Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Angel Heart ❯ Blankets and Happy Meals, no da! ( Chapter 5 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

Title: Angel Heart

Pairing: 6x3 at the moment but as the story progresses 5x2, 1x4 and other pairings.

Disclaimers: How many times do I have to tell you! >< They're not mine!! DAMN IT!!! WHY CAN'T THEY?!? --;;; Just using my babies because it's fun!! Also Nittle Grasper and Bad Luck and the characters are not mine either!! They are from Gravitation, one of my favorite anime!! I have all the episodes!! YIPPEE!!

Warning: Alternative Universe, Drama, NCS, Angst, Consensual sex as the story progresses.

Rating: Overall-PG13-NC17

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Additional Notes: Heehee! Okay…now this chapter is going to be a little crazy and a tiny bit ansty. Foxy busters are at it again!!!!! Silverfox!! I love you girl!!! LOL! I would also love to thank all those love people from the Wufei Duo Yaoi Mailing List who make this possible. Without your input, I would not want to write about these crazy two. Much kudos to Cassima! Good lord, she betaed the hell out of my first draft but thanks to her I sat down and redid some stuff. Hope you like it. Enjoy.

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Angel Heart

Chapter 5: Blankets and Happy Meals, no da!

People don't realize but every person that they come across in their lifetime will somehow make either a statement or a connection with him or her. A simple smile on a face can make a difference to a person if only the beholder has the will to believe: the belief in the spirit of friendship, the strength of compassion, and the simple will to believe in something.

Thoughts like these were fluttering around in that ordinary classroom of hardwood chairs and rectangular desks. This place where three students, two of whom were student teachers while the other, a poor soul who was just trying to survive from a monstrous tragedy. The belief of this wayward soul on life was of survival, yet there was something more. Though the body was safe, within his mind were lingering clouds of forgetfulness. A life was wasting away; a life that was not truly living to its full potential.

But soon…all of this would change.

The first steps were already being taken.

Because…in the birth of renewal, a simple step was all it took.

~****~~

Chang Wufei was smiling--or rather his smile was changing rapidly into a smirk. Why would our usually shy ebony haired student teacher seem so confident all of a sudden? Well…just look through his eyes a moment. Before him was the simple interaction between his fellow student teacher and their favorite pupil. The two in question were at the blackboard working on a problem from Duo's calculus class.

But that was not the reason for the Chinese teenager's pleasant mood. Something was happening within their merry group, something that seemed to be clicking together into a great puzzle. Pieces that were scattered across the continent were now, one by one, coming together and settling into their proper place. Three weeks had passed from the time of that crazy incident over the twins' blanket at the mall. It was a day that Wufei would never forget because it was the cause for his sudden confidence.

Quatre had turned for a moment to ask Wufei a question when he caught a glimpse of Wufei's dreamy state. Damn boy was daydreaming again. He looked back a second on Duo who was deep in concentration on his math problem. The blonde scholar didn't have to ask what Wufei was thinking. He already knew. Turning back to the board, he could feel Wufei's smile widened as the scene of that day began to replay itself in their mind as if the occurrence had just happened yesterday.

***Begin Flashback:3 weeks ago***

Four teenagers, all from Helios High School and all from different backgrounds, laughed as they journeyed down the corridor of the great mall. Quatre, the richest among the four, was having the most fun of the three. Life at his home was nothing compared to the company of friends, something he was greatly lacking. Sure he had Dotty and a host of others but Quatre had to admit this was much better than any silly English reading. He was still teasing Wufei as they walked, affecting dodging the young martial artist when he struck out playfully to retaliate. Eventually, the four of them ended up at Quatre and Duo's favorite store, The Gap.

Snickering the whole time, Duo and Heero candidly watched as Wufei and Quatre bickered down the walkway like they were related, instead of Heero and Wufei. Heero never felt more like a parent where these two were concerned.

After maneuvering around mobs of fellow shoppers in the store, the guys had to figure out where the infant section was located. Quatre spotted the directory by the escalators and after reading it the boys rode the escalator to the third floor where the maternity and infant section were located.

Wufei was the last to get off the escalator and was greeted by a wondrous sight. Duo's face was beaming with happiness and Wufei had to agree because before them was a sea of the softest colors ever befitting babies: blankets and clothes of pale blues, paler pinks, soft yellows, and a collage of colors to make the brightest of new eyes sparkle. Cribs, bassinets, strollers, and other furniture were also on the floor, strategically placed on the far right in the corner. Everything a little person could want was on this floor.

Quatre pointed to his right, walking over to the blanket section. Grinning, he picked up a white and green blanket from the display as he turned towards the guys mainly trying to get Wufei's attention. “Look, Wu! Dragons!!”

“Kawaii!”(1) Duo cried, running over next to the blonde boy to touch the material as he picked up one for himself. “These are so cool!!”

Wufei smirked at the interaction between the two when a particular blanket caught his eye. He went around to another display and grabbed a thick blanket of aquamarine coloring that seemed to match Quatre's eyes. Little cherubs were embroidered into the material with multiple white clouds in the background. “Look Quatre!! Little yous!” He added emphasis on his statement by pointing to a set of kissing angels positioned directly in the center of the blanket.

A blonde eyebrow rose in annoyance, the owner totally insulted by that statement. “I'm not that tiny.” Quatre chirped, wanting to backslap Wufei. “And I wear more than leaves down there to cover the “large packet.”” Quatre then grabbed said blanket from Wufei, placing it back on the display and saw some thicker ones to his right. Grinning wickedly, he picked up one, twirling it as tight as it could go. Then Quatre let it go causing the material to snap, but snapping it right at Wufei.

Luckily, Wufei had moved just in time. The baby blanket would have been too soft to hurt him anyway. Not to be outdone, Wufei grabbed a terry cloth towel from the square display on his left and soon a war erupted in the middle of the baby section. People stared at the crazy teenagers, some snickering at the two boys while the other shoppers continued on their way. Luckily for Wufei and Quatre, the sale clerks on the other side of the store were assisting other customers to notice.

Duo watched as the two gladiators of cotton and polyester fought for domination. It was the funniest sight he had ever seen. Heero was having other ideas about the scene. Thoughts of what Quatre had said earlier were lingering on the edge of his mind. “Large packet…” Heero didn't know whether to laugh or to blush from that admission.

“Well…” Wufei cried, barely ducking another swipe, “I'm sure Heero's not interested that you're big. He wants you small.”

Quatre blinked, speechless, and when his aim missed a snap in mid air, that was the opening Wufei needed to get one in--directly over his thigh. “Itai!!” Quatre screamed, pain radiating from the terrible sting. He dropped his blanket instantly, clutching protectively to his thigh trying to rub the pain away. “Mou, Wufei.” His mouth pouted in the cutest expression.

Heero glared at his brother in law, hurrying over to Quatre's side wanting to inspect the injured leg. Because of the jeans Quatre was wearing he couldn't correctly check his injury, so he just gently ran his hand over the leg trying to soothe it. “Are you okay?” he asked softly.

