Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ To See You Again ❯ Coming Home ( Chapter 14 )

Chapter 14: Coming Home

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The drive home was quick and I ran up the steps in my excitement to get back to Duo. I slowed down when I reached my floor and calmly walked over to my apartment door, allowing my breathing to go back to normal. I didn't want to startle Duo, so I gave myself a few minutes before getting out my keys and opening the door.

The sight that awaited me was rather… interesting. There, standing in the kitchen, I found my love mixing contents in a bowl. Strewn on the counter, were eggs, pieces of ham diced up, cubed pieces of cheese, mixing cups, a bowl of water, and the pleasant sight of a blushing Duo at being caught. He smiled sheepishly at me, which I was glad for. I rather have him smiling at me than giving him a heart attack.

"I didn't think you would be home yet Hee-chan. I'm making something for you, for dinner, but it's not done yet. How come you came home so early?" Duo asked, still mixing up what looked like a lot of eggs in the bowl.

"I'm not allowed to come home to my own apartment and see you cooking, huh? Well, Margo let me have the rest of the day off since I did my assignment in record time, but if you want me to drive off somewhere, I'm sure I could."

"No, please don't. You're allowed to come back and I'm happy to see you really. It's just that, I wanted to make you dinner and surprise you for when you came home that's all. I am glad you're home." Duo looked at me like he was trying to figure out if I was going to leave or not. I saw a flash of fear in his eyes, but that was soon covered up by the love that showed he had for me, light up on his face.

I put my briefcase down and kicked off my shoes by the doorway, Duo was watching my actions the entire time. Looking around the apartment, I saw that Duo hadn't moved anything, which puzzled me. I expected him to watch TV or play my stereo or something. Looking more closely, I saw that the papers on the table were piled neatly and the table had been dusted, I disregarded it for the moment and turned back to Duo. Making my way back towards the kitchen, Duo's eyes were still on my every move, as I got closer to him.

I took in what he had chosen to wear. He was clad in a pair of my tighter jeans that looked stunning on him, a gray tank top that had some bits of food down the front, probably from mixing the ingredients, and no socks adorned his feet. He looked very sexy, barefoot like that and in my clothes. He continued to mix the eggs, but his eyes wandered over my body. I could see his chest moving as he breathed short gasps of air as I got closer to his form and stood right next to him. My eyes locked on his, looking intensely into his gorgeous violet eyes.

I glanced away from his eyes and looked at the bowl he was holding and gently, with both of my hands, took the one hand off the bowl and took the whisk away from the other. Duo's eyes watched as I did that, but didn't stop me, so I placed them on the counter then turned to face him once more.

"Mind if I kiss the chief?" Duo shook his head and I leaned into him. Raising my hands to cup his cheeks then kissed his soft inviting lips. He kissed back gently, caressing my lips with his slowly. The kiss was delicate and asked for nothing more. We kissed for a few more moments then broke apart for air. I let my hands slowly come down to caress Duo's neck and then slid over to his shoulders. I kept my hands there as he regained his senses.

His eyes were glazed with passion and I had to smirk at what I had done to him. His eyes finally cleared and gave me a wide smile, which I returned. Duo then brought his arms up and around my waist, pulling me to him as I let my own arms wrap securely around his shoulders, completing the hug.

"How did you sleep?" I whispered in his ear and I felt him shiver slightly.

"So much better than when I have to sleep alone. Of course, I panicked when I didn't see you next to me when I woke up, but then I remembered that you had to go to work. I woke up around ten o'clock and ate some cereal and read your note. You said you usually work nine to five, but sometimes got out early. I didn't think you would get out this early though." He told me as he rested his chin on my shoulder and hugged me tighter.

"Duo, It's only one o'clock, but I'm glad I could come home and see you. So what are you making me?"

"Quiche, with ham, cheese, and bacon bits. I thought you might like it, so I started to make it after I cleaned up the apartment for you." `Ah so that's why everything is straightened up,' I thought to myself.

"You didn't have to do that. You're my guest and my boyfriend, you shouldn't have to pick up after me." Duo pulled back, but I kept my hands on his waist as he looked into my eyes.

"I did it because I wanted to and I didn't feel like doing anything while you were away from me. I just…I just wanted to do something to make you happy and thank you for letting me stay. I feel so safe when you're around me and I don't want to let you go. I can't make myself want to let you go. I've never felt so strongly about this in my entire life."

"Thank you Duo, for everything. For cleaning, cooking, straightening up my things, but more importantly above all else. Thank you for giving me a chance. I know it wasn't easy for you to trust me, but I know you do now. You do trust me, don't you?"

"You're the baka if you think I don't trust you." I smirked and he moved in to give me a soft peck on the lips. "Now if I may, I want to finish cooking for you, even if you are here to watch over me."

"Of course. I'm going to go change."

"Okay." He turned back to mixing the eggs as I headed to my room to change. This time I remembered to lock the door. I striped out of my work outfit and got out a pair of sweat pants and a t-shirt. Pulling them on and then going over to deposit my work clothes in the hamper. I would wash clothes later in the week. I didn't feel like doing it right now with Duo here and he was looking appetizing himself while working the kitchen.

