Hehe...
Wonder if there's anyone left to write about...
We'll see, won't we? ^_~
Enjoy!
chapter 21
~*~
Speeding down the roads and alleys, Duo barely kept his eyes on the road as he searched wildly for Chance. He had to have ran 6 stop signs, and at least 3 red lights, but luckily for him there was rarely a police patrol in this area at 5 in the morning. His thoughts were racing as much as his heart as he played over the different out comes that the next few minutes could bring. The only thing that kept him grounded was the high pitched whine and the rumbling between his legs as he pushed his bike to its limits. When he saw Killaker Lane fast approaching, Duo pulled hard on the brakes, and skidded his bike sideways until it came to a screeching stop at the opening of the lane. Once he stopped he took off his helmet quickly, looking and listening down the battered road, searching for any signs of life.
But all he found was a stray cat climbing clumsily into a trash can on a street corner. He stayed like that for a moment, trying to find any trace that the raven haired woman had been here.
All he heard was the distant rumble of a few thunder clouds that were gathering over head, and the first few drops of rain that made a light tapping sound on his helmet.
Sighing, Duo took one last look down the lane. "She's not here... I better head home before the storm breaks..." He muttered, feeling foolish for driving all this way for nothing.
Just as he was about to pull his helmet back down...
*POW!*
He heard the unmistakable sound of a gun being fired.
He jerked his attention to the lane again, but couldn't find where the sound came from. "Shit... where is it?!"
*POW!*
*CRASH!!* Duo instantly saw something collapse fall onto a group of trash cans, and his blood ran cold when he saw who it was.
"CHANCE!! Hold on!!" Nearly slamming his helmet back on, Duo let go of the brake and sped down the lane.
~*~
At first she felt nothing, but then Chance found herself falling forward onto some trash cans. Her head was spinning, and it took a moment for her to notice that she had fallen. The next thing she noticed was a burning sensation on her right side.
But she pushed that thought away and forced herself to stand. She knew her life was still in danger, and that she needed to get the hell out of there. When she tried to run she gasped and clutched at her side tightly. Her head spinning again, she could barely register the screeching of brakes and a figure suddenly appearing in front of her. Willing her vision to focus she was shocked at the sight of a familiar black bike, and long brown braid.
"D.. Duo?" She called out, praying that it wasn't a dream.
Turning to her, Duo flipped the visor of his helmet up and shouted out to her. "Come on!! Get on, now!" He waved frantically, having seen the guy with the gun running towards them.
Chance obeyed and ran to meet him.
Suddenly another shot fired out, and Chance froze in terror when she saw a spark hit Duo's helmet, and his body jerking to the side.
"DUO!! NO!!!" She cried out, dashing to his side.
~Not again! Not again!!~ her mind screamed as she finally reached him.
A wave of relief washed over her when he sat up straight again, and shook his head. He then glared at her and repeated his order. "Get on now!!"
Not hesitating for a moment, Chance moved behind him on the bike and instantly wrapped her arms around him tight.
The moment he felt her arms tighten around his waist, Duo let off the brake once more and shot down the lane. Quickly he turned onto the nearest street that would take them away from there just as the rain came pouring down.
~*~
In roughly half an hour of riding though a light rain, Duo finally pulled into the apartment parking lot. At the moment the rain was nothing more than a light drizzle when Duo cut off the engine and took off his helmet. Once his helmet was off and he had the kick stand lowered he noticed that Chance's arms were still tightly holding on to him, and that she was still firmly pressed against his back.
Not wanting to startle her anymore that she probably already was, Duo gently laid his hands over hers and spoke softly over his shoulder. "Chance... It's okay, you can let go now.. Come on, sit up, Chance.. You're safe now... " He lightly rubbed the back of her hands, and smiled when he felt them loosen their grip.
Soon she let go of him completely so Duo was able to get off from his bike and stand by Chance's side. "Chance.. Come on, get up..." He urged her softly. He had to get her in out of the rain as soon as he could so he could check her over for any injuries.