Dewy and luminous, large aquamarine eyes stared into Heero's deep prussian orbs. His cheeks flushed, but Quatre didn't care; Heero was taking care of him. Quatre felt his heart racing in his chest watching him. Concern etched across those refined features, within those lovely blues, shining just for him. “H-Hai.”

Smirking at the two, Duo walked over to another display. This particular one had thick blankets of lilac coloring with miniature white bunnies hopping from one corner to another. “What color are their eyes, Heero-kun?” he inquired.

Wufei thought a moment. That was a very good question. “Yeah…” When the twins were born to their family, their eyes were dark as night like their father his elder brother Xi-Shin but now they were changing. But Relena, Heero's sister, had eyes like their mother, a tall American woman with cornflower blonde hair and green-blue eyes. Their brother Trowa had inherited his auburn mane and green eyes from their Irish grandmother who happened to be a true redhead. Heero, who was the youngest, resembled both his parents with his shaggy chocolate strands and deep blue eyes, a perfect compliment between the two.

Even though Wufei was waiting for a response, Quatre was ignoring everyone. Blinking his large eyes at Heero, he looked faintly embarrassed as he began pressing his thigh more into Heero's hand.

Now Heero, not aware of what Quatre was doing, lifted his head and answered since the babies were living with him and his sister, their mother, until his father finished their house. All that waiting for the call for the house and it was Papa Yuy who told the newlyweds that it was all a trick and that he was constructing their home as a wedding from them. As a matter of fact, the house was almost done. Relena and Shin was just awaiting final inspection. “Ryu and Sakura both have dark blue eyes.”

By that time, Quatre's body was reacting from Heero's closeness. Warmth was caressing him from within and his cheeks were already a dark pink. His breathing was starting to get a little erratic too. Shaking his head to get himself back under control, Quatre had to turn away from his dreams as he slowly moved his leg away.

But by that time, Heero was now looking upward and staring into the young Arabian's face. “Quatre?!” Heero questioned, his voice sounding panicky and worried. “Are you ill?” Heero then turned to their other companions. “ Uh guys. I think we should leave. Quatre is burning up!”

But as Duo and Wufei blinked in confusion, Quatre blushed even more. “Burning up” was not the word he was thinking. His cheeks were flushed as red as they could possibly be, a rich crimson apple color. “A…ah…” He tried to smile to reassure Heero and the others that he was okay just a little aroused but that would be the most embarrassing thing to admit. So…he just smiled, a small weak grin but it was a smile nevertheless. “I'm just a bit tired is all.”

Duo had just walked up to him then, placing a hand to Quatre's forehead. Quatre did feel a little warm. “Quatre-kun, Heero-kun is going to take you home while I help Wufei-kun with the blanket.”

Both Quatre and Wufei stared at the smiling brunette in shock. Quatre stood dumbfounded--not because Duo volunteered Heero's services but because Heero was actually listening to him! Strong arms then surrounded Quatre, one went under his arm to hold him secure while the other curved under his leg and lifted him like he was a baby. Blushing further, Quatre couldn't believe how easily Heero lifted his form with no struggle at all. The warmth and security he felt in those arms, all those muscle rippling against his skin, flexing with each movement. All Quatre could do was wave goodbye as he leaned his head on Heero's shoulder in defeat, wispy strands of sunshine contrasting against his chocolate hared savior who was carrying him out the store.

As they were walking out, Quatre told Heero that his car was parked in the lot outside. Heero just nodded his head, continuing in his steps until they reached their destination outside the mall. Standing by the car after Quatre pointed to him, Heero asked for the keys because he was going to drive. Quatre tried to protest but Heero wouldn't listen. Leaning a little back in Heero's right arm, Quatre stretched out to reached into his front pocket and grabbed his keys. Gently, Heero placed Quatre down in the passenger seat and walked around to the driver's seat. The car purred to life and Heero got comfortable about to drive his passenger home when Quatre told him no one was at home. For some reason, Heero felt a strange tightening in his stomach feeling sorry for the blonde. Smiling, Heero reassured him they would go to his house to wait for other guys and later he and Wufei would drive him home.

Quatre never felt happier.

~****~

Meanwhile, back at The Gap, Wufei and Duo were looking over mounds and mounds of blankets. Duo sighed, hoping Quatre was alright. He knew that the blonde boy was aroused sexually. He could tell from deep flush on his face and the way he was acting. It wouldn't have been right to blow up his spot and Duo already had a sense that the scholar liked Heero. It was the perfect opportunity for them to be alone. But that meant…Duo blushed, shaking his head and ignored the answer he already knew. “Okay, back to finding the appropriate blanket…” Lifting up a sky blue blanket and stretching it for consistency, he turned to show Wufei. “How's this?”

Wufei, who was looking at sleepers at that moment, raised his head. The chestnut haired boy before him looked like he belonged in this section. Visions of them in a family home with a set of twins of their own, both with dark chestnut hair and violet eyes, flashed before him as if it were a premonition. Wufei would be coming home from work, with his briefcase in hand while his husband Duo would meet him at the door in an apron. His long chestnut hair would be pulled up into a loose ponytail. It would have been a little longer than what it already was, padding back and forth passed his butt and against his thighs as he walked.

Duo would be running toward him first setting his papers on the kitchen table because of his job as a freelance web designer. He chose that profession so he could stay home with the kids. Wufei could almost feel his body be pushed against the closed door with his kitten planting the sweetest of kisses on his lips. The gentle caress of Duo's tongue was sparking passion within his body. Before he could even say hello or ask for more, a lemon pie would magically appeared before his face from Duo's back and his lover would wink at him. “Welcome home, snuggles. How's this?” Oh the sultry undertone of his Duo's voice…

Duo blushed under Wufei's intense gaze not knowing what to do or why he was staring at him like he was lunch. He snapped his fingers in front of the dazed Asian's face. “Wufei-kun? How's this?”

Nodding dreamily, Wufei simply replied. “I like it!”

Confused but ignoring it, Duo agreed. “I do, too.” Duo fingered the material, loving the feel against his fingertips. “It reminds me of the security blanket my mother knitted for me. I still have it.”

Wufei blinked out of his dreamy state then. Did he just say what he thought he said? “Really?”

“Yup!” Duo smirked proudly at that accomplishment. Even after all the moving his family did, he managed not to lose any of his mother's priceless heirlooms. “My brother told me our mother made it the moment she knew she was pregnant with me. Everything she made, I've kept. I have, like, boxes of stuff in our attic.”

That made Wufei smile. “Yeah. I have a lot of my grandfather's stuff, too. He influenced me to our heritage. Shin was good at it when he was younger, but the moment he went off to college…it just wasn't as important to him as it was to me. I think if I remember my first words was `kata'” Wufei giggled from that.

“You're kidding?” Duo laughed too.

