Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ To See You Again ❯ The Waiting Game ( Chapter 5 )

Chapter 5: The Waiting Game

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Duo just sat there, mouth open in shock. Maybe this wasn't the best idea I had ever had, but I really started to like him. Okay, I admit it. I do like him and wanted to have more time with him if he allowed me to do so. I waited for him to close his mouth. He did after a few minutes ticked by, and regained his composure.

"Really? You want me to go with you? But, you don't even know me, or anything about me. How can you want me to come with you? I mean I would really love to go there, but I don't know anything about you either. For all I know, you just want me to go so you can screw me because I look, the way I do. How am I supposed to decide when I don't know you? I mean, I loved dancing with you, teaching you how to, and I'm happy you won and all but…" Duo trailed of his rant.

"Duo? I like you, even though we just met, I feel drawn to you some how. I know I must sound strange to you, but it's the truth. I want you to go with me because of the way I feel towards you, not to screw you senseless. To be honest, I have never slept with anyone and I don't know why I'm telling you this, but I wanted you to know."

Duo blushed at that; it made him look very cute indeed. Slowly, I reached my hand forward and put mine on top of his. He stared at my hand but didn't pull away. Then he looked up at me and gave me a lop-sided grin.

"So you really are a virgin?" He asked me. I blushed and ducked my head.

"Yeah I am. But …I don't know if you believe me or not. I hope you do, because I really like you. You have a point in saying, we don't know anything about each other and asking how come I want you to go on this trip with me. I want to learn more about you. I already know you are a very beautiful and talented dancer, with long soft hair and beautiful eyes. Your smile lights up your face, and I can feel myself smile back at you because it's so contagious."

He smiled then and I smiled back at him, feeling my heart beating a little slower than before. I hoped he was thinking about my offer. Then something came into my mind. How could a club afford such expensive gifts?

"Duo not to ruin the moment, but…how can your club afford to give away such prizes. I mean not to insult you, I am very grateful to the lovely prize, but out of curiosity, how do you pay for it?"

Duo looked at me, and then started to laugh. I couldn't figure out what was so funny, so I just sat in silence.

"Okay, I'll explain. You know the blonde bartender, Quatre?" I nodded. "Well he's a close friend of mine and so is his boyfriend Trowa, they are the ones that buy and get the prizes not me. My job is to make people have the time of their lives and forget their troubles for a little while. That's why I am the official club dancer."

"But, how do they do it? The prizes are so extravagant and must cost a fortune."

"Not when you are a billionaire and are the president of one of the largest companies in the world. Have you ever heard of WEI? They are a construction company and are very good to their workers."

"Yes, I've heard of them. They are the top construction company ever known, but what does that to do with anything?"

"Quatre owns and runs the company Heero. He's the president of it and can get great deals wherever he wants to. That guy is the best diplomat I have ever seen. He is always fair and caring to whomever is in his company or at home. His mansions have a staff that lives there permanently and he is the best person to make deals to help out his own employees. He's one of my best friends and even helps me run the bar. I know that look you're giving me that you can't believe it, but it's true. He loves to come here on the weekends to cool down and have some fun. Everyone needs to take a break sometime, even you, who seemed so uptight when I first took you on the dance floor."

Now that made sense, but he still didn't give me an answer to my proposition. Maybe if we had time to get to know each other then he would be willing, but how far away was the trip going to take place?

"That makes sense to me now. No wonder the prizes are the way they are, if Quatre is the one getting them. Duo can you tell me more about the trip? How long until the trip is scheduled? Is it in a few weeks? A month?"

"Actually it is scheduled to take place in two weeks and everything I told you about it is true. If you want to know more, just ask Quatre. He'll tell you everything you want to know."

"Then can I ask, if you would consider going out with me before the trip? I still would love if you came with me and I really want to learn all about you. If you don't then that's fine, I guess, but I want you to come. You said that you've never been there before, and now's your chance to go. Could you please reconsider the options?"

I knew I was practically begging to have him come, but if he refused, I couldn't force him to come. Duo then tilted his head and looked to the side of the room. Probably thinking of some way to reject me, though I was hoping he was weighing the pros and cons of it instead. `Please say yes, please say yes' was my mantra at that instant, my heart thumping hopefully in my chest waiting for his reply. Then his gaze shifted and looked at me straight in the eye.

