Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Grace This Earth ❯ The Party ( Chapter 2 )

Disclaimer: The Gundam guys aren't mine, much the pity. I own Endless Waltz on DVD, and that's only half mine because my brother paid for the other half.

Rating: MA, R?? I dunno. There's lime.

Warnings: Language, Heero's POV, OOC (kinda, I think), yaoi, I play with everything (i.e. Treize isn't dead - he miraculously survived, Zechs and Treize are good - Wufei helped them.), screwed ages - I am not sure how old everyone is now (best advice is to ignore it), Sexual references, lime, Hilde is a bitch in this, so sorry to anyone who likes her.

Pairings: 2+H, H+R, 1x2/2x1, 5x6x13, R+D, 3x4

Feedback: If it sucks, tell me. If it rocks (which I doubt, but who knows?) tell me. Any suggestions, tell me.

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Crowds of people talking, drinking, laughing invade my senses. Noise comes in waves, unintelligible babble from nameless mouths, as soon as I enter the door of Relena's estate. I don't think I like people that much. I can handle an individual person just fine, but people, crowds of people, I don't like them. But with any party of Relena's you have got to expect there to be a lot of people. She adores people. Though, I must say, she as clamed down a lot since the war; since her and Dorothy started getting serious.

I wonder if this was a good idea, bringing Duo here so soon. Everyone will be asking questions and bring up pain he carefully stowed away just hours before. He'll be fine though, knowing Duo. He can get through almost anything. He put up with Hilde for a year! I feel him walk up behind me, the gentle swishing of his braid against his shirt the only way I can tell it's him.

/God, Duo is completely awe-inspiring. I can't believe Hilde used him like that. He is such a beautiful person,/ I think so myself, as I catch a glance at the slightly nervous figure now next to me. He obviously didn't like crowds either.

I think Duo would have high-tailed it right there if it wasn't for my promise earlier that night. If I did leave him, at any time, he would be out of here.

//Earlier that Night//

Eyes that are so captivating it physically hurts to look away. Skin so soft and smooth it puts supermodels to shame. Lips, beautiful, sensuous, blood red lips, bruised from that one pash. The chaste kiss was fine, easy to turn away from but the pash. . .

After that first true kiss, it was really hard to stop. So what started off as me trying to comfort a distraught Duo turned into a major teen make-out session. Duo is a fantastic kisser - our kisses were a hungry meeting of lips, teeth and tongues that left us panting and shaking and yet craving more.

When I stopped suddenly, I could feel his surprise. I couldn't help but smile at the fact that you could tell what Duo was feeling by the reaction of his lips. It was amazing.

"Duo. . . " I asked quietly after he pulled away.

"Umhum?" he asked, his lips pressed together as if to savour the taste of my lips.

Something about that was strangely arousing so I had to pause and get myself under control before I continued with what I was going to ask.

"What do you say we go to a dance tonight?"

I waited silently for his answer, praying the he would say yes. I really needed to do this and so did he. I needed it so that I could show myself that this really was real and he wouldn't run back to Hilde. He needed it so that he could finally realise that he and Hilde were over, permanently. It would also give him a chance to stand back and observe the real Hilde, so he could assure himself that what he had done was right.

I could see him roll my question over in his mind, looking for any catches. I watched facial expression as he realised which party I was referring to.

"I don't know, Heero." He said, honestly. "I would love to go to a dance with you, but I don't want to go to any event that Hilde will be attending." I could tell it was a carefully worded response, so as not to cause any offence to me.

"Duo, I am sure you won't see Hilde. It is one of Relena's parties, so they'll be more people there than you can count." I said reassuringly, trying to coax him into it.

A mischievous grin crosses his face. "Are you sure, Heero? I can count pretty high."

I throw a pillow is his direction and he ducks skilfully, poking his tongue at me when he realises I have nothing else handy to throw at him while we lie on my bed.

"Come on, Duo. I promise I'll stay with you for the whole night. I won't leave your side. And we'll hang around the rest of the pilots, okay?" It was a last effort. I really hoped he would agree.

