Love and Lust - Part 13
By Kirakira
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"Duo hurry up or we'll be late!" Quatre exclaimed as Wufei headed out the door.
"I'll be down in a minute!" Duo yelled back. Trowa just sighed, shaking his head. He knew for a fact that they were gonna be late for work for the third time. After Wufei started up the car, he went back in the house.
"What's taking the idiot so long?" he demanded, crossing his arms. As Quatre shrugged, the phone rang. Quatre picked it up.
"Hello?"
"Quatre? It's me, Heero."
"Oh hi!" Quatre sat down on the couch, unaware of Trowa and Wufei's groans.
"Hi...is Duo there with you or did he leave already?"
"Of course he didn't leave yet. You of all people should know how much time it takes him to get ready."
"Oh...right...anyway, could you tell him to meet me at the hospital?"
"The hospital?" Quatre frowned. "Why?"
"Well I scheduled the paternity test for today at 9 and-"
"You what!?" Quatre jumped up ecstatic. "You're actually gonna let him take the test!? I mean, I thought you said you wouldn't even consider it!"
"I changed my mind."
"Oh well of course I'll tell him."
"Thanks, bye."
"Bye." Quatre hung up the phone before turning to face Trowa and Wufei. "We're going to the hospital."
"What!?" Wufei exclaimed.
"What about work?" Trowa asked.
"Forget work! This is way more important!" With that Quatre ran up the stairs, calling Duo's name. Trowa and Wufei looked at each other.
"Going to the hospital is more important than getting paid?" Wufei questioned. Trowa only shrugged.
---
Heero sat in the lobby of the hospital, every now and then checking his watch. It was 9:05 now and instead of waiting for Duo, the doctor decided to take the girls in first. Heero wasn't going to yell at Duo for being 5 minutes late-he knew what morning traffic was like. The doctor did tell him that it would take 10 minutes to get the girls' DNA, so he just tried his best to relax.
Just then, Quatre burst into the lobby, panting.
"I am so sorry we're late, Heero! The traffic-"
"It's alright," Heero said, smiling at him. "I understand."
Wufei walked in, followed by Trowa and Duo.
"God, Yuy...you've gotten soft," Wufei said. Heero just shrugged.
"Oh well..."
"So..." Duo sat down next to Heero. "Where are Kari and Kira?"
"The doctor took them first before you."
"So he's gonna extract some of their DNA first?"
"Yep. Then you're next."
"oh goody..." Duo slumped in the chair. The five of them just relaxed right there in the lobby. At one point, Wufei went to the vending machine and got something. Then, shortly after, a doctor came followed by Akari and Akira, both sucking on lollipops. As soon as they saw Heero, they ran up to him, both speaking at the same time.
"They stuck a needle in my arm!" Akari exclaimed.
"Yeah and it hurt!" Akira added.
"Yeah and they said it wouldn't last long!"
"But it hurt really bad!"
"And then after they gave us a lollipop!"
"Yeah!!"
"Great..." Heero said, smiling warmly. The girls giggled before noticing Duo.
"Are you here to get a shot too?" Akira asked.
"Yeah I guess so..."
"Mr. Maxwell, right?" The doctor asked. "Please follow me."
"Right..." timidly, Duo stood up and followed the doctor.
"Don't worry!" Akari called to him. "It won't last forever and they'll give you a lollipop if you're good!"
Duo could only laugh at that. He looked back and at her and waved. She of course waved back, a huge smile on her face. When he was out of site, she focused her attention on Wufei.
"Hey Wu-man!" she exclaimed. Wufei winced.
---
At the Preventer H.Q., everything was going pretty slowly. Nothing excited had happened and it seemed like nothing exciting was going to happen. Lady Une sat in her office, reading over last week's mission reports. She yawned; they were all completely boring. Just then she heard a knock on her door.
"Come in..." she said, not looking up. Zechs walked in, carrying 5 mission reports.
"Here's some more," he said, setting them on her desk. Lady Une groaned.
"I don't believe this! Could this get any worse."
