Title: I Hate You!
Author: Shadow Sorceress aka Zalia Chimera
Archiving: I don't mind. Just tell me okay?
Pairings: 5x2, 13x2, 5+S, 13XS.
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Finally I managed to finish this chapter. Sorry it took so long but I had a
terrible week last week.
Anyway, here's chapter 5 and there's only the epilogue to go after this!
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Introduction: Treize goes all out on decorating, Wufei gets a little frustrated
by a very well made door and there would be Lemon here except I can't write
them. You'll just have to use your imagination 'kay guys?
You can open your eyes now Duo. Treize pulled the blindfold from Duo's eyes and the boy smiled. Treize had brought him to a room high up in the building, west facing and overlooking the gardens. It had been decorated in swathes of dark purple and red silk that concealed the stone walls. Thick patterned rugs carpeted the floor and scarlet rose petals were scattered across the bedspread.
It's beautiful Treize! What's the occasion?
Treize took his hand and laid a soft kiss against it. Do I need an occasion to lavish affection on my betrothed? I want you to be happy and staying in our chambers to avoid Wufei isn't the way to do it. I thought that a romantic meal for two while watching the sunset might allow you to open up a little.
Duo looked up at him gratefully. Thank you. I think this might be just what I need.
A strange, smug expression flitted across Treize's face and was quickly suppressed when a rap came at the closed door. The two sighed and Treize opened the door with a grimace. He asked the servant curtly.
Highness. A situation has arisen which demands your immediate attention.
Treize sent the servant a glare and then turned apologetically to Duo. Forgive me. It seems I must delay our meal.
Duo made as if to rise but was waved back down. Stay here Duo. This hopefully shouldn't take long and I will return as soon as I am able.
Glare at them for me Treize!
Treize chuckled. Of course I will. A wistful note entered his voice. I love you Duo.
Duo stared after him. Something wasn't right. But for now, he would watch the sunset and wait.
*****
Wufei cringed as he heard the wheedling tone in Sally's voice.
What is it Sally? he asked suspiciously.
She smiled sweetly at him but the innocent look did not fool him. She was after something. Could you be a wonderful, sweet, generous, kind, noble and all round generally magnificent husband to be and fetch me my scarf from the sunset room in the west tower?
Why is your scarf in the west tower? And you have hundreds of scarves, why do you need this one in particular?
Sally hid a scowl of annoyance at his stubbornness. It is in the west tower because one of the Ladies was showing me around and I took it off when I became too warm. I must have forgotten it. She shrugged. I'd like that particular scarf because there is a small gathering tonight and that scarf will match my dress perfectly. And before you ask... no. I am not going to wear a different dress.
Wufei thought for a moment and then nodded aquiesence. Fine. It isn't as though I have anything else to do. I hoped that Duo would have come to see me by now. I guess that's his answer though. He wants Treize.
Stifling a sigh, Wufei left.
*****
The sunlight was almost blinding as Wufei stepped through the door, meaning that he didn't notice the figure staring out of the window immediately. He bowed and mumbled an apology, only then realising who it was.
Duo twisted around violently as he heard Wufei's voice. The braided boy's eyes were uncertain as he saw his former lover. I... what can I do? He's going to ask me if I've chosen and I don't know... I don't know.
The uncomfortable silence was broken by a bang as the door shut and the snick of a key being turned was heard. Wufei was at the door in a moment, trying the handle, checking the wood for any weaknesses, running his fingers across the edges for gaps. The door was, unfortunately, completely solid and surprisingly well fitted.
Wufei shouted, kicking the door and then wincing. Who the fuck locked the door? He turned to face Duo and then slumped against the wall, arms folded as he stared around the room, taking in the extravagant decor and scowling. What happened to Treize? Or is he going to jump out from behind a curtain to fight me off for you?
He was called away, Duo replied sullenly.
Wufei nodded, looking out of the window as the sky began to turn a multitude of different colours. Eventually becoming tired of the silence, Duo spoke, his voice quiet. Talk to me Wufei.
What do you want me to say? he responded equally quietly.
The truth. And then I'll talk to you.
