Disclaimers: You know the routine, I have no idea what the point of this is. I do not own any characters in this story.... Authors note: Yes....I wrote a Dun-Dun-Dun....a songfic! Yes, this is new to me so pardon me if I absolutely suc! This song is by Savage Garden,the name is "Two beds and a coffe machine." please R+R. Make me happy and I'll make you happy.









Her own terrified screams woke her up, reality came slowly to Serena as she fought to catch her breath and reassure herself that she wasnt back in that damned house.Her once loose shirt she slept in clung to her body in sweat and she grabbed hold of anything that was in her reach- Duo's pillow. Taking in shaky breaths, her senses cleaved to Duo's unique smell left on his pillow.Clutching the pillow possesively, she chanted the same whispered chant as tears fell to her cheeks and stained the pillow case . " Rini..... Rini....Rini, I'm sorry..... Rini....Rini.....Rini, I'm sorry....." Breath after steady breath, Serena fought to control herself and regain her composure. Taking a deep breath she reached out to the small nightstand next to Duo's bed and rummaged the drawer for a writing pad and a pen.Having to be satisfied with a scrap sheet of paper and a blunt edged pencil, she scribbled down notes with a fast pace and fierce determination to finish. Only when she finished with an audible sigh did she notice that she was restless, her hands itched to do something other than lay in bed. Throwing the sheets back and stepping down on the cold floor, she crossed Duo's room to the door and creaked the door opened slowly, finding the halls frightingly deserted. ' Of course it's deserted dork, it's nearly midnight.Only weirdo's walk around huge mansions at night like you.' She chastisied herself. ' Of course Duo still hasnt been back at the room so I guess he's a weirdo too.'

After praising herself for only getting lost once around the place, she found the music room where Quatre had taught her his written song.On the north of the room opposite of her there was a large glass window overlooking the mansion's back lush gardens. During the dead of night, she could clearly see her image on the reflection across the room.Lighting a few candles, she added some desperately needed light in the dark room. To her left, there was a small fireplace adorned with antique clocks and small, precious brass and copper knick-knacks.She was sure that when she glanced quickly at it, there a picture of the five of them centered along the ledge of the fireplace. In front of it, an armchair and a foot rest embelished the clearly oriental weaved floor rug. " Chang must have had a hand with that." Serena amused silently. Sitting herself at the baby grand piano opposite of the fireplace, she unfolded the wrinkled paper that she scribbled on earlier and setting it on the music rest. She chuckled to herself when she could hardly read her illedgible handwritting and had to stop occassionally to squint at the words to comprehend them. Instinctively placing her fingers on the appropriate keys she started playing the song that found its way into her heart. Glancing back and rereading through the words, her eyes clouded up and her throat tightened painfully.Closing her blue eyes, she shook her head, determined to play this song as a reminder of her daughter's short life.She sighed and began to play.



And she takes another step. Slowly she opens the door, check that he is sleeping. Pick up all the broken glass and furniture on the floor. Been up half the night screaming, now its time to get away. Pack up the kids in the car. Another bruise to try and hide. Another alibi to write.

Another ditch in the road,you keep moving. Another stop sign,you keep moving on. And the years go by so fast. Wonder how I ever made it through.

And there are children to think of. Baby's asleep in the back seat. Wonder how they'll ever make it through this living nightmare. But the mind is an amazing thing. Full of candied dreams and new toys and another cheap hotel. Two beds and a coffe machine. But there are groceries to buy and she knows she'll haveta go home.

Another ditch in the road, you keep moving. Another stop sign, you keep moving on. And the years go by so fast. Wonder how i ever made it through.

Another bruise to try and hide. Another alibi to write. Another lonely highway in the black of night. There's hope in the darkness you know you're gonna make it.

Another ditch in the road, you keep moving. Another stop sign , you keep moving on. And the years go by so fast. Silent fortress, built to last. Wonder how I ever made it.........

