Yes, ladies and gentlemen. It's true. I have just successfully snagged fan
fiction's SLOWEST UPDATER AWARD. XD
Again, sorry for the long update. I had a very busy sched. I never thought college could be sooooo demanding! Ack! But I'm glad I still managed to find time to work on this. I am NOT the type of writer who starts and doesn't finish, coz I myself am annoyed by those. ^_^! But I AM sorry for taking tooooo much time in working on this. *bows apologetically*
So there. I wouldn't want to keep you waiting now ne?
CHAPTER 2
My neck feels stiff. I think I got cramps or something. Tilt my head a little and hear a faint cracking sound. Oh. No wonder. I slept on the couch. Wait a minute. . . on the couch?
Then memories of what happened last night flash on my head. I feel my heart beating fast, and my breath is starting to get caught in my throat. Last night. . . was it real? My hand unconsciously moves up to my lips. Did he really. . .
I jump when I hear his voice.
"Oh. So. . . so you're. . . um. . . awake. Uh. . . 'morning!" Duo greets. He's stammering.
I'm not surprised that he's uncomfortable. Even I. . . I feel. . . awkward. An odd silence takes place, and I can feel the tension between us. It only lasted for a few seconds though. You know Duo. He could never stay quiet even if his life depended on it.
"So. . . uh. . . yeah, I cooked breakfast. Um, wanna eat?" He invites sheepishly.
"Su. . . sure." I stammer. Hey! I didn't know I was actually capable of that. Wow. Me, THE Heero Yuy actually. . . nervous??? Now that's a first in the history of mankind.
So I walk to the dining room with him. Once again there's uncomfortable silence between us. And it stayed until we finished eating, washed the dishes, and pretty much all throughout the entire morning.
We did nothing but sit on the couch and watch TV. By 11:30 Duo stood up and turned towards the kitchen.
"I'll go cook lunch. What do you want to eat?" He asked cheerfully, but the tenseness in his voice told me that he's plastering a forced smile.
I take the remote, switch off the TV and stand up as well.
"It doesn't matter. I'll go help. I don't have plans of paying you for being my personal chef you know." I say nonchalantly.
And he laughs.
"You know what Hee-chan? You're so mean!" He teased.
Even if it still feels a bit edgy, it feels less tense now. We had a bit of trouble deciding what to cook. Even if it's a bit embarrassing to admit, well, you see, the fridge was. . . let's just say almost empty. Almost. There was nothing left but some spoiled veggies, which we didn't dare smell, all the more eat. There were still a few edible enough, problem is, what to make of those. It's like having orange juice powder and coffee as ingredients for making an experimental concoction. It took us a good 45 minutes before Duo came up with something.
So we boiled, fried and seasoned. It turned out okay. I guess. Only, it was a bit too salty. We agreed to put a bit more salt to put some flavor into the dish, only, I think we put a little too much. Oh well, better having something to eat than having none at all, right?
After eating I went to the bathroom to take a shower. I put on a pair of jeans and a black turtle neck shirt. I think I'll go for a walk, and maybe drop by the nearby grocery store. I do have to replenish the contents of my fridge.
So I grab my jacket then open the door. I was just about to go out when Duo called.
"Oi! You going out? Wait for me! I'll just go take a shower. I won't take long. Promise!" He said then scampered into the bathroom.
"Fine." I mutter.
~)-0-(~
We walked a couple of blocks from my apartment then walk inside the grocery. We walk straight through the automatic sliding door and grabbed a basket for ourselves. I went to the aisles where I'll find the stuff that I need and Duo went to where he'll find his. After that we lined up and paid, then exited the store.
After that we went decided to take a snack at the cafeteria just at the street corner. It's small, but nonetheless well furnished. It picked a very good spot too, because from there, you could clearly see the nearby bay. I've made it a hobby to stay here on summer afternoons and watch the sunset. But now that it's still winter, it's not as much attractive. Although, watching the ships dock and leave is still a good view.
We went to the second floor and got one of the round coffee tables there.
"This is great!!! I love this scenery! Talk about Buena Vista! You sure know how to pick the best spots Hee-chan!" Duo exclaimed excitedly upon sitting, holding on to the railing as he marveled at the sight.
A young lad, about my age or so, approached us with a smile.
"May I take your orders Messrs?" he asked cheerfully, then handed us the menu.
