| Challenge #56 is closed// Challenge #57 Arresting Behavior |
[Mar. 19th, 2008|09:03 pm] |
Challenge #56 is officially closed. Thanks to everyone who drabbled. There were 35 condoms awarded this time.
CONDOMS:
Emmett 1
Carl 1
Ted 1
Ben 1
Michael 7
Brian 8
And the winner with the most condoms is Justin with 16 condoms!  
This weeks challenge #57 is ARRESTING BEHAVIOR
Getting caught in the wrong place at the wrong time doing what feels good. Or maybe having a close call and barely getting away.
Exhibitionists, come out and play! |
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| Challenge #56 - Friends |
[Mar. 19th, 2008|10:14 am] |
Title: Being Accepted
Author: Foreverbm
Timeline: Season 4
Condom: Carl
Carl looked around the kitchen. Every surface seemed to be covered in dishes of food. The noise from everyone talking at once, yet seemingly to be able to follow all conversations, amazed him
Debbie was in her element, fussing over them all in one way or another, making sure no one had an empty place, glasses were full.
He was quite happy to sit back, watch and listen and still be amazed that he was accepted into this group of people.
To Debbie they all maybe her boys but to him they were his friends. It was a good feeling. |
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| challenge # 56: friends |
[Mar. 17th, 2008|10:55 pm] |
Title: Sacrifice 1-4
Author: Xie
Challenge: Friends
Timeline: post-513
Condoms: 4 to Justin
Warning: Angst
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| challenge #56: Friends |
[Mar. 18th, 2008|01:13 am] |
Title: You've Got a Good Friend
Author: exmptfromsanity
Timeline: 14 years before season one
condoms: 2 to Michael, 2 to Brian
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| Birthday Party |
[Mar. 17th, 2008|07:05 pm] |
Title: Birthday Party
Author: Vamphile
Timeline: 18 Years past 101
Condom(s): 3 to Justin
A/N: This is me, helping Justin.
Gus's Birthday
( three drabbles ) |
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| Challenge #56 - Friends |
[Mar. 18th, 2008|12:09 am] |
Title: Torn
Author: Foreverbm
Timeline: Future
A/N: Death References
Condom: Emmett
Michael was grateful his friends were here but he was torn between wanting them to go so he could be alone, and of being scared to be alone.
The icy cold that had pervaded his bones still lingered, he couldn’t shake it.
Their voices came to him in hushed whispers, as if they were afraid to disturb him.
He wanted to talk about Ben, but they seemed to be afraid to mention his name.
He slipped out the room unnoticed, heading to their room.
His room now.
Emmett found him there an hour later; wrapped in Ben’s robe, sound asleep. |
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| challenge #56 - Friends |
[Mar. 17th, 2008|09:59 pm] |
Title: Heartbroken
Author: Foreverbm
Timeline: Future
A/N: Death references yes again
Condom: Brian
Brian sat opposite Michael. Two hours had passed since he’d arrived and Michael had barely said a dozen words.
He knew he hadn’t left the house in weeks, as if by stepping through the door, he may never be able to walk in again.
He was paler than ever, lines on his face seemed to have materialized from nowhere.
Everyone had tried to get him to take an interest in the world again but all attempts had been rebuffed.
“Mikey.”
“What?”
“Talk to me.”
“I miss him.”
Brian wrapped his arms around Michael, his heartbroken sobs tearing at his heart. |
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| Challenge #56 - Friends |
[Mar. 17th, 2008|08:15 pm] |
Title: Looking Ahead
Author: Foreverbm
Timeline: In The Future
Condom: Michael
Hunter sat on the sofa, his ipod blaring, trying to block out the noise his fathers and what seemed like a house full of people, but it reality was probably about 20, were making,
Ben’s idea to throw Michael a surprise birthday party had turned out surprisingly successful. The shocked look on Michael’s face when he walked in and everyone yelled ‘surprise’ was genuine.
Trying to keep the plan from him for weeks had caused him and Ben more than one headache.
He hoped when he got to Michael’s age, he would be lucky enough to have friends like these. |
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| Challenge # 56: Friends |
[Mar. 16th, 2008|10:17 pm] |
Title: He’s Your Lobster!
Timeline: post-513
A/N: For visual enhancement, here is Phoebe’s theory about lobsters and couples: link This is all from “The One with the Prom Video.” Condom: Justin
Brian finds it unnerving that after they fuck, Justin grabs his hand and leads him towards the couch to watch Friends.
