�Hmm.�

Justin presses the phone to his ear. �I didn�t really call for any reason.�

�Do you ever call for a reason?�

�I�m probably interrupting something.�

�Just an orgy.�

�Typical Saturday, then.� Justin slouches further on the sofa and swipes at his eyes. �I just called to say� I miss you. I had a really shitty day and life basically sucks right now and...�

Silence.

�Brian?�

�I�m here.�

�Oh.�

He watches dust motes dance in the bars of sunlight on his tattered linoleum floor.

�Justin?�

�What?�

Silence. And silence.

�I love you,� Brian breathes.

Silence.

�Okay?�

Justin smiles. �Okay.