Arranging the white napkin across his lap Wufei breathed a quiet sigh of relief. Duo had made no further comment about his nakedness nor had he been subjected to any further puns on the ride over here.

"I'm in the mood for a little spice," Duo reasoned to the waiter." I'll have the Kaeng khiao wan like you suggested...what's in it by the way."

Smiling demurely the waiter answered."It's called Green Curry in English and its coconut curry with green chilies and Thai basil with chicken or fish if you prefer."

"Chicken Please!" Duo beamed, before handing the menu card back to their young waiter.

"And for you sir?"

"Suki." Wufei responded simply, barely glancing down at their offerings.

Penciling in their orders their waiter left them both with fresh drinks as he tended other tables. Wufei took the plunge in an effort to stem the awkward silence and strike up a conversation.

"How was your flight?" Wufei inquired quietly.

"Smooth," Duo took a sip of his cola before looking over the rim of his glass at Wufei. "Quat and Tro wanted to come see you guys but their schedules are jam packed! I barely got here."

"So it's a social visit?" Wufei questioned.

"Not exactly." Duo hedged, "I'd rather not get into all the crispy crunchy details right now. Let's just enjoy dinner. I'm kind of glad it's just you and me. Not that I have anything against Heero it's just that, it's nice just the two of us."

"Oh," Wufei uttered as their orders arrived. "That was quick."

Dinner had been to Wufei's relief a quiet affair which was uncharacteristic of Duo but a blessing all the same.

"How about some dessert 'Fei?" the familiar yet unused pet name minutely caused the edges of Wufei's lips to turn upwards. He hadn't been called that in awhile then again Duo was the only one who ever dared call him that. Wufei and Heero had been living together for years yet they had no special pet names for each other. Yuy suited Wufei just fine and there was no need for cutsie nicknames, shared holidays or anniversaries to be marked on calendars with little red hearts for outlines. That sort of thing was for bleeding hearts like Quatra and Trowa, Wufei smirked evilly at his wicked thought.

"Let's pick up something sweet on the way home, I know you prefer chocolate but I don't see anything here on the dessert menu that you would like 'Fei."

Dessert when was the last time he indulged himself, hardly ever. Heero never took him to restaurants, that's not the type of relationship they had. Most of their meals Wufei prepared and if he wasn't in the mood to cook there was always takeout.

"Thanks for dinner Duo."

"Don't thank me yet I haven't paid for the bill!" Duo joked. Excusing himself quietly Duo settled the bill and met Wufei at the door. Through the rows of cars in the parking lot they made their way to Wufei's black sedan.

"Can we stop for some ice cream maybe?" Duo questioned.

"I have work in the morning and I want to get home and talk a few things over with Yuy."

"Sure." Duo acquiesced.

Without meaning to Wufei felt oddly like he was on a date and absently smiled to himself. On their way home Duo chatted about this and that, his mouth never stopped for a moment yet the constant stream of words lulled Wufei who neither listened nor paid much attention. Thankfully as Duo approached the apartment building and parked he handed Wufei the keys. By some stroke of luck Wufei found the front door key and ambled up the stairs and inside. Turning to close the door behind them Wufei noticed Heero's black shoes by the doorway but their owner was nowhere to be found, probably in bed Wufei reasoned while looking at the kitchen clock it read 10:37 pm. Had they been gone that long? Wishing Duo a goodnight Wufei retired to his room for the night only pausing briefly in the hallway to tug on Heero's doorknob which did not budge.

Mornings rays danced across Wufei's sleeping face but in an instant panic laced through his body. Something was wrong. Bolting upright in bed Wufei groaned loudly after he spied 8:13 am on the face of his black alarm clock. For the first time in three years Wufei was late. Even if he left now, traffic would surely turn the 45 minute drive into a 2 hour drive. Why hadn't Heero woken him? Feeling defeated Wufei dragged himself from bed and went to call it in.

"Good Morning 'Fei."Duo chirped from behind the kitchen counter. Freshly showered and in his customary black Duo had been up for awhile apparently.

"It's not a good morning at all! I'm late for work." Wufei grouched. "I haven't even done my Katas and now my whole day will be off balance."

"How about you skip work today." Duo's suggestion was met with open mouthed horror. "One day isn't going to kill you 'Fei. Besides if you rush out now you'll miss the hard work I put in making you my special 'Pissed off Eggs'." Duo sagely informed while washing the spatula.

"Pissed off Eggs?" Wufei questioned while looking over the veritable bounty set out on the kitchen's bar. Duo had laid out juice, fresh fruit and neatly sliced French bread. Hopping onto a barstool Wufei committed without much protest to the act of hooky and called HQ to inform them he would be taking a sick day. Duo moved busily in the kitchen, washing two plates and setting utensils before Wufei. Wufei's red casserole dish came steaming out of the oven and the rich aroma of marinara, onions and herbs filled the room as Duo added the final touches of basil and grated parmesan. Since when could Duo cook, not that Wufei was complaining it was a nice change to have someone prepare breakfast for him instead.

"You'll love it! It's something I picked up on my last visit to the Earth Sphere. Italians! They think up the best stuff!" Duo quipped.

"So," Wufei paused before attacking the dish set before him."I imagine you know a lot more about playing hooky than I do. What do you suggest we do today." Taking a sip of orange juice Wufei added, "This is really good. I'm impressed."

Duo's response was that of the Cheshire cat's grin and Wufei almost swore he saw wooly ears peeking out from chestnut bangs.

"Don't look so worried 'Fei! You're going to enjoy your first hooky day."

Sorry about giving you guys such a short chapter, I actually started working on chapter 3 at the same time and finished it before chapter 2 so…I kinda ran through chapter 2 just to get to the good part. LOL Hope you guys are enjoying the fic so far.