Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Angel Heart ❯ Family secrets Part two-Can you open your heart, young angel? ( Chapter 7 )

Additional Notes: Hee hee! Okay peeps! It took me long enough but here it is. Now this chapter is going to be a little lemonish. In my opinion if there is no penetration, it's not a full blow lemon but Silver thought otherwise…*Loud whoots coming from behind Sparky* …so because of her, I'm giving this little number a lemon warning. Also, this is the start of my musical side in the story and yes…Song lyrics does wonders to a fanfic. Much thanks goes to Silverfox for being my partner in yiffy crime and her lovely input. DAISUKE, SILVER-IMOUTO!!! Cassima is back as my beta. I'm terrified as I'm typing each word slowly feeling the bunt of her eyes on my fic. Please be gentle, EC. And to the rest of yous…Enjoy.

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Angel Heart

Chapter 6: Family secrets-Can you open your heart, young angel?

Part two

 

~Under a lover's sky…gonna be with you~

~And no one's gonna be around~

~If you think that you won't fall~

~Well just wait until, til the sun goes down~

~Underneath the starlight, starlight~

~There's a magical feeling so right~

~It will steal your heart tonight~

 

Nighttime was such a beautiful time of a day. It was like a blanket placed softly over the light, giving everything a warm yet dim glow. It was beautiful. The water from within the Winner's family pool lapped against the sides of cool marble, gliding fluidly from the soft kisses of the wind. The nightly entertainment was the wildlife that cohabitated in the forest alongside their human friends. Various sounds echoed, including the crickets and other forest inhabitants, each joining their voices in song and waking up to play. It was the greatest show on earth with nature at its best. The scene was just more perfect with a cloudless sky and the moon and the stars shining from high overhead. It was a scene out of a fairytale, making the moment more magical as the seconds ticked on.

 

They were still there, Quatre and Heero, those two hearts that shyly were sitting quietly next to each other, each too afraid to be the first to speak. A light breeze tousled each head, dancing softly with shades of bittersweet chocolate and golden sunshine as a soft sigh broke the silence. Both boys turned towards each other and Heero turned finally to Quatre asking a simple question, staring at the young Arabian with those deep Prussian orbs. “Well?”

 

“D-D-Do you mean it?” The words barely left Quatre's mouth, straining to come out. He knew Heero wasn't much of a talker to begin with but he could feel Heero's eyes on him. Their dark intensity peering through him causing shivers to go up his spine--luckily the cool breeze ruffling through his pajamas masked his actual physical state.

 

Heero, on the other hand, couldn't help himself. Quatre under the moonlight was just indescribable. The only words that came to mind were…angelic. It was a wonder he was not attacking the boy at the moment. Golden hair glowed under the moon's pale light and Quatre's skin appeared paler than the moonlight itself. Truly, Quatre was a beautiful soul fallen from heaven and this lowly boy born on earth wanted desperately to look into that angel's soul.

 

~You can try to resist~

~Try to hide from my kiss~

~But you know, but you know~

~That you can't fight the moonlight~

~Deep in the dark…you'll surrender your heart~

~Don't you know, don't you know~

~That you can't fight the moonlight~

~No, you can't fight it…it's gonna get to your heart~

 

The young Arabian in question was silent, his heart pounding so hard he could barely breathe. Blood rushed straight to his ears, reddening them faster than the deep color on his face. Waiting for something to happen was nerve racking so he looked up, but when he did…those deep blue orbs penetrated his being. He gasped, trying to gain oxygen into his lungs at the sight before him. He knew Heero was gorgeous before, but looking at him now-Heero was beautiful. With the moon as his backdrop, it only made Heero's blue eyes glow and his chocolate unruly mane drew to Quatre as if it wished to be tame by a special owner with gentle hands. Quatre's mouth felt like it was filled with sawdust and he had to swallow at the handsome boy before him. “I-I-I mean…you're the one…who was dared…”

 

~There's no escape from love~

~Once the gentle breeze weaves its spell upon your heart~

~No matter what you think~

~It won't be too long til you're in my arms~

~Underneath the starlight, starlight~

~We'll be lost in a rhythm so right~

~Feel it steal your heart tonight~

 

Heero's gaze was relentless, centered on those slightly parted lips, glistening from that tiny pink tongue that he wanted to devour. They seemed to sparkle, calling to him, summoning him to them and he as a slave to his heart could only obey. Oh to kiss those tempting lips and enter that honeyed orifice, wondering what flavor he would drink from them. Hands moved slowly, caressing gently against Quatre's cool cheek and downward along his chin as he lifted the blonde's timid face to look at him directly in the eyes.

 

~You can try to resist try to hide from my kiss~

~But you know, but you know that you can't fight the moonlight~

~Deep in the dark…You'll surrender your heart~

 

Quatre shivered from the boldness of Heero's touch, seeing the other boy moved closer towards him. When did he get so close? His body was in shock yet he was drawn to the other boy beyond all rational thought. The distance between them dissolved like the taste of an ice-cold can of pepsi on a hot summer day as the softest kiss was planted on Quatre's soft lips.

 

~Don't you know, don't you know that you~

~Can't fight the moonlight~

 

Sweet heaven.

 

~No, you can't fight it…~

~No matter what you do~

~The night is gonna get to you~

 

If heaven felt like this, Quarte never wanted to leave. He closed his eyes, while a lone hand reached up to touch Heero's muscular chest. Just from this one touch, Quatre could feel muscles quivering under his hand. To him, Heero was built like an Adonis and he felt his lips pressed more firmly against the boy's mouth, tilting his head automatically. Slowly, his lips parted innocently savoring Heero's sweetness for the first time and awakening a passion deep inside him.

 

~Can't fight it, Don't try it~

~You're never gonna win~

~Coz underneath the starlight, starlight~

~There's a magical feeling so right~

~It will steal your heart tonight. ~

 

He didn't know what was happening, but he knew he couldn't stop. The only thing to explain what was happening to him was he was drunk, intoxicated from Quatre's nectar-filled mouth. Honey was supposed to come from bees, not from one simple boy's lips? Savoring the sweetest lips he had ever tasted in his short seventeen years, he couldn't help himself as he moaned in spite of himself. With each taste, he could only suck on Quatre's lower lip, causing ripples and shocks to go through his body, down his spine, down to his toes and back up to his brain again. Languidly, his tongue slid in an intricate dance along Quatre's lower lip and seemingly carving his name within until the smaller boy could only softly moan for more. He felt Quatre trying desperately to follow and when he finally pulled back, both his and Quatre's face were flushed, lips swollen from the intensity of a passion filled kiss. Quatre's jeweled eyes were opening like a blooming flower, dazed with moonlight and tender lust.

 

~You can try to resist

~Try to hide from my kiss~

~But you know, but you know~

~That you can't fight the moonlight~

~Deep in the dark you'll surrender your heart~

~Don't you know, don't you know that you~

~Can't fight the Moonlight~

 

~No you can't fight it~

 

~But you know, but you know~

~That you can't fight the moonlight~

~Deep in the dark you'll surrender your heart~

~Don't you know, don't you know that you~

~Can't fight the Moonlight~

 

~No you can't fight it~

~It's gonna get to your heart~

 

 

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Meanwhile, in the kitchen…

 

 

Wufei was standing on one of the stepladders while Duo sat patiently at the island in the center of the room. Wufei, at the moment, was looking on the top shelf for four big bowls for ice cream and though he was 5'10, just a little taller than his father, he was still not tall enough to reach the top cabinets. Within the enormous kitchen, he preferred not to try to kill himself as he balanced precariously on the top step of the ladder.

