Disclaimer: Don't own any of the Gundam Characters and never will.
A.N. Uh-oh… Is it just me, or is that guy startin' to act mighty peculiar… (Aside from the fact that he looks like Heero) Did I mention more trouble? No? (Hehehe…) Damn, I'm giving too much away! Giving what away, you ask? Read on and you'll see.
I think that this chapter is a little bit confusing… what do you think?
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As Cherry Blossoms Bloom…
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"Akitarou Souhiko." He repeatedly told himself.
"Duo, stop it," Wufei whispered. "You've been trying to remember his name for the last half-hour."
Souhiko was walking a little ahead of them looking at the streets and buildings that they were passing by. Both of them, even though Wufei was a little reluctant, agreed to tour Souhiko around their little town. Mei said that it would really help her and how could they refuse that? But for Wufei, Mr Akitarou had been too enthusiastic about them agreeing to show him around. He had his doubts on the boy but this was not time to think about it.
For the meantime, Duo was struggling to keep in mind the name of Souhiko because he might accidentally call him Heero. He didn't want to have a wrong impression on him. He needed companions right now, not people who are disgusted by him because of his sexuality. "What was that, Wufei?"
Wufei shook his head slightly and preceded to answer Duo's question, "Nothing just relax, Maxwell."
"I can't help it, Fei. What'll he think if he finds out that I'm---"
"Don't worry about it. I'm sure he'll understand. It's not like he's going to be revolted by you."
"But---"
"Why are you so bothered by this? "
Duo blushed, realizing that Wufei was right. Why was he so bothered by this? Maybe for the fact that Heero was his first and only love in the past years of his life and seeing a mirror image of him makes him a little nervous. Especially, after Heero----
"Don't worry. It seems that he's fond of you anyway…" Wufei dictated in a sour tone of voice, bringing from whatever place Duo was in, into reality.
He smirked. "Do I detect a tone of jealousy there, Fei-fei?" he giggled, leaving the other conversation behind and putting a happy face. This is supposed to be a fun day, thought Duo. I shouldn't talk about that…
Wufei snorted and Duo laughed a sweet chuckle. While catching up with Souhiko, he playfully grabbed Wufei's arm and pulled him to come up to the leading boy that was waiting for them in a corner of the street.
Souhiko was actually observing the two when they were talking. They looked so close to each other that he didn't want to interfere so he decided to walk a little ahead of them. While he was watching them, he suddenly had this strong feeling that Duo might not be the type to be interested in girls but tried to push it away. He couldn't be, could he?
As he saw them walking up to him, catching up with his he lead, he suppressed a mischievous grinned, I have to prove it first…
"So Duo," said Souhiko after they had caught up with him.
"Yeah, Souhiko?"
"Ummm… No, it's too personal…" Souhiko said shyly.
"Don't worry. I can handle it!" Duo said actively.
"So ummm… do you… err--- have any girlfriends?"
Duo was absolutely shocked. Not because it was too personal but because he didn't actually expect that question. Duo blinked a couple of times. He had dated a lot; if he remembers correctly, there were a couple of girls that he went out with… (what's-her-name?, why-are-you-staring-at-me?, why-is-she-following-me? And Hilde to name a few) [Not that he really remembered their names] I don't even know if Hilde is relevant…
"I'm sorry. It must be too personal…" Souhiko said quietly.
"No, no. It's alright," Duo plastered a smile on his face. Is Heero considered?
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah, no ---- problem…" Now, how do I explain this?
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"Is this the Mei Tsun's residence?" a voice that was not really that recognized asked
Mei did not gaze upon the person who had entered but instead sipped her tea quietly. She knows everyone from the household and every logger that lived in the house and she did not know this man. "How did you get in?"
"Door was open…" He said with a straight even voice with no emotion what so ever.
Aunt Mei looked up from the young man who had entered without permission. Stopping her movements, she gazed for a long while. "Are you going to stay for the night?" She suddenly smiled at the young man as though she knew him.
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"So you mean to say that you're a ----"
"Yeah," Duo said casually.
Souhiko smiled and looked over at Wufei who had sipping his drink for the last half-hour of their conversation.
They decided to go to a café before Souhiko concluded that he wanted to go to the carnival. Duo laughed when her heard this, after all, this is where all of his adventures started. Wufei was a little hesitant in going there since he's a little hesitant to let go of some money. But knowing Duo, he had thought, a little isn't the right word for it.
"So is he your boyfriend?" Souhiko asked as Duo followed his stare and stopped at Wufei's face.
Wufei choked to whatever he was drinking as he sensed both pair of eyes on him. Duo chuckled and grabs hold of Wufei's arm then leaned unto him, "Yes, why do you ask?" he said amusingly with twinkling eyes.
"Duo?!" said Wufei, blushing slightly because of the contact.
"Why, Fei dear. You're so red!" [Slightly isn't exactly the right word for it.]
"DUO!!!"
He was laughing hysterically at Wufei who was now threatening him just like before. After a few minutes of Duo's personally amusement and Wufei's consoling himself, Duo continued to answer Souhiko.
"No. Though, I wish I am," he said enthusiastically.
"Duo…"
He chuckled. "But seriously, Wufei is straight," then he whispered to Souhiko," So I've been told that." Then he winked and chuckled as he saw Wufei rolling his eyes. Souhiko was also smiling and laughing at the two, they look like they're really close though, he thought as he saw the two together, side-by-side, talking to each other. He frowned at the thought and continued to listen to Duo.
"So even though I want to get under his pants---"
"DUO!!!!!!!!!" More laughter was heard from the braided boy as people in the café started looking over to their table. Souhiko was also smiling at a laughing Duo, thinking that it would be fun to spend a day with him. But how to keep the other busy…
Wufei calmed himself as he heaved a sigh. This is going to be a long day… He looked at Duo and saw him chatting away with their new companion. He watched as the young boy exerted and brought forth all his energy without using his mask. He smiled …a long day that I wish would never end…
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Inside the Tsun's residence, the strange man nodded in approval to the invitation of Aunt Mei. Without moving, he eyed the room and continued, "I have visitors coming here later in the evening…"
Without changing her expression, he motioned for him to sit down. "That's alright. Wufei would be back by then."
"Wufei?" a certain amount of curiosity was detected.
"Yes…" She said as she poured some tea into another glass as the boy sat right across from her.
"I believe you know him…"
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To be continued…