Disclaimer: I do not own these characters I just use them for fun.
Author's Note: Thank you for reading this first chapter! Reviews would be appreciated and maybe some awkward situations between Heero, Wufei, and Duo. Please be gentle on me this is my first yaoi fic! I hope you all like it!
The large wooden door slammed closed as Duo, former pilot of Deathscythe, walked in warily, his long braided chestnut hair swaying behind him. He had just finished a misson for Preventers which had taken longer than expected. It was only supposed to be a week long mission and it turned into 3 thanks to the incompetence of some of his team. The mission was simple: find and arrest a gang member who committed murder. Some of the members blew their cover on the streets getting information which sent the member running. It took 2 weeks to find him and that was only because Duo knew what he was doing. He was exhausted and on edge. Being under and acting like a gang member had gotten him on edge, every noise making him draw his gun or flinch.
He steadily walked to the kitchen, as he dropped his bag by the door, and checked the cabinets. His wide violet eyes looking for a decent meal that he hoped he could find. There wasn't much, protein bars that belonged to Heero and a couple packs of ramen. He sighed and opened the fridge. Thankfully there was cold meat so he took that out and made a sandwich. He got a cup and filled with tap water guzzling it down. As he was eating he didn't even realize that Heero was leaning against the doorway frame watching him. Duo heard a chuckle and he snapped his gaze up immediately. He grinned sheepishly when he realized it was Heero. Heero just smirked and continued to watch.
"Hi Hee-chan!" Duo exclaimed though it didn't have nearly as much energy as it normally did. Heero frowned at the nickname.
"Hn," He replied back. Duo just grinned.
"Why did the mission take so long?" Heero asked. Duo sighed.
"My team spooked some informants which made our suspect run. I was able to get him two weeks after though," Duo stated. Heero's eyes narrowed.
"Who is Une teaming you up with? What bakas can't get information?" Heero growled. Heero being the perfect soldier couldn't stand failure especially unnecessary failure.
"She gave me agents that are still in training," Duo sighed. Duo was very agitated as well but he knew there was no use getting mad about it. He would talk to Une about switching once he turned his report in.
"Why didn't you request one of us?" Heero asked. Duo chuckled.
"It was simple and all of you were on missions," Duo said plainly. Heero just stared at him.
"You could have gotten at least one other senior agent," Heero growled. Duo shrugged.
"It's too late now. I got the man, the missions over," Duo stated. Heero just stared, his anger ever present in his eyes. Duo ate the rest of his sandwich so he stood, taking his plate and cup to the sink. He washed the plate and cup, the only sound was the running water from the faucet. Duo could still feel Heero there but his body had finally relaxed. Being home gave him the safety he needed along with his partner. If you couldn't feel safe in the perfect soldier's presence then you must be insane. Duo put the dishes into the dishwasher and noticed that it was now full so he started it. Once he did he stretched, the bones in his back, knees, and arms popping. Duo frowned. He didn't like the fact that his body was doing that but he wasn't 15 anymore. He was now an adult, at the age of 21, in people's eyes. He was getting older and his body was finally reacting to it. Don't get him wrong he was still built, his lithe frame was very graceful but it looked very frail. If Duo wore something like a tank top and shorts you would see that it was wrong. Yes his body is graceful but he has muscles. His arms aren't over-done and neither are his legs. His abdomen was washboard tight and his six pack was evident. Duo's outfit had changed somewhat. He wore black skinny jeans and a tight black T-shirt and black boots. That was another matter completely when it came to Heero Yuy, the perfect soldier. Duo turned and cast a glance at Heero.