“No. I loved going to my grandfather's dojo. It's like going back in time to the old kung fu flicks. He lived like that. Traditional. That's why I joined the martial arts club to make sure--I'm on point…”

***End Flashback***

“And,” Wufei thought, “ we couldn't stop talking with each other.” He didn't understand it, but it felt so comfortable being around Duo. Even after they had finally agreed on a blanket of sky blue with white clouds and stars, they didn't seem to want to go home. It was that reasoning that led them to go to Heero's house. As soon as they got there, Quatre lifted his head from the monopoly game the family was playing where the fun continued. It was the first time Relena shut up after Quatre and Heero's mom won everyone's money. They had so much fun that night.

Quatre smirked, knowing Wufei was still staring at them at the board. Time was a great healer and the little time that they were together, Duo's shyness disappeared and was joking with them as if they had been friends forever. There was a lot about his past that they didn't know about but in time Duo would eventually tell them. It seemed the friendship between the four of them was solidly bonding like crazy glue and a separation was obsolete. Even Dorothy would sit at their table during lunch relaying the latest gossip with Quatre still stealing french fries from her lunch tray.

Usually Wufei would wear a hair tie for his hair but his elder brother was up to his tricks again and just for the day, he had to get a rubber band. But because of the thickness of his hair, said rubber bands sent an irate Wufei running to his locker to retrieve another one since it popped again. He had just reentered the classroom when he casually sat down to watch Duo and Quatre work more on that homework problem. Wufei didn't know why, but he was suddenly in a very teasing mood.

Quatre, as if sensing the boy's mood, retaliated before he said a word. “I don't know why you don't just hack it off already! It has to be irritating as hell to manage.”

“Actually…” Wufei interrupted, “It's way easier to take care of than when I had it short.”

Duo continued writing on the blackboard when Quatre tapped his shoulder. “Hmnn?”

“Is it true?”

Duo blinked confused. “What's true?”

“Your hair.” Quatre questioned, pointing to Duo's long braid. Before Duo could answer, he noticed Wufei finishing up the same problem that was on the board in his notebook. Violet eyes blinked a few times, noticing the dark haired boy even had enough time to doodle a victory sign in the corner of his sheet.

“Hah! Done!” Wufei exclaimed. “I'll be back a sec.” And he ran out the door.

“Anyway…” Quatre continued, shaking his head and staring at his departing fellow teacher's back. “Yours is way longer than his.” He ran a hand through his own feathery tresses, wishing for more body. “Seems I have to grow my hair out now.”

Duo snickered at him, watching the golden strands brush lightly against Quatre's shoulders. “No, Quatre-kun. Yours is fine.” Grabbing his own hair by the braid, he checked the bushy tuff for split ends. “Mine is hell to manage yet I refuse to cut it. I love my hair just as it is.” Duo paused a moment when a thought popped in his head. “Um, Quat?”

“Hmnn?” Quatre softly replied, glancing over his shoulder while his hand continued writing the next problem on the board.

“Wufei-kun…” Duo inquired over the boy's sudden antics, “It's strange. He's usually so quiet in class.”

Quatre blinked twice and looked over at the door to make sure Wufei didn't hear him before he answered. “Only if you push his buttons correctly, Duo-kun.” He giggled, not believing he was admitting this fact to Duo, who was looking very confused towards him at the moment. Quatre then explained what he meant. “It took me awhile to discover this but after getting to know him--and I mean really know him around his family, you will find that his masculinity is like a religion to him. Tease him about anything in his mainframe about being girly and he'll go ballistic.”

“So if he gets like that…” Duo questioned, cocking his head to the side, “Why do you continue to taunt him?”

The grin that appeared on Quatre's face could not be helped. He sheepishly stared at Duo, feeling both ashamed and giddy at the same time. “Because…he's so damn cute that I can't help myself!”

Duo couldn't believe he said that. “So...if you tease him…calling him a girl…”

Quatre stopped him before he could continue, pale hands waved franticly in the air. “I wouldn't go that far!” He watched Duo cock his head to the side before he continued. “He might punch you if you call him that.” Quatre replied sheepishly. Thoughts flashed in his mind when Quatre recalled an incident about that very thing. Wufei bent over the water fountain, drinking some water and strands of his ebony locks was in his face. The way his eyes looked, Wufei was gorgeous and it was the first time he had mistaking called Wufei pretty. His backside still remembered the spanking he received that day. “Trust me! He's done a lot worse. I'm still feeling the effects…” Quatre replied, unconscious rubbing his rear.

Both boys started giggling and envisioned the irate Chinese youth and his reaction to being called pretty. It was nothing new to them because they had feminine looks, having been called those names for years. They were laughing so loud that they never noticed the subject of their amusement walking into the room until he spoke.

“Hmph!” Wufei growled, cracking his knuckles. “Maybe I should teach you another lesson about being a jerk, Quatre!”

Duo and Quatre whirled around at the same time. From the look on Wufei's face, Duo conveniently sidestepped in the way of the approaching ebony haired boy. Boy was Wufei pissed. “Don't hit him, Wufei-kun. Quatre was just joking.”

Sensing his imminent doom, Quatre squeaked loudly, and ran behind Duo, using him for a shield. “MOU ANATA!(2) Don't hit me!” He fell to his hands and knees tugging at Wufei's pants, begging for forgiveness. But then the whining got worse and the way he was talking caused more laughter to erupt instead of anger. “I'll be a good wife from now on, I promise! I'll have supper on the table by nine!”

He couldn't hold it in anymore. Something deep inside of him, only shown to his family, bubbled from up to the surface and out his mouth. Duo's musical laughter filled the room causing both Quatre and Wufei to stop and take notice. The chestnut haired youth could not stop thinking at how funny his friends acted. Then he noticed something. Friends. He had real friends. Not the guys from the lunchroom that wanted to take advantage of him and always bugged him for dates but…he trusted Quatre and Wufei. These two strangers shared their lives, intelligence and space with him. He smiled internally, he hadn't felt this good in so long.

Though the joke began to fade, Wufei couldn't help but admire their shy friend. The hue on Duo's cheekbones had changed his pale complexion to a rosy tone and his skin tone seemed to radiate new life. Deep ebony eyes widened in amazement and his golden tone darkened on his cheeks to a lovely burgundy. Wufei stood in awe at how pretty Duo looked just standing there, being happy. “Kirei…”(3) he thought to himself.

Duo's small happiness would soon turn into embarrassment when these simple words flowed out his mouth by mistake. “You do look cute when you're angry! Er…” Violet dots were all that were left of Duo's eyes, not believing he said that. His hands rose to cover his mouth, wishing he didn't open his big mouth.

Quatre and Wufei just stared at Duo. Wufei's eyes enlarged like dinner plates and if he could get any redder, he would resemble a beet! But Quatre just stood there blinking surprised that Duo had to guts to say it. Along with the hilarious expression on Wufei's face, the Chinese boy could not deny he didn't feel anything.

