Ooh.. the second part of this fic.. 2+5 in the majority.. a little bit of
angst.. a lot of fluff.. a few morals and a lot of Christmas spirit.
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Simple Wishes are never granted - Part 2.
The afternoon's feast was going well. Alcoholic drinks were being poured once more, except in the case of Heero and Marimeia. Why just those two this time? Wufei had left an hour and a half ago, only whispering an explanation to Sally before he had disappeared out the door. Sally had explained that the young Chinese boy would be back in a couple of hours and that they shouldn't wait for him before carrying on the festivities.
Duo, being Duo, was doing as he was told. He was quickly becoming tipsy and had eaten almost as much as he could, but there was just so much food left and he couldn't let it all go to waste, so he kept on eating slowly, obviously forcing the nutritious foods down into his stuffed stomach. "Duo.. you can stop eating now.. perhaps we'll have a second sitting when Wufei comes back.." Quatre had called to him from the living room. Well, that seemed to make sense so Duo made his way back to living room.
Quatre and Trowa were by now lying on the floor, Trowa's arms still where they were most of the time, wrapped protectively around his lover as Quatre's head bowed forward slightly, his cheeks flushed from the amount of alcohol he had already consumed. Marimeia was asleep in the large chair that Relena had occupied the previous night, leaving Heero and a fading Relena sitting at the window seat, Relena's head cushioned against Heero's chest as she began to drift into a light slumber. Dorothy, Hilde, Milliardo, Sally and Noin were all sitting in front of the hearth, taking up the small sofa and the chair that accompanied it.
Everyone was having hushed conversations, or laughing while taking another sip from their drinks. Duo had never felt so alone amongst so many people in all his life. The alcohol in his bloodstream must've been magnifying that thought, just because Wufei wasn't here. It made him feel safe when Wufei was in the room, that there was someone he could talk to on a similar level. But when he wasn't there.. Gods he missed him. Hilde chose that moment to look up at the braided Shinigami, she smiled and offered him a small space next to her and he took it, desperate to know that he was still here, that people still knew him.
The conversation had been going on for another forty five minutes now, and the worried expression on Sally's face was obviously read, Wufei was late. Wufei was never late. And yet there he wasn't. Duo was about to ask the lady something when Quatre groaned in pain. "Is he going to throw up..? because I really don't want to see that.." Dorothy said, swaying slightly in her seat. Trowa was trying to make the love of his life sit up, but Quatre's body refused to raise, his arms wrapped tightly around his own stomach. "..Trowa?.. Trowa.. it hurts.."
"Oh my god he is going to throw up!" Hilde shouted, before the three pilots in the room that weren't in pain directed a glare at her. "It's his space heart.." Trowa explained. "Quatre..? Quatre.. what's wrong..?" he said in a soothing voice, gently stroking his hand through Quatre's blonde bangs. "..'Fei.. hurt.." the little blonde whimpered quietly. Those two small words had both Duo and Sally's fully attention. ''Fei..?" Duo whispered quietly. "Hurt?" Sally finished, the bond she shared with the Asian teen was extremely strong, but she couldn't have seen that coming if her life depended on it. "But he's still alive love.. can you still feel him?" the blue eyed teen nodded lightly before burying his head into Trowa's shoulder, clinging onto the boy desperately.
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Over an hour had passed since Quatre's pained cries and though the blonde was now asleep, his brow was still creased in silent agony. Duo hadn't stopped pacing, he and Sally were offering each other nervous glances as the rest of them watched on in sober silence. "That's it.. we have to go find him Heero." The moss haired boy shook his head. "The chances of us actually finding him are slim.." his gaze lifted slightly to Sally's position. "He carries identification?" the Chinese woman nodded slightly. "Then someone will contact us.. we can't risk not being here if someone calls.. and since I'm the only one able to drive at the moment.. we keep our ground."
Duo knew it made sense, he knew it. But that didn't stop him getting more nervous. How could they just sit here while one of their team is out there, somewhere, and damnit it wasn't just one of their team, it was the one man that Duo was in love with. This was always the way, he cared for someone, something happened to them. Aw damn. There he goes, thinking as if Wufei was dead again, but they didn't even know if someone had found him, if anyone *would* find him!
"Duo?" Hilde broke the awkward silence around the room. He needed to get his mind off Wufei so he looked up and forced the idiotic grin he was known for back onto his face. "What is it babe?" he asked a little too cheerily. "You forgot to open one of your presents." She said holding up a small wrapped parcel.
