Chapter 11
Disclaimer: I don't own Gundam Wing. Sorry for the long wait in getting this chapter out but I've been really stressed recently. Note: Chapter 10 was just a lemon so none of the plot has been missed. Kay?
Pairings - R1 and 1x2x1 in this chapter
Heero smiled slightly, a slight upturn of his lips, as he glanced down at Duo sleeping in his arms. Duo's hair had been unraveled during what had transpired earlier and he was cuddled up against Heero's chest. Heero's thoughts turned to the man then, the thought that he was still alive roaming around somewhere sent chills down his spine. He was terrified that he might be captured again, or worse… that he was doing the same things he had done to Heero to someone else at that very moment. He looked down at Duo again and nuzzled his face into Duo's hair taking in his scent. He wrapped his arms more possessively around him. It didn't matter to Heero if something happened to himself, but he swore that he would protect Duo from all harm no matter what it took.
"Mm… Good morning," Duo said sleepily stirring.
"Good morning," Heero said softly, tightening his grip around Duo. "How do you feel?" Heero asked.
"A little sore, but other then that fantastic!" Duo said leaning up to kiss Heero.
"I'm glad," Heero said once they separated.
"I didn't realize you could be so caring! You're always so uptight!" Duo teased sitting up.
"Baka," Heero said affectionately, sitting up as well.
"Ack! We had guests last night and we completely forgot all about them!" Duo shouted. Heero turned bright red and hurried out of bed. He simply hoped that Quatre hadn't decided to peek or anything. They both got dressed with lightning speed and hurried out to the living room. Nobody was insight but there was a note on the coffee table.
'Since you two are obviously busy, we'll let ourselves out. Good luck to both of you, and don't worry… Quatre never peaked. We'll meet up again tomorrow.
Sincerely – Wufei'
"Well, that puts two of our worries to rest," Heero said relieved.
"Are you hungry? I can order breakfast," Duo suggested.
"Just what are you going to order?" Heero asked suspiciously.
"Pizza, of course! It's the food that's good no matter what time or where it is!" Duo said with a big grin.
"No! There's no way you're ordering pizza for breakfast!" Heero said firmly.
"Okay then, what do you suggest? I can't cook and I can't think of anything else we could order…" Duo was quickly interrupted by Heero.
"I'll cook," Heero stated.
"You?" Duo asked incredulously.
"Yes, I can do more then simply fire a gun and pilot a mobile suit," Heero growled.
"I figured that but, cooking? No offense but you don't look like you can cook," Duo said grinning.
"Omae o korosu," Heero growled.
"Hold it! You can't cook until you do one thing for me," Duo said grinning evilly.
"Just what is that…?" Heero asked suspiciously.
"You have to wear this while you're cooking!" Duo said, whipping a pink frilly apron with a heart on it out of nowhere.
"Where did you get that?" Heero asked once he had recovered from shock.
"I have no idea but it will look great on you!" Duo said smiling. Heero stared at Duo in disbelief, incapable of intelligent speech.
"No way! There is no way in hell that I'd be caught dead in that thing!" Heero shouted once he had recovered.
"Pwease! Pwetty Pwease Hee-chan!" Duo clutched the apron to his chest and stared up at Heero with puppy-dog eyes.
"Oh no! You can't trick me. There is no way you can get me to wear that! Don't look at me like that!" Heero's resolve visibly crumbled as Duo stared at him. "Oh fine! But if anyone finds out about this…" Heero threatened, snatching the apron from Duo.
"Yay!" Duo smiled, leaning in and kissing Heero. Heero quickly tied on the apron and walked into the kitchen. Duo sat himself down at the table where he had a perfect view of the Japanese pilot in his apron. Heero made breakfast as efficiently as he performed anything else, if a little awkwardly since he felt Duo's eyes glued to him. Finally, he set a stack of pancakes and an omelet in front of Duo and a shorter stack of pancakes for himself. Duo's eyes brightened and he quickly stuffed his face while Heero took off the apron and sat down to methodically eat his breakfast. Heero was startled at how fast he got full and realized he hadn't been eating much prier to this. "It's delicious!" Duo shouted happily, pausing in his gluttony.
"I'm glad," Heero said tenderly.
"Now that we've eaten our fill, what do you want to do?" Duo asked. Heero opened his mouth to say something when the phone rang.
"I'll get it," Heero said as Duo started to get up. "Hello?" Heero asked as he picked the phone up.
"Heero?" a female voice asked on the other side.
"Relena," Heero stated, his grip tightening on the phone, "what brings this call?"
"I've been worried about you," Relena said softly.
"I'm fine, there's no need to worry," Heero said, a bit sharper then he had intended.
"Oh, okay… I was just wondering if we could get together some time… I haven't seen you since…" she trailed off and Heero hated her for him. He tensed up even more until Duo came over and placed his hands on his shoulder.
"What did you have in mind?" Heero managed to say, simply because of Duo's reassuring touch.
"Well, I'm holding a party all of the delegates from the Earth and Colonies will be there, and they want the gundam pilots there too," Relena said.
"I don't think…" Heero trailed off.
"It might be fun," Duo whispered in his ear.
"All right, when and where is it?" Heero said to Duo's prompting.
"That's wonderful! It'll be tomorrow night at 7 o'clock at the prime minister's mansion," Relena stated, happiness dripping from her voice.
"All right, we'll be there," Heero said absently.
"We?" Relena asked, an unreadable emotion in her voice.
"Duo too, you did say they wanted to see the gundam pilots, right?" Heero stressed the plural for emphasis.
"Of course!" Relena said, but there was still something hidden in her voice. "I can't wait to see you again! Bye!" Relena bubbled. Heero was very relieved when he heard the click of her hanging up.
"Why?" Heero growled at Duo.
"Because it will be good for you! You need to learn to open up! Not to mention, sooner or later you'll have to face Relena, and isn't sooner better then later!" Duo scolded.
"I suppose you're right, but you owe me now, for both the apron and Relena," Heero stated smirking.
"Oh? And what are your demands?" Duo said smiling innocently at him.
"I think you know very well what I want," Heero said growling possessively and pulling Duo in for a kiss. Duo broke off and smirked at Heero.
"Oh you naughty boy! I think I've been a bad influence on you!" Duo laughed before leaning in for another kiss.
A/N: FINALLY!!! I wasn't sure if I'd ever get this chapter done . Summer break is coming up which means I SHOULD be able to get the next chapter up faster. Unfortunately with summer comes summer school… crap…