"I'll have Dark Mocha" The usual order. I love the way they brew this coffee, strong enough to keep your senses awake for three days.
"Um, Oh! I'll have Butter and Caramel Frappe please." Duo said with a genki smile after browsing through the menu.
We had a little chat while waiting for our drinks. Or, at least, Duo was, as usual, endlessly ranting about anything he feels worth discussing. All I did was shake my head, nod, and talk, saying three words at a time at most. We continued our little conversation albeit Duo was doing all the talking as we sipped our drinks.
After that we took a stroll at the park. The snow had lessened considerably, but it was still freezing out here. It's a good thing the coffee I drank a while ago warmed me up inside. . . a little. I shivered and hugged myself as a cold wind blew. The next moment I felt Duo wrap his coat around me.
" You know, you should buy a thicker jacket." Duo teased. It has become his favorite hobby to get on my nerves ever since the day we met.
"Thanks for reminding me mister obvious." I reply sarcastically. "But how about you? You'll catch a cold."
"Doesn't matter! I'm a healthy. . . a. . . a. . . ACHOO!" He sneezed. "Whoops. S'cuse me." He grinned sheepishly.
"You're a healthy yet brainless baka." I finished the sentence for him.
"Meanie!" He childishly pouted.
"Let's go home. I don't want to take care of a sick idiot who's already mentally ill." I utter nonchalantly. Then, without even my consent, my body moved on its own will and pulled Duo closer, sharing his coat with him.
"Thanks." Duo mumbled.
And we walk back to my apartment.
~)-0-(~
I went to the bedroom to get a really thick blanket for each of us then wrapped myself with it. We moved the couch nearer to the fireplace and sat there, trying to warm ourselves up. At the corner of my eye I noticed Duo shivering, so I moved nearer to him and snuggled close, wrapping the blanket around both of us.
"Hey thanks." He whispered sleepily.
"Go to sleep. You look tired. You'll feel better by tomorrow." I said, trying really hard not to let concern show from my voice.
We stayed still for a long time, and I was on the verge of falling asleep when I heard Duo speak to me.
"Ne, Hee-chan. . . about last night. . . I. . ." He trailed off. I can clearly sense the hesitation in his voice.
Another edgy silence ensued, but I opted to keep my mouth shut. I didn't know what to say about it. Then he continued.
"Um, look, if. . . if you want to just forget about it. . . it's okay. I won't take it against you." He paused, then looked straight into my eyes. "But I want you to know. . . that it meant something to me."
So. . . it wasn't just because he was drunk. So then he. . . did it on purpose?
"I. . . I'm really sorry. I. . . I'll leave tomorrow if you like." He said, his voice having a hint of sadness.
Funny, I feel like I. . . Do I really want him to stay? This doesn't make sense. I've been alone all my life and now. . . why do I feel like the thought of him leaving me seems. . . sad. . .?
"I didn't say anything yet. Baka. I. . . don't want you to go."
He looks up at me, eyes gleaming with hope and. . . happiness.
Then I continue.
"Besides. . . who told you I wanted to forget about it?"
His happiness faded and was momentarily replaced with a shocked look. But then he registered what I said and beamed widely. Without warning, he pulled me into a really tight hug.
Another moment of silence came, only this time it was a more comfortable silence. Inside, I felt, for what seems to be the very first time in my entire life, real warmth.
And I felt the beginnings of a smile start to form on my lips.
=^w^= I wanted to write more on this chap. Believe me. But couldn't think of anything yet. But hey, at least I managed another one alive! ^^;;
Reply to reviews:
Shadow-Kat: See? I did continue. I just forgot about the soon part. XD
lora-helen: Wow! Such a hyperactive genki reviewer! I just LOOOOOVE your review. *dies laughing* anyway, the still sane part of me wants to say "Thanks~!!!" for your support and soooo sorry for taking so long to update. I hope I can finish this fic. I promise, I'll really try. ^^ *still laughing like an idiot*
Vic: Yup. Definitely right. With Duo around there's nothing you CAN"T expect. Muwahahahaha *laughs like the maniacal neko that she is* I'm glad you like the fic. Thanks!
Strider Battle: *panting hard* *takes a deep breath* *glomps Strider Battle back* ^^ Waiii~! I'm sooo happy you liked the previous chapter, I hope you like this one too. I did update. I just overlooked the SOON part. Hehe ^_^!