Heero had grown, more than anyone thought he would with his Japanese decent. He now stood at a height of 5'8, which Duo stood at 5'7. Though that height was still short in some comparison his attitude and hard body made up for it. It made him look bigger than he was which was good for his job, but not always which is why he worked with Duo, and because he doesn't really trust anyone else. Heero's hair was still a deep brown and hectic as ever. His eyes which were a deep cobalt blue hadn't changed. His death glare still ever present when needed but his gaze had softened. Thanks to living with Duo his attitude, gaze, and posture had changed. He was softer than he had been in the wars. He had finally learned to relax though Duo was still working on him a bit. Heero had gotten stronger. His arms were very muscular but not overly done gave him an air of intimidation. His legs were still very muscular and his stomach like Duo's. Heero had finally changed his clothing choices after a great deal of persuasion on Duo's part. He now wore blue jeans with holes littered through them, hugging his legs just right with a deep blue button up shirt which clung to his frame. Duo also had gotten Heero to take off those hideous yellow sneakers in exchange for black lace up boots.
"How was your mission?" Duo asked. Heero looked at Duo still.
"Fine," He stated. Duo just gave him a look but he dropped the subject. Duo then yawned. Heero stepped towards him and grabbed his wrist. Duo looked at him his eyes half-lidded. The stress, the many sleepless nights, the arrest, and the debriefing finally made its way into Duo. He swayed on his feet, getting harder to stand. Heero pulled Duo along but he ended up falling against Heero. Heero caught him immediately. He picked him up like a bride, Duo's head resting against Heero's neck. Heero then made his way to Duo's room. He laid Duo on the bed and set to work removing his clothing. He pulled of his boots then his jeans and finally his shirt. Heero noticed Duo shiver so he went and grabbed him an over-sized T-shirt. Once he was changed Heero pulled back the covers of his bed and put Duo under him. Duo immediately curled up into a ball. Heero trailed his fingers over Duo's braid and pulled the hair tie. He ran his fingers through the chestnut tresses pulling it from its braid into a wavy halo. It made him look more innocent and much younger.
/How is it someone that has seen so much…so many things that a child should never see…could remain so innocent? / Heero thought. Duo mumbled in his sleep and buried his face into the pillow.
/He's not innocent…he feels horrible for killing all those people. He takes it harder than most of us…he thinks we don't see it…but we know he takes the whole blame/ Heero thought. Heero watched as Duo's face scrunched up. Then it began. Duo's breathing started to go faster and he started to toss and turn. Finally his started to thrash and scream.
"No! It's not my fault! I didn't mean to! I tried! I tried! Sister Helen! Don't hurt them please!" Duo yelled. Heero immediately pulled Duo to him and tried to wake him up. Heero kept Duo's arms to his sides so he wouldn't hit him.
"Duo wake up! It's okay! No one is going to hurt you!" Heero said. Finally Duo's eyes opened. There were tears waiting to be shed for the deaths he had to witness. Duo sobbed and buried his face in Heero's chest. Heero wrapped his arms around Duo to bring him close. Heero rubbed patterns on Duo's back trying to calm the young man. Neither ex-pilot was sure how long they stayed in that embrace but it was long enough that Duo stopped crying. Heero stayed still not wanting to let Duo cry again. He then noticed that Duo had fallen back asleep. Heero went to lay Duo back down but he wouldn't release Heero's shirt. Heero glared at the hand that was fisted in his shirt and grumbled. He then decided to just sleep in Duo's bed. He pulled the covers back and slid in with Duo, who snuggled up against his chest. Heero kept his arms wrapped around Duo to keep the nightmares away. He then fell into a light sleep along with his friend, and partner.
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When Duo woke up he was extremely warm and content. He buried his face farther into his pillow. The rise and fall of the pillow kept him content. /Pillows don't do that/ Duo thought. Duo's eyes snapped open and he looked up to see Heero. Heero was asleep, his face calm and peaceful unlike his usual hard, cold face. Duo stared at the ex-pilot in awe. It's not every day you get to see the usual stoic pilot in a serene position. Finally Duo noticed that Heero's arms were wrapped around him keeping him flushed against the other's body. Duo blushed, his eyes wide. /Why is Heero here? / Duo thought. Duo continued to stare, trying to keep this picture etched forever in his mind. Duo moved his head back down to put it back on Heero's chest. Duo could smell his pure scent. It was a heavy musk mixed in with a clean fresh scent. His heart started to pound from the closeness. He didn't understand. /Why is my heart pounding so fast? Does it have to do with being this close to Heero?/ Dou thought. Duo sighed in content. He couldn't understand why his body was reacting this way or to why he felt so safe in Heero's arms. Finally a groan was heard from Heero's chest. Duo stayed where he was wanting to see what Heero would do so he closed his eyes.
