Brian stared at the ceiling thinking if going crazy was worth it. It was only Monday and he knew already that the week was going to fucking torture him. His life just seemed more fucking tedious when he didn’t have Justin by his side. He knew that Justin was going to budge sooner or later but what he didn’t know was if he was going to still be sane when that happened. Brian closed his eyes and tried not to think about the blonde. He had tried everything he could think of to win Justin’s heart but the blonde was not budging. He still wondered if what Michael had said had been so bad or if Justin was using it as an excuse. There was a knock on is door and Cynthia came in. “Gardner wants to see you.” “Now,” “Yeah,” Brian nodded and got up. He buttoned his suit jacket and started walking when Cynthia stopped him. “Brian, what’s wrong? Are you okay? Just last week you were bouncing from the walls and now,” Cynthia said and frowned. “Now you are just like the boy who lost his puppy.” “Leave me the fuck alone.” “I’m just trying to be a friend here.” “I don’t need your fucking pity.” “It’s not pity, Brian. You are my boss and my friend and I just want to know that you are okay.” Cynthia said. “I just want you to share with me and maybe I could help.” “My life is fucking insane. I hate it. I hate my fucking life. There happy,” Brian asked. “I fucking shared. See what you can do about that?” Brian walked out of the office and into the hall. He closed his eyes and told himself not to cry. He reached Vance’s office and knocked twice before going in. “Hey Brian,” “You wanted to talk to me.” “Yeah, I want to know what’s going on.” “What are you talking about?” Brian asked sitting down. “In the last month you have managed to lose three accounts, Brian. You are not giving the company your best.” “In the last month I have managed to find six accounts. I have been giving you my best. I have been going through a rough time, Vance. You are lucky I came here and did my fucking best. So if you think it’s going to be better for me to just stay at home and deal with my personal problems you just let me know.” Vance stared at Brian and nodded. “Is there anything else?” “That would be all, Brian. Next time let me know you are having problems. Maybe I can help.” “I don’t think so.” Brian said and got up. “I have to go.” Brian walked out and went to his office to pick up his stuff. He needed to get home and get under the cold shower and stop the headache that was coming. He wanted to break something. Brian was pissed at Justin for not wanting him. But mostly he was pissed at himself for not being able to make Justin fall for him. Brian started asking himself what else he could do to bring the blonde into his arms. Brian wanted to be able to wake up in the mornings and see Justin’s face. He wanted to feel Justin’s warm body when he fell asleep. He wanted to fight with Justin over stupid things around the loft. He remembered Justin making breakfast for him and vise versa. He closed his eyes and started to see all the moments he took for granted when Justin was by his side. Brian frowned and wondered what the fuck had happened before. Brian wanted to know why he had memories of Justin before he even met him. Or why did he get another change to be with Justin again. Brian shook his head and opened the door to the loft. Brian dropped everything on the floor and closed the door. He went straight into the kitchen and took out a bottle of JB. There was nothing better to help him cope with his problems for the time being. After he had a couple of shots he went straight for the shower. Under the cold spray Brian let himself cry. He missed his Justin, his old Justin, the one that could take on the world just for Brian. Brian closed his eyes and tried to remember Justin’s smell. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brian scanned the bar and found who he was looking for. He walked directly to his best friend. “Michael,” “Hey Brian, how is it going?” Michael asked. “I haven’t seen you this past week.” “What exactly did you fucking tell Justin?” “Brian,” “Michael he won’t talk to me.” Brian said. “He says I’m just trying to use him.” “Well, aren’t you?” Michael asked. “Fuck Mikey, of course not,” Brian said. “I like him a lot.” Michael swallowed hard and then looked away. Brian rolled his eyes and took a deep breath. “Why did you do it?” “I didn’t want to see you get hurt.” Michael said. Brian nodded. “Thanks but like I said. I’m a big boy.” Michael smiled. “Buy