 

“This is a fantastic house.” Duo's quiet voice echoed, his eyes shifting, looking around the area. Cherry wood was everywhere and the kitchen looked between a mix of old and new; wood cabinets everywhere with refrigerators built into the walls as well as the floor shined to perfection. There were three walk-in freezers that had the distinct look of cabinets on the outside until you actually opened them. The stove was huge. Two twelve lbs turkeys could cook at the same time within its depth. It even had a built-in grill perfect for that barbeque taste!! Wufei had given Duo a quick show of the room before Duo finally sat at the island where most of the food preparation was done. In Duo's house, they didn't have an island in the middle of the kitchen but this one room had a live-in look, even if it was in a rich person's home.

 

Wufei looked over his shoulder, looking down from the ladder as he pulled the dessert bowls from the top shelf on the far left. “Yeah!” he replied, leaping down with a thump. “It's a pity it's empty most of the time. Quatre's family is rarely home.” His arms crossed over his chest, pondering on the idiocy of Quatre's parents. “They leave for months on end and when they do show up, it's only for a few days to a couple of weeks.” He walked over to the drawer, grabbing the ice cream scooper and four spoons, while he continued. “Quatre is usually too busy with his studies to go with them and Zechs would rather live on campus with a roommate at the university than here.”

 

Shaking his head in grief, Duo could understand. Money seemed to always be the root of all problems. It was the case between his parents before his mother got sick and died mysteriously. Though they tried not to speak in front of him, he already knew. Five doesn't mean that you don't understand…you understand everything-it's just the way you deal with it. He remembered when there was love and the outings they would take as a family. But then the fights would begin because of the long hours his father took…sometimes never coming home.

 

It had affected his family greatly, especially when his mother had suddenly taken ill. Even with his mother there in her weakened state, there were times he felt neglected because his father's humanity slowly deteriorated with her poor body. Treize couldn't do anything about it because he was in college. Their nineteen-year difference couldn't help him when he began feeling depressed with no one there to hear his cries or wipe his tears away.

 

But then his mother died, her illness finally winning the great battle. Thus was the start of the betrayal. Most of the time he had being unable to go to school because of the massive bruises he had on his body due to his father's sick games. But he didn't need to think about that anymore though the mental wounds were still there trying to heal. Besides Wufei didn't need to see him like this…especially when he was enjoying the conversation. “He needs to come to my house. My niece would love him.” Duo snickered, mentally breaking his sober mood as he envisioned Marie and Quat together at his house, playing poker. Those two sitting around a table would be dangerous for one's health. “Just don't play cards with her. She's a shark.”

 

“They'll get along.” Wufei couldn't help but chuckle, walking over to the walk-in freezer and pulling out a huge tub of Eddy's vanilla ice cream. “He never loses. Even when I cheat, he wins!”

 

~Every little thing I do, you're on my mind~

~The way I feel lately, it's driving me crazy~

~Every little thing I do, you're on my mind~

~I can't get over you, I think about you all the time. ~

 

While Wufei spoke, Duo admired Wufei'arms and the way the dark haired boy's pajamas molded against his form when he went to sit down. He waited patiently as Fei spooned some of the vanilla ice cream into his bowl, watching how each muscle with ripple with movement. His muscles were beautiful. There was just something about a fit guy. Maybe it was the confidence factor, or could it be the extreme discipline associated to a martial artist's regiment. He knew it took a lot of work to look the way Wufei did. Smiling at Wufei and wordlessly thanking him, Quarte's situation kept popping back up in his mind. Though Quatre had a lot of money and servants at his beck and call, only specific people were on the grounds while the others left for the night.

 

A lonely boy in a big ole house…

 

Duo felt deja vu. That was not a pleasant thought. He had to change the subject. “So…what do you do Wufei for fun?”

 

~Can't you see what you do to me~

~I think about you all the time~

~My mind is hazy and I'm mixed up, feeling crazy~

~Over you~

~Let's not waste any time~

 

Wufei smiled and looked towards the glass doors leading to the pool, trying to listen to the couple outside. “Eh…tease Quatre.” He watched Duo giggle before he continued, smiling back at him. “Or read books…either one is a quiet hobby.”

 

Books? Now that was something Duo was interested in. “What type of books?”

 

Wufei thought a moment. “Well…poetry…old literature.”

 

“Well…” Those topics were very interesting to Duo; finding more things to have in common with Wufei. “I love the classics like Dickens, Hemingway, Beatrice Small, V.C. Andrews….”

 

Those last ones caught Wufei by surprise; he wasn't expecting thrillers and historical romance novels to be in the category. He smirked as he picked up a banana from the fruit bowl before him and a knife as he sat down directly across from Duo.

 

“I also like mythology and folklore.”

 

“Really?” Wufei questioned, a lone eyebrow going up as he sliced opened the banana, cutting even pieces and letting them drop into his bowl. Mythology was one of his favorite subjects, especially Japanese, Chinese and Greek Mythology. He had written several essays on Chinese folklore alone, especially about dragons. He jumped up suddenly, totally forgetting the whip cream and chocolate sauce he knew Quatre had especially for him. Running back to the table, he apologized to Duo and asked him to continue.

 

Duo had to clear his mind because the craziest thoughts ran through it and they all involved the boy before him when Wufei put those items on the table. “Yeah. I read a lot too. Absorb the damn things like water.” This was true in Duo's case. Their little family were highly intelligent and while there were TVs, VCRs and various game systems to entertain them in their time, they would prefer read a story. Sometimes they would watch the Discovery channel, and then go to the library or the museum to get more information about their findings. In their little world of three, it was like going on a treasure hunt and the gaining of knowledge was the absolute reward. “Our whole family is like that.”

 

~Round and round I go, where I'll stop only you know~

~I guess it's all in my mind~

~Take your time, think it over, let me know~

~What you wanna do, baby, it's so good~

 

Moments like these--Wufei could only smile in pleasure. Conversations with Duo were never boring useless chatter like from the idiot girls from school who would hang by the martial arts room or leave gifts into his locker, trying to gain his acceptance. They knew he was shy and though he was a very popular student, being the captain of the martial arts club, he usually ignored the praises from his peers, never needing their acceptance. But with Duo…things were very different. It seemed the world opened up for the boy.

 

The smile was still there as he spoke. “When I was younger, my mom would read *The Little Princess* as a bedtime story.” Duo bowed his head in embarrassment. Another revelation spilled from his lips. Something about Wufei always made him want to open up. “Though the way she read it…I was the little prince helping the other students cope with being under Ms. Flannegan's rule.” He blushed, feeling the heat travel down to his neck and back up to his face. ”I'm so weird.”

 

“Princess?” Wufei exclaimed, chuckling in spite of himself. “I know this sounds weird…but I love that book. Did a report on it in sixth grade.”

 

“You do?” Duo lifted his head, his violet eyes shocked from Wufei's admission. Onyx stared back at him, dancing in amusement. He watched Wufei nod in agreement, underestimating the sharp pull of those onyx eyes, feeling himself teetering into their depths, drawn to a plane where only him and Wufei existed. Nothing felt more powerful than that secret place within that utter dark. No one was there…no one in the room but them and it felt like they were in another world…a world filled with rainbows and mythical creatures. Eternity felt like seconds between them like that first meeting at the bridge of life in the manga book “Wish” by those Clamp women that he loved to read.

 

~Every little thing I do, you're on my mind~

~The way I feel lately, it's driving me crazy~

~Every little thing I do, you're on my mind~

~I can't get over you, I think about all the time.

 

A tingle was felt deep within his chest and Duo swallowed hard, his head bowing again as nervousness took over. “Ara...maybe we should go back by pool.” Leisurely, he picked up his bowl, minus the bananas, and one of the spoons placed neatly on the countertop by Wufei as he walked towards the door…straight for Quatre to share with him.

 

Wufei agreed, nodding his head as he followed behind him. “Hmmm…yeah. They might be half naked by now.”

 

Grumbling, Duo chastised the Chinese boy as he opened the door. “That's not nice, Wufei-kun.”