“I…I…” Wufei stuttered before composing himself a little better. Problem was that it turned to anger towards Duo. “What makes you think I care about my looks, huh?!”

Trying to cover himself, Duo simply sat back down, grabbed a pencil and replied innocently, “What was that question again?”

Wufei growled and stalked to the blackboard, his body stiff as a board. Grabbing a piece of chalk, he took his frustrations out on the board by stabbing each example with the chalk.

Quatre just sighed, knowing joking time was over as he sat down next to Duo. “Number 72.

~***~

The alarm rung on the wall, marking the time at twelve noon. Quatre checked his wristwatch smiling since that could only meant that it was lunchtime and he was starving. Pointing to the ceiling, he yelled “To the café!”

Wufei looked at him in annoyance. “You mean Mc. D's.”

Duo just burst out laughing. “So we're going to Mickey's D?”

“You know what I mean!” Quatre grinned widely, planting a hand on his low riding, tight bell bottom jeans. He refused to wear his uniform today. The black turtleneck showed off his navel.

Duo shook his head not understanding. “ What do you mean?”

Wufei rubbed his forehead; his baggy raver jeans swept the floor as he headed towards the door. He also had a black shirt on today but his was sleeveless with NIN imprinted over it. “He doesn't know WHAT he means.”

“Yeesh, sorry for trying to make it sound healthy…” Quatre replied, pouting.

Duo just looked curiously back and forth between the two of them.

Trembling his lips, Quatre pretended to cry. “WAAAHHH!! Wu-chan, you're so cold to me! You feed me such awful things and then you complain about how fat I am!! Why don't you LOVE me?!?!”

Wufei's shoulders slumped, dropping his head. Quatre's theatrics were getting worse everyday!! “Can you be serious for ONE second?!? Who's paying this time?” He yelled as they reached the main entrance to leave the building.

“Haai! ME!” Quatre bounced up and down, his hand upraised waving from side to side in a very genki manner. Even Wufei had to laugh at his antics as they found Quatre's car and they drove off towards the nearest McDonalds.

~***~

They pulled up in the parking lot in front of the fast food restaurant and as Wufei hopped out the car, Quatre zoomed around and jumped on his back! Duo just watched as Wufei shook his head and gave Quatre a piggyback ride with no complaints at all. Chuckling, Duo just followed them to the entrance, where Wufei set Quatre back on his feet.

“You're a stalker, Quatre.”

Quatre just laughed at Wufei. “That's right! So you better watch out, cause I'm CRAZZZYY!!”

Nodding, Wufei agreed with him. “I've known that for some time now. Much different from the innocent mask you keep up in class. I'm impressed you finally admitted this to yourself. Another step in your five week program.”

“MOOOU!!” Quatre whined, “That was mean, Wufei!” He went to Duo, grabbing his arm pulling him to the counter as they looked up to the menu.

“You think it was?” Wufei smirked evilly, “How about this? I want three cheeseburgers, double order of fries, a slurpee, and a giant coke. Make it happen.” He then walked off to get a table.

Quatre simply glared at his back as he walked off, ignoring the order. “He's getting a kiddie meal just for that. What about you, Duo?”

Duo was already ordering a vanilla shake, 2-Quarter pounders and a large fries when Quatre turned to him and was looking through his pocket for money. Quatre stopped Duo from rummaging any further into his pocket.

“Unlike Wufei, feel free to order all you like.”

Duo looked up at Quatre, shocked. “Uh, I couldn't do that.”

Quatre ignored Duo, speaking to the cashier. “I'll pay for his order and let's see…that leaves me…hmmn…I'll just have a garden shake salad, a small fry and a diet coke.”

“But Quatre-kun?! You can't do that! That's too much. I can pay for myself!” Duo then watched as Quatre pulled out a wad of cash from his wallet and Duo's eyes got even bigger.

“Naah.” Quatre shrugged. “It's okay.” Winking, he whispered in Duo's ear. “You can pay me back by doing your best on that quiz I'm going to give you when we get back. Now go in the back and grabbed Wufei. He needs to carry this.” Quatre then waited as the cashier placed their order on two trays.

“No.” Duo replied, blushing. “Let me help you with this. It is the least I could do, Quatre-kun.”

~***~

Meanwhile, when Wufei went to the back of the restaurant, he heard someone calling his name. It turned out to be Heero. The football captain was sitting deep in the back by the bathroom with a group of other people. Wufei stared at his brother-in-law confused. He could have sworn Heero had practice today. What was he doing there?

“Yo!” Wufei replied, waving and going over to Heero's table. “Ne, Heero, out with the guys this beautiful Saturday afternoon?” Wufei motioned to acknowledge the other people sitting there. Five of the guys were from the team and were sitting around in a booth accompanied by some of the popular girls including Erica Dawson, who happened to be the captain of the cheerleader team and had the biggest crush imaginable on Heero. Heero usually ignored her when she made passes at him but she was sitting in his lap. Wufei knew Quatre was not going to like this scene when he came back there. He was about to warn Heero when he heard Quatre giggling at the expression on Duo's face.

“Kirei! You're prettier than any girl when you blush, Duo-kun!”

Duo blushed even more as he continued onward towards the back with Quatre carrying their tray of drinks. Heero was trying to act cool when he gasped noticing Quatre approaching around the corner. He looked between himself and the damn girl sitting on his lap who had flopped down on him when all the seats were taken. Now the beast was still sitting there, comfortable and not giving any indication to move from her warm seat. The damn girl wouldn't get off.

Quatre turned to tease Wufei and saw Heero--with Erica chatting away to some of the other girls around him. The blonde boy turned white as a ghost.

Wufei barely caught the tray Quatre was holding knowing this was going to happen. “Whoa! Quatre, are you okay?!?”

Duo questioned also, troubled about his friend's current state.

Quatre just put a hand to his forehead. “Uh…I…uh…got dizzy.”

“Just like a bookworm…” one of the girls replied, snickering with her arms hanging off Jason Phileson. “One step out of a book and BAM!! Total ditz!!”

Heero glared at the girl, causing her to immediately shut up. Erica could sense the tenseness of Heero's body against her bottom and leaned back seductively, trying to calm him down. All that did was get Heero angrier. Grabbing her waist, he lifted the lithe girl off from his lap, stood up and replaced her in his seat. Moans and groans echoed through the back as Heero slapped his teammates' hands as he passed by. His team was as close to him as Wufei was. But now there was something was more important than this team…

Heero motioned Wufei, Duo and Quatre to another table, far up front by the exit and away from nosy busybodies. Chairs shifted and everyone sat down as Wufei and Duo placed the trays on the table. Quatre was sitting by the window, looking out into the blue wondering why his heart felt like it was as wilted as his shaker salad. Duo passed Quatre his diet soda and released the plastic cup over to its owner. Grabbing a straw from the tray, Quatre then sipped a little on his drink. He looked a bit out of it. Heero, in the meantime, couldn't take his eyes off of him. Quatre sighed looking at Heero then, his eyes blank and emotionless.

