Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Angel Heart ❯ Angel Heart Chapter nine-Come a little bit closer ( Chapter 10 )

Title: Angel Heart

Author: Eternal Spark aka Sparky aka Carol Edwards

Pairings: 6x3, 1x4, 5+2/5x2, RxOcc

Disclaimers: Don't own. Won't sell. Why…cause they ain't mine.

Warning: AU, Drama, NCS, Language, Angst, Consensual sex as the story progresses.

Achived: if you want, but please ask first.

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Comments: You better or I will sic Quatre on you!! *Grabbing a genki Quatre ^_^ for back up*

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Notes: Whahaa!! I have started the chapter of all chapters and you guys will love me for it!! ^_^ I do recall stating that the plushie chapter was my favorite. Snicker! I guess I changed my mind. This is my favorite chapter!! Expect the unexpected! SAP! ANGST! BAD LANGUAGE! SAP and…I'm not gonna tell ya!! Okay, you dragged it out of me! MORE SAP with a touch of Limonade! This dedicated to Silverfox (my co-plottress) and the lovely Cassima (my beta). Cassima gets double kudos for putting up with my craziness. I'm also going to dedicate this little ole chapter from hell to Chibikit aka USAGI (you know who you are, Missy). This little missy, who is there with me for inspiration and has been through so much sh** that it ain't funny!! Keep ya your head up, little sis! And you better read her story, “Earthbound destiny” that is on Fanfiction.net

 

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Wufei shook his head not able to look up from the ground from guilt. "Why? Why can't I say it?"

 

"It's fear, man!" He looked over at Wufei. "Fei, I know about Meiran!"

 

Dark eyes grew huge as he turned to look up at Heero. Wufei could tell if his brother-n-law was lying and Heero was not lying about this. Wufei didn't understand. He never told anyone about Meiran. Only a few people knew about the deceased girl who was his wife. "Iya. It's an ingrained character I think. I want to, Heero. I really do. But every time I try to...something stops me. Duo's words, his face, his expressive eyes." Wufei reached up, clutching his head as though he had a headache. "I'm so sorry, Heero. I'm so sorry."

 

Heero shook his head. Wufei shouldn't be apologizing to him. The dark teenager should be apologizing to the true person who was lost within the rain, the only person who could save Wufei from the Chinese boy's internal storm. Looking out into the rain, Heero whispered a silent prayer.

"Please Lord, bring Duo back for Wufei."

Angel Heart

Chapter nine: Come a little bit closer

 

 

***Flashback***

 

Frightened eyes, wide from intense fear yet wondrous in their violet shade glanced over one small shoulder as the owner, a young boy, was pulled from the courtroom. With all the boisterous voices echoing through the court, the defense lawyers were happy to escape the angry mob wanting Damien Krushrenada. Their client, an innocent yet serious abused boy was strong on the witness stand and they were proud he finally spoke up from all the atrocious trials he had suffered in his young life. Finally the trial was over. The two lawyers accompanied their clients out the door, warning the young boy not to look back.

 

Though Duo tried to ignore it, the boy still could hear his father's ominous rants as threats rung loudly through his ears.

 

“No one will love you like I do, you little bastard!” Damien Krushrenada screamed as the officers pulled him, fighting and kicking, from the courtroom. After all his planning, the damn jury rendered him guilty for his heinous crimes against the youth. Guilty? How the hell could he be guilty for loving his son? He felt betrayed by both of his sons, his own flesh and blood! A deep growl bellowed from his soul. They would not get away with this. He wanted revenge. He struggled against his captors, growling insanely and yelled his youngest son's name.

 

“DUO!”

 

Treize felt Duo stop along side of him. The younger boy looked briefly over his shoulder, wanting one last look at the evil that was his past.

 

Damien smirked sadistically, making sure he penetrated his son's plum gaze with his next words. “I curse you and the day you were born! You are my bitch!! No one will love you! You hear me, Duo Damien Krushrenada!! No one will love you but me!! No one!!”

 

Ignoring his father's insanity, Trieze held on tighter to his little brother breathing words of endearments into his ears. But the superior strength that Duo possessed was only for a brief time. This time when Duo paused again, he held his head in pain to the horror of his older brother and the defense lawyer. All Duo could hear was his name just before his violet eyes rolled back into his head as he fainted dead away.

 

***End Flashback***

 

 

Quatre was still running. He didn't care if his breath was short from exhaustion or that he was soaked to the bone, shivering from the cold chill. The blonde teenager had one thing on his mind and prayed in his heart that he would reach his goal in time. Fifteen minutes had passed since he had lost sight of the chestnut tail of this friend. But to make matters worse, it had begun to rain. The downpour had burst out of nowhere; causing people to scatter to safe havens from its wrath. Large drops of rain flowed over him, causing his platinum locks to shimmer like limp strands of white gold that was now slicking to his head like a platinum blanket. Though rivulets of rainwater ran down along his cheeks, stinging his eyes, he didn't care. They would only hide the tears and his pain.

 

His thoughts were jumbled as he ran, worried not only for Duo's welfare but also for his own mental state. “Don't leave…me,” Quatre mumbled, panting as he took his first break by leaning against a balloon stand. The one thing that meant more to him than Heero was lost in the rain and lost within the storm. His tears seemed to stop for now and were slowly replaced with anger. Damn Wufei and his big mouth! Quatre wanted to beat that jackass to a pulp for his stupidity and inconsideration. Quatre knew Wufei's whole attitude revolved around fear. If he could try to work on his fear of roller coasters, then Wufei could admit his heart to the one person that craved it. That was all Duo wanted from him. Quatre grumbled. If Duo confessed his undying love to him…

 

Pale cheeks blushed and Quatre shook his head, pulling his mind from those thoughts. He shouldn't be thinking about that. Now was not the time to dwell on the impossible. He had to find Duo. Pushing off of the stand, the lanky teenager began his search again.

 

Raising his hands to his mouth, he yelled for his friend again. “Duo!! Duo, where are you?!? Duo!”

 

“Quat…”

 

If that wasn't the loveliest sounds Quatre had ever heard. He whirled around, focusing his eyes though they were blurring from the rain. He called again and again and finally he was answered by the heavenly voice. He bolted into a run, running towards the sound.