Duo shook his head, raising his hand to dismiss the ridiculous idea. Duo. Not opening presents. As if that would ever happen. "Nah.. I made sure I opened them all, you know me, never leave a stone unturned." The girl with dark hair narrowed her eyes slightly. "But it has your name on and everything Du.." She tossed the small gift toward Duo who caught it skilfully with his left hand.
He studied the little label, and sure enough his name was inscribed onto it. Shrugging he used his little finger to pry the paper away from the black box that was in it's grasp. Cocking a brow in confusion the braided boy opened the case to reveal something he would never have expected. An obsidian crucifix lay in a rich purple velvet, a single white stone embedded into the metal at the top of the shape. In stunned silence Duo lifted the object into the air, revealing a short amount of black velvet attached to the pendant.
A choker, it was a choker. He blink a few times before he looked up to Hilde, his lips barely getting around the words. "Thanks Hilde.. it's beautiful.." his eyes got pulled back to the obsidian shape. "But I didn't get it for you." Hilde said shortly after. "Huh? Then who did?" the girl shrugged and Duo's violet eyes were about to search the rest of the room before he was interrupted by the shrill call of the house's many phones. Sally quickly stalked over to the one placed in the living room and picked up the receiver. "Yes.. speaking.. Can you tell me where you've taken him?.. Oh.. I see.. I'm so sorry.. Yes.. I will be there shortly."
It's amasing how quickly a party can sober up. "What happened to him?" Duo said, softly placing the choker back into the small black box from whence it came. Sally looked up, her brows furrowed deep in thought. "It was a car accident, the nurse said the doctor would give me more details when I got there.. Heero do you mind driving?" she looked up to the lean ex-pilot of the Gundam Wing. Heero shook his head slightly and then softly raised Relena from his chest, lovingly putting her down onto the soft window seat and placing a gentle kiss on her forehead before turning to the door. "I wanna come too.."
The request had made every set of open eyes fall on the braided boy who had uttered it. "I'm the closest thing he has to a friend.." he reasoned before gaining a glare from Sally. "A male friend.." he corrected. "I just want to prove to him that he means something to the group.. especially after we all left him standing there last night.." the others looked as guilty as he felt and then Sally nodded an approval before ushering the two boys out of the room.
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It had taken them forty minutes to reach the hospital and as soon as they had reported to the reception desk, Sally had been ushered away by a man in a pristine white coat. Duo and Heero had taken places at the cramped waiting area. Duo was unnaturally silent, staring at his fingers entwined in his lap. Heero as usual, was sitting quietly, just waiting patiently for any news, it couldn't be that bad, or Quatre would've had a little more than that outburst. Another twenty minutes had passed before Sally returned and all three of them were escorted to the room where Wufei was being kept under surveillance.
The Chinese boy was fastened on a, bed was such a strong word. It reminded Duo of that thing that Heero was tied to by Sally, as he was a possible threat. "He was found not far away from the wreckage of his motorcycle, he was extremely disorientated when he came in and became violent, I'm afraid we had to administer a sedative so we could stitch up some of the gashes and set his broken leg back into place.." The doctor continued about the injuries Wufei had sustained, his eyes moving around the room before he finished with.. "..The scene of the incident was quite a mess.. I'm surprised that that is all he came out with.."
Duo's eyes were focused on Wufei's relaxed features, how peaceful he looked when he slept, even if his right cheek had a small square of dressing over it, probably from when he was thrown from his bike. A small frown of pain crossed those otherwise peaceful features, causing a low growl to escape from Duo's lips. "Where's the bastard that did this?" both Sally and Heero looked up at him, surprise evident in their eyes.
"..He died after he drove into a tree.. his blood-alcohol level was high.. and there was no way he could've survived the collision.." Duo blank, drunk, the guy was drunk, the guy was drunk and now he was dead. Duo knew the guy probably had a family somewhere, that he shouldn't feel angry at this guy, but his Wufei was injured because of it. Okay.. not his.. but you know.. protective of his friends and all. "..Oh.." was all Duo managed to mutter aloud.
