Reviewer: aglaja5 (Signed) · Date: October 30, 2021 05:34 AM · On: Alright
Hi! At first I was a little confused how this story fits into your other two parts, but it seems to stand on its own. Another variant? Again, so damn well written, one suffer so much, it's heart-breaking, but there are also these short funny moments (Justin at Babylon with this guy was such an incredibly good scene), you let them stay totally in character, and at the same time you show their love for each other in such an amazing way. Such an incredibly good story. Thanks for sharing! Are you still writing in this universe?
Reviewer: aglaja5 (Signed) · Date: October 27, 2021 06:47 PM · On: White and the Colour Within
Hi! I've been reading fanfiction about Brian and Justin for over 5 years and I've only just come across yours. My goodness. I am currently reading the sequel and had to take a break in chapter 2 and use this moment to write to you. There have only been two stories so far that made me cry and your story is now the third one. So damn intense, unbelievable. I suffer so much with both of them. So, before I go on suffering ;-), I just wanted to tell you how absolutely amazing I find your story. Wonderfully written, I love the way you portray them, how their deep deep love is just there. I was fascinated by the way you described Justin and his feelings and thoughts on the way to the operating room. So damn realistic - anyone who's ever had an surgery can totally understand it. It's so wonderful and there's also hope, but at the same time I feel so damned heartbroken.... It's so moving! Great story! Thanks for sharing it with us!
Reviewer: Flo3241 (Signed) · Date: December 04, 2020 10:40 PM · On: Abide With Me
Looking at my previous comments it seems the first time I read this was 2015, and the 2nd was 2018. It's 2020, and it's still a beautiful read. I literally read it like it's my first time discovering the series.
Just absolutely brilliant. Beautifully written!
Reviewer: Flo3241 (Signed) · Date: December 02, 2020 05:53 PM · On: Alright
I came back to reread this. Still my favourite!
As weird as this sounds. We need more Sick Justin in this fandom. There aren't enough!
Author's Response: Thanks :-) I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for reading!
Reviewer: Flo3241 (Signed) · Date: December 02, 2020 05:53 PM · On: Alright
I came back to reread this. Still my favourite!
Has weird as this sounds. We need more Sick Justin in this fandom. There aren't enough!
Reviewer: cullengirl08 (Signed) · Date: November 18, 2020 11:47 PM · On: White and the Colour Within
I'm just now reading this, and wow, what a great story!! And its with issues like this, where something is going on with Justin, where Brian really lets go and admits or shows how much he really cares for him. These are the ones that really get to me!!
Author's Response: Thank you so much! I'm very glad you enjoyed this story. Thanks for reading and for your wonderful review. I appreacite it so much!
Reviewer: coleamber (Signed) · Date: October 26, 2019 05:19 AM · On: Alright
good one
Author's Response: Thanks :-) This was the very first B/J I ever wrote, long, long ago...
Reviewer: Quinn6765 (Signed) · Date: May 09, 2019 07:31 PM · On: Abide With Me
Beautifully and powerfully written. You're writing is one of the most heartbreakingly beautiful prose that I have read in a while. Thank you for sharing your vision with us, I know how it feels to put your soul into a fic and this is a perfect example of it. I hope that you continue writing in this fandom for a long time to come!
Quinn
Author's Response: Hi Quinn. Thank you so much for your wonderful review, and my apologies in the delay in replying. I'm very glad that you enjoyed this story! I wrote this quite some time now, but it's great to know that the soul that went into it is still there :-) Thanks again for reading and for your lovely review. I apprecaite it very much.
Reviewer: Naughty_teaspoon (Signed) · Date: April 27, 2019 09:33 PM · On: Abide With Me
I lovee it. Beautiful and emotional.
They really can overcome everything together.
Author's Response: Im threilled that you enjoyed this story! Thank you so much for reading and again for your lovely reviews :-)
Reviewer: Naughty_teaspoon (Signed) · Date: April 27, 2019 07:38 PM · On: Abide With Me
Brian "I love you" really shake me up. Beautifully written.
Author's Response: It takes quite a bit to wrench an 'I love you' from Brian, so whenever he says it, you know he means it :-) I'm very glad you're enjoying the story. Thank you for reading and for your review!
Reviewer: Naughty_teaspoon (Signed) · Date: April 27, 2019 10:18 AM · On: White and the Colour Within
Daphne is the man! I always loved this strong willed woman. No wonder Brian liked her from the beginning. She have balls.
Author's Response: Daphne has always been one of my favorite characters in the series. She's a perfect fit for Justin as a beat friend :-) Glad you enjoyed this chapter! Thanks so much for reading and for your reviews.
Reviewer: Naughty_teaspoon (Signed) · Date: April 27, 2019 09:46 AM · On: Alright
Beautiful. Loved it. So many emotions and feelings.
Caring Brian <3 and vulnerable Justin <3
Author's Response: I'm glad you enjoyed it :-) This was actually the very first B/J story I ever wrote. I too have a soft spot for a protective Brian... Thanks so much for reading and for your wonderful review!
Reviewer: coleamber (Signed) · Date: April 08, 2019 04:05 PM · On: Abide With Me
good one
Author's Response: Glad you enjoyed it!
Reviewer: coleamber (Signed) · Date: April 08, 2019 12:24 PM · On: White and the Colour Within
good one
Author's Response: Glad you enjoyed it :-)
Reviewer: coleamber (Signed) · Date: April 08, 2019 12:24 PM · On: White and the Colour Within
good one
Reviewer: coleamber (Signed) · Date: April 08, 2019 12:24 PM · On: White and the Colour Within
good one
Reviewer: coleamber (Signed) · Date: April 08, 2019 12:23 PM · On: White and the Colour Within
good one
Reviewer: coleamber (Signed) · Date: April 08, 2019 11:22 AM · On: Alright
good one
Author's Response: Glad you enjoyed it :-)
Reviewer: cullengirl08 (Signed) · Date: July 16, 2018 02:28 AM · On: Abide With Me
Wow!! What a powerful story this was - from start to finish!!!! I'm so glad that Brian and Justin are getting their happily ever after. They truly deserve it!!
