At first, no one knew what to do, and it seemed like we changed direction every few hours. Could we still go to work, as long as we kept our distance, or should we stay home? Should we stay three feet apart, or six? Should we wear masks, or were we okay to go without them?
Now, we’ve gone for almost a month hardly ever leaving the apartment, and the last time we went out for more than a quick errand was the day we helped Gus pack his things and move out of his dorm at NYU mid-semester. And I’m still not sure anyone truly knows what to do. But we’re all doing the best we can. For right now, that’s all we can do.
***
Brian, Justin, and Gus quarantine together in New York, trying to stay grounded amid the chaos and uncertainty.
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Justin Taylor
Tags: Established Relationship, Family, Fluff, M/M, Mental Health Issues, Post-series, Real Life Issues
Genres: Angst, Angst w/ Happy Ending, Humor, Hurt/Comfort
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Completed: Yes
After a distressed phone call from Michael with the most terrifying news, Brian and Justin decide to revisit their rules and lifestyle.
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Ben Bruckner, Brian Kinney, Carl Horvath, Debbie Novotny, Emmett Honeycutt, Justin Taylor, Michael Novotny
Tags: Established Relationship, Friendship, HIV/Aids, M/M, One-Shot, Post-series, Real Life Issues
Genres: Could be Canon, Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Michael/Ben
Completed: Yes
When Brian wakes up the morning after the good bye fuck, he finds Justin having breakfast in the loft kitchen.
Don't be fooled by the reunions that followed the bombing. Karma is my middle name!
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Ben Bruckner, Blake Wyzecki, Brandon, Brian Kinney, Carl Horvath, Claire Kinney, Cynthia, Daphne Chanders, Debbie Novotny, Drew Boyd, Emmett Honeycutt, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Hal, James 'Hunter' Montgomery, Jennifer Taylor, Jenny Rebecca Marcus-Peterson, Joan Kinney, Justin Taylor, Kiki, Leda, Leo Brown, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Molly Taylor, Other Cast Regulars, Sam Auerbach, Ted Schmidt, Todd (Backroom), Tucker
Tags: Anti-Lindsay, Anti-Michael, Canon Divergence, Established Relationship, Jealousy, M/M, Post-series, Raw Sex, Wedding, What if...
Genres: Alternate Canon, Canon Divergence, Fix-it, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Completed: No
When you're married to Brian Kinney, you learn to expect surprises.
***
Brian surprises Justin with an anniversary gift that far exceeds expectations.
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor
Tags: 10k+ Word Count, Anal Sex (Lots of it!), Anniversary, Celebratory Fuck, Christmas, Christmas Eve, Established Relationship, Fluff, M/M, One-Shot, Post-series, Real Life Issues, Vulnerable Brian
Genres: Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Porny, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Completed: Yes
Everything was perfect.
Brian and I were finally together in New York, making both of our dreams come true. I was working from a spacious, comfortable studio in SoHo, and the first show of my return to the city was scheduled for the following weekend. Brian was out with a real estate broker, looking at potential office spaces for the soon-to-be New York expansion of Kinnetik. We had wedding rings on our fingers, having finally tied the knot a few years before, in front of all of our family and friends in Pittsburgh.
Our lives were full of new and exciting opportunities, both professionally and personally. I felt like everything was falling into place in a nice, neat, orderly fashion, one piece after another.
Then, I had the misfortune of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. And the puzzle that was my life -- so carefully and painstakingly assembled over the years -- was picked up and thrown to the ground, scattering the pieces everywhere.
And everything wasn’t so perfect anymore.
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor, Original Female Character
Tags: Established Relationship, Homophobia, M/M, One-Shot, Post-series, PTSD, Real Life Issues, Vulnerable Justin
Genres: Angst, Canon, Could be Canon, Hurt/Comfort
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Completed: Yes
We know what happened the first time Brian took Justin to Britin. Here's what happened the second time.
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor
Tags: Established Relationship
Genres: Could be Canon
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Completed: Yes
Brian and Justin are spending Christmas brunch at Mother Taylor's. Brian finds himself being the wingman when Justin finds out about Jennifer's recent engagement with Tucker.
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Jennifer Taylor, Justin Taylor, Molly Taylor, Tucker
Tags: Christmas, Established Relationship, Language, M/M, Minor Violence, One-Shot, Post-series
Genres: Angst w/ Happy Ending, Could be Canon, Drama
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Completed: Yes
–Or,†Justin said, a small smile playing on his lips, –you could say, ‘Hey Justin, I’ve got something on my mind that I’m not ready to talk about, and I need a little space.’†He gave his husband a meaningful look before continuing. –Brian, I know what you’re doing when you do it now… But what I don’t understand is why, almost two decades into our relationship, you still think the solution to anything is to push me away -- if for no reason other than it won’t fucking work.â€
***
Brian gets some unexpected and difficult news and turns to his usual coping strategies. Justin knows better.
