Challenge #113: Sleep/Sleeping/Sleepy Title: Behind Glass Notes: Thank you to vl_redreign for the quick beta! Title taken from the following lyrics from Morrissey’s song “My Life is a Succession of People Saying Goodbye.” And all of the best things in life Are behind glass Money, jewelry and flesh Condom: Ted
Brian toyed with his cigarette and watched Justin sleep. He was quiet tonight, letting Brian pretend he was watching Justin from doorway of his bedroom. There would be nothing between them; no glass, no guilt, nothing to stop him joining Justin, only distance Brian could close in heartbeat.
Justin stirred, and Brian stepped back, out of Justin’s line of sight, suddenly grateful for the barrier between them. He never let Justin see him, never let their eyes meet; knowing if they did, and he saw Justin’s eyes filled with pain and fear instead of desire, the illusion would be shattered.