He lingered in the door way, heavily shadowed by the darkness around him. His eyes never left her, totally entranced by the gentle sways of her body moving along with the smooth and somber notes.The desire to hold her in his arms and kiss away every physical and emotional scar was colossal. He stiffled a moan when he envisioned her body under his,her velvety skin rubbing against his, screaming his name in need. ' That would have to wait though. ' He smiled slyly. ' I want to her to heal entirely before we advance this relationship any further...' He pushed himself with his hands away from the door frame, the spot where he chose to watch Serena when he noticed her crying softly. Trying to stifle her cries, Serena didnt notice the prescence looming behind her, didnt hear him creep up slowly behind her. By the time she felt him wrap his arms around her waist and covering her eyes with his hand it was too late. " Hello princess." He whispered in her ear. Her tense and stiff form relaxed when she reconized her captor. " You scared the daylights out of me Duo Maxwell!" She hissed lowly, but turned in his arms and wrapped her arms around his neck, giving him a kiss to show her forgiveness of him. Duo shrugged his sholders carefreely. " I thought I should drop in and pay you a visit." Serena raised an eyebrow. " How courtious of you." " Yes, arent I? I see you'll be telling Quatre you finally got some words to his song now. You sing pretty, I like it." " Thanks, but I really didnt write these words exactly for the song.I'd hate to see Quatre's face when he hears the depressing tone to the lyrics of his own song." Serena said, turning away. The next few moments were torture for Duo, he wanted to reach out and touch her.To taste her.To know that she wouldn't rely on anyone except him.He sat next to her on the seat, not close enough to feel her, but close enough to sense her warmth.He gently placed two fingers underneath her chin, bringing her eyes up to meet his face. " Tomorrow the others and me are gonna be busy doing a small job for Q-man. We have to guard some stupid partner of his and get him safely to a hotel."

" Does that mean I'm going to stay alone?! You cant leave!Please!" Serena threw her arms around his neck and leaned her head in the crook of his shoulder. She was afraid.Even the police doesnt know where Darien is. Quatre tried to shield her from the fear that he was sure she was feeling. He tried to change the subject discreetly with out trying to seem obvious of even his own fears about the endless possibilities of his disappearance.

Duo stood up, supporting Serena up on her own shaky legs as well.Putting her arms over his shoulder, he guided her out the music room to the hallway and finally to his own room.Laying her down gently on the soft, unmade bed he moved away until she quickly grabbed hold of his wrist. "Duo, stay with me please. I cant sleep with out you." " Stay here. I'll get ya something to help you sleep." Duo said, softly kissing her knuckles before gently prying her fingers off his wrists.Exiting his room, he locked the door from the outside to prevent her from following him when he asked that she'd stay. Grabbing a mug from the cupboards, he filled it with heated milk and placed it on the counter. Rummaging through the back of the drawers he retrieved the item he was searching for with a satisfied grin. ' Sleeping pills. This'll help her sleep.' Having to drop in two pills, he accidently dissolved five pills with a mouthed 'oh-oh.' Shrugging and turning back the way he came, he unlocked his door and stepped in to find Serena sitting up arms crossed on his bed. She looked at him with an irritated frown. " You didn't need to lock the door;It's not like I'm going to run away or anything." Duo shrugged carelessly and handed the hot cup to Serena and plopped himself down next to her. " Hmm. You're too precious. I wouldnt know what to do if I came back to find out that you'd escape." He grinned at her, watching her sip the milk and feel the effects of the pills. " My god. I didnt think I'd be sleepy at all after I slept to much." " Well. I had to help you somehow. You're not getting the right amount of sleep that you need." Serena was quiet for a minute, contemplating his words. Somehow, to her, his little statement had a double meaning.Another minute of racking through her brain, the realization hit her like a ton of bricks.She turned to him and looked at him sharply. "You found Heero's sleeping pills in the kitchen didnt you?!" Duo grinned idiotically as he layed Serena down and covered her with the covers. " Yeah! Now tell me, who would have known the Perfect Soldier has sleeping problems?" Serena's eyes began closing and feeling heavier as the secounds passed away. She felt him crawl into the covers next to her and wrapped his arms around her waist and showered her shoulder with tiny kisses as she fell deeper and deeper into sleep. Before her eyes closed and she slept, she whispered three words that she wasnt sure Duo heard until she felt him chuckle behind her. " You're a bastard......"



He watched as the room's light flickered out and darkened. His hands tightened around the steering wheel. His injured side had impaired his ability to breathe and left his clothes soaked with dried blood. Dark eyes burned with cold hatred for the woman who did this to him and for the man who took her, his property, away from him. He patiently fingered the blade sitting next to him in his car's leather seat. His fingers running along the blunt side of the weapon, then coming along the sharpened slant, he firmed his grip. He felt his skin tearing apart and the warm gush of blood red liquid overflowing. The blood on his hands captured his immediate attention, pulling him into his own world where he imagined this startling color liquid would flow freely from Serena from the fatal wound that he himself would provide. Bringing his fingers to his lips, he sucked the bitter metallic blood off his finger, never breaking his gaze with the room where Serena was sleeping. He would need to remember where it was located, he didnt know when he would find the opportunity, but he was willing to wait. ' Yes. Your time is almost up baby.You got away, but you cant elude death for ever.'