"Alright, Heero. But you have to stay with me. If you leave my side and leave me open to bitch-ladies advances, I am so outta-there."

My response to that was a very, very passionate kiss. He smiles into it as the thought crosses my mind: /Good thing the party doesn't start until late. . . /

//End Earlier that night//

"DUO!" A cry and a small Arabian crashing into the person beside me breaks any further reminiscence of earlier. Something was up. Quatre never greeted Duo in that way, ever.

"Hey, Quatre! Wassup?" He replies, letting his eyes convey that there is more behind that question than normal while disentangling himself. Quatre waits until Trowa comes up and joins us before replying.

"Duo. . . have you left Hilde?" He seems slightly hesitant, as though he doesn't really believe what he has heard and is seeking confirmation from Duo.

"Yeah. I walked out this afternoon. I am sick of her bullshit. I'm tired of being used." My heart warms at this. Duo can say that Hilde is using him out loud, without hesitation. That's another step closer to the true acceptance that they are over.

Quatre beams while replying. "That is /great/ Duo! I am so happy for you!" He passes a glance at me, silently asking if he came to me. I nod minutely in response.

"Yeah," Duo continues, and I get a strange feeling of apprehension. "I went around to Heero's place, `cause you guys were still on your mystery trip. He got me over the worst of it." He looks at me thankfully and lovingly, making my heart melt, even though I don't let it show on my face. "Oh, then we. . . " He leans over and whispers the rest in Quatre's ear. Poor Quatre! I suppose, though, he told us all about Trowa, and their first time together. Quatre very quickly goes an interesting shade of red. Duo must have been in a good mood, though, because he allowed Quatre a chance for revenge.

"So, how was Tro's and your retreat?"

"It was great!" He replied with enthusiasm, a wistful smile gracing his features as he remembers. "We only just got back. Oh, you wouldn't believe it, but Trowa and I are now members of the Mile High club!(1)"

Trowa doesn't look too impressed with his lover for sharing this, but I suppose it just comes with the deal. You like Quatre, prepare for all of your intimacies to be shared with friends.

"Oh Quatre, I did not want to hear that!"

He grins evilly at Duo, and I suddenly feel the need to put my arm around Duo. I place it carefully around his waist, still unsure about doing this sort of thing in public. However, my trepidation is unfounded when Duo leans instantly into me, a grateful sigh escaping his lips. I can feel the tension I never knew he was experiencing slip from him as he rests his head on my shoulder.

"HEE-RO!" The loud, obnoxious voice cuts through the babble of the crowd. Quatre and Trowa move away from us fairly quickly, pretending to go and get some refreshments. Really they want to avoid Relena, because nowadays where there is a Relena there is a Dorothy. Quatre and Trowa, while not hating Dorothy, find her company less than desirable after she plunged a sword into Quatre.

"Hello Relena." I say in a monotone, not letting go of Duo's waist.

She walks up to us, Dorothy in toe - following her and watching her every move.

"I am so glad you could make it. . . " she gushes and then stops, staring at me with my arm around Duo. "Oh my god! Heero, Duo?"

She looks expectantly at us, waiting for one of us to confirm our apparent partnership. When neither of us replies she jumps to the conclusion anyway and embraces us tightly, kissing me and Duo once on the cheek each.

"Oh, I am so happy for you! I've seen it coming for ages. Wasn't I saying the other day how Heero and Duo would make a sweet couple, Dorothy?"

Dorothy raises an eyebrow in reply. "Relena, I do believe that you were saying that Duo and Hilde were a good couple because it kept her out of your hair."

At my side, Duo winces and tenses slightly. I realise that if we stay with Dorothy and Relena much longer the conversation will go places that aren't really appropriate at the moment. I excuse both of us and walk away, hand in hand with Duo, to find Wufei.

"Heero?" Duo asks quietly by my side. He isn't acting at all like his usual self, and it is slightly disconcerting.

"Aa?"

"If Hilde sees me and tries to approach us could you get me out of there as soon as possible. . . please?"