 

He paused in his steps, not caring if he was shivering while the rain still pounding on him. There, hiding in the shadows, stood Duo looking like a lost kitten. The teenager was shivering under the entrance to the bumper cars. Duo's braid hung over his shoulder while his clothes were clinging to him like a second skin. His eyes seemed so vacant.

 

The slender boy allowed his platinum haired comrade to hold him though Duo wasn't in the best shape to begin with due to the weather. Duo stood silently listening to every apology Quatre uttered, but the words were falling on deaf ears. The portentous words of his father kept pounding in Duo's head and Quatre pulled back sensing his pain.

 

“Quatre….Wufei….”

 

“Don't blame Wufei, Duo. This is my fault! You know I did this.”

 

Duo shook his head to Quatre's dismay. “Father was right, Quatre. I don't deserve love. Wufei will never admit his feelings for me.” He sounded so pitiful as he bowed his head in defeat. “ It's over.”

 

Quatre couldn't' believe his ears. He let go of Duo, only to grab the hand of the chestnut haired lad as he moved the braided teenager and himself to a warmer spot by a food stand.

 

The last thing Duo wanted was food the way he felt. Quatre saw the grimace surface on Duo's face and ran a hand through his bang and down his braid trying to sooth him. “It's only to get you warm, Duo. Stop speaking nonsense. It's not over either.” Quatre then placed Duo's freezing hands into his own, running his fingers over them as he tried to warm both of theirs.

 

To their dismay, the two teenagers were still shaking from the cold. “You're shaking. This is not enough heat.” Quatre looked across the way and spotted the tent for the hall of mirrors.

 

“Come on, Duo. I have to show you something.” Pulling his friend, Quatre gritted his teeth watching the rain still come down. Determination set on his mind and they took off until they were standing under a much warmer tent, which happened to be the Hall of Mirrors. They each tried to ring their clothing out, shaking off the excessive water and shivering from their wet clothes. Not caring, Quatre pulled Duo in front of a mirror and asked him a simple question. “What do you see, Duo?”

 

Duo blinked, staring at the figure before him. “An insignificant spot on human existence.” he replied, shivering and not too happy with his appearance.

 

Quatre snickered in spite of himself as he stared with Duo. “Oh really? Then how I come see a halo over your head?”

 

“Halo?” Duo blinked in confusion. “What are you taking about? I knew you would crack up eventually.”

 

Quatre laughed at that statement. “Well from where I'm looking I see a beautiful soul with a special heart, the epitome of a earth angel. Not many are born on earth to guide us wayward souls.”

 

Okay…Duo was already confused from the statement, as he remained silent waiting for Quatre to continue.

 

“Think Duo. Without you, we wouldn't have come together like this. Me, you, Heero and Wufei…we're like peas of a pod. I've never had friends like you guys. Sure we're all afraid of opening up but with each day that passes, you draw a little bit of sunshine out of us. You can change lives, Duo. I won't call that insignificant, I call that a miracle.”

 

Quatre watched the emotions play in Duo's eyes. It seemed those were the words that were needed as he watched more tears flow. Their little group of misfits, the four of them were different yet similar. Duo and Wufei, they were just like pieces of yin and yang. There was a strong spirit within Duo, just waiting to be let loose on the world and if Wufei was the guiding force for that light, how could Quatre stop it?

 

“He is just like me, Quat. I was so afraid to open up. Wufei changed that. I noticed it that very first day I arrived here. The causal way he acts or the way he treats people. But I saw something that no one else could see…there's a light in his smile. I prayed that one day he would smile for me like that.“

 

Gentle hands wiped Duo's tears away in understanding. “Duo, he will.” Quarte pulled back, looking directly into Duo's stormy eyes. “He's just…I don't know, Duo. Right now he's not mature enough to. I sense Wufei is keeping something from us. He's afraid of something. Maybe that's why it is turning out like this between you two. Just don't give up on him.”

 

The words seemed to hit home as more tears overflowed from amaryllis `jewels. Quatre pulled Duo into another hug, whispering encouragement for the longhaired boy's troubled heart.

 

“I can't give up on him, Quat-kun.” Duo whispered into Quatre's neck. “My heart won't let me. I think…no…I know…I love him.”

 

Though he felt like tiny daggers were pricking away at his soul, Quatre resigned himself to Duo's decision. He smiled at the tearful boy, caressing his face as he pulled him back. “I think I know how to get him to open up, Duo. You have to tell him first.”

 

Embarrassed by Quatre's words, Duo wiped his face and looked down at the floor. “I tried…in a round about way…”

 

“Round about…” Quatre giggled a little. What was he going to do with these two? “Duo. This is Wufei we're talking about as stubborn as that boy is. He doesn't do well with hidden meanings either. Here's how you do it.”

 

Quatre then moved back and began to act like Wufei and Duo would if it were up to him. “Just tell him, “Wufei, I love you!” He tried to mimic Duo's voice, swooning all over himself and overacting to the delight of Duo. Duo's laughter seemed to worsen Quatre's behavior. “Yes Duo! I know! I love you too.” Quatre finished it off by grabbing Duo around his waist and dipped the boy low to the ground. He then wagged his eyebrows.

 

He couldn't hold it in anymore. Duo burst out laughing while Quatre kissed his right cheek in happiness. “Stop that you brat. You are crazy, Quat.”

 

Quatre blushed as slender fingers as pale as his, caressed his face. His heart thumped in his chest like a bomb about to explode. Trying to take the anxiety of the affection away, he giggled while letting Duo back up as he searched within those violet clouds. “Hey Duo, “ Quatre felt his voice trailing off as a question popped in his head.

 

“Yeah?”

 

The blush deepened on Quatre's face, embarrassed to meet Duo's eyes at this particular moment. “Did you mean that about in the middle?”

 

Violet eyes widen, not from shock but from the understanding of the hidden meanings within the statement He felt the pull from Quatre, his dearest friend. “If my heart didn't belong to Wufei, Quat…” Duo began calmly while walking up to Quatre, “You would have had it. But…I would have been killed by Heero.”

