CB: *Grins* Wow, this took a long time to get started, but luckily for all of you reading this, 'Dark Passion' is now finished, so I can get on and write this, look out for more frequent chapters!
Wufei: Oh, great even MORE torture for us poor pilots, the joy, the wonder, the…
CB: Shut up 'fei, you're not a pilot in this, and if you insult me any more, I'll put you in a pink tuxedo. So there.
Wufei: My name is WUfei not 'fei' and I refuse to wear pink!
CB: Then be quiet. *Sticks out her tongue*
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CobaltWarnings: THIS WORK CONTAINS SHOUEN AI LEADING TO YAOI, WHICH MEANS MALE/MALE RELATIONSHIPS (OR SLASH WHICHEVER WAY YOU LIKE TO PUT IT) IF YOU DO NOT LIKE THIS, PLEASE I AM BEGGING YOU DO NOT READ IT!
Pairings: 2+1 leading to 1x2 (as usual people! ^_^) 5+R 3+4
Rating: R overall because, I'm not sure how far I want to go with the intimacy…*glances longingly towards lemon basket* but this chapter, probably PG 13?
Disclaimers: I do not own Gundam Wing or any related products (apart from the ones brought in the shopping centre.) Gundam Wing is copyrighted to the captains of the ship, Bandai etc. The characters are being used for pure enjoyment and I am NOT making any profit from this.
General notes: Anyone who reviews, will be thanked, I promise, I like thanking people, as long as they're fairly nice or honest. Also this fic will move back and forth between the present day and the past. (But only in the beginning.) When we are in the present day it will be indicated like this **sasHSSH** also there will be NO Relena bashing in this fic.
Dedication – I want to dedicate this to someone I know…MinakoChan – I've only 'known' you a short while, but in that short time we've plotted the craziest things (including taking over the world, we WILL do that one, start being afraid now people, today Japan, tomorrow the WORLD!) But when I needed a shoulder to cry on, you were there for me and I wanted to say thanks. *Big hugs* Thankyou.
Cobalt~This hiding of my emotions is just not me
And every day I'm wishing more that you would only see
How whenever I look at you I feel a guilty pleasure,
And when you're fast asleep at night I watch you without measure,
Because one thing you will never realise friend
Is that although our friendship's without end
I want something more to rise above,
I want your guilty hidden love. ~
Odin Lowe was a man of words, as all good politicians should be, and his vocabulary extended to cover most situations in life, from war to famine, poverty to pestilence. Unfortunately, one of the few areas it didn't cover was when his only son had just told him he was engaged, at a party, in front of everyone.
The tall man's mouth opened and shut soundlessly as he stared at his son, brown eyes reading incomprehension before a large hand passed over them wiping his brow. "I'm sorry…" He muttered, shooting his son a brief glance, "I must have misheard you…" He laughed, suddenly, "I thought you said you were engaged." He didn't notice Heero tensing again, or the disapproving glare his wife sent him, his eyes were fixed on the woman standing next to Heero, her arm slipped through one of his. "It's a pity you're not though, she's certainly lovely." His smile didn't quite reach his eyes.
"We are and you did not mishear." Heero's voice lashed out like the crack of a whip, his tone as cold and hard as steel. The shorthaired boy was furious with his father, he had expected him to either be pleased or insist on calling it off, not go through a stage of denial…and then to treat the whole thing like it wasn't real. His free hand clenched into a fist by his side as his blue eyes shot sparks at his parents, whilst the other arm slipped from where it had been linked with Duo's to curl around his friend's waist in an almost possessive gesture.
Mary Lowe glanced at her taller son and immediately saw the anger burning in his eyes. Taking quick action, she stepped forward and offered her hand to 'Lady Duet', smiling in a warm manner as she did so. "I am glad my son has found someone to settle down with." She said, her voice low and cultured, "And I am sure you will be wonderful for him." She laughed slightly before glancing slyly at her son, "It seems you've already managed to rein in his temper somewhat."
Duo laughed as well, liking this petite woman with a sense of humour, "Yes, it would appear that way." He agreed, violet eyes sparkling slightly as he flicked a piece of unbound hair over one shoulder, "But in truth I think Heero…I mean Odin… has managed to learn control on his own."
