Chapter #6 (part 2 of 3) Party Hardy


Hours passed since the girls arrived at the apartment. Ashley was now on her 8th beer. Quatre
was on the coffee table singing and dancing to "Super Sex World". Kim was sitting on Heero's lap laughing. Heero held onto her so she wouldn't fall to the floor. Steph kept on making the "red liquid".

Kim smiled as she looked to Heero. It was quite obvious that she was totally drunk. Sitting on his lap she leaned into him

".....What's that poking into my leg?" she asked giggling a bit.

Heero didn't say anything as he looked to her.

"...What's in your pockets Heero?" Kim asked as she looked to him blinking.

"...Nothing" Heero replied.

Kim looked down to her legs, and then to Heero's lap. Looking back up to Heero she laughs

"...Your just happy to see me aren't you?"

Heero blinked not saying anything as he shuffled slightly hoping that Kim wouldn't notice that he was getting slightly aroused.

Ashley and Steph got on the coffee table as they danced with Quatre. Quatre danced with a glass of red liquid in his hand. Holding onto both of the girls he danced.

"...whoo hoo!"

Steph screamed out as she grabbed Quatre's ass. Quatre fell forward and tumbled off of the table. Taking Ashley with him. They both fell on the floor as Stpeh then jumped down and picked up the two who where sprawled over the carpet.

"...It's time to play 7 minutes in heaven."she announced as she walked Quatre to a closet that sat at the end of the hall.

"...Me and Quatre will be first"

She pushed the drunken Quatre into the closet and walked in after him, closed the door and locked it.

Kim, Heero, Duo, Trowa and Ashley all got up. Walking towards, the door they all stared at it in amazement.

"..hehe" Steph laughed. Hauling Quatre towards her she kissed him.

From out side of the door the group stood there in disbelief. A low moan came from inside the closet. Trowa perked a brow as he then leaned against a wall.

"....Well Quatre seems to be getting lucky" and with that he took a sip of his beer.

After 7 minutes, Steph and Quatre came out of the closet. Fixing her hair, Steph walked to Ashley and smiled. Quatre walked out after with a nose bleed. His shirt was half pulled off and his pants were unzipped.

Kim's mouth dropped as she laughed at Quatre pointing her finger at him. Steph turned and smiled at Quatre before looking back to Ashley, giving her a devilish look. Ashley stepped back waving her hands and shaking her head.

"...Oh no!..NO WAY!"

Steph grabbed Ashley by the arms as she threw her into the closet. Pushing Trowa and Duo in with her. Locking the door behind them. Steph laughed in excitement.

"...this should be good"...she said as she walked away from the door.

"...HEY!"Ashley banged on the door as Trowa bumped into her.

"Sorry" Trowa said as he tried to move away.

It was pitch black in the closet. Nothing was seen and Ashley couldn't tell who was who.
"...Hey, watch were you're touching!" she yelled to whom ever touched her ass.

"....Sorry"
Duo said as Trowa then fell on the two knocking them both to the floor Duo fell on Ashley and Trowa on Duo.

"...Get off of me...!YOU DIRTY PERVERTS!" Ashley screamed.


Heero, Kim and Quatre looked to the door. They all tilted their head at the sound

".....Well she's getting lucky, two guys at once". Kim said blinking.

Heero looked over at her with a nervous look in his eyes.

"...Watch your hands! ARG....who's touching me?! Ah don't touch there. Duo...ah I mean Trowa ...ONE OF!!! YOU WHO EVER KEEPS TOUCHING ME STOP IT....!"
Ashley yelled as squirmed under the two boys. Getting to her feet she hit her head off the door.

"Steph, lemme out...."Ashley demanded as she kept banged her head off the door.

Steph rolled her eyes as she made her way over to the door and unlocked it. Ashley, Duo and Trowa fell out of the closet. Duo fell on Ashley as so did Trowa.

Kim bent down to Ashley and smiled.

"..You lucky lucky girl." she said teasingly.

Ashley jumped up as she smacked Steph across the face. Turning around she looked to Duo and pointed at him

"...How could you put me in there with THAT!" she yelled.

"...he's a perv!!"

"..I am not." Duo pointed back at Ashley.

"...Your the one that was touching me....." he yelled back at her.

Trowa stepped in between the two that were arguing.

"...No Duo I was the one touching you."

Duo stood up straight as his hand fell to his sides. His eyes looked from Ashley to Trowa. Not saying anything. Stunned and shocked he then nodded lightly. Not knowing what to think.

Ashley put her arms down as she walked away heading for the living room. Duo watched her leave and continued to do so until she turned around the corner and out of sight.