 

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If they would have arrived a little bit earlier, they would heard Quatre's soft response to Heero, telling him it was Heero's turn to ask something. Duo had just entered the area after Heero pulled back from Quatre's ear on the large couch. The blond was looking at the floor, flushed and very tense. Noticing this, Duo walked over to him, scooping up some of his ice cream on a spoon and offering it to him. “Quat-kun? You okay?”

 

Quatre stared at the ground shyly, lips slightly pink and still tingling from the contact. “I chose a dare. Um…can you guys get me some orange sorbet? It's in the other refrigerator by the window. Wufei knows where it is.”

 

An ebony eyebrow raised in union with chestnut as Wufei looked at Quatre with the oddest expression and then at Heero, who was looking over at the pool water, trying to discretely hide the blush on his cheeks. “Okay. We'll get you BIG bowls” putting more emphasis on the word “BIG.”

 

Heero turned, blushing darker than a beet cooking in a pressure cooker. Looking between the both of them, Duo nodded “okay” and walking back into the kitchen with Wufei following directly behind him.

 

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Heero waited until he knew they were alone again before he moved closer to Quatre. “You're really gonna do this?”

 

Swollen lips parted, trembling from Heero's dare. Seemed Heero dared him to do something but he was just joking. Quatre didn't believe it but he felt weird. He didn't want Heero to think he was a slut. So nervously, he spoke from his heart. “Hai, Heero-kun.” Closing his eyes really tight while bowing his head, he finally confessed. “Heero-kun…I…I like you!”

 

If Heero's eyes could get any bigger, there would be not a stitch of blue where his pupils were. Did Quatre just say what he thought he said? This blonde creature, innocence personified, just exclaimed to him that he liked him? “You do??”

 

Shame filled Quatre's face as his hands covered over his eyes, not feeling worthy to even speak to Heero. Disgust crawled along his skin, but he had to tell Heero something. He was so tired of being a coward towards someone he… “I'm sorry…” his voice muffled by this hands as he cried.” I'm so sorry if I disgusted you. I know how all those girls really, REALLY like you.”

 

Shock. He was in shock. Quatre trembled before him, afraid of his reaction. He wanted to slap the shit out of himself. Why didn't he see this before? Suddenly scenes flashed across his sight and everything clicked into his head perfectly. All those embarrassing moments, the restaurant, Quarte's ever present flush on this cheeks whenever he was around…the change in attitude when all four of them walked home together. All of these factors led to one thing…

 

Quatre cared more about him than he thought he did.

 

“Quat…” The name sent ripples to dance up his spine. All the nights, tossing and turning, the angelic boy frustrated him, dancing seductively in his dreams. He always had a box of tissue by his bedside, waking up from his dreams frustrated. Nightly dreams of the seductive blonde minx tormenting him and every morning there were the ritual to relief his stress and release his longings. “You don't have to hide, Quatre, and you don't disgust me. In fact…in all honesty…” He reached up, gently removing Quatre's fingers away so he could see that beautiful face that haunted him. “I like you too.”

 

Quatre blushed staring into Heero's eyes, bewildered. Heero liked him? This was a sick trick, right? Or was it? No. It had to be a joke against his psyche as the debate continued within his mind, but the expression on Heero's face and in his eyes… He was going crazy. His hair was slightly mussed, golden strands falling slight into his eyes but Heero gently brushed them away to better look at him. His esteem suddenly rose by the tenfold and the words huskily floated out of his mouth. “Then all the more reason to…” He felt himself chuckling, his laughter joining Heero's before the blush widen on his cheeks. “But you're right. It is too soon for that. I shouldn't have suggested it in the first place.”

 

“You don't have to do that, Quat. I deeply respect you. I don't think of you like those other girls do by throwing themselves at the guys on the team.”

 

A brilliant smile broke on his face, as he looked down and then back up again. “Can…you kiss me again then? A little longer this time?”

 

Now that was something he could do. The biggest smile broke on Heero's face, a smile just for Quatre. “Your wish is my command, little prince.”

 

“I am not!” exclaimed Quatre, blushing again from Heero's chivalrous statement. Giggles appeared again from both of them but Quatre crawled forward, taking initiative and stunning the hell out of Heero. This time it was his turn to be the predator and he had a favorite on his list because kissing Heero was so sweet. He tasted like strawberries with cream and at the moment, Quatre had an odd craving for a sundae-a Heero sundae.

 

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“Heh! What do you want to bet they'll go back and forth between each other until they do get naked with these dares?!?”

 

Duo looked at Wufei like he was stupid as the Chinese youth shut the door softly behind them. “They are not ready for that…besides people should only do that if they love each other.” He knew it was odd but he felt kinda weird with Quatre alone out there with Heero. It was like he was protecting his brother or something or…was it a little bit more. Jealousy? Shaking those foolish thoughts from his head, he went over to one of the refrigerators. “Oh!” gasping from his discovery, “He has lemon cake!!”

 

“NO SHIT!!” He had to excuse the vulgarity of his words, but within his mind, it was one of the many pleasures God had bestowed on this plane. The others were ice cream and any other confection that had sugar. Heero's mother would giggle at him and, since he could remember, would always make a homemade lemon cake with chocolate frosting for his birthday. With the help of home economics, he had become a great cook, finally learning to make that and other desserts himself. Because he had a terrible sweet tooth and had to control his diet, he was very careful with his little weakness. But he had to admit, there was nothing more sexual than cutting that first piece.

 

It was customary to let a cake cool before you cut it, but not to Wufei. He loved it, still warm with the cold icing melting off and drizzling down the sides. He blamed his weakness on being left at the Yuys' a little too often. Ms. Yuy always had some type of snack on hand when he and Heero would come home from school. Almond shaped eyes watched as Duo cautiously pulled out the crystal holder and walked back towards him, setting it down on the countertop. Every movement was burned on his brain as Duo picked up a butcher's knife, letting the silver tip slowly puncture the top middle of the cake, and continued until you heard the metal make contact with the glass plate. Then he let the force drive him downward, slicing over the tiniest piece to savor and drop it on his tongue.

 

Wufei swallowed hard. He would never look at a cake the same ever again.

 

That tiny piece of heaven melted on Duo's tongue as he smiled in pleasure. It could have been better if he had done it. He learned how to make cake from scratch, using one of the many recipes inherited from his mother's fantastic cooking skills when he was younger before she became bed ridden. Judging by the taste, it was from Betty Crocker. But he couldn't complain since it was the super moist one and when he pressed down on the remains of the piece in his hand, it had the right consistency. He had to have another piece.

 

Wufei was staring hard at Duo. If one taste did that to Duo's face, then he wished he were the cake.

 

The knife chachunged again against the plate, slicing another piece and with Duo's skillful hand measured a perfect size. The cut piece floated to the side and before it fell, Duo caught it within his clean hands and offered the slice to Wufei. “Want some?”

 

Babump.

 

He didn't know why his chest hurt or why this strange impulse was pushing him closer to Duo, but seeing the boy like that, smiling, flowing chestnut coming forward and resting comfortably on strong shoulders and was everywhere, Duo didn't realize how decadent he appeared to Wufei. The Chinese boy's mind was scrambled, feeling like he lost something. It felt like all of his senses were gone and out the window because he slowly leaned forward, his mouth opening slightly and he bent down towards the pale hand before him. Brushing lips against the silken skin, his teeth grabbed at the piece, grabbing the sweet confection and eating it directly from Duo's hand like he was the boy's personal pet.

 

Most eyes have pupils and then there is the white coloring that would surround the round circle of color, which is separate by variations of the width of a black ring and then the person's eye color within the black ring-that was not the case with Duo. He had no color-the whiteness within his eyes clouded all the color he had within them. A feeling…something he thought destroyed by his father and long dead, ran up his spine, and exploded in his mind, shocking the hell out of him.

 

Blushing, Wufei apologized, collecting himself and grabbing the piece quickly. “S-Sorry! I…just like lemon cake so much.”