Author's Response: I'm very glad that you enjoyed this story. I have to admit that it is one of my personal favorites. I guess I've always been a sucker for a 'happily ever after' ;-) Thanks so much for reading and for your wonderful review!
Reviewer: vic32 (Signed) · Date: June 28, 2018 01:52 PM · On: Abide With Me
Wow what a chapter that was so beautiful. I love how you write Brain and Debbie that touched my heart so much. Brian and Justin here as ever do fantastic and together which moves me always.
Fantastic work
Author's Response: Thank you so much for reading, and for all of your wonderful reviews. I appreciate them so much. I wrote this story almost eight years ago, and it's been a very long time since I've gone through it. Your reading it and your comments reunited me with the characters again, so thank you for that :-) I'm thrilled you enjoyed it!
Reviewer: vic32 (Signed) · Date: June 28, 2018 01:43 PM · On: Abide With Me
I know that feeling so well, the time between going under for the operation and coming to after it’s like a time gap you are in. Justin told it so well and he brought us with him. As did Brian having to watch is hard but their love is strong and will get them through this.
Author's Response: I've only been under general anesthetic twice in my life, but both times, what I remember most clearly was the sensation of time passing without being wholly conscious of it. It's a strange feeling, and I'm glad I'm not the only one who experienced it ;-)
Reviewer: vic32 (Signed) · Date: June 27, 2018 02:43 PM · On: Abide With Me
This touched a part of me I had forgotten for s long time. That feeling of iv and the flow into the veins I remember that. Brian was perfect here again. Giving Justin the right comfort he needed in that moment.
Author's Response: I'm glad that this chapter moved you. I think Brian's strength, which we saw a few times in the canon verse, was that he knows the exact balance between holding Justin up and letting him find his way on his own. I think this was one of those times; being there for Justin, but also letting him know that he had complete faith in the fact that Justin would come out of it all right.
Reviewer: vic32 (Signed) · Date: June 27, 2018 08:31 AM · On: Abide With Me
Awe Brian that is an incredible thing you have done for Justin, a mark of true love. This has moved me so much.
Author's Response: I'm glad you felt touches by Brian's gesture. I wouldn't expect anything else form him ;-)
Reviewer: vic32 (Signed) · Date: June 27, 2018 08:10 AM · On: Abide With Me
I can feel the fear they are feeling jump off the page, I hope they pick the best and safe option for success.
Author's Response: It is a very scary situation to be in, especially for someone as young as Justin. Good thing he has Brian there for support :-)
Reviewer: vic32 (Signed) · Date: June 26, 2018 04:58 PM · On: Abide With Me
How Brian got through that I don’t know. I’m glad he stayed strong for Justin because he really needs a strong shoulder right now.
Author's Response: I think Brian specializes in 'strong shoulders', whether it's for Justin or Micheal or Lindsay...or anyone else close to him. He just has to learn that, from time to time, he could do with a strong shoulder as well...
Reviewer: vic32 (Signed) · Date: June 26, 2018 04:13 PM · On: Abide With Me
I’m so proud of Brian in your story he is being strong in the right way in supporting Justin. This is not easy and facing this together will see them through.
Author's Response: Justin is lucky to have a pillar of strength like Brian, but it is hard for Brian as well. I like to think that Brian has strong morals, as well as a strong love for Justin of course, that will often lead him to do the right thing.
Reviewer: vic32 (Signed) · Date: June 26, 2018 03:43 PM · On: Abide With Me
More tears, I’m so glad Brian was there. I hope he never lets go. I wanna hug them both. You are writing this so beautifully x
Author's Response: Thanks! There's a special place in my heart for angst, as you might have noticed ;-)
Reviewer: vic32 (Signed) · Date: June 26, 2018 02:55 PM · On: Abide With Me
Omg my insides and tied up in knots. Will Justin be ok, will Brian stick by him. What’s next. Omg this is only the first chapter and it’s akre so amazing.
Author's Response: Glad you're enjoying it! (Apologies for the delay in replying to your review.) Thanks so much for reading!
Reviewer: vic32 (Signed) · Date: June 20, 2018 12:15 PM · On: White and the Colour Within
Fantastic, you did yourself proud with this story. I love that Brian treated Justin how z Justin wanted to be treated and even took the telling off from Deb well. Justin and Brian are great together in your story and they will remain strong.
Brilliant work x
Author's Response: Thank you :-) I'm very glad you enjoyed this story. It was actually one of the very first stories I ever wrote, way back in 2007. Glad folks are still reading it now and then ;-) Thank you so much for reading and for your wonderful reviews!
Reviewer: vic32 (Signed) · Date: June 20, 2018 12:07 PM · On: White and the Colour Within
You sure know how to write an amazing story don’t you. My heart was gripped and melting at Brian in his. His memory of what his father did and what his mom made him so broke me. I love the love you have between our boys I thank you for that.
Amazing work x
Author's Response: I'm so glad that you are enjoying this story, and that it's hitting you in the 'feels' *g*. There is a special place in my heart for a sensitive Brian :-)
Reviewer: vic32 (Signed) · Date: June 20, 2018 09:04 AM · On: White and the Colour Within
Oh wow I could feel everything in this chapter crying floods of tears.
