Upstairs

Playroom Arc 2

Gundam Wing AU

Cherries

Okay forgive me for suddenly deciding to split it up into different arcs but. I had nothing better to do. :P

Mostly from Wufei's POV and switching to Zechs's from time to time.

Disclaimer: I actually own a few of the characters. just not the ones on TV, but I'm working on it. Can someone lend me three million dollars? That's just for Treize.

Warnings: Shonen-ai and yes, maybe a yaoi love scene. Go away if you're not cool with that. I'm usually pretty tame on that sort of thing anyhow, so it shouldn't be scary. oh well.

Oh. don't ask me why a hospital would let a doctor take a patient home. I'll figure something out and it's in the future anyway.

*~*~*~*~*~*~*: Flashbacks to Wufei's childhood.

#~#~#~#~#~#~#~: Flashbacks to Zechs's childhood

Part 1: New

Two months. It's been two months since I met you and all you do is sulk now. The reporters and cops went away, but you won't even look at me. I'm sorry I made Treize go away. I'm sorry I'm sitting in his chair. I'm sorry I never make dinner. I just wish you'd look at me Zechs. Just once.

Zechs sighed while washing dishes from the kitchen and called out to the boy. "Did you finish with fixing the computers yet?" The frowned and sat his head on the dining room table he was sitting at. "Yes, I did that yesterday. Today I was working on the buildings mainframe. It was totally fried." Zechs sighed again and Wufei knew that was it for the conversation.

I don't want to stay here and keep working all day, eating when you cook for me, and sleeping when you turn the lights outs. I want us to do the fun things you said we could do before. I want to go out and play. Couldn't we go see a movie? I haven't seen one in such a long time Zechs. This is futile. If you won't even look at me, how are you supposed to see how I feel? It's not like you can read minds, Zechs. If you did, then you'd know how sorry I am for everything.

Zechs audibly sighed again from the kitchen. Since it was almost 8:00, he was most likely coming to tell Wufei to go to bed and turn off the lights and go back to his own room. Wufei felt his head ache. Zechs had created something of a schedule or routine that went on everyday. He really missed his old Zechs. That one would think of something new to do everyday. This one just woke up, showered, cooked, took notes on Wufei's progress, and wrote a paper, diary entry- Diary entry? Wufei looked at the semi-tattered book.

You would think it would be hidden somewhere but Zechs left it out, knowing Wufei would never read it if there wasn't an assignment for it or something. That's why he wrote, 'Don't touch' on the front cover. Two days earlier when Wufei's hand brushed over it, he could have sworn it burned. Maybe it didn't. Maybe it wouldn't hurt to check on what was going on in his doctor's head.

If it weren't for Sally being a woman, she would not have allowed this to happen. Zechs would be on pills and reassigned to someone else and Wufei would have been sent to any family they could have found or left in a children's home. After reading on some of Wufei's progression notes, the clinic found him mentally capable. That meant he wasn't crazy, just scared so he was free to go.

What good does freedom do when Zechs won't even look at me?

"Wufei? Go on to bed now. I'll wake you up earlier in the morning, we have a stop to make on the way to the college." Wufei brightened, "We're going somewhere else tomorrow Zechs? Where? Are we finally going out for breakfast or something? Can I have bacon?" Zechs raised and eyebrow, but didn't turn to look Wufei in the face. "No. I have to go by my sister's place. She wants me to watch after her cat while she's on a trip." Wufei frowned. "Oh, is that all." Zechs sighed. "Good night Wufei." His blonde hair trailed after him in its long braided ponytail. That was another thing Wufei hated now.

I'm going to find out where he's getting rubber bands from and throw them out of the window. Why did he start tying his hair up? Is Zechs really mad at me? Maybe it's because of my hair. Here, I'll take out this and there. My hair loose too, Zechs. Zechs. Why don't you even come out after you to bed? I'm right next-door in this stupid futon and you won't even come out Zechs. Fine! I'm going to read that book!

He carefully tiptoed out of the guest room and into the living room. The diary was sitting on the table like it always did. He took a deep breath and went towards it. Then he had a better idea. The boy went into the kitchen and came out with oven mitts. "Okay then, no burns," he whispered to himself. He really was a very smart little boy. He carefully opened the book with closed eyes, just in case it had steam inside. He couldn't feel anything hot so he looked down and started to read. It was from a really long time ago. The handwriting wasn't practiced and the ink was faded.