 

“It's okay…” Duo shakily replied, blushing up a storm and trying to control his breathing. “You want some more?” His hand trembled a little as he went about slicing another piece of cake for Wufei, since flush from the intensity of the Chinese's boy gaze.

 

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Back out by the pool, though the weather was cool and a cool wind continually blew, the temperature was heating up. On the couch, Heero was ravaging Quatre's succulent mouth like a madman, drawing the smaller boy closer to his body. All Quatre could do was whimper, pressing himself tighter against the football captain's muscular body. Tightly he clung to Heero's strong shoulders, his mouth fighting a war with the football warrior, tongue and teeth sparring for dominance. Each moan was thickly coated around each other and you couldn't tell who was moaning louder.

 

Eventually, they had to come up for air, harsh breath flowing over each other's reddened faces when they did. Quatre had to agree, air was vital, but this brief intermission just gave him time to think of new strategies for his mouth. He hadn't wanted to stop and he moved closer to his `dessert.' A kiss was placed on the collarbone in the right place and a tiny pink tongue traveled upwards along that column of flesh belonging to Heero's neck. Heero nearly fainted, his blue eyes rolling into the back of his head when Quatre caught a fat lobe and suckled on his ear like a babe. It was hard to control himself. Heero ran a stray hand through Quatre's golden tendrils, pushing that same head more into his neck. Fires from the deepest pit of his soul were being fueled by this make out session. He never felt like this-never with anyone and he kissed lots of girls.

 

The line between simple kisses and passion filled lust was getting closer and closer to being crossed.

 

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Back in the kitchen…

 

Wufei sighed as he slowly looked down at his cake.

 

He fucked up. He didn't mean to do that to Duo but the urge was so strong he couldn't help himself. Now Duo hated him and all he had left to show was some great cake sitting in the middle of the counter and his secret crush using his fork to push the remains of his second piece around his own plate. A low growl jolted him from his depressed thoughts as the most interesting sounds coming from the pool area perked his interest. Eyebrows raised and curiosity burning, he rose, going over by the pool door entrance. It was dark and from the position where him and Duo left Quatre and Heero, you had to open the door to look. Opening the door a crack just enough to fit two, he turned, beckoning Duo to come over and see.

 

Duo, who was contemplating his next move with Wufei, looked up and was suddenly afraid to go over there. He had a good idea what was probably happening out there and the way he was feeling…he didn't need to see it.

 

Wufei blushed, motioning toward Duo again, mouthing he had to see this.

 

Grumbling, Duo got up and walked over. What they saw would make any porno they had ever seen seen appear shady in comparison.

 

Quatre's shirt was hanging off his small frame, caught at the crook of his pale elbows. He was sitting on Heero's lap, straddling with both legs on either side of the chocolate haired boy. Both Duo and Wufei's eyes widened in shock seeing Heero's flickering tongue play with Quatre's flushed chest like a violin, strumming to the perfect tune. A long back arched towards a skillful mouth and pale skin glimmered in the moonlight, enhanced by the lovely flush against the Arabian boy's skin as he mewled his passion, crying out Heero's name.

 

Duo ran from the door, embarrassment registering on his face at spying on his two friends as he swallowed. This was something he wouldn't have expected so soon. Guess Leeanne Rhimes was right--You can't stop the moonlight because the moon had a hand in this.

 

Wufei looked over at him, snickering, but not moving from his spot, enjoying the show.

 

Amethyst eyes stared hard at that flushed golden face with those exotic eyes and for the first time in a very long time, he was aroused. He discretely walked over to the refrigerator, making sure he stayed right where he was, away from Wufei.

 

Wufei, whose mind was in the gutter at the moment, stayed a couple of seconds more before running back inside to the counter top for the hand towels. That last little thing they did caused his nose to explode. He didn't even know Heero had it in him, knowing his brother-in-law was still a virgin.

 

Feeling himself cooled down enough, Duo got the container of milk from the fridge and the sorbet that Quatre had wanted and sat back down in front of the cake chuckling at Wufei. “Too much for you?” Duo replied, putting on his best saucy tone while trying his best to ignore the sounds coming from the other room.

 

“I would say they were immortal…” Wufei replied looking slightly irritated though his reddened face spoke other things. “…But they liked each for so long. I guess it was only natural it would explode like that.”

 

An ebony lock fell over Wufei's eye and Duo just bowed his head in misery. He didn't want any more cake and he silently pledged he was most definitely not going to look at Wufei.

 

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They were sliding further and further off the couch. Quatre's upper torso was the only thing touching while the rest of him was touching the ground. Heero was between his legs and his squeaks and moans only urged Heero to touch him anywhere and everywhere. His small fingers reached for anything, nails raking along Heero's clothed back. It was nothing compared to Heero's roughened palms.

 

Heero was so aroused and his skin tingled, oversensitive. Even the cool air made him cry out Quatre's name, swearing he had a hand in that too. “You… taste… so GOOD!”

 

Blond curls rolling back with its owner, aquamarine watering, glazed from such intense pleasure. “Ah…Ahn…Hee-roo…” His breath was so short that he could scarcely breath and his skin burnt, too hot to touch. “We…we'd…better stop…” His eyes closed, trying to swallow some air into his overheated lungs.

 

Stop?! Rock hard and burning an unquenchable thirst that only one person could fill, Heero groaned his displeasure into Quatre's neck. “Are you sure?” He didn't want to…but if Quatre said no he would abide by his wishes.

 

Heero's hot breath was turning Quatre on more, he couldn't or wouldn't stop even if his parents came home at that very instance. Blushing, Quatre breathed, “…ok…but…but…let's not do it like that.” The small boy dragged himself to the ground to lie flat on his back, pulling the large boy on top of him, clothing still on their bodies. Aligning himself perfectly with Heero's crotch, he whispered into Heero's ear giving a tiny lick. “L…Like this…”

 

If that was not `the most' sexy thing Quatre had ever said to him…. Heero groaned so loud he had to suck on Quatre's neck not to yell. That touch…the feel of Quatre's groin, clothed or not, heated his body beyond the boiling point. They were both so hard, just the slightest amount of friction separated only by their cotton pajamas. They fit together so perfectly. He groaned, his hips grinding into the boy below him and sucking on that sweet neck as his emotions reigned over his mind and body.

 

Wrapping his slender arms around Heero's neck, Quatre hung onto Heero for dear life, his soft cries softened by the fullness of a well-developed chest.

 

Each push gave a different echo in an area and Heero continuously moaned out Quatre's name with each push of his groin. Quatre followed suit, each whimper growing in intensity as his lips parted in his pleasure.

 

Heero couldn't stop, each whimpered note of his name aroused him more and more and poor Quatre could only feel the consequences and voiced his bliss happily…until a great rush flowed from him. He cried out, his fingers raking down Heero's back as the warm dampness covered his groin and over his soul. Crystal tears trickled down those pale pretty cheeks, his long lithe body trembling, light tremors still flowing on his body.

 

Heero felt when Quatre reached his orgasm, his own following along with his beloved, his tender lover in his arms, moaning out his joy while kissing all over Quatre's face. Words of the sweetest endearments were murmured into that pale neck, bruised with loving marks.

 

Happy little sighs breathed through passion-bruised lips, Quatre's little fingers trembling, tracing intricate designs into well rounded shoulders. “Mmmm…”

 

Speechless. Sweaty and speechless was Heero while the cool air caused shivers along his overheated skin. He didn't trust his voice anymore. Emotions were running on overload with his confusion. How did this happen? One kiss led to sweetness, a perfect paradise and then… “Quat….”

 

“Yeah?” The response was sluggish but Quatre did, his cheeks bright red and kind of afraid to look Heero in the face. They had gone farther than what he had expected…far beyond second base, but not at home yet.

 

“Did we do what I think we did?”

 

Quatre looked down a bit from his horizontal position, shifting and wincing from the wet sensation in his pajamas. “I think I did. You?”