"Now my dear, do not be modest!" Mrs Lowe admonished, "A woman should always take credit for a change in her husband…as long as it's for the best of course." And grabbing Duo's arm, she steered him gently away among the crowds of people, still chatting lightly and leaving Heero and his father alone.
Odin sighed as he looked at his son's tight-lipped expression. "Son…" He began, "I can't say I'm not glad you're getting married and I apologise for my earlier behaviour. I was shocked because that was exactly what your mother and I wanted to talk to you about." The politician shifted uncomfortably under the steady blue gaze of the younger man, "But are you sure she comes from a background with enough social status?"
Heero gritted his teeth, his father didn't care about anything unless it was for his own good. "Duet comes from an important American family," He said quietly, struggling to maintain control over his voice, "They own factories around the country."
"Oh really?" His father raised an eyebrow, "What do they produce?" He demanded, smirking at what he assumed was a slightly panicked look crossing Heero's face.
"Coffee." Heero said firmly, "Now, may I be excused?" And before his father could reply he had moved away, dodging through the crowd to make his way to his fiancé's side, placing an arm around her shoulders. Odin watched him, his eyes narrowed thoughtfully as he peered closer at his son's face. Even at this distance he could see something had changed in Heero, the boy had grown more assertive, his face held more confidence and his stance indicated that he was not to be messed with.
But at the same time there was a new softness that Heero had never shown, even as a child. Something in his eyes that sparkled through the barriers he had built for himself and seemed to light his expression…particularly when he looked at the lovely creature next to him. Odin smiled slightly, it was love. Even if the boy couldn't see it in himself, everyone else could and it was obvious they were a perfect couple. His wife could see that, but what she couldn't see was that there was something strange about this 'Lady Duet' and Odin silently resolved to himself to find out what this strange thing was, before it wrecked his son's name…and his own.
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** Duo looked up from where he had been keeping his eyes on Solo, gauging his son's reaction, and blushed. The entire population on the sun deck was crowded around his and Heero's shared deckchair. Some people were sitting on the floor, next to one another, others were leaning against the railings that wound around the edge of the area and one man was even sitting on the low cabin roof above their heads.
"Uh…" Duo shifted, nudging Heero in the ribs, "When did they all start to listen in?" He inquired quietly into his husband's ear, his voice no more than the smallest of whispers that stirred the hair near Heero's ear.
"People have been coming up for over an hour now." Was the only reply, "You didn't seem to mind, so I didn't mention it." Heero shrugged, "They all looked interested anyway."
"Ahem." Duo cleared his throat, flushing slightly and shifting uncomfortably in Heero's embrace. "I um…apologise if this has upset anyone." He said, stumbling over his words, "You see…I was just trying to explain to my son why he has two daddies and no mummy." He blinked as nobody moved, not even bothering to get up.
"Excuse me sir?" A voice said from somewhere near his elbow, "But could you continue please? We were all listening to your story." Duo craned his neck to see a teenaged girl of about fifteen or sixteen, sitting on the floor of the deck, hugging her knees and wearing a white one-piece bathing suit. Her short brown hair flopped forward in clumps to cover curious hazel eyes and complimented tanned skin.
"Well…sure…" Duo shook his head in disbelief as he settled back again, "If that's what everyone wants." There was a great deal of nodding heads in the affirmative as people enthusiastically made themselves more comfortable and the small amount of conversation that had sprung up died away again. This left only Duo's voice, that once more began to resound around the open space. **
The next morning dawned bright and clear, the sky was blue and the ocean was gentle, rocking the boat only slightly. There was a fresh breeze, but nothing too immense and the sun was already beginning to beat down with its hot rays. Inside the boys suite there was utter silence, Heero was dozing quietly in his room, across the living room from Duo's, unconsciously thinking of all the strange emotions that had welled up in him from the moment he had stepped on board.
Half asleep he didn't think the singing he heard at first was real…until it got louder.
"I'm dancing through a rain cloud,
Washing myself clean from the emotions that I feel,
I've always known you're too proud,
But is this feeling real?
