::sigh:: the last part! For now anyway
^_~. So may projects going! I'll try to find time to write a real epilogue.
Enjoy!
Your faithful servant,
Nikki :-P
Title: You've Got A Friend in Me
By: Nikki :-P or Nataku's Child
Archive: My site. Anywhere
else is fine! Just tell me where ya are!
Pairings: 2+3, 1x5, 4+Relena, tiny mention
of 3+4
Rating: PG-13 (a little on the safe side)
Genre: Romance and humor again.
Time: After Endless Waltz
Key:
~~~ Scene change or break
-POV comment- like say Duo said: it took a
while -because I got lost- If the scene is in third person it's just a comment
by well...the third person.
(Point of view)
*Thoughts*
Warnings: as always shounen-ai, some yaoi
implications, non-yaoi (non-shounen-ai just doesn't sound right), mild cursing,
cross dressing (mentioned)
Disclaimer: I still don't own anything. I
still have no desire to be sued. This is for my sanity. I hope you like it.
You've Got A Friend in Me
Part Four
By Nikki :-P
~I~ Chapter One ~I~
Duo whistled while
flipping pancakes the next morning.
"That smells great
Duo!" Quatre said brightly.
Duo turned with a
blinding smile on his face. "Hey there Q-man! Have a good night?" he
asked winking.
Quatre blushed brightly
and mumbled something like "yeah."
Duo grinned even bigger
and returned his attention to the quickly burning pancakes.
"You seem to be in
a good mood! Any special reason that you're gracing our table your
talents?" Quatre asked trying to change the subject.
Duo snorted. "Yeah,
'talents'. Well you know, that pancake mix's instructions are kinda hard
to understand." He jerked a thumb to said box.
Quatre laughed as Trowa
walked in. "Hey Trowa! Sleep well?" he asked.
Trowa peered over the
pan Duo was cooking in. "Very well."
Quatre wasn't sure but
he could have sworn he saw a quick glance and smile between them but before he
could ask Relena and Heero walked in, both laughing.
"You too?"
Quatre asked. "What's with everyone?"
Relena smiled put her
arm lightly around his neck from behind his chair.
"I don't know about
Heero, but I think you know why I'm in a good mood."
Quatre blushed again and
Relena giggled, kissing him on the cheek.
They were sitting down
and waiting for Duo to finish with the pancakes when Wufei walked in. He nodded
to them and started walking past but stopped, giving Heero a quick kiss before
continuing up the stairs, presumably to take a shower. Heero smiled and looked
down at the paper he was reading.
After a minute or two he
noticed how quiet it was, he looked up to see what was wrong only to see
everyone starring at him. He sighed, folded the paper, put it down and crossed
his arms.
"Is something
wrong?" He asked.
All of them just starred
a bit longer, even Duo -who had turned away from the pancakes- was at loss for
words.
"I-it's just"
Quatre finally stammered. "You two never really..."
"Acknowledged each
other's existence let alone show compassion," Trowa finished.
"Yeah," agreed
Duo and Relena.
Heero just shrugged and
returned to his paper. After a minute he said: "Duo the pancakes are
burning"
~~~
"Instant oatmeal! I
knew there was something I could make!" Duo said proudly as they sat down
to eat -finally-.
"It looks great
Duo" Trowa said quietly.
"Thanks Tro!"
*Another look!* Quatre
thought as the two smiled at each other for a split second. *Something's
definitely going on*
Wufei had returned. He
was the one who suggested the oatmeal.
Quatre turned his
attention to him and Heero. They were doing something similar, though more
open.
*Odd, that it would be them
being more open*
He was dying to know
what was going on. Last time he'd seen them it was like they didn't know each
other, if Wufei hadn't told him already he wouldn't have guessed they had
anything, if what they had could be called something, from what he'd
said it sounded like it was just sex.
But now as he watched
them it was different, they seemed not only happy but...how could he say it? It
seemed like they almost...loved each other. He saw the little things, a smile,
a quiet inside joke. This was different. Normally he would have been
happy but...why didn't they tell him? He'd talked to Wufei numerous times since
Thanksgiving and had even talked to Heero for a while. But they never said a
thing.
Then there was Trowa and
Duo...
When they finished
breakfast Duo got up and started clearing the table.
"Oh Duo don't do
that," Quatre said. "Let the servants do it."
Duo shook his head.
"Naw it's fine."
Trowa got up. "I'll
help you."
Quatre watched as Duo
and Trowa gave each other another look before disappearing into the kitchen.
"I think I'll go
help," Quatre said a minute later.
Relena didn't look too
happy to be left with the other two -she always had this feeling that Wufei
didn't like her- but nodded.
When Quatre got to the
kitchen door he held his breath and pushed the door open slowly. Duo and Trowa
were washing dishes. Nothing suspicious. Quatre was feeling terrible for being
so nosy and was about to close the door when he caught Trowa's words.
"Do think they
know?"
Quatre stopped short,
peering through the crack in the door he saw Duo shake his head. "I'm not
sure. Quatre was watching us but he was also watching Heero and 'fei. By the
way, what's up with them?"
