Summary:

AU after Season 4. The year Justin turns 23, he and Brian get the news that over the next year he's going to gradually lose all of his hearing. The series tracks the next years of their life as they manage their new reality, after-effects of the bashing, their eventual move to New York, and their ever-evolving relationship. Told in first-person chapters from their points of view and some outsiders, with some angst, a lot of hurt/comfort, and loads of humor. Never any big relationship drama, always disability-positive, and no one ever takes themselves too seriously.

Categories: QAF US
Characters: Ben Bruckner, Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny
Tags: Bashing
Genres: Alternate Universe, Angst w/ Happy Ending, Hurt/Comfort
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Melanie/Lindsay, Michael/Ben
Series: None
Chapters: 154 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 780901 Read Count: 83419

Summary:

Justin Taylor is orphaned. He works day and night to survive. Determined not to be distracted from his dreams for success, what will happen when he meets the persistent Brian Kinney?    

Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brandon, Brian Kinney, Daphne Chanders, Emmett Honeycutt, Justin Taylor, Michael Novotny, Molly Taylor
Tags: M/M, Out of Character
Genres: Alternate Universe, Angst w/ Happy Ending, Drama
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 16 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 44991 Read Count: 20150

Summary:

This is one of the sexiest Brian/Justin stories in the fandom, hands down! The boys prove that they can communicate beautifully with no words. It's totally worth a read - charming1

Brian and Justin decide that words are overrated...

Categories: QAF US, Admin Pick
Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor
Tags: Anal Sex (Lots of it!), M/M, One-Shot
Genres: Drama
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 6 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 15269 Read Count: 22323

Summary:

Here I go with my first multi-chaptered story in over 3 years.  I really hope you will enjoy it.  Some time ago someone suggested the idea of turning around the series plot involving the Prom bashing 180 degrees, and then seeing what might have happened if it was Brian who was Hobbs' victim rather than Justin.  I found the idea intriguing, so I'm going with it.  Of course there will be drama and angst, but just remember how my stories end up and take heart.  So without delay, here is the beginning of a whole new light on the love story of Brian and Justin.  

 

But first, of course, I must give my undying appreciation to my dear Judy for her beta help.  And a special appreciation to the very talented and thoughtful Kim for the evocative banner for my story.  I love you girls dearly.

Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor, Original Character, Other Cast Regulars
Tags: Bashing, M/M, What if...
Genres: Alternate Canon, Angst w/ Happy Ending, Drama, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 26 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 64386 Read Count: 45103

Summary:

One shot standalone fic.

There's more than meets the eye when it comes to Brian's ever-present food rule, "no carbs after seven."

Plot bunny by Sally. Thanks to SandiD for beta reading.

Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney
Tags: Abuse/Child Abuse, Mental Health Issues, One-Shot, Pre-series, Real Life Issues, Vulnerable Brian, What if...
Genres: Angst, Could be Canon
Pairings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 3229 Read Count: 703

Summary:

What if, after overhearing the doctor leaving a message on Brian's machine, Justin had confronted Brian, instead of going to Michael? How would things have been different?

Canon divergence begins midway through episode 408. Plot bunny by Deb. Thanks to Sandi for being my beta.

Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor
Tags: Cancer, Canon Divergence, Established Relationship, Real Life Issues, Responsible Justin, Season 4, Vulnerable Brian, What if...
Genres: Angst, Angst w/ Happy Ending, Canon Divergence, Could be Canon, Gap-Filler, Hurt/Comfort
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 14 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 61412 Read Count: 22095

Summary:

Alternate Universe, Hustler!Justin, John!Brian

"Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck." - Dalai Lama

Because sometimes you get exactly what you never knew you needed.

Thanks to Cheryl for editing.

Categories: QAF US, Reader's Choice Award
Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor, Other Cast Regulars
Tags: Prostitution
Genres: Alternate Universe, Hurt/Comfort, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 15 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 76984 Read Count: 68806

Summary:

Set during Season 3, after Brian and Justin’s reunion but before Brian is fired from Vanguard. Brian takes Justin on a trip to make amends.

Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor
Tags: Established Relationship, Responsible Justin, Season 3
Genres: Canon, Hurt/Comfort
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 5536 Read Count: 1312

Summary:

Moving forward from the disastrous conclusion of Season 5. Life goes on, and so must Brian and Justin, only not, perhaps, as either intended.

Categories: QAF US, Reader's Choice Award
Characters: Ben Bruckner, Blake Wyzecki, Brandon, Brian Kinney, Carl Horvath, Chris Hobbs, Claire Kinney, Craig Taylor, Cynthia, Daphne Chanders, Debbie Novotny, Drew Boyd, Emmett Honeycutt, Ethan Gold, Gus Marcus-Peterson, James 'Hunter' Montgomery, James Stockwell, Jennifer Taylor, Jenny Rebecca Marcus-Peterson, Joan Kinney, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Original Character, Original Female Character, Original Male Character, Other Cast Regulars, Ted Schmidt, Tucker, Vic Grassi
Tags: 100k+ Word Count, Anal Sex (Lots of it!), Anti-Melanie, Anti-Ted, Brian/Other, Drug Use - Recreational, Homophobia, Justin/Other, Post-series, Tearjerker, Violence
Genres: Angst, Could be Canon, Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Suspense/Thriller
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Brian/Other, Emmett/Drew, Justin/Other, Michael/Ben, Ted/Blake
Series: None
Chapters: 61 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 794737 Read Count: 138097

Summary:

Before Justin and Brian met, they both wanted something else: Justin wanted to be older and Brian wanted to be younger. They both get their wish, sort of. Brian wakes up in Justin's body and Justin wakes up in Brian's body.

This story was adopted by charming1. Original plot and Chapter 1 by SLHR.

Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Chris Hobbs, Craig Taylor, Daphne Chanders, Debbie Novotny, Emmett Honeycutt, Jennifer Taylor, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Molly Taylor, Mysterious Marilyn, Other Cast Regulars, Ted Schmidt, Vic Grassi
Tags: Anal Sex (Lots of it!), Anti-Lindsay, Anti-Melanie, Anti-Michael, Bottom Brian, Coming Out, First Time (Sex), Hatred, Language, M/M, Masturbation , Oral Sex, Rimming, Toppy Justin
Genres: Alternate Universe, Angst w/ Happy Ending, Drama, Fantasy, Humor, Magical/Supernatural, Romance, Science Fiction
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 18 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 41022 Read Count: 69282

Summary:

 

Mystic is a small village near the ocean, which makes it the perfect romantic getaway. Justin takes Brian on a holiday where they have an appointment with a couple therapist to rekindle the fire. Brian is all against it. Justin is at the end of his patience. Their marriage is in shambles. Their therapist does his best to salvage their relationship and remind them all the reasons they fell in love with each other.

Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Ethan Gold, Justin Taylor
Tags: Bottom Brian, Canon Divergence, Established Relationship, Language, M/M, Post-series, Responsible Justin, Slow Burn, Toppy Justin, Unsafe Sex, What if...
Genres: Alternate Canon, Angst w/ Happy Ending, Could be Canon, Drama, Fix-it, Hurt/Comfort, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 7 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 13864 Read Count: 9330

Summary:

 

A pivotal scene between Justin and Brian early in season five plays out differently, changing their relationship.    

Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor
Tags: Anal Sex (Lots of it!), Established Relationship, M/M, One-Shot, Oral Sex, What if...
Genres: Alternate Canon, Angst, Canon Divergence, Drama, Fix-it, Hurt/Comfort, Porny, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 3407 Read Count: 2448

Summary:

When a stray five year old named Gus shows up on Brian Kinney's doorstep one night, the Stud of Liberty Avenue is thrown unprepared into the scary and uncharted realms of parenthood. Luckily he happens upon a hot little blond with a parenting story of his own.

Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Carl Horvath, Daphne Chanders, Emmett Honeycutt, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Justin Taylor, Molly Taylor, Other Cast Regulars, Ted Schmidt
Tags: 100k+ Word Count, Anal Sex (Lots of it!), Bottom Brian, Family, Friendship, Language, M/M, Out of Character, Real Life Issues, Toppy Justin
Genres: Alternate Universe, Humor, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Debbie/Carl, Michael/David
Series: None
Chapters: 24 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 112323 Read Count: 108511