| Gusmas 2001 |
[Dec. 28th, 2011|07:10 pm] |
Title: Mouthy Babes
Pairing/Characters: none
Prompt: Once Upon A Time...
Rating (Word Count): PG-13, 100 x2
Warning(s): - None
Author's notes: Cause ![[info]](https://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) xie_xie_xie asked so nicely. Also un-beta'd, so any mistakes are mine.
( Mouthy Babes ) |
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| Challenge #171: Daphne |
[Aug. 26th, 2010|03:01 pm] |
Title: Lipstick Memories
Author: vl_redreign; Beta: florida_minxie
Word Count: 100x4
Condom goes to: Prom Kiss
A/N: I didn’t even look at the condom options for this before I wrote it. I was scrolling my flist and saw that the prompt was Daphne. And it occurred to me that there was never any real mention on the show about what Daphne went through that night. Considering that it was her prom too, that’s a shame. So…a wee peek. Also, this feels kind of unfinished, but this is where the muse pulled the car over, so…I got out.
( Lipstick Memories ) |
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| Challenge #168: Justin's Duffel Bag |
[Jul. 15th, 2010|08:11 pm] |
Title: What It Holds
Author: vl_redreign
Beta: florida_minxie
Timeline: S1
Condom: Futon Sex
There weren’t many people that could surprise Brian. He could count on Michael’s predictability, Emmett gushing about…something, and Ted trying, and failing, to pick up some hot guy.
It had been five minutes, and he still sat at his desk, mouth open, and staring at the door through which Hurricane Jennifer had departed.
The first thing that struck him was how much Justin resembled his mother. Both of them were blond, beautiful, and guaranteed to fuck up his day.
He pulled the black duffel bag closer and peered inside.
Sad that one life could be reduced to what fit inside. |
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| Challenge #151 - Author's Choice |
[Mar. 22nd, 2010|08:20 pm] |
Title: Dare To
Author: vl_redreign
Condom: Justin Oops! Babylon!!
A/N: Thanks to florida_minxie for the prompt and beta! Mwah!!
Prompt: 
It all started with a dare.
It all started with a dare, you know.
When Molly was about six, she dared me to swap the salt and sugar containers at one of the tables at the club because their daughter took her Barbie, or some shit.
I’d been daring myself ever since.
The trek to Liberty Avenue that night, that was a dare. To see if I had the balls to do it. I got more than I bargained for.
I wrap myself in the sheet and go to Brian, who’s consoling himself with Beam. I dare myself to see if I can console him instead. |
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| Challenge #151 - Author's Choice |
[Mar. 12th, 2010|05:51 pm] |
Title: Missing Him
Author: vl_redreign
A/N: Matches my mood.
Condom: Babylon
He figured he’d lain there long enough.
Once again, he idly looked around the loft, noticing the missing toothbrush, clothes, art supplies…him.
He blinked quickly, and no, those weren’t tears threatening to fall.
Michael came by several days later, dragging him to Babylon, where they dreamed big dreams of renovation, of sticking it to the assholes that had tried to take this away from them.
Their refuge. Their home away from home.
When he returned, he had excellent phone sex with Justin.
And later, on the way from the bathroom, he found a lone sock.
It seemed to mock him. |
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| Author's Choice |
[Jan. 2nd, 2010|08:35 pm] |
Title: Trade Secrets
Author:
Prompt: Author's Choice
A/N: I got into the habit of writing a drabble (or five) every day for the Gusmas challenge, and can't seem to shut off the fount. That could be a good thing, I suppose. This is a continuation from that verse.
Condom: Jennifer
Jennifer sat at the table with a cup of coffee, joining Justin.
“What time do you leave?” she asked.
“Eight, tomorrow morning.” He sighed.
“Getting homesick already?”
“I never really thanked you properly for helping Brian get the house ready. It’s amazing.”
“When we have a house like that to move, we dress it out, like a new model home. The trick was to mesh the style of the house to Brian’s style. Not an easy task.”
“How often did you butt heads?”
“Not often at all. He knew what he wanted.”
“A big bed?”