Am I falling for you?
Is it really true?
Do you love me back?
Or am I just playing the fool?"
The sweet tenor echoed around the large apartment, worming its way through the thick walls and into Heero's bedroom. He growled and tried burying his head under the covers, but to no avail, the voice kept singing, the beat changing to a faster pace and the voice rising as it sang the next lyrics.
"I see you watching me with burning eyes of fire,
But maybe it's not true and I'm imagining this,
I'm seeing a strange and unreal desire,
But all I want is a sweet bliss."
Heero cursed under his breath and threw off his bedclothes, stomping to the bedroom door, dressed only in his boxers, his hair messier than usual. Throwing it open he stuck his head out and opened his mouth to yell…only to close it again with a snap. Wide Prussian blue eyes took in the scene before him. Duo was standing in front of a mirror, his back towards him, running a brush through his hair as he sang along to the song on the radio. He was swaying slightly, and from the reflection, Heero could see he had his eyes shut and was completely unaware that he now had an audience.
"Am I falling for you?
Is it really true?
Do you love me back?
Or am I just playing the fool?"
Heero licked suddenly dry lips as he stared at his roommate and friend, gulping slightly as Duo continued to sway gently, his eyes still closed as he began to divide his hair up into three equal sections and start to braid it. Stumbling backwards the shorthaired boy slammed his door again and flopped back down on the bed, groaning slightly and burying his face in his hands, trying to block out the mental image of his best friend, half naked and wiggling his hips.
'I cannot be thinking things like this!' He thought frantically, a frown marring his features. 'He's my best friend…and besides, I'm not fucking gay! I'm not even bisexual! Why am I starting to feel things like this now?' Climbing swiftly to his feet he began to pace the room, agitation evident in every line of his body. 'HE'S not even gay! I'm just using him as an excuse not to get married…he's only doing this to help a friend…that is all.' He shuddered slightly, 'There's no way in hell I'm going to have relationships with another man…that's…disgusting!' He glared at his own reflection in the freestanding mirror in one corner before rubbing his eyes with the back of one hand.
"I look like hell." He mumbled to the empty room.
"Talking to yourself again Yuy?" A cheerful voice said from behind him, and when Heero spun around, it was to see Duo's head sticking round them door, watching him with a grin on his face. "Come on! We're going to play a tennis match with Relena and Wufei in ten minutes, hurry up and shower before getting some whites on."
"Yes dear." Heero said, almost without thinking as he turned away, already slipping into the role of the perfect fiancé. It was a pity he missed the soft expression on Duo's face as he heard the simple sentence. But the braided boy kept his tone neutral, even if his face wasn't, as he replied with his normal attitude.
"Well hurry up!"
"Yes dear." Heero said again, heading into the bathroom.
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Mary Lowe smiled and nudged her husband as they strolled along the promenade deck. "Look!" She said softly, pointing a pale hand towards the far end of the open space. "It's Lady Duet and Relena." She watched as the two girls embraced, kissing one another on each cheek before linking arms and leaning against the railing. Turning she regarded her husband, who, instead of showing pleasure at the sight of his son's childhood friend and fiancé getting along so well, looked rather suspicious. "What is it?" She asked, frowning at his expression.
Odin hesitated for a brief second before replying, "Don't you get the feeling that there's more to Lady Duet than meets the eye?"
"Well…I…" His wife began, but was interrupted again.
"After all she just seems to…to perfect." He finished lamely.
His wife laughed, "Really! I think you're being paranoid dear!" She nudged him again, "If there was something odd about Lady Duet, Heero wouldn't want to marry her, and they really do seem like the perfect couple." She nodded towards where they had last seen Duet and Relena. And when Odin turned to look once more, he saw Heero standing next to the long haired girl, one arm casually draped over her shoulder as he spoke to Relena, ignoring Duet…until she began to run teasing fingers up and down his bare arms that is.
Duo sighed and shifted slightly as Heero continued to talk to Relena about people they both knew. The tennis match had finished over half an hour ago and he was bored. Bored, bored, bored! Shifting again, he leant back slightly into the partial embrace Heero was holding him in, snuggling gently against the warm arm covering his shoulders. Heero ignored him, still listening to Relena talking about a family called the Mason's.
