Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Childhood Reborn ❯ Magnet Effect ( Chapter 36 )

“A party?”

“Mmhmm…a party here in the village…a big one.”

 

“And let me guess…we are the ones in charge of it?”

 

“Correct.”

 

“I don't know Quatre.”

 

The pilots were sitting at the kitchen table a few days later. Jacinda was well on the mend, but still ordered bed rest…no matter how much she hated it. Meanwhile the boys did everything they could to ease the villager's anxiety and anger over their presence as well as take care of Bastian. Quatre had decided that holding a party as a thank you to the villagers and most of all Jacinda would be the trick.

 

“It's perfect.” Quatre said happily. “Trowa and I can play some music by borrowing some instruments. Also, we can ask if the people here wouldn't mind helping us with the food. I am sure once they see we genuinely care about Jacinda and want to honor her, their suspicions will fade.”

 

Duo shrugged.

 

“Well I love a party just like the next person!” He said. “Let's do it!”

 

Wufei, Trowa, and Heero however weren't as enthusiastic.

 

“I guess it would be a suitable affair.” Wufei said with a shrug.

 

Duo groaned, realizing what that meant.

 

“You mean we gotta wear monkey suits!”

 

“Yes Duo.” Trowa said. “It would only be proper and also show the villagers we are respectable.”

 

“We can hold the party outside now that the nights are nice and warm.” Quatre said, his mind spinning with ideas. “And we can present Jacinda with a gift!”

 

“A gift?” Wufei asked.

 

“Yes!” Quatre said. “But what?”

 

“If you don't mind.” Heero said. “I think I can do that.”

 

Everyone turned to Heero.

 

“Really Heero!?” Quatre asked.

 

Heero nodded.

 

“If you give me a few days, I think I might be able to work on something that we can present to Jacinda, but of course since it's from all of us, I need some help.” He said.

 

“That would be great Heero!” Duo said slapping his buddy on the back. “Just tell us what you need!”

 

And with that the pilots ducked their heads into a whisper.

 

Once their plan fully formulated, the pilots went about the tasks Quatre had assigned. Siero too agreed that a party was definitely what everyone needed to get their minds off of all the stress and he too added his own plans as well as alerted the villagers of the upcoming event. Of course the party was to be kept a secret from Jacinda which of course was not an easy thing to do since she was forever trying to get out of bed. So on the morning of the party it was no surprise that she came stomping down the stairs ready to fight anyone who stood in her way.

 

“I'm going to work today!” She said. “And none of you can stop me!”

 

“Are you sure Jacinda?” Wufei asked. “You still look pale.”

 

Jacinda hmphed and marched over to grab herself some coffee.

 

“I feel perfectly fine!” She said.

 

“Oh I don't know Jacinda.” Quatre said as he stood up and felt her head. “Hmm…you still are a little warm.”

 

“No I'm not!” She argued checking her own forehead. “I'm cool as a cucumber.”

 

“Let me check!” Duo said cracking his knuckles then testing Jacinda's forehead. “No…still warm as toast.”

 

“You all are being ridiculous!” Jacinda said.

 

“You look ill.” Heero just murmured.

 

“I am fine!” Jacinda said heading towards the door, but rammed nose first into Siero's chest.

 

“Hey look whose up!” Siero said happily.

 

“Yes, and is now leaving!” Jacinda said. “I have work to catch up on.”

 

She was about to head out the door when Siero caught her by the shoulder.

 

“I don't know about that!” He said. “Is she really as well as she says she is fellas?”

 

Trowa shook his head.

 

“She still looks tired.” He said. “She needs some more rest.”

 

“I do not need anymore rest Trowa Barton!”

 

Just as she was about to charge out the door, Jacinda felt herself bend forehead and found herself perched over Siero's shoulder.

 

“If the boys say you are not yet better…then you are not yet better.” He said. “Is she better guys?”

 

“No.” All five said in unison.

 

“Question answered.” Siero said. “Back to bed with you.”

 

“SIERO PUT ME DOWN!” Jacinda yelled.

 

“Sorry can't hear you.” He said as he began carrying Jacinda back to her room.

 

“You know I can hurt you!” She yelled as she struggled.

 

“Yeah, yeah.” Siero said to himself as he brought Jacinda back upstairs. “OUCH HEY! I'LL GET YOU FOR THAT!!

 

“WATCH THOSE HANDS BUDDY OR YOU'LL LOSE ONE!”

 

“Yeah…they love each other.” Quatre said.

 

“No doubt about that.”

 

Poor Jacinda had been kept prisoner in her room for ages. Whenever she tried to escape someone had been there to catch her giving her some excuse as to why she was not allowed to leave the house.

 

Of course while Jacinda tried to free herself from the confines of her house, the villagers and mainly the pilots set about the task of preparing for the evening's event. Quatre was busy stringing some lights around some tree branches while Trowa held a ladder for him.

“I just hope Jacinda isn't going to be too angry with us when we finally surprise her.” He said.

 

Trowa shrugged.

 

“I don't think so.” He said.

 

“Really?” Quatre said. “I'm actually starting to feel a bit guilty that we have her trapped in her house.”

 

Trowa chuckled.

 

“You worry too much.” He said. “It'll be fine.”

 

Quatre smiled at hearing Trowa's laugh.

 

“You're right.” He said. “Tonight is going to be great. And we'll finally be able to show our appreciation to Cache Du Monde.”

 

He strung the last bit of lights onto a tree. Flipping a switch, the white lights glowed even in the rays of the early afternoon sun.

 

“Wonderful!” He said. “They work!!”

 

Trowa couldn't help but grin, not only at the sight of the lights, but also at Quatre. He had been smiling so much, full of excitement for the party. He had been scurrying about seeing if anyone needed any help, planning the decorations, helping with the food, etc. By nightfall he would be so exhausted he would fall asleep immediately but with a smile on his face. Trowa had watched Quatre carefully assisting when he could, but he couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration. Quatre had been working so hard to make sure that this party would give Cache Du Monde their well deserved gratitude. Trowa found it hard to believe that someone could hold so much kindness and care in their own heart after seeing how ruthless and distrustful people could be, but Quatre warmed his heart in a way no one else had ever done.

 

Trowa snapped out of his trance quick enough to watch Quatre slip on a loose rung and stumble off the ladder. Moving quickly Trowa caught Quatre right in his arms before the boy could hit the ground and hurt himself.

 

“You okay?” Trowa asked with a blush.

 

“Y-yes.” Quatre stammered. “I'm fine. Thank you for catching me.”

 

Quatre felt so nervous, he knew he was red faced. He didn't expect to be in Trowa's arms like this. Nor did he expect to feel so safe and warm in them. Of course in his wildest dreams he imagined Trowa's touch to be good, but not THIS good.

With a gulp Quatre looked up into Trowa's eyes just as Trowa looked down into his. Then without warning, that same magnet that had pulled Heero and Duo together was doing the same to Quatre and Trowa.

 

Within seconds their lips locked and another pair's first kiss was stolen.