Basic Instinct, Part 13

Chapter 54

"Duo Maxwell," came the almost incoherant scream. Duo raced around the corner
trying to get away from the flailing fists.

"Geez Hilde, for such a little person you have one LOUD scream," he laughed, pretending
to rub his ears. Which only infuriated her more. The petite girl raced after him and jumping,
she grabbed his legs. They both hit the floor with a dull thud.

Not wasting any time she sat on top of him so he couldn't move. Both faces were
total opposites of each other. One was fury, the other was pure joy.

"Now Duo," she said in a deathly tone. "You will take that locked screensaver of
the naked oompa loompa's off my screen so I can get some work done. And you will do it now."

"Oi, Hilde, does that mean I only have to take it off the lock? That I can leave it
on there for the regular screensaver." He flashed a big grin at her.

"NO! I don't want to see it," she said, her face turning red. Then she started to
laugh. She couldn't stay mad at Duo for long. Not even if there were dancing naked oompa
loompas on her screen for everyone who looked to see.

Duo waved his hand over her shoulder and his partner in crime went to go fix Hilde's
computer.

"Consider it already done. Now do you mind getting off of me?" He didn't know whether
to laugh or be afraid when Hilde got an unnatural look in her eye.

"Now Duo, why would I want to get off. After all, if I can't get any work done, what
makes you think that you will. No, I think I'm going to stay right here, I rather enjoy it
in fact," she said, flutting her eyelashes exaggeratedly.

Duo smiled, and reaching up pulled her face even with his. "Fine by me," he answered
and kissed her. She happily followed along.

"Wufei," shouted a screaming Sally Po as she ran down the hall. All of a sudden she
tripped and fell flat on her face. A scream and the moan of someone who is trying to catch
their breath came to her ears.

Turning around she saw Duo and Hilde, the causes of her fall.

"Sorry guys, I guess now you realize that hallways are not a good place for making
out. Now if you excuse me, I have to catch that idiot boyfriend of mine and make him take
the lovely screensaver he made off of my computer."

Picking herself up she resumed her mad dash down the hall. Chuckling Duo picked Hilde
up off the ground and they went after Sally to see the fight that was sure to happen.

Chapter 55

"Ikia, we need to talk," said Trowa, hesitantly looking into the cockpit of her Gundam.

"You're right Trowa, we do. These Gundam's are going to need some extra work and I
want to adapt the shoulder guns off of yours to my suit." She turned away so he couldn't see
that she was trying to switch the subject.

"You know what I mean Ikia, and the Gundams have nothing to do with it," he said quietly.

"Whats there to talk about Trowa?"

"What I did to hurt you and make you push everyone away."

"What makes you think that you hurt me. I'm a big girl, I don't let some boy screw
with my feelings."

"I have a feeling that I'm not just some boy. Please, talk to me," he pleaded.

"Fine, but you have to do something for me," she answered. "Come to my room tonight
at eight. We'll talk then, now if you excuse me, I'm busy."

Trowa climbed back down. If it hadn't of been such a angry meeting he would have
smiled. "She certainly likes to take control," he thought to himself.

"Wufei," came a scream from across the room. Trowa turned to see Sally walking in
with Hilde and Duo at her heels. A quick black blur appeared beside him and all of a sudden
he found himself a shield between Wufei and Sally.

"Whats wrong Wufei, I thought women were weak," he said, joking with the pilot.

"That is not a woman. That doesn't have a classification. Its all wild and totally
destructive," came the reply.

Stepping out of the way he watched Wufei take a hit to the gut.

"Wufei, sweety, darling, you will take that screensaver off," said Sally in a sickening
sweet voice.

"Sure thing," he gasped. "As soon as I take it off of Hilde's."

"Good." Then, turning on her heel she left.

"Maxwell, you were supposed to be helping me. After all it was your idea."

"No way Wufei. I had to deal with Hilde. And do you honestly think I would put
myself in the way of Sally's wrath? Nope, no way, no how."

Grinning Duo helped Wufei up from his curled over position on the floor. Both of
them laughing they went to fix the computers.

Chapter 56

Ikia straightened up her room as she waited for Trowa.

"Now no matter what, do not let him see your feelings," she told herself firmly.

"And why not," asked Trowa stepping inside.

"Don't you ever knock," she said snapping at him.

"Not if the doors wide open," he said, closing the afore mentioned door. "Now what
is the stipulation that I have to do for you?"

"Sit down if you want," she said motioning to the couch. She herself sat down on a
chair. "I want to know about your life before the Gundams."

"Hmm, thats asking a lot. But I suppose its only fair that I tell you," he answered
stiffly. "I was always a soldier. I stayed mainly with different soldier camps, doing odd
work for them. Repairing their guns and other weaponry. I suppose thats why I use a lot
of artillery and bullets with my Gundam. After I left the camps I worked for the Barton part
of Operation Meteor. A man named Trowa Barton was supposed to be piloting HeavyArms, but I
killed him after he tried to hurt its creator and others. Since there was no one left to
pilot, they asked me to pilot it in its name, and hence the story goes on."

"Its a sad case Trowa. But that still doesn't explain why you don't have or want
your emotions."

"I don't want my emotions because they hurt too much. It was a self decisioned choice."

"Its a choice you should never make. Sure you can "live" in the literal sense. But
whats the point of living if you can't feel?" She turned a cold glare on him. Daring him
to prove her wrong.

"You may be right. But I can't help it. I've pushed them back too long." He looked
down at the floor to avoid eye contact.

"Maybe you should just ask for help," she said softly. He looked up in surprise.

Then he murmured in a voice barely audible, "will you help me?"

Chapter 57

Heero sat clicking away on his laptop. Occasionaly he would check the clock. Finally
as 9:00 drew nearer he started tapping his foot nervously.

All of a sudden a soft knock was heard on the door. He jumped to his feet and raced
to open it. Seeing the familiar female form he pulled her inside and shut the door.

Without wasting any words he pulled her to him and kissed her with fervor. She responded
and for awhile they forgot everything else, and everyone else.

When they finally broke away he whispered, "I love you."

"I know I love you too," she answered.

"We can't keep doing this," he said stonily, sadly. She nodded and squeezed him to
her tighter.

"I know, but I hate living this lie. I hate pretending when I shouldn't have to."

"I know you do, but please, just awhile longer for me," he said.

"Ok," she sighed, and they kissed once more before she silently left.

Disclaimer: I do not own Gundam Wing or any of its characters.

I tried to make this one funny this time. If it totally sucked because of it, let
me know and I'll keep the humor out. Also I wanted to get things going along with Ikia and
Trowa. Another short chapter I know. I just don't have that much time anymore. Thanks to
all those people who reviewed and all those people who are going to review. You guys are
great. Thanks for reading!