me a beer,” Brian said. Michael nodded and asked for one. “Here,” “Thanks.” “So what are you going to do now?” Michael asked. “I’m not giving up.” Brian said. “What’s so fucking special about him?” Michael asked. “He is just a boy.” Brian shrugged. He wanted to tell Michael that even thought Justin was still young he was the one that would love him. Brian closed his eyes and smiled. Just thinking about the blonde make Brian feel like Justin was next to him. “Hello boys,” Emmett said. “Look who decided to drop in.” Emmett smiled with his hands on Justin’s shoulder. Daphne was from behind them with her two thumbs up. Brian smiled at Justin and then looked at Emmett. “What the fuck is he doing here?” Michael asked. Justin drew back. “Michael, shut the fuck up.” Brian said. “Didn’t we just talk about this?” “Yeah, you said you could take care of yourself but he is just playing with you.” Michael told Brian angrily. Justin pushed away and started to walk away from them. “Justin, wait a minute.” Brian said going after him. “Don’t run away from me again. “This was a bad idea.” Justin said. “No, it was a great idea. Trust me. Fuck what Michael has to say. Tell him to fuck off.” “I don’t think I have the guts to do that. He is your best friend.” “I’m keeping the position open. Want to apply?” Justin laughed. “Brian, you are funny.” “Justin, want to come with me to Lindsey’s opening?” Justin looked up and nodded. “I promise that I won’t cross into your personal space.” Brian said. “Maybe I want you to.” Justin said but then turned red. “Oh my god, I can’t fucking believe I said that.” “Me neither but it's good to know." Brian said. Brian pulled Justin to him and kissed him hard. Brian moaned into the kiss and grabbed Justin's ass. Justin pulled back and smiled. "Wow," "It only gets better baby." "Let's just take it slow." Justin said. Brian nodded. Justin smiled and looked back towards the bar. “Don’t think about him, baby. He is just jealous.” “Jealousy is a pathetic emotion.” Justin said. Brian smiled and hugged Justin. They were going to be okay. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debbie came out to find Brian, Michael, Justin, Emmett, Daphne and Ted sitting in a booth. She smiled at them and walked quickly towards them. She took their orders and then stopped to take a good look at them. “You guys look like shit,” Debbie said. “Thanks,” “Did something happen?” Debbie asked. “We were in the hospital.” Justin said. “My brother had an accident.” “You all know him?” Debbie asked. “Well, Daphne, Emmett and Ted do.” “I went to give moral support to them.” Michael said. “Why did you go?” Debbie asked looking at Brian. “Well, seeing how we are almost family I had to be there.” Brian said. “What are you talking about?” Debbie asked. “He and Justin are together.” Ted said. “What?” Debbie asked yelling from the top of his lungs. “Brian, you…” “No, wait, you don’t have to say anything. I know, believe me. You are an asshole and what the fuck are you thinking. Justin deserves way much more than you and if you dare hurt him a private part is going to be damage. Stand in line.” Debbie opened her mouth to say something but she smiled. “Oh you little shit.” Debbie said before she left. Justin smiled and kissed Brian on the cheek. Brian looked at him and smirked. “What made you change your mind about Brian?” Ted asked. Justin shrugged. “Emmett told me how much he had change.” Justin said. “Daphne kept saying he was hot. I had to give in.” “You have very wise friends.” Brian said smirking. “So are you two boyfriends now?” Daphne asked. “Brian doesn’t do boyfriends.” Michael said “Yeah I do.” Brian said glaring at Michael. "And yes we are." Michael glared back. “You two make such a cute couple.” Emmett said. “Please, I’m about to eat.” Michael said. “Fuck off, Mikey. If you don’t like it you don’t have to be here.” Brian said. “You are going to talk to me like that because of him?” Michael asked. “Justin is with me now, Mikey. You have to respect our relationship.” Brian said. "The world is going to end. He said the R word." Ted said. Brian rolled his eyes and looked away from Michael. Michael frowned and looked at Justin. Suddenly everyone had fallen silent. They were all just looking at everywhere but themselves. “What’s going on?” Debbie asked coming with their drinks. “I have to go.” Michael said getting up and walking away. “What’s with him?” Debbie asked. Brian shook his head and put his hand on Justin’s thigh. Nothing else matter.