And I mean every letter of that incoherentness!

Because, hello, my boo wrote me so-perfect-I-could-cry Brian and Gus fic for my b-day. BRIAN AND GUS, PEOPLES! She so knows my weaknesses.

You must go read rightthisminute. It's so damned good, y'know? Go on, go find out! Here, I will lure you in with the beginning...

Brian gives him a photograph for his seventh birthday.

Wrapped in elegant black paper, topped with a simple white bow, he gives it to Gus with a lop-sided smile and a soft "open this."

*wibble*

And because clearly my biggest fic wishes are being granted to me today, there are two new chapters (7/8) of A Thousand Beautiful Things up. *♥ x's infinity*


They lay there quietly. Brian was too relaxed to wonder at the strange behaviour, was even a little bit used to it. Justin had climbed into his bed before on rare occasions. Yet Brian was completely awake, not certain why the warmth from Justin’s body wasn’t lulling him back into sleep, only certain that a part of him seemed to be waiting for something.

“They’re beautiful.” The whisper rent the air and it was several long minutes before Brian realized his entire body had braced, his breath holding his mind stunned. He wondered if he stayed still enough, if he’d hear it again. “The horses.” The sound of footfalls outside their door and Justin tensed in Brian’s arms. Brian tightened his embrace, took a breath wondering if he’d imagined it. He waited patiently, silently, as the footsteps again retreated. He waited a few minutes more.

The voice was soft, a child’s whisper, but rough from lack of use. It seemed to be pushed out with some effort. It was, oddly, the most amazing thing Brian had ever heard. “Sometimes I forget. But there’s so many beautiful things,” Justin said, his tone full of wonder. Brian held Justin until the blond fell asleep. He wanted to say something, but couldn’t think of anything to say and in the end they had both been silent until Justin’s familiar snuffling and then steady breath filled the room. Finally, Brian let out a long breath of his own, tucked his head, resting his forehead against the back of Justin’s neck and closed his eyes tightly, trying to process what he’d heard, what had happened. Gently, Brian placed a kiss at the base of the pale neck. So many beautiful things.

I honestly thought it would be awhile yet before Justin spoke, but this was perfect and I am broken. Oh, Justinface. Brian can show you of all the beautiful things in the world, hang in there.

Then add in the title's namesake being an Annie Lennox song and listen to it while reading these chapters. Yup. Ree = broken.



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Every day I write the list
Of reasons why I still believe they do exist
(a thousand beautiful things)
And even though it's hard to see
The glass is full and not half empty
(a thousand beautiful things)
So... light me up like the sun
To cool down with your rain
I never want to close my eyes again
Never close my eyes
Never close my eyes

I thank you for the air to breathe
The heart to beat
The eyes to see again
(a thousand beautiful things)
And all the things that's been and done
The battle's won
The good and bad in everyone
(this is mine to remember)
So ...
Here I go again
Singin' by your window
Pickin' up the pieces of what's left to find

The world was meant for you and me
To figure out our destiny
(a thousand beautiful things)
To live
To die
To breathe
To sleep
To try to make your life complete
(yes yes)
So ...
Light me up like the sun
To cool down with your rain
I never want to close my eyes again
Never close my eyes
never close my eyes ...
That is everything I have to say
(that's all I have to say)


And last but DEFINITELY NOT LEAST, I've got mail!


The only thing better about getting mail is getting MORE mail than you thought!

Cos I got surprised by a certain postcard from my BFF! I LOVE THAT MOVIE OKAY. You are totally my Westley and I will wait for you. And then we will have fun storming the v. gay castle. Tell little sis hello for me!

Oooo, Caitface! *bounces* I wasn't expecting it to be so big and beautiful! Randy can't hide from us. So going to frame this. /dork Thank you thank you!

OMG GIOVAAAHHHHNA! I now have the prettiest hair in all the land. *smug grins like Justin* These are the cutest hairpins I've ever seen. Butterflies! Sparklies! I LOVE SO HARD. In fact, I might be wearing all six right this very moment alfdja. Thank you so much, cookie!


I all of you this much.