"You really want me to go?"

"Yes, I do." I answered, hoping that he was going to say `yes.'

"Alright, if we can go out starting tonight, then maybe I will go, if we hit it off. I like you too, but my last relationship wasn't a good one, so you'll have to bear with me."

"I don't have a problem starting out slow. If you don't want to talk about your last relationship, you don't have to, but if you do want to talk then, I'll listen to whatever you have to say."

Duo smiled once again, I could feel his spirit lifting a bit from the recent gloomy one he just let me glimpse at. I would love to listen to him. His voice was just as sexy as he was, and I really wanted him to speak even more. He suddenly got up, with my hand still in his. He pulled me to stand next to him.

"Well then why don't we go somewhere now? Unless you have another date somewhere, with someone else tonight?" He said teasingly.

"No, I don't have a date, but just let me ask my friend if his acquaintance is taking him home."

"Okay, I'll tell Q and Tro to lock up. Meet you back at the bar?" I nodded.

We went up the stairs, back into the loud atmosphere and he went over to the two that were serving drinks. I quickly scanned the dance floor, but didn't see any sign of Wufei or Zechs dancing. Then I saw something in the corner. I silently crept up to them and saw they were tongue wrestling. It was them, I sighed in relief then cleared my throat. Both turned to me with angry expressions at being interrupted, and then Wufei eased up on the scowl and looked embarrassed.

"Wufei do you need a ride home or do you think Zechs can take you? I have a date tonight it seems. Are you going to be alright?" I asked. He turned and asked Zechs if he could take him home later and Zechs agreed.

"Sure that's fine. Have fun on your date. It's about time you loosened up." Wufei teased.

"Look who's talking, but thanks any way." I waved goodbye and then headed over to the bar, only to be stopped by the blonde.

"Heero, can I talk to you a minute?" He asked pleasantly.

"Actually, I have to go find Duo. Can it wait?" I wanted to get back to Duo as fast as I could, so he wouldn't disappear, but it seemed Quatre had other ideas.

"I know he told me. You and him are going to go out, but I want to speak privately with you first. Please Heero, this is important."

"Okay, but I hope he doesn't think I've run off on him." I told him and he smiled a little sadly. I caught the expression but didn't say anything.

Quatre lead me outside, the brisk air of the night was a nice alteration from the hot environment of the club. I welcomed the change, although I would be coming out here again once I got Duo. I looked over at Quatre waiting for him to speak. After a few moments, he turned to me and gave me this determined look. It was as if he was trying to look into my soul. Then a second later, his eyes softened and began.

"I know you like Duo, Heero. I can tell what you are feeling for him is genuine and pure I can understand that. I brought you out here because even though you feel the way you do, I want you to realize that this, going out with Duo I mean, is a big step. Not for just you, but for Duo as well, since his last relationship got out of hand.

"I am telling you this because I care a lot about Duo. I don't want to see him hurt like that again. He probably hasn't told you about it yet, but I'm sure he will. I saw the light in his eyes burn like fire when he saw you, and that's a good thing. Don't get me wrong Heero. I missed that light in his eyes. I haven't seen it in so long, but when he was dancing with you, I saw it come back and I don't want it to go out again.

"Please be patient with him, I know he likes you and is hoping for something more, but he is also very afraid. You'll understand what I mean after a bit I'm sure, but I'll let you discover it for yourself. Now let me get you back in there, before he thinks I've kidnapped you and Trowa starts a desperate search for me. Just keep what I said in mind, alright?"

"I will, don't worry. I won't let anything happen to him, I swear." I promised him, also making a promise to myself that I wouldn't let anything hurt Duo, even myself.

We walked back inside the club and Duo was leaning against the bar, arms crossed but in a relaxed sort of way. Gazing our way, until we were close to him and he put on an incredulous face.

"Why are you stealing my date Q, when you have your own? Does Trowa know about this? Cause I think I should let him know, that you are trying to steal everyone else's boyfriend." Quatre just laughed at him and shook his head. "Are you done interrogating him Quatre? Cause I really want to get out of here and get some coffee."

"Yes Duo, I'm done prodding him. You can go now and get your coffee. Although, how you can drink it at night and still sleep later is a mystery to me." They both laughed and Duo gave Quatre a hug before we left. He walked by my side and out to the parking lot.

