AGH! I am sorry! I just couldn't write anything ... puts head in hands It's Finals ... end of the year ... I just don't have time, so my chapters are going to be shorter . . . . not as short as this one though, this was short cause it was inbetween stuff. I needed to progress there relationship, without going into details.


I'm so sorry . . . ::bows:: this chapter is dedicated to TaraSaturn. ^^* Hope your day gets better . . . ::glomps::


Standard Disclaimer and the usual Warnings.


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CHAPTER 11


10 weeks


Hilde leaned back, frowning at the shuttle seat for being so uncomfortable. This vacation had certainly been a rollercoaster of emotions. Duo had been much happier, his hospital stay seemed to cheer him up. It was most likely not the hospital itself, something must have happened, and she supposed it had something to do with the mysterious young man named Heero. He didn't seem as anxious to talk around her as he did with Duo. He probably didn't trust her, she hadn't given him any reason too. But Duo. . . ? They were complete opposites, he could see Heero's reaction to Duo, Duo had a magnetic personality, he was funny, sweet and adorable. You wanted to trust him, to make him your friend, and Duo never took advantage of that. That was why he was such a catch . . . Hilde was attracted to him at first too, to bad he didn't swing that way. But now she had a best friend who she always could count on and a wonderful husband that she couldn't care more for.


She wondered what had Duo so attracted to this man, no doubt he was gorgeous, but so cold. His eyes held no emotion, his stance was stiff and forbearing. She just didn't understand, yet whenever Duo came back from spending time with Heero he was happy, not just happy, blissful. And he certainly spent a lot of time with him, not that he neglected her, but he seemed in constant conversation concerning Heero, especially the last few days before she left. Whatever the reason, he seemed to have caused a miraculous recovery in Duo.


Duo blossomed when he returned from the hospital, he began eating enthusiastically, running in the evenings, working again, just being active and happy. His apartment was eternally clean, he seemed to be running on an eternal adrenaline rush. The second night back, he went out with Heero and when he came home he brought him with her.


Hilde wasn't stupid, she liked to think of herself as a very perceptive person, but only now, on the plane ride home, did she think that Heero may have been part of the reason Duo was in the hospital in the first place. If so, why was Duo with him again. . . well that wasn't her business or her problem. Duo was a grown man, let him pass his own judgment. Besides his smile was truer than ever before, and he had confided that not a single kiss had been exchanged. He was so excited by that. It sounded like he wanted a different relationship than Norris', where they had a kissed on first date and run the bases and home by the fourth.


The fact that Heero wasn't forcing any physical relationship on Duo was good. It pleased her, and he went up a tiny bit in her ladder of acceptability. Did Heero know about Duo?

If he didn't and found out would he be angry? Hilde had intended to ask Duo, but the time never seemed right and she didn't want to come across as accusatory. She trusted Duo, he would make the right decision. Duo was a grown man, he could take care of himself. Besides, Hilde had had a feeling that those icy eyes melted around Duo, there was something about the way he addressed her and the way he addressed Duo that made her feel better. Maybe Duo had a prize in this guy, maybe he had finally gotten it right . . .


Tsuzuku


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Arigatou's


DevylZangyl: I took your advice and wrote from Hilde's POV ... not how I had originally planned but I don't mind how it turned out . . . except for the length. Thanks for the suggestion. ::bows::


gears: Well I tried ... grins more ... though a bit late ... should I have you come in at the last chapter and kill his ex? Hehe


chibidark Angel: ::laughs:: I laughed when I read your review. I agree, a proper start on a relationship ... I am glad at least you don't mind that the chapters short ... but ... it took me too long ... never again! I will try as much as humanly possible to get these out faster ... though it may be on Saturdays ....


WhiteWolfSearching: . Did you ever end up updating? Hmm, thanks for your review! glomps


Kuiya: Aw, thanks so much. I really appreciate your review. I will keep going and more often ... just for you! To be honest I did an MPREG after reading someone else's and thinking how well it could work. ^^* Well, the reason I updated is so that you wouldn't have to come after me ... but since it has been so long you may be on your way . . .


Du-kun: Hmm, don't put your incredible stories down like that! slaps lightly FOR SHAME! I am honored that you are reading my fic. . . . ^^*


Super Poodle: sweatdrops National Mullet Day .... ??? Hehe, way too much fun ... WHEE! (my brother snores like a bear .... that's who I based Duo's off of ... we can say it was your grandma though) I WANNA FLY LIKE A BABBOON! Lol


TaraSaturn: Hehe, to Duo She is hopeless isn't she .... glomps ^^* Ah well, glad you liked and thanks for your review . . .


Crissy10789: Alright, thanks for reading!


BladesofIce: I read that Stork for Sessha (and hopefully soon Stork for Sano) those are hilarious ... wow, thanks for recommending! Thanks for your review! feels loved


Kayla: I AM SORRY! goes on guilt trip Okay, so I am not dying but ... it's the end of the year, the time all teachers insanely pile on homework, I will endeavor to update more often~ I am so sorry! Thanks for the review ... oh and it was only 2 Thursdays ... ^^*


Again, thanks so much for reading! I totally appreciate it, and I will try to update weekly as planned. SO SORRY! FORGIVE ME! SUMIMASEN! Thanks for the reviews ... I really appreciate them... The next chapter will be longer, I promise!


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