At that moment, Sally walked in with two thick folders. "Here are the casualty records. Thought you might wanna take a look at them. The red folder has those who died in combat and the blue folder has those who died while in the infirmary."
Lady Une groaned again. "Thank you, Sally." //God, could this day get any worse!?// she thought. Noin walked in.
"Lady Une, I-"
"WHAT!?!?!" Lady Une slammed her hand on the desk, knocking off some papers. Her face was flushed with anger. It was obvious to everyone that she wasn't have a good day.
"Uh..." Noin hesitated a bit. "Quatre called and said that he...and Trowa...and Wufei...and Duo...and Heero aren't coming in today."
"Why not? Is something wrong?" The anger started to dissipate.
"Well Heero and Duo needed to go to the hospital and the others just went for support."
"The hospital!?" Sally exclaimed.
"Heero's in the hospital!?" Zechs cried out.
"Yes but they aren't-" Before Noin could finish, Zechs had already bolted out the door. "Uh...as I was saying...they aren't hurt or anything. Duo just needed to take a paternity test. And the reason Heero went is because...well...you know."
"You mean..." Sally's eyes lit up.
"I knew this would happen!" Lady Une shouted. "I just knew it!"
"Yes," Noin said, nodding with a smile, "I knew this would happen too. I hope they get the results soon."
"Yeah can't wait to find out if the rumors are true!" Sally said. Childishly, all three women grabbed each other's hands, and went around in a circle in the office, squealing uncontrollably.
---
Trowa was the first to see Zechs rush into the lobby. Before he could say anything, Zechs zoomed right passed and looked around.
"Where...where is he?"
"Hi Zechs, nice to see you too..." Wufei said sarcastically. Quatre cocked his head.
"Where is who?"
"Heero!" Zechs exclaimed looking around.
"He took Akari to the restroom and Akira followed," Trowa replied. "As a matter of fact...here they come right now." Trowa pointed where Heero, Akari, and Akira were walking from. Zechs ran up to them.
"Thank god you're safe!" He said, hugging Heero. Reflexively, Heero instantly pushed him away.
"What are you talking about?" Heero asked, walking back to his seat. Zechs followed.
"Noin said that you were in the hospital. And so was Duo."
"So?" Heero looked at him.
"Well, I thought that maybe you two got in a fight or whatever-"
"Well as you can see, we didn't. We're just here to get a paternity test done."
"Yeah!" Akari yelled.
"A pa...pa...uh..." Akira thought for minute. "A daddy test done!"
"What!? You mean-"
"Yeah I mean the doctors are right now getting Duo's DNA and tomorrow they'll call me and tell me the results."
"But what about-"
"I have nothing to discuss with you. What happened between us was a one-night thing...it didn't mean anything at all...not to me anyway. You were just there so get over it. There's nothing between us except air."
Zechs stared at Heero, who just looked expressionless at him. Duo had already walked in and heard what Heero had said. He thought it was harsh, but what else could he have said? Heero had to get Zechs off his back somehow. Heero finally noticed Duo and got up.
"Everything set?" he asked the doctor. The doctor nodded.
"You'll have your results either tonight or tomorrow morning."
"Alright, thank you." Heero looked at Zechs again. "Go home to your kid. You need to do something about that." Afterward, Heero and the others left, leaving Zechs to his thoughts.
---
The day went by rather quickly and then nightfall came. Hilde had returned home that afternoon and was holding a big party to celebrate her return...not that anybody missed her. SO everyone she knew was invited to her house out in the country. IT was nice and spacious, perfect for a huge party. It was a big house with an enclosed courtyard. The best part of the house was that it overlooked the lake. It was a beautiful sight to see at sunset. Of course Hilde could not have paid for this house alone...Relena paid for most of it.
Heero was out on the balcony, all by his lonesome. He didn't mind-actually he really didn't want anyone around him at the moment. The kids were in the game room watching TV or playing video games. Duo was talking with Hilde, catching up with the events that happened while he was gone. Then Hilde saw Heero and smiled.