 

That caused both of them to laughter as the angular shoulders of Quatre shook with mirth in agreement. “Actually I was thinking about some really naughty positions. That the four of us could do.” It felt good to have a happy Duo again. All Quatre wanted to do right now was snuggle him back to happiness. He hated when Duo was upset.

 

“You are so bad, Quatre. Come on, I have an idea of what I have to do. We have to go the karaoke bar.”

 

“Oh! I hope Heero and Wufei are still there. We better hurry then.” The sky cleared some, the rain finally calming down as the two boys ran onto the moistened pavement, running into unexpected destinies.

 

~***~

 

The publicist didn't understand why Angela wanted to get out of the dressing room. The young star was slightly disappointed for the rain messing up her outdoor gig. She really wanted to give a great show tonight since this place was a second home to her. Since becoming a singer fulltime, Angel Vega had traveled the world promoting her music. When she was offered a gig to sing in her hometown, she jumped at the chance to perform.

 

Now it was raining on her parade in a sense. Wearing her black shades for disguise and grabbing her best friend/bodyguard, they ventured into the crowd and straight towards the Moonlight Karaoke bar. She smiled the moment the doors closed behind her and went straight to the bar to order a snack. The show wasn't going to happen until they put up the dome anyway and that was only an hour away.

 

It was the perfect time to play hooky.

 

Angela sighed, waiting for Jason to get her snack as she grabbed a table. Now was the time to relax as various amateurs went to the stage to sing along with the karaoke machine. Maybe a star would be found before the night was out.

 

~***~

 

Heero and Wufei were sitting at table enjoying the hilarity of people as they sung with the karaoke machine. Some were okay but the one currently on the stage needed to be shot off. Looking from the corner, Heero could see Wufei fidgeting with his napkin. He frowned. Wufei was worried about Duo. Maybe some food would help. Tapping Wufei on the shoulder, Heero motioned to his brother-n-law to go with him to get something to eat.

 

Wufei just nodded as he followed.

 

~***~

 

The place was so crowded that Heero and Wufei didn't notice when Quatre and Duo entered followed by some other customers.

 

“Damn this place is packed!” Quatre yelled over the hideous singing. “Man, someone needs to put that guy out of his misery!”

 

Duo smirked. The guy was a little off key trying to act like Barry White, practically rubbing the microphone against his body. Quatre looked at him like he wanted to puke.

 

“So Duo…what are you going to do?” Quatre was curious what his slender friend was planning.

 

“Something I haven't done in a very long time.”

 

Quatre blinked in confusion as he watched Duo swallow hard and walk causally up to the Karaoke stage. The current singer was finishing his set or rather people were booing him off the stage else they would start throwing food at him.

 

Sighing, Duo shook his head as the irate singer passed him and walked up to the machine. The money felt hot in his pocket and he had no choice but to fill the blinking machine with his confession. He prayed Wufei would hear his words.

 

“Hello?”

 

People were speaking and orders were being taking by the waitresses. Life would not pause for one teenager's interruption. Duo looked around at the crowd, feeling a little uneasy until he looked down at Quatre. Quatre just smiled, urging him to go on.

 

“This goes out to one special person, someone who is more important to me than the breath of angel's wings.” Duo flipped the rack, racing through the song selections and if by destiny, one song stopped before his eyes. He blinked in curiosity and smiled. This was Wufei's song, the one song that stuck in his mind when he fell in love with Wufei that moment when he arrived at the high school.

 

His lips moved and from him, flowed his soul.

 

“I know that it's late

And maybe I shouldn't be so into you

It's just that tonight, I am so taken I'm falling for you

When I look in your eyes I can see

A million possibilities

And I know you believe in me so

But tonight…”

 

As if by magic, a hush slowly grew over the bar. Even the cooks in the kitchen paused to take a break. Heero and Wufei had just come back from the counter, carrying their food and drinks in their arms. Heero was just about to sit down when he heard the beautiful voice. “Wufei, someone that can actually sing is up there…”

 

“Yeah…” But as Wufei focused his eyes to see the inspiring artist, he nearly dropped his burger. “Duo?”

 

“What?” Heero followed Wufei's eyesight and blushed. It was Duo on the stage, signing his heart out. The voice on the song was a female but that was no problem for Duo. The boy's voice was unbelievable, as it began blending perfectly with the music. The way the lights shone on his slender form was something out of a wet man's dream.

 

“Come a little bit closer

Let me hold you baby

I will be good to you

And we can try

To forget tomorrow

And make it last forever tonight.”

 

Wufei couldn't tear his eyes away from the unbelievable sight. He didn't know what was happening but the next thing he knew, he dropped his bag on top of Heero's and walked off.

 

Heero blinked in confusion, barely catching the bag in shock as he watched Wufei begin to plow through the mob of people. He really jumped when he heard a deep tenor begin to harmonize with Duo's voice from somewhere within the room.

 

Duo didn't see anyone at the moment. The music surrounded him as it comforted him with each note.He let the music fill him, not looking at the people in the audience but wanting one particular person to hear his soul. He didn't even realize as that one deep voice began to sing with him, blending to his style as if by magic. The voice was like a smooth caress, languid and lovely to hear. Duo thought the voice belonged to Quatre's. He slowly opened his eyes to continue with him.

 

He would be shocked out of his mind.

 

Quatre was still standing there smiling but the person singing along with him was not Quatre. Duo turned to his side, still singing when someone stepped up to the stage. He paused as the refrain came on, blinking his large eyes in shock. The person, dark eyes smiling, as he shook his head at Duo, not wanting the teenager to stop as the next stanza began. Chocolate drops stared transfixed on a mirror of stormy violet as Wufei sung the next verse.

 

“So if you must go

Know that I'll be missing you, wishing you closer

So let's make the most of these

Moments together, we'll never forget

And it's breaking my heart `cause I know

That tomorrow you'll be miles away

And I catch myself wanting so much more

Tonight”

 

Quatre gasped in shock at Wufei's actions when he felt a familiar presence by his side. Heero smiled at the two teenagers, balancing the bags and grinning ear to ear. After all this time, there was finally a confession of some sort.

