Hey! I hope you liked the last chapter! I'm so sorry I havn't written in a
long time. There is an explanation at the bottom if you have to know. I am
typing as fast as I can! I really want to finish this story! I like it
myself. O well I hope you. Like it so far! See ya! Usako
Duo led the group in the basement and they started to set up the instruments. They set it in the back so they had more space. Duo played the guitar in the band and he treasured it very much. Wufei played the drums and was always set up in the back. Quatre, Trowa and Heero played other guitars and different instruments. Duo had invited Usagi to come watch them rehearse but he didn't know if she was going to come for sure. Duo set up the speakers and hooked up everything together. Duo seemed to be lost in his thoughts so much that he didn't realize they were done setting up.
The music started up and Duo got ready. He was the lead singer and his part was coming up. The few beats sounded and then Duo started to sing. He was still lost in his thoughts of Usagi. He just couldn't get her out of his head. He shut his eyes and sung as best as he could. Something gave him the courage to do his best, but what? Just then Duo opened his eyes and realized that in front of them was Usagi. He gave her a smile and continued. Then the rest of the gang started to sing. Then his solo came up again. He concentrated on his guitar and continued to sing. He saw Usagi tapping her feet and clapping her hands. Duo looked behind him and saw the guys all had puzzled looks on their head. He had not told them about Usagi. He blushed and continued.
After the song was over Duo looked behind him. "Maxwell, who is this onna?" Wufei asked. Duo frowned, he didn't want Wufei to talk like that about Usagi. "This is Usagi" he said to them all. "She's just a good friend from next door" he answered. Wufei raised an eyebrow and rolled his eyes. Usagi looked at Duo. He rolled his eyes. Usagi just giggled. "Hello, nice to meet you Miss. Usagi" Quatre said. "Call me Usagi" Usagi said smiling. Quatre blushed but nodded. Usagi introduced herself to the rest of the group and then sat back.
"Sing another song" she said smiling. Duo smirked. "Fine" he answered. He whispered something to Trowa and then got in a position. Trowa started up with the piano but then switched to the guitar. Usagi listened to the beat and let the beat flow through her. It was soothing. Just then she heard Duo start up his guitar and start to sing. He had an awesome voice, one no one could compare to her. She watched him as he kept singing. You could tell he was devoted to his music. Though there were emotions Usagi could not read on his face. There was an expression she had never seen on him. She had always been able to read his face, so why couldn't she read it now? It confused Usagi on what Duo might be thinking. She giggled as she looked at him. His eyes were closed and he was singing loudly. She looked at him and noticed how much he had changed over the years. He still had not grown his hair and it was now past his butt. His bangs hung loosely over his forehead and part of his eyes. He was cute with his bangs. He was about five inches taller than her. He had long legs witch helped him on running. His arms definitely had muscle to them. Over all Usagi thought he looked really good. Usagi mentally slapped herself for this. Why am I acting like this? They were just friends. Maybe it was because she hadn't seen him in a while. Just then Usagi noticed the song had ended and Duo was calling her name. "Yoooohooooo, Usagi?" he asked waving his hand in front of her face. Usagi jumped and blushed. She looked at him. "Sorry, what?" she asked with an innocent face. "Are you OK? You have been spacing out the whole time" he said. Usagi noticed his face flash for a second with worry but then it went back to normal. "I'm fine. I just haven't been getting enough sleep" she answered. This was actually true because she had been mostly up all night with Derek most of the week. They had mainly been hanging out with his friends at clubs or hanging around other places. Duo looked at her with confusion but mostly worry. Usagi noticed this and blushed. "I'm fine! Really" she said covering up. Duo nodded and then headed back to his guitar. Usagi continued to listen to their music the rest of the day.