Slowly Chance raised her head, her teal eyes darting around, trying to find something she recognized. "W-where are we?" She asked nervously. She didn't know where she was, and it frightened her.
Duo's heart ached at the fear that was so obvious on her face. "We're at my apartment... Come on, Chance, we need to get inside before it rains again." He slowly held his hand out to her, treating her like a wild animal that was injured.
She looked at his hand, then into his eyes. She saw something should couldn't place in the violet depths, but she felt she could trust him. Her pale shaking hand reached out and took his.
Smiling, Duo cautiously moved forward and helped her off the bike. Once Chance was on her feet he waited to see if she could move on her own. She attempt to take one small step, but she jerked and hissed in pain as she clutched her right side.
"Whoa.. Hold it there, Chance.. Let me help you.." Quickly shoving his arm through the open visor of his helmet, Duo moved to her left and gently leaned down and scooped the thin woman easily into his strong arms.
Chance automatically wrapped her arms around his neck and held on to him. She didn't make a sound as Duo slowly climbed the three flights up to his apartment. Once they got to the door, Duo mused lightly how it had shut after all in his haste, but was also hoping that he had forgotten to lock it. He didn't want to move the delicate load in his arms more than he had to. Not until he knew she was alright.
Noticing how it was going to be awkward for Duo to open the door, Chance moved one arm down to grab a hold of the handle. With a light grunt of pain, she was able to twist the knob, and Duo sighed lightly when he heard it click open. Turning around, he pushed the door open with his back and turned back into the room. He made a straight line to the big couch in the livingroom, and gently sat her on it. Chance's gaze was cast downward, and the only sound that could be heard was the shaky sound of her breathing.
Duo frowned slightly as he sat his helmet on the coffee table and carefully sat to her left. "Chance... I know this will sound stupid, but are you okay?" His voice was dripping with concern for her, but he held back, not wanting to smother her.
Chance didn't answer him as she sat there staring at the floor.
Knowing that she must be in some sort of shock, Duo slowly stood and walked off to the spare bathroom to get the first aid kit, and to the hall closet to get her and himself some dry clothes. As he changed he listened carefully for any sort of noise from the front room. He became worried when he heard nothing, so he quickly got the first aid kit and walked back into the living room. He stopped short as he stood and watched from the hall at the woman on his couch.
Her eyes were fixed on the helmet on the table. She slowly reached out, biting her lip to keep from crying out as she took the helmet in her hand and brought it back to rest in her lap. She stared at the small crater at the top of the helmet from where the bullet must have grazed against the hard plastic then ricocheted off, causing the spark. Long thin fingers traced down the crack that threatened to split the helmet in two. Her attention was then caught on movement in the room. Quietly she watched Duo approach her.
He sat the kit on the table and looked at the helmet she was holding. "Heh.. I guess that was a pretty close call, huh?" He took the helmet away from her and placed it back on the table. "Now come on, I need to know where you're hurt..." He kneeled down next to her, and gently began to pull the end of her shirt up.
Not making a move to stop him, she lifted her arms up, wincing when they reached a certain height.
And it didn't take long for Duo to find out why.
"Oh God... Chance.. Your side is bleeding pretty bad... " He gently pulled the shirt the rest of the way off and tossed it over his shoulder. "Okay.. Chance, I need you to lay on your left side so I can clean this..."
Very obediently, Chance laid on her left side, watching Duo move around her for a moment before she finally rested her head on the couch, letting him do as he saw fit.
This caused Duo to frown further. He didn't like the way she was so quiet and emotionless at the moment. But he had to push those thoughts aside for now. He took some of the gauze and ran into the kitchen to wet it in the sink. When he returned he kneeled in front of the couch and gently began to clean away the blood that was around her wound. Every now and then he would hear a soft hiss of pain from her prone form, but other than that she was quiet and motionless the entire time he cleaned her wound.
