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A Boy's Farewell to the World
His heart hurt. He had been keeping vigil over the longhaired beauty for days and there had been no change, save the delirious rantings caused by the infection that had set in. Duo was pallor was transparent. Dark circles framed the closed eyes. Thin fingers clutched at the sheets as obvious pain wracked the fragile body. But most painful to Heero were the bandages covering Duo's wrists. Every time he looked at them his heart swelled agonizingly. Heero knew that if he had noticed how quiet Duo had become earlier this whole situation could have been avoided. He had been too wrapped up in himself. He stroked Duo's arm gently, almost as if he were watching a lover sleep. He noted that the clammy skin from the fever was gone. That made him feel better. Duo stirred and Heero jerked his hand away "Duo, I wish you'd wake up. Everybody's worried about you. They've all visited you here. Even Relena." Heero gave a short laugh. "They all miss you." Duo's eyes fluttered open and took a moment to silently counter Heero's steady gaze. Heero swallowed hard, his speech nearly forgotten. He cleared his throat. "I miss you, too...Duo." |