Brian takes Justin to a secret place

[nochaser-12.livejournal.com]

I only remember one scene in this story and it's a long time since I read it. I remember there was an emotional Brian scene where he took Justin to a secret place - an abandoned building or mine shaft or something - where he kept a kind of hideout. There was a box, I believe, and Brian showed Justin the things that were in the box which were, I believe, a few mementos from his childhood. In any event, they were items that held special meaning to Brian. I don't think even Michael knew about the place. It was quite an emotional scene, from what I recall. I've been through the tag a dozen times and can't find anything like this.

Anyone recall something like this?

Update: FOUND by Edith Laferrière.

It's Essence by darksylvia. Link in comments.

Comments

[kissthestranger.livejournal.com]

I've read this one and I don't know why but I have two fics in mind, Plumsuede's Beyond the Yellow Brick Road and Xie's Families in Only Time Universe. I might be wrong though.

[nochaser-12.livejournal.com]

Thanks. I'll try both of these, although it's not been long since I read Xie's Only Time series. I honestly don't know if I've read BTYBR, although that sounds a bit like sacrilege to actually admit. ;)

[7wildwaysup.livejournal.com]

I read this one too... Now did Brian rides around on his bike with two brothers and they played on an abandon train? Maybe something by Vamphile? I'm racking my brain... I'll get back to you with more info...

Hugs Hon ~ Kathleen

[nochaser-12.livejournal.com]

I know the scene you're describing and that was with Brian's childhood friend who had the child with Down's Syndrome, wasn't it? I know in that story there was a box with a map and a plan Brian had from childhood, right? They may be the same story, but the feel is off in my head about that. Although if you find that one I'd love to read it again, too! LOL

The overall feel I get from my original request is of a dark story. Like Brian had taken Justin to an abandoned bomb shelter or something. Or a mine bunker. As I think about it, I also get the feeling that B/J were closer in age so it may be a high school fic, which I don't normally read much of these days. Totally frustrated here.

[7wildwaysup.livejournal.com]

Yeah, both of those sound familiar... I'm keep brainstorming, and let you know...

Later Darling ~ Kathleen

[edith l. (from livejournal.com)]

I can't be sure, but it reminds me of Essence by darksylvia. After Brian's cancer, Justin is still trying to figure him out : "It made so much sense that Brian Kinney kept his soul in a bunker in the middle of nowhere."

>> http://qafvault.com/essence-darksylvia.htm

>> http://archiveofourown.org/works/19832?view_adult=true

[nochaser-12.livejournal.com]

Yes! That's the very one I was looking for. So it *was* a bunker!
Thank you so much for finding this for me. I'm off to read happily!

[edith l. (from livejournal.com)]

Great! You're welcome :)

[sandid.livejournal.com]

oh, back in the day I loved Darksylvia....I've read this too. Years ago.

[chadmom.livejournal.com]

That was a beautiful story!

[edith l. (from livejournal.com)]

I’m glad you enjoyed it :D Darksylvia is definitely one of the best QaF-fanfic authors out there : Essence, Domestic Tranquility, I Think We’re Alone Now (abandoned WIP), What I Did On My Summer Vacation by Milo Taylor, A Steal, Warm, Back to Kansas, etc. It's worth (re)discovering her works!