After Duo felt that it had been properly cleaned, he took the antiseptic from the kit, and looked down to her face. "Chance.... The good news is that it only grazed you... The bad news is this will probably hurt like hell..." He warned, already pouring some of the clear liquid onto some more gauze.
"It already hurts like hell..." She grunted out. She reached down and quickly picked up her t-shirt. She wadded it up and held it to her mouth. "Now just do it and get it over with" Shoving the cloth in her mouth and biting down hard on it, she braced herself for the on coming pain.
Nodding, Duo placed the cloth on the wound and tried to ignore the muffled scream as he wiped the wound clean. After he tossed the cloth aside, Duo took a folded piece of gauze and gently placed it on the already bleeding gash. Taping it down with surgical tape, he watched her carefully. His heart ached as she lied there panting and grimacing from the intense pain he knew she must be feeling. "Chance, try to sit up, I'm going to wrap this gauze around you to make sure it stays." He told her softly, moving to help her sit up.
Slowly, and very painfully, Chance sat up. Teeth clenched and a fine sweat glistening from her forehead, she could barely breathe without causing herself pain.
Duo worked quickly as he could to secure the bandages around her so she could get a bit of rest. Once he was done, he sat back and looked over his handy work with a smile. "There... That should be fine for now... Now you just stay there while I go clean this up." After seeing her nod in agreement, Duo began to gather the things he used, and the things that needed to be thrown away. When he returned he was carrying a towel. He sat next to her and handed her the towel as he spoke. "Now... Are you ready to tell me what happened?" He asked her softly.
Chance stared blankly at the coffee table and mumbled out her answer. "I told you... I have a lot of people after me... And that number just grew by about ten thousand..."
Tired of all the riddles, Duo slammed his fist on the coffee table, making a loud bang in the quiet room, and causing Chance to jump in shock. "Chance, I want a real fucking answer from you! No more lies, no more half truths, I want you to be honest with me!"
"Fuck it, Duo, I can't!" Chance snapped suddenly. "I can't be fucking honest with you!" She cried out, glaring at him with tears streaming down her pale face.
Duo was shocked for a moment, but he then grabbed her hands and held them tightly, making sure she couldn't run away this time. "But why?! What the hell has you so scared that you're willing to get killed in an alley instead of asking for help?!"
She wanted so badly to tell him everything, but she knew she couldn't. "Duo, I know too much about a lot of things.. And people are after me now because of that... When it's just me knowing then it's just me they'll be after... I can handle myself, but I can't do anything if they go after someone I care about!!" She explained, praying he would leave it at that.
But Duo noticed something in that got to his curiosity. "So... You do care about me?" He asked softly. He fought off the little 'I knew it' smile that was threatening to form.
Chance stopped and looked into his eyes, tears still falling from her own. "... Yes... Duo, I do... And that's why I can't tell you anything...." She felt a pleasant warmth wash over her the longer she kept staring into those violet pools. But she shook out of the impending trance that was about to take hold of her, and became serious once more. "Duo... Forget about me.. Let me go... If we don't do it now they'll start to identify you as a target... Just let me walk out now..... Please... I'm begging you.. " She looked at the helmet once more and more tears began to fall. "I wouldn't be able to live with myself if anything happened to you..." She choked out, trying to pull her hands away from him.
He only held on to them tighter. "You are so selfish, Chance..."
Shocked, she gave him a curious teal stare. "W-What?"
"You heard me. Sure you're concerned about the people you care about, but what about the people who care about you? What about them, huh? What do you think they'll do if anything happens to you?!"
Chance was speechless at the sudden question. "I... I don't.. Know..."
"Exactly!" Duo nearly shouted. "You've probably never even thought what they might do! Chase would feel guilty for the rest of his life, and Heero would hafta try and keep him happy. Then Heero will feel bad because he'll know that you're the only one that could do that. Not to mention everyone else in this damn city.. Think about them for a minute! Casey, Neil, Jonah, Sarah, Joey, Little Rosie!!" He stated loudly, hoping he could get her to open up. "All of them care about you, and depend on you!"