“I'm fine…really, Heero-kun,” Quatre replied nervously. “ I don't want to keep you…from your fans.”

Heero could see the hurt in those aquamarine orbs. Damn! Just when he wanted to get two steps in, he went two steps back. “I'll right back.” Groaning, Heero just remembered he had left his coat at the other table. He got up and went to the back, totally ignoring the groaning girls as he chose to return to Wufei's table.

“Honestly, Heero…” Wufei chastised, one eyebrow raised at his brother-in-law's current taste. “Why do you bother keeping those dingbats' company?”

A deep sigh eased out of Heero's mouth. A lone hand rose and shifted through his unruly chocolate mane. “Coach let us out early so…I was hanging out by myself for awhile. Relena was supposed to come over to get the rest of her things so I chose to stay away. You know how we get, Fei. Anyway, the other guys popped up with those dingy girls. I was only chilling with the guys…”

“Girls are like that…” Quatre whispered, poking at his salad with his fork and not really trying to take a bite.

Heero didn't notice until now what Quatre was actually eating. He shook his head in disbelief. “That can't be all that you are eating?!”

Quatre just looked at him shyly through the corner of his eyes. “Hai.”

Wufei didn't like the way Quatre was acting. He knew how depressed the blonde could get. “Come on genki.” Wufei replied jokingly, poking Quatre lightly in this side. “You normally would have bitch slapped anyone who talked to you like that. I still have a mark.”

Looking faintly embarrassed, Quatre just shrugged. “I can't help being a vegetarian, guys. McDonalds doesn't really have much of a selection for me.”

Heero smiled. He didn't have the guts to ask Quatre out for a date yet he knew his next idea would get their little group alone. “I have an idea. Why don't we all go to that new sushi place at the mall? I think its called “Tribeca of Hana.”(4) My treat!”

“But…” Duo questioned, worried that this would interfere with his tutoring session. He didn't want to get in trouble. “We have to get back to my tutoring.”

That's right. Wufei and Quatre were Duo's tutors. “Don't worry, Duo-kun” replied Heero, smiling at the worried boy to reassure him. “It'd be great and it won't be too much time. And Quatre-kun can have some warm miso soup and a vegetarian roll.”

Wufei didn't have a problem with that idea as he watched the light grow back in Quatre's baby blues. “Well…you know how I am with sushi, Heero. Let me eat something here.” He scanned around the tray looking for the order he gave Quatre. Then he spotted the kiddy meal in confusion. “Eh?! Quat! They gave you the wrong order?”

Grinning sadistically, Quatre took a leisurely pull from his diet pepsi before he spoke. ”No. I got the right order, little man!”

Duo and Heero snickered while Wufei gave Quatre a look filled with daggers. He grumbled, grabbing the colorful boxed lunch off the tray and opened it to his dismay. Rummaging a little inside the box, Wufei felt the soft wrapping surrounding the minuet burger, sparse fries, and something in plastic. An ebony eyebrow rose in confusion, and he pulled the object from the box to investigate. A toy usually accompanied a happy meal and this one did not disappoint its owner as he pulled something pink from his box. “Kirby?”

Violet eyes widened in extreme delight. “THAT IS SO CUTE!” Duo exclaimed, over the pink fluff toy with the matching ring. He hadn't seen that character like in forever! “I love Kirby! Wow! Haven't seen that since I was…”A strange spark glowed in those violet orbs, eyes misting over suddenly in memory. But as soon as it was there, it disappeared and Duo was back to his smiling self. “Well…anyway…” he bowed his head in embarrassment, “Cool toy.” The lithe boy then turned to the window, pondering on his thoughts.

Quatre noticed this as well as Wufei but they didn't say anything. Wufei was too busy absorbing his moment of discovery into the facets of Duo's mysterious life. Pausing a moment in thought, he looked away and very slowly extended out his hand to the chestnut-hared youth. “Here. I…don't need it.”

Before Duo could blink, Quatre wailed in glee as he grabbed the toy ring roughly from Wufei's hand. Grabbing Duo's hand, he then slipped the plastic circle onto Duo's slender ring finger as he exclaimed loudly: “I now pronounce you man and wife!”

Duo stared at Quatre blushing in embarrassment, while Wufei looked like he wanted to strangle Quatre. That was the last straw. But before he could murder the hyper blonde, he was stopped right in his tracks when he heard a melodious chuckle that soon grew into full-blown “deep from the gut” laughter! The whole restaurant turned towards their table and seeing that Duo was the only one laughing, the three boys watched as the chestnut hared boy slowly quiet down to a tiny snicker.

Wufei, already embarrassed by Quatre's mock wedding ceremony, was already getting up from the table and heading towards the door. “You were saying sushi, Heero?”

~***~

It didn't take long to arrive at the Japanese restaurant by car. Duo was terribly worried that they wouldn't get back to the school on time. Quatre had to stop his hands from fiddling with his hair as the blonde reassured him that Dr. Noin had already thought about that in the beginning. She explained to them that they could take long breaks if they wanted. They should only be concerned about the credits and judging from the work that their group accomplished, Quatre had to agree that it was a load of bull. There was no question since Quatre already knew that Duo would ace those exams with ease.

That little bit of reassurance was all it took and now Quatre and Duo both gasped as they entered the simple restaurant. Wufei noticed the huge sign on the outside while Heero followed Quatre and Duo inside. Tables were positioned in respect, two to a spot, and a female hostess welcomed them in. She led them to led to a table of four in a secluded spot on the far left. Everyone sat down and Heero just smiled at Quatre. He loved the boy's liveliness and Quatre's excited state just made him respect him more. A smile on Quatre's face seemed to always brighten his day and he swore he would always keep it so.

“Waai!” Quatre exclaimed. This was the first time he actually came to a Japanese restaurant. Though he was an anime addict, having dvds galore in his personal library, he only knew Japanese phases by ear. Quatre couldn't read it if his life depended on it. Just trying to read the kanji drove him nuts. The symbols confused him on his own native language of Arabic. Smiling, Quatre agreed that this would be on his next agenda since he admired a certain Japanese boy. He nudged Duo in the arm to relax and enjoy himself. Picking up one of the menus the waitress set on the table, Quatre quickly scanned it and looked up confused. “Ne…Wufei. It's all in Japanese.”

Heero smiled, wanting to impress Quatre. “No problem…” Asking Quatre to point to an item, Heero then translated each one for him.

Quatre stared in awe at the football captain, highly impressed. “Wow!” He edged closer to Heero when the chocolate haired boy spoke again to waitress. Ne…Ne, what did you just say? It sounds so sexy!”

Heero blinked once and blushed so red. Wufei just rolled his eyes. “He just asked the waitress for water, baka.”

