Idle Chatter
Chapter 7: Trowa POV:
Warnings: Trowa craziness at its best.

I couldn't believe it. Our date had managed to go even worse this time around than the last time. While he seemed like he was having the time of his life, I felt like I just couldn't do anything right. I had talked only a handful of times. I couldn't even really think of anything to say. In the end, I had lost it and told him I wasn't right for him. His only answer was a kiss. While I have to admit he was one of the few people who could do something like that to me and not have me turn into a stiff and unmoving person, I also had to realize that we were on total opposite sides of the fence, so to speak.

After his conversation with Heero, he had asked if I wanted to go with him to a rather safe place. I had half wanted to refuse, but when he said it was about as far from the population as possible, I jumped on it. I called Jonathan, using Quatre's cell phone and told him I wouldn't be back until tomorrow. He didn't argue, simply told me to be back for tomorrow nights performance. I told him I would and together we set out for his little hide away. Needless to say, I had loved the place at first sight. It was so far away from everything else that I couldn't help but really enjoy myself. While Quatre said he had something to do before coming into the home, he told me to go on in and see Duo and Heero. I nodded and trudged inside, seeing a sight I had hoped to never see again.

"Tro-man, what happened to you?" Duo asked, pushing aside the pain I had glimpsed just moments ago. If either Wufei or Heero had done something to bring that back into his eyes, I'd kill them. Actually, I'd possibly let Panthera take care of them. No one hurt Duo that way. He was too good of a person to be hurt like that.

". . ." was all I answered, though, unable to vocalize my thoughts. Yet my expression must have been one of total defeat, because soon Duo was talking to me again. Let me tell you, I hardly understood myself when I didn't speak. The fact that Duo could told me a lot more than anyone could ever realize.

"Can I see your cell?" Duo asked, looking at Heero. He had then turned back to me, a look of concern on his face. "Was the date that bad?" he asked of me. All I could do was nod. I really felt uncomfortable with all these people in the place. It may have only been a small amount, but right now, it was two too many.

"Maxwell, we weren't through talking," Wufei said, looking at Duo with an odd look on his face. Duo gave Wufei a look of his own. One that told you instantly that he wasn't in the mood to play.

"We are for now, Wuffles. I've said all I want to say about the subject and that bastard." I couldn't help but look questioningly toward Duo. He never called someone a bastard unless the person really earned the title.

". . ." was all I could do once again and Duo graced me with a bitter smile.

"I found the man responsible for turning my mother away from the hospital that night." I felt my eyes widen in surprise. "Irony of ironies, it turned out to be my boyfriend's step-father." I felt my eyes widen even more. Fate seemed to be a really cruel mistress this night. First of all, my date had gone totally wrong while Duo found the man responsible for letting his mother die. This was not a very good night. Just then, Quatre came in, a smile on his lips. I couldn't help but look at him oddly after that. He seemed to be enjoying himself, even though the date had been ruined.

"Hello Duo, Heero, Wufei. Lovely evening, isn't it?" he said, coming up beside me. Duo seemed to give him a skeptical look.

"If ya say so Quat," Duo replied. Wufei seemed to appear embarrassed while Heero just looked at Duo with concern. That was good, because Duo was hurting inside and almost no one could tell for the mask he wore.

"Get the case under the seat of the truck," I said, breaking the odd feeling that seemed to fill the room. Duo's face lit up, as I knew it would.

"You brought it?" he asked happily. I nodded in reply. Duo then turned back to Heero. "I'm going to have someone we can trust grab some clothes for myself, perhaps Trowa as well, and bring them to us." Instead of watching Duo, I watched the Regal Three. They all looked a little nervous at such words.

"It'll be difficult to tell them how to get here," Quatre said.

"Why not just borrow something from us?" Heero questioned. I saw Duo shake his head.

"I'm not certain anyone except Quatre would have something to fit my slender frame and Trowa's taller than all of you, if ya haven't noticed. Don't worry, he'll find the place and he'll never tell a soul where its at. He's good with things like this." Quatre swiftly nodded his agreement, as did Heero, although it was obvious he was reluctant about it. Wufei sighed.

"Do what you must, Maxwell. Yet if I see so much as one crazy fan-girl around here, I'll be coming after your friend and you," he growled. Duo nodded.