 

~***~

 

Angela blushed at the scene playing before it. Anyone in the room could see that these two boys were deeply in love with each other. “And that voice….” Angela gasped, “Gosh! It's like they are speaking their marriage vows to each other!” Angela whispered some silent instructions to her bodyguard. There were going to be some special guests at her concert tonight involving this little display of love.

 

~***~

 

Wufei couldn't stop himself as the words flowed from his heart. Having been exposed to a great deal of musical talent via his brother, Angela Vega was a well-known acquaintance. Xi-Shin and Ms. Vega were classmates in high school. Wufei had a number of the hometown idol's songs including a gag gift of the Pokemon albums. His stupid brother forced him to memorize that song for one Christmas their family shared with the Yuys. It was even funnier when he had to dress up as the Pokemon `Charizard' while his brother was dressed as Ash. Out of all the things from his past, this was the first time he wanted to sing to someone. Duo's soul called to him, compelling his broken soul to come to him and be whole. Wufei never had a chance. Duo was singing his soul to him and Wufei could only answer with his own.

 

“So if you're leaving me

Baby I don't know now

I'll ever get over you

Because you opened my eyes

To this love that's inside

Oh baby, don't ever, ever leave me

 

Come a little bit closer

Let me hold you baby

I will be good to you

And we can try

To forget tomorrow

And make it last forever tonight.”

 

The duet was slowly coming to a close. Quatre was finally sitting down in the front with Heero, resting his head on his shoulder. His poor boyfriend almost spilled all his food on him as he tried to balance both his and Wufei's burgers with drinks while trying to yell along with the rest of the crowd. It was beautiful to watch Duo and Wufei's musical confession of love.

 

Heero was cracking up a storm as he watched as Duo and Wufei continued to stare at each other, blushing even after the last note ended. The two teenagers never noticed that they were receiving a standing ovation. Loud whistles and catcalls filled the bar wanting another song but Wufei and Duo didn't hear a single sound. It wasn't that they didn't care but they didn't hear anything around them but each other's hearts.

 

Enough was enough then Heero decided. “Oy! Are you two going to stand up there on that stage all night or are you going to let someone else sing?”

 

That seemed to break the mood as Wufei and Duo flushed more.

 

Quatre smacked Heero upside his head for destroying the moment and ran up to the stage to jam with the Karaoke machine himself. Nimble fingers flew against the colored buttons and pressed a sequence of number. “Oops I did I again” from Brittany Spears came on. Wagging his blond eyebrows, he began to rip the song apart, making fun of the blonde ditzy singer and causing the audience to laugh along with him. For better measure, he grabbed Duo to his side to save his friend from further embarrassment.

 

Showed up by the infamous Quatre yet again. Wufei sighed as he walked off the stage. But his stroll was not quiet as he received pats on the back and congratulations as he ventured back to Heero's table. Finally there, he grabbed his bag from Heero and proceeded to finish his dinner. All the excitement just gave him a mean appetite.

 

Heero just smiled a cheesy smile to Wufei's dismay. “Um Fei?”

 

“Yeah?” Wufei balled the wrapping into a ball and took a bite of his cold burger. MMM. He didn't care. He was starving.

 

“You know…” Heero began, “the prettiest thing out in this here park is the Ferris wheel. Many a proposal happened on that de wheel!”

 

Chuckling at Heero's antics, Wufei agreed. “Thanks.”

 

“No thanks needed.” Heero popped a warm french fry in his mouth. “I'm taking Quatre to the Merry go Round once it stops raining outside then to the ToL.”

 

“ToL?”

 

“Tunnel of Love, man. Heehehe! You practically told Duo you care in a manner of words. Are you ready to go the whole nine yards?”

 

Wufei stared at Heero confused. “Nine yards? But you don't have any …uh…protection?”

“I DO!”

 

Wufei jumped as Quatre bounced on him like he was insane. The blonde waved a strip of condoms around in the air like a flag and them wrapped them around Wufei's neck.

 

“How the hell you get down here so fast? And put those thing away, you nutcase!!”

 

Quatre just smirked as Duo walked up behind him. The poor boy was too embarrassed to look at Wufei for one second.

 

Heero just blushed, not prepared for the condom display. “I was not going there! Not yet anyway. I respect Quat too much for that.”

 

Quatre was enjoying the number of color he could get out of these two. They were so naïve. “I know. I know. I was just gonna tease Fei Fei with them and tell him during the act that Duo and I were heading home to fuck like hot wild sex bunnies on my couch!”

 

Duo' eyes widened in shock, “Quatre?!?”

 

Huge sweatdrops formed on the side of Wufei's head and his golden cheeks was a flamed yet again. He still didn't notice the condoms that were still wrapped around his neck.

 

Quatre just winked at Duo while the poor boy's violet eyes turned to dots. He giggled, shutting Duo's mouth for him. “What's wrong, Duo-chan? Wanna take me up on my offer?”

 

That did it! Heeero grabbed Quatre by his waist before he said another thing. Looking back between Wufei and Duo, Quatre's teasing was going to give the two a coronary. “Will you quit it, you brat! Why are you so bad?”

 

Snuggling his head against Heero's muscular chest, Quatre giggled. If you want Hee-chan, You can join in. I do have a king size bed…” Quatre yelled before Heero's hand smacked down on his butt. “OW!! HEERO?!?”

 

Heero smirked, patting Quatre's buttocks, rubbing it gingerly. “If you don't storp, I will be forced to punish you again, Quatre.”

 

Quatre pouted, using his cuteness skill and big aquamarine eyes but Heero was very serious.

 

Wufei rubbed his forehead, still trying to recover from Quatre's last remark. “You are worse than some of the cheerleaders that Heero hangs around with, Quatre.” He then smirked. “I guess that's the blonde in you. Makes you slutty!”

 

Squawking, Quatre tried to pounce on Wufei but Heero just tightened his hold, not letting the blonde brat go anywhere. “I am not slutty!!” Quatre growled. “Slutty is when you do it with complete stranger and I've never…” Quatre stopped in mid sentence as his eyes connected with Heero for a moment. There were a lot of secrets to be told but he just didn't feel totally comfortable or rather confidant in exposing them to Heero yet.

