Responses to Revered Reviewers for Chapter 5:
Diane: Thanks so much for your review! It was really thoughtful. You understand so well what I'm trying to say! Your analysis of Heero as I am hoping to portray him in this story is absolutely correct! As for Duo, I've always thought of him as the kind of person who would let people believe less of him in the hopes of hiding his true self. And although everyone else might be fooled, Heero isn't *smiles*. I'm very glad that you liked the breakfast scene. It's one of my better ideas, I think. Also, you hit the nail on the head (figuratively speaking) when you mentioned Heero's idea that he is a 'burden' becoming a problem. To answer your last question, you'll have to read this chapter ^-^ But I can say, now, that it's hard to 'chase' someone when they're not running away. Thanks so much for your perceptive review!!
Tigerlily26: I'm really, really, REALLY sorry for leaving it off there, but when I came to the part it was already seven pages long, and I just couldn't resist that cliffhanger. You know; the power of the pen, the desire of evil. It's one in the same. Anyhoo, hope your nerves are cured by this next fluffy chapter. And, just so you know, my weakness is a happy ending. Heero and Duo are soul-mates, at the very least, and *waves 1+2 flag* must be together! I only write angst so the end product will be all the more dramatic.
The Lone Writer: I'm so glad you like it!! Thanks so much for writing a review. I found your story from your review, so it's kind of ironic that you didn't know I wrote this. Keep up the great writing! You don't have to worry about me giving up on this fic, even though this is the last chapter to the first part. I'm way too attached to stop now! *smiles*
Samptra: I think that your friend is a little violent, there. You okay? (lol) Glad you like the story, and sorry I wasn't so fast in writing this. Homework, you know. I am this close *shows distance with thumb and forefinger* to proving my teachers are in a conspiracy against me.
Seph Lorraine: I know the plot is totally overused, but I'm trying hard to make it original. I felt it was 'dragging', too, and I hope you have a chance to read this just 'cause I don't think it's 'dragging' anymore.
Fei: Glad you liked Heero's witty answer at the diner. Hehehe. It just came to me out of the top of my head, go figure. And yet, unlike most things off the top of my head, it actually turned out well! Thanks for the review.
Eternal Sleeper: Ack! I hate homework, too! That's what took me so long putting this chapter up, but lo and behold, here it is at last! Thanks for the review, and enjoy!
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Disclaimer: I own nothing, and I don't make money with this. Don't sue me! I plead the fifth! Ummm....yeah!
******************* Found (last chapter of Part 1) *****************
Duo watched as Heero's face paled in shock in front of the laptop screen. He had never seen Heero like that before, and Duo's first thought was of his health, but knew that couldn't be it. Heero had been fine before, so he quickly realized that there was something shocking and/or embarrassing on the screen.
Naturally, the cat-like Duo let curiosity get the best of him and proceeded to walk silently behind the unsuspecting Heero.
"Duo!" A frightened Heero practically jumped out of his seat upon realizing Duo's presence. Duo could never find out that he loved him, even now. Heero had just found out that Duo had always been the center of his world, and as Duo stood across the room, Heero truly knew that he loved Duo more than anything. Beauty shone on him inside and out. Had he ever told Duo how beautiful he was?
"Sorry Hee-chan. I didn't mean to scare you. I didn't think it was possible." Duo began, and Heero was entranced by his voice, unable to speak, but Duo was happy to speak for him.
"Hey, what are you reading?" Duo glanced at the computer, and began to come towards it.
Heero jolted out in front of Duo so that he stood in his path, and so that they were almost touching. Duo stopped right in front of him, and both of them noticed how close they were. They were very close...and, no, this was not a mistake; Heero's timing was impeccable.
Duo took a jolt when Heero stepped between him and the computer, and almost took a fall back in surprise. Heero must have gotten into those files, Duo thought. Anything that well guarded must be pretty embarrassing, he continued with his thoughts.
Normally, Duo could have fantasized situations that Heero would deem 'embarrassing' for hours, but his thoughts were stopped abruptly when he noticed Heero's face. It was so determined, and full of some other expression that Duo couldn't pinpoint at first. He wished that Heero would look at him like that more often; it made him so weak that he could hardly breathe.
"Duo, I don't think the old Heero would want you to see the files." Heero's deep voice sent shivers up Duo's spine, but he quickly snapped out of it to give a response.
"You're right, but there's only one of you, Hee-chan. There will always be only one of you. Memory changes nothing." Duo answered seriously, resisting emotion that was begging to come out, for fear the former perfect soldier would see that he was weak. He had to be strong; he had to be strong for Heero.