"January 14. Relena never stops crying anymore."

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Milliardo stood behind Treize holding Relena's hand. Every since their parents' death, the little girl was easily frightened into crying fits. She was clinging onto Milliardo side for dear life while they waited for the door to open. Treize looked back at his two new siblings.

Because Milliardo and Relena were children of the fallen Ambassador and distant relatives of the royal family they couldn't be left in just in just anyone's hands. Treize's father was General Anton Khushrenada. He was close to the children's father and was the first to be considered to take them in.

The door to Treize's family mansion opened slowly and four maids awaited solemn smiles on their faces. Treize walked them in and shook hands with the first maid, a tall woman with dark brown hair and glasses. "These must be the little ones, Treize. Do bring them in, it's so cold outside." Relena pouted and clung to her brother even tighter. "Mimi, don't let them take us, please!" Milliard frowned, "It's okay. We've been here before. You already know them. They would never hurt us." Relena started to cry nonetheless.

Treize shook his head and lifted the toddler. "I have an idea. What about some hot chocolate." The maids nodded and showed them inside of the large front hall. Relena stopped crying for a moment. "Can mine have marshmallows Tweeze?"

Treize rolled his eyes, "As soon as you pronounce my name right." The little girl hugged him, "Please?" He sat her down and one of the maids took her hand. "Come on little one. Do you remember me? I'm Une. We'll get you hot chocolate and a few chocolate cookies as well." The toddler nodded and followed her into another room.

Milliard scratched the top of his head and picked up his bags. "Well at least she isn't crying right now." Treize patted his friend on the back. "Let me show you to your room. It's where you slept over last summer." Milliard pouted, "Okay. Where's Relena sleeping?" Treize scratched his head, "Most likely the nursery. Come on, let's go." Milliard stopped. "I like being near you Treize, but I have to watch over Relena. I should be closer to her."

Treize blushed a little and in an embarrassed voice said, "I'm not that far from the nursery actually. I have another room, but I like the nursery more." Milliard smiled in a way he hadn't in two days. "Oh really. Are you still a baby too Treize?" Treize pulled his little friend into a headlock. "How dare you say such a terrible, Mimi!"

The younger boy pulled away ran forward. Treize took a deep breadth. "Well I'm no longer the only child I suppose.

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The next day, before writing in his diary, Milliard was scared by a loud scream. "Relena?" The protective older brother ran out of his room, which was conveniently located next door to the nursery and across from Treize's room. He ran into Relena's room and looked at the hopeless scene with a smile on his face.

Une was struggling to hold the toddler down, comb her hair and button her dress at the same time. The young woman was covered in baby powered and had two silk ribbons tied to her earrings. Relena was thrashing about while under Une's knee and kicking the woman with every chance presented to her. "Mimi! Mimi!"

Milliard calmly walked over and motioned for the unhappy maid to move. "You can't just dress her like a normal child. You have to tell Treize or me to do it. She's not very nice." Relena pouted and sat up. Her little face was covered in powder her hair was in wild twists pointing away from her round head. "She was going to smo-smuther me!"

Treize walked in and yawned. "What's going on?" Milliard giggled, "Miss Une was going to dress Relena. It didn't work." Treize raised an eyebrow. "Of course it didn't work, she didn't even let her mother dress her without a fight." He cracked his knuckles. "This is the sort of fight that requires a good deal of manpower. Out of my way." He rushed passed Une and Milliard.

Relena narrowed her eyes, "No."

Treize starting tapping his right foot, "Yes."

Relena frowned, "No!"

Treize took a step. "Yes!"

Relena sighed, "Something pink?"

Treize nodded, "And frilly too."

After the little girl was dressed in her favorite pink dress with a frilly lace hem and collar she skipped out holding Une's hand. "Can help make breakfast Auntie Une?" The young woman smiled, "Sure, if there's anything left to make." She looked back at the two boys. Milliard didn't have his shoes on and Treize was still in a night robe. "You two should get dress and come down for breakfast. Your father is probably already down there."

Treize hugged Milliard from behind and kissed his ear, "Hear that old man? Time to go and say good morning to my father." Milliard almost flinched but didn't. Treize was just taking the brotherly love thing serious. "Okay. See you down there."