Usagi got up and stretched. She had been sitting watching the band the whole time. It was now nine and she wanted to go home. "I have to go I'll see you guys!" she said waving cheerfully at them. She started to walk away when she felt a hand grab her arm. She looked back at Duo. He had a somewhat concerned face. His eyes were locked on hers. His face was inches from hers and she could feel his breath on her face. "Get some sleep" he said smiling at her. His breath tickled her face as he stared into her eyes. Usagi nodded and smiled back at him. "I will" she answered sighing. She broke her glance and walked out the door.
Usagi walked outside the door and took in the fresh air. She remembered how Duo had told her to get some sleep a week ago. She had but, the past couple nights she had been up again. She felt dizzy every time she took a step. She thought that maybe if she would just walk around she would feel better. She went to get her bike and put on her helmet. She could probably ride to Makoto's or something to talk for a while. She was just putting on her helmet when she heard a familiar voice. "Hey" Duo greeted from behind her. Usagi turned around. "Hi" she answered weekly smiling. She took a step toward him so she would be able to talk to him. Just then her vision blurred. "You OK?" Duo asked with a concerned face. "Yeah" Usagi mumbled. "I think I caught something though" she answered not wanting to tell him she had been up late again. He frowned and looked at her. "Then why are you outside?" he asked. "I just thought I would feel better" she answered. He nodded but still had a concerned look. "Do you want to take a walk or something?" she asked him. He shrugged. "I guess, I have nothing other to do" he answered. Usagi smiled. "Come on" she said walking out of her drive -way. Duo ran to go catch up to her.
Duo noticed she would rub her head sometimes and knew she was not feeling well. "I think we should head back now" he stated. "Why?" Usagi asked turning to face him. "You don't look that great" Duo said. Usagi frowned. "I'm fine" she reassured him. Duo raised one eyebrow.
They continued to walk when Usagi stopped. She held her hands to her head and tried to look straight. Things started to black out. "Usagi?" Duo asked. She didn't reply. The world started to spin. Just then everything went black and Usagi's legs gave way. She waited to feel the pain when she would hit the ground but nothing happened. She could feel two strong arms around her. After that everything was gone.
Duo picked her up and ran back to her house. Why did she drive herself so hard? He felt something tug at his heart, but what? He found that she was very light and easy to carry. He ran back to her house and immediately knocked on the door. It opened and Mr. Tsukino stood at the door. His eyes widened. Duo handed him Usagi and took a chance for breath "She fainted in the middle of the road" he said panting. Mr. Tsukino nodded. He immediately got his wife and they got in their car. He laid Usagi in the back and sped off. Duo watched as their car disappear down the road. He knew they were going to the hospital.
Duo walked up to the hospital front counter and stood in front of the desk. "Excuse me, Um I need Usagi Tsukino's room number" he said facing the lady at the desk. The lady raised an eyebrow but then looked through some papers. "Her room number is 442 and it's on the fourth floor" she told him. Duo nodded and headed for the elevator. He gripped harder to the flowers he was bringing her. He knew Usagi would be back home tomorrow but he was still concerned for her health. Why did he always get this weird feeling in him when he thought of her? She was just his best friend so why did he feel this way? Was she more than a friend? Duo mentally slapped himself, of course not! 'She could be though' a voice said. Duo tried to shake it off him. Usagi already had a boyfriend so what was the point of going for her anyway? And besides it was just too weird to fall in love with your best friend and next door neighbor. Duo stepped out of the elevator and then started to look for her room. 440, 441, 442. Duo stopped reading the door numbers as he came to her room. He peeked in and saw her small figure laying down. Her parents must have went to get a drink because they were not there at the moment. Duo slowly opened the door and closed it behind him.