Heero looked at eyes of purple velvet and choked back tears of happiness when he heard that Duo saw him as the same person, and nothing less. It meant so much to him. Heero had realized that he was his own person, so it was his right to make his own decisions, and he slowly moved out of Duo's way.
"We're still best friends, right, no matter what?" Heero said softly as Duo looked confused. He would never stop being Heero's friend; Duo loved him more than anything. He wished he could tell Heero that, but to even suggest them not being friends was absurd. Whatever it was on the file, Duo was confident he could take it. Even the most sickening thing he could think of...a love letter to Relena, would not be able to break the ties that he and Heero had.
"We're best friends, always, Hee-chan." Duo said in the most convincing way he could without giving away anything and stood, watching Heero nod and turn his head down to look at his feet,
"Are you sure it's all right to read it. You don't have to let me, you know." Duo looked concerned at the mop of dark hair that seemed to fidget at the question. Maybe it hadn't been the right thing to say. It took Heero so much courage to let Duo in the first place, Duo didn't realize that he was making it even more difficult for Heero. It took even more courage to say what he was thinking out-loud.
"I want you to read it." Heero answered firmly, and kicked himself mentally for that. Duo never lied, he knew that, but Heero highly doubted the survival of their friendship through this. He was still stubborn as always, willing to risk it all..for the one he loved.
Duo nodded and walked over to the computer; still a little amazed that Heero had gotten the files open in the first place, but then he remembered who this was: Heero I-can-do-anything-when-I-set-my-mind-to-it Yuy. Heero always had that kind of persistence that Duo had never possessed. And, yet, when it came to Heero, Duo always found the persistence, but never the initiative. Well, until he read the first entry of the diary, that is.
'...I met a beautiful pilot a week ago with lavender eyes and a smile that brightens my day every time I see it. I found out today that his name is Duo Maxwell, and I think that I love him..'
Duo froze with momentary disbelief and absolute happiness as tears that had waited so long to be shed streamed silently out of his eyes. His heart must have leapt five stories up in the building, and yet it was still there, beating so loud in his ears that the people in the next apartment should have heard.
He came up to Heero, and took the Asian's nervously shaking hands in his own, forcing Heero to look in his tear-stained eyes.
"Do you still feel the same way?" Duo asked softly and Heero averted his eyes, but nodded helplessly.
Duo gently took a hand and placed it on Heero's cheek delicately. Heero looked up to find a true smile on, what was to him, the loveliest face he had ever seen.
"I...I've always loved you, too." Duo stuttered as more tears made their way down his neck and a startled Heero was swept away as Duo pressed his lips against Heero's and they were both enveloped in a kiss that was just as passionate as it was meaningful.
Heero felt like he could no longer hold his own weight on the ground, but was relieved by an arm that slid around his waist as Duo pulled him in closer. They pulled apart before long from lack of air, but two smiles and heavy breathing held unspoken words.
"I'm sorry that I don't know much about you, Duo, but I want to get to know you, no matter how long it takes."
Duo smiled at this. He had always known Heero was human, and a hopeless romantic on the inside, but his assumptions hadn't been proven until just that moment.
"There's nothing to be sorry for, Hee-chan, but I wouldn't mind doing it all over again."
Heero looked at his love once more. "Really?" he said airily as Duo took him once again into a kiss, only this time, Heero closed his eyes, savoring the moment, and the taste of Duo. It was wonderful, like after a windy day in fall and you've come inside and just taken the first sip of hot cocoa. That's what it felt like.
They didn't break contact as they moved across the room and sat on the couch. Duo began to take control of the kiss, and Heero had come to put his arms around Duo's neck to feel hair soft as silk around his fingertips. The kiss gently broke apart as Heero began to speak.
"Tell me everything?" He asked with a slight smile.
"I love you." Duo whispered in his ear.
"Is that everything?" Heero's eyes brightened
"Yes."
Duo smiled mischievously as Heero felt himself being pulled into a soul- searing kiss. Nothing else mattered, because there was nothing else. Heero was in the making of new memories, memories much kinder than those he left behind.
And even with all the pain and happiness they hold, the memories are just things; some things are forever.
************ End of First Part **********
^-^ Short, but sweet, how an ending should be, don't you think? Don't worry! It's not over, yet. I like it too much for it to be over, so I've decided this is just the end to the first part where they discover their undying love for each other...like the end of a phase.
I'm going to keep on with this story's second 'phase' under the same title (and probably around the same number of chapters).
Just to summarize: within this, I will explore Heero and Duo as a couple. That's fun, but this also should also go a little deeper into Heero's memory loss. *smiles* Hope you're looking forward to it as much as I am.
However, this being all well and good, I have to juggle my other two story continuations, too, so hold on with me here while I get my bearings.
Oh, please review, I love reviews!
Thanks for your support, everyone!