"When can we get him out of here Sally?" Duo said, looking up at the woman after another thirty minute bout of silence. "As soon as he comes to.. if he's calm enough.. I'll get him discharged immediately." Duo's gaze yet again fixed on the Chinese youth, his hair was down as it had been his entire trip, complementing his complexion against the clean sharpness of the metallic surface he was placed against. His lips were parted slightly, and though he was obviously relaxed, his muscles were still taut and sleek.
"Do you think he'll let us help him out of here? I mean, you know what he's like, all honour and 'I can do this on my own' and 'I don't need your help'. But he's injured, and though I want him to be himself, I know he'll end up hurting himself if he tries to move alone, especially with that damn leg." Duo, though he had been speaking to Sally was still looking at Wufei, and before Sally could answer, Wufei had mumbled something, his head turning as the words "Wo ai ni Duo.." left his lips.
Sally and Heero both looked at each other nervously before looking back at the confused Duo. "Sally? What did he just say?" both the Asian people sighed in relief that the American didn't know Chinese. "Uh.. he.. he said.. Shut up Duo.." Sally looked around nervously again, before she met the disapproving gaze of one Heero Yuy. Duo chuckled under his breath, speaking to the still dazed boy. "Heh.. even in your sleep you insult me 'Fei.. I'm so honoured." He said in a friendly tone, at least Wufei knew he was there.
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Ten minutes later, Heero and Sally were standing talking in Chinese so Duo wouldn't know what was being said. Heero had been taught many languages to help him with his missions, Chinese was one of them, though he only knew enough to get him through his assignments, or to handle school. "Why did you lie to him?" Heero spoke harshly. "I didn't think Wufei would appreciate me revealing his feelings for the American while he was drugged out of his mind, he wouldn't let himself live it down." Though Heero grunted he did nod in response. "Yes I'm sure.. Do you think he will tell the braided one on his own?" Sally smiled slightly "Yes.. he gave the boy that choker didn't he?" Heero raised an eyebrow and was about to speak again before Duo interrupted them.
"Hey guys.. what are you saying?" violet eyes questioned them both. He didn't appreciate not being able to understand a word that was going on. "Just scientific and medical things Duo.." Heero began. "Ugh!.. I don't wanna know.." Duo's complaints were interrupted by a soft pained groan from the boy who was tied down in the room with them. The three turned in time to see a single onyx eye open toward them. "Wufei.." Sally said, stepping toward the boy. "Please stay calm.. you're in a hospital.."
The Chinese boy looked up at her confusedly before he tried to lift his arm, coming into contact with the cold metal that bound him. "What the hell?!" he started, suddenly fully awake. "Hey.. Calm down 'Fei.. we'll get you outta there soon enough." Wufei growled a little, testing the strength of the metallic binds before he nodded and laid his head back down, closing his eyes once more. "That doesn't mean you sleep on us 'Fei." Duo pointed out. "I'm not asleep Maxwell." Wufei had said coldly, trying to relax himself.
Sally had disappeared and within moments a doctor was in the room, undoing each of the restraints slowly at Sally's military command. As soon as he was freed Wufei sat up, steadying himself on the side of the resting place. "Hey.. Not so fast there buddy!" Duo said stepping closer. "Back off Maxwell.. I don't need your advice." Wufei said before pushing himself from the metallic surface and placing his foot on the floor. "Whoa.. that's a broken bone Wufei! Who do you think you are? Heero?" Duo rushed forward to help the Chinese boy balance himself. "What did I just say Maxwell?!" Wufei commanded as he pushed the young American back.
"Wufei you let the boy help you or I swear I'll break the other leg personally." Yuy spoke with a hint of venom in his voice. Sally had left the room during this little argument and returned with a wheelchair the second Heero had added to it. "Heero's right Wufei.. now sit down.. doctors orders.." The Chinese boy mumbled something about injustices, women, weaklings and the fact he could do all this himself while he allowed Duo to help him to the chair. "Oh.. wo ai ni Wufei!" Duo said impatiently.
Wufei blinked twice before looking at him "..What?" Duo tilted his head. "Wo ai ni.. shut up.. right? Don't tell me I pronounced it wrong.." the disappointed look on Wufei's face was more than evident as he looked back infront of him. "No.. you said it fine.. I'm just a little.. unfocused at the moment.." the boy said quietly as Duo and Sally directed him out of the room. The doctor stopped them, passed Sally the required pain killers and made sure to attach a plastic shoe to Wufei's foot. The cast covered his foot and made it up to just above his knee, meaning the boy had to keep that leg straight for a few weeks. After this was accomplished they were allowed to go home.