"Understood," he said, before turning and heading outside to get what I had mentioned, as well as to make his phone call. I glanced over at them, noting their nervous stances. I sighed and slowly opened my mouth. I closed it again almost instantly when something furry came running downstairs and into my arms. I blinked as I saw Charlie, who began twittering happily at me.

"Thank you for bringing him, Wufei," Quatre said with a grin. Wufei nodded.

"Of course. It was rather easy. Yet I must say you've done wonders with that room. He seemed like he was right at home when I got there. It looks like a forest." Quatre giggled.

"Only slightly," he admitted. I blinked before looking down at Charlie and began chittering softly to him. He answered cheerfully and I couldn't help but blink in surprise by his reply.

"You built him a forest in your bedroom?" I asked, looking toward Quatre. Quatre flushed softly.

"Well, kind of. Is that what he told you?" I could only nod once more. Charlie had actually told me a lot, yet I was fairly certain Quatre wouldn't want everyone to hear what I had.

"Can you actually understand that rodent, Barton?" Wufei asked. I glanced at him, narrowing my eyes at him.

"He's a sugar glider, Wufei, not a rodent," Quatre said before I could. "He's a flying squirrel. Not a rodent." I smiled and Charlie threw a glare at Wufei for the insult before he scurried inside my shirt and curled around my stomach to rest. I laughed softly and headed outside to meet Duo. He was just grabbing my case as came out and as I neared him he placed it down on the hood of my truck.

"Thanks," I mumbled before opening it and taking out the three silver pieces that made up my flute. I put it together with expert ease and swiftness before lifting it to my lips. Making a few test sounds, I finally settled on a really soft tune. Duo smiled and cleared his throat a couple times before beginning to hum along with me. Duo always followed my lead. It was always fun to see how far he wanted to go. Eventually he got out his guitar, letting me know he was serious about needing this, and I couldn't blame him. I was just about as serious over needing our music as he was.

Suddenly, the strains of a violin began to join in. I looked up to see Quatre, who was near to us now, a violin in his hands as he kept pace with Duo and myself. I grinned. Violin's were my absolute favorite instrument. If Quatre had ever wanted to keep me chasing after him, he had managed it by playing that instrument like a pro. We battled it out for a little bit, and I was floored by the skill in which he handled such a delicate instrument.. After another few moments, another instrument joined in. I looked up to see Wufei, playing a piccolo. It made us all even now. Two strings to two wood winds. I have to admit, the sound was almost perfect. With almost everyone taking their cues from me, I soon began to slip into a song Duo and I had written. I got the other two to follow my lead and once they were settled with it, I heard Duo start in with his guitar and the vocals. Heero watching us, his laptop set up. Possibly doing something like recording, or at least part, trying to make a graphical note of the song.

"That was beautiful," Heero whispered once we finished. Duo turned a deep red while I laughed.

"Sister Helen wasn't kidding when she said the angels were singing with you on Sunday. You sounded even better tonight," I said, with a teasing grin. I didn't think it was possible, but Duo turned even redder.

"Knock it off. I just get by." Wufei snorted, but didn't say anything. I was now more relaxed and calm than I had been all night. After sharing such beautiful music with everyone here, I couldn't see us ever being uncomfortable around the others again.

"What song was that? I've never heard it," Quatre spoke up, moving up close to me. I finished putting my flute away while Duo did the same to his guitar and smiled.

"It's called 'Love, It's a Falling Star'. I wrote the lyrics for it while Trowa took care of the musical part of it. I'm always a little uncomfortable with my music, but I suppose it turned out pretty well, if this is how everyone reacts to it," Duo said as we all nodded in agreement. "Um, how many rooms does this place have?"

"Four," Quatre answered.

"Then I'll take the couch," Duo said suddenly. I looked at Duo a moment before nodding, knowing no one would want to find themselves swarmed by animals in the morning.

"You could share my room," Heero said softly, his cheeks flushing. Duo turned red again as well.

"Oh no. I'd like to stay alive, thank you. If I ever told Father Maxwell I slept in your room, I'd be dead." This caused Heero to blush even more.