"Nice car. I love the color." He commented before getting in.

"Thank you. The color is one of my favorites. It's one of the reasons why I got this car." I admitted to him.

"What was the other reason then besides the color and …the nice leather seats?" He asked while running his hand over the seat.

"I needed wheels to get to work and I'm not picky about cars as long as they are comfortable to sit in and get me where I need to."

"I can't blame you there. Driving is much better than walking. Of course, when it comes to cars, I can't say I really put much thought into them either. The last car I got was a jeep. I just use it to get around, same as you. It's not like I live in it. So it doesn't really matter to me, what other people think of it. I just use it when I have to. Not parade around and make people drool over it."

I had to laugh. The facial expressions Duo made to prove his point were amusing. He looked at me like he was Igor; with one eye open the other shut and his mouth tilted to a slant, while sticking his tongue out. I turned on the car and drove out onto the road.

"So, where are we going? You said you wanted coffee, but I don't know if anything is open at this time of night besides your club."

"There's a diner three blocks up that I always go to. It's always open, so truckers and club goers can stop in if they want. I'm a regular, so they know me by heart. Q, Tro, and I used to come in practically every day and order the same thing every time. Then we got creative and had different meals for everyday of the week, until we ordered everything on the menu.

"It was really funny, you should have seen the waitress. She was really funny when we fooled her one time and ordered each other's dinners then passed them to each other, once our order was ready and she handed us what we had ordered, only to confuse her. She had to laugh at us, for our antics, but she still remembers every time we come in." He laughed at his own story and I laughed too. He did seem the type to stir up mischief when he had to have something to amuse him.

I quickly found the diner, pulled into a space and got out. We went in and Duo led my to the back corner, away from the few customers that were there, and we sat in a booth across from each other. A waitress came up and Duo grinned at her, realization took place on her features and she narrowed her eyes at Duo. Looking down at her watch, she noted the time. I looked over at the clock and saw it was twelve thirty-two.

"Aren't you a little bit early Duo? Your club doesn't close until three a.m., what are you doing? Playing hooky?" She raised an eyebrow at him and he just grinned.

"No, not exactly, I just wanted some coffee, that's all. What do you want Heero?"

"I'll have some coffee too, please." I answered.

"Alright, let me go get you some mugs and a coffee pot. I'll be right back." She left then, leaving us alone to talk.

"Is she the waitress you were telling me about?" I thought it was, but I might as well be sure.

"Yep, that's Carol, she always waits on me or the guys. She's fun to be around. Sometimes when the crowd isn't so big and demanding, she would sit with me, when I came in by myself and we would talk for about an hour or until she had to go back to work. You'll see that's the way she is, if you come here enough like I do."

"I bet I would if I came here with you." I told him.

"Heero. I want to talk to you and learn about you too, but I have to tell you something first before you become too attached …"

"Here's your coffee." Carol came back with the mugs and a pot of coffee, along with milk and sugar. She set them on the table, then left to do something else.

"The coffee is really good here. I always drink about four cups a night. Quatre still can't understand how I sleep, but I never have the heart to tell him that I don't want to sleep and I usually get only two hours in a night. I really don't want him to worry about me more than he does already. I swear he makes it a point to take everything on himself, just to ease the blame off others." Duo rambled on completely avoiding the subject he had brought on just a few seconds ago.

Taking our mugs and filling them with steaming coffee, he handed one to me and then poured in some milk and five teaspoons of sugar. I put some milk and one teaspoon of sugar in my own. I tasted the rich, hot liquid and felt it burn its way down my throat. Duo wasn't lying about the coffee being good; it was the best I had ever tasted, but the way he trailed off before Carol came back bothered me.

I put down my cup and looked at him, waiting for him to speak, but he just looked down into his mug. I reached across the table and took his hand in mine, gently rubbing the back of his knuckles with my thumb. He looked up at me and gave me a faint smile.

"Tell me what's wrong Duo, you can tell me anything you want. You started to tell me something but then stopped. Tell me what you were going to say, I want to listen to your voice and am willing to listen to what you have to say. It's okay really." I pleaded with him, trying to make him understand.

"Okay, I will tell you, although you might not want to stay with me when I'm through." He said sadly.

TBC…

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