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Daphne Chanders, Joan Kinney, Justin Taylor
Tags: 10k+ Word Count, Cancer, Established Relationship, Family, M/M, One-Shot, Post-series, Real Life Issues, Tearjerker, Vulnerable Brian
Genres: Angst, Canon, Could be Canon, Drama, Hurt/Comfort
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Completed: Yes
–--not in a positive, life-affirming way,†Brian finished in a deadpan, then sighed and brought the bags to the counter. –Fine. What do I do?â€
***
A semi-forced Christmas assignment gives Brian a little more satisfaction than he originally imagined...
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor
Tags: Christmas, Christmas Eve, Established Relationship, Fluff, M/M, One-Shot, Post-series
Genres: Canon, Could be Canon, Humor
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Completed: Yes
The funny flipside of Brian's Season 4 line, "Of all the times we've fucked -- and by now it has to be well into the quadruple digits -- that has to rank in the top five." Five times when things didn't quite go as planned...
Standalone one-shot.
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor
Tags: Anal Sex (Lots of it!), Bottom Brian, Established Relationship, Fluff, M/M, One-Shot, Oral Sex, PWP (Plot? What Plot?), Rimming, Sex Toys, Toppy Justin, Vulnerable Brian, Vulnerable Justin
Genres: Canon, Could be Canon, Humor, Hurt/Comfort
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Completed: Yes
Justin and Brian surprise the family with big news on Christmas Eve. Standalone one shot.
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor, Other Cast Regulars
Tags: Christmas, Christmas Eve, Established Relationship, Family, Fluff, Friendship, M/M, One-Shot, Post-series
Genres: Canon, Could be Canon, Humor
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Completed: Yes
This is the final story in the Double Trouble Trilogy. It picks up about 6 years after 'Graduation' ends. JR is happily married to husband Noah and pregnant with her first child... the first Grandchild for Brian and Justin. Gus is also happily married to husband Jason. This couple wants nothing more than to also make Brian and Justin Grandparents, but it has not been as easy for them. Then, out of nowhere, someone from Gus and JR's Canadian past comes back into their lives and may be the solution that Gus and Jason have been praying for.
I wish to thank once again the lovely Nikki for her wonderful banner, and my dear friend, Judy, for her terrific beta skills.
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Jenny Rebecca Marcus-Peterson, Justin Taylor, Original Female Character, Original Male Character, Other Cast Regulars
Tags: Established Relationship, Family, Friendship, M/M, Real Life Issues
Genres: Angst w/ Happy Ending, Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Other Cast Pairing
Completed: Yes
SYNOPSIS:
Michael returns from Portland as a man on a mission. How is he going to respond when he finds out just how much things have changed? And will he finally figure out that it’s time to design his own life, instead of trying to plan Brian’s?
It’s decision time… and not only for Michael.
Again, a MAJOR shoutout goes to Lorie, who is helping me to endure the Committee of Whine and Coo at constant war in my head. And also to Cathy Sunderland (BritinManor) and Deb Tanner for the bunnies that is inspiring the continuation of this series. All of you ladies are AAAAaaa-MAZING!
*COMPLETE*
HAPPY READING, Y'ALL!
Categories: QAF US, Plot Bunnies
Characters: Brian Kinney, Daphne Chanders, David Cameron, Debbie Novotny, Divina Devore, Emmett Honeycutt, Gardner Vance, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Jennifer Taylor, Justin Taylor, Kiki, Lindsay Peterson, Marty Ryder, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Original Character, Ted Schmidt, Todd (Backroom), Vic Grassi
Tags: 10k+ Word Count, Canon Divergence, Drug Use - Recreational, Established Relationship, Friendship, Jealousy, Language, M/M, Possessive, Real Life Issues, Responsible Justin, Season 1, Season 2, Season 3, Season 4, Season 5, Voyeurism, What if...