Wide eyed and looking sheepishly, Quatre just rubbed the back of his head innocently and edge back into his own seat. “Ah…”

Heero just blushed at Quatre's antics amazed he was having more fun with them than with the guys at McDonalds.

“Anything vegetarian without onions is fine with me.” Quatre quietly replied, poking at his menu.

Heero leaned closer to Quatre, helping him with his decision. He pointed to a picture of pickles, mushrooms and the different types of miso soup as a starter.”

The closeness between Heero and himself reflected perfectly on his pale face. Heero's cologne was driving Quatre crazy but underneath, there was something very distinct, spicy, making him want to eat Heero up. “Delicious…”

Heero blinked, his face flushed from Quatre's predatory look. He guessed his idea was working better than he planned…so why was he nervous as hell? “Ah…well…” he stuttered, and look over to help Duo to get his emotions back to normal. “Look Duo…this is mangro. Tuna sushi. It's the perfect beginner's course.” Heero pointed to a different type of sushi. “And that's salmon…”

“Inari Sushi?” Quatre exclaimed, eyes crossing in disbelief. “What is the Japanese god of sex doing on a menu?!?”

Wufei whapped the daylights out of Quatre. “It's a non meat sushi, you moron! Perfect for veggie boys like you!” He turned to Heero, who was redder than a tomato. Wufei just shook his head. “That's probably the one he'll order for you.”

“I'll have that!” Quatre laughed at his own silliness. “Maybe it'll bring me some luck in warming my bed.” Quatre suddenly lunged forward, grabbing the Chinese youth by his waist since he was directly to his right.” Maybe I'll melt you, my pretty ice cube!”

While Wufei flailed helplessly trying to get away from Quatre, Duo had decided on his order. “I'll take the beginner's course.” He noticed some strange green glob on the menu. “What is wasabi?”

Wufei paused and pushed Quatre away from his chest. “Well…it's like hot sauce…only in paste form.”

“How hot is it?” Duo questioned.

“It can't be that hot.” Quatre answered.

The grinch would have been proud with the expression on Wufei's face. A dark smile blackened his golden face as he leaned forward on his arms, grinning at Quatre. “Wanna bet? I bet you can't swallow a spoonful.”

Heero and Duo rolled their eyes anticipating another battle between those two. Heero quietly explained to Duo how hot it was and asked the waitress to bring some more tea for everyone. Then they casually sat back waiting for Quatre's turn to retaliate.

Now it wouldn't be Quatre not to respond to that taunt. His angelic cheeks puffed out in anger. “I betcha I can! Middle Eastern food is a lot hotter than anything else!”

Wufei cackled like a mad man. “Kekekekekekekeke…We'll see little one, we'll see!”

Quatre motioned the waitress to bring over a small saucer of wasabi. It didn't take long for her to come over and before the small ceramic plate could tap the table, Quatre took his spoon and grabbed a heaping amount of wasabi, popping the green ball into his mouth. Everyone watched in shock as Quatre swished the paste around in his mouth like it was ice cream and smiled, enjoying the timid fire against his palate. But the shock didn't really hit them until Quatre ate some more and finished what was left on the plate without any indication of it being hot.

Wufei watched in horror while hentai thoughts plagued Heero's head, wondering how the hell he did it. Unruly coffee hair swayed as Heero shook his head from side to side to regain his composure.

“YOSH!” Quatre exclaimed to Wufei. “You have to do me one BIG favor!” Happily, he giggled, watching Heero's shocked expression. Tilting his head to the side, he smiled cutely at Wufei. “As soon as I figure it out!”

A chestnut braid swayed from side to side, its owner shaking his head from the zaniness at the table.

Poor Wufei. He just sunk deeper into his seat not even wanting to know what his punishment was. The demon child was terrible with his wrath and Wufei knew that demon was in a thinking frenzy. “You are not human.”

“Nope!” Quatre replied, his aquamarine eyes dancing with mischief as he poked at Wufei's cheeks. “I'm a Winner. Doesn't that explain everything?” Heero and Duo burst out laughing. They had to agree with him.

It was at that moment, the waitress arrived, bringing their lunch to the table. Wufei growled at Quatre as the woman placed his plate in front of him, totally pissed off by Quatre's last statement. “You are a screwy fairy boy that's what you are!”

“Fei…” Heero warned before the conversation got worse.

“Hmmm…” Quatre replied, agreeing with Wufei for giving him ideas. “Maybe I should make you dress as a fairy for two weeks, complete with tutu and wings. And that would include school, home, outdoors….”

Wufei's eyes widened in fear and he edged closer to his brother in law's side for safety. Heero just shook his head. “See, you are giving him ideas. I tried to warn you.”

Duo smiled, determined to use those chopsticks as he enjoyed his entrée of cooked fish, raw fish and the company around him. Quatre had begun to talk to him about some of the teachers, making simple table conversation as he ate with his fingers instead of the chopsticks. The large roll was delicious and the soup warmed his stomach.

“Ne, Duo-kun.” Quarte inquired. “Who's your favorite artist? Because I hate to say it but…I just love Nittle Grasper! I can't understand a word they say but Ryuuichi Sakuma…” Quarte sighed saying the fabled singer's name, stars glowing in his eyes.

“I kinda like BAD LUCK…and I understand every word.” responded Duo, proudly that he took Japanese and Chinese since he was little. “ Shuuichi Shindou is so cute…and those eyes!”

Heero and Wufei stopped their conversation to listen in.

“Yeah!” Quarte agreed. “They're pretty good too!” Putting both elbows on the table and leaning in, Quarte's eyes widened with what he was about to disclose to Duo. “ Did you know Shuuichi is in cahoots with my fave writer Yuki Eiri? I nearly had a shit fit!”

One violet eye closed as Duo leaned on his hands to get closer to Quarte. “Oh please. That is so old…been knew that. He deserves it after what Aizawa from Ask did to him.”

“Yeah.” Quarte smiled. “I thought it was so romantic. Yuki Eiri himself confronting that jerk.”

Duo nodding along with him and was grinning happily at one of his favorite topics. “ Damn straight! How could he do that to innocent Shuiichi!” Quarte's face suddenly got blushy thinking about Eiri-san's courage towards the pink haired singer. Heero sat back enjoying his tea, gazing longingly at Quarte's glowing face over his cup…secretly wishing he had blonde hair instead this shaggy mess of chocolate locks.

Quarte giggled when he remembered something from his childhood. “Well I still like Ryuuichi san best! He gave me on his kamagorou and autographed if for me. I was about three or so and he was doing a concert for a benefit my father was throwing. I think it was for the Cancer Society or something.” Quatre suddenly screamed in glee as he pointed to his right cheek showing the exact spot where Ryuuichi-san kissed him.

Duo's eyes bugged out. “Ryuuchi-san kissed you?! You have a kamagorou?!”