 

Lifting himself up a little, he looked down his body seeing Quatre's stained bottoms and his matching pair, also stained. If he was embarrassed, he didn't show it. Something came over him looking down into those lovely aquamarine eyes, changing under the moonlight. He belonged to Quatre. It was as if he was a treasure box and finally someone had the right key. Quatre owned the key, holding the only key to his heart.

 

Heero loved him.

 

Heero would have told Quatre if he had the guts. Even after what they just did. Words just didn't seem right at the moment so he did the only thing he could think off: he smiled into Quatre's angelic face, nodding his head as he leaned down to kiss him some more.

 

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Outside the mansion, a crystal blue jeep rumbled into the driveway and drove directly into the lower garage. The occupants causally talked as they stepped out of the vehicle and walked to the side elevator on the far right, heading for their destination: the pool house. Golden keys jingled in the taller man's hand; his long moonlight hair gliding down his back like a curtain and his eyes, the shade of ice blue diamonds, gave the man the appearance of a fallen god. He looked sideways at his companion who was grumbling while they waited for the elevator door to open.

 

The other man, slight in stature, still couldn't believe his luck. He could have come earlier with his brother and enjoyed the company of the rest of the guys but no…he had to run track. Sighing, he brushed a hand through his auburn bang which was fashioned in an unusual style, practically covering one of his eyes, his most striking features--green, glimmering like emerald jewels.

 

“C'mon Tro, quit lollygagging.” The other smirked, as he exited the elevator and started walking through the Japanese koi garden, which happened to be a shortcut to the pool area and then to the pool house.

 

“I still say that sucks!”

 

Zechs looked back at his lover. Trowa had been the best thing to happen to him. Life at home was horrible, not worth living, until this ray of sunshine appeared out of nowhere his first day at Helios High School in the form of a short chocolate haired wonder by the name of Heero Yuy. The boy was a freshman at the time and Zechs didn't care. The freshman soon became his obsession and after many attempts to get his attention -which only hurt his younger brother who's had a crush on the same person- Zechs discovered something. His best friend, who happened to be his crush's older brother, changed him in ways he never knew. Trowa's quiet yet strong strength always spoke volumes without uttering a word. And in his world of cold family jewels and wasteful splendor, Trowa's humbled family welcomed him with opened arms, something his always-traveling parents would never do.

 

Just looking at his lithe partner, pale skin smooth as silk and, strangely enough, hairless, elevated the tension in his already-aroused state. He knew his parents would be gone and his bratty little brother in bed probably jerking off over some rap song. Lord knows why he sulked over Heero but wouldn't tell the boy he loved him already. It was getting aggravating. That was not important at the moment. What was on his mind was some heavy making out and what better way than in the pool house, away from nosy people-namely his baby brother.

 

“Well…what a track meet!” he casually replied, grabbing Trowa's hand who continued to sulk. “Breaking two records back to back? I'm impressed, babe. You did well, Tro.”

 

“Then if I did so well…” he ranted, “How the hell can the bus leave without me?”

 

Snickering, Zechs could only reply. “Cause you were too slow!” In actuality, he told the driver he would drive Trowa home personally but he wasn't going to tell Trowa that.

 

Trowa glared at his smart aleck boyfriend, about to punt him into nonexistence. He could smell Zechs' hand in this, but he had ways to get even with his boyfriend. It was Zech's idea that he run the meet since the younger athletic had the speed of a gazelle being chased by female lions. He didn't understand how he couldn't say no to his lover. Sometimes Zechs would tease him, saying he was more animal than human, often catching him watching Animal Planet on cable. He couldn't help that. He loved animals. His favorite pasttime was going to the zoo and studying gymnastics. But that wasn't what he wanted to do with his life and he was lucky because Zechs shared his interest. Why else would they both study zoology and want to become vets? “Ha! Ha!” he replied sarcastically. “At least you drove there. Is it a coincidence though, koi?”

 

Clearing his throat, knowing he was caught, Zechs smiled. “Ah…but I get to give you the real prize.”

 

One auburn eyebrow rose, questionably. “Oh really? And what would that be, hmmm?”

 

“Well…if you follow me to the pool house…”

 

Trowa rolled his eyes, already knowing where this was leading.

 

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At that moment, Quatre and Heero tensed. They did not just hear that. That wasn't Zechs and Trowa approaching from the other side of the pool? Naah…it must have been their imagination. Heero had stated that Trowa had a meet…Oh damn!

 

But to make matters worse, why did Wufei choose that time to finally come back out the kitchen with the sorbet?

 

“HEY QUAT! YOU AND HEERO DONE HAVING FUN?” He was about to make a wisecrack when he spotted two sets of eyes on him, namely the older brothers of his two friends hiding behind the couch. “Oh!”

 

Zechs blinked big silver-blue eyes in total confusion. “Eh?” He knew Quatre was having a slumber party and invited some friends. But then one eyebrow rose haughtily as he looked at Wufei and then towards the direction in which Wufei had stared previously - which was towards the couch.

 

Quarte just groaned his humiliation in Heero's neck, thinking, “Shoot me now….”

 

A loud harmonious laugh echoed from Zechs, his deep silky voice enough to cause shivers down anyone's spine. “Well well…” pointing to the couch and then over to Trowa. “You owe me twenty bucks, Tro. I said they were screwing!”

 

Confused as hell, Trowa looked at his boyfriend then Wufei and back to his boyfriend. Then he looked over to the couch, slowly walking over it while one knee bent into the pillows while he looked over.

 

Surprise. Surprise.

 

Heero just stared back at him while Quatre terribly embarrassed just waved hi to him. Trowa rolled his eyes at Zechs, who was still laughing up a storm. Smirking, he looked back down at his younger brother and his new boyfriend. “Hi Quat.”

 

A loud “WAI” echoed within the room, resonated against the wall as Quatre firmly pushed Heero off of him and ran through the open door, zooming passed a snickering Wufei and a surprised Duo and up a secret pair of stairs two at a time. “Ah Dammit! The minute you come home is the minute I don't want you here!” A loud door slammed from upstairs, startling the boys downstairs.

 

With one gone, Trowa focused on his little brother who apparently wasn't too little to doing a stunt like this. “Hee-chan.” He loved the way Heero flinched when he called him that silly pet name. “Does Mom know you're here doing this?”

 

“Yeah…Hee-chan…” Wufei giggled as he finally came over to his family members, “Does Momma Yuy know her baby angel is spending the night at his prospective lover's house?”

 

Heero got so fast from behind the couch, Wufei didn't even see that one coming. “WHAP!”

 

Zechs was still laughing when out of the blue came a vision of absolute loveliness caused him to stop in his tracks.

 

Duo had taken that moment to exit the kitchen to inquire from Wufei about Quatre's strange behavior when he saw added visitors to their group.

 

Zechs stared at their latest addition, fox pajamas and hair longer than his.

 

“And who is this pretty little dish?” The boy was breathtaking and those eyes. Egad! The boy had violet eyes?!!? Where was he hiding when he was a teenager? “A cherry for the top of the sundae!?”

 

Trowa was about to discipline his lover when an silver white blur appeared out of nowhere, jumping down the stairs and kicking Zechs to the floor with a loud thud! Hell had no fury like an irate Quatre! “NO!”

 

Heero just shook his head while Duo just blinked curiously.

 

Hands grabbed the chestnut dream to a lean chest and Duo could only suffer while Quatre yelled “MINE!” to his elder brother.

 

“Quat-kun?!” Duo garbled while trying to gain oxygen from the tight grip around his neck. “Can't breathe!”

 

But Quatre wasn't listening, hugging him tighter and protectively guarding him from his baka brother. “No touchy-touchy, Zechs, or I'll tell Mom and Dad what happened that night the jag got wretched.”

 

One visible emerald orb widening in incredulity, knowing Quatre was very serious. His brother knew it, too. “I wouldn't even tell about that.”

