Gusmas series Title: Christmas Compromises, part 22 Series: Christmas Compromises Author: Moonbrightnites Prompt: Forgotten Notes: This is a post-513 series that will include all the prompts
Brian dips his hand into the bath water and dribbles it over Justin’s shoulder. “Give anything an eternity and—"
“Are you saying you feel like we’ve been together for an eternity?” Justin is trying to sound offended, but laughter steals away the effect.
Brian dips back into the water for a handful for Justin’s other shoulder. God knows he’s heard and forgotten enough lectures about symmetry over the years. “Haven’t we?” His smile turns idle, lazy. “We’ve been together since the beginning of my life.”
Justin is about to squawk a protest when he suddenly recognizes the compliment.
Title: Christmas Compromises, part 23 Series: Christmas Compromises Author: Moonbrightnites Prompt: Photo: snowy cabin Notes: This is a post-513 series that will include all the prompts
Brian flips open the drain, allowing some of the cooling water to escape, and turns the tap to hot again. “I did have another idea,” he offers, as if none of the previous discussion had taken place.
“Oh?”
“Vermont,” he murmurs, testing the water against his fingers to ensure that it doesn’t heat too quickly. “The last time, you wound up going on your own. I want to make that up to you.”
Justin struggles to swallow without choking. “You … remember that?” He coughs a few times and reaches for his wine glass. “That was –- what. Thirteen years ago?”