Genres: Alternate Canon, Alternate Universe, Angst, Canon Divergence, Could be Canon, Drama, Fix-it, Humor
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Emmett/Other, Melanie/Lindsay, Michael/David, Ted/Other, Vic/Rodney
Completed: Yes
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Hello folks. I have a brand new story for you that is based on a word challenge we were given a while back I hope you will enjoy it. The words we needed to use were fire, YMCA, tattoo, hospital, sizzle, and threat. This is what I came up with. In this story, Justin is still living in NYC, but not so happily. Not only does he miss Brian, but he is not thrilled with his living situation. Then one careless accident changes everything. I owe a huge debt of gratitude to my beta, Judy, for her skills. Another huge thanks to my granddaughter, Marika, for the evocative banner. Hugs, Grammy
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor, Original Character
Tags: Body Modifications, Established Relationship, M/M, Post-series
Genres: Angst w/ Happy Ending, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Completed: Yes
This is a sequel to Back for Good. Three years after Justin has forgiven Brian for keeping their son Luke a secret from him and Brian and Justin gave their relationship another try they are happy with their relationship and their children Gus and Luke. Or aren't they? What does fate have in store for them now?
This story is finished and will be updated regularly!
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Ben Bruckner, Blake Wyzecki, Brian Kinney, Carl Horvath, Cynthia, Daphne Chanders, Debbie Novotny, Drew Boyd, Emmett Honeycutt, Gus Marcus-Peterson, James 'Hunter' Montgomery, Jennifer Taylor, Justin Taylor, Michael Novotny, Original Character, Ted Schmidt
Tags: 100k+ Word Count, Anal Sex (Lots of it!), Anti-Michael, Bottom Brian, Cancer, Established Relationship, Friendship, MPreg (Yup! Went THERE!), Out of Character, Post-series, Raw Sex, Real Life Issues, Toppy Justin, Vulnerable Brian, Vulnerable Justin
Genres: Alternate Universe, Angst w/ Happy Ending, Drama, Hurt/Comfort
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Completed: Yes
It’s funny how life works sometimes -- in cycles, repeating the same themes in different ways with different situations. Leaving it up to us to recognize a familiar situation and call on our past experience to get through it. But sometimes you can’t see the forest for the trees.
***
Justin decides to make a huge transition in his career, but things are not always what they seem.
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor, Original Character
Tags: 10k+ Word Count, Established Relationship, Friendship, M/M, Mental Health Issues, Post-series, Real Life Issues, Tearjerker, Vulnerable Justin
Genres: Angst, Drama, Hurt/Comfort
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Completed: Yes
***
A Fourth of July party hosted by the Novotny-Bruckner's, numerous pitchers of margaritas, and a bonfire -- the perfect ingredients for an unforgettable night between longtime friends
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Ben Bruckner, Brian Kinney, Emmett Honeycutt, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Ted Schmidt
Tags: 4th of July, Established Relationship, F/F, Friendship, Language, M/M, One-Shot, Post-series
Genres: Canon, Could be Canon, Humor
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Emmett/Drew, Melanie/Lindsay, Michael/Ben, Ted/Blake
Completed: Yes
No one had been more shocked than Brian when Melanie, of all people, had suggested that, since she didn't really celebrate Christmas, but J.R. was heading to Pittsburgh to be with her dads, perhaps Brian and Justin would rather come to Toronto to have a more subdued celebration with Lindsay and Gus.
"Lindsay never really gets to enjoy the decorations she puts up, since we're rushing around and then traveling during this time," Mel had explained. "I just thought it would be nice if you and Justin wanted to come to our place instead… You know, let Linds and Gus go all out, and then have a nice quiet holiday at home."
"Quiet" was all Brian needed to hear before he agreed.
***
Brian and Justin travel to Toronto to spend Christmas with a small part of their chosen family.
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Jennifer Taylor, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus
Tags: Christmas, Christmas Eve, Established Relationship, F/F, Family, Fluff, Friendship, M/M, Post-series
Genres: Angst w/ Happy Ending, Canon, Could be Canon, Hurt/Comfort
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Melanie/Lindsay
Completed: Yes
It is 2015, Brian and Justin have been together for 15 years, some of the years happier than most. But now they are finally at peace and ready to move onto the next stage of their lives...yes the Stud and Sunshine are getting married! However, the spectre of the prom still haunts them. Brian has never stopped searching for whoever attacked his Sunshine, the police never bothered after Brian couldn't identify the attacker. But now they can finally close that horrible chapter, as they now know who tried to kill Justin.
So can Michael talk his way out of this?