Brian stares with uncomfortable eyes as Justin giggles at all the right places.
Phoebe theorizes that Rachel is Ross’ lobster. “It’s a known fact that lobsters fall in love and mate for life,” she says on the television. “You know what? You can actually see old lobster couples walkin' around their tank, you know, holding claws…”
Justin grins and looks to Brian for his reaction.
“I am not your fucking lobster.”
But he lets Justin hold his hand anyway.
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| Friends |
[Mar. 16th, 2008|02:13 pm] |
Title: You are Cordially Invited...
Author: Vamphile
Condom(s): JUSTIN
AN: I was informed Justin was running low on condoms, so I thought I'd make a contribution to a good cause.
You Are Cordially Invited...
Ted dropped a stack of papers on Brian’s desk. In the past he would have scurried away, now he sat down and waited. Brian and raised an eyebrow. “did you need something other than my signature?”
Ted pushed the papers to him and Brian saw a linen envelope on top. “Fuck.”
“Is that an RSVP for two?”
“I haven’t memorized Justin’s schedule.”
“We certainly hope you both can attend.”
Brian smirked. “You want to look like a bridesmaid at your own wedding?”
Ted headed towards the door. “Oh, and Brian, we’re registered at Pottery barn.”
Brian nodded, grimacing. “Of course.” |
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| Challenge #56 - Friends |
[Mar. 16th, 2008|11:19 am] |
Title: With Friends Like These, Who Needs Enemies
Author: Philflam
Warnings: Remember that as far as I'm concerned, the QAF world revolves around Brian. I see everything through his perspective. This drabble might not be exactly what the mods were thinking of when they chose this topic - :).
Condom: Brian
Michael “. . . but he’s my Best Friend” Novotny tells Brian things he already knows and assumes he’ll never change. Lindsay “She’s Having My Baby” Peterson loves Brian and is jealous of Justin for lots of reasons. Debbie “I love you like a son” Novotny slaps him for telling the truth. Ted “I’m better than all of you” Schmidt resents him until he needs help. Emmett “When your boy toy’s broken, get a new toy” Honeycutt mostly ignores him. Justin “It was love to me” Taylor is the only one who loves Brian for who he is - always has, always will.
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| Challenge #56 Friends |
[Mar. 16th, 2008|09:31 am] |
Title: I'll Be There For You
Author: Brianswalk
Word Count: 100
Time Line: few weeks after 513
Condom: Brian
I'll Be There For You
Sighing, Brian shut the door as Daphne breezed through.
“Hi, Brian,” she said as she headed to the kitchen for spoons. “I had such a fucked up day, you wouldn’t believe!”
Brian accepted his spoon silently as Daphne turned on the TV. “Oh, I love this episode! It’s The One with Chandler in a Box.”
Brian divided his attention between her venting, the TV, and the campaign he should be working on. Daphne and he had only one thing in common, really. Somehow this made him seem not so far away.
Besides, she always brought the fat-free ice cream. |
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| Challenge #56 - Friends |
[Mar. 16th, 2008|07:17 pm] |
Title: Is It Enough
Author: Foreverbm
Timeline: In The Future
A/N: Death References
Apologies for again getting back into this 'dark' side.
Condom: Brian
Michael walked down the aisle, supported on one side by Brian, the other by Emmett. Every step bringing what his mind could not yet comprehend closer.
Brian felt a shudder go through Michael’s body, his step falter. He tightened his grip around his friend.
He knew the dead look in Michael’s eyes was caused by more than the pill he made him swallow every morning when he woke.
Brian knew that there were no words he could say which would comfort Michael at the moment. All he could do was be there for him. He just hoped that was enough. |
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| Challenge #65 - Friends |
[Mar. 16th, 2008|04:55 pm] |
Title: Supporting Your Friend
Author: Foreverbm
Condom: Ted
Emmett cast an eye in Ted’s direction, seeing his smile as Blake whispered something to him.
He was still somewhat wary of Blake. He knew he should be pleased for his friend, but those doubts still lingered.
The bottom line was he didn’t want Ted hurt again.
He watched Ben and Michael walk in the room, hand in hand, their eyes, as always, only for each other, their love evident for all to see.
He hoped Ted would attain what they shared; it was what he deserved.
He was willing to give Blake a chance; Ted deserved that from him. |
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[Mar. 16th, 2008|12:41 pm] |
Title: Differences and Similarities
Author: Foreverbm
Condom: Justin
Michael watched as Justin’s hand flew over the paper, Rage and JT coming to life before his eyes.
