This story is dedicated to WhiteWolfSearching who unknowingly inspired me. Plus, she is a great person to talk to (especially with her witty phrase 'lol') Hehe, sorry, ALRIGHT! To you! glomps WWS
Warnings and Disclaimer on first page, please read!
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CHAPTER 6
~*~7 Weeks since operation ~*~
Saturday morning Duo awoke feeling sick again. He spent half his morning in the bathroom. This is not good, 1 have lunch with Heero at noon, Crap! I only have an hour left! The phone began to ring as he emerged, slightly dizzy. He stumbled over.
"Hello?"
"Is this Duo?" Duo nodded, then answered with a croaked yes. He had never gotten a vid-phone; these old, puke yellow ones were more interesting;and besides you lost the joy of meeting someone and actually seeing there face if you could see them on the phone.
"Duo, this is Dr. Croats, could you come down to the office Monday?"
"I suppose I could take the day off again, why?" He sat down shakily.
"As you know there was a number of treatments we were giving Norris . . . unnecessarily. We need to run some tests on you and make sure nothing has gone wrong."
Duo sat upright. "You mean something could be wrong?" He stood, but his legs weren't quite ready for that. He fell with an audible thud. His body weak and tired, gave in to unconsciousness.
"Duo!? Duo are you there?! DUO!!"
~*~*~ (I was gonna stop last chapter there but it didn't work)
Heero jumped in his car, finally ready. He had taken the morning off and would be working the evening shift instead. He had spent half the morning in his office and the other half deciding where to take Duo. He had decided on Japanese restaurant on the outskirts of town. He didn't know if Duo liked sushi, but he did so it was worth a shot. He pulled up to Duo's apartment, walked inside. He knocked.
No response. He knocked again, harder. Once more he knocked. Getting nothing, he tried the door. It was unlocked. Maybe he was getting ready, or in the shower. He walked in.
"DUO!? I let myself in, the door was unlocked!" The apartment was silent. He peeked around a corner, and to his dismay saw Duo on the floor in a sprawling heap, the ancient phone laying abandoned near by.
Heero gasped and ran to his side, "Duo? Can you hear me?" He was torn, he knew it would be irrational to rush him to a hospital but here was his date lying unconscious on the floor. He hastily kneeled on the floor next to his braided companion. He grabbed the phone and listened, but all there was was the busy signal droning on. He hung it up and shook Duo slightly, who in turn trembled in his hands. He was pale, but didn't seem dangerously ill, perhaps he had never fully recovered from his illness a week ago. Heero debated what to do. He felt as if he should rush him to the hospital, but he didn't know what was wrong yet. He looked worriedly at the beautiful young man next to him.
First things first he had to get him somewhere other than the floor, he gathered up Duo's slightly shaking form and began carrying him around, exploring as he looked for a place to rest the ill man. Duo was chill, and as a tremor ran through him Heero clutched Duo closer to himself He saw a leather couch, with a black blanket draped over it. He tenderly wrapped Duo up, and laid him on the couch, then he sat on the edge and wondered what he should do. People passed out all the time, for many different reasons and Duo had been sick, in fact he still looked a tad bit ill.
He should probably cancel there reservations. As that random thought invaded his thoughts a knock sounded on the door. Heero debated answering and decided too. He peered through the keyhole, seeing nothing threatening, he cautiously opened the door. A young man stood there, a white lab coat with a stethoscope, he was tall, dark brown hair with pale, ghostlike skin.
"Yes?" The man tried to walk in, but Heero stayed in his way. The young man looked at him impatiently.
"I need to see Duo, our office was on the phone with him when suddenly we were no longer gaining any response from him. They sent me here to check on him."
Heero dubiously let the man in. He led him to the living room, where Duo was laying on the couch. Duo stirred slightly as the man settled into the couch next to him and began examining Duo. Heero growled slightly in the back of his throat, as the doctor's hands got a bit personal for him.
The man turned around, "Could you leave a moment, I have to check something, Duo may not want you here when I do." Heero glared ferociously at him, but left, though staying near the room, just in case. He waited impatiently, mentally sorting out the situation. Duo was sick, it was awfully convenient he had been on the phone with a doctor's office, and if he really was, did that mean Duo was sick?