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When they had got back to the mansion, the group was drinking once again. Everyone offered the reluctant Chinese boy their apologies and best wishes before they had all settled down once more. Heero went directly to sit with Relena and Sally went to speak with Noin and Milliardo. Leaving Wufei and Duo alone. Both boys didn't know whether it was a curse or a blessing, they wanted more than anything to be left in the other's company, but neither was sure what to do now they had obtained it.
"So.. how much does it hurt?" Duo asked, almost tempted to prod the dressing on his friends' face. "..sufficiently.." was the quiet and tired response. Duo lifted his violet eyes to watch the Chinese boy beginning to fall back asleep, his eyes glazed over in tiredness. Yet every time his head fell, Wufei would snap it back up defiantly. "Hey.. you should get some sleep 'Fei.." The Chinese shook his head slightly, one of those little adorable things he did without really realising it. "Be like that then.. stubborn bastard.." Wufei looked up at him and shook his head. "Zhúkôu Duo.." (AN - I hope that's right)
Duo narrowed his eyes "What does that mean?" Damn how he hated not knowing what people were saying to him. "It means shut up.." Wufei answered. "Huh?.. I thought that was wo ai ni.." the shorter boy shook his head slightly. "No.. that's not what wo ai ni means.." Duo stood and moved over to the wheelchair's side. "Then what does wo ai ni mean?" he asked, almost demanding an answer, he hated the fact that Sally had lied to him. "It doesn't matter Maxwell.."
"Hey.. don't give me that.. what does it mean?" A soft growl, followed by a pained laugh left Wufei's lips, startling the braided boy. "It means I love you.." Wufei let his head drop and his obsidian locks cover half of his face. "What?" Duo asked, stunned next to him. "Merry Christmas Duo.." The Asian boy said with hurt evident in his voice. Duo had never figured the other boy to be this sensitive, not that he was put off by it, if anything it made him fall even further in love with the boy. "So.. that's why you looked all confused when I said it to you earlier..' Duo laughed at himself, spilling out his feelings without knowing what the hell he had said. "Then. wo ai ni Wufei.. I love you.."
An idea appeared in Duo's head before the Chinese boy had a chance to answer. Grabbing the handles of Wufei's chair he quickly pushed him through the room. Wufei shouted in surprise and cursed for Duo to stop, but it only happened once he had got to the kitchen door. "Maxwell! What the hell are you-" his sentence was cut short as Duo's lips found his own. Hands were placed against Duo's chest as Wufei tried to push him away.
This time Duo would not waste the kiss beneath the mistletoe, he made sure to be slow and soft, teasing the Asian boy's lips open slightly and for a low moan to escape those caramel coloured lips.Taking this opportunity Duo deepened the kiss, running his tongue over Wufei's, tasting, exploring, caressing, everything he could fit into the kiss and the hands against his chest quickly lost their force.
They separated for air and locked gazes, violet lost themselves in deep pools of onyx. They hardly even noticed the applause that was surrounding them until Wufei looked down to break their eye contact. A furious blush was covering his tanned cheeks. "You wouldn't believe how long I've waited to do that.." Duo whispered before he looked up to the rest of the patrons of the party. He laughed loudly and then pulled Wufei back into the party.
Smiling proudly the American boy placed his hands in his pocket, only to hit a solid object. "Huh?" He grasped onto the small box before lifting it into the air. "Hey.. I almost forgot about this.." he felt guilty now, whoever had given him this gift had just watched him kiss Wufei. Damn he was torn. "So.. you got it then.." Wufei said from beside him. "Hm?.. You got me this?" Wufei avoided his gaze, but nodded slightly. "Really?"
Wufei huffed, a little tired of being the embarrassed one and grabbed hold of the box in Duo's hand. He opened it and retrieved the piece of jewellery and turned it in his fingers. He pointed to a small, almost indistinguishable mark at the crucifix's base. "It's my name in Kanji.. I thought that even if I couldn't.." he went into an embarrassed silence. "..That you could have this on.. and not know it.. I'd have some kind of connection to you.." the last bit drifted into a barely heard mumble. Duo, tempted to squeal, was content with hugging the fragile Chinese boy until he squirmed in pain from the force put on his injuries. "Thank you Wu- chan!"
"Don't call me that!"
