Midnight Whispers
QAF Brian and Justin Fanfiction
Reviews For Why Not With Me
Reviewer: Naughty_teaspoon (Signed) · Date: May 19, 2019 09:22 AM · On: Words Exchanged

I really love how they talk about everything and fix it. That's what a good relationship is. Great writing like always. 

Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: May 13, 2015 04:48 AM · On: Words Exchanged

I want to kill Joanie, she really fucked him up :(

Reviewer: JTSecrets (Signed) · Date: November 07, 2009 10:18 AM · On: Words Exchanged

Angst for sure was this chapter a bit. I was thinking of a dozen ways a person can deny a drink without it being an issue but then I'm not addicted to drinking. The details about Brian's mother added to the strory even more for the taperstry of Brian.



Author's Response:

That's an interesting point. I think in Brian's mind, any little change will draw attention because it's such an important move for him, and these changes have been so central in his life for the last 6 weeks or so. He is thinking much more about that than the fact that others aren't totally attuned to what's going on with him.

I'm happy that the aspect with his mother added something further to the story;  am trying to build up a little more into a potential meeting with her in the story. Thanks as always for your thoughts; glad that you're still reading! :)

Reviewer: sjmpets3 (Signed) · Date: November 05, 2009 12:12 AM · On: Words Exchanged

brilliant  chapter.



Author's Response:

Thank you!!!!! 

Reviewer: MissMoe (Anonymous) · Date: November 04, 2009 12:34 PM · On: Words Exchanged

Your progression of Brian is going so well. Also, I love the fact that there is conflict between Brian and Justin. So their relationship doesn't seem complacent or too perfect, you know? I really love your story, definetley something to read when I need to smile :) Especially since Justin called Brain 'Beautiful' in this chapter, yay!



Author's Response:

You're right -- I was happy when the fight scene flowed into the scene because it did seem more realistic, more natural. I love how much you love Brian's nickname! Thank goodness someone else enjoys it as much as I do.

Thanks as always for your support of the story! 

 

Reviewer: Debbie (Anonymous) · Date: November 04, 2009 09:03 AM · On: Words Exchanged

This chapter was very meaningful to both Brian and Justin.

You brought out very great examples of how each one of them felt in dealing with Brian's drinking issue.

Plus, I definitely love this story. Because I know that Brian and Justin will be together for all times.

I am grateful that you are a gifted writer. Please keep up the great work and I hope more stories in the future.

Debbie



Author's Response:

Oh, thank you so much! That is so sweet. I'm glad the examples ring true; they flowed very naturally once I thought about the context of dinner at Debbie's.  

Definitely they will always be together! *big smiles*

In the back of my mind I've been thinking about the issue of more stories. If I can think of any ideas that spark my interest, I will definitely have more, but somehow all of my ideas seem to be fitting into this story, so I don't know what is on the horizon.

Thanks again for your support! 

Reviewer: meme (Anonymous) · Date: November 04, 2009 07:52 AM · On: Words Exchanged

Reading this I feel like I’m listing to a man and woman talked and they both are in their teens or very early twenty which Justin is, When did Justin start walking on eggshell around brain, it’s  like now every little thing  get’s brain upset or anger at Justin it’s really is stupid the way he act some time and it; s stupid  how Justin had to always reassure brain that he love him and want to be there for him and with him that he’s a grow man who can think for himself. What they need to do is have a really good fight a man to man kick ass fight maybe than brain would see that Justin isn’t a pussy.



Author's Response:

That's interesting. I can honestly say I've never thought of it that way. Well, if you feel they are so out of character, I guess either you'd have to think of it as AU or just stop reading. It sounds to me that's pretty frustrating for you at this point. While you are entitled to any opinion or interpretation that you choose, I guess I just don't understand why you'd spend time to read a fic that you clearly disagree with so much. 

Thanks for your thoughts.

Reviewer: BluvsJ (Anonymous) · Date: November 03, 2009 10:53 PM · On: Words Exchanged

Ok... as to the last chapter... I understand Justin better now.... He wants Brian to keep making changes...but.. they were happening too fast for him to keep up with... as for this chapter... Their "Fight" was necessary...  it led them to discuss the reasons and motives behind many of the decisions they made to get to this point.... why Justin left NY..etc... I think its just what they needed to help them deal with everything and everyone as they move forward...



Author's Response:

Exactly -- Justin was just overwhelmed earlier. It is a lot -- especially since it's only been approximately 40 days since Brian's first flashback, and only slightly over a month since he got back from New York (that's crazy, isn't it?). I think the idea of motives is one I'll be exploring a lot more in upcoming chapters; I'm glad you mentioned that. Thanks so much for your thoughts!

Reviewer: Eileen (Anonymous) · Date: November 03, 2009 09:52 PM · On: Words Exchanged

Thanks for sharing...   It is a good chapter.



Author's Response:

Hi! Thank you so much! I am excited that others enjoyed that chapter as much as I did. When the ideas started flowing together for it, it really excited me and I am glad you enjoyed it as well! Thanks so much for writing in!! :) :) :) 

Reviewer: edom (Signed) · Date: November 03, 2009 08:28 PM · On: Words Exchanged

I can see where Brian is coming from, not wanting to take anything away from Justin, but the thing is, Justin doesn't need it to feel good the way Brian do/did. It's not a great sacrifice for Justin to give up drinking since it's not as important to him.

