A/N: Thank you for all the alerts and reviews. It keeps me writing.
Queer as folk: Alternate Universe
It's been about a month since Justin moved in with Brian. Justin has gotten more comfortable and more confident. But just a little. Brian didn't want to, but he ended up asking Justin about the bruises and gashes on his body. Brian explained how he found out. Surprisingly, Justin didn't get pissed and stomp off. He just told Brian what happened. Brian knew exactly how he felt. Brian hugged him, which surprised both of them.
Justin also met Brian's 'family.' He was nervous, but Brian told him that he called them and told them that he was really shy. Justin nodded, but was still really nervous. Which wasn't necessary because it wasn't that bad. He also met Gus, Brian's son (obviously, lol), who was 8 months old. Gus took to him right away. Seeing the 8 month old laugh and smile, brought joy to Justin. It brought joy to Brian seeing his son and Justin having a good time.
It was a Wednesday night when Brian, who was sitting at the computer, said to Justin, "We should go out tomorrow." Justin sat up, from laying on the couch and looked at Brian.
"Out where?"
"Outside. Take a walk. You know, so you can get comfortable with crowds again." Justin tensed, which didn't go unnoticed by Brian.
"You're gonna have to go out in crowds sometime. Don't worry. I'll be there with you." Brian smiled at Justin. Justin gave him a slight smile, then laid back down.
After Brian got home from work, around 3pm, he took Justin outside. They stood right outside the door. Justin clung to Brian, gripping Brian's shirt really tight. All though they weren't together or a couple, they both felt that it was right. It felt right to be against each other. It felt right to just be together. Brian couldn't help, but wrap his arms around Justin protectively. "It's okay Justin. Come on." As they started walking, Justin clung to Brian tightly. As time passed, Justin got a little more comfortable and loosened his grip on Brian, but still clung to him. "You're doing good Justin. But do you want to head back?"
"No. I'm fine."
"You sure?"
"Yeah." As they continued walking, Justin got more comfortable, and was walking next to Brian, no longer clinging to him, but walking close to him their shoulders were touching. Justin was getting a little tired, so they headed back. Justin napped, and Brian watched him, brushing blond hair out of his eyes. God, he's beautiful. Brian thought. He couldn't believe that one person especially a 16 year old boy could change him over night.
A/N: As I suspected, this chapter was harder than the last, so be gentle. Thanks.