He sounds so adorable and cute, I realise. Perhaps if he was asking something different I cold allow myself to expand the thought, but I knew that this was the real reason behind his quietness.

"Duo, I was planning on doing that anyway. I wouldn't intentionally cause you discomfort."

He smiles in response and I know I said exactly the right thing.

"Maxwell, Yuy."

A voice from behind us cuts any further conversation.

"Chang." I say, turning around.

"Wufei!" Duo exclaims a moment after me, grinning at the Chinese pilot.

Treize and Zechs nod at both of us from behind Wufie's shoulder.

"I heard that you finally come to your senses about Hilde." Treize says.

Duo looks slightly uncomfortable before replying. "Yeah, I walked out on her this afternoon."

"Congratualtions, Duo." Zechs surprises us both with the outburst. He wasn't referring to Duo and Hilde breaking up, I could tell that by the tone in his voice. Then I realised that Duo and I were still holding hands. I had forgotten - it seemed too comfortable and natural, even though there was electricity running between us.

Wufei smirked. "I wonder if you're as perfect in bed as you are at being a soldier. . . "

His smirk widens even more when my face goes bright red. I couldn't control my face from such an unexpected comment from Wufei. The prefect mask has been broken, which appears to be Wufei's mission in life. Duo bursts out laughing at the look and colour of my face, so I feel the open display of emotion is worth it if it makes Duo happy.

"Well. . . " Duo replies, an evil smile gracing his features. "He is /very/ good at giving blowjobs. You should partake in one from him one day, Wu-man."

Wufei pales and looks to his lovers for support. They are to busy trying to contain their laughter to Wufei settles to glaring at Duo and walking away, dragging Treize and Zechs behind him.

I take a leaf from Wufei's book and drag Duo off, out the back of the great ballroom, through clusters of people and into the beautiful gardens. Willow branches fall down around the path and I can hear the soft, soothing sound of a water feature in the background. (2) Once we find a secluded spot I sit down and pull Duo down onto my lap.

It's quite a relaxing area. A huge tree with graceful, falling branches makes to create an almost curtain. The slight breeze sighs and moves the leaves just enough to make them sway but not rustle. I'm not really the romantic type, but this was the most breathtakingly romantic place I had ever been to. Relena and Dorothy certainly had it made.

"Well, we certainly got privacy quickly." Duo laughs.

I can still feel his tension through his shoulders. He hadn't let go of it since we first saw Relena and Dorothy. Wrapping my arms around his sides I kiss Duo's neck tenderly, one arm staying around him the other moving to gently massage his back.

Duo relaxes almost instantly and slumps his shoulders slightly. He leans his head back and kisses my cheek. Turning in my lap, Duo then kisses my lips, gently brushing our lower lips together teasingly. I growl and pull him up against me, kissing him hard and running my tongue along is bottom lip in a silent plea. He grants my access and I plunder his mouth, eliciting moans from as I feel his growing arousal pressing against me. A smile twitches at the corner of my mouth as I pull away, feeling his lips instinctively follow mine. A small sound of disapproval and need escapes Duo's lips as he opens his eyes to look into mine.

I lean into his ear, letting my breath play over it for a moment and receiving a shiver in return.

"So..." I whisper. "You think I am good a giving blowjobs. How would you know if you haven't had one yet?" I ask, letting my tongue flicker along the rim of his ear.

He shivers again, goose bumps breaking out along his skin before he replies. "Perhaps we should test my theory then, ne?"

I smile, knowing Duo's response before he gave it and it makes me feel strangely connected to him. I move one of my hands down to the zipper of his pants, the other gently moving up and caressing him through the fabric of his starch-white shirt. Moving his black tie out of the way, but not taking it off, I slowly undo the buttons. Very slowly, letting the zip click once each time before pausing, my other hand pulls his zip down. I know I'm killing Duo with the anticipation, and that he wouldn't have it any other way.