Heero shifted and looked down with heavy lidded eyes. They widened when he realized he was holding Duo. He debated on if he should move or not. Heero was warm and he thought it felt right holding Duo in his arms. /Why am I feeling this way?/ Heero thought. He decided he wasn't going to move. He tightened his hold on Duo, pressing him even more against his hard body. Duo was shocked. Heero was actually holding him…and pulling him closer! /When did things start to change between us?/ Duo thought. Finally Duo looked up to lock gazes with Heero. Heero's eyes widened in shock when he realized Duo had been awake. Heero then made his cold, hard mask come back. Duo noticed it right away. He sighed. He removed Heero's arms and stood, stretching. He didn't say good morning or acknowledge him. He grabbed some casual clothing and walked into the bathroom. He locked the door and resisted the urge to punch the mirror. Duo was aggravated. Heero was the one holding him and he decides he was going to go back to being the perfect soldier! Duo growled and turned the water on in the shower. He striped and winced forgetting about the wound on the left side of his back. One of the other gang members had gotten a lucky hit on him when he wasn't looking. He peeled the bandage off his back and looked at it in the mirror. It looked okay but it was going to need stiches. He sighed and stepped into the shower. He hissed when the hot water hit his skin. He washed his long hair getting out the grime and started on his body. He scrubbed off the dirt, grime, and the blood on the wound. Once he was satisfied he turned off the water and got out. He dried off his body and then his hair. He grabbed some gauze and placed it on his wound and then taped it to his skin. He then put on his clothing, black skinny jeans and a red shirt. He plugged the hair dryer in and set to work on his hair. While he was doing this he brushed his teeth and put on deodorant. Once he got his hair dry he went into his room. Heero wasn't there and Duo was glad. He pulled on a pair of socks and then his boots, lacing them up. He took his brushed and separated it into three parts and braided it.
Once the hair tie was on he walked out of his room and to the kitchen. He grabbed out eggs, bacon, bread, jelly and butter. There wasn't much to eat just enough for breakfast for him and Heero. He got out two skillets and started to cook. While it was cooking he filled the coffee pot and turned it on. He put the bread in the toaster and popped it down. He grabbed out the orange juice and filled a glass sitting it by Heero's seat. When the food was done he put Heero's on a separate plate and then the rest on his own. He grabbed silver ware and sat down on his seat. He heard Heero come down the stairs and Duo started to eat. He didn't acknowledge Heero as he passed him to get a cup of coffee. Heero sat down and started to eat as well. There was an uncomfortable silence in the room. Duo was agitated not only by what Heero had done but by the wound. It was starting to hurt and he could feel the blood seeping from it. Duo winced and it caught Heero's attention. He looked right at Duo a question in his eyes. Duo ignored the look and stood since he had just finished. He sat it in the sink and ran water over it. He turned and walked past Heero to go to the living room when his wrist was grabbed. Duo paused and looked at Heero.
"What Heero?" He said. Heero just stared at him.
"Where you hurt on the mission?" Heero asked. Duo narrowed his eyes.
"Yes but its nothing I can't handle," Duo replied. Heero knew that it had to be on his back since he didn't see it last night when he changed Duo. Heero stood and lifted Duo's shirt. Duo glared his eyes flashing to a dark purple.
"Get off me Heero," Duo growled. Heero didn't pause he kept going until Duo's shirt had been lifted. Heero noticed the gauze and how it was soaked through. Heero pulled the gauze away and saw the wound. It was a knife wound that was for sure. The wound was at least 6 inches in length and about 2 inches deep. Heero's eyes narrowed.
"Why didn't you get this checked?" Heero asked an underlying hint of anger in his voice.