“No, honey. To please you.” |
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| The 37 Days Of Gusmas |
[Jan. 1st, 2010|05:29 pm] |
Title: I Will Be With You Again
Author: vl_redreign
Prompt: New Year’s Day
Notes: Well, this is the end…for now. 131 drabbles for the challenge. And honestly? I can’t remember having so much fun writing. I didn’t think about any kind of cohesive storyline, just little snippets to fit a prompt. Then, as stories do, it took on a life of its own.
Thanks to everyone that came along for the ride, I hope it was comfy. Special thanks to xie_xie_xie for hosting this challenge, and for her help last night when I thought I was being cheesy. Not showing her these in advance, cause I think they really are cheesy. Lol The really cool thing about these drabbles is that I somehow managed to create a ‘verse that I’d like to revisit sometime in the future. See you guys then!
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| The 37 Days Of Gusmas |
[Dec. 31st, 2009|05:50 pm] |
Title: Arms Entwined, The Chosen Few
Author: vl_redreign
Prompt: New Year's Eve
Notes: Almost done. One more day and several threads to tie off. 6 for tonight, enjoy! And a Happy New Year to those for whom the bell has tolled 12 times already.
*title taken from U2's New Years Day*
( Arms Entwined, The Chosen Few ) |
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| The 37 Days Of Gusmas |
[Dec. 30th, 2009|07:48 pm] |
Title: Departures And Arrivals
Author: vl_redreign
Prompt: Should auld acquaintance be forgot?
Notes: Well, we're getting towards the end of this thing. I want to thank everyone that's commented on these bits of my brain over the last month. This has been so much fun, and a mini challenge for me to see if I could do this every day. I'm as shocked as you guys are, believe me! So, here we go, 4 for tonight. Hope these fit the prompt. I was thinking along the lines of not so much old acqaintances as people that come and go in the lives of our friends in the Pitts.
( Departures And Arrivals ) |
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| The 37 Days Of Gusmas |
[Dec. 29th, 2009|10:26 pm] |
Title: Night Moves
Author: vl_redreign
Prompt: Silent night
Notes: Well, I read something tonight that makes me feel like an untalented hack. But I started this, and I mean to see it done. So here you go!
( Night Moves ) |
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| The 37 Days Of Gusmas |
[Dec. 28th, 2009|09:48 pm] |
Title: Party Time
Author: vl_redreign
Prompt: Starry night party image
Notes: This continues on where last night's batch left off. Only 2 though, sorry. I'm really tired tonight.
( Party Time ) |
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| The 37 Days Of Gusmas |
[Dec. 27th, 2009|07:18 pm] |
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.
( Ring My Bell ) |
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| The 37 Days Of Gusmas |
[Dec. 26th, 2009|07:43 pm] |
Title: New Traditions
Author: vl_redreign
Prompt: Kwanzaa
Notes: Yes, I realize that it's kinda obvious to use Daphne for this one, but then, once upon a time, part of my family celebrated Kwanzaa, too. I remember thinking that it was pretty cool getting gifts after Christmas. Justin makes an appearance here as well.
( New Traditions ) |
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| The 37 Days Of Gusmas |
[Dec. 25th, 2009|11:06 pm] |
Title: Christmas At Britin
Author: vl_redreign
Prompt: Christmas
Notes: This one was hard to get down. Sorry if it seems to end abruptly, but I didn't want to get too far afield. Special thanks to qafmaniac for the beautiful artwork at the end. Love you, Tita!!!
( Christmas At Britin ) |
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| The 37 Days Of Gusmas |
[Dec. 24th, 2009|05:40 pm] |
Title: Reflections
Author: vl_redreign
Prompt: Christmas Eve
Notes: I wanted to post early tonight, I got things to do! So I leave you with Brian angsting. Because, you know, that's what he does.
Have a wonderful evening, flist!
( Reflections ) |
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| The 37 Days Of Gusmas |
[Dec. 22nd, 2009|07:06 pm] |
Title: Fly Away Home
Author: vl_redreign
Prompt: Airline Departure sign image
Notes: Making up for last night. You get 4 tonight.
