Boys of Liberty Ave.

Chapter 7

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Justin was so excited to be going to Babylon with his boyfriend. Justin paused in his search for something hot to wear. A big smile graced his lips. He had a boyfriend, someone who loved him very much. Life was good. He glanced at the ring on his finger and felt all the more giddy. He was so in love with Brian. Finally he chose his outfit for the evening. Daphne laughed as she watched her best friend get ready. Justin grabbed up his clothes and headed for the bathroom. That's the only way he'd ever get any privacy.

Justin wiggled into his tight fitting clothes. He ran his hands through his hair slightly mussing it up. He gazed into the mirror and was pleased by what he saw. Justin put on a tiny amount of cologne. He threw open the bathroom door and leaned against the door jam posing for Daphne.

"Well, how do I look?"

Daphne's mouth fell open. "Holy shit! Justin."

A little smile crept across his face.

"Yeah?"

"You look amazing." Daphne was all smiles.

Justin wore cobalt blue leather pants that showed off his assets. They clung to him like a second skin. His shirt was the palest of blues with a hint of silver that shimmered in the light.

"Brian is going to take one look at you and spontaneously cum in his pants."

Justin laughed. "While that would be good I'd like him to save it for later, preferably when his dick is down my throat or I'm sitting on it."

Daphne wrinkled her nose and threw a pillow at him.

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"Code blue, he's flat lining!"

Brian's bloody shirt was ripped right down the middle. Dr. Rupert grabbed up the paddles.

"Charged, Clear."

Brian's body jolted. The green line remained flat.

"Charge to 300 clear."

As Brian's body was jolted again the green line began to peak once more.

"We got him. Let's get to work, people."

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Justin's cell phone rang.

"I hope Brian isn't going to cancel on me. Hello, this is Justin Taylor. What?"

Justin gasped his face instantly paled. He sat down heavily on the couch. Daphne sat next to Justin rubbing his back soothingly, a concerned look on her face.

"I'm on my way," Justin said quietly as tears spilled down his cheeks. The phone slipped from his hand and hit the floor as Justin began to sob. Daphne pulled him into her arms rocking him gently. She picked up the phone and set it on the coffee table.

"Justin, what's going on?"

"That was the hospital. Brian was in an accident."

"Oh God," she breathed quietly.

"Daph can you drive me I… I can't"

"Sure." Daphne grabbed her purse.

Justin looked down at himself. "Wait, I can't go dressed like this."

Justin just stood there helplessly. Daphne grabbed up a pair of jeans and a t shirt.

"Here put these on. Justin, Brian is a fighter he's going to be fine."

He nodded absently as he went to go change. When he came out Daphne grabbed him by the hand and led him to the car.

"How did they know to call you?" Daphne asked trying to get Justin to talk. She was worried about her friend.

"Um, they found a contact card in his wallet. My name was on it."

"Did you know about it?"

"No, I guess I should put him down as my contact person."

"Did they tell you anything about his condition?"

"No."

Daphne drove as fast as she dared. The faster she got Justin to Brian's side the better.

"Daph, I can't loose him, not now," Justin whimpered.

"You won't, now come on, we're here."

Daphne held his hand as they entered the busy hospital. They asked about Brian at the front desk and were directed to a waiting room without any information. Daphne rubbed Justin's cold hands for something to do. She hoped they wouldn't keep them waiting long. When they saw a doctor approach them they jumped out of their seats anxiously.

"I'm Dr. Rupert. Brian was in pretty bad condition when he came in. He sustained a head injury when his head hit the windshield. He was unconscious when he was brought in. Brian lost a lot of blood and his shoulder was dislocated. He flat lined on the table but we were able to revive him."

Justin could barely concentrate on what the doctor was saying. It all seemed surreal to him. He should be out dancing the night away with Brian not in a sterile hospital. He heard the words flat lined and his body shut down. Daphne caught him when he fainted.

When Justin came to, he was laying on a couch in an empty waiting room. His head was on Daphne's lap. She ran her fingers through his hair.

"Brian?" he whimpered.

"He's fine, you little drama princess."

"But I….."

"They revived him. He's sleeping; they're not sure when he'll wake up though."

Justin sat up fast. "Is he in a coma?"

"No, he just hasn't regained consciousness yet. I called his parents. I thought they should know."

"Can I see him?"

"Yeah, he's in room 117. You gonna be ok?"

Justin nodded and got up to go be with his lover. Justin hesitated outside Brian's room unsure of what condition he would find Brian in. He tentatively walked in the room. He made his way over to the bed and collapsed into a chair by the bed. Justin took Brian's hand gently in his own mindful of the IV. He brushed at a tear that escaped.

"Brian, I'm here. You scared me so much tonight. I can't loose you baby not when I found the love of my life. You have to wake up so I can see those beautiful hazel eyes of yours."

Justin leaned over and placed a feather light kiss on Brian's slightly parted lips.