So he decided to entertain himself. Carefully, almost gently he lifted one finger and trailed it down Heero's arm, watching with a hidden glee as muscles rippled slightly in reflex action. When he was still ignored, however, it grew to two fingers, dancing lightly across the tanned flesh, lightly tickling.
When three joined in, tracing random patterns across Heero's flesh, the other boy squirmed, and when Duo looked up, it was to see a pair of angry blue eyes glaring directly into his own.
"H…hey Heero." Duo said, now slightly unsure of the reaction his best friend would give. "What's the matter?"
"What do you think you're doing?" Heero's voice was pure ice as his gaze bored into Duo's, blue eyes showing no mercy.
"I was just bored…I…" Duo was cut off by a quick shove from the other boy, it was so hard that it sent him sprawling onto the floor, his skirt swishing as he fell heavily against the wooden planks with a loud thud.
"Stay away from me." Heero hissed, crouching down next to him, "You may be my best friend masquerading as my fiancé, but that is all…no, don't even speak to me right now." He interrupted when Duo opened his mouth to protest. Swiftly he stood up again and glanced towards Relena, "I hope you will excuse me." He said, and was gone.
Duo sighed and blinked by the tears of humiliation that were threatening to fall. Red-faced he climbed to his feet and glanced at Relena, "I guess I shouldn't have done that." He remarked, "He didn't seem too impressed."
"He had no right to do that!" Relena snapped, her cornflower blue eyes sparking with indignation, "I can't believe he just…I've never seen him like that…he…" Her expression firmed, "I'll go and speak to him." She said, brushing past Duo and heading towards the door situated at one corner of the deck. Duo blinked before rushing after her, just as she reached for the handle, grabbing her wrist the braided boy halted her with a quick jerk.
"No…let me." He said quietly.
For a brief moment their eyes locked and there was a battle of wills, before Relena glanced away, her shoulders heaving in a silent sigh. "Fine, but if he acts like that again, you're not to apologise…understand?"
"Yes." He opened the door and plodded off down a corridor, missing the concerned look in Relena's eyes and two pairs of similar orbs that followed him with a mixture of curiosity and suspicion as Mr and Mrs Yuy glanced at one another then back towards the chestnut braid just vanishing around the corner.
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Cautiously Duo made his way through one of the many large, open halls that led off to different rooms around the boat. Not making eye contact with anyone, he kept his head down and moved quickly through the throngs of tourist standing around chatting as their children ran around in small groups, shrieking like flocks of birds. Stumbling over one such group he landed heavily against a person leaning against one wall, casually examining the crowd with amusement on her face.
"I'm so sorry."
The girl waved one hand, "It's no problem, like a hell hole out here isn't it?"
"Mm," Duo nodded in agreement, before inspiration struck, "You haven't seen a Japanese boy, about my height, blue eyes, probably scowling, wearing tennis whites with short, dark hair?" He glanced curiously at her, taking in for the first time, her appearance.
Shoulder length brown hair that was cut into layers so it waved and curled outwards in half-loops, flopped around her face and over half of her forehead, covering one eye. The other, which was hazel, sparkled with intelligence and hidden mirth as she extended one tanned hand. "I'm Lily," She said, brushing at her bangs impatiently, and for the first time Duo noticed her accent was English, "I saw mystery man heading down that way," smiling she winked slightly, "I would have chased after him myself, but he looked pretty pissed off."
"Yeah, and I know why." Duo muttered more to himself, before shaking the proffered hand, "Lady Duet, I'm 'mystery man's' fiancé." He grinned slightly, "I think I'm the reason he's pissed."
"Damn, another gorgeous man escaped from my clutches." Lily snapped her fingers. In mock annoyance, "Guess I'll just have to go and look elsewhere huh?"
"Guess so." Duo grinned before turning away and walking off in the direction she had indicated, "I'd better go and find him before he does something drastic." He called over his shoulder, "Maybe I'll see you around."