And she did think of them. She pictured each of their faces and how they would look if something did happen to her. She soon bowed her head, shame nearly overwhelming her. "Duo..... I don't.... I can't let...." She slowly lifted her head and looked on at him with a heart torn expression on her face. "Duo... I don't know what to do...."
Gently he cupped the side of her face with his hand. "Let me in... Tell me so I can help you.... You don't need to tell me everything in one night.. I'm willing to wait as long as you need me to..."
Chance placed her own hand on top of Duo's and sighed. "Why are you so willing to, Duo?"
"Because..." He leaned forward slowly. "I love you...." His eyes grew warm and soft, showing all of his honesty clearly.
Unable to resist those beautiful eyes any longer, Chance leaned towards him, and her own eyes fluttered shut.
Knowing a clear invitation when he saw it, Duo moved forward and let his own eyes slide closed as he met her lips in a soft kiss. Her lips were so warm and sweet to him as he nipped and nibbled at the pliable flesh. It only took a moment for Chance to get involved by opening her mouth and sending her tongue to greet his. This one kiss opened up endless possibilities for the both of them as it deepened as time progressed. Duo gently wrapped his strong arms around her, and soon felt her move closer to press against his solid form.
After a long pleasant moment, their kiss ended and they merely held on to each other. Chance rested her head on his chest, and for the first time in four long years, she felt completely safe. Duo rested his chin on top of her black hair and let his eyes and finger tips lightly run along the black thorn tattoos. He traced them out on her arms, and gently circled each rose that was on her shoulder blades.
He sighed softly after he breathed in the scent of her hair. "So.. Are you ready to be honest with me?" He asked softly, rubbing her back soothingly.
She nodded against his chest and took a deep breath. "Yes... I am...."
~*~
TBC
More questions answered in the next chapter!!
Don't worry, only a few more chapters of the Duo & Chance thingie and we'll get back ta what you guys started reading this fic for...
Oh yeah...
1x4 and Q's secret....
Yeah baby!
Stay tuned, kiddies!!
Later!
Wonder if there's anyone left to write about...
We'll see, won't we? ^_~
Enjoy!
chapter 21
~*~
Speeding down the roads and alleys, Duo barely kept his eyes on the road as he searched wildly for Chance. He had to have ran 6 stop signs, and at least 3 red lights, but luckily for him there was rarely a police patrol in this area at 5 in the morning. His thoughts were racing as much as his heart as he played over the different out comes that the next few minutes could bring. The only thing that kept him grounded was the high pitched whine and the rumbling between his legs as he pushed his bike to its limits. When he saw Killaker Lane fast approaching, Duo pulled hard on the brakes, and skidded his bike sideways until it came to a screeching stop at the opening of the lane. Once he stopped he took off his helmet quickly, looking and listening down the battered road, searching for any signs of life.
But all he found was a stray cat climbing clumsily into a trash can on a street corner. He stayed like that for a moment, trying to find any trace that the raven haired woman had been here.
All he heard was the distant rumble of a few thunder clouds that were gathering over head, and the first few drops of rain that made a light tapping sound on his helmet.
Sighing, Duo took one last look down the lane. "She's not here... I better head home before the storm breaks..." He muttered, feeling foolish for driving all this way for nothing.
Just as he was about to pull his helmet back down...
*POW!*
He heard the unmistakable sound of a gun being fired.
He jerked his attention to the lane again, but couldn't find where the sound came from. "Shit... where is it?!"
*POW!*
*CRASH!!* Duo instantly saw something collapse fall onto a group of trash cans, and his blood ran cold when he saw who it was.
"CHANCE!! Hold on!!" Nearly slamming his helmet back on, Duo let go of the brake and sped down the lane.
~*~
At first she felt nothing, but then Chance found herself falling forward onto some trash cans. Her head was spinning, and it took a moment for her to notice that she had fallen. The next thing she noticed was a burning sensation on her right side.