"I love you so much, Brian."

Just then a nurse came in to check on Brian. It was then Justin noticed that Brian wasn't wearing his ring. "Where is it?" Justin asked in a panic.

"Where's what?" The nurse looked confused.

"His ring, he had a ring. He would never take it off."

"Oh well, if he had it they had to take it off him. It would be bagged with his other personal effects."

"Can you get it, please? I … I just…." He looked at her helplessly willing her to understand.

"Sure I'll find it."

A minute later she came back triumphantly with the ring. "Here it is."

"Oh thank you." Justin took the ring and she left the room to give the boys privacy. Justin slipped the ring back on Brian's finger and kissed his hand.

"You couldn't wake up without this. I knew you'd never take it off. Baby, I think I made a terrible mistake. I thought I was doing the right thing by not moving in with you right away but now all I want to do is be with you. I'm so sorry this had to happen."

The door opened and Mrs. Kinney walked in.

"Hi, Mrs. Kinney."

She nodded stiffly and crossed the room to Brian's other side. Justin felt the room drop twenty degrees at her icy stare. He felt like he was being dismissed. Justin went out to the waiting room to find Daphne. They went for a walk and ended up at the vending machines. They each got a soda.

"Do you know how it happened?" Justin asked.

"Yeah, I found out that the other driver was talking on a cell phone and wasn't paying attention, ran a red light."

Justin grimaced and took a drink of the cool soda.

"How is he?"

Justin shrugged. "Asleep. I got the feeling I wasn't wanted when his mom came in. Um Daphne, can I talk to you about something?"

"Sure."

He sat sideways in his chair facing her. "Would it be a problem for Brian to come stay with us while he's recuperating?"

"No, I think it's a great idea. You need to take care of your man."

"Yeah I do. When he feels better I think I should move in with him. I don't want to leave you high and dry on the rent though."

"Are you sure you want to do this? You don't have to make any sudden decisions."

"Daph, I love him now more than ever. I need to be near him."

Daphne nodded. "It's your call Justin. You guys can both stay for as long as you need to."

Justin hugged her. "Thanks Daph, I don't know what I'd do without you."

Daphne smiled. "Yeah I'm pretty irreplaceable. I just saw Mrs. Kinney leave, looks like she was heading towards the chapel. I think it's safe to say she'll be there a while."

Justin nodded. "Why don't you go back home and get some sleep. I'm going to stick close to Brian."

"Call me if you need me." She kissed his cheek.

"I will."

Justin went back to Brian's room. He gave Brian a quick kiss hello. "I'm back, hope you missed me. I sent Daphne home."

Justin towed off his sneakers and carefully lay down on Brian's uninjured side. He curled up next to the teen.

"I got some great news, baby. You're going to stay with Daphne and me till you're better. Then when you're up to it we'll start looking for a place of our own. I need to be near you and if you think after tonight I'm ever going to let you out of my sight again, you're crazy. You won't be able to take a piss without me there." Justin chuckled to himself. Exhausted Justin buried his head in Brian's neck and fell asleep.

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The next morning Justin awoke to someone lightly squeezing his hand. His eyes flew open and he was awake instantly.

"Brian?"

Brian smiled back at him.

"Do you want me to get someone? Do you need anything?"

"Water," Brian croaked with his unused voice.

Justin hopped off the bed and poured some water into a cup. He held the straw for Brian as he drank his fill. He sat the cup down and sat next to Brian on the bed holding his hand.

"You really scared the shit out of me, ya know."

"Sorry."

"It's ok, baby."

"We didn't get to dance."

Justin brushed back Brian's hair. "We'll have plenty more dances."

Justin went to get a doctor to check Brian over. Brian was faring well and in general good health. It was advised that he stay another night but he was adamant about going home with Justin. The doctor relented and signed the papers. Justin gave Daphne a call to come pick them up.

"Are you sure Daphne won't mind me staying for a few days?"

"It's cool. I talked to her about it last night." Justin helped Brian into his worn jeans. "It's going to be for more than a few days though."

"What?" Brian asked confused.

"You're going to stay with me till you feel up to looking for our apartment where we will live happily ever after and fuck all to anyone who gets in our way."

Brian arched a brow. "When did you decide all this?"

"When I was watching over sleeping beauty."

Justin leaned in for a sweet kiss.

"I love you, Justin."

"I hope you feel the same way when we have to put a shirt on you. Your shirt was ripped off. You can wear my sweater home."

Justin unzipped his red hoodie. Mindful of Brian's left arm he helped Brian into the hoodie. Justin gently helped Brian into the sling for his arm. Brian was a little dazed with pain, just being near Justin helped though. When Daphne arrived Justin found a wheelchair and helped Brian into it. He put up very little fuss about it. That's how Justin knew he was in more pain than he let on.

"Ready to go home, Brian?"

"If home is where you are, then yeah I'm ready. Let's go home."