"Yeah, bye then!" She yelled, waving and earning herself some dirty looks from the more snobbish patronage on board, "Oh, one more thing!" She screamed as he moved even further away, "Minako says 'hi.'" She smirked even as Duo's back stiffened and his head began to turn to glance incredulously at her before she sprinted off down the nearest corridor, chuckling to herself as she went.
By the time Duo had turned around fully, she had vanished and, blinking, the braided boy turned back again and continued forward, hoping Heero wasn't too mad with him. Tugging at his tennis skirt he cursed briefly under his breath as he wondered why Relena (who had leant him the clothes) insisted on having it so short. "Of all the stupid disguises and situations I've got into the has to be the worst, the absolute, one hundred percent…huh?"
He stopped short and glanced around, realising for the first time where he was. The cool marble floor underneath echoed his footsteps and the high ceiling overhead gave a feeling of large spaciousness and luxury, whilst at the same time being elegant and tasteful. He was in a large entrance hall, with several rooms leading off on either side, it all looked vaguely familiar, until he remembered. He and Relena had come this way yesterday evening when they had been attending the ball, the room on the right led into the large ballroom, and the one just to his left opened into a music room with a grand piano.
Music was drifting out of the room with the piano, a beautiful yet mournful air that rippled in the surrounding atmosphere, filling one's consciousness until there was nothing left to think of but the next note. Cautiously Duo tiptoed to the door and pushed it open quietly. His mouth fell open in a silent gasp as he saw exactly who was sitting at the piano stool.
Heero's (1) hands were moving quickly and deftly across the keys, creating the beautiful music that had captured the braided boy's attention. His strong features were prominent thanks to the sharp, clear light that lit up the room and Duo could see his eyes were closed, his head tilted upwards slightly and his lips were slightly parted, almost as though he had been caught on the tail end of a sigh. Despite his lack of vision, his capable fingers never missed a note, and it seemed that he was pouring his soul into the piece of music, a tortured, lonely and suffering soul it was too. A soul that was desperate for comfort and love, a soul that needed to be cherished and protected, just as it needed to protect.
Duo was just about to enter the room fully, when Heero stopped abruptly, standing up swiftly from the piano and glaring down at the instrument in anger and disgust, as though the instrument was the cause of all his troubles. Quickly Duo moved back out of sight behind the door, but he stayed to hear Heero's words.
"Idiot! You are not made for these emotions, forget it, forget everything, there is nothing between you, there is nothing to be said about it. Face it Yuy, you will always be alone, always be…isolated…" His voice broke slightly as he clenched his fists in anger and frustration with himself, "It is wrong to have these emotions anyway, so very…wrong…" There was a loud crash from inside the room and a sharp discord from the piano, a harsh opposite to the beautiful music that had flowed only brief moments ago.
Duo decided he had heard enough, confused and more than a little alarmed he retreated back down the passageway and headed back to the large suite they were sharing. So it was that he missed the next words to tumble from Heero's lips as he sat back down on the piano stool, not to play, but simply to nurse his bruised and battered knuckles.
"Duo could never love me…"
**There was dead silence from all the people on deck as they sat, entranced by Duo's story, glancing around again, the braided man smirked slightly as he caught the emotions on all of their faces, somewhere between sadness and curiosity. Of course he had edited pretty much all the violence and language for the benefit of the much smaller children, but it looked as though most people were still enjoying the story. ** (2)
Heero didn't return to their large suite until much later that evening. He gave no explanation as to where he had been and did not even come into the room in which Duo was lying on his bed, face buried in the soft pillow as he listened to the other boy moving around softly in the main sitting room before there was the sound of a shower been switched on and then, some minutes later, being switched off again. Heero's light stayed on in his room for another five minutes before that too was switched off. For half an hour Duo tossed and turned, trying to get comfortable, but he just couldn't seem to drift off. Every time he closed his eyes he saw Heero's tortured expression when he had played the piano. Eventually he had had enough and decided to get a glass of water.
Quietly Duo sat up and padded to his bedroom door, pushing it open just a little further as he looked out into the main body of the suite. Everything was still, calm and quiet, dark shadows lurking in the corners whilst silvery moonbeams illuminated patches of carpet, making them look like deep pools of rippling water. Moving quickly he headed towards the water dispenser, which stood in one corner of the living room, grabbing a glass he shoved it under the ice dispenser before hitting the 'cold' button that caused a stream of icy liquid to flow out. Picking the cup back up, he was moving towards his own room when a soft whimper caught his attention.