( Fly Away Home ) |
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| The 37 Days Of Gusmas |
[Dec. 21st, 2009|09:24 pm] |
Title: Visitation
Author: vl_redreign
Prompt: Solstice
Notes: Only one tonight, I'm afraid. Long ago, it was decided by my fellow bitchesofbritin that South was my corner to call. I'm a Fire element, according to them. callie89 made this icon for me, I thought I'd use it tonight.
The night was cold and clear, the snowstorm having moved north.
On Liberty Avenue, lights glowed from businesses, and people walked slowly, almost contemplatively. Greetings and holiday wishes were shouted back and forth.
Brian and Justin shared dinner and quips with Jennifer and Molly.
Ted and Blake were sitting together, listening to Verdi.
In Toronto, Gus was sneaking most of his underwear back out of his bag.
When he fell asleep, Lindsay put them back.
Ben explained various Solstice traditions to Michael and Hunter.
Debbie and Emmett shared ice cream and watched old movies.
Vic smiled down upon them all. |
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| The 37 Days Of Gusmas |
[Dec. 20th, 2009|08:29 pm] |
Title: The Short(s) Of It
Author: vl_redreign
Prompt: Yes Gus, There Is A Santa Claus
Notes: 3 for tonight. Brian is granting Gus's wish. Lindsay is going to kill him. Mel is going to make it painful. If she finds out.
( The Short(s) Of It ) |
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| The 37 Days Of Gusmas |
[Dec. 19th, 2009|10:53 pm] |
Title: Reunion Interruptus
Author: vl_redreign
Prompt: Home For The Holidays
Notes: I'm pooped tonight. You get 3, and ummm...families are a pain in the ass. Ask Brian and Justin.
( Reunion Interruptus ) |
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| The 37 Days Of Gusmas |
[Dec. 18th, 2009|08:23 pm] |
Title: And Presents By The Tree
Author: vl_redreign
Prompt: Blue Christmas ornament image
Notes: Sorry, the boys want to be alone. *weg*
( And Presents By The Tree ) |
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| The 37 Days of Gusmas |
[Dec. 17th, 2009|08:23 pm] |
Title: Please Come Home For Christmas
Author: vl_redreign
Prompt: Blizzard image
Notes: There are 8 tonight, but I needed them because...well, you'll see. Much thanks to pfodge for her mad skillz and helping me with my surprise. What surprise, Red? Well, remember when Justin hung up on Brian? Yeah. You get to see why. Oh, and there's sex, too! If you close one eye and squint...
( Please Come Home For Christmas ) |
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| The 37 Days Of Gusmas |
[Dec. 16th, 2009|06:11 pm] |
Title: With Their Eyes All Aglow
Author: vl_redreign
Prompt: Christmas is for children
Notes: Three tonight. BTW, the dictionary says that "Aglow" is a word. So...okay, then.
( With Their Eyes All Aglow ) |
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| The 37 Days Of Gusmas |
[Dec. 15th, 2009|07:39 pm] |
Title: Price Wars
Author: vl_redreign
Prompt: Shopping
Notes: 4 tonight.
( Price Wars ) |
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| The 37 Days Of Gusmas |
[Dec. 14th, 2009|08:18 pm] |
Title: Mother's Talk
Author: vl_redreign
Prompt: Ghosts of Christmas Past
Notes: Four this time.
( Mother's Talk ) |
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| The 37 Days Of Gusmas |
[Dec. 13th, 2009|03:43 pm] |
Title: A Simple Wish
AuthorL vl_redreign
Prompt: White taper candles image
Notes: Posting this early, in case I think of something else. Or not.
The note was simple:
Meet me at Ruth’s Chris Steak House, 7pm.
All Emmett knew was that it had the best Zagat ratings in town, and that he should dress a little less…Emmett-like. He didn’t usually do blind dates, but something about this sounded…familiar.
He arrived and was escorted to a table in the private dining section. He was thankful for this, as the restaurant was quite busy. The table boasted a tasteful centerpiece, three white taper candles burning brightly.
“Thanks for meeting me,” a voice came from behind him. Emmett turned, surprised.
“Drew.”
