Witness

Part 3

Brian looked up at Justin. He couldn't believe what the younger man had just said. "Justin, I didn't come here tonight to fuck you and get you to testify."

"If I remember correctly, we didn't fuck."

Brian heaved a sigh of exasperation, "You know what I mean."

Justin chuckled, "I know." His expression sobered then, "I know you didn't. I'd actually decided before you came here tonight."

"What made you change your mind?"

"Well, I never actually told you no. You lost your temper. Ben ran you out of here before I said anything and then he said he'd talk to me tomorrow." Brian glared at him, trying to look as stern as possible, but failing miserably. "I need the closure. This has been an open wound for ten years; I need to move on."

Brian nodded in understanding because he had open wounds with his own dead father. Deciding the moment needed lightening, "So why does a hot fag like you not have any condoms? Wild weekend?"

Justin rolled his eyes, "Don't condoms have expiration dates? They'd go bad before they get used."

"Are you trying to tell me that you've never …"

Justin shook his head, "Never."

"How the fuck is that possible?"

"I went into Witness Protection when I was seventeen. I'm certainly not in any position to have relationships. Fuck, I can't even tell people my real name."

"You don't have to have relationships to fuck. I certainly don't."

Justin just shrugged his shoulders, "I just didn't see the point."

"Well, you must have some experience. That was quite a hand job you gave me."

"I read a lot, and have lots of experience jerking myself off. I guess I got pretty good at it." Brian smirked at him. "What happens now?"

"Well, we'll talk to Ben in the morning. We'll go back to Pittsburgh, get your father arrested, and go to trial."

"You make it sound so simple Detective."

"Somehow, I have a feeling there's going to be nothing simple about this." Brian saw Justin cringe. "Don't worry; I'll take care of you."

Justin nodded, "Will you stay here tonight?"

Brian sucked his lips in, he was worried about the feelings Justin was causing, but he nodded.

Justin led Brian into his bedroom. The two men climbed into bed and Brian spooned up behind Justin. For the first time in ten years, Justin slept without nightmares.

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Ben walked out into the living area of the suite. He was surprised to find both Brian and Justin sitting at the table drinking coffee. "Umm … good morning?"

Justin looked up at Ben, "Good morning Agent Bruckner."

Brian didn't say anything, just nodded to Ben. Ben looked between the two men, and he knew that something had happened between the two. "What's going on?"

Justin spoke first, "I came here to tell you that I want to testify."

"What made you decide?"

"I've lost ten years of my life. I don't want to miss anymore."

Ben nodded his acceptance of Justin's explanation. Brian finally spoke up, "What happens now Ben?"

"Well, the murders happened in New York, so the trial will have to be there. We're going to have to wait until Taylor goes to New York and then arrest him."

"Why the fuck can't we arrest him now?" Brian was practically shouting.

"He hasn't committed a crime in Pittsburgh, so we can't arrest him there, besides extradition is a bitch."

"Hasn't committed a crime? What about Lindsay?"

"Brian, you know we have nothing to tie him to Lindsay's death."

"You made it sound like it would be so easy. What the fuck kind of game are you playing?"

"I'm not playing any games Brian. To be honest, I wasn't expecting Justin to agree to testify."

"Then what the fuck did you bring us here for?" Brian was starting to lose his temper. Justin placed his hand lightly on Brian's arm. The gesture immediately calmed Brian down and the gesture was not lost on Ben.

"I was taking a chance, and Justin, I am really glad you are willing to help. Honestly, I don't think it will be that difficult. Craig goes to New York a lot on business. The homicide detective who investigated the murders is still on the force. As soon as he goes to New York, we'll pick him up. Justin, we'll keep you in protective custody until then. We don't want to trip our hand."

"Where will I stay?"

"We have a lot of federal safe houses. You'll be safe in one of them."

"Can I stay here?"

Ben shook his head, "I don't think that's a good idea. It would be safer if you were in protective custody."

"He can stay with me." Brian was surprised to hear the offer come out of his mouth.

"He'll be safer in federal protection." Ben wasn't sure what had happened between Brian and Justin, but he knew that Justin staying with Brian was a bad idea.

"Agent Bruckner, I would really feel better staying with someone that I know."

"We'll figure this out later. Justin, you need to get some things together. Why don't you go wait in the lobby, I'll take you to your place."

Justin looked between Ben and Brian and nodded. The door to the suite closed behind him and Ben turned on Brian. "What the fuck do you think you are doing?"

"I don't know what the fuck you are talking about."

"Brian, I'm not stupid. Justin is not a trick. He is the only witness we have that can put Craig Taylor away. I don't want this fucked up because you can't keep your dick in your pants."

Brian was tempted to tell Ben to fuck off, but held his tongue, "It will be fine."

"See that it is."

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Ben found Justin waiting for him in the lobby. "Are you ready to go?"

"Yeah."

They drove in silence to Justin's home. "Agent Bruckner, are you upset with me about something?"

"Please Justin, call me Ben." Justin nodded. "What happened between you and Brian?"

"I don't know what you are talking about."

"Justin, you're a terrible liar. Look, I'm just concerned. Brian is a one night stand kind of guy, and no repeats. I don't want you hurt."

"Don't you mean you don't want the case hurt?"

"Justin, I am concerned about you."

"I'm a big boy Agent … Ben. I can take care of myself."

All Ben could do was nod.

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The flight back to Pittsburgh was uneventful. Justin and Brian sat far apart from each other. Brian's mind was working overtime. He couldn't believe that he had offered to let Justin stay with him. The blonde artist was stirring feelings in him that he didn't know how to deal with. Then there was Gus. Brian was the only parent he had left. He was worried about Gus's safety if Justin stayed with them.