Duo took a seat in a chair next to the bed. Usagi was still out cold and there were several medical items around her. Duo could name every one. He had taken many special classes so he could prepare for college. He knew he wanted to be a doctor so he could help people. He looked at Usagi's pale face and noticed her starting to move. Duo watched as she slowly opened her eyes and looked around the room weakly and confused. He sighed in relief and smiled at her. Usagi slowly sat up. "Thanks" she said to him. "No problem" he answered. "I knew you should have stayed inside" he told her. Usagi sighed. "I guess I should give everything a rest" she said. She didn't want to confess everything to Duo. She felt awful about her life right now. When she was around Duo she felt like she had to tell him everything. She also felt comforted though. She felt that once she did tell him everything would be ok. She wanted to tell him about how she didn't spend much time with her friends anymore. It was as if her life was ruined. One part off her wanted to tell someone the other didn't. She gripped her sheets and stared at something other than Duo. Duo noticed her reactions and wondered why she acted like this. He knew there was something bothering her, but what? "You ok?" he asked. Usagi could sense him staring at her but she didn't look at him. "I...I'm fine." Usagi stuttered. Duo nodded to her answer. The silence was uncomfortable. "I hope you get better" Duo said getting up. He took the flowers from behind his back and put them on the table beside her. Usagi smiled at him. "Thank you" she sadi softly. He nodded. "I hope to see you soon" he said walking out the door.
Usagi watched Duo disappear and then took the flowers in her hands. In the bouquet was an envelope. Usagi curiously took it out and laid the flowers aside. She carefully opened the letter and read it.
Dear Usa,
I hope you get better soon. Please get some rest while your at it. Hope you like the flowers.
Duo
Usagi stared at the note deep in her thoughts. Whenever she was sick Derek never did these things for her. Derek was more than just a friend and still Duo did so much more than Derek. Was it because she had been around Duo more? Was there feelings that that even she didn't know about? Usagi rubbed temples confused about Duo. Why did she feel this way? Usagi felt a tear fall down her cheek. Life was too hard for her. She had ruined it. Wasn't there anyone that could help her?
Duo leaned against the wall next to Usagi's room. She could not see him. Why did she keep so many secrets from him. He knew she felt awful, but about what? Duo saw her start to cry. He wanted to go back in there and comfort her and tell her everything was going to be all right. He wanted to wipe her tears away. He wanted to be there for her. Why did he feel this way about her? He was so confused. "Usagi why is this happening?" he whispered.
I know I han't written in a while. Sorry. When I got back from vacation I had to go to school and then I got food poisoning so I was in bed for a long time. Here is the long awaited chapter finally!
Duo led the group in the basement and they started to set up the instruments. They set it in the back so they had more space. Duo played the guitar in the band and he treasured it very much. Wufei played the drums and was always set up in the back. Quatre, Trowa and Heero played other guitars and different instruments. Duo had invited Usagi to come watch them rehearse but he didn't know if she was going to come for sure. Duo set up the speakers and hooked up everything together. Duo seemed to be lost in his thoughts so much that he didn't realize they were done setting up.
The music started up and Duo got ready. He was the lead singer and his part was coming up. The few beats sounded and then Duo started to sing. He was still lost in his thoughts of Usagi. He just couldn't get her out of his head. He shut his eyes and sung as best as he could. Something gave him the courage to do his best, but what? Just then Duo opened his eyes and realized that in front of them was Usagi. He gave her a smile and continued. Then the rest of the gang started to sing. Then his solo came up again. He concentrated on his guitar and continued to sing. He saw Usagi tapping her feet and clapping her hands. Duo looked behind him and saw the guys all had puzzled looks on their head. He had not told them about Usagi. He blushed and continued.
After the song was over Duo looked behind him. "Maxwell, who is this onna?" Wufei asked. Duo frowned, he didn't want Wufei to talk like that about Usagi. "This is Usagi" he said to them all. "She's just a good friend from next door" he answered. Wufei raised an eyebrow and rolled his eyes. Usagi looked at Duo. He rolled his eyes. Usagi just giggled. "Hello, nice to meet you Miss. Usagi" Quatre said. "Call me Usagi" Usagi said smiling. Quatre blushed but nodded. Usagi introduced herself to the rest of the group and then sat back.