Author's Response: *Hands you a kleenex* :-D
Reviewer: vic32 (Signed) · Date: June 20, 2018 07:18 AM · On: White and the Colour Within
Boy oh boy that was emotional my gut was tied In knots reading. So wonderfully written x
Author's Response: I'm glad it kept you on your emotional toes ;-)
Reviewer: vic32 (Signed) · Date: June 19, 2018 05:04 PM · On: White and the Colour Within
Daphne is great and such an amazing friend to Justin, I loved how you wrote this chapter x
Author's Response: Glad you enjoyed it :-) There has always been a specail place in my heart for Justin and Daphne's friendship. They are really good for each other, in so many ways. Thanks for your review!
Reviewer: vic32 (Signed) · Date: June 19, 2018 05:01 PM · On: White and the Colour Within
Gosh I could feel his panic and fear , poor Justin.
Author's Response: It would be pretty scary to be in his predicament, for sure!
Reviewer: vic32 (Signed) · Date: June 19, 2018 12:51 PM · On: Alright
That was fantastic, so full of every emotion. My heart was pounding for Justin and e etything he went through. I love that Brian took such care of him. You can see and feel the live between them.
You our did an amazing job with this story so interesting to see it changed to Justin like that. Xx
Author's Response: Thanks! I'm really glad you enjoyed this story. It was actually the first B/J fic I ever wrote ;-) Thanks so much for reading and for your wonderful review!
Reviewer: Enohvee1875 (Signed) · Date: January 31, 2018 01:09 AM · On: White and the Colour Within
Beautiful story. Justin brings out the best in Brian. Thank goodness for Daphne. She is one of my favorite minor characters. Had she not gone to Brian, Justin would have suffered in silence.
Author's Response: Thanks :-) I'm thrilled that you enjoyed this fic. I've always been a fan of Daphne, too. And Emmett too, actually. They both have that sense of being great friends, but not taking any bullshit. Justin was very lucky to have Daphne in this story. Thanks again for reading and for your wonderful review!
Reviewer: Enohvee1875 (Signed) · Date: January 30, 2018 07:03 AM · On: Alright
I just had to read this one again. Loved it just as much if not more than the first time.
Author's Response: Glad you enjoyed it. This was the first B/J fic I ever wrote - more than ten years ago! Seems like it's been a long time. Thanks so much for reading and for your review!
Reviewer: nickknack (Signed) · Date: September 17, 2017 01:51 AM · On: Abide With Me
Second time around this story has been just as emotional and satisfying as the first. Not sure what drew me back but well worth the time.
Author's Response: I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed this story again the second time around :-) Thanks so much for re-reading!
Reviewer: Gibgirl (Signed) · Date: August 08, 2017 08:17 PM · On: White and the Colour Within
Great story. Well done
Author's Response: Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for reading :-)
Reviewer: Flo3241 (Signed) · Date: June 24, 2017 08:19 PM · On: Abide With Me
Okay so I've just realised after scrolling through the comment section that I have actually read this series before. About 3 years ago. The only reason I am aware of this is because I found the comments I left and your replies. I am just seeing the replies so sorry and thanks for replying to them.
Anyways I have just read through this and I would have to say it's still as brilliant as the first time I read it. I had a feeling I had read it before but I wasn't sure. No wonder I had them all on my favourite. Was definitely worth the re-read. You'er such a brilliant writer. Hope you write more.
Author's Response: LOL ;-) I know I've done that before - not realizing I've read a story until I'm easily halfway through it ;-) I'm thrilled that you enjoyed this fic as much the second time though. This is one of my personal favorites as well. I really hope get back into writing again soon - it's just a matter of finding the time... Thanks again for reading and for your lovely review. I really appreciate it.
Reviewer: Flo3241 (Signed) · Date: June 24, 2017 12:27 PM · On: White and the Colour Within
This was absolutely brilliant. Loved it. Off to read the sequel. Can't believe I'm only just reading this series they've been in my favourite list for years now.👀
Author's Response: I'm thrilled that you enjoyed it ;-) Thank you so much for reading and for your lovely review. It means a lot :-)
Reviewer: Flo3241 (Signed) · Date: June 24, 2017 08:37 AM · On: Alright
This was absolutely amazing! Forgot I added this to my favourite. Couldn't remember reading It either even though it sounded familiar and was on the list.....I can't believe it's your first fic. Just brilliant. I rarely read one short's but I was drawn to this one, can't wait to read the rest. Which are also in my favourite folder.
Author's Response: Hi there! Thanks so much for all your wonderful review, and my apologies for the delay in getting back to them. I'm very glad you enjoyed this story, and I'm also very pleased it made it onto your favorite's list. I'm glad you also enjoyed the other stories in this series *g* Thanks so much for reading and for your wonderful review!
Reviewer: chenlina (Anonymous) · Date: May 19, 2017 06:50 AM · On: Cancer and Justin Series
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Reviewer: nickknack (Signed) · Date: March 30, 2017 10:48 AM · On: Alright
Good story, a very easy read. If this is your first fiction you have a fabulous writing future ahead :-)
Author's Response: Thanks :-) I'm happy you enjoyed this story - it was indeed where it all began for me (forty-something stories later *g*) Thanks so much for reading and for your wonderful review.
Reviewer: Enohvee1875 (Signed) · Date: July 06, 2016 04:15 AM · On: Abide With Me
When I read how Brian responds to Justin's SOS all disheveled, I knew this story would be amazing, touching, and dramatic. Thank you for sharing!
Author's Response: I'm so thrilled that you enjoyed this story :-) Thanks so much for reading and for your wonderful review. I appreciate it so much!