But she pushed that thought away and forced herself to stand. She knew her life was still in danger, and that she needed to get the hell out of there. When she tried to run she gasped and clutched at her side tightly. Her head spinning again, she could barely register the screeching of brakes and a figure suddenly appearing in front of her. Willing her vision to focus she was shocked at the sight of a familiar black bike, and long brown braid.
"D.. Duo?" She called out, praying that it wasn't a dream.
Turning to her, Duo flipped the visor of his helmet up and shouted out to her. "Come on!! Get on, now!" He waved frantically, having seen the guy with the gun running towards them.
Chance obeyed and ran to meet him.
Suddenly another shot fired out, and Chance froze in terror when she saw a spark hit Duo's helmet, and his body jerking to the side.
"DUO!! NO!!!" She cried out, dashing to his side.
~Not again! Not again!!~ her mind screamed as she finally reached him.
A wave of relief washed over her when he sat up straight again, and shook his head. He then glared at her and repeated his order. "Get on now!!"
Not hesitating for a moment, Chance moved behind him on the bike and instantly wrapped her arms around him tight.
The moment he felt her arms tighten around his waist, Duo let off the brake once more and shot down the lane. Quickly he turned onto the nearest street that would take them away from there just as the rain came pouring down.
~*~
In roughly half an hour of riding though a light rain, Duo finally pulled into the apartment parking lot. At the moment the rain was nothing more than a light drizzle when Duo cut off the engine and took off his helmet. Once his helmet was off and he had the kick stand lowered he noticed that Chance's arms were still tightly holding on to him, and that she was still firmly pressed against his back.
Not wanting to startle her anymore that she probably already was, Duo gently laid his hands over hers and spoke softly over his shoulder. "Chance... It's okay, you can let go now.. Come on, sit up, Chance.. You're safe now... " He lightly rubbed the back of her hands, and smiled when he felt them loosen their grip.
Soon she let go of him completely so Duo was able to get off from his bike and stand by Chance's side. "Chance.. Come on, get up..." He urged her softly. He had to get her in out of the rain as soon as he could so he could check her over for any injuries.
Slowly Chance raised her head, her teal eyes darting around, trying to find something she recognized. "W-where are we?" She asked nervously. She didn't know where she was, and it frightened her.
Duo's heart ached at the fear that was so obvious on her face. "We're at my apartment... Come on, Chance, we need to get inside before it rains again." He slowly held his hand out to her, treating her like a wild animal that was injured.
She looked at his hand, then into his eyes. She saw something should couldn't place in the violet depths, but she felt she could trust him. Her pale shaking hand reached out and took his.
Smiling, Duo cautiously moved forward and helped her off the bike. Once Chance was on her feet he waited to see if she could move on her own. She attempt to take one small step, but she jerked and hissed in pain as she clutched her right side.
"Whoa.. Hold it there, Chance.. Let me help you.." Quickly shoving his arm through the open visor of his helmet, Duo moved to her left and gently leaned down and scooped the thin woman easily into his strong arms.
Chance automatically wrapped her arms around his neck and held on to him. She didn't make a sound as Duo slowly climbed the three flights up to his apartment. Once they got to the door, Duo mused lightly how it had shut after all in his haste, but was also hoping that he had forgotten to lock it. He didn't want to move the delicate load in his arms more than he had to. Not until he knew she was alright.
Noticing how it was going to be awkward for Duo to open the door, Chance moved one arm down to grab a hold of the handle. With a light grunt of pain, she was able to twist the knob, and Duo sighed lightly when he heard it click open. Turning around, he pushed the door open with his back and turned back into the room. He made a straight line to the big couch in the livingroom, and gently sat her on it. Chance's gaze was cast downward, and the only sound that could be heard was the shaky sound of her breathing.
Duo frowned slightly as he sat his helmet on the coffee table and carefully sat to her left. "Chance... I know this will sound stupid, but are you okay?" His voice was dripping with concern for her, but he held back, not wanting to smother her.
Chance didn't answer him as she sat there staring at the floor.
