Chapter 8
A/N: Yeah, I'm alive. I am so sorry about the lateness. I actually didn't move to a different state (fiancé did not want me to) just to a different city. It's been a long time since I've even thought of writing... I'm back, I have a beta (I hope one that will stick with me), and maybe my muse will force me to write once again. Thank you for staying with me once again. You guys are what bring me back. :-)
Drip...drip-drip...drip... Wufei laid on his back staring up at the water-stained ceiling. Occasionally lights from a passing car would dance across the walls. Wufei sighed as he shifted and glanced at the clock, 2:30 AM, how many more hours would he be unable to sleep? He had crawled into the spare bed around midnight and couldn't keep his eyes closed.
Wufei grumbled to himself as he turned again and tangled his feet in the sheets once more. He couldn't sleep and the constant dripping from outside the window was not helping matters at all. It couldn't actually rain, no, it was drizzling just enough to cause that steady dripping noise that drove you insane. Thoughts of what had happened just hours before ran through his mind, not letting him rest. He was so tired and worn out that his eyes hurt yet he still couldn't sleep.
He glanced over to the bed beside him. The lights from the passing traffic lit up the young man's face at irregular intervals. Wufei let himself smile ever so slightly at the sight. Duo had his arms thrown above his head, one hand mixed in the hair of his braid. The light danced across his chest and Wufei let his eyes trail down the man's body to where the sheets clung to his waist and wrapped around a leg that hung off the bed, his foot almost touching the floor.
He had somehow managed to practically carry Duo up the stairs, get the door unlocked, and open it without dropping sleeping pilot. Wufei carefully laid his friend onto his bed, taking his jacket and shoes off. He had hesitated, thinking about whether or not to remove Duo's outer clothes. He had decided his friend would be more comfortable and sleep better if he didn't have to try to sleep in his street clothes.
Wufei then removed Duo's pants and his shirt, careful because of the bandages, forcing himself not to stare at the exposed skin. It wasn't like he had never done this before, Duo was always getting hurt one way or another, especially back when they had so many missions. He was constantly distracted, distracted by this slim boy beneath his hands. The pale skin of Duo's shoulders, his chest, his stomach. His skin, skin that led down his waist and disappeared under the cover of a pair of boxers. The boxers which he could hardly keep from laughing out loud about. They were black of course, but they were decorated with yellow smiley faces. Leave it to Duo to be dressed in something so childish.
Why was Duo suddenly having an affect on him now? 'It's because Heero is no longer around', a small voice in the back of his head nagged him. The thought had surprised him and he squelched it as fast as he could.
For the first time, Wufei actually noticed the scars that ran across Duo's back. His skin was so pale, a milky white, and the scars were only a shade or two darker. Even though Duo was thin, he was very muscular and Wufei could see all of this. He wanted to ask and know the cause of every single one of those lesions. They made Duo look so much older, that is, until you see his face. His amethyst eyes and boyish grin would always make him seem young. Right now though, Duo just looked peaceful with his eyes closed and mouth slightly open as he snored softly. But, back to the skin that was bare. He just wanted to touch and run his hands over Duo's - whoa, where in the world was his mind going?
Wufei shook his head, trying to get it out of the clouds. He quickly stood up and covered Duo with a light blanket. He had every intention of leaving and, by all means, he should have. He simply could not let Duo see him staring at him like this. Duo would want to know why, he always wanted to know the why of everything. He, himself, didn't even understand why he had grown so fascinated by the long-haired ex-pilot. He stood up and folded the shirt before he laid it on top of the dresser, the jacket following. He turned out the lights as he opened the door and turned to leave. That was before he heard it, Duo had called out his name.
"Hey, 'Fei," Duo had mumbled almost too softly for him to hear. At the sound of his voice though, Wufei cringed. Maybe Duo had seen him staring and knew of the thoughts racing through his head. "Why don't you stay tonight?" Wufei knew he should not stay, his 'fascination' with the ex-pilot was getting out of hand.
"Sure Duo," Wufei muttered, trying to keep his voice calm as he stepped back inside the darkened apartment and closed the door. He removed his shoes and jacket and climbed into the spare bed.