Reviewer: Enohvee1875 (Signed) · Date: May 30, 2016 02:02 AM · On: Alright
I can't believe this was your first story. It was beautifully written. I enjoy reading about a caring and protective Brian.
Author's Response: Thanks - I'm really glad you liked this story. I started off as a huge fan of the hurt/comfort genre, which I guess shows here. I've always had a soft spot for protective!Brian. Thanks so much for reading and for your wonderful review!
Reviewer: BritinForever (Signed) · Date: April 23, 2016 07:13 PM · On: Abide With Me
This story was so amazing! True love at it's finest. Thanks for sharing.
Author's Response: I'm thrilled that you're enjoying this story - it's was one of my favorites to write :-) Thanks so much for reading and for our wonderful review!
Reviewer: BritinForever (Signed) · Date: April 23, 2016 06:30 PM · On: Abide With Me
Oh my goodness! I'm loving this heartbreaking story. Thanks for sharing.
Author's Response: Glad you enjoyed it :-) Thanks so much for reading and for your lovely reviews. I really appreciate them!
Reviewer: BritinForever (Signed) · Date: April 23, 2016 03:57 PM · On: Alright
Great fic. Thanks for sharing.
Author's Response: I'm glad you enjoyed this fic. It was the very first QaF story I ever wrote! Thanks so much for reading and for your wonderful review :-)
Reviewer: Flo3241 (Signed) · Date: December 31, 2015 01:45 PM · On: Abide With Me
Just Beautifull...Love it!..you might think this is weird but after reading the last paragraph I was clapping and saying Beautifull repeatedly in my mind haha.
Its Brilliantly written, I absolutely love the series. Wish they were more stories like this.
Author's Response: Thanks you so much for your review and, again, my apologies for the delay in replying to it - for some reason I never got a notifiaction that you'd left this review... Anyway, I do really apprecaite you having taken the time to leave this feedback, and I'm so thrilled that you enjoyed this story :-) Thanks again for reading and for your lovely review!
Reviewer: Flo3241 (Signed) · Date: December 30, 2015 12:11 PM · On: White and the Colour Within
So realistic. Love it.
Author's Response: Eeek! Sorry I didn't see your comment until just now!! Sorry for the belated reply. I'm so happy that you enjoyed this story! Thanks so much for reading and for the wonderful review :-)
Reviewer: Flo3241 (Signed) · Date: December 29, 2015 11:58 AM · On: Alright
Loved this...it's brilliantly written too.
Author's Response: Glad you enjoyed this! Sorry it took so long to reply to this review - I only just saw it! Thanks again for reading and for your wonderful review :-)
Reviewer: nickknack (Signed) · Date: November 22, 2015 05:20 AM · On: Alright
I can't quite believe this was your first fanfic, it is so very well written and captured my attention very quickly. I loved it and very pleased to see you kept writing. I am swiftly moving on to your next story:-)
Author's Response: Thanks ;-) Yes, this is where it all began! I'm really glad you enjoyed this fic. Thanks so much for reading and for your wonderful reviews. It is always great to hear from a reader!
Reviewer: misseshermionemalfoy (Signed) · Date: October 11, 2015 07:21 AM · On: Abide With Me
Brian to the rescue!
Author's Response: Indeed ;-) Thanks for reading!
Reviewer: nickknack (Signed) · Date: July 30, 2015 12:08 PM · On: Abide With Me
Heartbreaking and heart warming. Powerful story.
Author's Response: Thanks, I'm so thrilled you enjoyed this story and found it meaningful ;-) Thanks again for reading and for your wonderfule review!
Reviewer: nickknack (Signed) · Date: July 29, 2015 10:00 PM · On: White and the Colour Within
Very touching
Author's Response: Glad you enjoyed it ;-) Thanks so much for reading, and for your review!
Reviewer: nickknack (Signed) · Date: July 29, 2015 11:05 AM · On: Alright
Despite the subject I loved this story.
Author's Response: I'm glad you enjoyed the story ;-) This was the first B/J fic I ever wrote, and I'm thrilled that you liked it. Thanks so much for reading and for your lovely comment!
Reviewer: nickknack (Signed) · Date: July 29, 2015 11:05 AM · On: Alright
Despite the subject I loved this story.
Reviewer: nickknack (Signed) · Date: April 21, 2015 11:37 AM · On: White and the Colour Within
Heartfelt and realistic. I loved this story
Author's Response: I'm glad you liked it, and found it somewhat plausible ;-) Thanks again for reading, and for your thoughtful review. I really appreciate it!
Reviewer: nickknack (Signed) · Date: April 20, 2015 09:23 PM · On: Alright
I loved this. Good to see this compassionate and supportive side of Brian
Author's Response: Thanks! I'm very glad you enjoyed this story. I have a soft spot for supprtive!Brian :-) Thanks again for reading and for your wonderful comment. I appreacite it so much :-)
Reviewer: nickknack (Signed) · Date: April 20, 2015 09:23 PM · On: Alright
I loved this. Good to see this compassionate and supportive side of Brian
Reviewer: chandrika (Anonymous) · Date: February 21, 2015 01:02 PM · On: Alright
thank you for sharing this wonderful story
i like your language very much
Author's Response: Thanks! I'm really glad you enjoyed this story. It was the first B/J fic I ever wrote ;-) Thanks again for reading and for your review - I appreciate it very much.
Reviewer: arakiss (Signed) · Date: May 29, 2014 04:02 PM · On: Alright
This is better than alright, this is fantastic :)
Author's Response: I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for reading and for your wonderul review. I really appreciate it :-)
Reviewer: vlsope2@yahoo.com (Anonymous) · Date: January 18, 2014 11:36 PM · On: Alright
I couldn't believe this was your first story, well written and wonderful details. You picked a heavy topic but you brought many ideas of the treatment and Justin's ordeal. thank you.
