making sure Justin was deeply asleep, but he couldn’t stay. He dressed reluctantly and left Justin a note telling him to stay for a few days, that he would be back as soon as possible. Brushing one last kiss into his hair, Brian forced himself to leave. It was one of the hardest things he’d ever done in his life. all I could think about was 513 and how hard it must have been for Justin to walk out of the loft.
The last paragraph was a gift to the reader and a perfect way to end your story. Thank you, thank you, thank you for writing this!