"Sing another song" she said smiling. Duo smirked. "Fine" he answered. He whispered something to Trowa and then got in a position. Trowa started up with the piano but then switched to the guitar. Usagi listened to the beat and let the beat flow through her. It was soothing. Just then she heard Duo start up his guitar and start to sing. He had an awesome voice, one no one could compare to her. She watched him as he kept singing. You could tell he was devoted to his music. Though there were emotions Usagi could not read on his face. There was an expression she had never seen on him. She had always been able to read his face, so why couldn't she read it now? It confused Usagi on what Duo might be thinking. She giggled as she looked at him. His eyes were closed and he was singing loudly. She looked at him and noticed how much he had changed over the years. He still had not grown his hair and it was now past his butt. His bangs hung loosely over his forehead and part of his eyes. He was cute with his bangs. He was about five inches taller than her. He had long legs witch helped him on running. His arms definitely had muscle to them. Over all Usagi thought he looked really good. Usagi mentally slapped herself for this. Why am I acting like this? They were just friends. Maybe it was because she hadn't seen him in a while. Just then Usagi noticed the song had ended and Duo was calling her name. "Yoooohooooo, Usagi?" he asked waving his hand in front of her face. Usagi jumped and blushed. She looked at him. "Sorry, what?" she asked with an innocent face. "Are you OK? You have been spacing out the whole time" he said. Usagi noticed his face flash for a second with worry but then it went back to normal. "I'm fine. I just haven't been getting enough sleep" she answered. This was actually true because she had been mostly up all night with Derek most of the week. They had mainly been hanging out with his friends at clubs or hanging around other places. Duo looked at her with confusion but mostly worry. Usagi noticed this and blushed. "I'm fine! Really" she said covering up. Duo nodded and then headed back to his guitar. Usagi continued to listen to their music the rest of the day.
Usagi got up and stretched. She had been sitting watching the band the whole time. It was now nine and she wanted to go home. "I have to go I'll see you guys!" she said waving cheerfully at them. She started to walk away when she felt a hand grab her arm. She looked back at Duo. He had a somewhat concerned face. His eyes were locked on hers. His face was inches from hers and she could feel his breath on her face. "Get some sleep" he said smiling at her. His breath tickled her face as he stared into her eyes. Usagi nodded and smiled back at him. "I will" she answered sighing. She broke her glance and walked out the door.
Usagi walked outside the door and took in the fresh air. She remembered how Duo had told her to get some sleep a week ago. She had but, the past couple nights she had been up again. She felt dizzy every time she took a step. She thought that maybe if she would just walk around she would feel better. She went to get her bike and put on her helmet. She could probably ride to Makoto's or something to talk for a while. She was just putting on her helmet when she heard a familiar voice. "Hey" Duo greeted from behind her. Usagi turned around. "Hi" she answered weekly smiling. She took a step toward him so she would be able to talk to him. Just then her vision blurred. "You OK?" Duo asked with a concerned face. "Yeah" Usagi mumbled. "I think I caught something though" she answered not wanting to tell him she had been up late again. He frowned and looked at her. "Then why are you outside?" he asked. "I just thought I would feel better" she answered. He nodded but still had a concerned look. "Do you want to take a walk or something?" she asked him. He shrugged. "I guess, I have nothing other to do" he answered. Usagi smiled. "Come on" she said walking out of her drive -way. Duo ran to go catch up to her.
Duo noticed she would rub her head sometimes and knew she was not feeling well. "I think we should head back now" he stated. "Why?" Usagi asked turning to face him. "You don't look that great" Duo said. Usagi frowned. "I'm fine" she reassured him. Duo raised one eyebrow.
They continued to walk when Usagi stopped. She held her hands to her head and tried to look straight. Things started to black out. "Usagi?" Duo asked. She didn't reply. The world started to spin. Just then everything went black and Usagi's legs gave way. She waited to feel the pain when she would hit the ground but nothing happened. She could feel two strong arms around her. After that everything was gone.
