The Tutor

Chapter 3

The Car

"So, whaddya think of the movie?" asked Duo. The movie was over and they were back in the car.

"Are you asking me if I was scared?" asked Wufei.

"You didn't like it?" Wufei could hear the disappointment in Duo's voice.

"I liked it fine," said Wufei. "Didn't you notice me jumping during the scary parts?"

"I was too busy being scared," confessed Duo. "And checking out all the couples making out in front of us. I forgot to tell you, horror flicks are make-out magnets."

"That was kind of awkward, I guess," said Wufei. "I was trying not to notice."

"Uh oh, I smell a virgin," teased Duo. "And I'm not talking about horror movies, either."

Wufei stiffened. "That's none of your business," he snapped.

"Hey, don't get your nose outta joint," Duo said, "It's not a big deal."

"So, I'm a nerd, and now I'm not cool enough for you to hang with because I'm not a slut," said Wufei. "Well, screw you!" he said, turning his back to Duo.

"I never said that," hissed Duo between his teeth. "What is your problem, anyway?"

"I don't have a problem," said Wufei, "Maybe it's you that has a problem."

"Whaddya mean by that?" asked Duo tightly.

"I mean," Wufei started, "I don't know what I mean," he ended lamely.

"You're pissed off because that moron that yanked my hair thought we were gay," said Duo quietly."

"No, that doesn't bother me," Wufei said earnestly. "I just got a little pissed because I thought you were letting me know that I'm boring. I know I'm not the usual kind of person you must hang out with. I'm not cool, and I don't care if I am or not."

"But that's what makes you so cool!" said Duo, reaching over and grabbing Wufei's arm. "And that martial arts stuff, I mean, I had no idea you could do that!"

"It's not just about kicking someone's ass, you know," said Wufei. "It's an art, a discipline."

"Well, I'd sure like to learn some of that art," said Duo. "With my big mouth, I need to learn how to keep goons like that from wiping the floor with me."

"I'd be glad to teach you, Duo," said Wufei eagerly. "You're naturally graceful, you'd be a natural."

"Really, Wu?" said Duo. Even in the dim lights of the parking lot, Wufei could see his eyes light up.

"Sure," said Wufei. "You can come to my house tomorrow morning if you want."

"GREAT!" said Duo. "This is gonna be fun!"

Wufei shook his head. "It's hard work, I'm warning you."

"I don't mind hard work, if it's fun," insisted Duo.

"So, you don't think I'm boring?" asked Wufei, hesitation in his voice.

"So, you think I'm graceful?" countered Duo, looking at Wufei out of the corner of his eyes.

Wufei blushed for about the tenth time that evening. "I just happened to notice."

"It must have been when you were staring at me," said Duo.

"I'm sorry, I'll try to quit doing that." Wufei ducked his head.

"Don't be sorry, I like it," said Duo. Wufei's head came up in surprise.

"I like you Wufei, and I think you like me, don't you?" asked Duo. "So, I don't mind if you like staring at me."

"It doesn't make you uncomfortable?" asked Wufei, licking his lips nervously.

"No," said Duo simply. "Am I making you uncomfortable?"

"A little," he confessed. "Not uncomfortable as much as tense. I'm too worried about whether you like me or not."

"You need to loosen up a little," said Duo. "You're gonna have a stroke before you're twenty."

Wufei laughed ruefully. "You might be right about that."

"Come here," said Duo, crooking his finger at Wufei.

"Why?" asked Wufei suspiciously.

"Just come a little closer," said Duo, "I promise I won't hurt you," he teased. "Besides, I'm sure you're more than capable of defending yourself."

Wufei slowly slid over on the seat. "Now turn around," instructed Duo.

Wufei turned sideways on the seat, facing away from Duo.

He felt Duo's hands on his shoulders and then his fingers began to dig into Wufei's tense muscles.

"You ARE tense," said Duo.

Wufei felt himself relaxing in spite of himself. "Where'd you learn to do this?" he asked Duo.

"I watch lots of Swedish porn," Duo said in his ear. Wufei jumped a little. "RELAX!" said Duo, "I was just kidding."

"My brother Solo is a masseur and a fitness trainer," he explained. "He works at a gym downtown."

"Oh," said Wufei, feeling a bit foolish, "you have to warn me when you're joking."

"Then it's not funny, idiot," said Duo softly, rolling his eyes.

Duo's breath tickled his ear and Wufei felt goose bumps come up on his arms and chest.

"Cold?" asked Duo in his ear, "I can turn on the car heater," he added.

"No, I'm not cold," said Wufei. "Your breath is tickling my ear."

Duo chuckled, "So, you're ticklish, huh?" He suddenly attacked Wufei's ribs, digging in his fingers.

"AH!!" Wufei screamed loudly, twisting around to get away from Duo's torturing fingers.

"Geez, Wufei, people are gonna think I'm raping you or sumthin!" said Duo, jumping back in the driver's seat.

"I can't believe you tickled me!" hissed Wufei, trying to catch his breath.

Suddenly, he began to laugh loudly, throwing his head back against the car seat.

"I can't remember the last time anyone tickled me," he said after a minute, wiping his eyes.

Duo shook his head, "You should laugh more, it sounds nice," he said.

"You make me laugh, Duo," said Wufei.

"That's me, the big joker," said Duo.

Wufei looked at him. Duo wasn't smiling. He looked a little grim, in fact.

"I didn't mean that all you're good for is a laugh," said Wufei.

"I'm just being a moody bastard," said Duo, starting the car.

"Isn't everyone, sometimes?" shrugged Wufei.

Duo nodded. "I need to take you home, it's nine thirty and I promised Solo I'd have his car back by ten."

"So, you're going to come tomorrow morning?" asked Wufei.

"Sure," said Duo. "I'll give you my phone number so you can call and make sure I get up. I like to sleep in on Saturdays."

"Okay," said Wufei. "I'll do that."

"I had fun," said Duo, minutes later as they pulled in front of Wufei's house. "Even with that jerk off snatching me bald-headed," he added with a grin, touching the back of his head and wincing a little. "I'll be sleeping on my stomach tonight!"

"Me too," said Wufei. "See you in the morning."

"Wufei?" said Duo suddenly. Wufei paused, about to open the car door.

He raised his eyebrows questioningly at Duo. "Do you mind if I?...never mind," he mumbled, looking away.

"Do I mind what?" asked Wufei, bending closer to catch what Duo was asking him.

"DoyoumindifIkissyou?" asked Duo in one exhalation.

Wufei was slightly surprised to discover that he wasn't at all shocked by Duo's request.

"I don't mind," he whispered. "But I've never, um, done that. With anyone," he added. "I mean, I don't know if I know how."

"Come here," said Duo for the second time that evening. He put one hand on either side of Wufei's face and gently pressed his lips against Wufei's.

"See, it's easy," he whispered in a husky voice.

"Well sure," said Wufei, "I know how to kiss like that." He smiled at Duo shyly.

Duo reached up again and found Wufei's face. This time he opened his mouth and Wufei felt Duo's tongue flicker against his lips. He felt like his body was on fire.

"How about that?" asked Duo, still holding Wufei's face.

"That was new," Wufei croaked. Duo kissed him again and this time, Wufei opened his mouth and their tongues met and entwined for a few seconds before they pulled back, panting.

"You learn quick," said Duo staring at Wufei's mouth.

"You're a good tutor," said Wufei.

The porch light came on. "I gotta go," he said, opening the car door. "I'll see you in the morning."

Duo nodded. "I'll be here." He watched as Wufei walked up to the door and a woman opened it for him; his mother, apparently.

"Goodnight, Fei," he said under his breath and drove off.