guavejuice | When The Angel Fell- B/J ficlet

Author:

guavejuice
Timeline: 6 yrs post 513
Pairing:Brian/Justin
Other Characters: Debbie, Rodney, Vic (mentioned)
A/N: Thank you so much, my darling friend Nastya

aaa_mazing for all your help. All remining mistakes are mine.
Disclaimer:I own nothing.
Comments are most welcome.

"Don't say a word about it", Justin tried to calm his pissed off husband as they went out of the car after finally finding a parking space near Debbie's home.

The place looked as if a huge box of festive lights exploded on it, complete with Santa's sled, plastic bells and candy canes.

"At least the snow is for real", Brian remarked.

"I know you have a thing with Debbie's parties, but give her some credit", Justin smiled and reached out to straighten his husband's Armani tie.

"I can't believe I'm doing this", the taller man sighed,

- - - -

"Come in, boys", Debbie smiled at them, as they entered the over heated living room.

She held a try of oily fried stuff in her hands, and encouraged them to try it.
Brian gritted his teeth , leaned over to Justin and mentioned he wouldn't be caught dead eating that shit after 7pm. Right there and then his gaze fell on Vic's smiling face, framed in white, standing on the mantel.

He took a step back and sighed, deeply.

"You miss him, don't you?", a voice asked from behind. Brian turned around and noticed it was Rodney.

"A lot", Brian replied in a small voice. More than he could say. Vic was always there for him, with his courage, wit, and black bottom cakes.

"When the angel fell from the Christmas tree on Debbie's fake Christmas party It was as if everything fell apart", Rodney whispered, "But you were not here, as far as I remember, you were on your way to Ibiza, Just like Vic would have wanted"

" Actually… that's not exactly true.. I was… I was… having a surgery… to have my ball removed", his own openness surprised Brian.

"Sorry, I didn't know that", Rodney put a soothing hand on Brian's shoulder.

"It's okay, not many people knew, not that I told anyone, not even my par..", Brian stopped in mid sentence, still finding it hard to say it out loud, after so many years.

"Your partner?", Rodney asked softly, gazing at Justin. Brian followed the stare , and couldn't take his eyes off the vibrant blond chatting away with the gang at the other end of the living room.

"Don't deny yourself of that, Brian", Rodney smiled. "Enjoy it while it lasts. Allow yourself to be happy, don't fight it".

Brian smiled back and patted the man's arm.

"Dinner's ready", Debbie and Emmett called from the kitchen.

As everyone made their way to the dinner table Brian brushed his shoulder with Justin's and then leaned and kissed him softly on his lips, noticing Debbie's understanding smile.