Duo picked her up and ran back to her house. Why did she drive herself so hard? He felt something tug at his heart, but what? He found that she was very light and easy to carry. He ran back to her house and immediately knocked on the door. It opened and Mr. Tsukino stood at the door. His eyes widened. Duo handed him Usagi and took a chance for breath "She fainted in the middle of the road" he said panting. Mr. Tsukino nodded. He immediately got his wife and they got in their car. He laid Usagi in the back and sped off. Duo watched as their car disappear down the road. He knew they were going to the hospital.
Duo walked up to the hospital front counter and stood in front of the desk. "Excuse me, Um I need Usagi Tsukino's room number" he said facing the lady at the desk. The lady raised an eyebrow but then looked through some papers. "Her room number is 442 and it's on the fourth floor" she told him. Duo nodded and headed for the elevator. He gripped harder to the flowers he was bringing her. He knew Usagi would be back home tomorrow but he was still concerned for her health. Why did he always get this weird feeling in him when he thought of her? She was just his best friend so why did he feel this way? Was she more than a friend? Duo mentally slapped himself, of course not! 'She could be though' a voice said. Duo tried to shake it off him. Usagi already had a boyfriend so what was the point of going for her anyway? And besides it was just too weird to fall in love with your best friend and next door neighbor. Duo stepped out of the elevator and then started to look for her room. 440, 441, 442. Duo stopped reading the door numbers as he came to her room. He peeked in and saw her small figure laying down. Her parents must have went to get a drink because they were not there at the moment. Duo slowly opened the door and closed it behind him.
Duo took a seat in a chair next to the bed. Usagi was still out cold and there were several medical items around her. Duo could name every one. He had taken many special classes so he could prepare for college. He knew he wanted to be a doctor so he could help people. He looked at Usagi's pale face and noticed her starting to move. Duo watched as she slowly opened her eyes and looked around the room weakly and confused. He sighed in relief and smiled at her. Usagi slowly sat up. "Thanks" she said to him. "No problem" he answered. "I knew you should have stayed inside" he told her. Usagi sighed. "I guess I should give everything a rest" she said. She didn't want to confess everything to Duo. She felt awful about her life right now. When she was around Duo she felt like she had to tell him everything. She also felt comforted though. She felt that once she did tell him everything would be ok. She wanted to tell him about how she didn't spend much time with her friends anymore. It was as if her life was ruined. One part off her wanted to tell someone the other didn't. She gripped her sheets and stared at something other than Duo. Duo noticed her reactions and wondered why she acted like this. He knew there was something bothering her, but what? "You ok?" he asked. Usagi could sense him staring at her but she didn't look at him. "I...I'm fine." Usagi stuttered. Duo nodded to her answer. The silence was uncomfortable. "I hope you get better" Duo said getting up. He took the flowers from behind his back and put them on the table beside her. Usagi smiled at him. "Thank you" she sadi softly. He nodded. "I hope to see you soon" he said walking out the door.
Usagi watched Duo disappear and then took the flowers in her hands. In the bouquet was an envelope. Usagi curiously took it out and laid the flowers aside. She carefully opened the letter and read it.
Dear Usa,
I hope you get better soon. Please get some rest while your at it. Hope you like the flowers.
Duo
Usagi stared at the note deep in her thoughts. Whenever she was sick Derek never did these things for her. Derek was more than just a friend and still Duo did so much more than Derek. Was it because she had been around Duo more? Was there feelings that that even she didn't know about? Usagi rubbed temples confused about Duo. Why did she feel this way? Usagi felt a tear fall down her cheek. Life was too hard for her. She had ruined it. Wasn't there anyone that could help her?
Duo leaned against the wall next to Usagi's room. She could not see him. Why did she keep so many secrets from him. He knew she felt awful, but about what? Duo saw her start to cry. He wanted to go back in there and comfort her and tell her everything was going to be all right. He wanted to wipe her tears away. He wanted to be there for her. Why did he feel this way about her? He was so confused. "Usagi why is this happening?" he whispered.
I know I han't written in a while. Sorry. When I got back from vacation I had to go to school and then I got food poisoning so I was in bed for a long time. Here is the long awaited chapter finally!