AN: Here it is, another chapter folks. I try to keep them coming. I'm glad that so many of you are enjoying this fic so far. I've never had such a successful story before. And I plan on starting up another 1x2 fic… not sure when yet. But I know what it's about so far. But anyway, I hope you enjoy this chapter as well.
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Marauder Heir: Baka, now why would Sakura need help with homework when she's the bookworm, huh? Anyway, Yusuke's such a baka. He totally needs help, lol. Luv ya child. See ya tonight actually, lol.
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Chapter 13
"Wufie! PLEASE?" Sakura begged the dark haired boy. "Just for a little while? I just wanna test it out."
"Onna! Back away from the Dao!" Wufei shouted. "And stop calling me Wufie!"
"But Wufie!" Sakura sobbed. "Lily! Wufie's being mean again."
Lily blinked and suppressed her laughter. "I'm sorry," she calmly said.
"No you're not! If you were sorry, you would help me."
"Looks like you don't need my help." Lily nodded her head to behind Wufei where Duo easily snuck up and grabbed the Dao from the dark haired boy's hands. He quickly ran away and ducked behind Heero who was standing in the doorway. Blinking, Heero looked back at his koi and then over to Wufei who was charging towards the two of them.
"SAVE ME!" Duo shouted and then ran into the kitchen.
"MAXWELL! Give it back!" Wufei shouted, chasing the braided boy into the kitchen. They ran in circles around the counter in the middle of the kitchen. Wufei wanted to climb over the counter but knew Lily would kill him. If there was one thing she was protective over it was her kitchen.
"HINO! This is all your fault!" Wufei shouted at her. Lily only blinked and shrugged, grinning.
"However is it my fault Wu-dear?"
He glared at the girl, growling out, "You saw him and didn't warn me!"
"Oh, I'm sorry. I was supposed to warn you?" Lily grinned once again. "My bad."
"Wufie! Leave Lily alone!" Sakura sang out, hanging over her friend's shoulder. She blinked when Duo ran past her, throwing the Dao right into her hands. Sakura stared down at the Dao for a moment and looked up to find Wufei charging right at her.
"AH!" She shoved back, accidentally pushing Lily forward who stumbled right into Wufei. Not what Sakura wanted but it proved to be a good distraction as the pair regained their balance. Sakura ran back into the living room and paused looking around for a moment.
"Onna!" Wufei stormed into the room and glared at the girl. Sakura wasn't sure what to do.
"Don't hurt me," she begged. She spotted Duo in the corner hiding behind some shelves and grinned as she dropped the Dao and kicked it over to the boy. It took Duo a moment before he realized what had hit his feet. He stared over at Sakura, not noticing the charging boy. Duo quickly kicked it back over to Sakura.
"What?" Sakura snatched it up again and ran back into the kitchen. Everyone followed her into their, where she ran smack dab into Quatre, who had just entered the house. Jumping behind him, Sakura said, "Hey Qat! How be you? Thanks for the protection there!"
"Protection? From who?"
"Qat-honey," he heard Lily call out. "I'd move if I were you."
Quatre blinked and looked ahead where Wufei charged them. Stepping to the side, Wufei tackled Sakura, sending the both of them to the ground. Wufei grabbed up his Dao and glared down at the girl.
"Hey, don't blame me," Sakura exclaimed as she stood and dusted herself off. "Duo was the one who stole it."
"Borrowed," Duo explained. He grinned from the doorway. "There's a difference."
"I agree!" Sakura sang out. "If we stole it you would never have it back. And I do value life."
"Che." Wufei stormed out of the room up to his own.
"Have fun," Heero asked Duo, turning to braided boy. Duo grinned and nodded.
"Lots!"
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"Thank you Sister Kaede," Heero exclaimed. He turned to his sister who nodded and he walked down the hall by himself towards what used to be his room. Opening the door, he saw two rows of beds on either side of the room. He walked through and sighed. On the wall to the other side of the room he found a torn picture. It was of himself, but who was supposed to be the other boy next to him?
Heero looked around again and sat down on the bed. There was carving in the wood on the bed. He leaned forward trying to read what it said. Carved into the bed were the letters 'DM&HY'. Heero blinked wondering why it seemed so familiar.
"Heero?" he heard Lily from the door. "Sorry, but we should get going. Everyone will be expecting me to serve dinner in a while and I still need to get groceries."