Quarte nodded genkily while Wufei remembered a certain toy on Quatre's bed that never left the room. “You mean that stupid pink bunny you always sleep with on your bed and physically threatened my life if I touched…”

Quatre blushed, remembering Heero was at the table and covered Wufei's mouth quickly before he spilled anymore of his secrets to Heero. Shyly and glancing up at Heero embarrassed he simply replied, “Uh…well…yeah…”

Heero smiled. “I like soft things, Quarte-kun. There is nothing wrong with having a stuff animal.”

Duo sighed, wishing he had a kamagorou. He had asked his brother to get him one but they always had to move from one spot to another. It was also a rare toy on the market, expensive as hell and didn't sell in stores. “They're so cute. They remind me so much of my favorite teddy bear, which my mother gave me. It was jet black with violet eyes.” His mouth quirked to the side, the beat up bear was on his bed in his room.

“Oi!” Quatre exclaimed, poking Duo in his side. “I have a great idea. Why don't you come over tomorrow?” Both Heero and Wufei looked at Quatre. He ignored them as he continued. “Heero and Fei can come over and we can all chill out!”

“Eh?!” Wufei yelled as he glared at Quatre. “Why are you dragging me into this?!”

Heero and Duo looked on as Quatre clapped his hands. That mind was on overdrive again. “We'll have a theme! Plushies!”

Duo had to stop him. “Quatre-kun. I can't tomorrow. I was going to the museum with my family.”

Before Wufei could utter a sound, Quatre spoke first and grabbed Duo's hand. “Okay. Next week. You bring your teddy and we'll switch for the weekend. You can have kamagorou!”

Violet eyes widened in shock. Quatre was offering his most treasured toy to him?!?! No one ever did that for him. “Really?! You would do that?!” Duo's mind was reeling, remembering he had a zoo engagement with Treize and Marie. “I have to ask my brother…”

“It will be fine, Duo-kun. We have next Monday off. It's a holiday. So that's Saturday thru Monday at my house.”

“Let me call him now then.” Duo asked Wufei to excuse him since he had to walk around from his seat to get to the phone by the bathroom.

Wufei then turned his anger on Quarte again. “PLUSHIES?!! I, CHANG WUFEI DO NOT OWN AN ONNA OBJECT SUCH AS A PLUSHIE!!” He turned when he heard his brother in law snickering.

“Um, Fei…You do. What about Nataku?!”

Wufei epped at Heero's misplaced trust and he nearly jumped from his seat when Quatre's aquamarine orbs pierced his own. He didn't like the sadistically look on his face.

“Then…since that is such an admonition of yours, that is the favor you owe me.”

Poor Wufei. Quatre's evil had no bounds.

“You have to come to my party, wearing a set of teddy bear pajamas and bring a few plushies. Girly plushes!”

Heero nearly fell on the floor laughing so hard. Quatre was going to be the death of his stubborn brother in law.

Wufei growled in disgust, pushing himself away from the table to go the restroom. “You two are evil!” Walking off, he could hear when Quatre and Heero burst into laughter behind his back. Shaking his head, he continued onward and made sure he smiled at Duo as he passed him by the phone.

~****~

Meanwhile, back at the table….

Quarte and Heero were still laughing leaning back in their booth. Quarte stopped when he suddenly realized that he and Heero were alone. Picking up one of the chopsticks, he poked at the left over parsley on his plate.

Heero had stopped laughing also, smiling as he watched Quatre's actions. “You don't like it?”

“I'm just full is all.” Quatre shyly glanced at him and then back to his plate. “You were quiet when Duo and I were talking about Ryuuchi Sakuma. You like his music?”

“Yeah.” Hero quietly answered, popping another piece of spicy tuna roll into his mouth. “I have all his albums and the concerts dvds.”

“Eh?!” Quatre gasped in surprise. He never expected that for the all-around athlete. “All of them?! Most of them are sold out?!”

“My brother-n-law has connections.” Heero giggled. “Didn't you ever wonder why Wufei could get into all those concerts for free?” When Quarte blinked confused, Heero answered his curiosity. “Xi-Shin always gets complimentary tickets at the firm he works at.

Quatre still looked on confused. “I never cared how he got the tickets. I could have brought them myself…just I…just wished I could have gone with your guys instead of being dragged to those silly dinners.”

Heero felt pity for Quatre, to have so much money and riches and be so miserable. He remembered talks with Trowa about Zechs and Quatre's childhood. Trowa tried to explain that their parents would literally ignore both of them. Zechs was very close with their mother's sister but poor Quatre was stuck alone most of time. Zechs loved his brother but because of his job, college and responsibilities, it was hard being around his younger sibling because he felt his younger sibling's resentment towards him. They both had to grow up fast. “Quarte-kun…”

“Yes?” as aquamarine focused shyly on him.

“You…want go to the next one? The next concert is in a month or so and both Bad Luck and Nittle Grasper are playing.”

“Honto ni?! You'll get one for me?!” Quatre burst with joy as he glomped Heero. “Thank you!”

Heero blushed as his lap was filled with a very happy blonde. He could feel the solid muscles of Quatre's legs and reddened as Quatre's chest and lean stomach were pressed tightly against his in a hug.

Quatre stiffened in totally embarrassment. His genki mood had finally done it. He went overboard. He pulled slowly away from Heero with one arm still around Heero's neck. Aquamarine met Prussian blue and both parties swallowed loudly. Heero was the first to break contact. Thank goodness because he needed to get Quatre off his lap. His body was yelling real loud and it was hard as hell to control it at the moment.

Quarte laughed nervously as he unhooked his arms from around Heero's neck. “So…sorry…I get excited.” He stopped laughing not believing he did that. He was on the verge of tears.

Heero, on the other hand, though he was embarrassed, he couldn't help smiling at Quarte. “It's okay.” He then picked up his chopsticks, grabbing a thin slice of ginger and dipped it into the soy sauce. With such gentle care, he used the ginger like a brush spreading the dark sauce over this tuna sushi.

Quatre had to look away, starting to feel very uncomfortable. The way Heero was gripping his chopsticks was giving him such passionate hentai thoughts. “Maa…where are Wufei and Duo. We have to get back to school. I hope Duo can come.” Quatre bowed his head, words softly flowing from his mouth, unaware he even said them. “I don't want to be alone again…”

“Why? Parents not home?”

Quatre jerked, staring into Heero's face like he was caught red handed. Heero's gaze was so intense. Something strange was happening. Wet. Why was his face wet? Quatre didn't even realize the tears welling up in his eyes. He didn't even seem to feel them as they flowed down his face. “Hai…never.”

Moving his chair over, Heero's hand rising as he gently brushed across those pale cheeks. Diamond liquid absorbed into his skin, Quatre's tears. “Yeah. My brother Trowa said that. I think he said your family was going to visit your grandmother.”

