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Disclaimer: Don't own GW. Song is by Billy Joel.

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They were there. All four of them just as I had remembered. Just as I had been trying to forget. I saw Quatre's lips open and a whisper floated in the air.

"Duo..."

I stood there shell shocked for god knows how long, just staring at them. They hadn't changed at all, in all the five years. Quatre had gotten taller, he had a couple of inches on me. So had Wufei, but Trowa remained the tallest of all and Heero after him. Nothing had changed.

Turning around so that my back was to them, I gently put Kira down in her cradle, relieved that she was finally asleep. I heard Tricia talking to them softly, so I busied myself with tucking the sheets around my little baby just to ignore the others for as long as I could. I knew what questions would come my way and I didn't want to face them.

When I turned back, they were gone. I let out a sigh and turned off the lights, walking out of the room, right into someone. I stumbled back a little and a pair of arms caught me and pulled me up and into its embrace, saving me from falling. I looked up and immediately drowned in the pools of cobalt.

It was just like it had been five years ago. The intensity of those eyes could make me shiver all the way to my toes. And for a moment, I let myself forget and got lost in the moment, thinking back to those five years.

"Duo?" A soft voice called me back from my reverie. I blinked abruptly and found myself staring at Heero, wrapped up in his arms. I quickly detangled myself from him, feeling a blush creep up to my face.

"Hey. Thanks." I murmured softly, keeping my head down so that I didn't have to meet his eyes again. I knew that if I did, I would fall in love with him all over again.

"No problem." He replied just as softly as though he knew that Kira was not to be disturbed. An awkward silence stretched as we stood facing each other in the hallway. Finally He stepped back and gestured to me.

"Come on. Let's go meet the others." He said, as though the five years that had gone by didn't exist. I nodded my assent and followed him to the 'living room'.

Tricia was there talking amiably to our guests. Yes, guests. I don't want to make it anymore personal than I have to. As soon as Heero entered, I saw Wufei's face light up. Yup. Same as always.

I stood at the doorway, unsure of whether to enter or not. Wufei's gaze caught me and held mine gaze, communicating a million things that I cannot put into words. There were simply none. I quickly lowered my eyes, feeling extremely uncomfortable with their scrutiny.

"Duo?"

I looked up to see Tricia, smiling gently at me. She gestured me to come in and I did, not wanting to refuse.

"There are the guests that I told you about. Quatre, meet Du-" She started to say when Quatre nodded, smiling at me softly.

"I know. We've already met."

"Really?" Tricia looked back and forth between Quatre and me. "Well, that's wonderful. I'm sure you guys have a lot to catch up on. So I'll leave you alone for now." With that Tricia grabbed the tray full of teacups and exited the room quickly.

I just stood there, my gaze locked with Quatre's, that awkward silence coming back. I knew that the others were looking at me too, but Quatre's gaze was the only one I could hold without lowering my eyes.

The blond Arabian got up from the couch and walked towards me with ease. Once he had reached me, he easily enfolded me in his arms, hugging me close. It felt strange at first, because I was usually the one hugging him but it felt so very good to be held for once.

"Oh Duo. We missed you so much." He murmured softly. I hugged him back carefully, not wanting to wrinkle his dress shirt.

"I missed you guys too." I murmured back, as he let go of me. Those startling cornflower blue eyes gazed at me for a moment longer before he stepped back. I turned to the other, to find them watching me.

"Hey, guys. Long time no see."

Wufei quickly crossed the room in three strides and had me enfolded in his arms before I knew what was going on.

"Damn it, Duo. Where the hell have you been all these years?"

"Around." I said, putting the mask back on. I grinned at him cheerfully as I pulled back. His eyes looked pained as though he knew I was hiding something.

"You live here?" He asked softly. I nodded.

"Yup. I help Tricia take care of the kids on the weekends and work as a mechanic on weekdays. How have you been?"

"Great." He replied, his eyes turning towards his husband and smiling warmly at him. Heero smiled back and came forward to wrap his arms around his beloved.

"We bought that house that I told you about. It's a couple of blocks from Quatre's estate. It's beautiful. You should come visit us sometime." Wufei offered. I smiled back at him and didn't reply.

"It's getting late. I should show you to your rooms. This way, please." I turned and walked out the door, leading them upstairs to their rooms. On the way up the stairs, I saw Sam walking towards me. I frowned, the little tyke was supposed to be asleep.

"Sammy?" I called, walking towards him and scooping him up. "What are you doing here? You're supposed to be in bed." I admonished gently, brushing a few locks of sandy blond hair out of those adorable chocolate brown eyes.

"I wanted to see 'em." He said yawning softly, laying his head against my neck.

"Little baka." I smiled gently and turned to the other four pilots who were looking at me astonished. Guess they had never seen me with a child before. "Here. This is Quatre and Trowa and over there is Wufei and behind him in Heero. Guys, meet Sam, the second youngest tyke in this place."

"Ish nice to meet chu." Sam grinned at them widely and I saw Quatre take a few steps forward.

"It's nice to meet you too, little one." He said as he stroked his fingers through the soft blond hair of the child. I grinned at him approvingly. Sam reached forward and hugged Quatre around the neck. I swear, that little guy is almost an exact duplicate of me personality wise.

Quatre looked surprised but hugged back anyways. Letting go, Sam returned to my embrace and lay his head on my shoulder. "Shleepy. Can I shtay with chu, Duo?"

"Of course, my little baka. Let me just show these gentlemen to their rooms okay?" After receiving a nod from Sam, I grinned at the other pilots and continued on upstairs showing Them to their rooms.

"Here you go, Quat. This will be your and Trowa's room. Wufei's and Heero's are right across the hallway. Goodnight."

I left them as quickly as I could, hugging a sleepy Sam. Reaching my room, I slipped inside quietly so that I didn't disturb Kira and put Sam down on him bed, tucking him in. Then I quickly went to the bathroom to change into more comfortable clothes and crawled into bed, my exhausted muscles breathing a sigh of relief.

Turning to my side, I felt Sam curl up against my chest and wrapped an arm around him, running my fingers through his golden locks. So innocent and sweet. Unconsciously I began singing a soft lullaby to help him sleep.

goodnight, my angel
time to close your eyes
and save these questions for another day


i think i know what you've been asking me
i think you know what i've been trying to say
i promised i would never leave you
and you should always know
wherever you may go
no matter where you are
i never will be far away


goodnight, my angel
now it's time to sleep
and still so many things i want to say


remember all the songs you sang for me
when we went sailing on an emerald bay
and like a boat out on the ocean


i'm rocking you to sleep
the water's dark
and deep inside this ancient heart
you'll always be a part of me


goodnight, my angel
now it's time to dream
and dream how wonderful your life will be


someday your child may cry
and if you sing this lullabye
then in your heart
there will always be a part of me


someday we'll all be gone
but lullabyes go on and on...
they never die
that's how you and i
will be...

I finished singing and found him asleep with a soft smile on his lips. I smiled at the picture of innocence and closed my eyes, falling into oblivion and letting it take me where I could have my fantasies fulfilled.

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Woot! Another update done! (nod) I am proud. I love little Sammy. He will later play an important part!!!! Am I going to tell you now? Nooo. Later? Maybe...

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