The house was quiet, Ben and Hunter were at the gym, and he and Justin had almost accomplished what they needed to for the next issue.
Thinking back over the years, he had to admit he never thought they would become friends; so many wrong words and actions had come between them; but they had and he was grateful for that.
They both loved Brian in their own way and they both loved Rage. Friendship was as much about differences as similarities. |
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| Challenge #56 - Friends |
[Mar. 15th, 2008|03:21 pm] |
Title: Lifetime Friends
Author: Foreverbm
Timeline: About 5 years in the future
Condom: Brian
Brian watched Gus and his friend, heads close together, laughing over some silly game. He wondered if they would become life long friends as he and Michael had.
Share moments of heartbreak; argue and make up; laugh and cry together; fight for what they believed in; know that no matter where they were, they would be there for each other when needed.
He grabbed his cell and punched in some numbers.
“Hello”
“Hey Mikey!”
“Brian! I was just thinking about you!”
“And why should that surprise me!”
“You coming for a visit soon?”
“Maybe”
“Good…I miss you!”
“You’re…..”
“Pathetic…I know!” |
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| Challenge #56: Friends |
[Mar. 14th, 2008|10:54 pm] |
TITLE:A Night Out With Friends
AUTHOR:![[info]](https://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) happier_bunny
FOR:flamencanyc for her fandom post HERE
BETA:Many thanks and much love to testdog65 and thanks to not_yet_defined for letting me bounce ideas off of her. ;)
WORDS:challenge//hours//ante//smile//dedicate
CONDOM:JUSTIN
"Justin, don't you think Brian should totally sing?" Michael asked. Turning to Brian, he added, "I'll even up the ante, dedicate your song to Justin and I'll be your slave for 24 hours."
"I have slaves. What do I need you for?" Brian snarked.
Nudging me, Emmett laughed, "Kinky."
"If you sing, 'That's What Friends Are For', I'll be your slave," I teased Brian with a devious smile.
"Is that a challenge?"
I licked my lips and mouthed, "Absolutely."
"Sorry boys, it's time for a private performance," Brian said as he pulled me up and dragged me out the door. |
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| challenge #56 - Friends |
[Mar. 15th, 2008|10:33 am] |
Title: Friends
Author: Foreverbm
Timeline: 10 years in the future
Condom Michael
Ben and Michael stood together watching their friends as they celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary.
Brian and Justin; Apart but not; bound together forever by that first moment in time; with love
Mel and Lindsay; Home again, raising their family the best way they knew how; with love
Ted and Blake; Still struggling every day with what brought them together, but knowing they would win; with love
Emmett and Drew; Holding onto what they knew was meant to be but just took time to find; with love
Ben lent in, kissed his husband then raised his glass.
“To Friends!”
“FRIENDS!” |
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| *Challenge #56, Friends* |
[Mar. 14th, 2008|04:05 pm] |
Title: The Ride Home
Notes: I really, really wanted to write for the On the Road challenge last week, but time was not on my side. SOOOO...when I was thinking about QaF friends, this came to mind and it fits both themes, so I'm claiming it for both! Too bad I can't give Brian two condoms...most everyone else is giving them to Justin!
And the condom goes to: Brian
“Shotgun!” called Emmett, skipping toward Ted’s car.
Brian’s Jeep was in the shop and Ted had agreed to take him, Justin, Michael and Emmett home after Babylon.
“No fucking way! I’m not sitting with them.” Michael gestured at Brian and Justin leaning against the trunk, grinding groins like desperate teenagers.
“Me either,” shrugged Em.
Ted, who'd already started the engine, got back out and sighed.
“Michael? Emmett? Someone get in!” he pleaded.
They all began to argue, jumping in surprise when the horn blared.
Brian sat behind the wheel. Justin, grinning from the passenger seat, waved as they drove away. |
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| Challenge 56: Friends |
[Mar. 14th, 2008|03:07 pm] |
Because Bunny said Justin needed condoms, 4 unrelated drabbles under the cut
Author: jule1122
Timeline: S3, Post-series, Pre-series, Post-series
Condom: 4 to Justin
( Friends ) |
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| Challenge #56 - Friends |
[Mar. 14th, 2008|10:16 pm] |
Title: Husband, Lover, Friend
Author: Foreverbm
Timeline: Season 5
Condom: Michael
I watched Michael.