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Owari.. - Well that was long.. and still kinda fluffy.. tell me what you thought.. bye bye now.. HAPPY HOLIDAYS! ^____^
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Simple Wishes are never granted - Part 2.
The afternoon's feast was going well. Alcoholic drinks were being poured once more, except in the case of Heero and Marimeia. Why just those two this time? Wufei had left an hour and a half ago, only whispering an explanation to Sally before he had disappeared out the door. Sally had explained that the young Chinese boy would be back in a couple of hours and that they shouldn't wait for him before carrying on the festivities.
Duo, being Duo, was doing as he was told. He was quickly becoming tipsy and had eaten almost as much as he could, but there was just so much food left and he couldn't let it all go to waste, so he kept on eating slowly, obviously forcing the nutritious foods down into his stuffed stomach. "Duo.. you can stop eating now.. perhaps we'll have a second sitting when Wufei comes back.." Quatre had called to him from the living room. Well, that seemed to make sense so Duo made his way back to living room.
Quatre and Trowa were by now lying on the floor, Trowa's arms still where they were most of the time, wrapped protectively around his lover as Quatre's head bowed forward slightly, his cheeks flushed from the amount of alcohol he had already consumed. Marimeia was asleep in the large chair that Relena had occupied the previous night, leaving Heero and a fading Relena sitting at the window seat, Relena's head cushioned against Heero's chest as she began to drift into a light slumber. Dorothy, Hilde, Milliardo, Sally and Noin were all sitting in front of the hearth, taking up the small sofa and the chair that accompanied it.
Everyone was having hushed conversations, or laughing while taking another sip from their drinks. Duo had never felt so alone amongst so many people in all his life. The alcohol in his bloodstream must've been magnifying that thought, just because Wufei wasn't here. It made him feel safe when Wufei was in the room, that there was someone he could talk to on a similar level. But when he wasn't there.. Gods he missed him. Hilde chose that moment to look up at the braided Shinigami, she smiled and offered him a small space next to her and he took it, desperate to know that he was still here, that people still knew him.
The conversation had been going on for another forty five minutes now, and the worried expression on Sally's face was obviously read, Wufei was late. Wufei was never late. And yet there he wasn't. Duo was about to ask the lady something when Quatre groaned in pain. "Is he going to throw up..? because I really don't want to see that.." Dorothy said, swaying slightly in her seat. Trowa was trying to make the love of his life sit up, but Quatre's body refused to raise, his arms wrapped tightly around his own stomach. "..Trowa?.. Trowa.. it hurts.."
"Oh my god he is going to throw up!" Hilde shouted, before the three pilots in the room that weren't in pain directed a glare at her. "It's his space heart.." Trowa explained. "Quatre..? Quatre.. what's wrong..?" he said in a soothing voice, gently stroking his hand through Quatre's blonde bangs. "..'Fei.. hurt.." the little blonde whimpered quietly. Those two small words had both Duo and Sally's fully attention. ''Fei..?" Duo whispered quietly. "Hurt?" Sally finished, the bond she shared with the Asian teen was extremely strong, but she couldn't have seen that coming if her life depended on it. "But he's still alive love.. can you still feel him?" the blue eyed teen nodded lightly before burying his head into Trowa's shoulder, clinging onto the boy desperately.
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Over an hour had passed since Quatre's pained cries and though the blonde was now asleep, his brow was still creased in silent agony. Duo hadn't stopped pacing, he and Sally were offering each other nervous glances as the rest of them watched on in sober silence. "That's it.. we have to go find him Heero." The moss haired boy shook his head. "The chances of us actually finding him are slim.." his gaze lifted slightly to Sally's position. "He carries identification?" the Chinese woman nodded slightly. "Then someone will contact us.. we can't risk not being here if someone calls.. and since I'm the only one able to drive at the moment.. we keep our ground."
Duo knew it made sense, he knew it. But that didn't stop him getting more nervous. How could they just sit here while one of their team is out there, somewhere, and damnit it wasn't just one of their team, it was the one man that Duo was in love with. This was always the way, he cared for someone, something happened to them. Aw damn. There he goes, thinking as if Wufei was dead again, but they didn't even know if someone had found him, if anyone *would* find him!
"Duo?" Hilde broke the awkward silence around the room. He needed to get his mind off Wufei so he looked up and forced the idiotic grin he was known for back onto his face. "What is it babe?" he asked a little too cheerily. "You forgot to open one of your presents." She said holding up a small wrapped parcel.