Trowa shook his head.
Duo sighed. "I
don't want to keep this a secret for long though."
Trowa smiled and put the
dish he was rinsing up to dry. "Neither do I."
"Hey Tro'?"
"Yeah?" Trowa
turned just in time to get a face full of suds.
"Tag! You're
it!" Duo was grinning madly.
"Ow! You got some
in my eye!" Trowa said behind a wall of soap.
"Oh Tro' I'm so
sorry!" Duo grabbed a towel and started wiping of Trowa's face. When the
towel came away Trowa was smiling.
"Gottcha" He
pulled Duo close and kissed him gently.
"No fair," Duo
said when they broke away.
"All's fair in love
and war," Trowa said smirking slightly.
Quatre stood in shock.
*Did he just say what I think he said?*
Duo just smiled.
"Still, that was low."
They were still in each
other's arms. This was just too much for Quatre, and seeing that this was about
to turn into another mushy love scene he decided now was a good time to get
some answers. He pushed open the door loudly and stood in front of the
embracing couple with his arms crossed.
"Q-Quatre!"
Duo said blinking in surprise.
"You two. We need
to talk. Now." Quatre's voice had a cold, commanding edge that he hardly
ever used.
They followed him through
the dinning room. Heero, Wufei and Relena were at the table looking very uncomfortable.
Relena looked about to breath a sigh of relief until she noticed Quatre's
expression. She shot a questioning look but Quatre just turned to Heero and
Wufei.
"Follow." he
twitched his head in front of him then turned to Relena, holding out his hand.
She hesitated slightly before taking it. Quatre led them into a sitting room. It
didn't look at all comfortable.
"Sit." he
gestured to the stiff looking chairs. He still held Relena's hand though. She
looked just as confused as the rest.
Quatre took a deep
breath. "Now," he said. "What happened? Last time I checked, Heero
and Wufei were going at it like rabbits by night and caring less by day. Trowa
and Duo were 'friends' completely denying anything while the outside world just
waited until one of them blew. Now all I see is four people acting like
lovesick puppies and why the hell won't anyone talk to me!?" the last part
seemed like it was held too long and had finally forced it self out.
Quatre was breathing
deeply trying to regain control. Everyone was staring at him, reluctant to
talk. This upset Quatre even more, though Relena was trying to calm him down.
But his expression had changed. A minute ago Quatre looked like an angry bull,
now he looked like a puppy that had just been kicked away.
He shook his head.
"You're right. I have no right to ask." He closed his eyes. "I-I
kept everything from you. And...It's not my business anyway."
He turned and walked
away. They couldn't help but notice him wipe away a tear. The door closed
lightly behind Relena, who had gone after Quatre.
Duo sighed and dropped
his head in to his hands. Heero leaned back as best he could in the stiff chair
he sat in. Trowa stood up and sat on Duo's armrest, putting his arm around
Duo's shoulder. Wufei just sat up straight, his forehead wrinkled in thought.
"Why?" Duo
asked. "Why couldn't we tell him?"
Trowa just shook his
head.
Heero stood up. Wufei
noticed and started to also but Heero shook his head.
"I need to tell him,"
Heero said.
Wufei nodded. Heero gave
Wufei a quick hug and a short kiss before leaving after Quatre. Trowa and Duo
just watched in shock, it was just so...different. They waited in silence for
something to happen. Hoping one of the missing friends would come and tell them
what to do.
After about a half hour
Heero opened the door to the study. All of them looked up sharply. Heero gave a
reassuring nod to Wufei before turning his attention to the other two.
"He wants to see
one of you."
Trowa and Duo looked at
each other. They had shifted; Duo was sitting on Trowa's lap.
"I think you should
go," Trowa said quietly.
"Me?!" Duo
asked surprised. "Why me?"
Trowa smiled and gently
rubbed Duo's cheek with his thumb. "You're better at explaining things
then I am."
Duo looked away.
"Trowa...I can't lie. I'll have to tell him..."
Trowa nodded. "I
know. Please tell him for me...I don't think I can. He deserves the truth, and
I think I would rather you tell him."
Duo half-smiled.
"You sure do know how to flatter a guy."
"Alright," Duo
said, getting up. "I'll go." He gave Trowa a quick kiss before
puffing up his chest and walking out of the room. The door clicked closed and
he dropped the act.
*Oh-God-oh-God-oh-God*
His hands were sweating.
He had to tell Quatre everything.
*Calm down it'll be ok.
Just smile, it's gonna be ok* [1]
He took a deep breath
and walked towards Quatre's room.
~II~ Chapter Two ~II~
*How many hallways does
this place have?!* Duo wandered around for a good ten minutes looking for
Quatre's room. *They all look the same!*
He saw one of the staff
in the corner of his eye.
"Stop!" he
yelled and ran toward a very frightened young woman. "Where is Quatre's room?" he asked a little to loudly.
"M-Master Quatre's
quarters are in the eastern wing, second story, four doors from the second
staircase," she said quickly, looking more then a little frightened.