 

Quatre then released his hold on Duo but still grabbed his hand protectively, glaring at Zechs. Realization finally hit as Duo recognized who Trowa really was.

 

“Trowa? The Trowa Yuy? The ace runner who broke record after record before he graduated with honors?”

 

Trowa smirked at the teenager. A fan. Go figure. “Yup, that's me.” He reached out to shake Duo's hand while the other cracked jokes behind his back. “Pleased to meet you, Duo.”

 

“Yeah, AKA Quatre's Satan!” Wufei muttered while Quatre leaned over and whispered in Duo's ear, “He's also my brother's assistant.”

 

Duo looked back on him. “In what?”

 

In true smart-ass manner, Quatre exclaimed very rapidly and fake coughing. “Hackcoughassistantboytoy!”

 

He tried to be low enough but Zechs heard him over Duo's snickering. “I heard that, you brat!” He bellowed, grumbling at Quatre before his attention went back to Duo. “He's my boy friend.”

 

“I assumed that.” Duo replied, pulling some stray chestnut locks behind his ears. “How long, if I may be bold to ask?”

 

Zechs was thinking but Quatre and his loud mouth struck again, smiling so innocently as he said it. “Four weeks! That was when the jag got wrecked.”

 

Trowa yelled at Quat to behave while Zechs franticly told him to shut up! Quarte just ignored him, rolling his eyes. Zechs sighed, resigned to tell Duo the truth. “We've been together for two years now.”

 

“Wow!” Surprise and extreme pride showed on Duo's face. The game of love was very complicated. You could love someone, but the true test was staying together no matter what. Having the guts to work out your problems and differences together rather than hide behind walls. The simple act of respect for each other…that was the true meaning of relationships. “So you must really love each other.”

 

A simple nod spoke volumes from Zechs as his eyes traveled over to his lover. When they graduated from college, he promised himself that he would propose to Trowa the second they finished their final exams. It was a pleasant vision.

 

“Mmmhmm…” he murmured seductively, “So this is a slumber party?”

 

“Hai!” Quatre answered quickly, trying to get his brother to leave already.

 

Zechs sensed Quat trying to get rid of him. But rather than leave quietly, he decided to tease the little brat. After all, he was the oldest. “Wet your pjs yet?”

 

Aquamarine reduced to minute dots. A matching pair of amethyst stared along with them. The wrath of God was the only thing that protected Zechs because Quatre moved so fast Zechs didn't know what hit him. One fist landed and then another as Quatre pummeled his brother, beating the shit out of him for embarrassing him yet again! “That was an accident!” he screamed. Duo had to grab him before he murdered the taller man.

 

Trowa kneeled by his lover's side, looking down on his from like a broken doll, sighing in annoyance. He cupped the heart-shaped face within his cool hands, trying to soothe the bruises the best way possible while Zechs voiced his discomfort. Heero walked over, grabbing a towel. He dunked it in the pool and handed it to his brother to wipe Zech's face. “You know better than to tease Quat, Zechs.”

 

Zechs could only snuggle closer, using the moment to get closer to his lover by using him as a shield against his nutty brother. When Trowa glared down on him to stop and act serious, Zechs covered his head, expecting Trowa to bop him next. “Alright! Alright! I'll shut up!!”

 

“Come on, koi!” Trowa replied, conveniently pulling Zechs by his ear and heading directly towards the kitchen for a much-needed snack. All that running had taking its toll on his body and he needed some grub.

 

“Yeah!!” Quatre yelled. “Take him to the kitchen and keep him there.”

 

Everyone sweat dropped.

 

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The peace and quiet would have returned to the Winner home if Quatre weren't still pissed over his brother's unexpected arrival. Duo was still shaking his head while Heero went to change his pajamas. Luckily, he brought a spare since he was going to be there for the weekend. Quatre just rubbed his temples, feeling the extreme need for some aspirins while Duo shivered from the change in temperature. That broke Quat out of his anger. He totally forgot there were still outside and god forbid they should catch colds. He motioned the guys to follow him back into the house to get warm and lead them back to the living room. By the time they reached it, the staff had already set up the room with blankets, pillows, sleeping bags and anything that would be required for a slumber party. Wufei's stomach was growling, as well as Duo. The cake did nothing to relieve their hunger.

 

Heero was coming down the stairs by that time and the doorbell rang. It had to be the pizza delivery. While they waited, Duo chose that time to learn a little about Quatre's family relations.

 

“Your brother's funny, Quat-kun.”

 

“Yeah. We all think so…” as he grumbled in response. He noticed Heero going towards the door since most of the staff had already left for the night and Quatre was about to stop him when Heero mouthed no and let the delivery guy in.

 

“He reminds me of Treize. The big lug used to tease me all the time when we were younger.”

 

“Does your brother have a habit of stealing your boyfriend?” Now that perked everyone's attention including Heero. He never knew Quatre had a boyfriend, and he had excellent sources…maybe it was before he moved there.

 

Folding his arms over his chest, Quatre answered Duo's shocked look. “He was pining for Heero since the first football game but I soon guided him in the ways of the Tro.” Actually he bitched and complained so much, Zechs had to relent to his wishes. It worked out for both of them.

 

Heero blinked in confusion. “I never knew that.”

 

Sighing, Quatre gave his example of his brother's past deeds for the affection of said football player. “Heero…did you ever get a dozen ice blue roses after a game?”

 

Now that sparked something. There was an incident after the first game when a strange delivery was giving to him on the field. He'd never received flowers before; he thought it was from one of the cheerleaders. “I thought they were from Erica? Fei knew I disliked that girl so I gave them to my mom making sure I told her how I got it.”

 

“Nope…Wolf boy left it.”

 

“Wolf boy?” Duo questioned.

 

“I'd like to think he was left on our doorsteps by wolves. Anyway…he seems to be the male equivalent to Erica, so you're okay.”

 

Ouch. Wufei knew about sibling rivalry but he never felt it as much as Quatre. It was a shame when he knew Zechs cared about his little brother…they just could not communicate. Life was just a crazy misunderstanding between the two.

 

Heero just sighed. “I still gave them to my mom.”

 

“It was a nice thought, anyway.” Duo replied, playing with a strand of his hair as he watched Heero place the pizzas on the floor. “Never got roses myself though. I remember my mother getting apology bunches everyday.” Now that he thought about it, after his mother died…he didn't get much of anything…not until he finally broke down and was taken away from his father. Treize had custody, then, and then they moved to their current place of residence.

 

Wufei turned towards Duo, letting those words sink in. “That could be useful information,” he thought to himself as he sat down, grabbing a comfy oversized pillow to comfortable.

 

The rest of the guys followed suit, grabbing a blanket to bunch up or a pillow to lean on. Quatre was the first to open a box, gazing upon gooey perfection. “Okay! Who's up for pizza?”

 

Three sets of hands rose like school children and four pieces disappeared like quicksilver from the box to be placed neatly on colorful plastic Dixie plates. Heero stopped everyone before they took a bite.

 

“I want to make a toast.”

 

“Eh?” Quatre paused; his slice barely inches away from his mouth and looking down for a can of Nestea ice tea. But Duo simply raised his slice up. Quatre smirked feeling silly holding up his pizza as well along with Wufei.

 

“Here's to friendship…”

 

“And ice cream!” Wufei interrupted and smirking up a storm. Heero blushed taking in the hidden meaning behind that remark and continued, glaring at his brother-n-law. “Before Kung Fu boy interjected…” with Wufei glaring at him, “May we always be together no matter what.”

 

A wish fulfilled. Quatre never felt more alive than around with this group of guys. It was true he felt a little awkward about what happened between him and Heero and also, being found by his brother but he was not going to let that little setback disrupt his good mood. Grinning in spite of Zechs being in the house and not giving a damn, he raised his pizza high in the air and yelled, “And may Wufei's underwear be forever holy!”