Author's Response: Thanks :-) I'm very glad you enjoyed this story. When I started writing B/J fiction, I was really into the protective!Brian verse, and this subject seemed to fit well with what I wanted to express. It still seems a little rough around the edges to me, but it was my first attempt and I like it for that :-) Thanks again for reading and for your lovely review!
Reviewer: Saskya (Signed) · Date: November 17, 2013 11:00 PM · On: Alright
nice story. thanks
Author's Response: I'm really glad you enjoyed it :-) This was actually the first QaF fic I ever wrote, way back in 2007 *g* Thanks so much for reading and for your wonderfil review. It means a lot :-)
Reviewer: Al (Anonymous) · Date: March 13, 2013 02:17 AM · On: Abide With Me
wow!
Author's Response: I'm thrilled you thoughts so ;-) Thanks so much for reading and for your wonderful review!
Reviewer: Al (Anonymous) · Date: March 13, 2013 12:29 AM · On: White and the Colour Within
Good story
Author's Response: Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for reading :)
Reviewer: Al (Anonymous) · Date: March 12, 2013 01:30 PM · On: Alright
Sad that Justin has cancer.
Funny story! You did a great job of writing.
Author's Response: Thanks :-) I'm glad you enjoyed it. This was actually the very first B/J story I ever attempted (I have written over 35 now) - it seems a long time ago now! Thanks again for reading and for your wonderful comment. It means a lot :-)
Reviewer: Shauna (Anonymous) · Date: December 20, 2012 10:40 PM · On: Abide With Me
This chapter literally made me cry.
Author's Response: I'm glad you found it so meaningful :-) Thanks so much for reading, and again for your lovely review. I appreciate it so much!
Reviewer: Shauna (Anonymous) · Date: December 20, 2012 10:08 PM · On: Alright
I could not tell this was ur first story. Not by a long shot. Well done
Author's Response: Aw, thanks Shauna :-) I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for reading and for your wonderful comment. It means a lot.
Reviewer: no sleep (Anonymous) · Date: November 02, 2012 02:02 PM · On: Alright
I got home late at night needing to take my mind off of a rough day and decided to read a little QAF. I made the mistake of reading an irritating story that left me wanting to bleach my brain. You are one of the writers I can count on that would always work as a balm for bad day or bad story.
I was surprised I had not read this one. Justin dancing around the office was hilarious. I thought this was excellent to be an first fic. I see that you were really into the Justin/cancer thing. The thing I love about these stories is that Brian is so caring and loving. Oh, Justin on the bathroom floor and Brian reaming him out for it on the phone once was also priceless.
Excellent job!
Sandra:)
Author's Response: Thanks Sandra *hugs* I'm glad this story was able to help you relax a little :-)
'Alright' was the first QaF story I ever wrote - and it shows. Occasionally I've been tempted to revise this story to make it a little less fluffy, but I decided to leave it 'as is' because it was my inaugural fanfic. At the time, I was very much into the idea of protective!Brian, which I suppose it why the 'Justin with cancer' series arose. This was also before I'd really learned to appreciated the complexity of Brian's character - I had yet to see seasons three and five when I started writing in the fandom in 2007, which is where a lot of Brian's inner character really comes out. Still, I like parts of this story and I'm so glad you enjoyed them as well!
Thanks so much for reading and for your wonderful comment, as always :-)
Reviewer: no sleep (Signed) · Date: October 22, 2012 03:54 AM · On: White and the Colour Within
I wanted a weed...
I love the analogy. I had to get away from the anorexic stories for a while and decided to explore this Justin cancer fic. I must have read this some time ago and don't know if I reviewed it at that time. I was such a lurker, initially, LOL.
I have just finished reading Between the Crosses again and found myself looking for Lionheart in this fic. This is a different Justin born of different circumstances. I find it interesting that you started this fic at the point of after Justin has left Ethan. It makes Brian's involvement all the more special. Justin's anxiety is twofold because of his guilt over leaving Brian and then having cancer. Angst galore.
Author's Response: Hey Sandra :-) Once again, my profuse apologies for not getting to your wonderful comments this week. I promise, promise, promise I will - they all mean so much to me :-) It's just that I'm having a bit of a struggle wrangling my work and... well, pretty much any other aspect of my life into the same space together. *sigh* In any case, thank you so much for your wonderful comment on this story. I wrote it over five years ago now - it was the very first multi-chaptered story I ever wrote. At that point, I was hugely into protective!Brian and a Justin-with-cancer theme seemed to be an ideal platform upon which to explore this. If I wrote it again, I would make Justin a stronger character and Brian a little less open in his affection, but I think perhaps I got the dynamic right for a first pass ;-) You're right in that this is a very different Justin than the one in 'Between the Crosses'. That Justin had a much harsher past and a heavier load to bear... but this Justin's load is not exactly a feather weight either. As you say, he's having to deal with the duel burdens of anxiety over Ethan and guilt over leaving Brian... Isn't angst fun? *g*
Thanks again for your wonderful comment, and my apologies again for being so sluggish in getting back to them. I can only promise you that I will, for sure :-) *hugs*
Reviewer: nor (Anonymous) · Date: September 13, 2012 01:47 AM · On: Abide With Me
Great story, im just a little sad it doesnt have a sequel. It would be nice to know how their life will return to normal after all the hardships.