“Wanna help me celebrate my twenty-first?” |
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| The 37 Days Of Gusmas |
[Dec. 12th, 2009|06:06 pm] |
Title: Light Hearts
Author: vl_redreign
Prompt: Lights
Notes: Been awhile since we saw Ted, and Em...and Debbie. And that blond guy. lol Also, I needed to make my annual plug for TSO, the best holiday music ever.
( Light Hearts ) |
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| The 37 Days Of Gusmas |
[Dec. 11th, 2009|09:30 pm] |
Title: It's Time For Chanukah!
Author: vl_redreign
Prompt: Hannukkah
Notes: I changes the spelling to the Romanized version for this. Blame firehead30 and Adam Sandler.
Gus loved the holidays. First, there was Chanukah. Mama would light the menorah and pray in Hebrew. He could recite the first prayer, and Mama and Mommy smiled when he got it right.
Uncle Michael and Uncle Ben were here this year, but Hunter couldn’t come. Something called ‘finals’. They didn’t sound like fun. They bought gifts for him and JR, and even Gramma Debbie had sent something. Lemon bars. They didn’t have those in Canada.
The best part, though, was when he and Uncle Michael watched Adam Sandler sing The Chanukah Song.
“Put on your yarmulke
Here comes Chanukah…” |
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| The 37 Days Of Gusmas |
[Dec. 10th, 2009|09:24 pm] |
Title: Baby Sister
Author: vl_redreign
Prompt: Cooking
Notes: This one just growed. I couldn't stop it. Taylor family juju is strong. Sorry, I don't have an icon for this, so andybj's 'annoying Brian' doodle will suffice. Nicely, I think. ETA: Kudos to court1429 for catching a typo!
( Baby Sister ) |
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| The 37 Days Of Gusmas |
[Dec. 9th, 2009|09:42 pm] |
Title: The Muse, She Strikes
Author: vl_redreign
Prompt: Frost
Notes: Only one tonight, guys. Auntie Red is tired.
“So, did you and Daphne have a good time?” Brian asked.
“Yeah. We pigged out on room service-“
“Did you max out the doctor’s credit card, too?”
“Are you ever gonna let that go?” Justin complained.
“Hmmm, let me see…that would be a no.”
“Fuck you.”
“Anytime.”
Justin sighed, his breath fogging the window.
“Now, Sunshine, none of that. You’ll be on your back with your legs in the air in no time. Are you ready for your show?”
“I guess. I have one piece that…” He trailed off, staring at the frost pattern on the window. “I gotta go.” |
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| The 37 Days Of Gusmas |
[Dec. 8th, 2009|10:02 pm] |
Title: A Tale Of Two Trees
Author: vl_redreign
Prompt: Christmas Tree Image
Notes: Meanwhile, back in the Pitts...
( A Tale Of Two Trees ) |
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| The 37 Days Of Gusmas |
[Dec. 7th, 2009|07:52 pm] |
Title: The Other Is Gold
Author: vl_redreign
Prompt: No such thing as angels
Notes: *looks at prompt* Ms Chanders and I disagree.
( The Other Is Gold ) |
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| The 37 Days Of Gusmas |
[Dec. 6th, 2009|08:15 pm] |
Title: Don We Now
Author:
Prompt: Our gay apparel
Notes: Sorry, this one got away from me. Five drabbles this time.
( Don We Now ) |
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| The 37 Days Of Gusmas |
[Dec. 5th, 2009|06:23 pm] |
Title: On An Open Fire
Author: vl_redreign
Prompt: Fireplace
Notes: Another double, get it while it's hot!
( On An Open Fire ) |
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| The 37 Days Of Gusmas |
[Dec. 4th, 2009|07:32 pm] |
Title: The Gift That Keeps On Giving
Author: vl_redreign
Prompt: Gift and credit card image
Notes: This is a two-fer. Brian and Justin didn't want to stop talking. So I let them.
( Courtesy cut ) |
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| The 37 Days of Gusmas |
[Dec. 3rd, 2009|08:49 pm] |
Title: Economic Summit
Author: vl_redreign
Prompt: Joy To The World
Notes: This is set the same day as the last one, towards the end of the work day.