Again, sorry for the long update. I had a very busy sched. I never thought college could be sooooo demanding! Ack! But I'm glad I still managed to find time to work on this. I am NOT the type of writer who starts and doesn't finish, coz I myself am annoyed by those. ^_^! But I AM sorry for taking tooooo much time in working on this. *bows apologetically*
So there. I wouldn't want to keep you waiting now ne?
CHAPTER 2
My neck feels stiff. I think I got cramps or something. Tilt my head a little and hear a faint cracking sound. Oh. No wonder. I slept on the couch. Wait a minute. . . on the couch?
Then memories of what happened last night flash on my head. I feel my heart beating fast, and my breath is starting to get caught in my throat. Last night. . . was it real? My hand unconsciously moves up to my lips. Did he really. . .
I jump when I hear his voice.
"Oh. So. . . so you're. . . um. . . awake. Uh. . . 'morning!" Duo greets. He's stammering.
I'm not surprised that he's uncomfortable. Even I. . . I feel. . . awkward. An odd silence takes place, and I can feel the tension between us. It only lasted for a few seconds though. You know Duo. He could never stay quiet even if his life depended on it.
"So. . . uh. . . yeah, I cooked breakfast. Um, wanna eat?" He invites sheepishly.
"Su. . . sure." I stammer. Hey! I didn't know I was actually capable of that. Wow. Me, THE Heero Yuy actually. . . nervous??? Now that's a first in the history of mankind.
So I walk to the dining room with him. Once again there's uncomfortable silence between us. And it stayed until we finished eating, washed the dishes, and pretty much all throughout the entire morning.
We did nothing but sit on the couch and watch TV. By 11:30 Duo stood up and turned towards the kitchen.
"I'll go cook lunch. What do you want to eat?" He asked cheerfully, but the tenseness in his voice told me that he's plastering a forced smile.
I take the remote, switch off the TV and stand up as well.
"It doesn't matter. I'll go help. I don't have plans of paying you for being my personal chef you know." I say nonchalantly.
And he laughs.
"You know what Hee-chan? You're so mean!" He teased.
Even if it still feels a bit edgy, it feels less tense now. We had a bit of trouble deciding what to cook. Even if it's a bit embarrassing to admit, well, you see, the fridge was. . . let's just say almost empty. Almost. There was nothing left but some spoiled veggies, which we didn't dare smell, all the more eat. There were still a few edible enough, problem is, what to make of those. It's like having orange juice powder and coffee as ingredients for making an experimental concoction. It took us a good 45 minutes before Duo came up with something.
So we boiled, fried and seasoned. It turned out okay. I guess. Only, it was a bit too salty. We agreed to put a bit more salt to put some flavor into the dish, only, I think we put a little too much. Oh well, better having something to eat than having none at all, right?
After eating I went to the bathroom to take a shower. I put on a pair of jeans and a black turtle neck shirt. I think I'll go for a walk, and maybe drop by the nearby grocery store. I do have to replenish the contents of my fridge.
So I grab my jacket then open the door. I was just about to go out when Duo called.
"Oi! You going out? Wait for me! I'll just go take a shower. I won't take long. Promise!" He said then scampered into the bathroom.
"Fine." I mutter.
~)-0-(~
We walked a couple of blocks from my apartment then walk inside the grocery. We walk straight through the automatic sliding door and grabbed a basket for ourselves. I went to the aisles where I'll find the stuff that I need and Duo went to where he'll find his. After that we lined up and paid, then exited the store.
After that we went decided to take a snack at the cafeteria just at the street corner. It's small, but nonetheless well furnished. It picked a very good spot too, because from there, you could clearly see the nearby bay. I've made it a hobby to stay here on summer afternoons and watch the sunset. But now that it's still winter, it's not as much attractive. Although, watching the ships dock and leave is still a good view.
We went to the second floor and got one of the round coffee tables there.
"This is great!!! I love this scenery! Talk about Buena Vista! You sure know how to pick the best spots Hee-chan!" Duo exclaimed excitedly upon sitting, holding on to the railing as he marveled at the sight.
A young lad, about my age or so, approached us with a smile.
"May I take your orders Messrs?" he asked cheerfully, then handed us the menu.
