Title: The Making of Brian's Valentine
Author: Etharei
Timeline: post-513
Rating: G
Summary: Justin finishing his gift for Brian.
Author's Note: Prequel and companion to
A Valentine For Brian. Fits into my
Fate's Given Grace universe. The only thing you need to know for this, though, is that Grace is Justin's roommate in NYC.
(Written for
qaf_drabbles, Challenge #2: Hearts and Flowers)
"Was that Daphne I just heard?" Grace asked from her door, eyes groggy and hair rumpled.
Justin hummed an affirmative, completely focused on his work. He heard the soft approach of her footsteps, but didn’t move his eyes from the careful application of acrylic on canvas. He dabbed on the last finishing touches.
"Is this why you had to borrow her biology textbook?"
He nodded, stepping back. "It’s my contribution to Valentine’s Day."
The both of them considered the still-wet piece for a silent moment.
"It’s not that it’s not good," she finally said. "But... you’re weird, you know that?"