glares at all reviewers Alright... none of your responded and yelled at me and called me foul names. Instead you sent me nice encouraging responses, and made me feel even worse. Ah! So I suppose that was your plan the whole time was it? falls over Well, you can't say I never gave you anything.
Disclaimer: Don't own, don't profit.
Warning: Shounen ai 1x2x1 MPREG and a hint of lemon, though not really. The lemony like parts will have * blah blah * around them, but there isn't really anything too graphic.
Dedication: WhiteWolfSearching, she's so nice and helpful and nice. This chapter will have a tri dedication though, for Super Poodle and Chibi Dark Angel as well, b/c there reviews ROCK!
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CHAPTER 17
Duo raged inside, but kept his voice low and comforting around the young girl. Careful where he touched her, he helped the cowering child into his apartment, followed closely by Heero.
"Are you hungry?" The
gaunt-faced child nodded, and Duo took her into the kitchen. Pulling
out a chair, Duo motioned for her to sit and began rummaging through
his cupboards. He pulled out a jumbo size crunchy peanut butter
Jiffy Jar and some bread. Skillfully he applied the peanut butter
and took some jelly from the fridge, applying it on the sandwich.
Closing it and cutting it horizontally, he placed it on a plate in
front of the girl. She looked at the sandwich, and then at Duo, but
didn't touch it. Her frightened eyes watched Duo, as if expecting
something of him. Duo guessed what she thought.
"This
sandwich is free, I don't want anything from you. I don't expect any
payment," The girl tentatively picked up the sandwich, while
Duo watched. When nothing unexpected happened, the child took a
bite. She slowly chewed the refined treat and when finished took
another bite. So she continued, enjoying every bite as if it were
her last. When she was finished, Duo swept away the plate. With
wary eyes, the child watched Duo carefully.
"Would you like a bath? Or to go to bed?" The urchin nodded, and Duo supposed she wanted both, so he led her to the bathroom and drew some water. As she gingerly stepped in, he stepped out, going to find something she could wear. The best he could come up with was a too small pair of runners shorts and an overlarge t-shirt. Deciding it would have to do, Duo set the clothes outside the door. Going to his spare bedroom, he pulled back the covers and fluffed the pillows. With a sigh, he leaned back on the bed, waiting for the girl to finish. He heard the bathroom door open, close, and open again. With a small shuffling sound, he heard her move into the hallway. She peeked into the bedroom door, and after Duo motioned her in she came and tentatively stood next to the bed.
"You can sleep here tonight,"
He stood from the bed. Slowly she crawled in, and a look of pure
bliss covered her face. She immediately closed her eyes and snuggled
in, no longer aware of Duo's presence.
Needing to ask before
she fell completely asleep, Duo spoke up, "What's your name?"
The childs eyes opened and she looked over him with fearful eyes.
Slowly she shook her head, and looked apologetic. "Can't you
speak?"
She nodded.
"You can?"
Another nod.
"Do you have a name?"
She nodded a third time.
"Can you tell me it?" She looked at him, her eyes fearful and he got the impression she didn't want to tell him, or talk to him. Then a gigantic yawn nearly split her face in two, and Duo realized he was keeping the child away from possibly the best night of her so far short life. "well, then we can talk in the morning then." He said quietly and left the room, leaving the door slightly ajar.
Duo walked downstairs to see Heero quietly examining his dishwasher. At Duo's questioning glance he quickly explained that it had been making some strange sounds. Duo laughed and told him it was normal, you got used to it.
Together they sat down on his sofa. "How is she?" Heero asked softly.
"She is too frightened to talk to me, not that I blame her. I doubt she's ever had a good male figure to look up to," Duo sighed and leaned into Heero. "I'm sorry to have cut our date short like this. It's just I get so frustrated sometimes, the things people think they can do." Duo sat up straight, clenching his fists. His face grew dark, and his shoulders trembled as if trying to keep himself under control.
Heero reached up and placed a comforting arm around his shoulder. Duo sighed once more, feeling that if he didn't let something out, even air, he may explode. Heero had a sneaking suspicion that Duo's anger was from personal experience, but didn't want to press the matter. Slowly, Duo began to relax, once more leaning in to Heero. With a hesitant touch, Heero brushed back Duo's bangs and placed a soft kiss on his forehead. Duo smiled softly, and turned and captured Heero's lips with his own.
*Heero turned himself and Duo did likewise. Duo's breath grew ragged as he watched Heero's eyes, glued to Duo's violet ones. Slowly, he reached up and began unbuttoning Heero's shirt, his fingers shaking. Heero watched, and when Duo finished he did the same, in slow easy movements, savoring the feel of Duo's soft skin. With hitched breaths Heero moved in to Duo, tentatively pulling him closer.
Duo gasped at the feel of Heero's hard, chiseled chest against his own. Unconsciously, Heero lay Duo back down on the couch, aligning their pelvises perfectly. Carefully, Heero pulled away. "You sure?" He said in barely controlled tones.
Duo nodded, then pulled Heero down after him, stealthily removing his pants. Heero maneuvered his hands up and down Duo's body, memorizing every line and feel. Strange, but the bulge at his stomach didn't bother him anymore. . . . *
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Somehow they had made it to the floor, and exhausted, fallen completely asleep, naked in one another's arms. Duo opened his eyes, a sigh of contentment building. The sigh was immediately shortened into a flavorful expletive. Standing in the doorway in Duo's oversized clothes was the urchin. Her eyes were wide and frightened and a distinctly pink tinge was creeping up her neck. Horrified Duo realized he was naked of everything but his cross and socks. The girls eyes widened until it appeared they would pop out, and the she was gone, running up the stairs into the room she had previously occupied.
"Oops."
tsuzuku
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shakes head That my dear friends is the best lemon that will come out of me. You must bear in mind that virgin Annie was a sweet little Christian girl.... and then she met fanfiction. So this is what you get. Enjoy.
Arigatous will be postponed so I can post, before my family finds out. I am indeterminately grounded... SORRY! kicks parents Blame the short chapter on them.
glomps reviewers Thanks for being so understanding! I really appreciate it! And remember kids, reviews make Annie more eager to write. ^_^
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