Death and the Dark Angel-Chapter 7- Enter the Twins.
An: Yay...another chapter! hopefully I'll get some more reviews. Looks like I'm finally over my dry spell in creativity. eheh.
Disclaimer: GW and SM does not belong to me....the plot and original characters however do...so...BACK OFF ::growls::
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I sighed sadly. 'Why did Karasu run off so fast? Does the thought of us being a couple disgust her?' I flinched at the icy lance of pain I felt at that thought. I smiled wryly and glanced at my hands.'Why would she want any part of these blood stained hands. I shook my head and stuck my hands in my pockets making my way to the nearest cafe or restaurant. My stomach growled. It was definitely time for breakfast. I turned and walked into the cafe. I waited to be seated and turned to look outside the window with a bored expression. I was in another world when suddenly someone crashed into me. Hard. I was caught completely off guard and went stumbling backwards the person landing atop me. I blinked in confusion as I realized a girl about my age had walked into me. She was gorgeous. Long dark lashes framed her ice blue eyes. Her hair framed her heart shaped face as it fell in waves and curls to her shoulders. Her crimson lips parted as she let out a surprised gasp. I blinked again.
"I'm so sorry!" She stammered. I smiled.
"No problem. " I stood and helped her up. To my surprise she wobbled and leaned against me for balance. "Hey....are you ok? " I asked bracing her against me least she fall and get hurt. I mean what gentleman wouldn't? She looked up at me and replied in a soft voice.
"Weak ankles."
Karasu stopped at the door her stomach dropping at the sight before her. Duo had his arms wrapped about a blue haired girl who looked up at him affectionately it seemed. Drawing in a breath she silently turned and ran down the street trying to clear her mind of that image. 'Why does it hurt so much?! Its not as if I expected him to like me in return...' She closed her eyes blinking away the tears as she hit something soft. She blinked. Looking up her hazel eyes met amethyst.
"K-kurai?" Kurai nodded evidently surprised.
"Karasu......are those tears?" His eyes softened. She didn't hesitate in wrapping her arms around him and sobbing softly while leaning into his embrace. His arms encircled her pulling her close in a soothing gesture. "Sh..Daijobu Kara-chan...." She looked up and he gently wiped the tears from her eyes. 'Its just like before.....when we first met......he's always been there.....yes.....he did some bad things....but...'
"Can we get out of here?" Was the soft whisper that left her lips her own voice a stranger to her ears.
" Yes...whatever you want." Kurai looked about making sure that they were not in anyone's view he disappeared with Karasu.
Moments later they appeared within Kurai's dorm room. Karasu looked about curiously as he let her go looking around. Her eyes fell upon a picture of them both together smiling. 'We were so happy...' He stood behind her his hands upon her shoulders.
"I remember that day don't you? " Karasu nodded. His eyes softened. "Can't we go back to those times? " Karasu stiffened and turned to face him. She felt her contempt for him lessen. 'how can I hate him..?' She thought sadly. She didn't resist as he lowered his lips to hers.She felt his hand lower as he softly cupped her breast in his hand through the thin material of her shirt. She moaned her body receptive to his ministrations much to her own surprise. Yes this was how it was supposed to be...he loved her and she loved him...didn't she? Was this right? The thoughts ran through her mind her heart pained in confusion. His kisses continued making a trail on her neck as his hands moved to remove her shirt. She relaxed into his caresses when a single name sounded in her memory. Images of him flashed through her head as Kurai began to lead her to the bed working her shirt off.
'Duo...' Suddenly as if she had come back to reality,the memories of the anger and betrayal he had caused her to feel returned. She pushed him away fixing her shirt.
"No." Kurai blinked his eyes hurt.
"Why do you stop it?" Kurai sighed in frustration. "You seemed to want to before."
"I don't even know why I came here. It isn't right. You betrayed me.....I shouldn't be here." Kurai sighed again.
" How many times must I remind you... The lies that Yuki told you were out of jealousy. I love you Karasu.." He reached out and carressed her cheek cupping her face towards his. She turned away.
"You lied to me..I don't want that to happen again. I need to figure things out...Gomen nasai.. " She turned and walked out. Kurai stood there mouth agape. His eyes narrowed.
"Damn that Duo Maxwell." His eyes glittered coldly his mouth drawn into an angry line before he spoke once more. "Ame will make sure he suffers.." He smiled icily as he disappeared.
