moonbrightnites (moonbrightnites) wrote in qaf_drabbles, @ 2011-12-01 18:47:00 |
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Entry tags: | gusmas 2011 |
Gusmas 2011: Christmas Compromises
Title: Christmas Compromises, part four
Series: Christmas Compromises
Author: Moonbrightnites
Prompt: Restless
Prompt: This is a post-513 series that will include all the prompts.
Afterward, Justin is quiet. He doesn’t want to curl up within Brian’s arms or kiss or talk –- instead, he wipes himself clean, tugs on his pants, and returns his attention to the tree. He strings bare limbs with lights before trying various arrangements of ornaments. After each effort he steps back, frowning.
“It isn’t right,” he murmurs again and again as Brian watches in mounting concern.
“It’s a Christmas tree,” Brian finally snaps. “Not your magnum opus. Relax.”
Justin fixes him with a glare. “Of course you don’t understand.”
“Understand … what? It’s a tree.”
Justin turns and stomps away.