Sure Thing by Ro (PG-13)

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Fandom: POPSLASH
Pairing: Brian/Nick
Author on LJ: littlerhymes
Author Website: sideshow
Why this must be read:
Much like my last rec was for Howie/Nick, this story is my How It Happened for Nick/Brian. It's warm and lovely and it cuts between the early days of the group and Nick's solo career, and all along, Nick knows he can count on Brian.

Brian is careful and he takes his time, same as he does when he's picking out a song on his guitar or trying on a new pair of shoes. Usually Nick hates to sit still for long, but with Brian's hands moving light and sure across his face, knowing he's the focus of all that concentration, yeah, he doesn't mind it.

Finally Brian rinses off the razor for the last time, wipes away the flecks of cream from Nick's jawline, saying, "Yep, you're done."

Nick starts to open his eyes just as Brian leans in to press a kiss to his mouth. It lasts as long as it takes Nick to realise it's happening, and then it's over. He looks up, blinking, as Brian smiles and holds out the razor: "My turn."


Brian is on the left, Nick on the right.

Sure Thing