My husband; my lover; my friend.
So much packed into his compact frame
Some parts shared with everyone; some parts kept for me alone.
They were the parts on my mind.
The way he encouraged me when I was struggling with my writing.
The way he smiled when I walked in the door at night, his beautiful brown eyes shining with love.
The way he held me when dreams woke me, in the death of night, leaving me in a cold sweat.
He was so much, to so many people. But to me, he is my life. |
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| Challenge #56 - Friends |
[Mar. 14th, 2008|03:24 pm] |
Title: Visiting Friends
Author: Foreverbm
Timeline: A couple of years in the future
Pairing: All
Condom: Michael (The girls don't need it)
Lindsay put the plate of food on the table, looking up as JR ran into the room, closely pursued by Michael, who scooped her onto his shoulders, grimacing as she grabbed tufts of his hair with her chubby little hands
Mel walked in, handing Lindsay a glass of wine. They turned to the sounds coming through the open windows; Ben, Ted and Em’s voices rising above all the others.
The door bell rang and Gus came flying past them to open it.
“Happy Birthday Sonnyboy!”
They smiled, happy that their friends were with them to celebrate their son’s 5th birthday. |
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| challenge #56: friends |
[Mar. 14th, 2008|01:26 am] |
Title: Changes
Author: exmptfromsanity
Timeline: Season 3 or 4
Condom: Ben
At first they were an introduction into a new world, Michael’s world, and they were just part of it. They were a source of information and intimidation.
He didn’t even realize when they became his friends, the people he turned to. But one morning there it was. He was alone in the diner eating breakfast at the counter when Ted and Emmett came in, sat on either side of him and started up a conversation about the previous weekend at Babylon.
Two hours later, when Michael stopped by to grab lunch the three of them were still sitting there together.
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| Challenge #56 - Friends |
[Mar. 14th, 2008|09:28 am] |
Title: There When Needed
Author: Foreverbm
Timeline: In The Future
Warnings: death thoughts
Condom: Michael of course
He knew they were all in the room; he could hear their whispered voices.
His friends.
The people who had made him part of their lives, with doubts and hesitation at first, but then with full acceptance.
He had been there as they found love, moved away and come back.
He had watched their children grow, seen his own son marry.
He would be forever thankful for being included in their lives but more than anything when the final moment came Michael would have them, to hold him; cry with him; love him.
He couldn’t ask for more than that. |
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| Challenge #56 - Friends |
[Mar. 13th, 2008|11:47 pm] |
Title: Realization
Timeline: a few months post S5
Condom: Mel
Thursday evening:
Lindsay hung up the phone beaming with delight.
“So it’s all sorted then?”
“Yes, they’ll be here by five”
“I suppose we better get the spare rooms ready then,” Mel said grumpily.
Lindsay looked at her wife with a slight grin on her face.
“What?”
“You know you’re looking forward to it really”
“Hmph, a house full of people to feed and look after for the weekend, sure - my idea of heaven”
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Friday evening:
Mel was surrounded, everyone chatting. She looked at each of their faces and felt a rush of happiness. She really had missed their friends. |
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| Challenge #56 - Friends |
[Mar. 13th, 2008|11:36 pm] |
Title: The Show
Timeline: a few years post S5
Condom: Justin
Justin scanned the room , so full but he was looking for certain people. Finally his eyes locked in the corner.
There they were, Deb - unmissable as usual. Michael, hand in hand with Ben. Ted, Emmett, Daphne. Even Lindsay and Mel had made it. He couldn’t see him yet, though.
Suddenly, there he was. As Brian strode toward him Justin gave him a huge grin. He ran into his arms, surrounded by his embrace. Brian led hm over to the corner where the gang stood. He was so pleased that they were all here at his first big show. His friends. |
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| Challenge # 56: Friends |
[Mar. 13th, 2008|07:53 am] |
Title: That’s What Friends are For
Timeline: post-513 with mentions of pre-s1
Condom: Justin
There were times when Brian… lov—lik—tolerated his friends.
Like that time when they made an impromptu trip to New York to find a certain twink, or that time when Brian discovered that they all sucked at poker but it didn’t matter because he won $200 off of them, or even that one time where they drunkenly ate Debbie’s uncooked macaroni necklaces.
Sometimes, Brian liked them.
“Wow,” Brian said sardonically, opening another box, “another thirteen-inch, eight-inch-all-around dildo. What is this, the fifth one?”
“Seventh,” Michael answered smugly.