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I let the girl stand and turned to be seated. I walked to my seat and something attracted my attention from the corner of my eye. I blinked. "Karasu....." I whispered. She had run by.' Was she running from someone?' I felt a knot grow in my stomach at the thought. I turned muttering a goodbye to the baffled waitress and left the restaurant in hopes to catch up to Karasu. I spotted her.....she wasn't alone. 'Kurai? ' I saw the way he held her in his arms comforting her..my blood boiled in jealousy as my eyes narrowed. I was shocked as if someone had punched me in the stomach as I saw Karasu wrap her arms around him and bury her head into his chest. 'She wants to be held?' I fought for air and turned away and walked quickly my eyes stinging as tears threatened to fall I looked down at the sidewalk and continued to walk. 'So she has him? No wonder she left so fast before......its because she already has someone. ' I walked into the same girl that had fallen on me before. I took a breath and flashed a trademark grin.
" Hey... I never did get your name." The girl smiled.
"The name's Ame. and you are?"
"Duo Maxwell pleased to meet ya. " She held out her hand to shake mine. 'Might as well try this....seems as if Karasu has someone ..so what's the harm?' I kissed her hand with an extravagant flair. She giggled. I stood.
"Would ya like to go for a bite to eat?" Ame looked thrilled nodding happily.
"I'd love to!" She hugged me much to my surprise and I blinked before hugging her back. 'Affectionate one.....heh...' She let go and I led the way back into the restaurant and we were seated. The waitress looked at me oddly as she handed us the menus. I smiled.
"Hello again...eheh..." She nodded and I glanced out the window as Ame ordered her food. I blinked as I saw a sullen looking Karasu make her way by. 'Karasu........' I frowned and looked at the waitress and began to order.
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Karasu opened the window and crept into the room. Once inside she closed the window behind her quietly. She felt the tears come. They made their way down her face leaving trails of moisture in their wake. She felt as if she were falling apart. 'What's happening? Why does everything hurt so much....Duo.....' She thought silently. the tears continued to fall as she let out a quiet sob. Her heart was breaking all over again. She made her way to her bed. She lay there tears silently falling to dampen her pillow and stray strands of hair, closing her eyes while wrapping her arms around herself trying to ease the pain to no avail. Her body shook as she cried silently. Time passed and this continued until she fell asleep exhausted the tears still fresh on her sleeping face.
Yuki watched with a satisfied smirk. 'So the little bitch gets her heart broken? Damn straight. Thats what you get for stealing Kurai from me little raven. The worst is yet to come.' Yuki laughed coldly before disappearing.
Usagi shuddered and Heero's eyes narrowed. Even he felt that something was terribly wrong. They both stood and made their way to the bedroom Usagi opened the door as they silently walked inside. Usagi looked Karasu over. She gasped softly a hand to her mouth.
"Rasu-chan..." She looked over at Heero with sad eyes. "She cried herself to sleep....." she whispered. Heero took her hand in his and led her out of the room quietly closing the door behind them both. Usagi looked up at him questioningly.
"Usagi I can't stand to see you so sad.." Usagi blinked a slight blush coloring her cheeks.
"You..can't?"
"Iie...its as if whenever you're pained.....I am as well..." Heero smiled wryly. "I suppose I'm not making much sense am I?" Usagi paused before replying.
"I think I understand you..."
"Then you understand that I'm beginning to feel things that go further than friendship?" Heero replied softly his eyes on the floor.
"You mean..." Usagi could scarcely believe her ears.
"Hai..I do like you as more then a friend..."
" Heero-kun...I can't believe it...." Usagi draped her arms around him in a hug. "I hope you know...I've been thinking the same way for a few days....." She smiled her sapphire eyes sparkling with mirth.
"I have a question."
"Hai heero-kun?"
"Will you go to the winter formal with me?" Usagi nodded enthusiastically.
"Of course I would." Heero could barely contain himself as he swept her up into his arms in a warm embrace.
"You've made my day Usagi."
"And you've made mine Heero-kun." He smiled at her.
"I love it when you're happy Usagi." He held her stroking her hair as they stood for a long moment within each other's arms.
Duo waved to Ame as she closed her apartment door. Turning he shoved his hands in his pockets suddenly feeling cold. 'What's wrong with me.....it hurts..but why?' He shook his head as if to rid himself of the feelings. He sighed as he walked along. 'Bored bored...I'm bored.....' He took out his cell phone with a slight smile.
