FIVE
Sutoomu
First off, I'm sorry if this chapter seems shorter than usual. That's because it is, by the way. But, in order to make up for not having as much for my WONDERFUL reviewers to read in this chapter, the seventh chapter is going to be longer than average. So you lose a bit in this chapter, but gain in the next! I hope you like this chapter anyways.
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So, here is the sixth chapter, I hope you like it, and please review. I'll reply!
"Wakey, wakey...c'mon, Little Dragon..." Wufei's eyes cracked open just a smidgen, unnoticable by anyone watching, as he felt a pair of lips brushing against his bare stomach, just above his navel.
"Stop doing that, Duo," Wufei heard Heero chide.
"But it's fun," Duo replied. "And it always makes you wake up."
"You're teasing him," Heero retorted. "Just kiss him and wake him up that way."
"Fine, then," Duo said, and Wufei felt fingers walking up his stomach and chest, then felt Duo's presence hovering over him. With a war cry, Wufei opened his eyes and attacked Duo's lips, grabbing them in his own and effectively knocking the boy over. Duo grabbed onto Wufei and pulled him down with him, then continued to pepper his mouth with kisses. "Hiya, 'Fei!" Duo smiled up at him, his amethyst eyes sparkling. "Have a nice sleep?"
"I had a better wake up," Wufei replied, rubbing his nose against Duo's. He shifted and sat up, then winced. "But I shouldn't have moved so fast."
"Baka," Heero admonished Duo, who blushed.
"Sorry, 'Fei," he said. "You're just so cute when you sleep. Hey, Hee-chan, wanna make out?"
"We haven't even eaten yet," Heero said.
"So?" Duo declared, and he climbed onto Heero's lap and kissed him. Heero sighed and began kissing back.
Wufei smiled, then tried to blink the grogginess out of his eyes. He realized, unfortunately, that he hadn't had a chance to wipe his makeup off before he went to bed, so now his eyes were all gritty. And nature was also calling him. "Need bathroom," he mumbled as he stood up and walked into the large bathroom. He shut the door and proceeded to wash his face thoroughly with soap and water, waking himself up efficiently. It also left his eyes unlined and his lips pink, a sight which he was only in at night and in the morning. He borrowed Duo's brush to tame his bed hair and then tied it back from his face using a stray hairband he had on his person. A few bangs fell out of the hold and dangled at the side of his face.
He realized he was going to have to go back to his house today to grab his makeup and a few clothes and his other important essentials. Or he could bring the guys along to help, then he wouldn't have to worry about being attacked by his uncle and he'd be able to do the whole move in one day. If he brought them, though, he'd have to warn them about what his uncle might say. Not that he was ashamed of loving them, no, but his uncle had a big mouth that Wufei wished he could shove a pair of socks in sometimes. He also reminded himself that he had to grab Chibi. A smile made its way onto his healing face as he remembered that the guys didn't know about Chibi. The smile turned to a frown as Wufei suddenly wondered if they wouldn't agree with his pet owl...
Wufei finished cleaning up and stepped out of the bathroom. Heero and Duo were still making out and Trowa and Quatre were just coming out of the bedroom, pajamas rumpled and hair askew, holding hands. Quatre ran up and sat beside Heero and Duo.
"Pause, kiss me, then continue," he ordered. Duo stopped, gave Quatre a sweet kiss, and Heero followed. Trowa came for his morning greeting next and then Duo turned back to Heero, licking the stoic boy's lips.
Wufei smirked and walked past them, deciding to look in the cupboards and see what they had for breakfast...or brunch, he noted, as he saw it was eleven. He found a bowl and a tiny bit of cereal left and grabbed the milk, determined to have this little bit. It would fill him up and tide him over but not fill him completely in case the others had a lunch planned.
He had just sat down and began to eat when he noticed everyone staring at him. "What?" he asked innocently.
"Nothin', 'Fei," Duo quickly said. "We've just never seen you without your eyeliner and lipstick on. Or you with your hair up."
"Well, this is me in the morning and at night," Wufei waved at his face with his spoon. "So get used to it."
"You look beautiful, Wufei," Trowa said.
"I can see both your eyes," Quatre smiled, and Wufei rolled his eyes. He couldn't help but smile, though, as he ate. Quatre and Trowa came over to the kitchen and began discussing an early lunch after each giving Wufei a good morning kiss, and then Wufei remembered he had to talk to them, and he'd better talk early.
"Guys," he called, getting all their attention. "We need to talk."
"No!" Duo exclaimed, breaking apart from Heero. "Don't leave us! What did we do?"
"Baka," Wufei smirked. "It's nothing like that."
"Oh, okay."
"It's about me moving in here."
"No!" Duo suddenly exclaimed again. "You have to move in! Please!"
"Shut up, Duo," Heero said sharply, and Duo's mouth closed.
"I have to get my stuff," Wufei said, nodding his thanks to Heero. "And I need to know where I sleep."
"With us," Quatre immediately explained. "We always sleep together. We only have one bedroom, if you've noticed, but it's very large. We actually have three double beds in there, and we take turns sleeping with each other, and it's very roomy, so you can sleep alone if you want. We can also push the beds together if we all want to cuddle and be completely together."
"Which is sometimes awkward," Trowa said, glancing at Duo. "Seeing how some people are very active sleepers and others don't move at all."
"I woke him up with my tossing and turning as I tried to get to sleep," Duo explained with a goofy smile. "But I'm better now."
