When Nothing Goes Right

Vastulja Sata Menton

Chapter Seven: His Pain

Just watching Duo shaking unconsciously due to the recent occurrence caused anger to well up inside of me. I wanted to rip Wufei into tiny bits and pieces. I kept said anger down though, knowing that Duo needed comfort from me. There was silence in the room, even after Duo admitted that he didn't know how everything had happened. It hurt, somewhere deep inside near my heart; in my heart. I wanted to touch him, hold him, and tell him that I was there for him. But I wasn't sure if I should. I didn't want to upset him anymore than he was. He looked into my eyes and I could see a silent pleading there.

I leaned closer, brushing chestnut bangs out of indigo-violet eyes that always stole my breath away. I caressed his cheek, running my thumb over his bottom lip. So soft, so perfect. Oh how I wished to kiss those lips, feel their softness against my own. Just like earlier (even though that was a total accident). I wanted to taste him, feel him lean against me as I explored his mouth with my tongue. But I had no right, even now. It would be wrong, and I just couldn't do that to him. Even to ask would be too much for the time. Maybe when Duo recovered. Maybe. He sighed and I gently stroked his arm, more unconsciously than anything. What was I supposed to say, to do? How could I convince him that what he had with Wufei was not right?

"Heero." His strained voice caught my attention.

"Yes?"

"I'm – I'm sorry." His words shocked me with a harsh force. Why was he sorry? Wufei should be sorry; I should be sorry. But not Duo, no for he had only been a victim in this whole thing. I took his hand in mine and spoke.

"No, Duo. You don't need to be sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry that I didn't do anything sooner. That I didn't see this sooner." Tears welled up in his eyes and one escaped to slowly slide down his cheek. I wiped it away gently and made sure to keep eyes contact. It hurt to see him in pain, and I vowed from that moment on that Wufei would pay. Oh how he would pay. But not now. No. Duo needed me, and I too needed him. I couldn't let him down.

He broke the eye contact and I watched as he looked out the window. There was so much that I wanted to ask but knew that I could not. What could I do to help him? Would he even let me help him? I didn't know, and it was slowly driving me insane. I needed some air.

"Duo." He looked back to me with inquiring eyes.

"Yes?"

"I'm going to step out for a few minutes. Is that okay?" It was like trending on thin ice, so I had to be gentle.

"S-sure." He smiled, but I couldn't tell if it was forced or not. I gently squeezed his hand before standing and leaving the room. Once out, I took a deep breath and leaned against the wall. Everything was so messed up, and I wasn't sure if I could fix it.

End Chapter Seven

AN: Sorry about how short this is. Please, don't hurt me. The next chapter will be longer though (I hope).

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