-Foxfire
Diane: Thanks so much for your review! It was really thoughtful. You understand so well what I'm trying to say! Your analysis of Heero as I am hoping to portray him in this story is absolutely correct! As for Duo, I've always thought of him as the kind of person who would let people believe less of him in the hopes of hiding his true self. And although everyone else might be fooled, Heero isn't *smiles*. I'm very glad that you liked the breakfast scene. It's one of my better ideas, I think. Also, you hit the nail on the head (figuratively speaking) when you mentioned Heero's idea that he is a 'burden' becoming a problem. To answer your last question, you'll have to read this chapter ^-^ But I can say, now, that it's hard to 'chase' someone when they're not running away. Thanks so much for your perceptive review!!
Tigerlily26: I'm really, really, REALLY sorry for leaving it off there, but when I came to the part it was already seven pages long, and I just couldn't resist that cliffhanger. You know; the power of the pen, the desire of evil. It's one in the same. Anyhoo, hope your nerves are cured by this next fluffy chapter. And, just so you know, my weakness is a happy ending. Heero and Duo are soul-mates, at the very least, and *waves 1+2 flag* must be together! I only write angst so the end product will be all the more dramatic.
The Lone Writer: I'm so glad you like it!! Thanks so much for writing a review. I found your story from your review, so it's kind of ironic that you didn't know I wrote this. Keep up the great writing! You don't have to worry about me giving up on this fic, even though this is the last chapter to the first part. I'm way too attached to stop now! *smiles*
Samptra: I think that your friend is a little violent, there. You okay? (lol) Glad you like the story, and sorry I wasn't so fast in writing this. Homework, you know. I am this close *shows distance with thumb and forefinger* to proving my teachers are in a conspiracy against me.
Seph Lorraine: I know the plot is totally overused, but I'm trying hard to make it original. I felt it was 'dragging', too, and I hope you have a chance to read this just 'cause I don't think it's 'dragging' anymore.
Fei: Glad you liked Heero's witty answer at the diner. Hehehe. It just came to me out of the top of my head, go figure. And yet, unlike most things off the top of my head, it actually turned out well! Thanks for the review.
Eternal Sleeper: Ack! I hate homework, too! That's what took me so long putting this chapter up, but lo and behold, here it is at last! Thanks for the review, and enjoy!
******************************************
Disclaimer: I own nothing, and I don't make money with this. Don't sue me! I plead the fifth! Ummm....yeah!
******************* Found (last chapter of Part 1) *****************
Duo watched as Heero's face paled in shock in front of the laptop screen. He had never seen Heero like that before, and Duo's first thought was of his health, but knew that couldn't be it. Heero had been fine before, so he quickly realized that there was something shocking and/or embarrassing on the screen.
Naturally, the cat-like Duo let curiosity get the best of him and proceeded to walk silently behind the unsuspecting Heero.
"Duo!" A frightened Heero practically jumped out of his seat upon realizing Duo's presence. Duo could never find out that he loved him, even now. Heero had just found out that Duo had always been the center of his world, and as Duo stood across the room, Heero truly knew that he loved Duo more than anything. Beauty shone on him inside and out. Had he ever told Duo how beautiful he was?
"Sorry Hee-chan. I didn't mean to scare you. I didn't think it was possible." Duo began, and Heero was entranced by his voice, unable to speak, but Duo was happy to speak for him.
"Hey, what are you reading?" Duo glanced at the computer, and began to come towards it.
Heero jolted out in front of Duo so that he stood in his path, and so that they were almost touching. Duo stopped right in front of him, and both of them noticed how close they were. They were very close...and, no, this was not a mistake; Heero's timing was impeccable.
Duo took a jolt when Heero stepped between him and the computer, and almost took a fall back in surprise. Heero must have gotten into those files, Duo thought. Anything that well guarded must be pretty embarrassing, he continued with his thoughts.
Normally, Duo could have fantasized situations that Heero would deem 'embarrassing' for hours, but his thoughts were stopped abruptly when he noticed Heero's face. It was so determined, and full of some other expression that Duo couldn't pinpoint at first. He wished that Heero would look at him like that more often; it made him so weak that he could hardly breathe.
"Duo, I don't think the old Heero would want you to see the files." Heero's deep voice sent shivers up Duo's spine, but he quickly snapped out of it to give a response.
"You're right, but there's only one of you, Hee-chan. There will always be only one of you. Memory changes nothing." Duo answered seriously, resisting emotion that was begging to come out, for fear the former perfect soldier would see that he was weak. He had to be strong; he had to be strong for Heero.
Heero looked at eyes of purple velvet and choked back tears of happiness when he heard that Duo saw him as the same person, and nothing less. It meant so much to him. Heero had realized that he was his own person, so it was his right to make his own decisions, and he slowly moved out of Duo's way.