"It's nothing I can't handle. It can heal itself," Duo said heatedly. Duo pulled away from Heero and went into the living room. Heero followed.
"If you don't go I will make you go," Heero said. Duo turned on him immediately his eyes flashing.
"You can't make me do anything Heero!" Duo snarled. Duo was confused and angry. First Heero acts like the perfect soldier again and now he starts to care?
"Watch me," Heero said. Duo glared.
"You don't make any sense! You completely changed this morning! You were fine until you realized I was awake and then you went right back into your perfect soldier mask! Now you care what I did! I think not! When I think it's gotten bad enough I will go, so stop thinking I'm going to listen to you," Duo said. Heero stared at him wide eyed. Heero's eyes then narrowed. He stepped towards Duo and hit the back of his head, just hard enough to knock him unconscious. Duo fell immediately. Heero caught him and grabbed his car keys. He exited the house and locked it up turning to his car. He sat Duo in the passenger seat and buckled him in. He then went to the driver's seat and got in starting the car. He pulled out and drove to the Preventer's hospital. He carried Duo in and went to a receptionist.
"How can I help you?" The woman asked. Heero looked at her.
"I need to see Dr. Po," He stated. The woman nodded and paged for Sally. Sally was down there in a couple minutes. Her eyes widened when she saw Duo. She rushed forward.
"What happened?" She asked.
"I knocked him unconscious," Heero stated plainly. Sally just looked at him.
"Why would you do that?" Sally asked holding back a chuckle.
"He didn't get his wound checked. He has a wound on his back and was being stubborn so I made him come," Heero stated. Sally laughed.
"Okay Heero. Come this way I'll patch Duo up," She stated. Heero followed Sally as she stepped into a room.
"Just lay him on his stomach," Sally stated. Heero put Duo on his stomach on the examining table. Sally lifted his shirt and glared when she saw the wound. She moved and opened a drawer bringing out a needle. She then went back to Duo and put the needle by his wound, inserting it. She pushed the medicine into Duo and discarded the needle. She then started to stich up his wound. When she finished Duo had started to wake up. He looked around and realized where he was. He turned to see Sally and Heero. He glared at Heero and grinned sheepishly at Sally. She was glaring at him.
"Why didn't you get that checked out Duo! You know it would have only taken a couple of minutes," She declared. Duo looked down and mumbled something.
"What did you say Duo?" She asked. Duo looked up at her.
"I couldn't. I didn't want anyone near me with something that could hurt me," Duo said quietly. Heero started to feel a little guilty. If Duo had just told him that he would have done it himself. Heero then felt even guiltier. He probably would have told him if he hadn't reacted that way this morning. Duo looked down. He wouldn't look at Heero. Heero stepped towards Duo. Heero cupped Duo's chin and made him look at him.
"I'm sorry," Heero said quietly. Duo's eyes widened.
"I shouldn't have reacted that way this morning. I was just surprised and I thought you were going to get mad," Heero said softly. Duo smiled at him softly.
"It's okay, I forgive you," Duo said. Heero gave a small smile.
"Thanks Duo," He said. Duo grinned and hopped off the table. He looked at Sally.
"Thanks for patching me up Sal," He stated. She smiled and waved him off.
"No problem Duo. Now rub some lotion around it so the skin doesn't dry and don't do anything to vigorous or you'll pull the stiches. So Heero make sure of it. I'll tell Une that you need a week to get that wound healed. Now go home," Sally said ushering them out. They walked out and made their way to the car. Suddenly Duo's stomach growled. Heero looked at him with a "really? You can't be hungry already" look. Duo grinned sheepishly.
"Sorry Ro', can't help it. I didn't exactly get much to eat undercover," Duo stated. Heero nodded. Duo snapped his fingers.
"Oh! We need to get groceries!" Duo exclaimed. Heero chuckled. He had forgotten that. Heero started the car and drove to the grocery. They got out and walked into the store. Heero grabbed a large cart and started too walked towards the vegetables and fruits. Duo got on the front of the cart and put his hands forward.
