When Nothing Goes Right

Vastulja Sata Menton

Chapter Three: Silent Understanding

The next day I sat in the parlor reading a book I had gotten out of the library. It was science fiction, so it wasn't so bad. It was a nice day out side, but I wasn't in the mood for nature. I was just getting to the good part when the book was snatched out of my hands. Normally, before Wufei and I get to together, I would have protested. But now, I simply looked at the assailant. It was Heero, but I still said nothing. He looked at the cover before speaking.

"Since when did you read?" He studied the back.

Since when? Since I had nothing else to do because Wufei refused to let me out. I didn't blame him, really I didn't. He was just protective, and the outside world can be dangerous. But I didn't reply. I simply shrugged and waited for Heero to give the book back. He didn't, simply sat it down on the table with a look of concern on his face. He sat down and spoke.

"Duo, what has gotten into you? Why wont you talk anymore? Why wont you talk to me?" I looked at him and thought. Well, I couldn't just say nothing. So I avoided his gaze and replied in a soft voice.

"Because, I can't." There was not a smile on my face. He looked at me, shocked and confused.

"What the hell are you talking about?" Our eyes met, but I did not answer. There seemed to be understanding in his eyes because they softened. "It's Wufei, isn't it?" I simple sat there, not saying anything.

"Duo." I looked up as my name was called to find Wufei in the doorway, arms crossed. I saw fire in his eyes; he was pissed. I sighed and looked back to Heero.

"I have to go." I stood, but he caught me by the wrist. His eyes burned with a fire, but one much different from Wufei's.

"No. You don't have to do anything." He hissed. I looked at him, but showed no emotion in my face. Pulling away, I left him on the couch. I stopped in front pf Wufei and looked to him with inquiring eyes. He put his hand on the back of my neck and pulled me close.

"Not a word?" He whispered, hand tight on my neck.

"Not a word." I replied softly, needing his touch no matter how painful it was. He held me close and pressed his lips to mine. I think he was doing it more to prove to Heero that our relationship was fine than as a reward to my behavior. Oh well, I loved him anyway. He pulled away before leaving into the hall. I looked back at Heero, seeing frustration and annoyance on his face, before I followed behind my love. Heero wasn't going to give up, I could tell. He needed to leave be though, because I knew that Wufei was liable to do something drastic to force Heero to stop. I didn't want that. No one else needed to get hurt.

End Chapter Three

AN: Fear not! For I know what the next chapter holds, and I am actually going off to write that right now. Hehe. :) Oi…too many stories to keep track of. And to think, I'm actually finishing them! Wow…never thought that day would come. Yay for me! Anyone wanna review this before the 12th for my birthday? I would love you greatly…(puppy dog eyes).