"You're very lucky to have someone like that..."
"Huh?" Duo looked at Heero as well and sighed. "He's changed..."
"Well that's what kids'll do to ya."
"Well I know that but...I dunno..." Duo took a small velvet box from his pocket. "I've been holding onto this thing for the past 7 years-too shy..."
"What is it?" Hilde took it and opened it. Her eyes widened as she quickly closed the box and stared at Duo. "What the hell are you waiting for dummy!?"
"Hilde, he's not the same Heero Yuy I know, alright! He's different."
"I know he's different but that doesn't mean you-"
"No Hilde! I gotta think about Kari and Kira too! I can't just walk right back into Heero's life-not anymore anyway. He's got a whole lot of other things in his life and I don't wanna ruin them."
"But Duo all you have to do is-"
"It's not easy ok!"
"Ok..." Hilde sighed. "I know it's not easy...but an opportunity like this does not come every day."
Duo sighed, putting the box back in his pocket. "I'm gonna go talk to him."
"Alright..." With that, Hilde walked off. Duo took in a deep breath before going up to Heero.
"Hey..." he said, conversationally. Heero looked at him and smiled.
"Hey...you enjoying the party?"
"Yeah...a little bit..."
"I think I might go home...I'm a little tired."
"Really? But the real fun doesn't happen until midnight. Even I know that."
Heero chuckled. "Well I'm not a party animal like you, Duo." Heero finished the last of his drink. "I'll see ya tomorrow maybe."
"Alright...seeya." Duo watched as Heero went to go get Akari and Akira. After a while he saw them say goodnight to Hilde before leaving the house.
---
As soon as they got home Akari and Akira ran upstairs to take a bath. Heero had just put down his keys when the phone rang. After taking off his jacket, he picked it up.
"Hello?...yes...yes...and what?...uh huh...no no there's nothing wrong, thank you so much for calling...uh huh...bye..." Heero slowly hung up the phone and sat down on the couch, just staring at the TV screen.
TBC
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Only one more chapter to go. Please review and thanks in advance.
By Kirakira
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"Duo hurry up or we'll be late!" Quatre exclaimed as Wufei headed out the door.
"I'll be down in a minute!" Duo yelled back. Trowa just sighed, shaking his head. He knew for a fact that they were gonna be late for work for the third time. After Wufei started up the car, he went back in the house.
"What's taking the idiot so long?" he demanded, crossing his arms. As Quatre shrugged, the phone rang. Quatre picked it up.
"Hello?"
"Quatre? It's me, Heero."
"Oh hi!" Quatre sat down on the couch, unaware of Trowa and Wufei's groans.
"Hi...is Duo there with you or did he leave already?"
"Of course he didn't leave yet. You of all people should know how much time it takes him to get ready."
"Oh...right...anyway, could you tell him to meet me at the hospital?"
"The hospital?" Quatre frowned. "Why?"
"Well I scheduled the paternity test for today at 9 and-"
"You what!?" Quatre jumped up ecstatic. "You're actually gonna let him take the test!? I mean, I thought you said you wouldn't even consider it!"
"I changed my mind."
"Oh well of course I'll tell him."
"Thanks, bye."
"Bye." Quatre hung up the phone before turning to face Trowa and Wufei. "We're going to the hospital."
"What!?" Wufei exclaimed.
"What about work?" Trowa asked.
"Forget work! This is way more important!" With that Quatre ran up the stairs, calling Duo's name. Trowa and Wufei looked at each other.
"Going to the hospital is more important than getting paid?" Wufei questioned. Trowa only shrugged.
---
Heero sat in the lobby of the hospital, every now and then checking his watch. It was 9:05 now and instead of waiting for Duo, the doctor decided to take the girls in first. Heero wasn't going to yell at Duo for being 5 minutes late-he knew what morning traffic was like. The doctor did tell him that it would take 10 minutes to get the girls' DNA, so he just tried his best to relax.
Just then, Quatre burst into the lobby, panting.
"I am so sorry we're late, Heero! The traffic-"
"It's alright," Heero said, smiling at him. "I understand."