"Might as well call Heero,see what he's up to." He dialed the number and waited. It rang. and rang....and rang again before flustered Duo finally hung up. He paused and looked at his phone and felt the urge to call Karasu. 'Should I?' He bit his lower lip before shrugging and dialing her number. It rang. It rang twice more before she picked up and answered softly.
"Moshi moshi..."
"Hey Karasu...did I wake ya or somethin'?" Karasu's eyes widened as she recognized the voice. She blinked and took a breath before responding.
"Kinda...but it's ok...I should be awake anyway.." There was a momentary silence before the braided pilot spoke once more.
"Are you ok? I mean....not that you sound bad or anything.....its just...I was wonderin' if you were...alright...ya know? " His voice was apprehensive. Nervous almost it seemed as he fidgeted as he continued to make his way towards her apartment. Karasu looked down swallowing the lump in her throat.
"Last I checked I was fine." She said making her voice sound cheerful in spite of her true condition. A tear silently made its way down her face as she wiped it away.
"Is it ok if I come over?" Duo said arriving at the lobby of the building. Karasu cleared her throat.
"eh...sure...Its fine....just give me a minute to get ready,k? " Duo didn't hear the last of what she said as he responded happily.
"I'll be right up." Karasu sputtered as she heard a click and he was gone. She blinked and turned off her phone slowly letting it fall to her lap. 'He's coming now?! ah...damn...gotta get ready....not that it matters but I must look like shit...ick.....' She gathered her things and ran into the bathroom to get showered. 'Damn damn damn.' She thought annoyed.
Usagi and Heero eventually left each other's arms startled at the sudden knock at the door.
"W-who's there?" Usagi managed to say after a moment the knocking not ceasing.
"Its Duo...can I come in?" Usagi smiled at Heero and he nodded.
"Hai Duo come in its open." He said abnormally talkative that day. Duo opened the door and walked in slowly locking it behind him
"Eh...where's Karasu?" Duo looked around and raised a quizzical brow noticing how close his two companions stood. "Hey.....am I interruptin' somethin' for you two." He grinned. Usagi and Heero shared a glance and looked at their braided friend with a small smile.
"Heero's taking me to the winter formal." Duo nearly fell over in shock. The look was so classic Usagi couldn't resist the urge to snap a picture. He was dumbfounded and Heero chuckled the sound of his rich laughter making Usagi's smile widen.
"Wow.....I-I don't know what to say to that one.....I never would thought of that..." He smiled. "Finally!" He smirked. Heero smiled slightly. Usagi giggled now full of more happiness than ever.
"So Duo-kun who are you taking to the winter formal? " She said raising an eyebrow. Duo grinned sheepishly.
"Eheheh......ehe...About that......I still haven't found the lucky girl that will be at my side that night. " His mind went to Karasu for a moment and he dismissed the thought. "I was thinkin' of asking Karasu.....but...it seems whatever problem she and Kurai had has been reconciled...I saw them hugging....." Usagi gasped and paled visibly causing Heero to frown and place a comforting hand on her shoulder. "You act as if......there's somethin' wrong Usagi-chan......what is it?" Usagi blinked the mirth now gone from her eyes.
"Iie...they're not together. Karasu must be upset about something. Kurai and her.......have a past......" Usagi trailed off leaving Duo there his eyes narrowing.
"Did he ever hurt her?" He asked softly anger blazing in his indigo eyes. Usagi looked away.
"Emotionally yes...I don't know about physically. "
"Karasu........" His eyes softened. He looked as if his heart was breaking. Heero and Usagi shared a worried glance. Duo did not look like the jovile braided pilot and prankster he was notoriously known to be. He looked full of sorrow and he seemed to diminish in stature as he looked down his fists clenching. " I knew I didn't like the Kurai guy from day one. There had to be a reason that I knew deep inside. And I guess I kinda figured it out just now. " Duo shifted his weight and looked up as he saw Karasu exit the bathroom her hair wet and loose the wet ringlets framing her face in such a way that he was breathless upon seeing her. Duo blinked and smiled. He seemed to be a different person all together. He smiled as he gathered the courage to ask the girl that had unknowingly earned his affection from the start an important question...
"Karasu..I have a question.."
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Mua ha ha ha ha ! A cliffhanger....i'm so mean ::grins:: heheh well if ya wanna see how this turns out...heheh hm....should i make it get happier or more morbid? Hey...it all depends..review your input could play an important part in how this turns out. ^_^ ja mata minna-san!
