Bloodthirsty

I donated blood a while ago and I got inspired. :) This is a little ficlet I just had to write.

I know that gays can't donate blood everywhere but let's pretend that they can, okay? I hope there'll be a day when all people can donate blood if they want, regardless of their sexual orientation. *fingers crossed*

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Justin opened the loft door and saw Brian sitting at his desk.

"Hey."

"Hey."

Justin walked to Brian and gave him a kiss. "How was your day?"

Brian gave him a glare.

"What? I didn't say 'dear' or 'honey'. Don't be such a drama queen; it doesn't make us lesbians if we talk about our days."

"You're sure?"

Justin just rolled his eyes at Brian.

"Okay, fine. Actually I had a great day — I mean a 'fabulous' day."

"Brian."

Brian grinned. "Anyway, I got myself a new client — Star View."

"The company that makes sunglasses?"

"Yeah."

"That's great! So I guess we have to celebrate it then", Justin said and tossed his jacket on the sofa and headed for kitchen.

"Yeah, I can think of a few ways to... Hey, what's that?"

"What?"

"The thing on your arm. Have you hurt yourself?" Brian asked a bit worried.

"Oh this. We had this "touring blood donation" thing today at PIFA and I thought I'd give it a try."

"You donated blood?" Brian asked surprised.

"Yeah, it was kind of cool and it made me feel good about myself. Doing something for my community, you know."

"Yeah, I guess so."

"Have you ever donated blood?"

"No."

"Why not?"

Brian shrugged. "I don't know."

Justin looked intensively at Brian.

"What?"

"You know I'm on to you; there is something. Tell me, please."

"All the nurses will flirt with me all the time and drive me crazy."

"Sure. So what's the real reason?"

Brian gave a deep sigh. "Okay, if you have to know... Well, the thing is I'm not very fond of needles."

"You're afraid of needles?"

"No, I'm not afraid, I just don't like them."

"You know, it's not a big deal, you don't even have to look at the needle, you can close your eyes and think of something nice. Like me", Justin smirked.

"Yeah yeah, whatever."

"So I guess you won't come with me the next time?"

"Next time?"

"Yeah, I thought I'd make a habit of this. So you're coming?"

"I don't think so."

"Well, it's your loss. Besides, I think you should come with me to protect what's yours 'cause there was one really cute MALE nurse in there..."

"Trying to blackmail me, are you?"

"Just a little."

"I'll think about it."

"Thanks", Justin said and gave Brian a loving kiss.

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Later that night in bed

"Brian?"

"Hmmm."

"Would you donate blood if Gus needed it?"

"Yeah."

"What about me?"

"What about you?"

"Would you donate blood if I needed it?"

"You don't even know if we have the same blood group."

"Brian. You know what I mean."

Brian looked Justin in the eye. "Yeah I would."

"Good", Justin said contently and snuggled closer to Brian.

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