Gusmas 2011: Adjustments & Knocked Down Title: Adjustments Series: Recovery Author:museme87 Prompt(s): Dec 9th—books Notes: For the 37-drabble story challenge. This takes place post-failed sex attempt but before the recreation of the dance in 2.02; for the sake of the drabs, assume that there were several days between these scenes (we have no reason to think there wasn't).
Brian spends his days worrying about whether or not Justin is doing okay at home when he should be worrying about ad campaigns. There's only so much to do at the loft, and it's already clear that Justin is afraid of leaving, even if he says otherwise.
So on his way home, Brian stops at some hole-in-the-wall bookstore that he and Mikey used to go to as kids. The moment he starts scanning the shelves, he realizes his error.
He never took the time to learn what Justin likes to read. And the only safe bet—art—isn't safe anymore.
Title: Knocked Down Series: Recovery Author:museme87 Prompt(s): Dec 10th—Lost in the city Notes: For the 37-drabble story challenge. This takes place post-failed sex attempt but before the recreation of the dance in 2.02; for the sake of the drabs, assume that there were several days between these scenes (we have no reason to think there wasn't).
"Justin?"
" Sorry…I…Brian…," Justin says on the other end of the line.
"What's wrong?"
"I didn't mean to. I just thought maybe…
"Sunshine, you're freaking me out."
His heart hammers against his ribcage. Brian hears Justin swallow hard through the phone, hears the uneven tone of his voice as if he's on the verge of a panic attack.
"I left the loft. There's this new café just a few blocks away I heard about, but the street's so packed…I can't…"
"Where are you?"
"The Blockbuster by the loft."
Brian rushes towards his office door. "Don't move. I'm on my way."