But thanx for sharing this story with us :)
Author's Response: Thanks again, Nor :-) I'm thrilled that you enjoyed this story! A sequel might have been nice, but I guess one of my fanfic writing 'signatures' is to leave stories about illnesses open-ended. Expecting a 'happily ever after' isn't realistic, and after these experiences, their lives will never return to the way they were before. They can't. But there is that feeling of hope that life will get better and that they'll find a new 'normal'. I kind of like to think of the end of this story as a beginning, not as an end ;-)
Thanks again for reading, and for taking the time to leave this wonderful review. It means a lot :-)
Reviewer: nor (Anonymous) · Date: September 12, 2012 09:39 PM · On: Abide With Me
Hello, i hope you still get this review, bec. i saw the last one was submitted 4 years ago.
I just wanted to say that this story is amazing. As i rewatched QAF a week ago and reached season 4 where Brian got cancer, I was thinking what would happen if the situation was reversed? so I searched in google in hope for a fanfic, and not only i found one, i found a GREAT ONE!! Its only the first chapter but the last words made me really happy inside. It was so Brian.
There are some B/J fics where the names are the same but the characteristics are different from the main story, so eventually i loose interest but in this one i can almost see them as they are living in my mind :D thank you :D
ps: sorry if my english is bad, i still get confused about the tenses and other stuff
Author's Response: Hi Nor! Thanks for your wonderful review. I'm actually still an active fanfiction writer - the stories on my profile here are arranged alphabetically, not by date. I actually posted my most recent story here last week :-)
I'm so glad you enjoyed this story! (I'm amused that you found it through Google - I wouldn't expect it to turn up there! *g*) When I started writing fanfic, I was really into the hurt/comfort genre. I'd really liked the cancer arch in the show, but I always wished that they'd done more with it. It could have given us such great insight into Brian's character. So I decided to explore it myself, but this time having it be Justin who was the one with cancer. I'm really glad you found the characters to be ICC - I can get into Brian's head pretty easily, but I always worry that my Justin is not always right. I'm glad you think he is ;-)
Thanks again for reading and for your wonderful review. It means a lot and I appreciate it so much :-)
P.S. Your English is almost flawless! I wouldn't know it wasn't your first language if you hadn't mentioned it!
Reviewer: Christinalin (Signed) · Date: July 01, 2012 12:52 AM · On: White and the Colour Within
Awww this is really sweet :) i like it :).
Author's Response: Thanks :-) I'm so thrilled you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for reading and for your wonderful review. It means a lot :-)
Reviewer: yvonnereid (Signed) · Date: November 16, 2011 05:20 AM · On: White and the Colour Within
Your story is very well written,I enjoyed it alot.I am off to read the sequel now :)
Author's Response: Thanks Yvonne! I'm really glad you liked this story - it was the second B/J fic I ever wrote. (I had a big cancer!fetish at that point...) I really hope you'll like 'Abide with Me' as well. Thanks so much for reading, and for your wonderful review. As always *hugs*
Reviewer: ColorLet23 (Signed) · Date: September 08, 2011 05:23 AM · On: Alright
Even after all these years, I just want to say that I am still in love with this story!!!
Author's Response: And I'm so thrilled you are :-) This was my very first B/J fic *is nostalgic*, and it does seem like a long time ago - July 2007. I'm so happy that you still enjoy it. Thanks so much for reading, and for your very wonderful review. *hugs*
Reviewer: JustBeAQueen (Signed) · Date: June 28, 2011 09:11 AM · On: Alright
Awesome! Beautiful and Perfect! Or in the inevitable and immortal words of Brian Kinney: not bad!
Author's Response: I'm very glad you enjoyed it! This was the very first fic I ever write, so I'm thrilled it gets a Brian Kinney "not bad" ;-) Thanks so much for reading and for your wonderful review. It means a lot :-D
Reviewer: undercontrol (Signed) · Date: February 15, 2011 06:50 AM · On: White and the Colour Within
The most beautiful fanfic ever written. I have read this story multiple times and everytime I read it, it breaks and mends my heart. Amazing story.
Author's Response: Yikes! I can't beleive I missed this wonderful comment!! *facepalm* Well, I just want you to know now that it means a lot to me, so thank you so much. I'm so thrilled that you enjoy this story so much. Thank you again for reading, and for your must wonderful comment. My profound aplogies for not relying to this sooner...
Reviewer: Jenny (Anonymous) · Date: February 12, 2011 03:46 AM · On: White and the Colour Within
Thank you so much for this amazing and beautiful story. Great use of colors, I love it.
I can see the rainbow too! :)
Author's Response: I'm so glad you enjoyed this story, and that you enjoyed the use of the colours :) Thanks so much for reading and for all of your wonderful reviews. They really mean a lot :-D
Reviewer: Jenny (Anonymous) · Date: February 12, 2011 03:31 AM · On: White and the Colour Within
Yeah I agree, Justin is Brians "Fucking Wonder".
Author's Response: LOL ;-) I think I would have to agree with Brian on this one, too. But we can't forget that Brian is a 'fucking wonder', too ;)
Reviewer: Jenny (Anonymous) · Date: February 12, 2011 03:16 AM · On: White and the Colour Within
Oh my God, Justin is so brave and so is Brian. I'm off to the next chapter.
Author's Response: I'm glad you're still enjoying it ;-) Thanks so much for your reviews on the chapters. I appreciate it so much.
Reviewer: Jenny (Anonymous) · Date: February 12, 2011 03:04 AM · On: White and the Colour Within
Thank God Justin isn't alone in this and Brian is there for him for support.
Author's Response: I've always had a little bit of a fetish for protective!Brian. It's great when Brian hows how much he really cares :)
Reviewer: Jenny (Anonymous) · Date: February 12, 2011 02:37 AM · On: White and the Colour Within
Daphne is such a good friend to Justin.
Yeah, Brian should know!
