Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Storm Clouds ❯ Chapter 8 ( Chapter 8 )

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Recap: Heero found out, while on a mission to escort Relena, that she had tried to bribe Duo into throwing him out so that Heero would turn to her as a last resort. Heero ends up confronting Relena when he had promised Duo that he wouldn't say anything to her which is precisely why Duo is angry with him at the moment.

Now onto the story...

Chapter 8: Unnerving Silence

Posted on: January 15, 2007

For the rest of the week I stayed away from her as much as humanly possible. She, however, seemed clingier, though I'm not sure if that is even possible. I got the distinct impression she felt that this week was her last chance to make me fall in love with her.

If I had any doubt about sexuality before then Relena had well and truly erased it. I am gay and proud of the fact that I won't ever need another female for anything.

As Wufei would say - Stupid onna.

The mission went smoothly. No problems. No shootouts. No more confrontations. Nothing.

In one word - boring.

Duo and I reached our apartment late after we had Relena handed to the officers who would be assigning her new round-the-clock bodyguards. She actually had the nerve to ask Une to assign me as her personal bodyguard.

Une, thankfully, did not. She said I was a Preventeer Agent not a bodyguard and then assigned her two other bodyguards instead.

I don't believe I have ever been so glad to be home.

But Duo was still not talking to me.

At the moment I really wish I still were a cold mission monster. At least then I wouldn't have this nagging feeling that I need to apologize.

Which I am not going to, of course. I didn't do anything wrong.

Duo dumped his bags into the bedroom and made a beeline for the kitchen where I knew he would be getting coffee and I felt compelled to tell him not to drink coffee at this time of night or he won't be able to sleep.

But I can't be the first to break the silence because that'll be like admitting I was wrong.

But if I don't he's not going to sleep tonight.

God I feel like pulling my hair out.

Well, he's the loudmouth. He'll cave. Eventually… I think.

Whatever.

I'm going to sleep.

In order for us to rest after the gruelling mission, we had two days off which combined with the weekend to give us a grand total of four days. It should be noted that it was Une who described the mission as such and gave us the time off without request. I may not be the Perfect Soldier any more, but I am not so far gone as to find that mission gruelling. The most gruelling thing about it was Relena.

This of course meant we were two very bored, very quiet agents in a very small, very tense house.

Currently, I was reading a novel stretched out on the ground with my back against the wall. Directly in front of me Duo was lying on the couch flipping channels… with mute on.

Before now I wasn't even aware that Duo knew there was a mute button on the remote.

So it was quiet. Very quiet.

Even when something caught his interest he switched the closed captioning on and watched without the sound.

Duo being this quiet was unnatural and unsettling.

He had even managed to order pizza without speaking in front of me. When I went to shower this morning he ordered it then.

Sadly, I miss his voice.

“Agent Yuy. Agent Derosia requests your presence in his office immediately.” Janice said icily. So I guess she's still mad at me.

I nodded once to let her know I'd heard but she had already turned around and left the room.

Ignoring the curious look that Duo shot me I headed for Derosia's office. If Duo wants to find out what's going on then he'll have to ask me in words. He's getting zip if he doesn't say anything.

I knocked twice on Derosia's office door and I heard a short and curt order to come in. I made my way to his desk and stood behind the chairs in attention position.

“At ease.” Derosia said and I relaxed. “Have a seat. I wanted to discuss your mission with you.”

Discuss? Discuss what? Nothing happened.

I took a seat nonetheless and listened with rapt attention.

“A couple of the soldiers we had assigned with you have complained about your attitude. They have stated, and I quote - that you believe you are better than everyone else and act like a robot - unquote. Personally I don't believe the robot bit is a problem, it only tells me that you are efficient and focussed.”

I kept quiet while he talked. Although he had refused to divulge the soldiers' names I had a pretty good idea who were the culprits.

How much do you wanna bet that the surveillance guy was the first one? Said a voice in my head that sounded a lot like Duo's.

But he wasn't doing his job right! I said to mental Duo.

But you still screamed at him and threw him out and scared the shit out of him while you were at it.

Whatever.

“ - I think it would be a good idea to have you attend sessions with our psychologist and see what is going on with you -“

Wait, wait. What?

I snap my attention back to Derosia as I realized he was still talking.