Duo blinked a few times.
"Uh...can you please show me?"
~~~
Duo heaved a sigh of
relief as the hallways seemed slightly familiar.
The maid stopped in
front of a door. "This is Master Quatre's Music room. I believe that is were he
is now."
Duo's smile was a bit
shaky. "Thank you."
The girl bowed quickly
and retreated.
Duo took a deep breath
and opened the door. Quatre was sitting on a window seat looking out the
window. Duo walked up slowly and coughed to get his attention. Quatre looked up
and smiled sadly.
"Hey Q-man! Sorry
to keep you waiting like that, I kinda got lost." He tried to be cheerful.
Quatre seemed to
appreciate the effort even though Duo was sure he didn't buy it. Quatre
gestured to the space across from him on the window seat.
"It happens," Quatre
said kindly, as always.
Duo sat down and looked
out the window. The view was glorious, you could see most of the gardens and
the land beyond.
"Wow," Duo
said. "This is beautiful"
Quatre nodded. "It
helps when I've been playing a while and need to unwind" he said.
Duo tore his eyes away
from the large window.
"Quatre?"
A soft 'hm?' showed
Quatre was listening but preferred the window. Duo understood. There were still
fresh tears on Quatre's cheeks.
"I-I'm sorry I
didn't tell you about Trowa, I couldn't risk letting it out then having to
bottle it up again. Being friends is tiring."
Quatre smiled a little.
"I can imagine," he said. "So..." he turned to Duo.
"How did it happen?"
Duo sighed. Here was the
hard part. "We met in a bar."
"I didn't know
Trowa drank!" Quatre said surprised.
"I didn't either! I
don't think he did much before that day"
"What do you mean?
What day?"
"Quatre...Trowa,
when he went to your house and found out about Relena. Yes he did tell me,"
Duo answered Quatre's unspoken question. "Well he was there for a reason.
He wanted me to tell you...he was going to tell you how he felt about you.
Trowa was in love with you, Quatre"
~~~
The chairs had gotten to
the people in the sitting room. Heero was on the floor with Wufei who had his
head on Heero's shoulder. Trowa was leaning against the wall. They waited in
silence.
It seemed like hours
later that the door clicked open. Quatre walked in with Duo closely behind him.
Quatre looked around quickly, his gaze stopped on Trowa in the far corner.
Quatre almost ran up and threw his arms around the taller man, he was crying a
little again.
"Oh Allah! I'm so
sorry Trowa! I didn't know" muffled sobs came from Trowa's shirt.
Trowa looked to Duo
about to apologze only to see him smiling softly. Trowa smiled at him lovingly
and turned his attention to the crying blonde. "It's all right Quatre. I'm
fine now."
Quatre looked up and
smiled brightly. "I know." He winked and turned to Duo, who was soon
enveloped in a similar hug. "And I'm so happy for you both! Though I just
wish you had told me sooner"
He frowned. "I'm
sorry I acted the way I did. I shouldn't have lost my temper like that."
He smiled again though when he saw Heero and Wufei, they had stood when Quatre
had walked in. They had their arms around each other's waists. "And you
two!" He hugged the both of them, which they accepted, if not a little
awkwardly.
Quatre looked at their
hands and winked. Trowa and Duo looked to see silver rings on each left hand [2].
Duo swore they weren't there before. He eyed Heero and Wufei. They just ignored
it but he noticed their grips on each other got tighter.
Quatre looked at his
watch. "Oh! We missed lunch and we're almost to dinner! How about we go
out? My treat?"
"Sounds good,"
a voice said from the doorway.
"Relena!"
Relena smiled and walked
in to the room. "Is this a private party? Am I invited?" she asked.
Quatre kissed her cheek
lightly. "Of course you're invited! So what do you say guys? You up to
dinner?"
"Sure!" Duo
said. "But if we're going anywhere fancy I'm gonna have to borrow one of
Relena's dresses"
Silence...
"Come on guys I'm
just kidding! What? You didn't think..."
Quatre gave a nervous
chuckle and started gently pushing Relena out the door. Heero and Wufei
following quickly behind.
"Come on! You
didn't think...Tro?"
Trowa smiled and
followed the others.
"H-hey, I'm not
like that! Trowa! Wait you didn't think I...Tro?"
[3]
The End
~~~~~~~~~
[1] Shades of
"Kitto Ok!"
[2] I've been working on
a side story about them. What happened? Why the sudden change? I know! But I
still need to work on it. *Update* It's finished! And posted/uploaded,
whatever.
[3] Yeah I know, abrupt
ending. I wanted to end on a happy/funny note and I couldn't think of anything
else to say so that's the end. Might be an epilogue if I can think of something
to do. Any ideas?
::Sigh:: well I really
liked writing that! I needed some fluff to get me back in to a good mood. Fluff,
I swear it's addicting!
So I hope you liked it!
Feedback would be greatly appreciated! Please be honest.
Nikki :-P
And the ever present Duo and link ^_^