Trading Places

Prequel: Groceries and Cocoa

Note: Pairings for this chapter are as follows: 5x4, 1x2. Warnings: yaoi, sap

A light kiss here, a snuggle there. It was winter, thus, making it a time for cuddling up to the one you love an essential thing. This was exactly what Wufei and Quatre were doing. The two were cuddled up on the tan leather couch that sat in front of the television. The cozy fireplace crackled with coals, sending waves of heat to the two. The other three residents of the house were out grocery shopping. So, Quatre and Wufei used this to their advantage.

As Quatre snuggled up under Wufei's arm, the Chinese boy smiled at this lover. He was so happy; and, well, that was kind of a new thing for him. Wufei, just like Quatre, had lived a life that no child should have to. Now, they were still working in the same profession. Honestly, Wufei wished that they could stop; however, quitting was never, and likely never will be like him.

Not only was Wufei incredibly happy, so was Quatre. Quatre's happiness brought an endless amount of joy to Wufei. he was just so happy that the person he loved could so happy as well.

"We should make cocoa," Quatre said, breaking the silence and Wufei's deep thoughts.

Wufei squeezed his gently, standing up and taking the blonde's hand. "Okay, let's go make some then."

Quatre smiled at him, standing up as well.

Winter was never his favorite season; however, now he has Wufei to keep him warm. This in itself was enough to make the blonde be able to make it through the chilly winter days and nights.

"Well, what the hell do you suggest we buy then, Heero?" Duo demanded, looking down into the near-empty grocery cart. All that it held was two twelve packages of ramen. "We can't just survive on rame, you know!"

"Will you be the one to cook anything else?" Heero asked, glaring at his boyfriend.

Duo shot him a glare, pouted, and crossed his hands over his chest.

"I'll pick out the food," Trowa muttered, pulling the cart along with him.

Trowa chuckled at the two. So this was why Wufei and Quatre never wanted to go shopping with the Duo and Heero. He should've known better himself than to agree in going with the couple. Always squabbling, yet, he knew that they shared a bond that no one else could understand.

Trowa was to the point in his life where he felt that he would never have a bond like that with anyone. That any hope that he had of ever having a real relationship with someone was simply destroyed.

What else could a boy who's entire life has centered around violence, mayhem, and destruction feel like?

Trowa only knew that he was lonely: and loneliness sometimes causes people to do crazy things...

tbc

Just a lil' thang to get the juices following. More to come soon! I plan to have tons of fun with this story!