“I'm sorry sir, but I refuse to see a psychologist. I don't believe I have a problem. If I see a job being done ineffectively I point it out.” I interrupt him.

“I know what you mean Heero but it would be best if your fellow agents feel at ease with you…”

“I understand that sir but -“ Wait. Did he just refer to me by my first name? Okay, what is going on?

“I have another proposal if you're willing to go for it.” Derosia said as he started shuffling around with his papers and avoiding eye contact.

I'm intrigued. What is he going to say that makes him this uncomfortable?

“Yes sir?” I prompt him when he doesn't say anything.

“I will only tell you this suggestion if you agree to it. If you're not going to go for it I'm not stating it either.”

How does that work? I can't possibly make a decision without knowing the option.

Everything that J had taught me screamed at me to take the psychologist and get it over with. But the part of me that was starting to sound like Duo drowned out those voices.

Take it. You know you want to know what it is. And how bad can it be?

But…

You know you want to.

But…

You want to know.

“I'll take the next option sir.” I said sounding surer than I felt.

“Good.” He smiled at me and gave me a card - a business card. “You will be leaving with me after work today. My personal number is behind the card, call me whenever you need anything okay?” He said and started shuffling papers again as I stared dumbly at the card in my hand. “You may leave now.”

Leave? LEAVE?! But! What's the option that I just chose?

“Sir?” I asked as I got up to leave. “What did I just agree to?”

“You'll have to come with me after work today to find out now won't you?” He smiled strangely at me, his eyes glittering and mouth twisted.

“Ah…” I said awkwardly. I felt strangely threatened by him. My instincts screamed at me once more but I squashed them. If Derosia was going to attack me then I could take him. Granted he is larger but I can bet that I'm stronger.

And why the hell would he want to kill me anyway?

“I'll be there sir.” I said. Then I saluted him smartly and walked out.

When I reached my office Duo shot me another curious look, this one slightly with suspicion.

Ah… Duo's been hypothesizing the reason Derosia called me…

I gave a silent whoop at the thought. If Duo's curiosity has been peaked then there's no stopping him. He will definitely talk by tonight!

Yes! I hissed mentally.

I spent the rest of the day working and actively ignoring Duo who kept glaring at me every five seconds or so.

For once I had the upper hand and I was going to make sure it stayed that way.

As the end of the day rolled around I got up at the same time as Duo and began packing. Duo dropped a few items out of surprise when I made to leave with the rest of the work force.

I always do overtime… what's so different today? I could almost hear Duo scream this question to himself! And I could almost feel him shivering trying to keep himself from asking outright.

He'll cave tonight.

Yes!

I packed my stuff and headed out the door with Duo trailing behind me, blinking slightly. I could hear the gears turning in his head, trying so hard to figure it out. Duo'd never figure it out. Mainly because I hadn't figured out what was going on yet either.

I took immense pleasure from the wave of confusion that followed when I knocked on Derosia's door instead of heading downstairs to the garage for Duo's car.

He's almost ready to scream!

I, naturally, paid him no heed and entered Derosia's office when he called me inside.

Derosia was ready to leave as well and greeted me with a smile while making his way to me. He put a hand on the small of my back and guided me out of the office and I followed him stunned. Why would he touch me? There's absolutely no need to touch me!

I took a discreet step away from him when we turned the corner and saw Duo still waiting for me.

Now I'm not going to be the one to tell him to head home without me. That will mean I will have to talk to him.

I'm not doing that unless Duo opens his big fat mouth first!

“Agent Maxwell! Do not worry; Heero will be coming with me tonight. I will drop him home myself. Have a good night.” Derosia said as he and I stepped into the elevator. He must have noticed the silent argument that was going on between Duo and me.

I sent him a surprised look. That was the second time he had called me by my first name.

Duo noticed it as well since I saw him stiffen first and then he narrowed his eyes at Derosia.

I resisted the urge to stick my tongue out at Duo. But when I looked at him I saw him staring at me intensely, questioning.

The sad confusion of his gorgeous violet eyes was the last thing I saw as the elevator doors closed.

A/N: I'm pretty sure most of you have guessed Derosia's intent. So how do u like the new twist:D As always, review!

Persephone

P.S. Yay Double update! That's my apology for making u guys wait so long for a chapter! Enjoy!