Ted closed the door to his office. He stared at the spreadsheet again, crossed his fingers, and entered the last figures. He clicked ‘submit’, then refreshed the report. His phone rang before it finished.
“Ted Schmidt.”
“Teddy?”
“Oh, hi, Em.”
“Sweetie, you sound stressed.”
“I’m working on the final quarter figures.”
“Oh. That sounds like fun.”
“Oh, yeah. You wanna come over and tell Brian that revenue is down 30 percent?”
“Well, I’ll leave you to it, bye!”
“Wait! Holy shit…”
“What?”
“It’s up. Thirty percent.”
“That’s good, right?”
“Fifty million dollars worth of good.”
“Joy to the world!”
“Yeah.” |
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| The 37 Days Of Gusmas |
[Dec. 2nd, 2009|06:40 pm] |
Title: Clemency
Author: vl_redreign
Prompt: Tis The Season
Ted stepped into Cynthia’s office and closed the door.
“Okay, what?”
“I just…huh?”
“You look…scared.”
“I am. And you should be, too.”
“I’ll bite. Why?”
“Brian called, he’s on his way…from the airport.”
“So…oh.”
“Yeah. I’m going to warn the art department.”
“Good idea.” She grabbed her coat.
“Where are you going? “
“To purchase a stay of execution.”
Brian slammed the door to his office, tossed his coat on the sofa, then yanked the door open again to yell at…someone. He was greeted by Cynthia, holding a grande quadruple shot mocha. The cup read, ’Tis the season’.
“Thanks, Cynthia.” |
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| The 37 Days Of Gusmas |
[Dec. 1st, 2009|09:24 pm] |
Title: Oh, Sonnyboy
Author: vl_redreign
Prompt: Ski Jump Image
Notes: This drabble got knocked up (Brian did it!) and refused to be contained in 100 words. So it's a double, but only part 2 counts. Thanks to xie_xie_xie for the beta, and for this wonderful drabble challenge. I can't remember the last time I looked forward to writing something. *hugs*
I
Brian watched as Gus latched onto Justin like a spider monkey. He was going to miss him.
Both of them, actually.
Justin moved on to Melanie and Lindsay, and Gus came to him. Brian picked him up, mindful that in another year or so, Gus would run before allowing himself to be held like a baby. Brian held him tight and inhaled his special little boy smell.
“Dad, why are you sniffing me?”
“I wasn’t sniffing you, I was inhaling so that I could do this,” he said, blowing a raspberry against Gus’s neck, sending his son into hysterical giggles.
II
“Dad, I know what I want for Christmas.”
“Let’s see…a pony? No wait, a really cool car like mine.”
“No! Wait, I can have a pony?”
Brian could hear Justin chuckling close by.
“I was just kidding. So, what would you like?”
“My friend Charlie’s dad took him and his brother skiing for Thanksgiving. Can we go skiing?”
“Well, that would depend on your moms.”
“Can you ask them? Please, Dad??”
“But what if your Mama beats me up?”
“She’s just kidding when she says that.”
Now Justin was laughing hard.
“I’ll see what I can do, okay?”
“Thanks, Dad!” |
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| The 37 Days Of Gusmas |
[Nov. 30th, 2009|08:13 pm] |
Title: Old Friends
Author: vl_redreign
Prompt: Bah!Humbug!
Notes: Same timeline, shift in POV. And mention of an old, much missed friend. This thing took off on me, and I had to cut out almost 40 words. So, unbeta'd.
Lindsay stood at the backdoor and stripped each child, wrapping them in terry robes and leading them to the kitchen table, where hot chocolate awaited.
Marie entered, carrying her youngest, followed by Mel.
“I’m so glad you guys are here,” she said. “Dusty loved the holidays.”
“Do you remember that year when she and I were insane enough to do the Black Friday sales?”
Marie laughed. “That was a nightmare!”
“I told her she was nuts to go,” Mel added.
“I miss her still,” Linds said softly.
“Well, she’d want us to enjoy ourselves. No ‘bah humbugs’ in this house.” |
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