Chapter 6
disclaimer: I do not own Gundam Wing or anything that has to do with it. I simply own this story, even though I wish I owned all the pilots. Please don't sue me!!
Bounding up the flight of stairs with ease, Duo paused at her door to fix his clothes and think of a way to tell Lena that Hilde wasn't feeling well, without giving her the wrong idea. Knocking, he heard her yell and come running to the door. She flung it open, her hair still settling from the quick run to the front. Exhaling, she apologized for appearing so disheveled and invited him in, taking his coat.
Duo looked at her. She looked so cute when she was flushed. Inwardly smirking, he took his jacket off as Relena offered to put it away for him and asked him to make himself at home. He watched as she walked to the closet and pull out a hanger to set his jacket upon. She looked very pretty in her dress. Looking lower, he saw her well shaped legs and her slender- uh uh. He wasn't going to allow his hormones to overtake his brain. Stifling a cough, he saw her walk into the kitchen and get some drinks.
"So, uh...Hilde couldn't make it. She wasn't feeling very well. She said she tried to call you, but your line was busy all the time," Duo said.
Stopping, Relena turned around to face Duo. "Really? But I haven't even been using the vid-link. It must have just got disconnected or something. I'll check it out later. I hope Hilde's alright," she said sympathetically.
Duo nodded. It was strange how her vid-link wasn't working, rather it seemed like someone tampered with it. Looking around, he got up to inspect her vid-link. Just as he suspected, someone had indeed tampered with it. They had cut the wire.
"Uh, Lena? I don't know if this was an accident, but your vid-link cable has been cut. Literally cut. Did you do this by accident?" Duo asked.
Relena turned around once more. "No, I would never do such a thing. I haven't touched the thing in goodness knows how long, and I don't think-" Relena paused. It hit her; Heero was in her apartment tonight. He must have cut the wire while trying to seduce her. Shaking her head, she shrugged and turned back to the drinks.
Duo watched her. She looked as though she knew who cut it. 'Could it have been Heero? Maybe. He's definitely messed up enough to do something like that.' he thought.
Heero looked in on Relena. 'Why was Duo there, WITHOUT Hilde?' his brain screamed. Straining to hear in the earpiece, he heard Duo say something about someone cutting the wire. Heero smirked. Duo wasn't so dumb after all. He had cut the wire when he went over to Relena's apartment. This was no good. Controlling his growing anger, he remembered Relena tell him that her and Duo were only friends, nothing more. She had looked so sincere when telling him that, and he didn't want to push her away in a time like this.
"Duo, here's your drink. I'll have dinner ready in no time. Enjoy," Relena said as she set his drink down on the coffee table. She walked back into the kitchen and to the dining room where she quickly set down plates and utensils. Heading back into the kitchen, she shut the oven off and pulled her casserole out, carefully making sure her oven-mitt covered hands were far from the heat source. Setting it down on the counter, she brought out a large plate where she emptied the contents of the casserole. Carrying it back to the dining room, she set it down in the center of the table and went back to the living room to call on Duo.
Duo sipped on his drink thoughtfully. He looked around to see sparse amount of decoration. Last time he had been to her place, she had more pictures. Where were they all now? Emptying the contents of his glass, he saw Relena make her way back to the living room.
"Duo, dinner is served," Relena said as she led him to the nicely lit dining room. She motioned him to his place and she sat down as well.
"Oh, this smells great, Lena. Casserole, right?" Duo asked.
Relena nodded and thanked him. "Thanks Duo, and yes, you're right. Would you like some wine? I have red and white," Relena offered.
"I'll have some red wine, if you don't mind. Thank you," Duo said as he began to unfold his napkin. She poured him a glass of red wine and one for herself before sitting down once more.
"Shall we begin?" Relena asked as she picked up the serving utensils. Duo nodded and she began to heap noodles, sauce and meat onto his plate. Spooning a little for herself, she smiled as Duo took the first bite. She cringed.
"How is it? Too hot? Too bland? Did I forget something?" she asked nervously.
Duo laughed. "No way ojousan! This is great. I didn't know you were such a great cook," Duo exclaimed as he ate.
Relena breathed a sigh of relief as she began to eat as well. Tasting the food, a bright smile lit up her face as she began to giggle.
"Hey, you okay?" Duo asked as he noticed Relena giggling. Rather, she sounded like she was giggling and choking. He saw her nod and he soon finished his dinner, followed by Relena not much later.
He helped her clear the dishes and wash them, despite her pleas for him to get out of the kitchen and make himself at home. They soon finished and made their way to the living room to chat.
"Thank you Duo. You didn't have to help me. Washing dishes isn't so bad. I rather like this whole domestic situation I put myself in," she said, sarcastically. He laughed at what she said. For the next few minutes, they sat in an odd silence, until Relena told him about Heero coming over.