"I'll have Dark Mocha" The usual order. I love the way they brew this coffee, strong enough to keep your senses awake for three days.
"Um, Oh! I'll have Butter and Caramel Frappe please." Duo said with a genki smile after browsing through the menu.
We had a little chat while waiting for our drinks. Or, at least, Duo was, as usual, endlessly ranting about anything he feels worth discussing. All I did was shake my head, nod, and talk, saying three words at a time at most. We continued our little conversation albeit Duo was doing all the talking as we sipped our drinks.
After that we took a stroll at the park. The snow had lessened considerably, but it was still freezing out here. It's a good thing the coffee I drank a while ago warmed me up inside. . . a little. I shivered and hugged myself as a cold wind blew. The next moment I felt Duo wrap his coat around me.
" You know, you should buy a thicker jacket." Duo teased. It has become his favorite hobby to get on my nerves ever since the day we met.
"Thanks for reminding me mister obvious." I reply sarcastically. "But how about you? You'll catch a cold."
"Doesn't matter! I'm a healthy. . . a. . . a. . . ACHOO!" He sneezed. "Whoops. S'cuse me." He grinned sheepishly.
"You're a healthy yet brainless baka." I finished the sentence for him.
"Meanie!" He childishly pouted.
"Let's go home. I don't want to take care of a sick idiot who's already mentally ill." I utter nonchalantly. Then, without even my consent, my body moved on its own will and pulled Duo closer, sharing his coat with him.
"Thanks." Duo mumbled.
And we walk back to my apartment.
~)-0-(~
I went to the bedroom to get a really thick blanket for each of us then wrapped myself with it. We moved the couch nearer to the fireplace and sat there, trying to warm ourselves up. At the corner of my eye I noticed Duo shivering, so I moved nearer to him and snuggled close, wrapping the blanket around both of us.
"Hey thanks." He whispered sleepily.
"Go to sleep. You look tired. You'll feel better by tomorrow." I said, trying really hard not to let concern show from my voice.
We stayed still for a long time, and I was on the verge of falling asleep when I heard Duo speak to me.
"Ne, Hee-chan. . . about last night. . . I. . ." He trailed off. I can clearly sense the hesitation in his voice.
Another edgy silence ensued, but I opted to keep my mouth shut. I didn't know what to say about it. Then he continued.
"Um, look, if. . . if you want to just forget about it. . . it's okay. I won't take it against you." He paused, then looked straight into my eyes. "But I want you to know. . . that it meant something to me."
So. . . it wasn't just because he was drunk. So then he. . . did it on purpose?
"I. . . I'm really sorry. I. . . I'll leave tomorrow if you like." He said, his voice having a hint of sadness.
Funny, I feel like I. . . Do I really want him to stay? This doesn't make sense. I've been alone all my life and now. . . why do I feel like the thought of him leaving me seems. . . sad. . .?
"I didn't say anything yet. Baka. I. . . don't want you to go."
He looks up at me, eyes gleaming with hope and. . . happiness.
Then I continue.
"Besides. . . who told you I wanted to forget about it?"
His happiness faded and was momentarily replaced with a shocked look. But then he registered what I said and beamed widely. Without warning, he pulled me into a really tight hug.
Another moment of silence came, only this time it was a more comfortable silence. Inside, I felt, for what seems to be the very first time in my entire life, real warmth.
And I felt the beginnings of a smile start to form on my lips.
=^w^= I wanted to write more on this chap. Believe me. But couldn't think of anything yet. But hey, at least I managed another one alive! ^^;;
Reply to reviews:
Shadow-Kat: See? I did continue. I just forgot about the soon part. XD
lora-helen: Wow! Such a hyperactive genki reviewer! I just LOOOOOVE your review. *dies laughing* anyway, the still sane part of me wants to say "Thanks~!!!" for your support and soooo sorry for taking so long to update. I hope I can finish this fic. I promise, I'll really try. ^^ *still laughing like an idiot*
Vic: Yup. Definitely right. With Duo around there's nothing you CAN"T expect. Muwahahahaha *laughs like the maniacal neko that she is* I'm glad you like the fic. Thanks!
Strider Battle: *panting hard* *takes a deep breath* *glomps Strider Battle back* ^^ Waiii~! I'm sooo happy you liked the previous chapter, I hope you like this one too. I did update. I just overlooked the SOON part. Hehe ^_^!
