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Justin is an empath who can read anyone's feelings. Or that’s what he thought until the day he ventured onto Liberty Avenue and met the most beautiful man he’d ever seen. A man who was a total blank to him. But what happens when there’s a crisis and only Justin’s empathic skills can help save the day?
STORY IS NOW COMPLETE!
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Justin Taylor, Other Cast Regulars
Tags: 10k+ Word Count, Abduction, Canon Divergence, M/M, Season 1, Violence
Genres: Alternate Universe, Angst w/ Happy Ending, Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 23 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 92325 Read Count: 33850
Date: Sep 11, 2019 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5 - Really Confused.
OK, so I had originally posted my thoughts on what the hell was going on... but after some thought, I figured it was probably better to keep my guesses to myself... so as not to ruin anything in the off-chance I was correct. Much more fun to let the wonderful words reveal their secrets in due time.
So very happy to see the update though! Don't know if I can be as patient waiting for the next installment, LOL!
Date: Sep 24, 2019 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6 - I Think It’s Real
OK, so I think I've narrowed down my own list of suspects.
I really love that Justin can so completely trust Daphne... we all need friends like that!
Date: Oct 07, 2019 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7 - He's With Me
Well, just as I expected... this was a nice reward for getting up and going to work this morning.
I won't say much else... except I think the perpetrator is a "she" not a "he."
Date: Nov 11, 2019 Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 9 - Process of Elimination.
I go away for a week... and I have TWO chapters waiting for me when I get back! I should go away more often, LOL! Hopefully, your RL Adulting will calm down soon.
I still think the bad guy is a bad gal. And Brian didn't list any family members on his spreadsheet. Hmmm...
Date: Nov 21, 2019 Title: Chapter 10: Chapter 10 - You Just Needed To Relax
Thank you - and Brian - for relaxing Justin!
Hmmm... the clues in this one are definitely pointing in a very specific direction.
Date: Dec 03, 2019 Title: Chapter 11: Chapter 11 - He Was Right Here
Always great to see an update!
I was pretty sure I had the kidnapper figured out... but now I'm thinking that maybe there might be TWO relatives involved.
Not really sure about the B/J connection here... but from Justin's observations about Brian's emotions in the church, I'm guessing Brian is himself an empath, who has over the years suppressed that part of himself. But like Justin wants to know is, why?
Hope your RL settles down soon... and not just because I'm a shameless & greedy Fic reader, LOL!
Date: Jan 01, 2020 Title: Chapter 13: Chapter 13 - Just Relax
What a nice holiday gift!
Oh, I know Justin is persistent... he'll force Brian to relax if it kills them both, LOL!
Happy New Year!
Date: Jan 07, 2020 Title: Chapter 14: Chapter 14 - No Son Of Mine
I love these little late night surprise postings!
I also love your very vivid description of a hungover Brian, LOL!
Somehow, I don't think anything Craig says will keep Justin from helping Brian or Gus!
Author's Response:
Surprise! 😉 TAG
Date: Jan 16, 2020 Title: Chapter 15: Chapter 15 - Brian’s Coming To Get Me
Another great chapter! I always did love a bratty, snarky Justin.
But perhaps my favorite line was in the notes...
*Inspired author dancing away to write more!*
Date: Jan 18, 2020 Title: Chapter 16: Chapter 16 - There You Are
Studying is definitely over-hyped, LOL!
I think my instincts have been pretty much leading to this house and this kidnapper(s). And Deb definitely didn't have orange appliances... brown I think!
I think it's hysterical that even through this deep connection, Justin can comment about the 70's hurting his artistic sensiblities, LOL!
Date: Jan 21, 2020 Title: Chapter 17: Chapter 17 - When Everything Fell Apart
Oh, no! The kidnapper is smarter than we thought!
And... Oh, no! I hate fire drills in the winter, LOL!
Date: Feb 02, 2020 Title: Chapter 18: Chapter 18 - Sexual Distraction
Whoa! That was some great "distraction from my problems" sex, LOL! But it was precisely what Brian needed to gain some semblance of control.
Well, Claire, obviously is still suspect. Still not counting Joanie out. Not sure if the Ironman hoodie is significant though...
Date: Feb 04, 2020 Title: Chapter 20: Chapter 20 - This Is What You Saw
You're spoiling us!
I was happy to see Brian honestly defend Michael... and to admit that some of Mikey's problem with jealousy was at least partly his fault with his subtle acknowledgement of Mikey's fantasies.
Yikes! Totally forgot about Chris!
Date: Feb 06, 2020 Title: Chapter 21: Chapter 21 - Seeing Three Worlds
I'd say you won the "Evil Cliffhanger" award in a landslide!
Author's Response:
Yay! I win! I win! I win! ;) TAG
Date: Feb 09, 2020 Title: Chapter 22: Chapter 22 - I’ll Be Fine
OK... you're were only supremely evil for a short time, LOL!
Loved Michael's retelling of the phone call with Brian... this line was a perfect little snapshot of the Brian and Mikey show.
