The 37 Days Of Gusmas
Title: Ring My Bell Author: vl_redreign Prompt: Bells
Notes: You know how the phrase "ring/rung my bell" is used when you get hit upside the head? Let's just say that's what happens when Dr Feelgood shows up at Britin. Two words: Boris Kodjoe.
I
Brian found Justin on the sun porch messing around with his laptop.
“What are you working on?”
Justin looked up. “When I was at Daph’s last night, I got an idea for a painting.”
“And you just couldn’t wait.”
“The muse, she strikes when I’m not expecting it.”
“Well, tell her it’s been at least two hours since I last fucked you.”
“I did, an hour ago. She said to tell you fuck off, we’re busy.”
Brian raised an eyebrow. “Tell her it’s Christmas, and I wanna ring your bell.”
Justin looked at Brian and blinked. “She says hurry up.”
II
“So tell me, why can’t we meet Daph’s doctor at Woody’s?”
“She said we can go there after, she wants us to meet him before we go. Something about not wanting us to flip out in public.”
“I don’t flip out in public.”
“Uh huh.”
“Name one time.”
“Well…shit. Why do you only do that in private?”
“So no one can blackmail me.”
Justin laughed. He rose as the doorbells chimed. “Be nice.”
“I’m always nice.” Brian strode to the front door, followed by Justin. He opened it, kissing Daphne on the cheek. “Hello Daph, you’re…fuck me.”
“Sorry, he’s straight.”
III
It had been awhile since Justin had seen Brian rendered speechless. Hell, it’d been awhile for him, too.
Daphne had hit the motherload.
Robert was tall, maybe an inch taller than Brian. And broad. And…fucking hot. He was bald by design, with a neatly trimmed moustache and goatee, penetrating brown eyes, and a gorgeous smile. Justin may have whimpered. He was sure Brian had.
“Come in,” Brian said, seemingly recovered.
“Robert, this is Justin and Brian. Guys, this is Robert.”
“Nice to finally meet you,” Robert said in a voice that sounded like dark chocolate soaked in whiskey.
Instant erection.
IV
“Daph’s told me a lot about you,” Robert said, taking a seat.
“Funny, she seemed to have left out a few things,” Justin said, shooting a glance her way.
“Yeah, Daphne. Well done,” Brian said. He raised his glass. “I arranged for a car, the roads are still a mess, and I plan to partake of several libations. And it’s too far to drive back here.”
“We could stay at the loft tonight,” Justin said.
“No, we can’t. No coffee there.”
“I believe that’s a divorcable offense,” Robert remarked.
“We’re not married,” Justin said.
“Yeah, okay,” Robert said.
Brian laughed.
V
They prepared to leave after about an hour, having received calls from both Michael and Emmett as to their whereabouts. Brian pulled Daphne aside.
“Nice going, sweetheart, that man is sex on two legs.”
“I thought you’d approve.”
“You think it’s safe taking him to Woody’s?”
“I think it’s gonna be worth the price of admission to see the reactions.”
“Fuck, every queer in the place is gonna come when he walks in.”
“I know. I can’t wait. You think Emmett will faint?”
Brian laughed. “Come on. This is gonna to be good.”
“Brian, the car is here,” Justin called.
VI
“We should totally let Robert walk in alone,” Daphne said.
“Uh, no thanks,” Robert replied.
“Why not?” she pouted.
“The last time I did that was when I met John at that place he likes, remember?”
“Oh, yeah.”
“Details?” Justin asked.
“John is my best friend. His situation was like yours, Justin. He came out, his family freaked, he stayed at my house a lot. We used to go to this club in Chelsea that he liked. Whenever I’d walk in alone, well…if I were so inclined, I could have been very popular.”
“Like Brian walking into Babylon,” Daphne added.
VII
The bell rang over the entrance, and jaws dropped as they made their way in. Brian was positive he heard Emmett squeal across the room. He spared Justin a look, and they laughed. It was going to be a fun night.
Introductions were made, drinks flowed and, as expected, Robert was hit on from all sides. Brian would have felt put out if it hadn’t been so funny.
“Daphne did good, huh?” Justin whispered.
“Well, now she’ll quit lusting after me.”
“Yeah, that’s a twist. You lusting after her boyfriend like she did after mine.”