 

Duo, tired from all the embarrassment, was finally fed up and needed some air. “Okay guys. That's it. The heat is affecting Quatre's brain cells and on that note, Duo is leaving the building.” Something stopped him in his tracks. He sniffed, smelling a strange aroma mingled with the food in the room. “What's that?”

 

Wufei, Heero & Quatre looked at Duo curiously.

 

Duo just shook his head and continued to sniff when his eyes focused on someone's bag. “No they don't!”

 

The guys just stared at Duo, who was nearly bouncing out of his shoes and practically saw a set of cat ears pop up on top of his head.

 

Duo's stare focus on Quatre. “Is that chibi waffles I smell? I thought the company ran out of business!!! I haven't had those since I was six!”

 

Heero blinked in confusion. “Well, there is a vendor outside and to the left that sells them.” The guy had been there for years. He would know since he memorized the entire park.

 

The words never finished as dust appeared out of nowhere as the long braid flew out the door with it's owner yelling “CHIBI WAFFLES!” Wufei blinked. He was also slightly obsessed over the delicate sweets and zoomed out the door after Duo, not even caring about the condoms still wrapped around his neck.

 

Heero snickered along with Quatre. “A sweet tooth to match Wufei? This must be a true match made in the heavens. Come on, Quat. It seems that the rain has stopped. Let's give them some time alone and meet up later at the Ferris wheel. “

 

Quatre nodded, giggling at the crazy pair as he hugged Heero's arm and out the door back into the park.

 

~***~

 

When Wufei caught up with Duo, he saw the long hared bishounen bouncing up at down in front of the Twilight Chibi Waffle stand. How the boy found the place so fast was beyond him. Oh well. He walked up to the counter and requested an order for himself. He watched as the elderly woman slowly poured the thick batter on the hot waffle iron as she prepared Duo's batch. Glancing from the corner of his dark eyes, he marvels at Duo's genkiness at the treat. There was such an innocence-watching Duo like he was a child discovering something new.

 

In no time, the woman finished Duo's order, giving him more powdered sugar at his bouncing request. She then began to work on Wufei's order of extra cinnamon chibi waffles.

 

Duo smiled looking into his bag of cooked batter and powdered sugar. After all that he had been through and barely eating his dinner, this was a lovely snack. It was so warm to the touch and the bag smell like heaven. He reached in, pulling out a single chibi waffle and placed it in his mouth. The warm confection practically melted and Duo's eyes rolled back in his head as he moaned in pleasure.

 

Dark eyes shrunk as Wufei swallowed hard just watching Duo's display of ecstasy, not paying one shred of attention as the woman finished his own order. The vendor blinked in surprise, staring at the strange necklace around the dark haired boy's neck. That was not a strip of condoms around that boy's neck, was it?

 

Duo blinked at the vendor and then followed her line of sight, licking his fingers free of powdered sugar. ”Don't worry, Madam. That was just a practical joke played on him by one of our friends.”

 

Wufei blinked in shock as he finally clued in on the conversation. He looked down, seeing the hanging condoms wrappers and literally freaked in embarrassment. Quickly, he pulled them from his neck and stuffed them into his pocket.

 

The elderly vendor just shook her head, smirking at Wufei to his dismay and handed him his order.

 

Giggles echoed from Wufei's left as he turned to see Duo laughing with globs of confection sugar around his mouth. The boy was a sight, a beautiful sight. Smiling a little, Wufei shook his head as he grabbed for one of his waffles. “Hey Duo, Umm…you want to ride the Ferris wheel with me?”

 

Violet orbs widened, glimmering a little as another blush filled Duo's pale face. With slight hesitation, Duo simply replied. “I would love to.”

 

If the sun was rising at that very second, you would have thought it was Wufei's smile. “Well come on! Let's get in line since they're turning on the rides again!” And on that note, various rides were turning back on. Wufei began to run; making sure Duo was following behind him, which he was.

 

Though Wufei wasn't running that fast, Duo was trying to grab for his hand. Problem was that that was the hand that held Wufei's chibi waffles. By mistake, he ended up digging his whole hand into his bag and paused as he pulled out fingers coated with cinnamon. “I'm sorry, Wufei! I didn't mean to do it!”

 

Wufei smirked, not caring one bit as he grabbed the cinnamon hand into his free one and continued on to the Ferris wheel. He had to let go of Duo's hand for a moment while the operator checked his and Duo's hand for their stamp. The moment they were cleared, he grabbed Duo's hand again.

 

Duo was surprised by Wufei's actions but at the same time quite relieved. There were not many people when they stood in line but then out of nowhere the line slowly filled back up. Everyone waited for a few minutes while the ride took it time warming up. While they waited, Duo let go of Wufei's hand again, trying to dust off his clothes a bit with his clean hand.

 

It was then the operator yelled for them to come and get into their car. Smiling they took their seats, sitting shoulder to shoulder, with Wufei's legs spread wide while Duo simply crossed his. The operator slammed the car entrance shut with a loud click making sure his passengers would be okay. Satisfied, the operator moved to the ride's control room to move the car forward so he could fill the next car.

 

The ride moved, lurching forward with a loud creak and slowly rising in the air. Duo smiled, staring off in the horizon as the world rose to his line sight and creeping closer to the top. It didn't take long before it felt like they were sitting on top of the world. “It's gorgeous up here.”

 

Wufei agreed. “Yes it is. You can almost see the entire city from up here.” Duo watched as Wufei's eyes glowed in the darkness. “My brother and Heero used to shake the car to scare me. That was until I grew over my fears.”

 

Duo chuckled imaging a frightened Wufei maturing into a daredevil. “A daredevil, huh? You had to be one to get up on stage like that. I didn't even know you could sing, Wufei.”

 

A deep chuckle simmered from the Chinese lad as he continued to munch on his chibi waffles. “Oh please,” he replied in modesty, “I'd rather keep my day job. You're way better though.”

 

Duo blushed, his long bangs shielding his eyes from his next response. “Naah. I liked the way you sung. You shocked the heck out of me. I used to sing in a children choir when I was very young. The organist used to tease me because of my high voice. I'm just glad it deepen some.”

