Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Beautiful Force ❯ Chapter 13 ( Chapter 13 )
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Sequel to You Make Me Feel So…(storyid=1344525)
Beautiful Force
~*~ Chapter 13 ~*~
"Eww, Heero I really need a shower," complained the reclining form on the bed, twisting his braid between his fingers. Heero was currently sitting at the desk typing industrially away on his laptop.
"Hn, so take one," he grunted in response, not turning away from the screen.
"But Heero, I can't wash my hair with these cracked ribs." Duo whined as he looked over at the pilot who was steadily ignoring him.
Duo huffed loudly, crossing his arms over his chest and pouting. Heero had been attentive of his needs for the first few days that he was unable to do much for himself, however after the first week he reverted back to his annoying self, currently hunched over his laptop ignoring him completely. He wondered where the man who said he loved him had gone.
"Fine, I'll do it myself. But if I end up hurt worse it's your own fault." Duo grumped loudly as he uncrossed his arms and swung his legs over the side of the bed. He carefully threaded his way across the room and pulled clean clothes from the dresser before leaving the room, slamming the door loudly behind him. He winced slightly at the vibrations that caused his side to ache, still he quite happy by the scene he had just created. Ignoring the slight ache in his side, he happily strode down the hall whistling jauntily.
"And where are you off to now?" came a disgruntled voice from the open doorway of one of the bedrooms.
Duo jumped slightly and turned towards the voice. He grinned at the other pilot leaning in the door to his bedroom, looking faintly annoyed at having been woken up.
"Hey Wu-man, I'm off to take a shower. Really need to get this mop of mine washed," he chirped happily.
Wufei arched one dark eyebrow at him as he haughtily replied, "How many times to I have to tell you Maxwell, it's Wufei. Not Wu-anything."
"Aww, you're no fun," he said, blowing a short raspberry at him as he turned to prance off down the hall. He was brought up short by a sharp tug on his braid. "Hey," he yelped turning to look at Wufei, who had his hand wrapped around the end of his long braid. "Mind not tugging on that, it's kinda attached to me."
"How are you planning on washing this monstrosity with your cracked ribs?" Wufei said, his eyes flashing slightly.
"Don't know until I try." Duo said with a large grin, as he pulled his braid out of Wufei's hand. "Have to do it sometime and Mister Perfect Soldier is too busy on his laptop to help me."
"What about Quatre? He would help you," he replied.
"Well, unfortunately he and Trowa are currently engaged in other activities." Duo said, with a mischievous grin and waggling eyebrows.
Wufei paused for a small moment as the words processed before an embarrassed flush began to spread across his face. Duo watched with a wicked grin gracing his face, as he opened his mouth to start teasing Wufei again. But before he could do that, Wufei slapped a hand over his mouth.
"Don't even think it." Wufei growled before removing his hand. "I suppose that I'll have to help you."
"Why Wuffers would you ever want to do that?" Duo asked, a slightly skeptical tone to his voice.
"Can it Duo, you don't need to end up hurting yourself in the long run and no one else is available," he replied, reaching out and taking one of Duo's arms in his hand and pulling him down the hallway. "Just behave yourself," he said, muttering about the injustice of it all as he walked.
Duo looked startled as Wufei manhandled him down the hallway and into the bathroom. He stood staring at his back after he was released as he bent down over the tub to start the water.
"Uhm, it probably would be easier if I took a shower instead of a bath." Duo said softly, confused by the sudden change in Wufei's attitude.
"Fine, now strip." Wufei said gruffly. Duo looked with surprise at Wufei as he adjusted the water temperature and turned on the shower. Duo continued to watch stunned as Wufei pulled three towels from the linen closet along with Duo's usual shampoo and conditioner.
"Well don't you want to wash your hair or are you going to stand there gaping like a landed fish." Wufei said as he turned to look at the still clothed pilot.
Duo started out of his daze, watching as Wufei pulled off his shirt and pants, standing only in his boxers next to the shower.
"Well hurry up, I haven't all day Maxwell." Wufei growled as he reached over and started tugging on Duo's shirt. Duo backed away quickly holding up one hand in front of himself.