It was coming from Heero's room, and as he hesitated, it came again, sounding slightly more desperate and with a louder tone. Making his mind up, Duo set his cup firmly on the table that was close at hand, before moving towards the slightly open door that showed nothing but a dark room beyond.
Very carefully he pushed the door open and peered around it, violet eyes wide in a pale face as he licked his lips nervously, wondering what was happening. A stray moonbeam lit up Heero's bed, and, as the braided boy peered closer, he saw his best friend was tossing and turning, struggling against something in his sleep. The low moan was emitted again, before Heero threw his head back, letting out a keening wail that sent a shiver running down Duo's spine. Deciding he had better stop Heero's dream before it got much worse, the braided boy moved swiftly towards the bed, nearly tripping over a discarded shoe in his hurry.
Kneeling down beside the bed he gently reached out and touched one of Heero's arms, which was lying on the pillow. The response to the soft touch was instantaneous; Heero's other hand lashed out and nearly knocked Duo off-balance as it punched towards him, the other boy only just getting out of the way in time. Again, however, Duo tried, and again, Heero's response was the same, in his dream he was fighting whoever the enemy was, but in reality he was trying to hurt Duo.
Having failed, Duo tried for the not so practical approach, darting out of reach of the well-aimed punch, he dove back in again and grasped both of Heero's arms with his hands, shouting at the same time, "Heero! Wake up! Wake up Heero!" Quickly he tried shaking the other boy, but at the sound of his voice, Heero had stilled and his expression was now puzzled.
"Duo?" He asked, his eyebrows knitting together as he softly bit his lip, only his unconscious state betraying how truly vulnerable he was. "Duo? Angel?"
"A…angel?" Duo squeaked in surprise, releasing the strong arms in shock.
Immediately Heero's face became worried again and his hands groped blindly until they came into contact with the other boy's face, before one of his hands slid slowly down Duo's arm to grasp the hand at the end, twining his fingers with his own. "Duo, stay, angel don't leave me." There was a commanding note in his voice as he tugged gently on the hand, bringing Duo, almost reluctantly down to kneel next to him on the bed.
Duo, meanwhile, was beginning to think it was some kind of joke, until he realised Heero really was asleep. The braided boy bit his bottom lip, violet eyes thoughtful as he gently brushed some of Heero's dark strands of hair away from his forehead. Surely it couldn't hurt just to stay and comfort Heero, even if it was only for a little while? Coming to some sort of decision, he lay down gently next to the slightly taller boy and placed his free arm around the duvet covered waist, smiling slightly when Heero leant into the embrace, wrapping his own free hand around his best friend's back, bringing him even closer until their noses were bare centimetres apart, and Duo could feel every little rush of air that escaped Heero's slightly parted lips.
Snuggling even closer Duo buried his face in the crook of Heero's neck and sighed slightly. He didn't know what Heero would say when he woke up and found them like this, particularly after this afternoon's incident, but he was willing to risk it, this was so pleasant and comfortable, warm and familiar…he could get used to this.
As he drifted off towards sleep and his mind slipped into tranquil blackness, he though he heard Heero mutter something quietly, once more in his sleep.
"Duo…Angel…love you…"
To Be Continued…
CB: Now how sappy was that folks? *Smiles* I like sap!
Seth: You would…
CB: *Glares* Why does everyone pick on me? *Sulks* Anyway, um…this story is moving a wee bit to fast for my liking, so things will probably be slowing down in the relationship…probably…*ducks as readers hurl rotten fruit at her* well, I'd best be off then…bye! *Runs like hell*
(1) Surprise, surprise, hands up who DIDN'T see that one coming…what? No one?
(2) I put this little bit in merely for the benefit of you readers, it's just to show that whilst we can see what really happened, the audience listening to Duo can't because he missed out all the language that actually happened in the version you're reading…still not clear? My apologies, I can't think of any other way to explain it.