The dark haired man returned, announcing Duo was awake and would be fine. They both eyed each other, taking the others measure. The silence grew and the young doctor shifted uncomfortably, before turning away. (A/n: this is the point where my foot has fallen irritably asleep . . . GAGH! I can't take it anymore!!!!!! WAKE UP!) Heero walked back into the room, where Duo was unwrapping himself from the blankets, and heading for Heero. Heero frowned.
"You probably shouldn't be moving, you were awfully pale," Duo grinned winsomely up at him.
"Yes, but I am fine now, it was nothing. I swear, I am going to go get ready and then we can go . . ." Duo's happy, chattery voice trailed off. "Unless you no longer want to go . . . ?" Heero began voicing his objections, and Duo's grin fell right off his face. "If you don-"
"No! Duo I still want to, but you were sick, passed out on the floor!" He motioned excitedly with his hands. "I don't think it's a goo-"
"Ask the doctor over there, he will tell you it's fine," Looking at the doctor he waited.
"He can go, as long as there isn't too much excitement, where are you planning on going?"
Heero looked at him, he wasn't supposed to side with Duo, reluctantly he answered. "Saka to sushi [1] It's a quiet place on the edge of town."
Duo grinned and with no further argument, he ran up the stairs to get ready. Once again an awkward silence reigned, as Heero glared suspiciously at the doctor. The young uncomfortable under Heero's intense scrutiny, buckled and clear his throat."
"What did you say your name was again?"
"I didn't."
"Ah, well then, may I inquire as to your name?"
"Yuy."
"Ah." Duo came bounding down the stairs once more, braid flying as he came to an enthusiastic stop in front of Heero. He was feeling much better, the doctor having reassured him. His energy resupplied from the excitement of going out with the intriguing Heero. All that was left of his misadventure was shadows under his eyes and a pale lean look. Leading the way jauntily, he opened the front door, grabbing a jacket from a nearby window and ushering everyone out, he commenced locking the door.
They parted ways with the doctor, whose name Duo couldn't remember for the life of him, left in his very expensive Mercedes. Duo glanced around, knowing Heero couldn't ride his bike with him, he only had one helmet. Heero strode purposefully toward his automobile and got in, indicating that Duo should do likewise. Heero kept his eyes warily on Duo at all times, not trusting that he was alright. He didn't know what it was exactly that had made him so upset the first time but he didn't want to feel that again.
The drive into town was filled with small talk, impersonal questions about impertinent things. Duo talked with an unrivaled enthusiasm that Heero allowed himself to be wrapped up in. The restaurant oozed of class and privelage. Duo looked around uncomfortably, this wasn't a place he often frequented. Heero glanced around and caught the waiter's eye. He rushed over with a bow and spoke in thick Japanese. Heero responded likewise, as Duo shifted self consciously. They were brought quickly to a table, and there Duo curiously glanced around. His jaw dropped.
Norris.
Norris was here, but that's not what shocked him the most. No the greatest shock was who he was with . . .
tsuzuku
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[1] umm I can't think of a name to save my life . . . if you do, tell me please ^^
If any nice person out there was wondering my foot did wake up! ~.^
Many thanks to the wonderful people who reviewed! I really do appreciate them, and feel free to leave suggestions. More will probably be out soon, I have most of the story planned from here on in. Although I feel like I am making it impossible to have Heero and Duo have a calm date. ^_^
Ü White Wolf Searching: Hehe, thanks for betaing this for me! Tis your fault, but shh I won't tell anyone else.
Ü Emily Hato: HAHA! I have Toya! Ahaha! ^_^
Ü Maharets White Lily: I love your pen name . . . (well I am not sure it is, I love the name you signed with) I am not sure if this one is longer but the next will be.
Ü Rei: o.O Are your reviews disappearing? Mine have done that be4. Hehe, thanks you so much for your review. Hehe, yea the date is not working for them is it? Hmm, I think you should update Haunted . . . soon, cause it was soo awesome!
Ü devylzangyl: Whoa, that is a unique penname . . . I like it! I will explain that later, worry not! ^_^
Ü ShadowDragon58: I have actually been stewing about there reactions too. I don't have it all planned but I think I have an idea. I am sure Duo will be happy though
Alright again, major thanks, if I missed anyone I apologize deeply. I will have the next chapter out soon, in a week or at 5 reviews whatever comes first! ^_^
~Annie