Author's Response: I've always though the friendship between Justin and Daphne, and the way Brian and Daphne interact, to be very interesting. Daphne is a great friend to Justin. She always wants what's best for him - Brian, in this case. Thanks again for reading and for your wonderful review!
Reviewer: Jenny (Anonymous) · Date: February 12, 2011 02:31 AM · On: White and the Colour Within
I'm already bound. Can't wait for more.
Author's Response: LOL ;-) I'm glad you're 'hooked' ;-) I hope you enjoy it! Thanks so much for reading and for your comment!
Reviewer: Bigdogz09 (Signed) · Date: January 10, 2011 10:26 PM · On: Alright
Beautiful story, love the last moment where B carries J out of the building.
I'm such a fan of your writing.
Author's Response: I'm so glad you enjoyed this story! Thanks so much for reading and for your kind words - they really mean a lot ;-)
Reviewer: no sleep (Signed) · Date: January 09, 2011 02:51 PM · On: Alright
I can't believe this was your first one. I can see how this lead to Abide with Me.
Author's Response: I was a big fan of the caner arch and of protective!Brian ;-) This was the first plot bunny that came to mind when I decided to try my hand at writing fiction instead of just reading it. Thanks so much for reading! :-D
Reviewer: Jessikaa (Signed) · Date: November 07, 2010 11:28 PM · On: Alright
Amazing. Really, it was tearful but at the same time hopeful. I really liked it! =)
Author's Response: I'm so glad you enjoyed it and found it both sad but optimistic :-) Thanks very much for reading and for your review!
Reviewer: eastlea (Anonymous) · Date: January 19, 2009 01:14 AM · On: Alright
Oh wow! I loved it - oh the angst! You've ticked all my hurt comfort buttons. I'm heading off to read some more of your fic. Thank you (and keep on writing Sapphire)
Author's Response: Thanks :-) I'm so glad that you enjoyed this story, and that your hurt/comfort buttons were tickled :-) Thanks so much for reading, and for your wonderful review! I really appreciate it very much :-D
Reviewer: cat lover (Anonymous) · Date: December 31, 2008 06:07 AM · On: Abide With Me
Ok, I am an awful reader - I have read this now at least 3 times and never reviewed. But I love this story, it is one of my all-time favorites. When I realized I had never reviewed, I was ashamed because I know author's should hear when people like their work. Anyway, thank you for posting it!
Author's Response: Hey there! Thanks so much for your review- it's always so awesome to hear from readers, and I appreciate it so much :-D I'm very glad that you enjoy this story, and I'm thrilled that you count it among your favorites. Thank you so much for reading, and thanks once again for your wonderful review. Happy New Year!
Reviewer: calisurferchic (Anonymous) · Date: October 27, 2008 04:14 AM · On: Abide With Me
I am becoming repetitive in my reviews but I am actually tearing up! This is so engrossing and hearthbreaking!
Author's Response: LOL! I think I might be getting repetitive in my responses as well ;-) But they're all genuine ;-D Thank you so much for reading- I'm so happy that you enjoyed this story! Thanks again for reading, and for all your wonderful reviews!
Reviewer: calisurferchic (Anonymous) · Date: October 27, 2008 03:03 AM · On: Abide With Me
I loved the predessor to this story and i already love this one too!
Author's Response: I'm so glad you enjoyed 'The Colour Within', and that you're enjoying this story, too. Thanks so much for reading, and for your wonderful review!
Reviewer: cattabella (Anonymous) · Date: October 27, 2008 02:50 AM · On: White and the Colour Within
that was beautiful and well written. Amazing.
Author's Response: Thanks! I'm very glad that you've enjoyed this story! I appreciate your review very much!:-D
Reviewer: Kat (Signed) · Date: July 21, 2008 11:34 PM · On: Abide With Me
What an amazing, heartfelt, touching, loving and beautiful story! Love really did conquer all for our B/J! One of the best stories I've ever read!
Author's Response: Thanks Kat! I'm honoured by all your wonderful adjectives ;) I'm so pleased that you've enjoyed this story- as I said, it's one of my favorites, too ;) Thanks again for reading and for all your wonderful reviews!
Reviewer: Kat (Signed) · Date: July 21, 2008 12:59 AM · On: Abide With Me
Just when everything was going so well for Justin, his world comes to a stop. I'm glad he at least sent an S.O.S. to Brian and that Brian replied.
Author's Response: Of course he did ;) Poor Justin- I felt bad throwing him to the sharks again, but it was all worth it in the end ;) 'Abide With Me' is one of my personal favorites, so I hope you've enjoyed it! Thanks so much for reading, as always, and for all your much-loved reviews!
Reviewer: Kat (Signed) · Date: July 21, 2008 12:47 AM · On: White and the Colour Within
This was really well done. I love the use of the colors and the way you had different definitions for them. I also love and adore "protective Brian"! Great job =)
Author's Response: Thanks again, Kat ;) I'm a huge fan of 'protective Brian' (as you may have guessed ;)). I really glad you enjoyed this story, and that you liked the use of the colours. Thank you so much for reading and for your wonderful review!
Reviewer: Kat (Signed) · Date: July 19, 2008 10:15 AM · On: Alright
I've read this once before, but this is my first time commenting on it. This was really well done and I loved your Brian and Justin! I'm gonna check out your other fics as well =)
Author's Response: Thanks Kat ;) I'm very pleased that you enjoyed this story and that you liked the characters. Thank you so much for reading- I hope you find something else you like ;) And thanks again for your wonderful review!