`I wonder if he washed his hair.' I thought to myself as I looked in the mirror at my appearance. My hair was untamable and I loved it that way. My messy chocolate locks have always had I mind of their own and I loved how my bangs could cover eyes at times. Every guy that I had gone out with would sometimes play with my hair. I hoped Duo was no exception. His hair was unbelievable though and I longed for when I could run my hands through those strands of silk once more. Maybe I would be able to today.

I made my way back out to the kitchen just as Duo was pushing a pan in the oven. I leaned on the doorframe and waited for him to close the oven door shut, before making my way back over to him. I slipped in behind him after he did and pulled him against my chest. His arms came up around mine and grasped onto them then turned his head towards me, grinning.

"Sneaking up on me from behind? Such a naughty kitty my Hee-chan is." I kissed his cheek and then nuzzled my nose against his ear, his eyes fluttered closed in pleasure. "What did I do to deserve you?"

"By just being you, Duo, and no one else." I responded. He moaned softly in his throat, as I smelled his hair. The scent was intoxicating and simply Duo. "Did you wash your hair today?"

"No I didn't. Not yet. I was waiting until I made the quiche, so if I got ingredients in my hair, I could wash them out. I think I'll go wash it as soon as we get done cuddling."

"As you wish. How long does the food have to cook for?"

"An hour and a half, so I have plenty of time. You don't mind do you?" He asked considerately.

"No I don't. Hurry back out and if you want, I'll brush your hair for you."

"I would love that. So why don't I go do that, so I can come back out to you." I let my arms squeeze him tight then relaxed my grip and let him go. Duo turned around and kissed me quickly, then set off for the bathroom, leaving me standing there alone.

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Duo was in the shower for the next fifteen minutes and I waited patiently on the couch for his returned. I sat there and flipped through the channels and stopped on an old Bewitched episode. I was laughing at all the little quirks when Duo finally came out and stood next to me.

"Find something interesting to watch?" He asked softly. I tugged on his arm and he sat on the couch next to me. I shifted the way I was sitting so I could brush his long damp hair and allow him to watch the show, while I was busy playing with his hair.

"I found an old episode of Bewitched. Do want to watch it while I brush your hair?"

"Yeah, I would like that, I can be distracted by two things instead of just one. How do you want me to sit so we can pull this off?"

"You're fine sitting the way you are right now, I'll just sit sideways and then go behind the couch if I have to." I shifted again as Duo faced the TV. I gently gathered his hair and began detangling it and brushing out all the snarls. I finished about twenty minutes later, according to the clock hanging on the wall. I continued to play with his hair then placed it gently down. "All done, Duo. Why don't you leave it down to dry out, before I braid it?"

"Sounds good Hee-chan. Can I …lean against you?" He asked me timidly.

"I think I can do better that that." I wrapped my arms around his waist and slid him onto my lap and let him lean his back against my chest. His head was resting on my collarbone and shoulder as well. I didn't remove my hands. I just kept them wrapped securely around my love. Duo sighed in contentment and began caressing my arms, which held him tightly.

We watched a few more shows until Duo finally glanced up at the clock and had me release him from `his comfy couch' as he put it. He went and took the quiche out of the oven and set it on a cooling rack. The smell of it caused my mouth to water and when I told Duo this, he gently smiled at me.

"You can't have any until it's cooled down some. I don't want you to burn your tongue off. I promise I'll cut you a piece in half an hour. It should be cool enough by then." He told me then returned to the couch sitting on my lap once more.

Life couldn't get any better right now. Duo lounging in my lap, the smells and delights of his cooking being cooled and awaiting to be consumed by the two of us, and having the man I love stay by me, making me happier than I have ever been.

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Dinner went smoothly as Duo and I sat next to each other, hungrily devouring our tasty meal the Duo had prepared for the both of us. He also made a fruit salad that I hadn't noticed before. He was very creative in doing it too. He had mixed a can of fruit cocktail, with canned mandarin oranges, and sour cream together. Its smooth taste was something I had never tasted before. Duo called it ambrosia, and it tasted like it should be the food of the gods.

As the night went on, I wondered if Duo wanted to stay the night once more or if he would like to return to his own apartment. I wanted it to be his call, so I waited for him to say something to me. Thankfully I didn't have to wait very long at all as we sat cuddled up on the couch once again, this time watching I Love Lucy.

"Heero, I was wondering…I mean if it isn't too much trouble. I …"

"Duo, whatever it is just tell me. What do you want to say?"

"Could I spend the night here again? I don't want to go back to my apartment just yet and I-I feel safe in your arms at night. I don't want to sleep alone. I like having your scent all around me as I drift off to sleep. The nightmares don't come when you hold me. So can I stay?"

"Of course you can stay, for as long as you want to. I'll have to go shopping though soon since my groceries are depleting. Why don't we stop at your apartment and get some of your clothes? Unless you want to keep wearing mine, which is fine by me, but I do have to go to the Laundromat in a few days or I'll have nothing to wear." Duo smirked at me and laid his head against my shoulder.