An: Yay...another chapter! hopefully I'll get some more reviews. Looks like I'm finally over my dry spell in creativity. eheh.
Disclaimer: GW and SM does not belong to me....the plot and original characters however do...so...BACK OFF ::growls::
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I sighed sadly. 'Why did Karasu run off so fast? Does the thought of us being a couple disgust her?' I flinched at the icy lance of pain I felt at that thought. I smiled wryly and glanced at my hands.'Why would she want any part of these blood stained hands. I shook my head and stuck my hands in my pockets making my way to the nearest cafe or restaurant. My stomach growled. It was definitely time for breakfast. I turned and walked into the cafe. I waited to be seated and turned to look outside the window with a bored expression. I was in another world when suddenly someone crashed into me. Hard. I was caught completely off guard and went stumbling backwards the person landing atop me. I blinked in confusion as I realized a girl about my age had walked into me. She was gorgeous. Long dark lashes framed her ice blue eyes. Her hair framed her heart shaped face as it fell in waves and curls to her shoulders. Her crimson lips parted as she let out a surprised gasp. I blinked again.
"I'm so sorry!" She stammered. I smiled.
"No problem. " I stood and helped her up. To my surprise she wobbled and leaned against me for balance. "Hey....are you ok? " I asked bracing her against me least she fall and get hurt. I mean what gentleman wouldn't? She looked up at me and replied in a soft voice.
"Weak ankles."
Karasu stopped at the door her stomach dropping at the sight before her. Duo had his arms wrapped about a blue haired girl who looked up at him affectionately it seemed. Drawing in a breath she silently turned and ran down the street trying to clear her mind of that image. 'Why does it hurt so much?! Its not as if I expected him to like me in return...' She closed her eyes blinking away the tears as she hit something soft. She blinked. Looking up her hazel eyes met amethyst.
"K-kurai?" Kurai nodded evidently surprised.
"Karasu......are those tears?" His eyes softened. She didn't hesitate in wrapping her arms around him and sobbing softly while leaning into his embrace. His arms encircled her pulling her close in a soothing gesture. "Sh..Daijobu Kara-chan...." She looked up and he gently wiped the tears from her eyes. 'Its just like before.....when we first met......he's always been there.....yes.....he did some bad things....but...'
"Can we get out of here?" Was the soft whisper that left her lips her own voice a stranger to her ears.
" Yes...whatever you want." Kurai looked about making sure that they were not in anyone's view he disappeared with Karasu.
Moments later they appeared within Kurai's dorm room. Karasu looked about curiously as he let her go looking around. Her eyes fell upon a picture of them both together smiling. 'We were so happy...' He stood behind her his hands upon her shoulders.
"I remember that day don't you? " Karasu nodded. His eyes softened. "Can't we go back to those times? " Karasu stiffened and turned to face him. She felt her contempt for him lessen. 'how can I hate him..?' She thought sadly. She didn't resist as he lowered his lips to hers.She felt his hand lower as he softly cupped her breast in his hand through the thin material of her shirt. She moaned her body receptive to his ministrations much to her own surprise. Yes this was how it was supposed to be...he loved her and she loved him...didn't she? Was this right? The thoughts ran through her mind her heart pained in confusion. His kisses continued making a trail on her neck as his hands moved to remove her shirt. She relaxed into his caresses when a single name sounded in her memory. Images of him flashed through her head as Kurai began to lead her to the bed working her shirt off.
'Duo...' Suddenly as if she had come back to reality,the memories of the anger and betrayal he had caused her to feel returned. She pushed him away fixing her shirt.
"No." Kurai blinked his eyes hurt.
"Why do you stop it?" Kurai sighed in frustration. "You seemed to want to before."
"I don't even know why I came here. It isn't right. You betrayed me.....I shouldn't be here." Kurai sighed again.
" How many times must I remind you... The lies that Yuki told you were out of jealousy. I love you Karasu.." He reached out and carressed her cheek cupping her face towards his. She turned away.
"You lied to me..I don't want that to happen again. I need to figure things out...Gomen nasai.. " She turned and walked out. Kurai stood there mouth agape. His eyes narrowed.
"Damn that Duo Maxwell." His eyes glittered coldly his mouth drawn into an angry line before he spoke once more. "Ame will make sure he suffers.." He smiled icily as he disappeared.