The gentle chirping of cicada's serves as background music as I finally finish pulling the zip down. I can feel Duo shivering slightly in eagerness for what is to come. My eyebrows shoot up at the sudden realisation that Duo came to this event commando style. Duo sees my reaction and chuckles slightly, and then gently urges my head down. I am more than willing to comply.

Duo's moans and pants accompany the cicadas on the night air while I tease him, lightly letting my tongue slip along his length. I run my tongue in slow circles, barely touching him, while moving up. Then I lick the tip before engulfing Duo.

"Heero. . . " Duo half pants, half moans.

I want to bring him to completion, in repentance for my earlier teasing and yet I want to drag Duo's moans out for as long as possible. Torn between this indecision I decide that I should just show off my skills, bringing him to completion faster than anyone could ever have in his life.

I increase my movements, using my tongue to full advantage and in less than a minute I am swallowing Duo's essence, revelling in the simple fact that now I can. Duo falls against me, sucking at the air around him in an attempt to remind his lungs how to work. Moving him to the side slightly, I do back up his shirt buttons. Then I move him to the other shoulder and redo up his pants, smirking at the commando style. Only Duo would have the nerve to do something like that at a formal function.

I wait for a while longer, Duo pressed up against me until he recovers enough to sit by himself.

"Wow. . . " He murmurs.

I smile slightly. I didn't know that I could smile this much in one day.

"Heero, I think I must be psychic. That was fantastic!!"

Bowing my head, half in joking acknowledgement and half in embarrassment, I lift Duo off my lap and stand. He smiles knowingly and moves behind me to massage my neck as we walk. /Thanks, Hilde. If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have him,/ I think, only partly thankful, however.

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As Duo and I walked back into the crowds and noise I felt strangely elated. I had Duo by my side, something which I never thought would happen. We find a table away from the majority of the crowd, in the corner.

After a couple of minutes Quatre approaches us, Trowa no where to be seen. He sees that I have noticed this and mimes `Relena' at me. Then he sits beside Duo and smiles knowingly. I have no idea what he is smiling about until he speaks.

"So, was that. . . interlude worth it?"

I gape, wondering how Quatre could have known while Duo bursts out laughing. It dawns of me slowly - Quatre's space heart.

"Did you enjoy it, Quatre?" Duo asks while trying to regain his breath.

Quatre blushes and mumbles under his breath. My trained hearing picks up on it: "Well, Trowa did."

Now it's my turn to laugh while Duo is still trying to wok out what it was exactly that Quatre said. Quatre looks slightly startled by the sound of my laughter, but shrugs it off while waiting for me to stop.

"Actually, I came over here to grab Heero for a sec. . . you don't mind, do you Duo?

It'll only be for a minute, at most."

I am about to tell Quatre that I can't before Duo cuts in.

"Yeah, Quatre, that's fine. Just not for to long, ok?"

I look at Duo, about to protest.

"Heero," Duo says quietly to me before I can open my mouth. "Just let me see if I can do this, alright?"

I nod, understanding and then stand and walk off with Quatre.

Quatre brings me to a door and then into an empty room. Turning to me, I know he needs to talk to me about Duo's and my relationship.

"Heero," He begins. I feel the urge to cut him off, tell him he doesn't need to worry. I don't because I am still interested in exactly what it is the Quatre want's to speak to me about.

"Watch yourself with Duo at the moment. He might act a bit clingy, but don't let him. He is not the sort of person who can stand being allowed to do that for to long."

I nod, knowing this is true but at the same time knowing it is going to be hard to follow advice.

"He is trying to get over Hilde. He truly loves you, though I am not sure how ready both of you are for those kinds of claims. I think you need to be there for him, but don't let him rely on you. He has got to do this on his own. Don't make to many promises, he won't appreciate them."

I already know all of these things, but I let Quatre continue, knowing that if I don't, if me and Duo don't work out he'll blame himself.

"That's all Heero. Just watch it. You two are perfect together, don't ruin it because of repercussions of her." Quatre says the last bit with feeling, as we walk back towards the door.

When we return to the world of babble, I head towards our table, Quatre going off to find Trowa. I make no move to hurry, however, after Quatre's talk. I think Duo should see if he can do this, be alone without company, to help him let go of everything he and Hilde had.