Duo shook his head, raising his hand to dismiss the ridiculous idea. Duo. Not opening presents. As if that would ever happen. "Nah.. I made sure I opened them all, you know me, never leave a stone unturned." The girl with dark hair narrowed her eyes slightly. "But it has your name on and everything Du.." She tossed the small gift toward Duo who caught it skilfully with his left hand.
He studied the little label, and sure enough his name was inscribed onto it. Shrugging he used his little finger to pry the paper away from the black box that was in it's grasp. Cocking a brow in confusion the braided boy opened the case to reveal something he would never have expected. An obsidian crucifix lay in a rich purple velvet, a single white stone embedded into the metal at the top of the shape. In stunned silence Duo lifted the object into the air, revealing a short amount of black velvet attached to the pendant.
A choker, it was a choker. He blink a few times before he looked up to Hilde, his lips barely getting around the words. "Thanks Hilde.. it's beautiful.." his eyes got pulled back to the obsidian shape. "But I didn't get it for you." Hilde said shortly after. "Huh? Then who did?" the girl shrugged and Duo's violet eyes were about to search the rest of the room before he was interrupted by the shrill call of the house's many phones. Sally quickly stalked over to the one placed in the living room and picked up the receiver. "Yes.. speaking.. Can you tell me where you've taken him?.. Oh.. I see.. I'm so sorry.. Yes.. I will be there shortly."
It's amasing how quickly a party can sober up. "What happened to him?" Duo said, softly placing the choker back into the small black box from whence it came. Sally looked up, her brows furrowed deep in thought. "It was a car accident, the nurse said the doctor would give me more details when I got there.. Heero do you mind driving?" she looked up to the lean ex-pilot of the Gundam Wing. Heero shook his head slightly and then softly raised Relena from his chest, lovingly putting her down onto the soft window seat and placing a gentle kiss on her forehead before turning to the door. "I wanna come too.."
The request had made every set of open eyes fall on the braided boy who had uttered it. "I'm the closest thing he has to a friend.." he reasoned before gaining a glare from Sally. "A male friend.." he corrected. "I just want to prove to him that he means something to the group.. especially after we all left him standing there last night.." the others looked as guilty as he felt and then Sally nodded an approval before ushering the two boys out of the room.
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It had taken them forty minutes to reach the hospital and as soon as they had reported to the reception desk, Sally had been ushered away by a man in a pristine white coat. Duo and Heero had taken places at the cramped waiting area. Duo was unnaturally silent, staring at his fingers entwined in his lap. Heero as usual, was sitting quietly, just waiting patiently for any news, it couldn't be that bad, or Quatre would've had a little more than that outburst. Another twenty minutes had passed before Sally returned and all three of them were escorted to the room where Wufei was being kept under surveillance.
The Chinese boy was fastened on a, bed was such a strong word. It reminded Duo of that thing that Heero was tied to by Sally, as he was a possible threat. "He was found not far away from the wreckage of his motorcycle, he was extremely disorientated when he came in and became violent, I'm afraid we had to administer a sedative so we could stitch up some of the gashes and set his broken leg back into place.." The doctor continued about the injuries Wufei had sustained, his eyes moving around the room before he finished with.. "..The scene of the incident was quite a mess.. I'm surprised that that is all he came out with.."
Duo's eyes were focused on Wufei's relaxed features, how peaceful he looked when he slept, even if his right cheek had a small square of dressing over it, probably from when he was thrown from his bike. A small frown of pain crossed those otherwise peaceful features, causing a low growl to escape from Duo's lips. "Where's the bastard that did this?" both Sally and Heero looked up at him, surprise evident in their eyes.
"..He died after he drove into a tree.. his blood-alcohol level was high.. and there was no way he could've survived the collision.." Duo blank, drunk, the guy was drunk, the guy was drunk and now he was dead. Duo knew the guy probably had a family somewhere, that he shouldn't feel angry at this guy, but his Wufei was injured because of it. Okay.. not his.. but you know.. protective of his friends and all. "..Oh.." was all Duo managed to mutter aloud.
"When can we get him out of here Sally?" Duo said, looking up at the woman after another thirty minute bout of silence. "As soon as he comes to.. if he's calm enough.. I'll get him discharged immediately." Duo's gaze yet again fixed on the Chinese youth, his hair was down as it had been his entire trip, complementing his complexion against the clean sharpness of the metallic surface he was placed against. His lips were parted slightly, and though he was obviously relaxed, his muscles were still taut and sleek.