Knowing that she must be in some sort of shock, Duo slowly stood and walked off to the spare bathroom to get the first aid kit, and to the hall closet to get her and himself some dry clothes. As he changed he listened carefully for any sort of noise from the front room. He became worried when he heard nothing, so he quickly got the first aid kit and walked back into the living room. He stopped short as he stood and watched from the hall at the woman on his couch.
Her eyes were fixed on the helmet on the table. She slowly reached out, biting her lip to keep from crying out as she took the helmet in her hand and brought it back to rest in her lap. She stared at the small crater at the top of the helmet from where the bullet must have grazed against the hard plastic then ricocheted off, causing the spark. Long thin fingers traced down the crack that threatened to split the helmet in two. Her attention was then caught on movement in the room. Quietly she watched Duo approach her.
He sat the kit on the table and looked at the helmet she was holding. "Heh.. I guess that was a pretty close call, huh?" He took the helmet away from her and placed it back on the table. "Now come on, I need to know where you're hurt..." He kneeled down next to her, and gently began to pull the end of her shirt up.
Not making a move to stop him, she lifted her arms up, wincing when they reached a certain height.
And it didn't take long for Duo to find out why.
"Oh God... Chance.. Your side is bleeding pretty bad... " He gently pulled the shirt the rest of the way off and tossed it over his shoulder. "Okay.. Chance, I need you to lay on your left side so I can clean this..."
Very obediently, Chance laid on her left side, watching Duo move around her for a moment before she finally rested her head on the couch, letting him do as he saw fit.
This caused Duo to frown further. He didn't like the way she was so quiet and emotionless at the moment. But he had to push those thoughts aside for now. He took some of the gauze and ran into the kitchen to wet it in the sink. When he returned he kneeled in front of the couch and gently began to clean away the blood that was around her wound. Every now and then he would hear a soft hiss of pain from her prone form, but other than that she was quiet and motionless the entire time he cleaned her wound.
After Duo felt that it had been properly cleaned, he took the antiseptic from the kit, and looked down to her face. "Chance.... The good news is that it only grazed you... The bad news is this will probably hurt like hell..." He warned, already pouring some of the clear liquid onto some more gauze.
"It already hurts like hell..." She grunted out. She reached down and quickly picked up her t-shirt. She wadded it up and held it to her mouth. "Now just do it and get it over with" Shoving the cloth in her mouth and biting down hard on it, she braced herself for the on coming pain.
Nodding, Duo placed the cloth on the wound and tried to ignore the muffled scream as he wiped the wound clean. After he tossed the cloth aside, Duo took a folded piece of gauze and gently placed it on the already bleeding gash. Taping it down with surgical tape, he watched her carefully. His heart ached as she lied there panting and grimacing from the intense pain he knew she must be feeling. "Chance, try to sit up, I'm going to wrap this gauze around you to make sure it stays." He told her softly, moving to help her sit up.
Slowly, and very painfully, Chance sat up. Teeth clenched and a fine sweat glistening from her forehead, she could barely breathe without causing herself pain.
Duo worked quickly as he could to secure the bandages around her so she could get a bit of rest. Once he was done, he sat back and looked over his handy work with a smile. "There... That should be fine for now... Now you just stay there while I go clean this up." After seeing her nod in agreement, Duo began to gather the things he used, and the things that needed to be thrown away. When he returned he was carrying a towel. He sat next to her and handed her the towel as he spoke. "Now... Are you ready to tell me what happened?" He asked her softly.
Chance stared blankly at the coffee table and mumbled out her answer. "I told you... I have a lot of people after me... And that number just grew by about ten thousand..."
Tired of all the riddles, Duo slammed his fist on the coffee table, making a loud bang in the quiet room, and causing Chance to jump in shock. "Chance, I want a real fucking answer from you! No more lies, no more half truths, I want you to be honest with me!"
"Fuck it, Duo, I can't!" Chance snapped suddenly. "I can't be fucking honest with you!" She cried out, glaring at him with tears streaming down her pale face.