As I approach, I hear Hilde's voice through crowd of people that have congregated around where Duo and I were sitting. I try to push my way through the press of bodies, but it is a hard mission when everyone wants to see what's happening. All I can do is listen to what is happening as I make my way towards the disturbance.

"Duo, come over here. You need to meet my friends." Hilde's voice rings out.

"No, I don't, Hilde. We are over. Didn't you get that this afternoon." Duo states coldly, sounding like he has copied my perfect solider mode,

"Duo," she says, gently. "I know that was a silly mistake. You can apologise later, though. Now come and meet Mindy and Becca."

"Hilde, let go!" It's almost a hiss, full of venom.

"Duo, stop being so stupid! Get your arse over here." Hilde sounds frustrated now.

"Get the fuck off me! I don't want you to come near me ever again, got it?"

"Geeze, you really are still upset. But you don't need to apologise now, wait until later."

"What do I have to apologise for? Nothing, that's what. Now if you don't stop trying to drag me away, I will be forced to break one of my ethics and hit a girl!" Duo, I can tell, is really angry. He probably will hit Hilde, I realise, and I push my way through the crowd with more urgency.

"You wouldn't dare hit me. I am all you've got. I fucking made you after the war. If it wasn't for me you'd have no friends."

"Ahh, so that's why as soon as I left you I found out that someone I have like since. . . well, since the day I met `em likes me back. Sorry, but I am with someone now."

I break free of the crowd just in time to see Duo smile in bitter triumph and Hilde let go of him to stand dumbfounded. Her jaw is slack while she gapes like a fish.

"Liar!" she finally declares.

I can't have anyone calling Duo a liar. That is the worst insult you could ever give him. An evil though crosses my mind and I hope that Duo will be alright with this.

I walk up to Duo's side and turn to Hilde.

"Actually, Hilde, in case you didn't know, Duo never lies."

Duo picks up on what I am willing to do by the way I am standing next to him and decides to play as well.

"Oh, koi, you didn't have to tell her that. I am sure she knows. Perhaps she ran out of things to say."

I can see Hilde out of the corner of my eye, fuming at being talked about as if she wasn't there. Then she suddenly picks up on the fact that Duo referred to me as his koi goes goldfish style again.

I turn my attention back to Duo, figuring that if he has already called me his koi in front off all these people then we might as well to the whole thing.

"You know I don't like it when anyone lies. Especially about you." I reach up to caress his face gently. He leans into it and then looks into my eyes, asking silently if I am sure I want to do this. I tell him I am with my eyes and he leans in and gently presses his lips against mine.

If we are going to do this, we might as well do it right, I decide as I pull Duo into me. I deepen the kiss, adding tongue into the deal. Duo is impressed and surprised, I realise once he begins responding.

We pull away, looking deep into each other's eyes. Our little moment is spoilt by Hilde.

"Oh ha, nice revenge, Duo. But I'm not buying it."

I turn to her, feeling like slapping her and fighting the urge with difficulty. She is trying to win Duo back by insulting him and acting as though it was his fault he walked out. Relena prevents me from taking to two steps I need to get within hitting reach.

"Well," Relena begins. "Seeing as Heero and Duo have come out, I suppose. . . "

She is cut off by a breathless Hilde, fawning over her. I didn't realise that Hilde could be so much like the `old' Relena.

"Hi Relena! How are you? I haven't seen you in ages! I've tried to call but you're always out. Why didn't you return my calls? Oh, it doesn't matter now, I don't mind. How about we go and get something to drink?" she manages to say all this without taking a breath, which is quite impressive.

Relena coughs and pretends not to notice the young woman practically falling over in front her.

"As I was saying. Seeing that Heero and Duo have come out I would like to make an announcement. Dorothy and I," She takes Dorothy's hand carefully in hers. "Are engaged. We'll be getting married before the end of the year!"

Relena smiles at the group of people who suddenly engulf her and move her away, calling for drinks so a toast can be made. After the flock of bodies moves away, Duo, Hilde and I are the only ones left in the area.