Banner credit goes to Midgardsnake
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Ben Bruckner, Blake Wyzecki, Brian Kinney, Cynthia, David Cameron, Debbie Novotny, Gus Marcus-Peterson, James 'Hunter' Montgomery, Jennifer Taylor, Jenny Rebecca Marcus-Peterson, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Michael Novotny, Ted Schmidt, Tucker, Vic Grassi
Tags: 100k+ Word Count, Anti-Michael, Bashing, BDSM, Bottom Brian, Brain Bleach Recommended, Business Brian, Canon Divergence, Celebratory Fuck, Established Relationship, First Time (Sex), Fluff, Friendship, Hatred, Jealousy, Masturbation , Mental Health Issues, Out of Character, Phone Sex, Possessive, Post-series, Responsible Justin, Rimming, Slow Burn, Spanking, Tearjerker, Toppy Justin, Violence, Vulnerable Brian, Vulnerable Justin
Genres: Alternate Canon, Angst, Angst w/ Happy Ending, Canon Divergence, Crime/Detective, Humor, Hurt/Comfort, Porny, Romance, Suspense/Thriller
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Debbie/Carl, Melanie/Lindsay, Michael/Ben, Michael/David, Ted/Blake
Completed: Yes
For some reason, being in Pittsburgh always got me thinking about all of the ways in which our lives had changed over the years, and all of the things that added up to make us into who we eventually became -- the version of us that has been married for close to twelve years now.
***
Brian and Justin take a few days in Pittsburgh to just relax and be with each other. However, with Brian's birthday and the anniversary of his accident fast approaching, there's a lot going on in Brian's head.
This story fits into the "Changed" verse.
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor
Tags: Birthday, Bottom Brian, Established Relationship, Fluff, M/M, One-Shot, Post-series, Raw Sex, Vulnerable Brian
Genres: Angst, Hurt/Comfort, Porny
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Completed: Yes
On Gus' seventeenth birthday, he has a conversation with his father, which makes Brian realize he's lost track of what's most important.
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Blake Wyzecki, Brian Kinney, Cynthia, Emmett Honeycutt, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Ted Schmidt
Tags: Anti-Lindsay, Anti-Melanie, Anti-Michael, Established Relationship, M/M, One-Shot, Out of Character, Post-series
Genres: Angst w/ Happy Ending, Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Completed: Yes
–And? The verdict?†Justin prompted, his tone teasing.
–I didn’t get far,†Brian muttered. –I’m sure it’s a bunch of bullshit.â€
Justin’s smile grew wider. –Well, why don’t we find out?â€
***
Inspired by an article called "10 Signs You're Going to Marry Your Boyfriend Someday"
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor
Tags: Established Relationship, Fluff, M/M, One-Shot, Post-series
Genres: Could be Canon, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Completed: Yes
I really do have the best dad in the entire world.
I know a lot of kids say that -- and they give their dads coffee mugs and t-shirts and dorky-looking ties that say it -- but I feel like for me, it really is true.
My dad kicks more ass than any other dad I know, even though he hasn’t used his legs in almost thirteen years.
***
As Gus prepares for his high school graduation, he reflects back on his life so far, and his relationship with Brian.
***
This story fits into the "Changed" verse. Thanks to SandiD for the lovely banner!
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Original Male Character
Tags: Established Relationship, Family, Fluff, Friendship, One-Shot, Post-series
Genres: Alternate Canon
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Melanie/Lindsay
Completed: Yes
Gus’ lips rolled inward, a carbon copy of Brian’s signature contemplative look. “I just like…” he sighed again, more heavily this time. “I just wish I could forget about this for, like, an hour or something.”
Brian made a small noise of realization that made Justin look toward him, and as soon as he registered the intention on his husband’s face, he moved closer to Brian and hissed, “No. Brian, you can’t.”
Brian gave Justin his most charming smile and said, “Oh, but I can!”
***
A heartbroken Gus spends a weekend in New York with Brian and Justin. In an effort to help his son, Brian turns to a tried-and-true method.
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Justin Taylor
Tags: 10k+ Word Count, Drug Use - Recreational, Established Relationship, Family, M/M, One-Shot, Post-series
Genres: Angst, Angst w/ Happy Ending, Canon, Could be Canon, Hurt/Comfort
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Completed: Yes
–It’s okay,†Justin said, rinsing a plate. –We can get it done faster, and then you can join me in the shower.â€
Brian smirked, clearly interested in that idea. –Thought you might be too tired,†he admitted, starting to dry what Justin had already washed.
–An hour ago, I probably was… But seems the sight of you in the kitchen has restored my motivation.â€
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor
Tags: Established Relationship, Fluff, M/M, One-Shot, Post-series, PWP (Plot? What Plot?)
Genres: Could be Canon, PWP (Plot? What Plot?), Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Completed: Yes