and frankly- I *feel* that with having been in Brian's position in real life. Regardless of the fact that my relationship with the 'justin' of my life was placed into the friendship only for now category by him- I know my actions with the 'Daphne' equivalent hurt & betrayed him to the point of really damaging our relationship & its potential. heck- maybe that's why this fic has been so painful for me to read at times. But I know he had every right to be pissed and hurt over the circumstances & choice of partner I made- even if it was in a very emotional & alchohol-colored-one-time-only moment.

Logically- sure- wasn't betrayel- but to the heart, oh yeah, painful betrayel.