"We've only been together for two days, I don't think we're up to that yet." Duo once again found his cheeks glowing pink and shook his head.

"It's not that. I can't very well say I shared your room." Heero and Quatre gave Duo an odd look while Wufei snorted. I couldn't help but smirk. Sometimes Duo just lucked out.

"Sticking to the truth sucks, doesn't it," I commented. Duo glared at me. Heero suddenly realized what that meant and chuckled a little himself.

"Shut up, Trowa. Everyone doesn't need to know that about me!" he snarled at me. Wufei rolled his eyes.

"There are two beds in the spare room. You both can take it. Assuming there was only one bed per room was a little stupid." Duo glanced at Wufei as he spoke and thought it over before shaking his head once more.

"No can do. Trowa has a tendency of collecting animals while he sleeps. Last time I shared a room with him, I woke up to find a black panther beside me. Kitty breath from that big of a cat isn't pretty."

"Panthera was just saying hi," I mumbled, blushing softly. This earned me Duo rolling his eyes at me.

"There is a reason most places keep them in cages, Tro-man. Most people would be eaten by them!" he exclaimed, gaining several laughs. Quatre looked at me then, a faint flush crossing his own cheeks.

"You can share my room. I won't mind the animals." Duo smirked while I merely stared at Quatre.

". . ." was my answer. Quatre blinked, not yet able to understand me with my silent answers.

"What he's saying, in Trowa-nese, is that he'd like that." I nodded, looking away, slightly embarrassed. I really hated it that Duo knew me so well. Heero glanced down at his watch.

"It's getting late. We do have school tomorrow." Duo nodded and I watched Wufei head in ahead of all of us, not another word spoken from him. Quatre led the way for me, of which Duo couldn't help but get in one more jibe before we left.

"Night, Tro-man. Don't do anything I wouldn't do. Better yet, do everything I wish I could do. This way at least one of us is enjoying themselves!" Quatre turned beet red. I noticed it was rather cute on him.

"DUO!" Quatre exclaimed. I flushed slightly for a second before grinning, knowing Duo wasn't actually trying to get us to do anything.

"Night Duo," was all I said before following Quatre into the cabin. Quatre led me upstairs to his own private room. I stopped at the doorway, taking in the rather cozy surroundings. I then gave him a rather lop-sided grin. "Are you certain about this, Quatre? I would rather not have you running scared in the morning." He smiled back at me and walked over to take my hand. Slowly he led me into his room. Once inside I looked around and noticed that this room also had two beds. Almost as if he had been anticipating this moment for a long time. Of which I knew was ridiculous.

"I won't run away, Trowa." He then graced me with a soft kiss before looking up into my eyes, his soft hands lightly brushing my bangs from them. "Thank you for today. It was lovely. I know it seemed like it was a disaster, but it really wasn't. I loved every moment of it." I smiled in return, one that was soft and sweet. I then leaned down and softly kissed his lips. He didn't stop me. Instead, he pulled me closer. I had to admit I surprised. Yet I allowed him to take the lead and I found myself being kissed senseless by the delicate blond in my arms. Eventually, he broke away and we drew big gulps of air. I held him close, one hand brushing through his hair. Charlie snarled from his hiding place and scampered off, yelling at me before finding someplace safe to lay. I chattered back to him apologetically, and Charlie even sniffed softly before making a reply. Quatre looked between the two of us, his beautiful aquamarine colored eyes curious. "What did he say?"

"He was mad at me for forgetting that he was in my shirt when I held you. I told him I was sorry and in return, he forgave me, with the provision that I don't forget next time." Quatre chuckled softly and went over to Charlie, rubbing his head softly. Charlie leaned into his touch, chittering quietly. I felt myself smiling softly, my heart tight at the sight of Quatre and Charlie. At the same time, we removed out shirts and got over to our beds. We both shared a look and a smile and then climbed into bed.

"Good night, Trowa." My smile widened as Charlie came over to me and curled up at the top of my head.

"Good night, my Kitty Quat." I stared at the ceiling for a moment before speaking once more. . .my words soft. "Quatre. . .would you like to be my boyfriend? I know we're exact opposites, but when I'm with you, I find myself feeling more than I ever have before. I've never felt this way, not around anyone or anything. So, will you be with me?"