"..Our turn!"

Kim spat out in excitement. Taking Heero by the hand she dragged him into the closet. Steph locked the door behind them as she then walked out of the hallway to find Ashley. She sat in the living room and stared at the wall. Sitting down next to her Steph frowned.

"...I'm sorry Ashley. It's just game..."

"..I know...I guess I just kinda flipped out. Sorry" Ashley said as she looked to her lap.

Steph patted Ashley on the back

"..It's okay, were here to have fun."

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Heero looked to Kim from the corner of the closet. The light from the other room shone through the crack at the botton of the door. Kim stared in Heero's direction as she sighed. Stepping forward she intended to say something but decided not to. Holding her hands to her chest she just stood there.

".....Are we suppose to so something before we can get out?" Heero asked as he stared at Kim.

Even though Kim couldn't see him she felt his cold eyes looking at her. Nodding lightly she then replied

"...Yah.."

The next thing she knew , Heero was holding onto her by the arms. She now could see the outline of his body. His legs, arms and chest. He held on to her with a firm grip. Kim looked up to Heero's eyes. Now able to see them she smiled.
Heero leaned into Kim as he kissed her gently on the cheek. His mouth moved to her lips. Closing her eyes Kim tilted her head to the side and kissed back.

He leaned in once more to whisper into her ear. He hesitated for a moment, trying to get the courage to say something. Which made Kim curious. She never would have thought that there would be anything this guy would be afraid to say.

"Want to go out Friday night?" he asked.

Kim stood there for a few minutes and blinked. When she came back to reality, all she could do was nod.

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A ringing sound came from inside Ashley's bag that she brought with her. Ashley looked through her bag as she took up her phone. Turning it on she put her ear to the top part of the phone. "..Hello?" she said.

"..Ashley it's me."

"..Mom?" Ashley asked as she sat down on the couch looking to Steph."..what is it?"

"..Well it's your grandfather. He fell off the ladder at work. He's at the hospital. I have to go over and see him. The doctors say his back is broken."


Ashley sat quietly. her eyes stung with a pain, and a sad feeling crept upon her. Nodding lightly she spoke. Her voice broke up.

"...I'll be right home."

".No Ashley I want you to stay where you are. See if you can find a place to stay for the night like Kim's or Steph's. You might be able to see him tomorrow. Tonight is just not a good time. I got my cell phone so call me if you need anything."

"..Okay mum...." Ashley said in a low voice.

Ashley said goodbye to her mom as she then closed the phone. Laying her face in her hands along with the phone she shook her head as she mumbled the words no, no over and over agian. Steph looked to her. Shuffling over towards Ashley. Steph put her arm on her shoulder

"...is everything okay?"she asked.


Ashley stayed quiet as she shook her head. Steph laid her head on Ashley's shoulder.

"...My grandpa is in the hospital. His back is broken. The doctors don't know if he''ll be okay...." Ashley said as she spoke through her cupped hands.

Steph stayed quiet. Knowing that she couldn't say or do anything to make Ashley feel better. Staying next to Ashley, Steph hugged into her in a comforting way. Ashley dropped her phone to the ground as she began to cry. A close friend and relative was in the hospital. The only person she actually cared for besides her mother and friends.


Duo and Trowa walked into the living room to see Ashley crying and Steph comforting her.
Steph looked up to Duo and shook her head for him not to say anything to Ashley and that now wasn't the time.

Duo nodded as he understood. His secret compassion for the black haired girl came clear. He wanted so much to hold her and make it okay. To make her feel wanted. He kept it hidden from everyone. His emotions, his worries, his cherished possessions and values. Duo ignored his feelings as he then made his way out of the living room and towards the kitchen. He took Trowa with him.

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Duo leaned against the kitchen counter as he crossed his arms and closed his eyes. His head tilted down. Trowa just looked to him and blinked. Being Duo's friend and all, Trowa knew when something was the matter.

"....Duo you don't talk about your self anymore....aren't you happy?" Trowa asked in a wondering tone.

"...I don't know. I really don't know anymore. Things are different. I've changed. I feel different now." Duo said as he looked to Trowa.

"...She needs you Duo. She's a lost girl. Lost in an unfamiliar world of hurt and pain"
Trowa said as he looked out the door to see Ashley. His eyes gestured towards her. It was obvious that the conversation was about her.

"...She's not lost Trowa and she doesn't need me....she hates me. We don't get along. You've seen it"

Duo replied as he looked out the window.

"...You do know that secrets can't be kept forever Duo. Secrets aren't secrets for life. They get found out. If you don't express feelings then your lost to yourself".