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I let the girl stand and turned to be seated. I walked to my seat and something attracted my attention from the corner of my eye. I blinked. "Karasu....." I whispered. She had run by.' Was she running from someone?' I felt a knot grow in my stomach at the thought. I turned muttering a goodbye to the baffled waitress and left the restaurant in hopes to catch up to Karasu. I spotted her.....she wasn't alone. 'Kurai? ' I saw the way he held her in his arms comforting her..my blood boiled in jealousy as my eyes narrowed. I was shocked as if someone had punched me in the stomach as I saw Karasu wrap her arms around him and bury her head into his chest. 'She wants to be held?' I fought for air and turned away and walked quickly my eyes stinging as tears threatened to fall I looked down at the sidewalk and continued to walk. 'So she has him? No wonder she left so fast before......its because she already has someone. ' I walked into the same girl that had fallen on me before. I took a breath and flashed a trademark grin.
" Hey... I never did get your name." The girl smiled.
"The name's Ame. and you are?"
"Duo Maxwell pleased to meet ya. " She held out her hand to shake mine. 'Might as well try this....seems as if Karasu has someone ..so what's the harm?' I kissed her hand with an extravagant flair. She giggled. I stood.
"Would ya like to go for a bite to eat?" Ame looked thrilled nodding happily.
"I'd love to!" She hugged me much to my surprise and I blinked before hugging her back. 'Affectionate one.....heh...' She let go and I led the way back into the restaurant and we were seated. The waitress looked at me oddly as she handed us the menus. I smiled.
"Hello again...eheh..." She nodded and I glanced out the window as Ame ordered her food. I blinked as I saw a sullen looking Karasu make her way by. 'Karasu........' I frowned and looked at the waitress and began to order.
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Karasu opened the window and crept into the room. Once inside she closed the window behind her quietly. She felt the tears come. They made their way down her face leaving trails of moisture in their wake. She felt as if she were falling apart. 'What's happening? Why does everything hurt so much....Duo.....' She thought silently. the tears continued to fall as she let out a quiet sob. Her heart was breaking all over again. She made her way to her bed. She lay there tears silently falling to dampen her pillow and stray strands of hair, closing her eyes while wrapping her arms around herself trying to ease the pain to no avail. Her body shook as she cried silently. Time passed and this continued until she fell asleep exhausted the tears still fresh on her sleeping face.
Yuki watched with a satisfied smirk. 'So the little bitch gets her heart broken? Damn straight. Thats what you get for stealing Kurai from me little raven. The worst is yet to come.' Yuki laughed coldly before disappearing.
Usagi shuddered and Heero's eyes narrowed. Even he felt that something was terribly wrong. They both stood and made their way to the bedroom Usagi opened the door as they silently walked inside. Usagi looked Karasu over. She gasped softly a hand to her mouth.
"Rasu-chan..." She looked over at Heero with sad eyes. "She cried herself to sleep....." she whispered. Heero took her hand in his and led her out of the room quietly closing the door behind them both. Usagi looked up at him questioningly.
"Usagi I can't stand to see you so sad.." Usagi blinked a slight blush coloring her cheeks.
"You..can't?"
"Iie...its as if whenever you're pained.....I am as well..." Heero smiled wryly. "I suppose I'm not making much sense am I?" Usagi paused before replying.
"I think I understand you..."
"Then you understand that I'm beginning to feel things that go further than friendship?" Heero replied softly his eyes on the floor.
"You mean..." Usagi could scarcely believe her ears.
"Hai..I do like you as more then a friend..."
" Heero-kun...I can't believe it...." Usagi draped her arms around him in a hug. "I hope you know...I've been thinking the same way for a few days....." She smiled her sapphire eyes sparkling with mirth.
"I have a question."
"Hai heero-kun?"
"Will you go to the winter formal with me?" Usagi nodded enthusiastically.
"Of course I would." Heero could barely contain himself as he swept her up into his arms in a warm embrace.
"You've made my day Usagi."
"And you've made mine Heero-kun." He smiled at her.
"I love it when you're happy Usagi." He held her stroking her hair as they stood for a long moment within each other's arms.
Duo waved to Ame as she closed her apartment door. Turning he shoved his hands in his pockets suddenly feeling cold. 'What's wrong with me.....it hurts..but why?' He shook his head as if to rid himself of the feelings. He sighed as he walked along. 'Bored bored...I'm bored.....' He took out his cell phone with a slight smile.
