The first call (You & Me Series)

[soulmatejunkee]

Title: The first Call (You & Me-Series)
Author: soulmatejunkee 
Fandom: Queer as Folk US
Pairing: Brian/Justin
Timeline: Post 5.13; POV's  
Word Count: 510 (Oneshot)
Disclaimer: I don’t own anything. It’s all CowLip and Showtime.
Beta: mander3_swish - thank you so much!

It's a very short one.
The next one will be a lot longer :)

As always: Every comment is welcome. I Love to read what you think. Thanks!

01. Listen to me
02. Trust me
03. Babylon Part 1 | Part 2
04. Find a way Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4
05. ...remember what's missing?
06. The Party
07. Thanksgiving 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10
08. 1 wedding, 4 rings... 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12
09. The first Webcam Sex Chat
10. The first call



Justin's POV

My father left for rehab on January 2nd. We didn’t talk before. When I brought Molly back home after we had spent the afternoon out at the house, he was there and he tried... he asked me how I am and I just said that I was fine.

“What about the ring?” he asked then. There was no special tone in his voice, no accusation or anger or despise. When I didn’t answer he got nervous and shrugged. “Your sister told me that you and Brian had called the wedding off. I’m just wondering.”

“It’s just a ring”, I said. “It’s just a sign of commitment.”

He nodded and laughed. “Well, guess that’s good, I don’t think your sister would’ve forgiven you if you wouldn’t have asked her to be the flower girl.”

I wasn’t ready for that. I couldn’t... I had no idea what to say. I had no idea why he was talking to me, if he really just wanted to know how I was or if there was another plan. And so I just said, “I have to go,” and left.

Then life went on and I wasn’t really thinking about it. I started my new job; Brian and I started our new webcam sex chats and the weekend-visits and it all worked out pretty good. Though he did refuse to spend the weekend at my apartment, which meant we lived in a hotel room from Friday til Sunday.

By the end of January, we were four weeks into this new plan. It was the day before Brian was expected in New York, and I was sitting at my computer, searching for art shows around New York I might apply to enter. I wanted to work on my painting again, even though the inspiration hadn’t come back yet. Then my cell phone rang.

“Hellooo?”

“Hey, Justin. It’s me... Dad.”

I stopped whatever I was doing in that second and swallowed. I never expected him to call me. Where the fuck did he get the number? Okay, that question was easy to answer, but anyway... why the fuck did he call me? What did he want?

“Did something happen?” I asked.

“No. No, everything’s fine. I... I just wanted to talk to you.”

“About what?”

“Whatever you want.”

He was still in rehab, so I could’ve asked him how it was going. I could’ve told him about my new job. But... what for? What did he want?

I knew he had told Brian, but... I couldn’t trust him. I didn’t want to. I had no reason to.

“I don’t want to talk to you”, I said.

He didn’t answer for a few seconds, and then he said: “I understand. But I would like to call you again... in two weeks? If that’s okay for you?”

“What for?”

“Maybe you will want to talk to me then.”

I shook my head and closed my eyes. “I doubt that.”

“I’ll take the risk.”

What was I supposed to say? I cleared my throat. “Okay, then...”

“Take care of yourself.”

“Bye.”

Comments

[petulant2u.livejournal.com]

I think Craig means it. I hope so for Justin's sake.
another great update to a great story!

Gina

[rainbow1907.livejournal.com]

That's not what I expected when I read the title. Wow, Craig really seems to be serious. It's a little bit scary but also quite nice. And what a fast update, Steffi! I feel so spoilt :))) Many thanks, Rena *hugs*

[sjmpets.livejournal.com]

i think he's trying but not really sure. justin is so cold, must be killing him.

[guavejuice.livejournal.com]

that was a very interesting phone call...
great chapter,LS
*hugs you*
V.

[shenova.livejournal.com]

Well it does seem like Craig does mean it and he wants to know Justin again I can understand why he is being this way he needs time. I am glad the guys new plan of meeting at weekends and using the webcam is working.

[rulisteningbj.livejournal.com]

Maybe Craig is trying. It is so hard to believe. Maybe a near death scare would do it.

Dee Dee

[bksbracelet.livejournal.com]

Craig is still a shit just ringing Justin like this and shaking him up. Sometimes relationships take a lot of time to repair and Craig is thinking he can just turn back time. Good thing Justin is in a safe place emotionally with Brian otherwise this would totally throw him

[ls1966.livejournal.com]

wow, intresting storyline ;-) looking forward for more

[7wildwaysup.livejournal.com]

I feel sorry for both of them, it seems like Craig is trying but... How can Justin really trust him???

I hope the web-cam and visiting on the weekends works, we need to see our boys happy...

Later Darling ~ Kathleen ♥♥♥

[pet0511.livejournal.com]

What is the uber father in spe thinking?? Ok, I know he is just trying but couldn't he have just send a mail instead of calling? To give Justin the possibility to breath through, think about the message...
Anyway, I was happily surprised to see your new post before going to sleep! It's so good to see you keeping on! Thanks and I hope you're ok? Pet

[trintiff.livejournal.com]

Craig might be sincere but I'm so glad Justin was able to be that brutally honest with him. Justin's not ready to forgive and forget; he may never be and that's okay. It should be Justin's choice, imo. :-)

Wonderful chapter watching Justin grow a little! Brian making them stay in a hotel made me laugh! Oh, the sacrifices we make! :-D

Hugs, Cindy

[sexy-pumpkin.livejournal.com]

Sometimes things happen to late!!

Maybe thats whats happening here.

I'm glad things are working out for B&J, we'll see what happens with Craig!!

Loved it, btw did you get my reply to the PM you sent me, hugs jx

[sfscarlet.livejournal.com]

wow didn't expect that - can't wait for more

[britinmanor.livejournal.com]

I feel so very sorry for Justin. He was deeply hurt by his father. It is going to take time... but if his father is very sincere in all this, I hope Justin will relent a little, and give him one chance. It won't happen over night. It's so much easier to hate than it is to forgive. Poor Sunshine...

[soulmatejunkee.livejournal.com]

Thanks a lot.

[soulmatejunkee.livejournal.com]

What did you expect? *gg*

[soulmatejunkee.livejournal.com]

Justin's just careful :)
We'll see.

[soulmatejunkee.livejournal.com]

Thanks V.

[soulmatejunkee.livejournal.com]

After everything that had happen Justin sure needs time :)
Thanks for reading and for your comment.

[soulmatejunkee.livejournal.com]

Maybe...

[soulmatejunkee.livejournal.com]

Not sure if he really thinks so, I mean, he's doing what Brian told him to do: Calling Justin from time to time just to ask is he's okay ;)

[soulmatejunkee.livejournal.com]

Thanks :)

[soulmatejunkee.livejournal.com]

We do, true :)

[soulmatejunkee.livejournal.com]

Mh, an Email is so unpersonal, isn't it?
I'm fine :) Hope, you're too?

[soulmatejunkee.livejournal.com]

Too late or better late than never?
We'll see... honestly, I have no idea where this Craig-thing is suppose to end *lol*

Did you send me a PM or an Email?
If it was an Email I'll see it at home after work :)