Trowa spoke with emotion as he knew this was true. It happened to him. Emotions and secrets are bound to cause loneliness and pain.

"..Share your life Duo" Trowa added as he left the kitchen.

Duo watched Trowa leave. His eyes looked over to Ashley as she got up and walked off into a room. Duo's eyes widened as he realized that it was his room that she walked into.
Duo ran out of the kitchen. Heading for his room he was then stopped by Steph who stood in front of him with her hands out.

"...Leave her be. She needs some sleep."

"...But not in my room!" Duo said pointing to the bed room door.

"...Please Duo she needs to be alone." Steph said as if it wasn't to serious.

Duo nodded as he then made his way into the living room.

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Looking to her sweater and skirt Ashley sighed. Noticing that the red liquid that Quatre had in his drink was spilt over the front of her from the collision that they had on the floor. Looking up she gazed around the room. A single bed was against a wall with a wooden headboard. On the head board sat a small brown teddy bear with a red ribbon around it's neck. Smiling lightly she picked it up. Knowing the exclusive sewing and careful handy work. She realized that this bear was made by her own hands.

As she held the bear she looked to the end table. On it was a small picture of a brown haired girl. She was pretty and had bangs just like Duo's. The resemblance was so close. They had to be related. A pink bag sat next to the picture that had a stationary set in it. Her mouth dropped as she realized that she was in Duo's room. Putting the teddy bear on the bed she then made her way to the dresser. Opening it she rooted through a small pile of shirts. She took out a blue shirt with red trimming and L2 on the right sleeve.

Ashley took off her clothes. Wearing nothing but her bra and underwear she put the shirt on. Pulling it down over her head she looked at the clock. It was almost 2:00 in the morning. Taking out her hair she laid the pins and elastics on the end table. Climbing into the bed she laid her head on the pillow. holding the bear close to her chest she closed her green eyes.

Not really knowing why she was there or if it was just by chance. She felt comfortable. Less hurt and scared. The concepts of death and anguish didn't worry her anymore. The thoughts of her grandfather faded as she fell asleep.

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As Ashley was sleeping Kim and Heero walked out of the closet. Kim had abroad smile streatched across her face. Quatre looked at the two then walked away, leaving them alone. He walked into the living room where he sat next to Steph. The poor blonde haired boy passed out as soon as he sat down. His body fell onto Steph. She just smiled as she played with his hair.

Kim and Heero walked into his room where he tossed Kim a robe and a long t-shirt for her to wear. Heero walked out of the room leaving Kim to change. After she got changed and washed up for bed she climbed in and fell asleep.

Heero walked out into the kitchen to get a glass of water before went to bed. The he saw Duo opening his bedroom door quietly. Heero put the glass to his lips as his eyes followed Duo as he walked into the room closing the door behind him.

Heero laid the glass in the sink with a low tink of the glass against chrome. Walking down the hall to bed. Heero pushed open Duo's bedroom door. To his surprise he seen Duo knelt down by the bed. He was playing with Ashley's hair as she slept. His eyes trailed down to the floor where he seen Duo's blankets in a small pile. A white pillow laid on top of it.

Shaking his head Heero then made his way to his room. Closing the door behind him quietly he turned to Kim. Grabbing a bucket he put it by her bedside just in case there were any accidents.

Heero walked to the window sill where he sat on it. Pulling his knee's to his chest he sat there looking out to the night sky. The dark velvet like cloth and millions of tiny specks. The light of the full moon was crisp and fresh.

".....The unknown face of light..."

Heero murmured to himself as he then turned his gaze from the moon and focused on Kim who was turning in the bed and he smiled.

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Brushing Ashley's bangs from her face he leant into her. Ashley's lips moved as she mumbled a name. Her eyes twitched but never opened. She was speaking in her sleep.
Duo looked to her lips as she mumbled things incoherently. Then to her eyes. He felt sorry for her for some reason. He didn't know why but it made him want to be nicer to her.

Duo's hand ran down her cheek. Smiling he then got up and fixed up his bed at the end of the bed Ashley was in. Climbing into the black sleeping bag, Duo pulled the sheets over his face. Ashley turned in the bed as she spoke in her sleep.

"..D..Duo...."

She whispered. Still asleep she turned once again as if to be having a nightmare.


"...Grand...pa." she mumbled and barely heard.

Duo looked up and waited to see if she would say anything else or wake up. 5 minutes passed and Ashley said nothing else. He laid his head back down on the pillow. Duo put his hands behind his head and stared up at the ceiling.