"Do you think he'll let us help him out of here? I mean, you know what he's like, all honour and 'I can do this on my own' and 'I don't need your help'. But he's injured, and though I want him to be himself, I know he'll end up hurting himself if he tries to move alone, especially with that damn leg." Duo, though he had been speaking to Sally was still looking at Wufei, and before Sally could answer, Wufei had mumbled something, his head turning as the words "Wo ai ni Duo.." left his lips.
Sally and Heero both looked at each other nervously before looking back at the confused Duo. "Sally? What did he just say?" both the Asian people sighed in relief that the American didn't know Chinese. "Uh.. he.. he said.. Shut up Duo.." Sally looked around nervously again, before she met the disapproving gaze of one Heero Yuy. Duo chuckled under his breath, speaking to the still dazed boy. "Heh.. even in your sleep you insult me 'Fei.. I'm so honoured." He said in a friendly tone, at least Wufei knew he was there.
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Ten minutes later, Heero and Sally were standing talking in Chinese so Duo wouldn't know what was being said. Heero had been taught many languages to help him with his missions, Chinese was one of them, though he only knew enough to get him through his assignments, or to handle school. "Why did you lie to him?" Heero spoke harshly. "I didn't think Wufei would appreciate me revealing his feelings for the American while he was drugged out of his mind, he wouldn't let himself live it down." Though Heero grunted he did nod in response. "Yes I'm sure.. Do you think he will tell the braided one on his own?" Sally smiled slightly "Yes.. he gave the boy that choker didn't he?" Heero raised an eyebrow and was about to speak again before Duo interrupted them.
"Hey guys.. what are you saying?" violet eyes questioned them both. He didn't appreciate not being able to understand a word that was going on. "Just scientific and medical things Duo.." Heero began. "Ugh!.. I don't wanna know.." Duo's complaints were interrupted by a soft pained groan from the boy who was tied down in the room with them. The three turned in time to see a single onyx eye open toward them. "Wufei.." Sally said, stepping toward the boy. "Please stay calm.. you're in a hospital.."
The Chinese boy looked up at her confusedly before he tried to lift his arm, coming into contact with the cold metal that bound him. "What the hell?!" he started, suddenly fully awake. "Hey.. Calm down 'Fei.. we'll get you outta there soon enough." Wufei growled a little, testing the strength of the metallic binds before he nodded and laid his head back down, closing his eyes once more. "That doesn't mean you sleep on us 'Fei." Duo pointed out. "I'm not asleep Maxwell." Wufei had said coldly, trying to relax himself.
Sally had disappeared and within moments a doctor was in the room, undoing each of the restraints slowly at Sally's military command. As soon as he was freed Wufei sat up, steadying himself on the side of the resting place. "Hey.. Not so fast there buddy!" Duo said stepping closer. "Back off Maxwell.. I don't need your advice." Wufei said before pushing himself from the metallic surface and placing his foot on the floor. "Whoa.. that's a broken bone Wufei! Who do you think you are? Heero?" Duo rushed forward to help the Chinese boy balance himself. "What did I just say Maxwell?!" Wufei commanded as he pushed the young American back.
"Wufei you let the boy help you or I swear I'll break the other leg personally." Yuy spoke with a hint of venom in his voice. Sally had left the room during this little argument and returned with a wheelchair the second Heero had added to it. "Heero's right Wufei.. now sit down.. doctors orders.." The Chinese boy mumbled something about injustices, women, weaklings and the fact he could do all this himself while he allowed Duo to help him to the chair. "Oh.. wo ai ni Wufei!" Duo said impatiently.
Wufei blinked twice before looking at him "..What?" Duo tilted his head. "Wo ai ni.. shut up.. right? Don't tell me I pronounced it wrong.." the disappointed look on Wufei's face was more than evident as he looked back infront of him. "No.. you said it fine.. I'm just a little.. unfocused at the moment.." the boy said quietly as Duo and Sally directed him out of the room. The doctor stopped them, passed Sally the required pain killers and made sure to attach a plastic shoe to Wufei's foot. The cast covered his foot and made it up to just above his knee, meaning the boy had to keep that leg straight for a few weeks. After this was accomplished they were allowed to go home.