Hilde turns to Duo immediately.

"How could you? This is all your fucking fault!" She screams hysterically.

Duo looks slightly bewildered, which only fuels Hilde's anger.

"If you hadn't been my boyfriend, me and Relena could be the ones announcing our engagement. But nooo, you had to stay with me. You had to be my boyfriend. I never even liked you, why did you stay?"

"Why did you stay with him, Hilde?" I ask in a calm voice.

"I didn't have a choice!" She all but screeches.

"Yes, you did. You didn't like me and you stayed with me? Hilde, you are pathetic!" Duo exclaims, finally hearing from Hilde's mouth what I had been telling him since they started going out.

"GAH! Shut up! You. . . arugh!" Hilde seemingly runs out of words. Then her facial expression suddenly changes. "You lost me the love of my life," she whispers, a deadly tone to her voice. "I'll just have to make you both lose yours. I will get revenge, you know."

Then she turns and stalks off towards the exit. I go to follow her, to put her in her place but a gentle hand on my shoulder stops me. I turn to looking into beautiful violet orbs, pain and realisation sparkling in their depths.

"Duo. . . " I whisper. He moves forward into my outstretched arms. He's shaking and I move my hand in soothing circles on his back. When I feel he has calmed enough, I lift his head up to look into my eyes. I look deep and decide that now would be a good time to tell him .

"Duo. . . aishiteru. I do feel something for you. I think being with you is one of the greatest gifts. You are one of the most. . . gorgeous people to grace this earth. I. . . " My words are cut off by a mouth covering mine. My eyes widen and then slip closed. Duo pulls away after a minute.

"I know, Heero, I know. I think you told me the same thing this afternoon. And. . . well. . . I love you too. . . koi."

I smile at him but before I can move in to kiss him again a voice interrupts us.

"Duo, you look awful." Treize states. I didn't know that brutal honesty was one of his traits.

"Gee, thanks. That makes me feel fantastic." Duo replies, his voice dripping with sarcasm.

"I thought you didn't lie, Maxwell." Wufei joins the conversation.

Duo and I break apart, just letting out hands stay clasped. All the pilots, plus Zechs and Treize are there. Quatre looks sympathetic towards Duo, obviously feeling his pain through his space heart.

"How about we go and get a drink?" He suggests. "There's not much else we need to stay for here. Relena has made her announcement, so we can get away without much notice."

"That sounds great, Quatre." I reply. I seriously feel the need for a drink right now.(3)

"Wonderful!" Quatre smiles, rubbing his hands together.

"There's a place about half a mile away. It's fairly nice, great drinks." Zechs puts in.

"Yeah, I know it." Duo says. "Every one want to bail into Quatre's car? That way only one of us will have to worry about driving."

"Hey. . . " Quatre protests before getting cut off by Wufei.

"Great. Come on." Grabbing Zechs and Treize he walks out the door. Trowa begins to make his way out as well, knowing that it was inevitable. Quatre sighs and walks out, following Trowa.

Duo and I look at each other, smiling at Quatre's attitude. He should be used to it by now.

As we make our way out to Quatre's car, Duo slides up to me. He breathes in my ear lightly, making me shiver before he speaks.

"Ever had sex in a public bathroom?"

"I can't say I have. . . "

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(1) For those of you that don't know, the Mile high club is exclusive to people who have had sex while in a flying aircraft (Mile High - off the ground. You can see the originality of some people -_-;;). At least, I am pretty damn sure that that's the correct definition. Correct me if I'm wrong.

(2) Ok, anyone here been to Sydney? I've been a total of twice *grumbles about the pointlessness of living in Queensland*, but the second time I went to these beautiful Chinese Gardens. It's near the markets or the old segaworld area, I think. Anyway, if you've been there, picture that type of thing.

(3) It's not fair. Heero can go and have a drink but I can't. ;_; Damn it!!! >_< Do you reckon I can blame my parent's for me being allergic to alcohol?

TBC

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