"We're still best friends, right, no matter what?" Heero said softly as Duo looked confused. He would never stop being Heero's friend; Duo loved him more than anything. He wished he could tell Heero that, but to even suggest them not being friends was absurd. Whatever it was on the file, Duo was confident he could take it. Even the most sickening thing he could think of...a love letter to Relena, would not be able to break the ties that he and Heero had.
"We're best friends, always, Hee-chan." Duo said in the most convincing way he could without giving away anything and stood, watching Heero nod and turn his head down to look at his feet,
"Are you sure it's all right to read it. You don't have to let me, you know." Duo looked concerned at the mop of dark hair that seemed to fidget at the question. Maybe it hadn't been the right thing to say. It took Heero so much courage to let Duo in the first place, Duo didn't realize that he was making it even more difficult for Heero. It took even more courage to say what he was thinking out-loud.
"I want you to read it." Heero answered firmly, and kicked himself mentally for that. Duo never lied, he knew that, but Heero highly doubted the survival of their friendship through this. He was still stubborn as always, willing to risk it all..for the one he loved.
Duo nodded and walked over to the computer; still a little amazed that Heero had gotten the files open in the first place, but then he remembered who this was: Heero I-can-do-anything-when-I-set-my-mind-to-it Yuy. Heero always had that kind of persistence that Duo had never possessed. And, yet, when it came to Heero, Duo always found the persistence, but never the initiative. Well, until he read the first entry of the diary, that is.
'...I met a beautiful pilot a week ago with lavender eyes and a smile that brightens my day every time I see it. I found out today that his name is Duo Maxwell, and I think that I love him..'
Duo froze with momentary disbelief and absolute happiness as tears that had waited so long to be shed streamed silently out of his eyes. His heart must have leapt five stories up in the building, and yet it was still there, beating so loud in his ears that the people in the next apartment should have heard.
He came up to Heero, and took the Asian's nervously shaking hands in his own, forcing Heero to look in his tear-stained eyes.
"Do you still feel the same way?" Duo asked softly and Heero averted his eyes, but nodded helplessly.
Duo gently took a hand and placed it on Heero's cheek delicately. Heero looked up to find a true smile on, what was to him, the loveliest face he had ever seen.
"I...I've always loved you, too." Duo stuttered as more tears made their way down his neck and a startled Heero was swept away as Duo pressed his lips against Heero's and they were both enveloped in a kiss that was just as passionate as it was meaningful.
Heero felt like he could no longer hold his own weight on the ground, but was relieved by an arm that slid around his waist as Duo pulled him in closer. They pulled apart before long from lack of air, but two smiles and heavy breathing held unspoken words.
"I'm sorry that I don't know much about you, Duo, but I want to get to know you, no matter how long it takes."
Duo smiled at this. He had always known Heero was human, and a hopeless romantic on the inside, but his assumptions hadn't been proven until just that moment.
"There's nothing to be sorry for, Hee-chan, but I wouldn't mind doing it all over again."
Heero looked at his love once more. "Really?" he said airily as Duo took him once again into a kiss, only this time, Heero closed his eyes, savoring the moment, and the taste of Duo. It was wonderful, like after a windy day in fall and you've come inside and just taken the first sip of hot cocoa. That's what it felt like.
They didn't break contact as they moved across the room and sat on the couch. Duo began to take control of the kiss, and Heero had come to put his arms around Duo's neck to feel hair soft as silk around his fingertips. The kiss gently broke apart as Heero began to speak.
"Tell me everything?" He asked with a slight smile.
"I love you." Duo whispered in his ear.
"Is that everything?" Heero's eyes brightened
"Yes."
Duo smiled mischievously as Heero felt himself being pulled into a soul- searing kiss. Nothing else mattered, because there was nothing else. Heero was in the making of new memories, memories much kinder than those he left behind.
And even with all the pain and happiness they hold, the memories are just things; some things are forever.
************ End of First Part **********
^-^ Short, but sweet, how an ending should be, don't you think? Don't worry! It's not over, yet. I like it too much for it to be over, so I've decided this is just the end to the first part where they discover their undying love for each other...like the end of a phase.
I'm going to keep on with this story's second 'phase' under the same title (and probably around the same number of chapters).
Just to summarize: within this, I will explore Heero and Duo as a couple. That's fun, but this also should also go a little deeper into Heero's memory loss. *smiles* Hope you're looking forward to it as much as I am.
However, this being all well and good, I have to juggle my other two story continuations, too, so hold on with me here while I get my bearings.
Oh, please review, I love reviews!
Thanks for your support, everyone!
-Foxfire