I know Justin was nervous, but watching Brian like that is disrespectful in some way, like he doesn't trust him, doesn't think he can take care of himself, I can understand Brian's annoyance at that.

I'm glad they talked about it, but I feel they still haven't resolved it all the way, I hope they talk more on the subject.

Great chapter as usual.



Author's Response:

Yeah, I know what Justin did in watching so close was really obnoxious and distrustful, but I sympathize with him anyhow. It is a very oddly terrifying thing to watch something seem so close and yet seem to be slipping away -- potentially off a cliff -- in front of your own eyes. 

 

I definitely think it's a great sign that they talked through it on their own, but the issues warrant at least 2-3 more chapters I think. I will be pretty glad when they wrap up the addiction issue -- not that I'm sick of it, but I am afraid of becoming repetitive.

 

Thanks so much for the review!!! :)

Reviewer: bksbracelet (Anonymous) · Date: November 03, 2009 07:09 PM · On: Words Exchanged

Brillant chapter you really manage to get their voices and mix the love and angst beautifully.



Author's Response:

Thank you! It felt like it had been a little while since I'd been "angsty," though the next chapter has more of it. I really appreciate your calling the chapter loving as well -- I personally found the last scene very tender. Thanks so much for the always poetically - sweet reviews! :) :) 

Reviewer: Kitty_Ballou (Signed) · Date: November 03, 2009 06:55 PM · On: Words Exchanged

*sigh*

What should I say? It's sad, it's beautiful, it's amazing as always - and I am still impressed whenever I read this story/a new chapter! You're so deep in the thoughts of Brian + Justin, you seem to read their minds, they are so "pure" and - and theirselves... It's like a new season of Queer as folk! And it's wonderful! *hugs*



Author's Response:

Aww, thank you so much! I am surprised that it seems to be genuinely in character -- especially now that I have more time between chapters. I worry that maybe I'll lose a little bit in that time when I'm not writing.  I hope all is going well with you and that you will enjoy the next chapters just as much! 

Reviewer: templeton_ma (Anonymous) · Date: November 03, 2009 06:46 PM · On: Words Exchanged

"I trust you but I don’t trust the disease."

I like this sentence very much. That's what addiction is about.  And I like that dinner scene. The actions/reactions from each of them really reflect the internal struggles, especially the fear.

PS. Thanks for asking! I am still jobless but going to submit my first resume very soon. I think I am more at peace about the layoff now. I am going to take the time to rest up, get more exercise, and try to converage towards the job search battle mode. It's just harder to get there since the holiday season is coming and the job market is still pretty shitty.



Author's Response:

I think fear is exactly the right word. I think both of them are afraid at this point, and suddenly aware of things in a whole new way -- things that were previously done rather thoughtless. 

 

I know a couple of people (close friends) who have been struggling with this job market, too. I think it sounds like a great idea to try to make the best of it, make it productive, and just go one step at a time. I really hope it works out for the very best. :) 

Thanks so much for the thoguhts on the chapter!

Reviewer: Marny (Signed) · Date: November 03, 2009 02:05 PM · On: Words Exchanged

beautiful chapter, thanks



Author's Response:

I"m so glad that you enjoyed it! :)

Reviewer: Gina Marie (Signed) · Date: November 03, 2009 12:37 PM · On: Words Exchanged

Excellent!  The situation you presented here was perfect in demonstrating the mindfeilds I was talking about in my comment on the previous chapter.  Their first foray outside their safe zone and BAM!  Reality of the changes in their life hits them.  I can so relate to Justin in this.  My husband is an alcoholic, (over 20 years sober)  And I stopped drinking when he did.  Not that I ever drank much.  But it did make it easier on my husband, and our relationship if we both didn't drink.  Justin feels the same way, and Brian, understandably, feels Justin is giving up something because of him.  Justin needs to be honest about this with Brian.  For me, it didn't matter, like I said, I wasn't much of a drinker to begin with.  So it wasn't a big deal for me to stop.  Will it be for Justin?   These are the kinds of issues they will now have to deal with and you have them dealing with them in a very realistic way.

Love that they argued to.  I was waiting for that. lol.  Frustration goes hand in hand with changing old, bad habits.  It's natural that Brian would feel resentment towards Justin for 'watching' him. Justin is just scared for him, but Brian doesn't need the pressure.  

Great chapter. Love the direction you are going in. 



Author's Response:

Thank you so much. I am so just delighted that you like the story. When writing about Justin's worry watching Brian drink I was thinking of when I heard my dad order alcohol at a restaurant (he had quit drinking...). So...anyway, I just remember I think my heart stopped and my stomach fell through the floor. I don't think it was so much so for Justin, but it's the same gist I think.

it'll take a couple of chapters but hopefully they can get through these issues fairly comprehensively. I think it's going to be interesting to see how they decide to go "totally public" with all the changes and decisions going on between them. Thank you so much for your thoughts and support through the story development!

 

 

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