Tenderness:
Part 3
"So." Said Quatre.
"So." Trowa repeated.
"How are you?" They both blurted out simultaneously. They both laughed.
"Are you feeling better?" asked Quatre in a sincere voice.
"Much."
"I'm glad. I was worried when I went back and you were gone. I I wanted to see you again." Admitted Quatre.
"As did I. Thank you for helping me."
Quatre looked at Trowa and smiled. Trowa was looking at him and Quatre knew what he was thinking and decided to put his mind to rest. "Don't worry I won't tell anyone what happened in the hospital room. As far as anyone may be concerned I was just visiting a friend."
Trowa smiled brightly. "Thank you."
"You have a beautiful smile. So, could we be friend now?"
"I thought we already were."
Quatre smiled at that thought. He was feeling so warm inside he couldn't explain it but he liked it. The lunch bell rang and they decided to eat together. They talked and they laughed Quatre had felt this good in a long time.
Trowa had never met anyone like Quatre he was so warm and friendly. He wanted nothing more than to kiss him but didn't let that feeling show. He didn't want to scare off his savior his angel of mercy.
From across the room Wufei observed his friend with a smile. It's been so long since I've seen him so happy. After the year he's had he deserves it. Whoever this guy is he better not hurt Quatre or I will hurt him. I hope he doesn't overdo it.
Wufei went over to Quatre and introduced himself to Trowa. At the same time Duo came over and did the same. For an instant Wufei and Duo's eyes met and then they shook it off.
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After Duo and Trowa left Quatre began to walk home with Wufei. "So when is your sister going back to her colony?"
"She left this morning." Quatre said sadly.
"I hate to think of you in that big house all alone."
"I'll be all right. She's happy there I am happy here. It was nice having her here but I love and all but even though she was here she really wasn't. She spent most of her time at the hospital or making my physical therapy schedule. I'm glad she's back where she belongs it's just not with me. You know she said she would stay if I wanted her to. I was tempted to say yes but she wouldn't have been happy here I know that in my heart." "Sometimes you just to noble for your own good." Answered Wufei. Quatre then stopped suddenly and grabbed a tree for support. The pain came in full force.
"Quatre is it your legs again?" he winced and nodded. Wufei picked up his friend and carried him home. Wufei laid him on Quatre's bed and grabbed his pain medication. Wufei had become very protective of his friend since the accident he didn't want anyone hurting him.
"Sorry to be so much trouble Wufei." He apologized.
"Stop that. You're not trouble to me and it's an injustice to think so."
Wufei didn't want to leave him alone. He climbed into bed with Quatre and held him close.
"Wufei?" he asked.
"Yes?"
"You're more than my best friend. You're my family maybe not by blood but in spirit where it counts you're my brother. Not just now even before what happened. Will you always be my friend Wufei?"
"Forever. Now get some sleep little brother." Quatre smiled but then retorted.
"Hey we're the same age you know."
"Actually I'm two weeks older than you. Just for the record."
"Oh the knowledge you must have gathered in that month must have been vast. Oh wise one." He laughed.
"And don't you forget it. Now get some sleep you exaughsted." Quatre fell asleep in his best friend/brother's arms.
"I'll protect you little brother. First order of business is to take care of Jack once and for all."
TBC. Anyone reading?