A Valentine for Brian (G; Brian/Justin)

[etharei]

Title: A Valentine for Brian
Author: Etharei
Timeline: post-513
Rating: G
Summary: Brian and a client admire a Valentine's Day gift that Brian has received.
Author's Note: I've just written my first G-rated QAF fic *feels faint* This comes with a prequel/ companion piece, The Making of Brian's Valentine.
(Written for qaf-drabbles, Challenge #2: Hearts and Flowers)

He spotted Leo Brown admiring the new painting in its temporary pride of place at the front, and went to stand next to him.

"This is new," his long-time client commented.

"Yeah." Brian nodded. "I thought it appropriate for Valentine’s Day."

"I recognize the artist’s name. Very famous up in New York now. But the subject matter... seems more like you."

Brian shrugged. "It was made special for me."

Brown looked surprised. "You’re acquainted with Mr. Taylor?"

"Yes." A heart on top of a rose; vivid, wordless eloquence. Genius. "One could say that I left a memorable impression on him."



Check out the prequel/ companion drabble ' The Making of Brian's Valentine'.