 

Duo snickered while Wufei looked about to throw a brick at Quatre. Smiling Duo gave his toast. “Here's to friendship. May we grow closer with each day and may we graduate with honors.”

 

Everyone smiled at Duo in total agreement and took a bite of their pizza. Quatre snickered as the silliest thought popped up in there. “Yeah…graduation…try not to trip on the stage!”

 

Laughter burst through the room in agreement. “That too!” exclaimed Duo between bites of cheese, bread and sauce. “Man, I'm short enough! That cap will fit but the gown…I know its gonna drag!”

 

Clearing his thoughts, Wufei smirked, poking Quatre in the side. “What about play pranks on the teachers?”

 

Rather than respond, Quatre pinched Wufei for poking him. Shocked, Wufei retaliated by giving the blonde boy a light punch. That just made Quatre angrier, and he looked down at the unfinished slice in his hands, grinning a sadistic grin and smacked the pizza right across Wufei's face. Duo burst into laughter and Quatre winked at him, showing his latest creation—the pizza face boy!

 

That was the last straw! Wufei tackled Quatre to the ground with a loud thump! Blankets and pillows flew in the air as Heero just quietly moved out of the way and ate his slice with drink in hand, totally ignoring the loud shrieks of “Die, Onna!” vibrating in the spacious room. They were totally out of control but to make matters worse, there was a giant bowl of popcorn on the table untouched.

 

Oh boy.

 

Tumbling over, aquamarine eyes caught sight of it. Grabbing the giant bowl, Quatre yelled, “Who are you calling a onna, femme boy?!?!” and dumped the entire bowl complete with hot butter over Wufei's head!

 

Duo never laughed so hard. It felt so good to have friends, such an closeness to someone and the feeling to not have to lie to their faces. No more lies of being too clumsy as an excuse for your bruised up arms. So good to be able to confide in someone rather than live in fear for the rest of your life. He was laughing so hard he didn't realize tears were falling from his eyes again. Wiping furiously at them and failing to make himself stop, he apologized and ran for the stairs!

 

Wufei was flailing his arms crying “Uncle” and screaming in pain to Quatre while the blonde boy sat on his butt, tugging his leg. The shuffle of feet broke Quatre out of his fun when he blinked and Duo wasn't there. “Duo?” Hopping up in a panic, he ran after the guilt-stricken boy.

 

“Huh?” Heero looked up, sensing something was very wrong. He caught Quatre's face as he ran towards the grand staircase climbing the steps two at a time. Wufei, trying to clean his face free of butter, tomato sauce and popcorn, stood up, worried. “What happened to Duo?”

 

Heero shrugged, just as confused as his brother in law.

 

One of the maids giggled as she brought him a wet towel to clean his face. Returning the soiled towel and thanking her, Wufei turned, headed towards the stars. “Well…let's go find out.” Nodding in agreement, Heero followed Wufei upstairs, worried about their runaway friend.

 

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Though the house looked like one huge maze, Duo remembered the bathroom to Quatre's room and ran straight towards it. Sighing in relief he ran into the bathroom and closed the door, forgetting to lock it in his haste. Hands reached for the hot and cold fixtures, turning both of them on full blast and adjust them to the temperature he wanted. The soap, Dove for sensitive skin, was on it's personal dish, and he reached over to gather the used bar within his own hands. There was an overwhelming need to be clean within him and the fear was rising in his throat again.

 

Quatre, following his heart, felt Duo's pain. It was only a few minutes before he was standing in his bedroom. He could hear the water running from the bathroom, loud enough to cover the sobbing. He walked over to the door, knocking gently.

 

Duo flinched, looking over his shoulder, not saying a word.

 

Quatre knocked again but this time called his name. “Duo?”

 

“I'll be out in a minute.” He looked back to his reflection. His face had filled nicely, definitely the shape of a heart. Large violet eyes were looking back at him, round and expressive--eyes that were old before their time. There was the same upturned nose with that beautiful smile…a smile that used to brighten a room. Where was the innocent little boy who purred when his mother brushed his hair and braided it neatly away from his face? Where did he go? Sighing, he splashed more water on his face, fixing his appearance before he faced Quatre.

 

But Quatre, impatient as always, did not wait for Duo to even turn because he had opened the door while Duo was still looking in the mirror, cleaning his face. One amethyst orb widened, hands hiding his face because he didn't want Quatre to see him as weak. It was bad enough that he cried earlier. This was getting ridiculous.

 

Quatre wouldn't have it. He walked over to stand behind Duo, as he grasped the small hands covering the emotionally distraught boy's face, whispering into his hair, “Duo, look at me.”

 

Duo shook his head, afraid to turn around, head bowed and hair protectively covering his body and face. “I can't. I don't deserve friends, Quatre.”

 

“Duo, you DESERVE friends!” as he spoke into those chestnut waves. He found himself frowning that Duo would still think such a thing.”

 

Quatre felt Duo shiver in his arms as he felt the hands slowly come down to rest on his chest. They remained on Duo, trying to give him the strength he needed. “Duo…I'm right here. Nothing on earth will stop me from being your friend.”

 

“You don't understand!”

 

“Make me, Duo!”

 

“He'll come for you if I have friends!”

 

Quatre blinked in confusion. “Who?”

 

Another shiver came from Duo.

 

“Duo…who will come if you have friends?”

 

Looking up into the mirror, eyes filled with tears as Duo softly replied, “My dad.”

 

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Heero and Wufei finally arrived on the right floor. One of the maids had recognized the flying curtain of hair that had passed by. They thought it was a girl until someone told them that it was Quatre's friend. The boy had run into Quatre's room.

 

Thanking them, they hurried on to Quatre's bedroom.

 

They stood at the opened door and Heero had to forget where he was because it was not the right time. They entered, quietly fearing to alert the occupants, and coming in on the tail end of the conversation that would change their lives.

 

They listed quietly as Duo continued. “My dad.”

 

Quatre blinked, but rather than look shocked he smiled a reassuring smile, brilliant and luminous just for Duo. “Duo, he won't hurt us or you.”

 

“Not now…he's in jail. But sooner or later…” He couldn't help himself. He thought he was over this. “Quat...I don't want anything to happen to you or the guys.”

 

“You're my friend. I won't let anyone hurt you.” And Quatre meant that with all his heart. It was at the moment he discovered something he wouldn't have expected. He had fallen for Duo. Mentally he sighed. It was weird to be in love with two people but he was. “And if he does come after me, he'll be picking my shoe laces out of his ass.”

 

Though he was crying, Duo had to giggle while Quatre hugged him from behind.

 

Listening attentively outside, Wufei's sable orbs widened. Anger was welling up in him but he controlled it. Swearing to himself, he made a pledge to his heart. No one would touch his Duo, family or not. Heero placed a finger over his mouth, sshhing Wufei before he even attempted to go into rant mode.

 

“Quat…why did he do it?”

 

Quatre sighed, looking over Duo's shoulder while he stared at his reflection. “Because he's a sick, sick man.”

 

The wall broke and Duo turned into Quatre's waiting arms, breaking down to someone other than his brother. He couldn't keep the pain in anymore and as he cried, Quatre was there, rubbing his back, kissing his forehead and offering him endearment after endearment like a true friend would.

 

“I tried…I tried so hard…”

 

Quatre continually petted his hair, hugging him tighter to him. “It's okay, Duo. It wasn't your fault. It was him, entirely his.”

 

“He wouldn't stop…no matter how many times I told him it was wrong.”

 

“I know,” responded Quatre, sighing in spite of the anger he felt. “I know.”

 

Duo hugged Quatre tighter. “He thinks I'm my mom.”

 

“You're not.” Quatre answered, trying not to enjoy the simple pleasure of having Duo in his arms, though it was very hard. “You're Duo.” He shut himself up because he was about to say “Mine.” He couldn't help it. He needed Duo as much as Duo needed him.

 

“I know…but why do I keep seeing his face in my dreams?”

 

“Duo, we all have nightmares.”