"That sounds like a very nice situation," Wufei smiled. "But in order for me to officially move in, I have to pack my room, which means I have to go back home. I'm going to have to today no matter what because there are some essentials I have to get. I'd rather I move it all in one day, so I'm requesting help and backup."
"Your helpers are ready," Quatre said. "But backup?"
"My uncle was drunk yesterday. He'll likely have a large hangover, so we can maybe get in and out if we're quiet, but if he wakes up and sees me...well, he'll be a raving lunatic with serious anger issues, and he'll most likely try to unload his anger on me like he usually does if I'm there."
"I'll kick his ass!" Duo snarled. "Give me a couple knives and some steel knuckles and..."
"That won't be necessary, Duo," Wufei quickly assured him. "You cannot attack my uncle, that's a condition. But I'm hoping that if you're all there behind me, he might control himself."
"We're your foundation and support, Wufei," Trowa said. "And gladly."
"Thank you," Wufei felt warmth spreading in him. He liked this, he did! "But I have to warn you. He accused me of sleeping with you, of fucking you. He's a homophobic and, while he may be able to control his bodily actions, he'll probably end up insulting you deeply. I just want you to be prepared for that."
"We've dealt with creeps like him before," Duo said confidently. "No problem."
"You can't attack him, though, Duo," Wufei pointed out. "So we'll have to ignore his words while we pack my stuff, if he's awake and isn't too hungover to move. We also have to talk to my aunt Taia. I sent her to a friends to protect her from uncle Tao Shen. But she won't abandon the jackass, because she's traditional and pledged her loyalty to him when their marriage was arranged. I have to talk to her and make sure she's careful when she goes back to him in a few days."
"You love your aunt very much," Heero stated. "That's an honorable trait."
"Thank you," Wufei nodded, then told them his final thing. "How are you guys with owls?"
"Excuse me?" Duo blinked.
"Because, see, I have a pet owl, and I'm not going to leave her behind, and I'm really hoping you guys won't mind an animal in here. She's trained and really quiet and a very good companion and..."
"You have a pet owl?" Duo gaped. "Wow! That's so cool, 'Fei!"
"Is she a large owl?" Heero asked.
"No," Wufei shook his head. "She's a miniature breed. Only about the size of a large baseball when she tucks her head in. She's completely white, I have a cage for her, I buy her food and take care of her myself. And her name is Chibi."
"She sounds adorable!" Quatre exclaimed. "Can we take her, Heero?"
Heero considered this. "She's quiet?" he asked after a moment.
Wufei nodded. "Very quiet. And I have a way of making her completely quiet, soundless. She practically goes to sleep with her eyes open."
Heero thought some more, then inhaled and sighed. "Sure, Wufei. I don't think an owl is going to change anything drastically."
"I wanted a puppy," Duo huffed suddenly, changing moods in an eye blink.
"We can't handle a pet like a puppy or a kitten," Heero said. "We already have four pets each, now." Duo giggled and smiled, snuggling into Heero.
"True."
"We can leave to go and get your things after lunch," Trowa suggested. "But eating is top priority for you. You were hurt pretty badly, and you need your strength."
"Yes, mother," Wufei nodded meekly, teasing, and Trowa chuckled. Wufei smiled happily and looked at them all. "Ai shiteru, koishiis."
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"Hey, we've never been here before," Duo mentioned, looking up at the rather nice light house.
"Just stay here until I scope it out, okay?" Wufei said pointedly. He opened the door and left it open so the others could see in. Despite what he said, Duo followed him in and looked curiously into the livingroom and kitchen.
"Nice place," he whistled. "Looks very..."
"Chinese?" Wufei asked.
"I was thinkin' masculine," Duo shrugged.
Wufei sighed. He quickly checked his uncle's study, the sitting room, the rec room and all the other rooms downstairs before coming back to the front where the others stood. "Stay down here, okay, Duo?" Wufei said firmly and ran silently up the stairs. He quietly pushed open his aunt and uncle's bedroom door and then stumbled as a hand suddenly grabbed his shirt and pulled him violently into the room.
"Shit," Wufei cursed and rolled upright as his shoulder connected with the floor.
"Damn you..."
Wufei looked up at his uncle, whose eyes were hazed but livid as he looked down at Wufei. The man stumbled forward dizzily and picked Wufei up by the collar of his shirt, throwing him against the wall. Wufei used his training to absorb the impact so it didn't hurt as much, but it was still rough on his already bruised and battered body.
"You son of a bitch. Traitorous little wench!" Tao Shen accused angrily. "You go and dishonor my name by fucking gay fags, you disrespect me after all I've done for you, and now you've turned my wife against me! You've damaged my honor for the last time, you bastard faggot, you son of a harlot!" He charged at Wufei, catching the punches Wufei aimed at him and wrapping a husky hand around Wufei's throat. Once again, he was lifted off the floor against the wall. What was up with this? The strangling was getting a bit too repetitive...and bad for his health, Wufei added as his vision blurred. Fuck!
Well, have I left you in enough suspense? Please don't worry...I willingly admit that I can't ever leave my cute 'Fei 'Fei in trouble. He's too cuddly/cuddles chibi 'Fei 'Fei/ And so are the rest of them. /cuddles chibi Hee-chan and Duo and Trowa and Q-Q/ Q-Q is Quatre, just so you know. I don't know if this nickname has ever been used before...if not, then I invented it! Or, at least, I might start a fad. Heh.
The next chapter is awesome. One of the guys goes OOC and it's awesome. But you'll have to wait a day or two until I update. Hope you liked this chapter, please review!
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