Drip...drip-drip...drip. And here he was more than two hours later, tossing and turning as thoughts about the braided baka raced through his head. The monotonous sound of the steady dripping was giving him a migraine and the current path his thoughts took did not help any. It didn't help either that he had found out only hours ago that Duo was more than he seemed. He was glad that his prayer life was nowhere near as complicated as Duo's was. He realized that he had a new respect for his friend. Thunder rolled in the distance, a warning of the oncoming storm. Every time he was on the verge of falling asleep, thoughts of the baka lying next to him brought him back to wakefulness and then the dripping would keep him awake.
He felt as if he had finally found a position that seemed comfortable enough that he might actually be able to sleep. Just before he slipped into that elusive thing called sleep, he heard Duo whimper. Wufei tried to brush it off but he could hear him cry out words that he could n't make out. Wufei sat up quickly and stared at Duo who had his hands clenched into fists and eyes squinted tightly shut. Duo moaned again as he twisted and turned in his sleep. Something pulled within Wufei as he watched Duo struggle with a nightmare. He wanted to do something, but what? It wasn't like he could hold him or something like that. Duo would think he was nuts or something. Duo mumbled something in his troubled sleep and lashed out with his foot, kicking the sheets off the bed.
"Well, here goes nothing," Wufei muttered as he took a deep breath and got out of bed. He kneeled down beside Duo's bed. "Hey Duo, it's okay. You are not alone," Wufei said softly, he didn't know how to do this. Him, trying to be sympathetic and comforting? Yeah right. Maybe if he could just wake him up...
"Duo," he said softly. "Duo." A little louder and another shake. Wufei didn't even see the fist coming until it was too late. Duo, still mostly asleep took a swing which connected solidly with Wufei's cheek.
"Whaaa!" Wufei yelled as he shoved off the bed and tried to scramble backward. The rest of Duo's body followed the fist and he tumbled right off the bed onto Wufei's legs. His eyes shot open, full of surprise. He frantically looked around him wondering what the hell just happened when he realized he was on top of Wufei's legs and Wufei was holding a hand to his face.
"Wufei, I am so sorry man," Duo mumbled quickly trying to untangle himself from the sheets and his friend's feet. "I am so, so sorry, I did not mean to hit you," he repeated again. He crawled over to where Wufei was leaning against the other bed and repeated himself over and over again. 'Man, he's so going to kill me...' Duo grabbed Wufei's hand away from his face and leaned closer to get a look at the bruise that was visible even in the poor light.
"Man, that bruised up fast. Again, Wufei, I really am sorry. I didn't mean to." Duo slowly realized that his face was really close to Wufei's. Really close, and Wufei still hadn't pulled his hand away from his face. Duo placed a hand gently on Wufei's cheek, his thumb slowly caressing the bruise. Wufei's eyes widened slightly at Duo's touch. His breath caught in his throat and he hoped that Wufei couldn't see him blush.
"I think you hit harder in your sleep than you do awake, Duo," Wufei said with a smirk.
"Hey now," Duo started. He was going to go into a tirade when he noticed Wufei's smirk and how cute that smirk was. Cute? Now wait just a gosh darn second. When did he start to think that Wufei's smirk was cute? Without realizing it he leaned farther forward, toward Wufei, until they were almost nose to nose, lips to lips. Then he pulled away slightly and looked at the floor. He said quietly, "I do not hit harder in my sleep and I said I was-"
"Duo."
"Hmm?" Duo turned back to look into the onyx eyes staring at him.
"For once, just shut up," Wufei said just as quietly. Duo opened his mouth ready for a retort when Wufei pressed his lips against his. His eyes widened in surprise but he did as he was asked for once and just shut up. His attention was turned toward what was going on. All too soon Wufei pulled away. Duo wanted to pout. Wufei's lips were so soft and warm. He wanted to feel them again, he wanted more.
"I'm sorry," Wufei mumbled as he looked away. He thought Duo was going to be pissed. What right did he have to kiss Duo? That was way too presumptuous of him. Man, what was he going to do now? He felt a small amount of pressure on his chin and he was brought back to reality and right back out of his thoughts. He turned his head and was met with Duo's beautiful amethyst eyes. There was no anger or disgust in them. He wasn't sure what he saw, but he knew he didn't see either of the two and that was all he needed for the moment.