Duo listened as she explained. Heero came over to seduce her, but she managed to diffuse him as she promised to speak with him the next day. Hanging onto every word, he saw as the tears began to form in her blue eyes. She was so pretty, she didn't need tears to ruin her gorgeous face. Sitting closer to her, he pulled her into a hug, rubbing her back to sooth the tears.
Relena allowed Duo to pull her into a comforting hug. She liked having him as a friend. Hearing his heart pound against his chest, she flushed. Why was he suddenly becoming so nervous just holding her like that? Mentally shrugging, he pushed her away to face her.
"Lena, I think I should go. Thank you for dinner. It was great. I think this is becoming complicated for you, I mean our friendship. Heero obviously has a jealousy problem to overcome, and for him to see me with you would only ignite it. I hope he doesn't try anything with you. If he ever does, just call on good old Shinigami. I'll try to drive some sense into his thick head. He doesn't realize what a wonderful person you are," Duo said, flushing slightly. He didn't mean to say so much. Taking his jacket from the closet, he slipped it on as Relena cried. He really didn't want to leave her this way, but he had to, otherwise they would end up doing something they would both regret. His hormones kicked into high gear as soon as he stepped into her house. Leaving now would be the most sane idea.
"Duo, I'm sorry if I'm turning you away. Please, don't leave me like this. It hurts so much, and I don't know why. I need to be free from him. He's scaring me. I'm afraid he'll go after you too. If I lost you, I'd never be happy again. I'm sorry, please just stay for tonight. I can't help but feel this way," she said, as she slumped forward on the sofa.
Looking at her cry, Duo fought his raging hormones and took his jacket off. "Lena, I'll stay. Please don't cry. It hurts me to see you this way. I, it's just that I think I have feelings for you. In the wrong way. I don't know if staying here is the right thing. If I'm not being in my right mind, then please tell me to leave. I don't want to ruin anything," Duo babbled. Hitting his forehead, he averted his gaze and stared at his shoes. This was terribly embarrassing for him and her. He heard Relena get up and come to face him.
Relena was shocked. He admitted his feelings for her, and she too felt that way. She knew it was wrong, but Duo was the sweetest guy she had ever met. He made her laugh and he was always there for her. Getting up, she decided to really face him for the first time.
"Duo, look at me," Relena said as she watched his eyes slowly move to lock gazes with hers. She stroked his cheek and smiled.
Duo was confused. He wanted her, badly, but he didn't want to ruin anything. He heard her speak. Looking up, she saw her smile. She was truly beautiful. He felt her hand caress his cheek, her fingers smooth against his skin. Closing his eyes, he felt her hug him. He kissed the top of her head, pulling her even closer to him. It was terrible for him to make a move on his friend, but he couldn't help it. This awful feeling, felt so good. It felt so good to hold her, to be able to touch her.
Relena felt Duo kiss her head. Breathing in his scent, she smiled even more. She liked having his arms around her. It felt so right. Almost destiny. "Duo, I think I feel the same way," Relena said. She was shocked that the words actually came out of her mouth. Duo detached himself from her. Staring intently into her clear blue eyes, he squeezed her shoulder.
"I'm glad you said it. Because I feel the same way," Duo said, as he let his head drop lower to catch her lips with his. Then it happened. Their first kiss. It was more special than anything. Relena felt tears prick the back of her eyelids. For the first time in her life, she found someone she could really spend the rest of her life with. It was Duo Maxwell, her best friend, and new found love.
Duo kissed her. He couldn't believe it, but he did it. It was soft at first, like a butterfly, but he was soon finding himself wanting her mouth open, he wanted to taste her mouth. Running his tongue along her lower lip, he heard her gasp and took the opportunity to push his tongue inside her mouth. She loved every moment of the kiss. Running her tongue against his, they soon began to duel with each other, tasting each's sweet mouths. Duo was first to break the kiss.
Eyes heavily lidded and breathing hard, he spoke. "Lena, I think I love you. The kiss, it just felt so right. Like we were meant to be. Am I crazy?" he asked.
Relena looked at him. Duo was being so sincere and honest. She knew deep in her heart that she felt the same way as he did, she was just too scared to voice her feelings for fear of Heero. Leaning closer to him, she answered him. "Duo, it isn't wrong for you to feel that way. And yes, you are crazy. But so am I. We're crazy about each other," she said as she tilted her head upwards to kiss him once more. She didn't want the immense feeling of happiness to end.
Heero wiped tears from his eyes. For the first time in his life, he cried. He cried for his devious friends, who both claimed to have no feelings for each other. They lied to him, and it was soon time for payback.
AN: OOO...how sweet. Didya like? I'm sorry if the last few paragraphs of this chapter sucked. I didn't know how to end this. Well, let me know what you think. I believe there are about 3 more chapters to go, if not four. Flames and reviews are welcome. Thanks for reading!
disclaimer: I do not own Gundam Wing or anything that has to do with it. I simply own this story, even though I wish I owned all the pilots. Please don't sue me!!
