Author's Note: This is set in an AU wherein OZ won the war. Written for kuraichan almost a year ago. xD I promise the next chapter of Love Lies will be up soon. Until then, sink your teeth into this.
Rendezvous
By mistress amethyst une
"Hey, you look like a pretty girl," said Duo as he gritted his teeth. He was still reeling from having his precious braid parted from his head. Admittedly, his new buzz cut brought out the raw masculinity in him. The mild stubble on his chin made him look a bit older than his sixteen years.
She responded, "Just because I look like one doesn't mean you should fall over yourself drooling. Get running, soldier!"
She winked at him as he turned to see if she was being serious. She was only being tough on him because her superiors would suspect something. The moon was bright and full. He would cut the course and meet her in the nearby woods…
He arrived shortly after she did.
"What took you so long?" she said with mild mocking.
He grinned, "The fact that I used my legs and not a damn jeep."
She threw on a mildly coquettish grin, "My legs are in no shape for running after what you've put me through all week…"
He pretended to be clueless, "All the combat?"
She grinned, "Between the sheets… You are truly the paragon for sleeping with the enemy."
He sighed, "You aren't really the enemy, are you? You can't be… loyal to OZ."
"Doesn't mystery spice things up?"
"When will you give me your word? Tell me you'll aid us."
"I'll give you my word when you give me yours. Tell me you feel something for me aside from animalistic lust. Tell me I'm not just your pawn in this game…"
She walked up to him and gave him a passionate kiss, "Until then, we'll keep playing…"