"Don't ever be sorry for that Wufei," Duo said softly and leaned forward to press his lips to Wufei's. Duo relaxed a bit when he felt Wufei lean into the kiss. He felt Wufei's mouth part and his tongue dart out, asking entrance to Duo's mouth, which he gladly let entrance to. Their tongues met tentatively as if trying to get to know the taste of each other. Each felt as if they were in heaven. Duo did not have a straight thought running through his head. Wufei's taste was slightly sweet and it was driving him mad. His mouth was this hot moist cavern and he wanted to know every single bit of it.
He let out a small gasp as Wufei's hand trailed up his arm and across his chest to rest at the nape of his neck under his braid. Wufei wrapped his hand in Duo's hair and pulled Duo closer, making their kiss fiercer, hotter, and more aggressive. Duo brought both of his hands up and laid them on the sides of Wufei's face, his thumbs resting on either side of Wufei's chin. Their tongues sparred again and again, each trying to gain dominance over the other.
Duo slid his hands back, relishing the feel of Wufei's black silky hair. He found the small rubber band holding the silky mass back. Before he could free his hair, Wufei pulled away from the kiss. Duo was surprised, but did not pull his hands away. Wufei tilted his head to the side questioning Duo without saying a word.
"Your hair. I just want to see your hair down 'Fei," Duo said with a smile. The questioning look in Wufei's eyes was replaced with trust as he gave a small nod. Duo gave a small tug and tossed the band to the side. Wufei's black mane fell below his chin and framed his face, making it seem much paler in the irregular light. Duo's breath came out short, then fast as he wrapped his hands in the hair he just undid. He pulled Wufei in for another kiss, Wufei's black mixing with his long brown bangs.
This time the kiss was slow and deep. Duo took his time running his hands through Wufei's hair, down his neck, and all over his back. First, so lightly with just his fingertips then harder with his palms, kneading Wufei's skin eliciting small gasps from the young Chinese man. With each gasp from Wufei, a small moan escaped from Duo's lips. Each sound, each movement, each breath became closer and faster. Duo felt as if he could get lost under Wufei's gaze, and he would not care, as long as Wufei was there touching and kissing him.
Wufei ran his hands across Duo's chest, loving the reactions he was pulling from the smaller man. His own breath was ragged and he felt as if his blood was on fire. Duo tasted so good, and felt so great that he was not thinking about the hands running over his body. He just could not touch enough of Duo at once, it was driving him up the wall. His hands had wandered down Duo's waist to the top of his boxers and was surprised when Duo tensed up all of a sudden.
Duo placed his hands upon Wufei's, stopping him from going further. His breathing was hitched, and he tried to calm himself without completely pulling away from Wufei. He sighed as he placed his forehead upon Wufei's shoulder. Wufei was not sure what to do. He thought things were going so well.
"What is wrong, Duo?" he asked.
"Can't. I can't do this," Duo said softly, afraid of Wufei's reaction. Time stood still as neither of them moved for the next couple of moments.
"Fine," Wufei stated. Duo's head came up as he looked into onyx. Wufei slowly pulled away and leaned up against the bed, still brushing up against Duo.
"Fine?" Duo asked inteligently. Wufei nodded.
"I can wait. Believe me, Duo, I can wait." Duo leaned back and closed his eyes. He did not know if he liked the idea of Wufei willing to wait. What exactly for what, he wasn't exactly sure. He cracked an eye open when he felt a warmth on his face. He realised that dawn had come and sunlight was peaking through the clouds as it was rising above the horizon. He rested his head against Wufei's shoulder and nudged him with his elbow.
"A rare sight, Wufei. Seeing the sun coming up," Duo said softly, his voice full of sleep. Wufei gave a small smile and laid a hand over one of Duo's. They each were quiet, watching the clouds disapearas the sun shine down upon them chasing away the darkness of the night before.
A/N: Hee hee. Bet you thought there would be more between them. :-) Keep reading, it'll happen sooner or later.