Reviewer: maritess (Anonymous) · Date: May 31, 2008 07:26 PM · On: Abide With Me
hi, i can't post a review at Dops LJ where i read this beautiful and amazing story of yours. lo and behold MW is back!!!!!! so, i want to tell you that i really love the story, it makes me cry and miss justin and brian!!!!! thanks
Author's Response: Thanks! I'm so glad you enjoyed this story! I think it might be one of my favorites, too ;) And I'm really glad MW is back, as well- hooray! BTW, this story is now posted on my LJ as well. I hope the version you read was the 'edited version'- I had this story beta'd because I knew there were a lot of spelling errors in it, and then ended up giving it a bit of an overhaul while I was at it ;) Anyway, thank you SO musch for leaving this reveiw- I do really appreciate it very much!
Reviewer: gerri (Signed) · Date: May 01, 2008 04:29 PM · On: Abide With Me
That was one of the most amazing fics I have ever read and I must be up to thousands by now. It was raw, painful, beautiful, heroic, sad but never pitiful. I would like to thankyou for sharing such deep emotion and love in this story through these two characters that do deserve a happy ending, one you have masterfully suplied.
Author's Response: Thank you so much! Your comment really does mean an awful lot to me. This story is one of my two favourites (the other being 'The Lark Still Bravely Singing'), and it was certainly a labour of love. Of couse, personal satisifaction should always be the main goal of writing, but so much of that satisfaction comes from knowing that the words are read and appreciated by others. So really, I should be thanking you :) I really am so very pleased you enjoyed this.
Reviewer: gerri (Signed) · Date: May 01, 2008 01:15 PM · On: White and the Colour Within
So heartfelt and caring the method you have used to describe Justin's emotions, well done.
Author's Response: Thanks :) This was the second fic I ever wrote, and I think it was in this story that I really got a feel for describing thoughts and emotions. This was also when I got hopelesly addicted to hurt/ comfort :) I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for reading and for your review!!
Reviewer: gerri (Signed) · Date: May 01, 2008 01:05 PM · On: Alright
I cannot believe this is your first fic...I wil now begin to read everything you have ever written. I don't care if I don't sleep for days.
Author's Response: Thanks :) I warn you in advance, there is an awful lot to read- basically ten months of hopeless writing addiction ;) Hope you find some stories that you like. Thanks so much for reading and for your reveiw!!!
Reviewer: Blackwell (Anonymous) · Date: April 30, 2008 10:43 PM · On: White and the Colour Within
Your story is f*cking amazing. You should be really proud of it(especially considering it was your first) ;) By the way, all your stories are. I can only guess that you got the gift, darling, and you use it well ;) Wishing you the best, Black.
Author's Response: Thanks :) As you guessed, I do adore writing. And I am so inspired by this world that the ideas and emotions just keep coming. Of course, personal satisfaction is the main goal of writing, but part of that satisfaction comes from knowing that people enjoy reading it. So I do honestly appreciate your comments, they mean a lot :) Thanks so much for reading and for your wonderful review!
Reviewer: louise (Anonymous) · Date: April 20, 2008 08:01 PM · On: Alright
Looking forward to your next fic.It was touching and yet very hot.
Author's Response: Thanks :) This story was my first attempt at B/J fiction (can you tell?). But I'm glad you enjoyed it ;) As for the next fic, I haven't yet quite decidied on which one of the hundred plot bunnies I want to chase. Generaly, the 'chosen bunny' will jump out at me, but it hasn't happened yet. But it will, I'm sure. Thanks for reading and for your comment!!
Reviewer: Big J (Anonymous) · Date: April 18, 2008 06:34 AM · On: Alright
This was sooooo good. Loved Brian, so understanding and gentle. Poor Justin having to put up with all this crap. Loved your sense of humour and everything about it really, esp the ending.
Author's Response: Thanks- I'm glad you liked this one. It was my first ever fic, and I think I was still trying to develop my ideas on how Justin and, in particular, Brian would think and act. It made writing 'The Colour Within' easier though. Again, I'm glad you enjoyed it :) Thanks so much for reading and for your comment!
Reviewer: sjmpets3 (Signed) · Date: April 16, 2008 04:54 AM · On: Alright
this whole story was fantastic. i do remember reading it before, but well worth the re-read.
Author's Response: Thanks :) I still see this story as having 'training wheels'...Every time I got back and read it, I always think how much my 'Brian' has changed. But I'm glad you like it (again). Thanks for reading and for your awesome comments!
Reviewer: Karen (Anonymous) · Date: March 27, 2008 03:57 AM · On: White and the Colour Within
Wonderful story! I really like the way you used the colors- and the last sentence was perfect!
Author's Response: Thanks :) I occationally like to do some painting, so I guess the colour thing comes naturally. Thanks so much for readinga nd for your reveiw!!
Reviewer: Anno53 (Anonymous) · Date: March 24, 2008 05:02 AM · On: Abide With Me
Bravo! Fantastic story!
Reviewer: edom (Signed) · Date: March 22, 2008 05:21 PM · On: Abide With Me
Very powerful. I love it.
Author's Response: Thanks! I really glad you enjoyed it. The subjects it deals with are very powerful and the story seemed to follow suit. Thanks for the review!
Reviewer: sjmpets3 (Signed) · Date: March 16, 2008 07:45 PM · On: Abide With Me
i couldn't remember where in the story this chapter was so i read it again. big mistake. had to read the end through blurry eyes. gets me every time even though i know it's coming.
Author's Response: Yeah...Reading this story over again made me remember why it's one of my favorates. I'm glad you think the chapter still carries its compassion. Thanks for reading and reveiwing!
Reviewer: Ruth (Anonymous) · Date: March 14, 2008 04:38 PM · On: Alright
I love it!
Author's Response: Thanks! I'm so gald you liked it! Thanks for the review :)
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