 

Wufei nodded, as his hand reached for Duo's again, lightly rubbing his thumb along Duo's hand before he turned to look out the window to enjoy the view again. By that time, Wufei had finally leaned back relaxing against the metal backing. His shoulders were baring touching against Duo's.

 

“Wufei?”

 

“Yeah?”

 

It was now or never Duo told himself. “You do like me, don't you?”

 

Wufei's breathe caught in his throat from Duo's simple question as his hands crumbed the waffle bag. His mind was screaming at him to tell Duo already but when he moved his mouth, try to answer, nothing was coming out. He ended up staring Duo in the eyes for as second before looking down at the ground, blushing dark than ever.

 

At first glance, Wufei's actions spoke negative volumes but Duo knew better, Being so close to the boy, he could feel how tense Wufei was. The expression on the Chinese boy's face was not of deception but of fear. The boy was terrified. Quatre was right. Duo had to make the first move towards the shy martial artist if anything was to happen.

 

A lone hand caressed the side of Wufei's cheek warmly. “Because I like you…a whole lot…”

 

Chocolate eye widened in shock as Wufei lifted his head slowly to gaze at Duo. The urge was there again…such simple words…. ”I…I….li like you…”

 

The words were uttered so softly but Duo heard every single syllable as crystal tears rolled down his fair cheeks. Too emotional to speak, Duo leaned his head against Wufei's shoulder, nuzzling into his neck, moving himself closer against him. The tears continuing flowing and Duo's heart burst with joy.

 

His father was wrong. There was someone that loved him, someone who was just like him and had the soul to match his own weary one. He didn't have to be afraid anymore and as he snuggled closer into Wufei's golden neck, much to the dark haired boy's shock, the words flowed from his lips before he realized hi did! “I love you, Wufei. I know I shouldn't be telling this but I do…”

 

Did he just hear right? Wufei nearly cried in joy. The one dream he had wanted since he had seen the angelic boy was coming true. His body trembled yet as Duo continued speaking into his neck, hot breath tingling from each word along Wufei's golden skin. Wufei couldn't take it anymore. Shakily, his hand let go of Duo's only to go over the surprised boy's head and down his back to curl around a slender hip. His chocolate eyes connected with Duo's glossy violet and Wufei pulled Duo closer to him.

 

Duo's eyes widened as Wufei leaned his face, closing his chocolate eyes while rubbing his face against Duo's cheek. Ever so slowly his golden nose nudged gently against Duo's cheek and warm lips met, kissing Duo gently on the mouth.

 

A thunderbolt must have hit him. It had to because Duo felt the shock go from his lips and shoot down through every pore of his body. Never in his short existence of sixteen year had he ever had a kiss that was a gentle and passionate at the same time. He shivered, moaning in sweet pleasure softly in Fei's arms. His mouth opened gladly welcoming the timid adventurer, wanting more of the sweet nectar. Shyly, a tongue touched his by accident and Duo completely melted in Wufei's arms.

 

The feelings were mutual for Wufei. Wufei just tugged Duo closer; his hands were literally gripping the long-haired wonder's shirt wanting to never left go. Duo's mouth tasted of powdered sugar and sweet honey. The temptation was too great, driving him crazy with each languid caress. The gentle dance against his tongue just fueled the heat igniting within his body. A battle was being fought as Wufei fought not to make love to Duo in the ferris wheel.

 

Duo squeaked in Wufei's mouth when he tugged at his shirt because that caused Duo's chest to rub up against Wufei's. His nipples were already erect as well as other “things” and Wufei's hard body was making him want to open his legs and let the dark boy roam free all over his body.

 

Wufei was the first to break the connection for air, panting, looking deep into Duo's eyes as if searching for answers. Those expressive eyes answered back loud and clear.

 

Duo, on the other hand, was not finished with Wufei as he stared at the dark teenager lovingly. His plum gaze deepened and he grabbed Wufei back down for another kiss making sure he got another taste. For the first time in a while, Duo took the initiative and grabbed Wufei as tight to his body as humanly possible.

 

This was not good. Wufei groaned, his tongue sparred with Duo's own for dominance and as Duo moaned louder against him, each little flick delicate over each other, Wufei felt like he was losing this battle. He didn't even realize he was slowly down pushing Duo down against the seat…

 

The ride lurch forward, halting to a stop as Wufei and Duo lurched with it. It was just in time since the operator was opening the door to their compartment. “Ride's over, boys.”

 

Two sets of eyes blinked in confession while the operator snickered at their disheveled state. Wufei glared at the man, silently cursing up a storm while Duo quietly chuckled. Straightened his own clothes, Duo then got up, grabbed Wufei's hand before the teenager attacked the operator and walked out the ride.

 

Luckily for Wufei, he wore baggy clothing that day.

 

Quatre and Heero were by the fence at the exit when Duo saw them. Apparently they were waiting for them just like they promise. “Hey guys!! Whoohoo! Your car was rocking! You go, Fei!”

 

Both Duo and Wufei blushed. Quatre took that to the next level as he began to mimic Fei and Duo. “Duo, I've been such a jackass. Will you marry me?” “Oh Wufei! Yes! I'll have your baby!”

 

Both Duo and Wufei bonked Quatre on the head. “Shaddup!” Duo added on to the “Baka” for good measure.

 

Quatre was happy for the time being until he spotted one of the various cotton candy vendors. “Heero, I want cotton candy.” Heero didn't even get a word in as Quatre dragged him off.

 

For that moment, Duo shook his head and walked over to Wufei. The dark eyed boy blinked in confusion until he felt Duo gently grab his arm. He then put his head on Wufei's shoulder, his mouth purring while his body rubbed against the muscular arm. “Meow!”

 

Wufei blinked a moment. Turned on by the display, he looked in the direction of Heero and Quatre making sure they didn't hear him for what he was about to do. Wufei then turned back to Duo, nudging his head back up and whispered “Roar” in his ear.

 

Duo's knees felt weak as he shivered. Luckily, Wufei wrapped both arms around his waist when he saw the boy wobble. “Fei?”

 

“Eh?”