“Happy 40th,” Ted replied.
But most of the time, Brian hated them.
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| Challenge #56 - Friends |
[Mar. 13th, 2008|07:51 pm] |
Title: Wary Respect
Author: Foreverbm
Timeline: Episode 510
Condom: Michael
Ben and Brian sat on opposite sides of the room waiting. He cast glances in his direction every now and then, and although they were not returned he could feel Brian’s eyes watching him from beneath half closed eyes.
They may never share a close friendship or seek out each other’s company but they both loved Michael.
He would kill for his beloved husband and although Brian may not get his own hands dirty, he believed he would too. They had a wary respect for each other. At this moment they both wanted the same thing. For Michael to live. |
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| Challenge #56 - Friends |
[Mar. 13th, 2008|06:25 pm] |
Title: Friendship
Author: Foreverbm
Timeline: Present,Future,Past
A/N: A really different one and am not sure I pulled it off
Condom: Michael
Friendship:
Is it what Brian and Michael have had since childhood; as they shared secrets in a quiet room knowing, even at that age, that it would last forever.
Is it what Emmett and Ted have been through; good times and bad, once lovers but no matter what; always friends.
Is it what Justin and Daphne will look back on as the years pass and they remember those fun filled times; first loves and heartbreak.
It encompasses all this, but more than anything, it is what will bind them together for life and draw husbands and partners into their world. |
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| Challenge #56 - Friends |
[Mar. 13th, 2008|02:31 pm] |
Title: Being There
Author: Foreverbm
Timeline: 20 years in the future
Warnings: Death Reference
Condom: Michael
Brian answered the phone, listened and hung up.
The red-eye landed and he dragged his sleep deprived body out of the terminal.
The hospital was in darkness as he made his way down the corridor.
He opened the door quietly to find Michael asleep, his head resting on Ben’s chest.
He knew Ben wasn’t sleeping.
He walked softly across the room, placing his hand on Michael’s shoulder.
Michael stirred, his tear-stained eyes, when they met his were dead and vacant, causing a shiver to run through his body.
“I’m here Mikey, it will be ok”
“It will never be ok” |
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| Challenge #56 - Friends |
[Mar. 13th, 2008|01:35 pm] |
Title: Forever Friends
Author: Foreverbm
Timeline: Season 5
Condom: Michael
Ben watched Brian and Michael dancing. He’d reluctantly let Michael talk him into a night at Babylon; as if he could ever refuse him anything; even though he should be grading papers.
Michael was moving in time with the music, his arms on Brian’s shoulders, his cute little ass turned in his direction, much to his delight.
Brian lent in, whispering something to Michael. Michael turned, his eyes meeting Ben’s, the love visible even from this distance.
He would be forever grateful to Brian, knowing that one day Michael would need his love, friendship and support more than ever before. |
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| Challenge #56 - Friends |
[Mar. 13th, 2008|10:51 am] |
Title: Waiting
Author: Foreverbm
Timeline: Post season 5
Pairing: Em/Ted
Condom: Ted
Ted watched Emmett sitting in the corner of Woody’s. He was eying guys as they walked past but the interest wasn’t there. He knew why.
Since his short sojourn with Calvin had ended he didn’t have the heart to look for anyone else. He had said nothing but Ted knew him well enough to know who was on his mind. He had admired him for sending Drew away but knew he was still waiting for that moment when he walked back into his life. He just wished it would happen soon; he hated to see his light not burning brightly. |
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| Challenge #55: Closed//Challenge #56: Friends |
[Mar. 12th, 2008|08:33 pm] |
Challenge #55 is officially closed. There were some really unique drabbles this time around. Thanks to everyone who played!
CONDOMS:
Emmett, Ted and Mysterious Marilyn - one each
Hunter - two
Brian - four
Justin - five
and Micheal wins with 28  
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CHALLENGE #56: FRIENDS
After you write a drabble or comment on one, be sure to drop in over at ![[info]](https://www.insanejournal.com/img/community.gif) qaf_coffeeclub for the FRIENDING PARTY. It's still going strong, so if you haven't popped in yet, you're not too late and if you haven't dropped by in a couple of days, you may have missed someone. :)
Also, I'm experiencing Justin withdrawal. He really really really needs to win this week! So come on all you drabblers...Justin needs you!
OT PIMPAGE:
brianslave68 has a very important poll for you over at qaf_icons ICONS...ICONS...ICONS - CONTESTS AND CHALLENGES |
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