Bounding up the flight of stairs with ease, Duo paused at her door to fix his clothes and think of a way to tell Lena that Hilde wasn't feeling well, without giving her the wrong idea. Knocking, he heard her yell and come running to the door. She flung it open, her hair still settling from the quick run to the front. Exhaling, she apologized for appearing so disheveled and invited him in, taking his coat.
Duo looked at her. She looked so cute when she was flushed. Inwardly smirking, he took his jacket off as Relena offered to put it away for him and asked him to make himself at home. He watched as she walked to the closet and pull out a hanger to set his jacket upon. She looked very pretty in her dress. Looking lower, he saw her well shaped legs and her slender- uh uh. He wasn't going to allow his hormones to overtake his brain. Stifling a cough, he saw her walk into the kitchen and get some drinks.
"So, uh...Hilde couldn't make it. She wasn't feeling very well. She said she tried to call you, but your line was busy all the time," Duo said.
Stopping, Relena turned around to face Duo. "Really? But I haven't even been using the vid-link. It must have just got disconnected or something. I'll check it out later. I hope Hilde's alright," she said sympathetically.
Duo nodded. It was strange how her vid-link wasn't working, rather it seemed like someone tampered with it. Looking around, he got up to inspect her vid-link. Just as he suspected, someone had indeed tampered with it. They had cut the wire.
"Uh, Lena? I don't know if this was an accident, but your vid-link cable has been cut. Literally cut. Did you do this by accident?" Duo asked.
Relena turned around once more. "No, I would never do such a thing. I haven't touched the thing in goodness knows how long, and I don't think-" Relena paused. It hit her; Heero was in her apartment tonight. He must have cut the wire while trying to seduce her. Shaking her head, she shrugged and turned back to the drinks.
Duo watched her. She looked as though she knew who cut it. 'Could it have been Heero? Maybe. He's definitely messed up enough to do something like that.' he thought.
Heero looked in on Relena. 'Why was Duo there, WITHOUT Hilde?' his brain screamed. Straining to hear in the earpiece, he heard Duo say something about someone cutting the wire. Heero smirked. Duo wasn't so dumb after all. He had cut the wire when he went over to Relena's apartment. This was no good. Controlling his growing anger, he remembered Relena tell him that her and Duo were only friends, nothing more. She had looked so sincere when telling him that, and he didn't want to push her away in a time like this.
"Duo, here's your drink. I'll have dinner ready in no time. Enjoy," Relena said as she set his drink down on the coffee table. She walked back into the kitchen and to the dining room where she quickly set down plates and utensils. Heading back into the kitchen, she shut the oven off and pulled her casserole out, carefully making sure her oven-mitt covered hands were far from the heat source. Setting it down on the counter, she brought out a large plate where she emptied the contents of the casserole. Carrying it back to the dining room, she set it down in the center of the table and went back to the living room to call on Duo.
Duo sipped on his drink thoughtfully. He looked around to see sparse amount of decoration. Last time he had been to her place, she had more pictures. Where were they all now? Emptying the contents of his glass, he saw Relena make her way back to the living room.
"Duo, dinner is served," Relena said as she led him to the nicely lit dining room. She motioned him to his place and she sat down as well.
"Oh, this smells great, Lena. Casserole, right?" Duo asked.
Relena nodded and thanked him. "Thanks Duo, and yes, you're right. Would you like some wine? I have red and white," Relena offered.
"I'll have some red wine, if you don't mind. Thank you," Duo said as he began to unfold his napkin. She poured him a glass of red wine and one for herself before sitting down once more.
"Shall we begin?" Relena asked as she picked up the serving utensils. Duo nodded and she began to heap noodles, sauce and meat onto his plate. Spooning a little for herself, she smiled as Duo took the first bite. She cringed.
"How is it? Too hot? Too bland? Did I forget something?" she asked nervously.
Duo laughed. "No way ojousan! This is great. I didn't know you were such a great cook," Duo exclaimed as he ate.
Relena breathed a sigh of relief as she began to eat as well. Tasting the food, a bright smile lit up her face as she began to giggle.
"Hey, you okay?" Duo asked as he noticed Relena giggling. Rather, she sounded like she was giggling and choking. He saw her nod and he soon finished his dinner, followed by Relena not much later.
He helped her clear the dishes and wash them, despite her pleas for him to get out of the kitchen and make himself at home. They soon finished and made their way to the living room to chat.
"Thank you Duo. You didn't have to help me. Washing dishes isn't so bad. I rather like this whole domestic situation I put myself in," she said, sarcastically. He laughed at what she said. For the next few minutes, they sat in an odd silence, until Relena told him about Heero coming over.