Wufei glanced away for a moment and then returned his gaze, eyes intense. The truth? I don't think that is what you want. I think that what you want is for me to hurt you again so you can go back to Treize without regrets. It sounded cruel, but Wufei was sick of hiding behind manners and gentle lies.
That's not fair!
Isn't it Duo? Wufei snapped, stepping towards him. I tried to explain, tried to apologise, and even if I didn't expect you to forgive me, the least you could have done was listen.
Duo stood, giving Wufei a black look. This is my fault? If I recall rightly, you left me, not the other way around!
Yes. But I didn't go to all the trouble of making it as painful as possible by agreeing to marry someone else in front of me and then smirking about it!
Duo smiled nastily. You deserved it. You got betrothed to someone else when we were together. You didn't even try to find a way out of it. After that, I was well within my rights to marry someone. After all, it was the honourable thing to do for my family.
Wufei walked towards him, edging him back against the wall. Well, if it's honour we're talking about, then surely you understand the obligations of the heir to my clan and the traditions that surround the position. Come on Duo, if this is about honour then you know as well as I do that I could have done nothing else.
Duo stood firm, refusing to back up all the way, even though Wufei's angry gaze made him want to cower beneath the bed. You knew about this though! You knew that eventually you would have to marry some pampered princess that your parents picked and yet you still seduced me, lured me to your bed. Why do that if you knew?
Wufei's eyes softened. Because I fell in love with you. He reached up to stroke Duo's face but the braided boy jerked away, laughing shortly.
Don't lie to me. If you loved me you'd never have left. I was right the first time. You screwed with my feelings like it was a game and left them shattered. I was just a good screw and I won't give you a second chance to hurt me.
Wufei nearly cried at the broken look on Duo's face, showing a year's worth of pain and betrayal. This conversation was turning out too much like the one that had crippled them both a year ago. If he screwed this one up, there would be no more chances. Doing the only thing he could think of and putting all of his emotions into it, Wufei leaned forward and kissed Duo gently. A soft brush of his lips, nothing more, sweet and undemanding so that Duo could decide. A tentative flicker of Duo's tongue against his lips showed him that Duo wasn't going to try and kill him and he deepened the kiss.
Duo drew away slowly, wide eyed. Wufei cupped his face in his hands, stroking his skin and watching him intently. Why ask me to tell the truth and then not listen to me?
Duo leaned into his touch, nuzzling against his hand. Because I don't want to be hurt again. If I listened then I might have found out that I was right, that I never meant anything to you. That I was just a toy. I don't think I could have borne it.
Wufei breathed. I never thought of you like that.
Kiss me again please.
One more thing Duo and you must answer me truthfully because after this, there are no more chances between us. What you say now decides what path the future takes. Promise to follow the rules?
I promise.
What do you want?
I... what do I want? Treize is wonderful. He's never been anything but kind to me. I'd feel terrible if I left him alone. But this is Wufei. My Wufei.
Duo found that suddenly he knew and he met Wufei's eyes confidently.
I want you. I want to be with you.
Wufei smiled in relief. For a moment he was sure that Duo was going to say that he'd rather be with Treize. But everything was all right now.
Their next kiss was desperate and passionate, filled with all the frustration and longing for each other that they had ignored for so long.
*****
Sally bit back a squeal of delight at what little she could see through the keyhole and pulled Treize down to look. A slow smile spread across the taller man's face as he observed the passionate kiss that the two shared.
His expression then turned to one of embarrassment and he stood quickly. I ah... don't think that we should watch any more Sally.
Why not? Sally asked, eying the faint blush colouring Treize's cheeks.
Let's just say that it is very lucky that I left a jar of massage oil in there.
Sally snickered and then hugged him. We did it Treize! We got them together!
Indeed we did my dear, he replied, wrapping his arms almost nervously around her.
They broke apart and Sally's face fell. Damn! I guess I'm alone again.
Treize looked at her surprised. I'm sure that will not be the case for long. You will have men queuing at your door. Was that a note of disappointment in his voice?
She sighed. I doubt it. My fiancé has just left me for another man. That doesn't really give a good impression to potential suitors.
Treize pulled her into another hug, smiling faintly. I'm sure something can be arranged Sally. Someone like you should never be lonely.