 

“Wanna go in the Tunnel of Love?” Duo didn't believe he even asked that. He watched as Wufei blushed to the roots of his black hair as he grabbed his upper arms. Before Wufei could response, Quatre had arrived back nibbling on his cotton candy.

 

“Oh don't bother, Duo. It was way too short and the swans were not cozy. They didn't even have any little alcoves so you can hop into to make out.”

 

Heero rolled his eys while Duo grumbled, causing Wufei to blush even more.

 

“Besides, don't we have to be at the concert soon? All this running around took time. You're lucky we're not being arrested. “

 

As if on queue, a band of uniformed officers approached the four teenagers. “Quatre Winner and Duo Maxwell, I presume?”

 

Quatre blinked huge aquamarine at the officer and freaked. “Uh?! I didn't do it, Officer!! It was him!” he replied, pointing to a confused Wufei. “Whatever I am being accused of, I didn't do a damn thing!”

 

“What the hell are talking about, you idiot?” Wufei screamed.

 

“You see, officers? This is the harassment I've suffered all night long from this incorgiable beast! You can take him away and throw away the key!”

 

Duo blinked while Heero grabbed Wufei before he could get to Quatre, who was hiding behind the officers sticking out his tongue at Wufei.

 

“Er guys,” one of the officers named Noventa began. “Just follow us okay?”

 

Heero let go of Wufei who glared at Quatre. There was no way in hell he was going down within taking that blonde psycho with him! Heero just shook his head watching the glaring match between his boyfriend and his brother-n-law while Duo just followed behind. The long haired boy sighed, wishing he would wake up from his crazy dream turn nightmare.

 

~***~

 

The officers turned out to be special park security. They had escorted the guys to a special vehicle, which only freaked Duo and Quatre more as they left the grounds to some area outside the park. It was bad enough the four of them were scrunched up in the back seat while two officers sat opposite of them and two directly in the front driving the vehicle. Duo and Quatre pleaded their case, trying to explain that couldn't be late for the concert since they were the winners of the park contest. Smirking, Officer Houston acknowledged this and told them that this was a perceptional measure to make sure they did get to the show on time.

 

Duo breathed a sigh of relief, holding on to Wufei's hand. He thought they were being arrested or something. Officer Noventa smiled over his shoulder reassuring him. “We're going to make a quick pitstop before the show, guys so if I were you I would start breathing now. You are about to meet Ms. Vega personally before and after the show.”

 

Duo almost lost his mind. Luckily Quatre was holding on to his other hand trying to calm the bouncing boy down as he glomped Quatre much to Wufei's anger. This was only pissing off Wufei royally.

 

The cart stopped and the guys with the four officers exited the vehicle and were greeted by another person. She smiled, looking closely at Duo's and Quatre's badges and led the four teenagers down a short corridor. Heero looked around, realizing they were directly under the stadium because he could hear the bad setting up and people entering, filling the seats from all directions. He turned back around when he spotted two people approaching them.

 

“Okay guys, I'm Jason Winston, Ms. Vega's personal assistant and Duo and Quatre, I know you've already met Ms. Harris earlier in the public relations office. I just want to personally wish congratulations and I hope you enjoy tonight's show.”

 

Duo just swallowed hard, not believing this was really happening. He was finally going to meet someone he greatly admired.

 

Winking at Quatre, Jason waved at them to follow. “Now if you two would follow me…” He grabbed Duo's and Quatre's hand about to walk off until a certain Japanese boy got mad.

 

“Not without us you don't!”

 

Jason looked back, gazing at the two glaring Asians. “Uh and who pray tail are you?”

 

One chocolate eyebrow rose in reply. “I'm his…”

 

Jason blinked oddly at the young man cutting off Heero before he finished. “His? His what?”

 

Quatre became annoyed at that little stunt, finally speaking up. “He's my boyfriend and a legacy of the park from my understanding. Look at his band, it should tell you he has special privileges. Isn't there a clause in the contract we signed a guest? I could have sworn it was in the fine print.”

 

Jason blinked at Olivia and then at the blonde teenager. Despite his very angelic look, the child stared at him with a look of a well-versed businessman. Why did he feel like he was looking a lawyer? Shaking his head and not wanting to problem when they had fifteen minutes before the show would start, he picked up his cell phone and called Angela directly.

 

“Hello?”

 

“Angie? We have a problem.”

 

“You promised me no problems tonight, Jay. What happened?”

 

“Well, our two contestants have boyfriends. Apparently they are about to bite my head off if they are not allowed to come.”

 

“Are you on your camera phone?”

 

“Yeah, why?”

 

“Show me the boys.”

 

“Angie! You don't have time for this…”

 

“Jay! Show me the boy or I'm calling your mother in law!”

 

Jason epped and surprised himself and the teenagers. Wufei didn't know a sound like that could come from a grown man. If that was the Angela he knew, that would only mean she meant business. Damn what did she have on him? He watched at the consultant glared at him and Heero, turning his phone towards them. He heard a click and then watched as Jason brought phone to his ear.

 

That wasn't a good idea. Before Jason could ask a question he heard a loud squeal come from the other side of the phone nearly busting his eardrum. “Angela! Angela!! Don't do that!! You gave me a heart attack!! Now are you alright?!?!”

 

“Jason, if you do not bring those kids in her within the next five seconds, I am going to call your mother-n-law. I have her number on speed dial as we are speaking!”

 

You didn't have to tell him twice. Jason grabbed the teenagers and hightailed it out of there, opening a special door and straight to Angela's dressing room. Before he could even knock, Jason was pushed out the way by a brown haired blur in high heels.

 

Wufei gasped as someone glomped him. Duo's eyes widened and for the first time in a long time felt jealousy rein its green head.

 

“WU WU CHAN!!”

 

Chocolate eyes turned to dots and Wufei felt caught up like a deer staring in headlights. “Eh! Hi Angie!”

 

Angela moved back, looking up into Wufei's face and grinning ear to ear! “I don't believe it! Look how you'ver grown, little boy. Damn! How long has it been, Fei? How is the family?”