Duo was shocked for a moment, but he then grabbed her hands and held them tightly, making sure she couldn't run away this time. "But why?! What the hell has you so scared that you're willing to get killed in an alley instead of asking for help?!"
She wanted so badly to tell him everything, but she knew she couldn't. "Duo, I know too much about a lot of things.. And people are after me now because of that... When it's just me knowing then it's just me they'll be after... I can handle myself, but I can't do anything if they go after someone I care about!!" She explained, praying he would leave it at that.
But Duo noticed something in that got to his curiosity. "So... You do care about me?" He asked softly. He fought off the little 'I knew it' smile that was threatening to form.
Chance stopped and looked into his eyes, tears still falling from her own. "... Yes... Duo, I do... And that's why I can't tell you anything...." She felt a pleasant warmth wash over her the longer she kept staring into those violet pools. But she shook out of the impending trance that was about to take hold of her, and became serious once more. "Duo... Forget about me.. Let me go... If we don't do it now they'll start to identify you as a target... Just let me walk out now..... Please... I'm begging you.. " She looked at the helmet once more and more tears began to fall. "I wouldn't be able to live with myself if anything happened to you..." She choked out, trying to pull her hands away from him.
He only held on to them tighter. "You are so selfish, Chance..."
Shocked, she gave him a curious teal stare. "W-What?"
"You heard me. Sure you're concerned about the people you care about, but what about the people who care about you? What about them, huh? What do you think they'll do if anything happens to you?!"
Chance was speechless at the sudden question. "I... I don't.. Know..."
"Exactly!" Duo nearly shouted. "You've probably never even thought what they might do! Chase would feel guilty for the rest of his life, and Heero would hafta try and keep him happy. Then Heero will feel bad because he'll know that you're the only one that could do that. Not to mention everyone else in this damn city.. Think about them for a minute! Casey, Neil, Jonah, Sarah, Joey, Little Rosie!!" He stated loudly, hoping he could get her to open up. "All of them care about you, and depend on you!"
And she did think of them. She pictured each of their faces and how they would look if something did happen to her. She soon bowed her head, shame nearly overwhelming her. "Duo..... I don't.... I can't let...." She slowly lifted her head and looked on at him with a heart torn expression on her face. "Duo... I don't know what to do...."
Gently he cupped the side of her face with his hand. "Let me in... Tell me so I can help you.... You don't need to tell me everything in one night.. I'm willing to wait as long as you need me to..."
Chance placed her own hand on top of Duo's and sighed. "Why are you so willing to, Duo?"
"Because..." He leaned forward slowly. "I love you...." His eyes grew warm and soft, showing all of his honesty clearly.
Unable to resist those beautiful eyes any longer, Chance leaned towards him, and her own eyes fluttered shut.
Knowing a clear invitation when he saw it, Duo moved forward and let his own eyes slide closed as he met her lips in a soft kiss. Her lips were so warm and sweet to him as he nipped and nibbled at the pliable flesh. It only took a moment for Chance to get involved by opening her mouth and sending her tongue to greet his. This one kiss opened up endless possibilities for the both of them as it deepened as time progressed. Duo gently wrapped his strong arms around her, and soon felt her move closer to press against his solid form.
After a long pleasant moment, their kiss ended and they merely held on to each other. Chance rested her head on his chest, and for the first time in four long years, she felt completely safe. Duo rested his chin on top of her black hair and let his eyes and finger tips lightly run along the black thorn tattoos. He traced them out on her arms, and gently circled each rose that was on her shoulder blades.
He sighed softly after he breathed in the scent of her hair. "So.. Are you ready to be honest with me?" He asked softly, rubbing her back soothingly.
She nodded against his chest and took a deep breath. "Yes... I am...."
~*~
TBC
More questions answered in the next chapter!!
Don't worry, only a few more chapters of the Duo & Chance thingie and we'll get back ta what you guys started reading this fic for...
Oh yeah...
1x4 and Q's secret....
Yeah baby!
Stay tuned, kiddies!!
Later!