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notreallyme10 (notreallyme10) wrote in qaf_challenges,
@ 2009-07-12 17:41:00

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58. Drabble: You Can't Go Home Again
Title: You Can’t Go Home Again
Author: itwaslovetome
Theme: Dwellings/Home
Notes: grayskyblue is a betaing machine. Justin’s POV.

It doesn’t take long for the house to sell. My mom calls to ask me to move my stuff to… wherever.

I don’t have much left there, and in a way, it’s like opening a door to a life I no longer live.

Old sketchbooks. Notes passed and books used in classes I took years ago. Clothes that don’t quite fit anymore. Snapshots of the first day of school, childhood birthday parties, when I learned to ride a bike.

I pack two small boxes and throw the rest away. I don’t look back. I leave this house, and go home.

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	flamencanyc 2009-07-13 02:31 pm UTC (link)
	Sigh. It's true -- life marches on. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	itwaslovetome 2009-07-18 01:45 am UTC (link)
	Indeed. Thank you. :) (Reply to this) (Parent)

	noteverything 2009-07-13 09:01 pm UTC (link)
	This totally, totally shows that even though where Justin lived was unsettled for most of the show, he does and always will, have a home. Thank you for sharing this drabble. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	itwaslovetome 2009-07-18 01:47 am UTC (link)
	Thank you for your feedback. I think that not only does he have a home, as unsettled at he was sometimes, he always knew he did. So many people loved him, after all. :) (Reply to this) (Parent)

	outlander 2009-07-14 12:20 am UTC (link)
	Oh this was a little sad and yet filled with love and simply lovely. That house isn't his home anymore. Thank you, I really enjoyed this. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	itwaslovetome 2009-07-18 01:48 am UTC (link)
	Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it. PS - I really love your icon. :) (Reply to this) (Parent)

	rosy5000 2009-07-14 04:37 am UTC (link)
	I leave this house, and go home. It may have taken Justin a bit of time, but he did find his home with Brian. :) (Reply to this) (Thread)

	itwaslovetome 2009-07-18 01:50 am UTC (link)
	I think he found a little bit of home in everyone he loved, and who loved him. But especially Brian, obviously. Thank you for your feedback. :) (Reply to this) (Parent)

	qafmaniac 2009-07-14 09:24 am UTC (link)
	This is heartbreaking in a way BUT Justin always had known "who" his home is! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	itwaslovetome 2009-07-18 01:50 am UTC (link)
	Thank you. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	jule1122 2009-07-14 10:44 pm UTC (link)
	Love this! I can really imagine this scene. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	itwaslovetome 2009-07-18 01:51 am UTC (link)
	Thank you so much. :) (Reply to this) (Parent)

	butternutsquash 2009-07-15 03:04 am UTC (link)
	Bittersweet loveliness. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	itwaslovetome 2009-07-18 01:51 am UTC (link)
	Thank you! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	ahaw9913 2009-07-15 05:07 am UTC (link)
	Unfortunately, Justin had to learn early on that he had to make his own home. But fortunately, he was strong and patient enough to do just that. I love this! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	itwaslovetome 2009-07-18 01:52 am UTC (link)
	Thank you for your comment. I'm glad you liked it. :) (Reply to this) (Parent)

	sjmpets 2009-07-15 11:38 pm UTC (link)
	can never go back but he can always go home. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	itwaslovetome 2009-07-18 01:53 am UTC (link)
	True. Thank you. :) (Reply to this) (Parent)

	minuet9 2009-07-16 02:41 pm UTC (link)
	Lovely insight into Justin's 'homelessness'. thank you :) (Reply to this) (Thread)

	itwaslovetome 2009-07-18 01:53 am UTC (link)
	Thank YOU for the feedback. :) (Reply to this) (Parent)

	testdog65 2009-08-09 12:26 am UTC (link)
	Bittersweet and poignant with an excellent finish. :) ~Ellen (Reply to this)

	notreallyme10 2009-08-10 03:53 am UTC (link)
	Wow! Such a sad and perfect little gapfiller! (Reply to this)

	_alicesprings 2009-09-26 10:02 am UTC (link)
	Justin's a trooper. Love the last line! Lovely drabble! (Reply to this)

	happier_bunny 2009-10-09 11:50 pm UTC (link)
	WOW... (Reply to this)