Quatre's eyes closed involuntarily, savoring this tiny showing of tenderness. “Yeah…or on business trip or on vacation that I can't go on because of business trips or the scheduling around my classes or just to visit friends that I don't know...” Quatre jerked then, not understanding how he can tell his life story so easily to his heart's desire. Pulling away from Heero's hand, much to his disappointment, he wiped his own eyes. “Stupid wasabi!”

Heero was just as distressed, wanting to touch the angelic boy just a little more. He blushed at his boldness. “Yeah…wasabi.” He grabbed some of the said glob, popping a ball into his mouth like a cough drop.

Quarte giggled watching Heero swallow the green ball unaffected. “The house is so big and empty, Heero-kun. I would like to hear people in it again. I have a feeling Duo will be quite loud if I can get him to open up.”

“Well…” Heero replied, smiling back reassuring, “I'm coming. I'll drag Fei by his neck if you want me too.”

Quarte just smiled.

~***~

Duo was still on the phone when Wufei came out the bathroom. Rather than go back to the table to disturb the intimacy between Quatre and Heero, Wufei hid in the shadows admiring Duo's lithe form. His eyes traveling from the tip of the boy's sneakered feet, to the form fitting jeans, up well-formed legs and thighs, further onward to a nice chest and onward towards a face that was unbelievable. Wufei had woken up that morning drenched in sweat again plagued with visions of his violet-eyed angel. He watched those satin lips move smoothly over the receiver as he listened to Duo's conversation with his brother.

“Nissan, how's apple head doing?” Duo smiled into the phone when Treize told him Maria was in the room drawing. “Well…I'm calling about a slumber party. I got invited to one.”

Wufei listened half heartedly, smiling when Duo's brother begin to tease him. He peeked around the corner seeing Duo's frown.

“You just want me out of the house, you jerk! I know I need to open up more!” Duo giggled then, cradling the phone lovingly to his ear. “Yes, Treize. Go have fun with Marie. I'll be home soon. Bye.”

Wufei whistled innocently, pretending he wasn't eavesdropping on Duo's conversation as he came around the corner. “Hey. Everything fine?”

“Yeah.” Duo answered, his arms hugging himself as they walked back to the table. “My brother's a nut.”

Quatre overheard Duo's rant about his brother as they approached their table. “I think Zechs and your brother would get along quite well.” Quatre couldn't help giggling over of Zech's constant teasing over his love life.

“When are they coming home anyway?” Wufei questioned.

A dark shadow covered over Quatre's eyes shielding the light within them. Heero's didn't like the expression that shrouded over Quatre's visage. He watched quietly when Quatre answered, his golden brows lowering in sorrow along with his voice. “Not tonight…or tomorrow…or next week. Next month, on the second week.”

A soft “Oh.” escaped Wufei's mouth and the room fell silent. Quatre seemed to always be alone within that gigantic structure of brick and stone but Duo was the one who spoke up on it. “You spend a lot of time alone, don't you Quatre-kun?”

“Hai.” Quatre, his face beaming at his luck, “but it's great. I can throw parties and have plenty of time to clean up!”

Duo didn't like that gleam in Quatre's eyes or believe a thing Quatre was saying. Mentally he sighed. If Quat didn't want to talk about it, Duo wouldn't push. But eventually….”Well, Treize said it was okay. He's such an idiot sometimes.”

Quatre laughed, Duo's face was scrunched up like a cat. But he could see the love the teenager had for his older brother. He, on the other hand, was not even going to go there about his, especially about his parents. All he ever got was a pat on the head, a buck for his excellent grades and a pat on the back to get out of his father's office because the businessman was too busy.

“Got to love that idiot.” Replied Duo, breaking Quatre out of his thoughts. “He's been the only father figure I've had…” His words stopped, his violet eyes as well as his voice clouding over. Just the mere mention of his father would send shivers of dread through him. Duo thought he was over it. He stopped himself, taking a deep breath not really wanting to chat about the man.

Quatre noticed the shift in Duo's mood. He grabbed the depressed youth, hugging his arm and nuzzling his cheeks. “Gaisuki, Duo-chan! (5)”

“You pronounced it wrong.” Wufei growled, looking a bit miffed at the mispronunciation.

Quarte just leaned his head on Duo's arm, sticking to his friend like glue and sticking his tongue at the ebony haired Chinese youth. “You're just jealous because I don't love you anymore!!!”

Wufei just rolled his eyes before and then glared at the crazy boy. “Oh yeah…” replying sarcastically, “Real jealous!”

Quarte smirked at him, letting go of Duo's arm before he reached into his pocket and tossed down his part of the tab and tip. Mentally, he refused to let Heero pay the bill…not yet anyway. Pushing out of his chair, he danced across the floor directly towards the exit. “C'mon then, we have some studying to do!”

Smiles were contagious in the room and smiling again at his merry band, Duo also shifted a little, pulling out his part of the bill. He gracefully laid the bills by Quarte's. He was about to get up when very intense ebony orbs met violet jewels. Wufei was frowning at him.

“I feel really sorry for you.”

Duo blinked, asking why he felt that way, his long braid bouncing down his back as he moved.

Wufei just chuckled at the naïve teenager. “Having Quatre's attention is a big pain.” He was about to say something else, only to get hit square in the face by a napkin holder.

Duo smirked, staring at the line of direction from where the object flew. “ I don't know” he replied as his eyes focused on Quatre's irate face. “I…kinda like it.”

Meanwhile, Quatre, who was chatting to the hostess by the door, waved his arms around with every word he shouted at Wufei. “I heard that, you meanie! Hurry up! Stop bothering Duo! We have work to do!”

Heero was grinning up a storm as they all headed to the door. His brother in law just held his head in pain, coming down with a bad headache.

“Oi! Quatre…” Wufei teased, watching the blond boy grab Duo close to his side as they exited the restaurant. “Don't be jealous.”

Quarte just hugged onto Duo's arm tightly, ignoring the annoyance called Wufei. “Hmph, I'm not talking to you!” Placing his head on Duo's shoulder, Quarte snuggled cutely. “Ne ne, so it's a date next week?”

With an look like that, how could Duo refuse?

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Mini Translations:

1. Kawaii-Cute

2. Anata-Husband

3. Kirei-Beautiful

4. Tribeca of Hana-A great restaurant around my job!! I eat there at least twice a week!! Salmon Teriyaki is my all time fave!!!! If you are ever in Manhattan, the Tribeca area…look up Tribeca of Hana.

5: Gaisuki: Giggle. Quarte means Daisuki, which means love you lots. That is the reason for Wufei responding to Quat the way he did. Quatre doesn't care…since he's in genki mood.

Author's note: ^_^ Hope you like this chapter. It was like the chapter from hell. I had the inspiration and the good luck to have my official RPGer mistress with me. Silverfox is my sister through and through. I truly love her. She's so special but because of time it's hard to talk to her all the time. But I strive to be there when I can. Her Quarte is so much better than mind and Wufei…I'm not even going there!! Thank you girl!! Anyway, this ends this chapter of chaos with the boys and it will just keep getting better with each one.