Duo listened as she explained. Heero came over to seduce her, but she managed to diffuse him as she promised to speak with him the next day. Hanging onto every word, he saw as the tears began to form in her blue eyes. She was so pretty, she didn't need tears to ruin her gorgeous face. Sitting closer to her, he pulled her into a hug, rubbing her back to sooth the tears.
Relena allowed Duo to pull her into a comforting hug. She liked having him as a friend. Hearing his heart pound against his chest, she flushed. Why was he suddenly becoming so nervous just holding her like that? Mentally shrugging, he pushed her away to face her.
"Lena, I think I should go. Thank you for dinner. It was great. I think this is becoming complicated for you, I mean our friendship. Heero obviously has a jealousy problem to overcome, and for him to see me with you would only ignite it. I hope he doesn't try anything with you. If he ever does, just call on good old Shinigami. I'll try to drive some sense into his thick head. He doesn't realize what a wonderful person you are," Duo said, flushing slightly. He didn't mean to say so much. Taking his jacket from the closet, he slipped it on as Relena cried. He really didn't want to leave her this way, but he had to, otherwise they would end up doing something they would both regret. His hormones kicked into high gear as soon as he stepped into her house. Leaving now would be the most sane idea.
"Duo, I'm sorry if I'm turning you away. Please, don't leave me like this. It hurts so much, and I don't know why. I need to be free from him. He's scaring me. I'm afraid he'll go after you too. If I lost you, I'd never be happy again. I'm sorry, please just stay for tonight. I can't help but feel this way," she said, as she slumped forward on the sofa.
Looking at her cry, Duo fought his raging hormones and took his jacket off. "Lena, I'll stay. Please don't cry. It hurts me to see you this way. I, it's just that I think I have feelings for you. In the wrong way. I don't know if staying here is the right thing. If I'm not being in my right mind, then please tell me to leave. I don't want to ruin anything," Duo babbled. Hitting his forehead, he averted his gaze and stared at his shoes. This was terribly embarrassing for him and her. He heard Relena get up and come to face him.
Relena was shocked. He admitted his feelings for her, and she too felt that way. She knew it was wrong, but Duo was the sweetest guy she had ever met. He made her laugh and he was always there for her. Getting up, she decided to really face him for the first time.
"Duo, look at me," Relena said as she watched his eyes slowly move to lock gazes with hers. She stroked his cheek and smiled.
Duo was confused. He wanted her, badly, but he didn't want to ruin anything. He heard her speak. Looking up, she saw her smile. She was truly beautiful. He felt her hand caress his cheek, her fingers smooth against his skin. Closing his eyes, he felt her hug him. He kissed the top of her head, pulling her even closer to him. It was terrible for him to make a move on his friend, but he couldn't help it. This awful feeling, felt so good. It felt so good to hold her, to be able to touch her.
Relena felt Duo kiss her head. Breathing in his scent, she smiled even more. She liked having his arms around her. It felt so right. Almost destiny. "Duo, I think I feel the same way," Relena said. She was shocked that the words actually came out of her mouth. Duo detached himself from her. Staring intently into her clear blue eyes, he squeezed her shoulder.
"I'm glad you said it. Because I feel the same way," Duo said, as he let his head drop lower to catch her lips with his. Then it happened. Their first kiss. It was more special than anything. Relena felt tears prick the back of her eyelids. For the first time in her life, she found someone she could really spend the rest of her life with. It was Duo Maxwell, her best friend, and new found love.
Duo kissed her. He couldn't believe it, but he did it. It was soft at first, like a butterfly, but he was soon finding himself wanting her mouth open, he wanted to taste her mouth. Running his tongue along her lower lip, he heard her gasp and took the opportunity to push his tongue inside her mouth. She loved every moment of the kiss. Running her tongue against his, they soon began to duel with each other, tasting each's sweet mouths. Duo was first to break the kiss.
Eyes heavily lidded and breathing hard, he spoke. "Lena, I think I love you. The kiss, it just felt so right. Like we were meant to be. Am I crazy?" he asked.
Relena looked at him. Duo was being so sincere and honest. She knew deep in her heart that she felt the same way as he did, she was just too scared to voice her feelings for fear of Heero. Leaning closer to him, she answered him. "Duo, it isn't wrong for you to feel that way. And yes, you are crazy. But so am I. We're crazy about each other," she said as she tilted her head upwards to kiss him once more. She didn't want the immense feeling of happiness to end.
Heero wiped tears from his eyes. For the first time in his life, he cried. He cried for his devious friends, who both claimed to have no feelings for each other. They lied to him, and it was soon time for payback.
AN: OOO...how sweet. Didya like? I'm sorry if the last few paragraphs of this chapter sucked. I didn't know how to end this. Well, let me know what you think. I believe there are about 3 more chapters to go, if not four. Flames and reviews are welcome. Thanks for reading!