"To infinity and beyond!" Duo exclaimed. A couple people stared and laughed at Duo's antics. Heero chuckled. Heero got some vegetables and fruit and quickly went into the aisles they needed. Somehow they both ended up back in the pharmacy looking at condoms. Heero was looking at deodorant while Duo just read the packages of the condoms. He blinked.
"Heero?" He said. Heero turned and his eyes widened when he realized what Duo was looking at.
"Yeah Duo?" He asked hesitantly. Duo looked at him.
"Which one would feel the best?" He asked. Heero's eyes widened. He didn't move and didn't answer. Duo huffed. He grabbed Heero's wrist and pulled him so he standing next to him.
"Which one would you recommend?" He asked. Heero still didn't answer.
"I think fire & ice might be nice. Hey I rhymed! Seriously though which one is best?" Duo asked. Heero slapped his forehead. Heero looked around and noticed an elderly lady watching them wide eyed. Duo noticed and waved.
"Do you know which one would feel better?" Duo asked. Heero looked at Duo with horror on his face.
"Duo!" He exclaimed quietly. The old lady walked towards Duo and looked. She grabbed the ribbed ones and handed them to Duo winking at him.
"I recommend those," she said going back to her cart. Heero just stared horror stricken at the lady. Duo chuckled.
"Thank you!" Duo exclaimed. She waved and walked off. Heero groaned. When the lady was out of hearing range Duo busted out laughing.
"You should have seen your face!" Duo exclaimed. Heero glared. Duo put the box back and walked back to the cart. He turned and looked at Heero.
"Are you coming?" He asked. Heero walked forward and pushed the cart to check out. They put the groceries up and Heero waited to pay. The woman working the register was staring at Heero. She popped her gum.
"Did you find everything you need?" She said giggling. Duo gagged. Heero looked at her oddly.
"Yes," He stated.
"Are you sure? I could help you find anything else," She said batting her eyelashes at him. Heero just stared at her blankly.
"I'm sure," Heero said. The woman pouted and finished checking the groceries. Heero paid and they made their way to the car. They put everything in and got into the car. Duo grabbed an apple and started to eat it. Heero started the car and started to drive.
"You know Ro' she was flirting with you," Duo stated. Heero looked confused.
"She was?" he asked questioningly. Duo laughed.
"You are so oblivious!" Duo said. Heero shrugged. It was silent for a minute.
"Are you gay?" Duo asked. Heero's eyes widened and he almost hit the brake.
"Why do you want to know?" Heero asked. Duo looked at him tilting his head to the side.
"You don't seem very affected by women so I was just curious. I'm gay so it doesn't really matter to me," Duo stated. Heero was surprised. He couldn't believe that Duo just right out and said it. /Am I gay?/ Heero thought. Heero looked at Duo. His eyes skimmed over his body. He took in the ivory skin and the light pink kissable lips. /Kissable?/ Heero thought. Heero thought about it while he drove. /Am I gay? I can't be. I haven't found anyone I've been attracted to except Duo…Did I just say that? Maybe I'm just gay for Duo/ Heero thought.
"Yes," Heero said. Duo looked at him wide eyed. Duo hadn't expected him to answer and especially not with that answer.
"Cool," Duo exclaimed. It was silent again.
"Is there anyone you like?" Duo asked. Heero paused.
"Sort of, I know I'm attracted to him but…I'm not completely sure if I like him. I've known him for a while and I hadn't thought about him that way until recently. So I have to think it through," Heero stated. Duo nodded. Finally they made it home. They got the groceries out and walked into the house after they unlocked it. They put them away and went into the living room. Duo looked at Heero for a second. /Maybe he likes Wuffy, even though I wish it was me/ Duo thought. Duo then knew he had a mission. To get Heero to tell Wufei that he likes him!
Heero looked at Duo. /Do I like Duo? Yes, I'll show him I do!/ Heero thought. They both took glances at each other. If only they both knew that their feelings were the same.