 

“But why does he keep haunting me?”

 

“Simply. Because you let him and the moment you finally stop, he won't anymore.”

 

Could it be that simple? His lower lip quivered at his next question. “Quatre…how do…I stop it?”

 

He had to force himself not to stare too hard because the strongest urge to kiss the hurting boy was there and it was making him sick. Duo wanted to stop the pain for good. That was a step. He smiled at his dearest friend, guiding him on his path. “Just tell yourself that he can't hurt you anymore. You're stronger than he is now, Duo.” He kissed him on his forehead, curbing the sexual tension in his body. “Now…promise me you won't be upset anymore…”

 

Nodding, Duo bowed his head further into Quatre's shoulder. “I'm such a doofus.“

 

“Naah.” Quatre disagreed with him. “Wufei's a doofus. You're just uncertain.”

 

Heero had to cover Wufei's mouth before he uttered one word. They listened to Duo's soft giggle, slightly muffled by Quatre's shoulder. They heard him say, “No, he's not,” in Wufei's defense. Heero watched Wufei's face flush again for the umpteenth time that day.

 

Quatre just patted Duo on his head like a puppy. “Yes, he is!”

 

“He's nice, Quat.” Duo had to giggle. Wufei was such a gentleman, even when he ate the cake from his hand. He could still feel those butter-soft lips brushing across his finger tips and he blushed in remembrance. “We were talking in the kitchen, having the nicest conversation. He loves lemon cake. I'm gonna make him one…”

 

The blush just grew redder on Wufei's face while Heero's smirked. He was enjoying every minute of Wufei's embarrassment.

 

“Yeah!” Quatre giggled. “Lemon is his fave. I hate to admit it, but he's got a sweet tooth that would make a little girl ashamed.”

 

Duo laughed, amused that Wufei shared that little sin with him. “Just like me. I have a thing for strawberry cheesecake.”

 

Quatre's eyes widened. “Don't even start. Angel food cakes with chocolate sauce…”

 

Heero had to hold a hand over his mouth, trying not to laugh and motioning Wufei to slowly move out of the bedroom. The blush was still on Wufei's face as he walked out the room into the hallway. The chatter was loud as Duo and Quatre continued on as the dessert list began: hot fudge sundaes with walnuts, bananas spits with extra whipped cream, strawberry shortcake, pecan pie, hot caramel cake, hollow chocolate bunnies. But the top that made both Duo and Quatre scream to high heaven at the same time was…

 

“S'MORES!!!”

 

Heero and Wufei jumped from that exclamation.

 

“I have the ingredients downstairs!” Quatre exclaimed. “Let's go make `em! I'm so hungry! Heero and Wufei can be loser who eat the pizza; but we get sweet for our good behavior!”

 

That statement made Duo smile even more, finally feeling better. “My mom used to say God make s'mores for angels!”

 

“Well, fellow angel! Let's go make some s'mores!”

 

Quatre gave no warning when he and Duo barreled out the bathroom and trampled Wufei to the floor! All Wufei heard was Quatre yelling, “OUTTA THE WAY! SUGAR FIENDS COMING THROUGH!” and the loud screeching followed by two boys sliding down the banister. Smoke lingered from the remains of the terrible twosome and Heero just looked down, smiling at the crumbled form of his brother-in-law. He was smart; he had stepped out the way. “Yo.”

 

Poor Wufei. Dazed, he tried to stop the curly swirls in his eyes. “I forgot how powerful a force sugar is for Quatre.”

 

Prussian eyes turned, looking towards the banister. “Yo, Wu?”

 

“Eh?” he replied as he slowly crawled to the banister.

 

Heero followed behind him. “Remember what my mom said about soul mates?”

 

Wufei rubbed his head and sat up on the floor, leaning against the wall. “Hai. What about it?”

 

Taking a deep breath, Heero explained. “ I think…we just found ours.”

 

Lightening flashed behind the window. Look like a storm was brewing outside. “Oh god! I'm dead! I'll never be free of Quatre!”

 

Bursting into laughter, Heero lightly bopped Wufei on the head. “Will you quit it? I'm serious! Duo has some deep issues and we're the closest to him now. But now…he needs someone.”

 

Wufei was solemn for a bit, listening, the silence allowing the words he already knew to sink in his head.

 

“You're the only one that seems to have touched his soul other than Quat.”

 

“Yeah. I know.” The words were so soft coming from him. Wufei didn't recognize that it was in own voice. “You're right.”

 

“You have to guide him, Fei.” Pounding one closed hand to his chest, Heero pledged his allegiance to Duo's welfare. “As of this moment, we're Duo's official guardian angels.”

 

Smiling, Wufei nodded in approval. “Ok…but Heero, do me a favor.”

 

“What?” Heero asked.

 

Wufei didn't see it. All he knew he was falling backwards down the stairs. Damn him, to be leaning so close to the edge. Heero winced, running down after him but Wufei could only answer, “Watch Quatre instead…” as he fell to the bottom in pain.

 

Heero had to laugh. Some martial artist he turned out to be. “Yeah, I will.” Snickering, he tried to wake up his unconscious brother-in-law. His eyes looked back upstairs, in the direction of Quarte's room. This night was turning out to be quite a revelation and many things were brought out into the light. Some dark while others were the needed step for a new beginning. He heard Quatre and Duo's laughter in the kitchen, clanging pots to wake up the house.

 

He smiled. “Yeah. For every broken soul… a guardian waits to repair the damage…to help with the first steps in the renewal. All you need, Duo, is a little time.

 

And time was the perfect healer. For the rest of the night, after they made sure Wufei was okay, they partied into the dawn; watching movies, eating massive amounts of food while playing board games. Duo and Quatre beat Heero and Wufei blind. The party ran well into the dawn and when the maids discovered the crazy group camped out in the living room they had to smile-because for the first time, their young master slept without nightmares, dreaming with the silliest smile on his glowing face and dreaming dreams surrounded by warmth, friendship and love.

 

TBC

 

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Author notes: ^_^ heheh! Don't cha just love slumbers parties?! Silver and I had a blast rpging this before I went and convert it to story form and added a lot of touches to bring the characters to life. Silver portrayal of Quatre is so cool and I love it when she does it. I sometime wish there was a little bit of Quatre in everyone!

 

Kamagorou-That cute fuchsia bunny that Ryuuichi has in the Gravitation anime! You know. The one with the big floppy ears and is so cute! I love that bunny and I want one so bad!! Ryuuichi also has that bunny and you bet your life that he would only give it to Shuuichi to hold but that's it.

Yes I am talking about Naga the White Serpent. That insane woman from Slayers!! I love when she laughs!!! Oh Ho Hooooooooooooooo!

HEH!! This is going way back! Soul for Real was these four brothers and the youngest had the cutest voice until he reach puberty and his voice changed. Sigh…that usually happens in real life…but I still loved his voice and the song.

Is it me or who hasn't enjoyed movie “Coyote Ugly”!! Loved the movie and the song fits perfectly into this scene.

Quatre: Oh great! I finally get Heero and have some fun to Leeanne Rhimes!!

Duo: Well…at least you have a great song….me and Fei didn't get one!

Sparky: You did so! Besides, in next chapter…you might as well call it the Duo show!

Duo: OO Oh lord, she has finally lost it! It was bad enough you were on the net looking for lyrics just to match that scene!!

Sparky: Now Duo, you know I love music!! And I have two perfect ones for the next chapter so shut up and be happy about it!! I'll even tell everyone you'll get to sing in the next one.

Quarte: >< It's not fair!! He's get two good ones and a vocal!!!

Sparky: >< You got release didn't you?!

Quarte: Oh yeah…Forgot about that! * PURRR * my Hee-chan!!

Sparky: >< I'm gonna kill him! If I didn't need him so much!!*thinking* I could always sic Silver on him!!!

Heero: Hn…

Quatre: *Glomps Heero* You're so cute!!!