Still Queer As Folk

Episode 14

"Ok, I'm taking him home... Absolutely, bye." I hang up and signal Michael over. Justin is sitting on a stool next to me hugging his beer close staring aimlessly. I look to Brandon and gesture to Justin and he nods his head in agreement to keep an eye on him for me. Michael gave him a quick explanation and lets just say when shit get serious, he is not such a bad guy.

"What's going on?" Michael asks when he reaches me. I pull him to the side slightly but not to far from Justin. He has reverted some in his fear.

"He said that when he was talking with the twins, he looked towards the door and Chris was standing there looking at him through the window." I pinch the bridge of my nose. "Grab the guys, I want to get him home, but I want reinforcements to walk him. If anything happens, get him home, do not stop and wait for me." Michael nods and walks over to get everyone.

I walk up behind Justin, Brandon looks at me with sad eyes, my playful blonde is gone. "Hey Sunshine. What do you say we head home." He shudders slightly and I know he is afraid to walk home. "Look Justin." I turn him to face me.

He looks to me and I see the fear and surprisingly rage in his eyes. "I promise, you will be ok. Everyone is walking with us so if anything happens you won't be alone." He nods and turns to get his leather jacket.

Everyone gathers as we leave, Michael and Ben take the lead and Emmett, Ted and surprisingly Brandon follow behind us. I am a little surprised he choose to stay with us.

Justin is clinging to my arm, looking around anxiously. I know he is afraid of what Chris might do at this point. I notice a car following us, the windows are tinted but the same car has drove by four times now. Michael looks back at me as it drives by a fifth time, he sees it too. I look back at Brandon and he nods.

When we get to the front of our building Justin releases me and rushes in. I look to everyone and can tell they need to go, all but Brandon. He smiles and follows Justin in keeping his distances.

"I would stay but I have to get Hunter ready for college interviews tomorrow." Ben says and Michael nods in agreement.

"No guys it is fine. I got it covered and it looks like Brandon is curious about what all is going on. I will call you tomorrow." I turn and head in and take the lift up.

I enter the loft to find Brandon standing at the bottom of the steps to the bedroom looking in. I walk over and stand beside him. Justin is stripped down to his boxers laying on the bed fast asleep. The stress and adrenaline must have wore him out. I nudge Brandon and head to the kitchen, he follows.

Grabbing two glasses and a bottle of bourbon I sit at the counter. "Thank you for the help tonight. I am not one to show gratitude, but I really appreciate it."

He nods, "What the hell is with this dude? Has he been stalking Justin long?"

I sigh and toss back my drink. Should I explain all of this to him. I guess I owe him that much, after his help. "Its a long story. I will explain but you need to listen." He gets comfortable in his chair and sips his drink.

"Justin and I met sevenish years ago. He was still in high shool, his senior year. I fought my feelings for him from the beginning. We would see each other but also see others too. He jerked this kid Chris off at some point in school. After that Chris started fucking with him." I explained everything that happened up until prom.

I filled my glass again, "The night of Justin's prom I gave into my feelings a little and I showed up there. Justin and I danced in front of everyone ending in me kissing him." I smile as I remember that part of the night. Justin looked beautiful in his tux.

"He walked me out to my jeep, as he was walking away Chris came up behind him, with a bat." I closed my eyes in almost pain. "I tried to stop him but I was to late. He basted Justin's head in. Justin was in a coma for two weeks and has suffered some brain damage from it."