In the dining room, Relena sat in happily in Mr. Khushrenada's lap telling the man about her morning and why worms should sent to outer space. "And one time Mimi but one in my dress and I wiggled and it feel out and Mimi and Tweeze laughed at me all day long!" She pouted and rested her head on the man's shoulder. Anton laughed, "It has been such a long time since I've heard a silly story like that. Treize? Come and sit down for breakfast." He smiled at Milliard. "You too, Mimi."

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Wufei yawned. He was getting sleeping but was still quite interested in the diary. Zechs referred to himself as 'Milliard'. He never heard him called that before. Why did he change his name? He couldn't finish reading it now. He really needed to go to sleep. "I'll finish it tomorrow." He sat the book back where he found it. Curiosity didn't die with the book. Wufei carefully tiptoed over to Zechs's bedroom.

I haven't even seen the inside of it. He always has the door close. He only goes in when I'm asleep. I'm going to take just a quick little peek. I hope he isn't awake. I hope he isn't starring at the door. Starring at the door? Maybe I should back to my room. Wait would he just sit around starring at the door. I could just open it a little and peek in. There.

The door made squeak and Wufei looked inside. A candle lighted the room and Zechs sat on the bed looking at a picture frame. Wufei frowned. The photograph had to have been Treize. Zechs looked so sad just sitting there and lightly outlining the frame with his fingers. Then Wufei noticed an impressive feature of the room. Zechs's body.

The boy pulled away and gasped lightly. That caught Zechs's attention. "Wufei? Are you up in there? Go to bed." Wufei didn't answer stood outside the doorway while he body trembled nervously. "Wufei?" Zechs stood up and went to door. Wufei turned and tried running back to his room but the door opened and the lights were on. The boy turned and face Zechs. The older man crossed his arms over his bare chest. "What are you doing up?"

Wufei went with the best answer he could come up with. "Bathroom?" Zechs raised an eyebrow, "In your room, to the left, white door." Wufei giggled nervously. "Oh, yeah. I forgot." He stepped back but Zechs stepped forward. "Wufei?" The boy swallowed. "Yes, Zechs."

He's looking at me! He's looking straight at me! Finally. Wait- am I in trouble. Don't look at me Zechs! I'm not here if I'm in trouble. Maybe if I stay still and don't answer anymore questions.

Zechs leaned in his doorway. "Do you want to come and talk to me? I haven't been very friendly, have I?" Wufei noticed that his hair was finally loose again. The boy nodded, "Okay. You haven't been friendly at all Zechs. You were kind of ignoring me. I don't like that." Zechs frowned, "I didn't mean to. I was just really wrapped up in my own mind. I want to know where Treize is. Is he all right? Where was he taken?" Zechs wipe a hand across his face. "I feel so tired."

Wufei pouted and felt guilty. "I'm so sorry Zechs. It's all my fault." Zechs shook his head, "Lets sit down and talk awhile. You can tell me in depth about all of your work at the institute lately." Zechs turned the lights back off. Wufei smiled and followed Zechs into his room. The room was painted red and the bed was covered in silk sheets and satin pillows. Wufei hopped on happily and looked around at the unpacked boxes and the open bathroom door.

Wufei laid back a bit and looked around the room. "Is this an expensive apartment to keep Zechs? Could help pay the rent?" Zechs shook his head, "That's not necessary. You're my guest." Wufei pouted as Zechs lay down beside him. "You don't intend to let me stay here?" Zechs rubbed the back of his neck and sat up on his elbow. "I'm afraid that's not what Sally and I agreed to. She said you could stay here until you felt comfortable enough to leave on your own. That meant I was suppose to gradually re- introduce to the world, but you're right. I haven't been friendly. We haven't gone anywhere or met anyone."

Wufei found himself staring at Zechs's eyes. "Can we go somewhere tomorrow?" Zechs nodded and tucked some of Wufei's loose hair behind his ear. "Of course. After I pick up my sister's cat. Do you like cats?" Wufei held a thoughtful look for a moment. Then he shook his head. "I had a bad experience once."

The night went on with quiet conversion until Wufei turned on his side and feel asleep. Zechs sighed and blew his candle out.

He smiled in the darkness looking at the picture of Treize. He had a feeling that somewhere Treize was chastising someone about his driving habits. "Goodnight, wherever you are now Treize. Don't forget to take a vitamin."

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TBC

Well, how did that come out? It's different from I how I usually write but I thought I needed a change. I hope its okay T_T please don't hate it much. Thank you.