Ben had fallen asleep and Justin took advantage of the situation to change seats and sit next to Brian. "Brian, I can stay somewhere else."

"I told you I would take care of you and I will. I always keep my word."

"That was never in doubt, but from what Ben says it could be some time before this case ever gets to trial. You have a son to worry about, and having me stay with you could cause problems."

"There is plenty of room and Gus will be fine."

"I don't want to … be in your way …"

"What are you saying Justin?"

"Well Ben said …"

"Look Justin, if there's anything about me you want to know, ask me. If there's anything I think you need to know, I will tell you. I offered to let you stay with me, and I meant it."

"Ok, I'll stay with you."

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When they arrived back in Pittsburgh, Brian got Justin settled in the loft. Over the years, Brian had renovated the loft so it now took two floors. Gus's room was on the first floor and Brian kept his bedroom on the second floor. He never had tricks over when Gus was with him. He also had a guest room on the first floor that he helped Justin get settled into.

Justin was saddened that he was being put in the guest room, but he realized that whatever had happened between him and Brian was most likely over. He was unpacking his things when Brian came into the room.

"Do you need anything?"

Justin looked at Brian standing in the doorway. "No, I'm good. Thank you again for letting me stay here."

"No problem. I'm going to go pick up Gus, I'll be back shortly. I figured I could pick up some dinner on the way back."

"That sounds great."

Brian nodded to Justin before he walked out the door.

Justin heaved a sigh before he flopped on the bed. Brian was so standoffish that he wondered if he made a mistake electing to stay with Brian.

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Brian returned home with Gus. Although he had a great time with "Grandma" Debbie, Gus was glad to be going home with his daddy. Brian explained to Gus that a friend was going to be staying with them for a while. Over the years, Debbie had brought so many strays into the family that Gus was used to new people coming into their lives.

The three had dinner together and Gus's chatter helped to mask the awkward tension between the two men. Gus insisted on watching his favorite movie, Yellow Submarine, after dinner. Justin begged off, insisting he was tired from the trip. Brian recognized the excuse, but didn't say anything.

After the movie, Brian got Gus ready for bed. After he read Gus his bedtime story he decided to check on Justin. He noticed the light was on under Justin door, so he knocked softly.

"Come in."

Brian found Justin in bed sketching. "I just wanted to see if you needed anything."

Justin smiled at him, "No thanks, I'm fine."

Brian didn't want to be dismissed so casually, so he decided to make small talk. "What are you sketching?"

Justin blushed a little, "I'm doing a sketch of Gus. He's so adorable, I couldn't resist."

Brian walked over to the bed and sat down, "Can I see it?"

Justin hesitated a second and then handed the book over to Brian. "Wow! That's great!"

"You can have it."

"Really? Thank you."

"It's the least I can do. I mean … you're putting yourself out for me."

The awkward silence enveloped the two men again. Brian made a decision. "You know, I made up this room as a formality, I can't imagine it's very comfortable."

"No Brian, it's fine."

"My room is much more comfortable. You … could sleep up there."

"Do you really think that's a good idea?"

Brian looked down at his lap, "Probably not, but I would like it if you would."

Justin looked up into Brian's eyes and saw the vulnerability there. "Ok,"

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The two men kissed gently. Brian took his time seducing Justin with his mouth. The blonde artist softly accepted the seduction. Justin took Brian's hand and placed it on his erection. Brian moaned into Justin's mouth and gently cupped Justin's hard cock. Justin leaned his head back, exposing his throat to Brian's lips. The older man suckled at Justin's throat. He moved his hands from Justin's cock to his buttocks. He cupped the full globes and pulled Justin closer to him. Their erections rubbed together between the pants they both still wore. Brian stepped back and began to remove his clothes. Justin followed suit. In no time the two men were naked.

"Brian … I want you inside me."

"Are … are you sure?"

"Just … take it easy … I've never done this before."

Brian lowered Justin to the bed. He placed the condom and a tube of lube on the bed. He lifted Justin's legs onto his shoulders. Brian grabbed the lube and squirted a generous amount onto his fingers. He warmed the lube on his fingers before he moved his fingers to Justin's hole.

Brian gently bathed Justin's hole with the warm lube. The blonde sighed into his touch. Brian slipped a finger into Justin's hole. The artist gasped at the intrusion. "Just relax."

Brian slowly slid his finger into Justin and gently withdrew it. He felt Justin's hole relax around his finger so he gently inserted a second finger and began to scissor his fingers. He gently stretched the tight ring of muscle so that it could accommodate his cock. Brian withdrew his fingers so that he could sheath himself with the condom.

Brian squirted more lube onto his fingers so that he could grease his cock. He generously lubed his penis and placed the head at Justin's hole. "Are you ready?"

Justin looked up at Brian with glazed eyes and nodded. Brian started to slide inside. Justin gasped at the intrusion. "Just relax, it's going to hurt a little, but just relax."

"Ok."

Brian slid himself inside slowly. When he was fully imbedded, he leaned down and captured Justin's lips in a searing kiss. When he felt the blonde relax beneath him, he slowly withdrew and then pushed back in. He felt Justin's anal muscles constrict around his cock. Brian began to thrust and Justin bucked his hips to meet Brian's thrusts. Brian knew that he wouldn't last long. The feelings coursing through his mind were too much. He knew that he was close. Justin's anal walls contracted around his cock and Brian screamed as he filled the condom. At the same moment he felt Justin's hot semen splash against his belly. He collapsed onto the smaller body beneath him. Once his breathing returned to normal, Brian pulled his flaccid cock out of Justin. He quickly disposed of the condom and gathered the younger man into his arms. They fell asleep wrapped in each other arms and miraculously neither of them was plagued with nightmares.

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