"Might as well call Heero,see what he's up to." He dialed the number and waited. It rang. and rang....and rang again before flustered Duo finally hung up. He paused and looked at his phone and felt the urge to call Karasu. 'Should I?' He bit his lower lip before shrugging and dialing her number. It rang. It rang twice more before she picked up and answered softly.
"Moshi moshi..."
"Hey Karasu...did I wake ya or somethin'?" Karasu's eyes widened as she recognized the voice. She blinked and took a breath before responding.
"Kinda...but it's ok...I should be awake anyway.." There was a momentary silence before the braided pilot spoke once more.
"Are you ok? I mean....not that you sound bad or anything.....its just...I was wonderin' if you were...alright...ya know? " His voice was apprehensive. Nervous almost it seemed as he fidgeted as he continued to make his way towards her apartment. Karasu looked down swallowing the lump in her throat.
"Last I checked I was fine." She said making her voice sound cheerful in spite of her true condition. A tear silently made its way down her face as she wiped it away.
"Is it ok if I come over?" Duo said arriving at the lobby of the building. Karasu cleared her throat.
"eh...sure...Its fine....just give me a minute to get ready,k? " Duo didn't hear the last of what she said as he responded happily.
"I'll be right up." Karasu sputtered as she heard a click and he was gone. She blinked and turned off her phone slowly letting it fall to her lap. 'He's coming now?! ah...damn...gotta get ready....not that it matters but I must look like shit...ick.....' She gathered her things and ran into the bathroom to get showered. 'Damn damn damn.' She thought annoyed.
Usagi and Heero eventually left each other's arms startled at the sudden knock at the door.
"W-who's there?" Usagi managed to say after a moment the knocking not ceasing.
"Its Duo...can I come in?" Usagi smiled at Heero and he nodded.
"Hai Duo come in its open." He said abnormally talkative that day. Duo opened the door and walked in slowly locking it behind him
"Eh...where's Karasu?" Duo looked around and raised a quizzical brow noticing how close his two companions stood. "Hey.....am I interruptin' somethin' for you two." He grinned. Usagi and Heero shared a glance and looked at their braided friend with a small smile.
"Heero's taking me to the winter formal." Duo nearly fell over in shock. The look was so classic Usagi couldn't resist the urge to snap a picture. He was dumbfounded and Heero chuckled the sound of his rich laughter making Usagi's smile widen.
"Wow.....I-I don't know what to say to that one.....I never would thought of that..." He smiled. "Finally!" He smirked. Heero smiled slightly. Usagi giggled now full of more happiness than ever.
"So Duo-kun who are you taking to the winter formal? " She said raising an eyebrow. Duo grinned sheepishly.
"Eheheh......ehe...About that......I still haven't found the lucky girl that will be at my side that night. " His mind went to Karasu for a moment and he dismissed the thought. "I was thinkin' of asking Karasu.....but...it seems whatever problem she and Kurai had has been reconciled...I saw them hugging....." Usagi gasped and paled visibly causing Heero to frown and place a comforting hand on her shoulder. "You act as if......there's somethin' wrong Usagi-chan......what is it?" Usagi blinked the mirth now gone from her eyes.
"Iie...they're not together. Karasu must be upset about something. Kurai and her.......have a past......" Usagi trailed off leaving Duo there his eyes narrowing.
"Did he ever hurt her?" He asked softly anger blazing in his indigo eyes. Usagi looked away.
"Emotionally yes...I don't know about physically. "
"Karasu........" His eyes softened. He looked as if his heart was breaking. Heero and Usagi shared a worried glance. Duo did not look like the jovile braided pilot and prankster he was notoriously known to be. He looked full of sorrow and he seemed to diminish in stature as he looked down his fists clenching. " I knew I didn't like the Kurai guy from day one. There had to be a reason that I knew deep inside. And I guess I kinda figured it out just now. " Duo shifted his weight and looked up as he saw Karasu exit the bathroom her hair wet and loose the wet ringlets framing her face in such a way that he was breathless upon seeing her. Duo blinked and smiled. He seemed to be a different person all together. He smiled as he gathered the courage to ask the girl that had unknowingly earned his affection from the start an important question...
"Karasu..I have a question.."
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Mua ha ha ha ha ! A cliffhanger....i'm so mean ::grins:: heheh well if ya wanna see how this turns out...heheh hm....should i make it get happier or more morbid? Hey...it all depends..review your input could play an important part in how this turns out. ^_^ ja mata minna-san!