"The Paths We Choose" Part 4

Disclaimer: I do not own Gundam Wing or any of it's wonderful character, they are owned by some rich guy.

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Without a word, Heero turned on his heels and left the room. Duo wanted to call after him. 'But why?' He pulled himself out from under the warm covers. Standing up the slight chill in the air nipped at his exposed skin. Going over to his bag, he pulled out a white tee shirt and a pair jeans. Putting them on he slipped out the door. Walking down the stairs he noticed all the maids and butlers running about. Upon entering the dining room, he noticed Quatre and Trowa sitting together while Heero sat across the large table from them. Duo felt drawn to sit next to him. Suddenly a large man appeared in the doorway caring two large plates. He sat one down between Quatre and Trowa, and the other in front of Heero.

"Oh Duo, I didn't see you come in," Quatre said, being the first to notice Duo standing there. Trowa and Heero both turned and looked at him. Duo took a seat next to Heero.

"So what can we get for you?" Quatre asked him.

"That's okay I'll just steal some of Heero's," Duo replied picking up a fork and stabbing some of the pancakes on Heero's plate. Heero just looked at him as he stuffed the food in his mouth.

"Sure, just have some," Heero remarked, he felt himself trying to hide a smile.

"Thanks," Duo laughed after swallowing. He knew what Heero meant but he felt something different.

Duo took another stab at the food on Heero's plate, picking up some hash browns covered in syrup. As he brought the food to his mouth the syrup dribbled down his chin. A napkin wiped it away. Looking down at the hand he noticed it wasn't his. Following the arm it was connected to Heero, who quickly pulled his hand away and stared out the window.

"Thank you," Duo said with a smile. For reasons unknown to him, he felt more then comfortable with Heero touching him. Heero didn't respond, he just sat there perfectly still.

Duo smiled at him. "Come on lighten up!" Heero couldn't hold back any longer, he started snickering. Duo laughed when he heard the boy next to him snickering. Both Quatre's and Trowa's faces gave away their shock in the whole situation. Breakfast continued, Duo eating off Heero's plate. After the meal was finished, the plates disappeared and so did Heero.

As soon as the door closed behind Heero, Quatre spoke. "He was laughing! This is the first time I have even seen him crack a smile let alone laugh since he got here."

"Really," Duo remarked distantly, as he was off in his own world.

"Duo are you there?"

"Huh?"

"Duo"

"Leave him be," Trowa interrupted him.

"But" Quatre responded

"No buts. In fact, let us go," Trowa said, getting up from the table.

"But" Quatre tried to say something, then Trowa placed his fingers on Quatre's lips. Taking his arm Trowa pulled Quatre to his feet. They left the dining room, leaving Duo alone.

'He did laugh, he laughed because of me. Quatre said he hadn't laughed or even smiled until now. I made him laugh.' Duo didn't understand what was going on. He didn't know why but he felt something inside when he heard Heero laugh. Duo stood from his chair and walked over to the large windows. Looking out into a large garden blanketed in snow, he felt a warm sensation in his body. 'Just thinking about him seems to warm me up.' Duo felt very lost now; he didn't know what to think.

As Duo stood and stared out the window he didn't notice the door open. A figure slipped into the room as quiet as a mouse. Duo watched the large snowflakes fall. Suddenly someone came up behind him, wrapping him up. Duo tried to turn around but the arms held him tightly. Panic rose in him. 'What am I going to do?' Then looking into the window he saw a reflection. 'Oh my god! It's him!' Duo couldn't believe it; he saw the cold blue eyes reflect off the glass. 'What's going on? He's, he's' Duo couldn't even finish his thoughts standing there in Heero's arms but he could feel himself relax. The panic subsided; he began to feel very comfortable. Without realizing it the house had been filled with the music of Christmas. The music flowed through the air, like it was a bright dancing melody. Duo felt light, like he was being carried by air. Heero held him tightly but not to tight. It was perfect. 'Why does it feel so perfect and wonderful?'

As Duo stared out the window he saw something else in the reflection. It wasn't him and Heero anymore. ~A figure stood staring back at him. A light was casted upon him, but he was still in the black shadows. Then another figure appeared behind him, and now a pair of cold blue eyes were staring at him. The second figure wrapped its arms around the first. The lips moved and to Duo's shock he heard what was said, "I love you."~ Duo couldn't believe it. 'Was that what I really heard?' Suddenly the reflection rippled and was gone. Duo was in utter shock over what he had just witnessed. He felt Heero's arms tighten a bit. The tight hold seemed to calm Duo's nerves. Closing his eyes, Duo didn't want to look through the windows any longer.

Heero stood almost perfectly still, only moving his arms. 'I don't really know why, but I had to be near him. Only when I got close I felt the urge to hold him. Why did I act on that urge? He smells so good. He feels so warm. This feels like something I have done before.' He felt Duo's body became relaxed. After a few moments he felt the body beneath him tremble. He saw Duo's eyes locked on the windows. Heero pulled his arms tighter around the boy. It was then that he saw something out of the corner of his eyes. Sifting them slightly they gazed upon two hazy figures. ~The two figures wrapped themselves in each other; a long braid flew through the air. Looking where the faces would be he saw a pair of violet eyes that showered out pure joy.~ Heero swore he heard laughter, but then as fast as they came they left.