 

Heero looked at Quatre who was confused as hell. Duo was no better, with his body tense and ready to pounce on the woman. The singer was cooing, caressing Wufei who was embarrassed as hell and blushing while his boyfriend wanted to put the singer into the hospital.

 

“Well Wu Wu chan, we have to reminisce. You were such a cutie when you were a kid and now look at you.” Angela looked Wufei from head to toe. “You're practically grown. You're glowing, kid! It's like that couple at the karokee bar….” Angela thought a second, blinking confused at Wufei. “Wait a minute…” She looked at Wufei and then she turned, spotting an irate Duo glaring at her. “Oh my! That was you, wasn't it? Oh man! I have to call Shin!! He is gonna die!!”

 

“No!” Wufei yelled panicking. He did not want his brother to know about his singing. “Don't, Angie! Relena wouldn't like it! NOt in her state.”

 

“Relena? Relena Yuy? Blonde, blue-eyed…what about her?”

 

Heero stepped in then. “My sister…married Xi-Shin and now they have twins.”

 

Angela blinked in shock. “Wow!! But I knew that would happen. They were so crazy about each other in high school. Well technically they were crazy about each other for years just Relena was too chicken to tell him…” She stopped when Heero looked at her suspiciously. “Let's not go there, shall we?”

 

Loud footsteps were approaching, throwing open Angela's dressing room door. “Jason!! Jason! There you are!! We have a problem!”

 

Angela glared at Jason. “What is the problem, Angel?”

 

“Miguel just broke his leg! I told him to quit but he wanted everything right for you, Angie!”

 

“Miguel?!? What the hell?!?! Jason, we need Miguel! No one can do Charizard like he can!”

 

“We don't have a stand in, Angie. Can't you do the show without him?”

 

“Are you nuts?!?!” She frowned picking up her cell phone. “I'm calling, Jay! I swear I am calling!!”

 

Jason grabbed the phone from her. “We'll find someone!! Don't worry!”

 

“How the hell are going to find someone in ten minutes?”

 

Quatre just watched the bickering back and forth. These two acted like him and Wufei. “What happened, Ms. Vega?”

 

“One of the dancers injured himself. I warned him last night about overdoing it. Now we have a problem. One of my main set has a Charizard number…” Suddenly, her eyes were focusing on Wufei.

 

Wufei blinked not liking that look. “Don't even ask!”

 

“Jason, get the suit! We have the problem solved!”

 

“Angie! Hell no!” Wufei yelled.

 

Angela smirked not paying attention. “Wu Wu chan! It is time to make you a star!”

 

“What?!?” Heero, Quatre and Wufei yelled.

 

Wufei didn't get his answer, as he and Heero were whisked from the room and dragging to the costume closet. Angela then gave Quatre and Duo special instruction. Tonight was going to be perfect if it killed everyone.

 

~***~

 

Last set, Wonderland Stadium

 

“Are you guys enjoying yourselves?!” The audience screamed as Angela laughed on the stage. “Well I have a treat and the two lucky winners are going to join me on stage to help me with the last song. Tonight.” She looked to her left and shouted, “Duo! Quatre! Come out and help a sister!”

 

Duo and Quatre ran out on queue, slightly nervous to be on the stage but smiling and waving to the audience. Angela then hugged them both, adjusting the microphone on her ear. “So, did you guys have a great time?”

 

Duo nodded vigorously. “Hell Yeah! It was the best! It's a night to remember!” It truly was and it was only going to get better from what Angela told them backstage. Quatre laughed, in total agreement with Duo. “She is the coolest b…” Duo glared at Quatre before he continued knowing he wasn't going to finish if Duo had something to say about it.

 

Angela smiled back at them knowing Quatre was joking and then to the audience. “Well, I made a wish come true for these two but Duo and Quatre want to share their ride with you. So guys where do you want to go?!”

 

The audience yelled, “Wonderland!”

 

Angela shook her head, her sequins shaking with her. “That did not sound like a good enough reason, guys. I don't think they want to go with us to Wonderland, guys. Duo?”

 

Duo laughed, playing around just as Angela told them to do in the dressing room. “Come on, people! Ms. Vega. They do deserve it. They just need a little encouragement!” Then Duo yelled at the audience. “If you don't yell loud enough, she won't take ya so do you want to go to Wonderland?”

 

The audience screamed, rumbling the stadium with catcalls, whistles, hoots and yells. It was so loud and Angela nodded her head impressed at Duo's skills.

 

Tonight they would get their hometown star. The music began and Angela sung like her heart out with Duo and Quatre backing her up. But Angela wasn't the only star of the show. Out of nowhere, out ran dancers in Pokemon trainer outfits and pokemons wobbled out! Quatre turned to the side and burst out laughing. Dressed in the cutest charizard outfit, wobbled Wufei but he wasn't alone. Heero wobbled along side of him in a Squirtle suit, carrying a huge watergun to spray on the crowd. More pokemon danced on the stage including dancers dressed as Ash and Misty.

 

Angela grabbed Duo and Quatre's hands parading them around the stage as if they were going on a grand adventure. It was exciting and Duo loved every second of it.

 

Though Wufei was pissed to high heaven being stuffed into an unbearable costume, he looked at Duo. The boy was glowing with violet eyes twinkling with happiness and elation. He was the cause for that happiness. Duo keep walking over to him, grabbing his hands to spin in a circle. Balloons began to fall with confetti and ribbons.

 

Wufei smiled in the suit. He would do it again just to see that twinkle in Duo's eyes. Yes, he thought to himself. He would wear this dumb suit forever…to be forever with Duo.

 

TBC

 

***************************************************************** *******************Author notes: Whew! I finally completed this chapter. (5-20-03) That chapter that took more than two damn months to complete! Is it me or is this becoming a trend? Angela Vega's character was inspired by the real Angela Via and the song “Wonderland” is sung by Ms. Vias for the Pokemon movie. Since I had the song, why not bring in the pokemon? LOL! I hope you enjoy this little bit of chaos. You should. Con work, Advisement and real work almost drove this Sparky nuts!! But don't let that think that stopped me. I am back and in full force. Now I have to work on some other chapter for a little while. Don't worry I will work on the next chapter at the same time.

 

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