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When they had got back to the mansion, the group was drinking once again. Everyone offered the reluctant Chinese boy their apologies and best wishes before they had all settled down once more. Heero went directly to sit with Relena and Sally went to speak with Noin and Milliardo. Leaving Wufei and Duo alone. Both boys didn't know whether it was a curse or a blessing, they wanted more than anything to be left in the other's company, but neither was sure what to do now they had obtained it.
"So.. how much does it hurt?" Duo asked, almost tempted to prod the dressing on his friends' face. "..sufficiently.." was the quiet and tired response. Duo lifted his violet eyes to watch the Chinese boy beginning to fall back asleep, his eyes glazed over in tiredness. Yet every time his head fell, Wufei would snap it back up defiantly. "Hey.. you should get some sleep 'Fei.." The Chinese shook his head slightly, one of those little adorable things he did without really realising it. "Be like that then.. stubborn bastard.." Wufei looked up at him and shook his head. "Zhúkôu Duo.." (AN - I hope that's right)
Duo narrowed his eyes "What does that mean?" Damn how he hated not knowing what people were saying to him. "It means shut up.." Wufei answered. "Huh?.. I thought that was wo ai ni.." the shorter boy shook his head slightly. "No.. that's not what wo ai ni means.." Duo stood and moved over to the wheelchair's side. "Then what does wo ai ni mean?" he asked, almost demanding an answer, he hated the fact that Sally had lied to him. "It doesn't matter Maxwell.."
"Hey.. don't give me that.. what does it mean?" A soft growl, followed by a pained laugh left Wufei's lips, startling the braided boy. "It means I love you.." Wufei let his head drop and his obsidian locks cover half of his face. "What?" Duo asked, stunned next to him. "Merry Christmas Duo.." The Asian boy said with hurt evident in his voice. Duo had never figured the other boy to be this sensitive, not that he was put off by it, if anything it made him fall even further in love with the boy. "So.. that's why you looked all confused when I said it to you earlier..' Duo laughed at himself, spilling out his feelings without knowing what the hell he had said. "Then. wo ai ni Wufei.. I love you.."
An idea appeared in Duo's head before the Chinese boy had a chance to answer. Grabbing the handles of Wufei's chair he quickly pushed him through the room. Wufei shouted in surprise and cursed for Duo to stop, but it only happened once he had got to the kitchen door. "Maxwell! What the hell are you-" his sentence was cut short as Duo's lips found his own. Hands were placed against Duo's chest as Wufei tried to push him away.
This time Duo would not waste the kiss beneath the mistletoe, he made sure to be slow and soft, teasing the Asian boy's lips open slightly and for a low moan to escape those caramel coloured lips.Taking this opportunity Duo deepened the kiss, running his tongue over Wufei's, tasting, exploring, caressing, everything he could fit into the kiss and the hands against his chest quickly lost their force.
They separated for air and locked gazes, violet lost themselves in deep pools of onyx. They hardly even noticed the applause that was surrounding them until Wufei looked down to break their eye contact. A furious blush was covering his tanned cheeks. "You wouldn't believe how long I've waited to do that.." Duo whispered before he looked up to the rest of the patrons of the party. He laughed loudly and then pulled Wufei back into the party.
Smiling proudly the American boy placed his hands in his pocket, only to hit a solid object. "Huh?" He grasped onto the small box before lifting it into the air. "Hey.. I almost forgot about this.." he felt guilty now, whoever had given him this gift had just watched him kiss Wufei. Damn he was torn. "So.. you got it then.." Wufei said from beside him. "Hm?.. You got me this?" Wufei avoided his gaze, but nodded slightly. "Really?"
Wufei huffed, a little tired of being the embarrassed one and grabbed hold of the box in Duo's hand. He opened it and retrieved the piece of jewellery and turned it in his fingers. He pointed to a small, almost indistinguishable mark at the crucifix's base. "It's my name in Kanji.. I thought that even if I couldn't.." he went into an embarrassed silence. "..That you could have this on.. and not know it.. I'd have some kind of connection to you.." the last bit drifted into a barely heard mumble. Duo, tempted to squeal, was content with hugging the fragile Chinese boy until he squirmed in pain from the force put on his injuries. "Thank you Wu- chan!"
"Don't call me that!"
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Owari.. - Well that was long.. and still kinda fluffy.. tell me what you thought.. bye bye now.. HAPPY HOLIDAYS! ^____^
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