Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Helping Hands ❯ Part 2 ( Chapter 2 )

Author's Notes:

 

I forgot this in the first part, but I don't own Gundam Wing or any of the characters. You guys knew that, though, right? Sorry the chapters are so short, but they get longer as the fic progresses. Oh, and I'm a firm believer in Duo's intelligence, so don't be too surprised, okay? Enjoy and please review. ^_^

 

Helping Hands part 2

Duo stared at Heero for a moment, slack jawed, and then burst out laughing.

"Oh, come on, man! A ghost? You have got to be kidding me."

Heero's glare intensified and so did Duo's laughter. Finally, "Baka. Omae o korosu." At that familiar threat, Duo managed to regain control of his laughter.

"Oi, Heero, you don't really believe in ghosts, do you?"

Heero glared at him a minute longer, then, "I don't know if they exist or not. Now, drop it, and help me unpack some of these boxes."

Without another word, the two moved towards the boxes and began opening them. Heero had reached the number eight on his mental countdown when Duo spoke again. "So, tell me what you know about this ghost."

"What makes you think I know anything about her?"

"Besides the fact that you just referred to it as her?" Duo smirked. "You weren't really surprised that they had bugged out as soon as they possibly could without breaking the conditions of the purchase agreement. Besides, Heero, I know you. You thoroughly research all of our safe houses to make sure we don't have any problems with ownership claims, nosy neighbors, emergency escape routes and the like. Now, quit stalling and spill."

Heero frowned. He hadn't realized that any of the other pilots were aware of that particular habit of his.

 

Duo sighed heavily, in response to Heero's reaction. He correctly interpreted Heero's expression and knew he'd have to take care of this small distraction before Heero would tell him anything about the ghost. He grinned wickedly. He had an idea that was sure to get Heero to want to change the subject quickly.

"Heero," he began, then frowned slightly when Heero continued to stare off into space, his own frown gradually turning into a glare. "Heero! Oi, earth to Heero." Duo waved a hand in front of Heero's eyes. Heero started and turned a full-blown glare on him. Duo grinned back at him, totally unfazed. "I'm the only one who knows you do that." Heero's glare was replaced with surprise that quickly vanished into an impassive mask. Duo's grin grew broader.

"What, you think that all of the times I lean on your shoulder when you're at that damn laptop that I never actually look at the screen?" Heero grew uneasy as Duo's expression changed, becoming teasing. Teasing and something else. Something Heero wasn't sure he wanted to identify.

"Why do you think I keep leaning on you like that, then? Do think I'm just enjoying the heat of your body as I press against you? The feel of your bare skin underneath my fingertips? The scent of your hair as it tickles my nose?"

Duo would have continued, but Heero stopped him. Heero's eyes had become wide and slightly panicked. He looked around the room quickly, almost frantically, before blurting out, "Ghost! You...you wanted to know about the ghost, right?"

Duo looked at him for a moment. Heero's breathing was a little fast, normal impassive mask completely gone. He looked like he would bolt if Duo made a sudden move.

Duo sighed silently and tried to rein in his desperate longings for the other pilot. If Heero ever found out that those really were the reasons that Duo was always leaning on him, then Heero probably would bolt. Duo suppressed another sigh as he considered the thought that if Heero didn't bolt, then he might actually make good on his numerous death threats. Duo slipped his grinning mask back into place and turned his attention back to his partner. His grin became more real as he realized that his plan to get Heero to tell him about the ghost had worked even better than he thought it would. "Okay, Heero. Tell me about the ghost."

tbc