Wufei walked in, followed by Trowa and Duo.
"God, Yuy...you've gotten soft," Wufei said. Heero just shrugged.
"Oh well..."
"So..." Duo sat down next to Heero. "Where are Kari and Kira?"
"The doctor took them first before you."
"So he's gonna extract some of their DNA first?"
"Yep. Then you're next."
"oh goody..." Duo slumped in the chair. The five of them just relaxed right there in the lobby. At one point, Wufei went to the vending machine and got something. Then, shortly after, a doctor came followed by Akari and Akira, both sucking on lollipops. As soon as they saw Heero, they ran up to him, both speaking at the same time.
"They stuck a needle in my arm!" Akari exclaimed.
"Yeah and it hurt!" Akira added.
"Yeah and they said it wouldn't last long!"
"But it hurt really bad!"
"And then after they gave us a lollipop!"
"Yeah!!"
"Great..." Heero said, smiling warmly. The girls giggled before noticing Duo.
"Are you here to get a shot too?" Akira asked.
"Yeah I guess so..."
"Mr. Maxwell, right?" The doctor asked. "Please follow me."
"Right..." timidly, Duo stood up and followed the doctor.
"Don't worry!" Akari called to him. "It won't last forever and they'll give you a lollipop if you're good!"
Duo could only laugh at that. He looked back and at her and waved. She of course waved back, a huge smile on her face. When he was out of site, she focused her attention on Wufei.
"Hey Wu-man!" she exclaimed. Wufei winced.
---
At the Preventer H.Q., everything was going pretty slowly. Nothing excited had happened and it seemed like nothing exciting was going to happen. Lady Une sat in her office, reading over last week's mission reports. She yawned; they were all completely boring. Just then she heard a knock on her door.
"Come in..." she said, not looking up. Zechs walked in, carrying 5 mission reports.
"Here's some more," he said, setting them on her desk. Lady Une groaned.
"I don't believe this! Could this get any worse."
At that moment, Sally walked in with two thick folders. "Here are the casualty records. Thought you might wanna take a look at them. The red folder has those who died in combat and the blue folder has those who died while in the infirmary."
Lady Une groaned again. "Thank you, Sally." //God, could this day get any worse!?// she thought. Noin walked in.
"Lady Une, I-"
"WHAT!?!?!" Lady Une slammed her hand on the desk, knocking off some papers. Her face was flushed with anger. It was obvious to everyone that she wasn't have a good day.
"Uh..." Noin hesitated a bit. "Quatre called and said that he...and Trowa...and Wufei...and Duo...and Heero aren't coming in today."
"Why not? Is something wrong?" The anger started to dissipate.
"Well Heero and Duo needed to go to the hospital and the others just went for support."
"The hospital!?" Sally exclaimed.
"Heero's in the hospital!?" Zechs cried out.
"Yes but they aren't-" Before Noin could finish, Zechs had already bolted out the door. "Uh...as I was saying...they aren't hurt or anything. Duo just needed to take a paternity test. And the reason Heero went is because...well...you know."
"You mean..." Sally's eyes lit up.
"I knew this would happen!" Lady Une shouted. "I just knew it!"
"Yes," Noin said, nodding with a smile, "I knew this would happen too. I hope they get the results soon."
"Yeah can't wait to find out if the rumors are true!" Sally said. Childishly, all three women grabbed each other's hands, and went around in a circle in the office, squealing uncontrollably.
---
Trowa was the first to see Zechs rush into the lobby. Before he could say anything, Zechs zoomed right passed and looked around.
"Where...where is he?"
"Hi Zechs, nice to see you too..." Wufei said sarcastically. Quatre cocked his head.
"Where is who?"
"Heero!" Zechs exclaimed looking around.
"He took Akari to the restroom and Akira followed," Trowa replied. "As a matter of fact...here they come right now." Trowa pointed where Heero, Akari, and Akira were walking from. Zechs ran up to them.
"Thank god you're safe!" He said, hugging Heero. Reflexively, Heero instantly pushed him away.
