Chapter Seven

Heero POV

Wufei is on our bed yelling at me in a whisper.

"Heero get away from the door. You can't hear anything anyway."

"Of course not you keep talking!"

I heard some rustling that signaled Wufei taking off his glasses and setting his book down on the nightstand. He will be standing next to me in 3…2… Damn it Wufei you weren't suppose to get hear until I reached 1."

"Sorry, I did not know you were doing a mental count down. My telepathy is broken. If you would like I can get go get the crazy red head that lives down the hall." Wufei turned and leaned with his back against the wall. "So what do you plan on accomplishing by listening?"

I lifted my head to look fully at Wufei. I couldn't really hear anything. "I was hoping to hear Duo's reaction. I'm pretty sure he is getting the extended version where we received the abbreviated version."

"What specifically are you listening for in Duo's reaction?"

"Anything that will require me to hurt Trowa."

"Why? You already punched him."

"That was because I was pissed at him. You know just as well as I do that Duo's heart did eventually heal, but he still loves Trowa."

"What makes you say that?"

"Why are constantly questioning me tonight?"

"I just want to make sure you have everything thought out and won't kill Trowa without a good reason."

I sighed; I can admit that I occasionally sigh especially when my lover is being difficult. "I know he loves him because you can't just stop loving someone even if they break your heart. Besides did you see his face when he saw Trowa standing in the kitchen and why do you think he rarely goes to the pilot reunions?"

"I suppose that's evidence. Just don't do anything without Duo's consent, I prefer my lover intact."

"I never do anything rash!"

"Except when it comes to Duo."

"Are you jealous?" Wufei began to walk back to bed.

"Why would I be jealous? Unless you have started to have thoughts of incest?" I walked up behind him and wrapped my arms around his waist.

"You do remember that we are not related?" He tilted his head to the right and I began kissing and nipping up and down the neck exposed to me.

"Related by blood? No, but you do consider him to be your brother and you may even consider inviting him to our bed, you will not, however, cheat on me with him. Besides he wouldn't let you, he hates to see us fight. So, am I jealous of your relationship with Duo? No, because mine is similar I just happen to be more rational." All during Wufei's rationalization I maneuvered us on the bed with me leaning over him.

"Hmm…Duo joining us? Yes, I have considered it."

"I know, I have thought about it as well." I kissed Wufei deeply. Just the thought of Duo joining us and Wufei willing to allow it was extremely arousing. With us both naked and Wufei writhing underneath me all thoughts of Duo and my previous eavesdropping was long forgotten.

Duo POV

After sitting in silence for several excruciating minutes I excused myself and went to my room. There were so many questions, so many thoughts running through my head. I barely knew which way was up and down. I was tired from the long mission and Trowa's information over load. I grabbed my towels and headed for the bathroom intent on taking a long hot shower. Just before I made it to my salvation I ran smack into Trowa who just emerged from the bathroom.

"Duo, you okay?" He held my arm as if he thought I could not stand on my own two feet and at that moment he was probably right.

"Yeah, I guess I was so focused on taking a shower for the first time in three days I wasn't paying attention."

"The first shower after a mission will do that to you." He released my arm and walked into the Doghouse closing the door behind him.

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I was in my solace. The hot water poured over my body relaxing my sore muscles and causing my unbound hair to stick in uncomfortable places. Though we split the bills evenly I am pretty certain that my actual portion of the water bill is double. It has to be for this is the place where I come to think. I become so relaxed under the hot spray that my mind just begins to wander over the issues that are currently occupying my mind. The issue that immediately comes to the forefront is Trowa.

"Why now? Why have you come back into my life?" What mistake did you make all those years ago? Was it me or was it Quatre or was it both of us? You made me fall in love with you and then you turn your back on me in favor of my, our, friend and comrade. Was I your dirty little secret? Some one you were ashamed of having feelings for?

Duo sank to his knees. Tears now mingled with the shower water as he cried his heart out.

~*~*~

"Why are you crying?"

"Sister Helen?"

"Yes and who is this?" She pulled a handkerchief from her pocket and wiped the dirt from the dirt and tear streaked face. "Why it is my handsome little man, Duo."

Duo nodded his head in reply.

"Now tell me why you are crying."

"I thought he was the one."

"The one what, sweetie?"

"The one I was supposed to be with forever, my soul mate. I know it sounds ridiculous we spent only a few days together, but … I mean… Who finds their soul mate at the age of fifteen?"

"There is no time frame for when you find your true love. It happens when you least expect it."

"It hurt so much, seeing him and Quatre together."

"Seeing the one you love embracing, kissing, another hurts a great deal."

"I thought I was over him."

"You were avoiding him. How could you ever know whether you were truly over him if you never saw him?"

Duo's mouth opened and closed a few times never finding the right reply.

"You need to tell him how you felt and how you feel now. If you do not tell him you will never be able to truly heal."

"I know, I know." He wrapped his arms around Sister Helen and cried his last few tears.

"Duo. Duo."

~*~*~

"Duo. Duo."

Duo woke not realizing that he fell asleep under the hot now cold shower water. The last images of Sister Helen fading into the dreamscape and memories of the past. He wiped his eyes and yawned, hearing his name being called he realized what woke him.

"Duo, Duo are you okay in there?"

Finding his voice and hoping it didn't quiver he replied "yes, I'm fine. I just kind of fell asleep."

"Okay, um… are you sure? I can go get Heero or Wufei."

"No thanks, I'm fine really Tro. I wasn't aware that I was that tired until I completely relaxed. I will be out in a second."

"Alright, good night."

"'Night Trowa."

Duo emerged from the shower cold, wet, and his skin resembled a prune. Towels firmly wrapped around his waist and hair he left the confines of the bathroom for the now sanctuary of his bedroom. A place Trowa could not accidently invade.

Once dressed, he flopped on to his bed and recounted his dream conversation with Sister Helen. She was right; he did need to talk to Trowa and tell him the way he felt three years ago and the way he feels now. As well as have a few questions answered.

"I love him. Even now, I love him."

A/N: Sorry I have not updated in like two months. Life has been hectic and Kaleidascope wasn't having any luck in the inspiration department. *Steal dreams and give to you; Shoplift a thought or two; All children touch the sun; Burn fingers one by one, by one* is Duo ring tone I forgot to mention that a few chapters ago. I hope you enjoy. As always please review and comment. Oh, one more thing I hope you like the little Heero and Wufei moments because writing them is completely squick for me.