So I say ‘yes, asshole, I’m listening’, because if I didn’t call him an ‘asshole’ he would’ve known how scared I was.”
Author's Response:
Supremely Evil - that makes me so proud! Bwahahaha! TAG
Date: Feb 09, 2020 Title: Chapter 23: Chapter 23 - Never Been Better
Always bittersweet when a good story comes to an end.
Loved this one! And already looking forward to whatever you come up with next!
Author's Response:
Thank you so much. Loved reading all your comments along the way. And I'm already thinking towards the next story... Stay tuned. TAG
Brian and his Barefoot Blond are settled back in Pittsburgh, but their adventures haven’t stopped. What will happen when our favorite barefooted boy gets a little lost?
***STORY IS NOW COMPLETE***
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Debbie Novotny, Justin Taylor, Michael Novotny, Original Male Character, Other Cast Regulars, Ted Schmidt
Tags: None
Genres: Alternate Universe, Humor, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: Barefoot Blond Series
Chapters: 22 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 87775 Read Count: 22267
Date: Mar 09, 2020 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1 - Double Trouble
OMG! Did you all hear that very undignified little squeal that I let out when I opened up KD and saw this!?!? I had to comment before I even started to read, LOL! (But I promise to come back and leave another one after I do!)
Author's Response:
We heard that squee coming through the computer. Happy Reading! J.S.T.
Date: Mar 09, 2020 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1 - Double Trouble
See? I told you I'd be back after I read this Chapter!
I didn't realize just how much I missed our Barefoot Blond and his Just Brian! I just love his honesty and his innocent descriptions of the word around him.
But, I'm also a bit confused... wasn't Justin at Babylon in the original BB? And didn't he even venture to the backroom... wanting to call a Dr for one of the moaning men back there??
So his question to Emmett about the chains by the entrance to the backroom and this line confused me...
But this was the first time he’d be going out to Babylon.
Author's Response:
Good catch. This is why we love our readers - they keep us honest. Should have said, this was the first time he'd been to Babylon since their trip. Also, the chains were new... I'll go fix it! Hope you like the rest... TAG
Date: Mar 12, 2020 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2 - 50 First Dates
Oh, I DO NOT trust Tristan, not one little bit!
How generous of Emmett to offer to explain Bears to Justin, LOL!
I am already so in love with this story!
Date: Mar 26, 2020 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3 - Random Tropical Paradise
Just what the Doctor ordered! I think everyone could use a little of Justin's sunshiney smile right about now.
Date: Apr 07, 2020 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4 - The Mix Up
I knew that sneaky Tristan couldn't be trusted! And Barry can take a long walk on a short pier too.
Poor Justin! I had thoughts of that Bus Station as well... that scene still haunts me!
Please rescue him soonest!
Date: Apr 29, 2020 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5 - The Double
THIS was just what I needed today!
Although, you seem to have saved us from the last cliff and put us on a new one, LOL! Still, it's a little reassuring having Hunter with Justin...
I hope you're doing well and staying safe!
Date: May 12, 2020 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6 - Po Pimpin
Sex has officially been renamed "Doing boyfriend things." Doesn't matter who's involved... That's now the correct term.
I also love how Justin comes up with names for all of the people he meets. I trust you to keep Justin safe... I can't imagine how crazy Brian will be when he realizes his Sunshine is missing.
Date: Jul 01, 2020 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7 - Take Me Home Tonight
Welcome back! I was delighted to see an update!
It's hard to explain just how our current situation affects us on so many different levels. I went through a crazy 3 months of online teaching, which had me learning 3 new different instructional platforms, attending virtual meetings, & working long hours, even on weekends just to keep up. But now that's ended and I have a long, hot summer ahead, with nothing really to do. I feel like a car that went from 60-0 in a flash!
But, in the meantime, I've been catching up on the classics... as I mentioned in a comment on Going PC, I've already re-read that as well as Time Blitz, I took a virtual vacay with the boys in Fiery Nights, self-isolated with them at the apartment in The Oddest Couple, and I am now quarantined out in West VA with Bad Justin.
They keep me going. They are my escape from a world that is fucking spiraling out of control.
Looking forward to a new chapter of "Tristan vs Justin, LOL..." or I'll take myself somewhere else to hang out until then!
Take Care & Stay Safe
Thank you for this lovely comment. I feel the same. I've been re-reading my fave stories the past couple months as well. It's good to be able to escape from reality sometimes. Good news, though, I've signed up to do Camp NaNoWriMo for the month of July and my goal is to finish this story. 🤞🼠Hope this keeps me motivated! TAG
Author's Response:
Date: Sep 08, 2020 Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8 - Adaptation
I was just sitting here, once again getting that overwhelming feeling of school starting tomorrow. We go back, the kids will be all virtual... and with the new platform we are using, everything seems so out of control. I will be starting my 33rd year, feeling very much like a first year teacher.
I can't tell you how much this update made me relax, and just take a few minutes to smile.... I mean, how could you not love Justin's boyfriend lessons PSA and tips??? I love his names for everyone too!
Hopefully, writing again will be good for you... I already know it was good for me!
Take care!