Smiling, Heero nodded and said, "I'll be there in a moment." He watched as his sister nodded back and left the room. He looked back at the carving, running his hand over it. Getting up, he went to go meet with his sister.
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"Where have you two been?" Duo sang out, glomping Heero as he walked through the door. Heero only smiled and braided boy.
"Out. Lily couldn't decide what to make for dinner tonight."
"Oh, I see." Duo grinned and pulled the boy along with him. "Lily, get Sakura to help you with dinner tonight. I need Heero to help me with some homework." Lily nodded and smiled at her brother.
"Have fun." She turned and placed her bags down on the counter. She then left the kitchen to go find Sakura. Duo dragged Heero upstairs into their room and flipped open his book.
"So what do you need help with today?" Heero asked, looking over the boy's shoulder.
"Chemistry."
Heero nodded and proceed to help the braided boy with his homework. By the time they were done, dinner was almost ready. Heero was getting ready to head downstairs and see if his sister needed any help when Duo suddenly grabbed his hand.
"Duo? What's wrong?"
"Just stay here with me for a moment?" the boy asked, turning cobalt eyes to the other boy. Heero nodded and sat down next to his koi. Duo leaned forward and curled onto Heero's lap. "You know, you're very warm," Duo explained.
"Duo, are you okay?" Heero asked.
"Of course I'm okay," Duo said, suddenly pulling away. "Can't a boy just wanna cuddle up with his boyfriend every now and then?" Heero laughed and pulled the boy back to him.
"Baka. If that's all you wanted you should have just said so."
"I just did," Duo pouted.
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Kurama was sitting alone downstairs waiting until Lily called him for dinner. Lately Lily had just been really distant. She was distant before, but since Wufei came back Kurama felt like he didn't exist anymore. He wasn't sure what to do anymore. He thought that maybe he could change Lily's feelings for Wufei and she would see just how much Kurama really did care, but it seems like the red head was wrong.
His gaze turned to the stairs when he saw his friend walk down, eyes full of concern. "Kurama, why do you do this to yourself?"
Kurama smiled and sat up. "You mean hurt myself to help other people?" Hiei nodded. "It's just in my nature to do so."
"But I thought you said she was only second in your heart. That you love someone even more. Why remain with her when you yourself are only second?"
"Because I want her to be happy."
"And what about you?" Hiei sat down next to his friend. "Do your feelings not matter?"
"I am happy. I have you and Lily by my side. That's all that matters."
"And what of the more important person?" Hiei stared blankly up at his friend. Kurama blinked and started laughing. There was no way Kurama could explain that one to Hiei. Especially when he knew the smaller boy didn't feel the same.
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"Dinner!" Lily called out. She watched as everyone came filing into the dinning room and blinked at Kurama's blank look. "Kurama?" She sat next to her fiancé, placing her hand on his. "What's wrong Honey?" Kurama smiled down at the girl and shook his head.
"Nothing. Maybe I'm just a little tired."
Lily nodded. "That makes sense. You and Hiei have been going on quite a few missions lately." She smiled sweetly at the boy. "After I clean up here we can turn in early tonight if you want."
He smiled back and nodded. "That would be nice." He was happy to know that some of Lily still cared for him. Maybe… just maybe things could really work out for them, given some time.
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Instead of heading to bed, Duo had climbed onto the roof that night. He stared up at the stars and sighed. Lately he had been having more dreams of the boy disappearing and then Heero leaving him. What was going on? Why couldn't he just remember who the boy was already? Even his face had faded from his memory. His past was starting to seem more like a dream. He wasn't sure what to think anymore.
He heard movement and knew Heero had climbed out onto the roof as well. He sat up and smiled at the boy.
"Duo, what are you doing out here?" Heero asked. "It's freezing." He placed a blanket over the boy's shoulders and Duo sighed leaning over onto Heero. Heero wrapped his arms around Duo. "What's wrong?"
"Heero, I'm so confused. I can't remember him anymore. Even his face. I'm starting to wonder if what I've been chasing after even exist anymore."
"Your mind is just playing tricks on you. You know that boy truly exist, otherwise you wouldn't have been searching for him all these years." Heero kissed the boy on the forehead. "Everything will work out. I promise."
Duo nodded, and closed his eyes. The only thought that ran through his head now was, Heero's so warm.
AN: Well, I hope you all enjoyed that, and please remember to review. Let me know what you think so far. Luv to all!