Authors note: 10 chapters, wow! This is the longest story I've ever written. Must be all those lovely reviews. J Many thanks to whoever reviews again (or for the first time.) Now, last chapter ended on rather a sad note, so lets make this a happy chapter. If there is any romance in this part, sorry! I'm not very good at writing it. Oh yeah, and if you don't like shouen ai then um, sorry about that too!
Disclaimer: I don't own Gundam Wing or Bond or the song at the end of this, so if you sued me, all you'd get is…um…thinking…uh…while I'm thinking, read chapter 10!
For a long time we sat like that in the car, me with my face buried in Heero's soft shirt, Heero not saying anything, obviously, for reasons of his own, just content to hold me.
After about ten minutes I sniffed slightly and sat up, wiping my eyes with the back of my sleeve. "Sorry Heero, I was such an idiot to burst out bawling like that, I just…couldn't help it."
He looked at me for a moment, obviously taking in my flushed cheeks, and watery grin. (Albeit a forced one.) "That's ok Duo, nobody's blaming you, and after all, if it was my family, I would feel the same."
I looked at him in surprise, not expecting such a caring remark from him. But it did make me feel better. "Thanks Heero."
He grinned at me, the first time I had actually seen him show real emotion of any kind. It suits his face when he smiles, I thought dazedly, his whole face lights up, making him look so sweet. Wait a minute, where had that thought come from? Deciding to ignore my treacherous brain, I quickly climbed out of the car. Making a desperate attempt not to let anything show on my face.
"Come on Heero, lets get inside, it's freezing out here, I'll make us some hot chocolate, and we can sit and watch TV for a while…"
"Wait Duo, there's something I want to tell you…"
"Later Heero," I called, shoving my hands in the pockets of my black jeans, "lets just get inside and warm up ok?"
"But…" I heard him sigh and he gave in, and followed me into the pleasant warmth of the flat.
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I must have fallen asleep in the warm cosy armchair, as I never remember going to bed, but when I awoke the next morning, it was to find myself in my bed, how had I got there?
Unfortunately, the only person to ask was Heero, and as I stumbled into the kitchen yawning sleepily and rubbing my eyes, I saw a note on the mantelpiece.
Dear Duo,
Relena called late
last night after I'd deposited
You in your bed (yes
you fell asleep in the armchair.)
She called a
meeting, but you were still fast asleep,
I'll tell you all
about it when I get back.
I'll try and talk
Relena out of having to cut your hair.
See you later,
Heero.
I could practically hear him saying it as I read, a weird experience in my opinion.
So he had carried me into my room. Why would he do that when for one night he could have slept in his own bed?
I was mystified, but didn't dwell on it for long, I had things to do.
So I took a quick shower before pulling on a pair of old sweat pants and a faded grey t-shirt.
Then, walking into the living room (which was larger than you would think) I pushed all the furniture into one corner and turned on the CD player, putting on one of my favourite tracks.
I began to warm up, and then launched into a gymnastic sequence.
Ok, Heero's living room was not the ideal place to do this, but it was better than nowhere. I had taken a gymnastic course, just before entering the secret service; it had helped on many occasions when I'd been trapped, so I liked to keep up to scratch.
As I neared the finish I was sweating heavily, as I hadn't done this particular sequence for a long time, to top it off I back flipped diagonally across the room, ending in a double somersault that landed in a split.
Looking up from the split I saw Heero standing by the door, eyes wide, mouth open slightly. Oh greeeat, just my luck.
I decide to act as though nothing unusual had happened.
"Hi Heero! What did Relena want?"
"How…how did you do that?"
It was going to be one of those conversations.
I sighed, "I learnt it in a course I took a couple of years ago, I thought the exercise would do me good."
He kind of stared at me for a couple of seconds, and then promptly burst out laughing.
If anything I like his laugh better than his smile. Oh great, my evil brain again.
"What's so funny?"
"Duo, you're the only person I know who, instead of just going out for a walk or something to let off steam, has to go and do an Olympic style sequence of gymnastics."
"So?"
"So I find that funny."
"Hmm."
Instead of staying in the same room as Heero and listening to more disturbing thoughts from my brain, I made excuses and took another shower.
As the water pounded down on me, I seriously began to consider my sanity. I couldn't possibly be falling in love with Heero…could I?
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After I had seen myself more suitably attired I decided to confer with Heero about the meeting, after all, we were on a mission, I couldn't let my emotions run away with me on this one.
"So what did Relena want?" I asked, desperately trying to act normal, praying that Heero wouldn't notice how uncomfortable I was feeling around him.
"Well, first of all, the good news, you don't have to cut your hair, or dye it, I talked her out of it."
I launched myself at him, practically knocking him over in the process. "Thankyouthankyouthankyou! I was really beginning to worry about that!"
He laughed softly, and I was suddenly aware that, once again I had put myself in an embarrassing situation, my arms were around his neck.
Gulp, good going Duo, while you're at it, why not reveal your feelings as well. The rational, sarcastic part of my brain said. But this feels so right. Argued the more romantically agreeable side.
In short I was seriously confused.
My thoughts were interrupted quite suddenly as I felt Heero's hands tightening on my back.
What the hell? Surely he doesn't feel the same?
To get out of the…situation, I tried to distract Heero (and myself) by asking a sane, sensible question. Even though my cheeks were burning, and sensations were running riot throughout my body.
"So, Heero, where are we headed now to try and find Treize?"
He looked down at me, eyes burning with an unquenchable flame. As he leaned closer, he whispered, "To Venice, the city of love."
Nobody does it better,
Makes me feel sad for the rest,
Nobody does it, half as good as you,
Baby you're the best…
I wasn't looking,
But somehow you found me,
I tried to hide from your loving,
But like heaven above me,
The spy who loved me,
Is keeping all my secrets safe tonight.
And nobody does it better,
Though sometimes I wish someone would,
Nobody does it, quite the way you do,
Why d'you have to be so good…
The way that you hold me,
Whenever you hold me,
There's some kind of magic inside you,
That keeps me from running,
But just keeps me coming,
How d'you learn to do the things you do…
And nobody does it better,
Makes me feel sad for the rest,
Nobody does it, half as good as you,
Baby, baby, darling,
You're the best…
Authors note: Now aren't I cruel to all of you who are sitting there reading this and thinking, will Heero kiss Duo? What's going to happen? Ok, I admit it, probably most of you are asleep after that piece of terrible writing, I can only apologise (once again) and if you want me to continue, please review and let me know what you think. (I'll probably continue anyway.) Wow 10 chapters whew! Writer's cramp. I'll start chapter 11 soon, till then adios amigos!