"Okay okay, don't get you knickers in a twist," he said, trying to cover up his confusion about the moment. Never in his wildest dreams would he have expected Wufei to help him with such an intimate moment. Quatre yes, Trowa maybe, Heero he wasn't so sure about right now, but Wufei never. He quickly shucked his clothes and hastily unbraided his hair before he stepped into the shower, enjoying the warmth of the water pouring over his form.
He was vaguely aware of Wufei moving around behind him as he ducked under the showerhead to wet down the mass of hair hanging down to the back of his knees. Once he was sure that it was thoroughly dampened, he stepped back trying to ignore the flutters in his stomach as Wufei began to work the shampoo through his long tresses. It had been a very long time since anyone else, other than himself, had cared for his hair. Normally he didn't let anyone mess with it and very few had even seen it down. None of the other pilots had even seen it down, except Quatre.
Wufei silently poured a generous amount of shampoo into his cupped palms and began working through the chestnut tresses in front of him. He could tell the Duo was tense by the stiffness of his shoulders and he was determined to finish quickly. He was, however, distracted by the feel of the hair between his hands, the silky lengths gliding easily between his fingers. Shaking his head, he tried to ignore the random thoughts that poured through his mind and focused on helping his friend.
"Rinse off," he said gruffly, his voice tight between clenched teeth. He watched as Duo stepped under the spray of water, suds washing away with the force of the water.
Duo shook his head, reaching up to brush the wet bangs from his eyes as he stepped back from the stream of water. He suddenly just wanted this done and over with so that he could get out of here. He was uncomfortably aware that Wufei was only inches behind in nothing more than a pair of soggy boxers. As he felt him start to work the conditioner through his hair, Duo reached out and snagged the soap. He lathered up quickly as Wufei finished with the conditioner.
"How long does this need to stay in?" Wufei asked quietly, breaking the silence that hung between them.
"Ah, a few minutes. I can finish from here 'Fei if you want to leave." Duo said, stumbling over a couple of the words, his normal impish attitude suddenly shredded.
"No, I'll help you dry it and then you'll be finished. I will wait for you out here." Wufei said as he stepped quickly out of the shower, closing the curtain behind him. He took a deep breath and reminded himself that he was just helping a friend, nothing to be embarrassed about.
Quickly he rubbed the towel over his body to remove the excess moisture before he looked over his shoulder. Seeing that Duo was still behind the curtain, he quickly removed his soaked boxers and wrapped the towel around his hips. Hearing a rustle and the sound of the water being shut off, he turned to see Duo peeking out from behind the curtain.
"Could ya toss me a towel, Wu-bear?" Duo asked cheekily, his earlier impish attitude returning with full force.
"Maxwell, how many times do I have to tell you, its Wufei," he replied as he chunked one of the two towels at Duo, watching him giggle as it smacked him in the face.
"Aww, Wu you are no fun," chortled Duo as he quickly rung out the excess moisture from his hair and wrapped the towel around his waist. Pulling back the curtain, he carefully stepped out of the tub and onto the bathmat. Reaching out he took the other towel from Wufei and proceeded to dry his hair, ignoring the twinges in his side.
Wufei saw that Duo was in pain from trying to dry his hair so he moved behind him and took the towel from his hands. Starting at the bottom of the very long hair he began to fluff it dry, rubbing it lightly between his cloth-covered hands.
Duo stood still and didn't move a muscle as Wufei continued to fuss with his hair. As much as he was grateful for the assistance from the other pilot, he was beginning to get even more nervous about the situation. After Wufei had stepped out the enclosed shower, he had managed to regain his equilibrium somewhat, but that all was stripped away as Wufei started drying his hair.
"Ah, Wu-man," Duo started softly, feeling the other pilot stop moving as he spoke, "I can get it from here. Thanks for your help."
"You're sure?" Wufei asked, looking at the back of Duo's head, since the other pilot hadn't turned around.
"Yeah, thanks man." Duo said heartily, his natural mask of humor falling quickly into place as he turned to flash a large grin at him. "I just get dressed and finish back in my room."
Wufei looked at him silently and then nodded, before picking up his clothes and quickly leaving the room without looking behind him. If he had though, he would have been startled to see Duo slumped down on the floor, his arms wrapped tightly about his chest.
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A/N: Wufei is sure helpful today and Duo seems to be having a little bit of trouble, what could it be? Stay tuned for more. Thanks for reading.
~DBZ Vegeta