"What are you talking about?" Heero asked, walking back to his seat. Zechs followed.
"Noin said that you were in the hospital. And so was Duo."
"So?" Heero looked at him.
"Well, I thought that maybe you two got in a fight or whatever-"
"Well as you can see, we didn't. We're just here to get a paternity test done."
"Yeah!" Akari yelled.
"A pa...pa...uh..." Akira thought for minute. "A daddy test done!"
"What!? You mean-"
"Yeah I mean the doctors are right now getting Duo's DNA and tomorrow they'll call me and tell me the results."
"But what about-"
"I have nothing to discuss with you. What happened between us was a one-night thing...it didn't mean anything at all...not to me anyway. You were just there so get over it. There's nothing between us except air."
Zechs stared at Heero, who just looked expressionless at him. Duo had already walked in and heard what Heero had said. He thought it was harsh, but what else could he have said? Heero had to get Zechs off his back somehow. Heero finally noticed Duo and got up.
"Everything set?" he asked the doctor. The doctor nodded.
"You'll have your results either tonight or tomorrow morning."
"Alright, thank you." Heero looked at Zechs again. "Go home to your kid. You need to do something about that." Afterward, Heero and the others left, leaving Zechs to his thoughts.
---
The day went by rather quickly and then nightfall came. Hilde had returned home that afternoon and was holding a big party to celebrate her return...not that anybody missed her. SO everyone she knew was invited to her house out in the country. IT was nice and spacious, perfect for a huge party. It was a big house with an enclosed courtyard. The best part of the house was that it overlooked the lake. It was a beautiful sight to see at sunset. Of course Hilde could not have paid for this house alone...Relena paid for most of it.
Heero was out on the balcony, all by his lonesome. He didn't mind-actually he really didn't want anyone around him at the moment. The kids were in the game room watching TV or playing video games. Duo was talking with Hilde, catching up with the events that happened while he was gone. Then Hilde saw Heero and smiled.
"You're very lucky to have someone like that..."
"Huh?" Duo looked at Heero as well and sighed. "He's changed..."
"Well that's what kids'll do to ya."
"Well I know that but...I dunno..." Duo took a small velvet box from his pocket. "I've been holding onto this thing for the past 7 years-too shy..."
"What is it?" Hilde took it and opened it. Her eyes widened as she quickly closed the box and stared at Duo. "What the hell are you waiting for dummy!?"
"Hilde, he's not the same Heero Yuy I know, alright! He's different."
"I know he's different but that doesn't mean you-"
"No Hilde! I gotta think about Kari and Kira too! I can't just walk right back into Heero's life-not anymore anyway. He's got a whole lot of other things in his life and I don't wanna ruin them."
"But Duo all you have to do is-"
"It's not easy ok!"
"Ok..." Hilde sighed. "I know it's not easy...but an opportunity like this does not come every day."
Duo sighed, putting the box back in his pocket. "I'm gonna go talk to him."
"Alright..." With that, Hilde walked off. Duo took in a deep breath before going up to Heero.
"Hey..." he said, conversationally. Heero looked at him and smiled.
"Hey...you enjoying the party?"
"Yeah...a little bit..."
"I think I might go home...I'm a little tired."
"Really? But the real fun doesn't happen until midnight. Even I know that."
Heero chuckled. "Well I'm not a party animal like you, Duo." Heero finished the last of his drink. "I'll see ya tomorrow maybe."
"Alright...seeya." Duo watched as Heero went to go get Akari and Akira. After a while he saw them say goodnight to Hilde before leaving the house.
---
As soon as they got home Akari and Akira ran upstairs to take a bath. Heero had just put down his keys when the phone rang. After taking off his jacket, he picked it up.
"Hello?...yes...yes...and what?...uh huh...no no there's nothing wrong, thank you so much for calling...uh huh...bye..." Heero slowly hung up the phone and sat down on the couch, just staring at the TV screen.
TBC
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Only one more chapter to go. Please review and thanks in advance.