"Okay. Let's go there after this episode is over. We can go to my apartment so I don't have to mooch off you for an extended period of time." He chuckled lightly and I could feel the vibrations of it pass through my body. It was such a pleasant feeling to have the one I love the most around me for so long.

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"Okay I think I have everything I will need while I sleep over your apartment. I better pack up my Jeep so I can go to work in the morning as well. I have to unload another shipment tomorrow so I can leave around the same time you do for work. Just wake me up with you Hee-chan and I'm sure I'll get there on time."

"Oh don't worry. I'll give you a pleasant wake up call. You can be sure of that." I gave him and evil smirk and he just laughed merrily as we took out the two duffels he packed. I carried one and he carried the other as we made our way down the steps to his jeep.

It was easy enough. We placed the duffels in the back then Duo got in his jeep and I got into my focus, returning to my apartment for more things to do.

Duo parked his jeep next to my space and I helped him take up his belongings that he would need for the rest of the week. I quickly got him settled in and emptied on of my drawers for him to put his clothes in. We were done in a matter of ten minutes, surprisingly and Duo then told me something that I didn't quite catch, so he had to repeat it.

"I want to thank you Hee-chan. Lie down on the bed on your stomach for me please."

"Why?" I was a little nervous and had no idea what he was planning. "Duo you don't have to thank me. I already told you that." Duo reached his hand and cut me off before I could tell him anything else.

"I want to do this for you. You had a hard day at the office and you deserve a massage. So please take off your shirt and lie down on your stomach for me, so I can get all your muscles relaxed." I sighed then removed my shirt and laid down as he asked me to do. I looked at what Duo was doing as he crossed the room to where his other duffel lay. He removed a bottle of something from it.

"Duo, what's that?" He smiled at me and held up the bottle in front of my nose. So I could see it.

"This is sandalwood massage oil, Heero. I might as well relax you with aromatherapy as well as with my hands." He then pulled the bottle away and I felt the bed dip as he kneeled on it at my side. I heard a pop as the bottle was opened and a musky but soothing aroma filled my nose.

Duo's hands were then on me and I could feel them rub the oil into my skin in gently circular patterns, until it was all rubbed in. Duo's fingers then began to knead my skin and I felt as my thoughts slowly began to come apart at the actions of his very talented hands. I moaned out load when I felt the knots in my shoulders come undone. It was like my bones had dissolved and all that was left of me was a relaxed pile of skin so relaxed by now that I didn't care where I was, or what time it is. The only thing that existed were Duo's hands upon my flesh and the wonderful sensations he caused to ripple through me.

I must have blacked out for a while and as I slowly willed myself to wake up again. I felt warm skin pressed against my own. I turned my head and opened my eyes at Duo who was dozing next to me. His shirt and pants were off and he was lying against me with only his boxers and his loose hair covering him. Gently I moved away from him them turned on my side and wrapped my arms around him, pulling him against my chest. I looked over at my clock sitting on the nightstand. It was ten o'clock already! I think it was definitely time for bed since we both had already been asleep.

I shifted Duo in my arms and then placed him in the bed and covered him up. I then went to the bathroom, brushed my teeth, and got ready for bed. I set my coffeepot once again then returned to Duo. He was in the middle of the bed so I gently slipped in next to him and wrapped him up in my embrace; with my angel in my arms I soon fell fast asleep.

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I awoke the next morning, the scent of coffee and Duo filling my nose. Duo needed to get up as well and I thought of a more creative way to awaken him.

Slowly I tightened my grip on Duo and sat up with him still asleep in my lap. His hair was still loose and made him look even more beautiful, I combed m fingers through his hair then began to place kisses from his forehead all the way down to his chin, then covered his entire face with kisses as well. I began to move my fingers in circles on his ribs and even though he was still asleep, he squirmed this way and that to get away from my fingers. He was `very' ticklish.

I began tickling him more and suddenly his eye popped open and he started to laugh hysterically as I tickled him mercilessly.

"Are you finally awake, my love?" I whispered in his ear. He violently shook his head up and down and gradually I stopped tickling him.

"I'm awake. I'm awake. Wow, that was some wake up call Hee-chan. I could have died laughing." He joked.

"Well, I wouldn't want that, but you do need to get up, so you can go to the club."

"Do I really have to, Hee-chan?" He pouted at my and I felt as if I could turn to mush at the cute face he had on. However, I had to go to work as well.

"Yes, you have to get up. You and I both have work and we are both going to get up right now." I made my point and picked Duo up and out of bed. He latched onto my neck as I surprised him with my movement. I carried him to the kitchen, slid a chair away from the table with my foot, and deposited my love into the awaiting chair.

Duo looked like he wanted to go back to sleep, or would fall asleep right at the table, but I could fix that little problem.

"How about some coffee Duo?" He grunted at me, which I took as a yes. I got out a mug for him and myself and poured in the necessary liquid of my morning ritual. I set the mug in front of Duo and put the milk and sugar on the table as well. He put in three spoonfuls of sugar and a tiny bit of milk then took a sip. His eyes opened wide as soon as he swallowed it and coughed a little.

"Whoa. What kind of coffee is that Heero? I think my senses have just been shocked." I smirked.

"Oh, it's my special blend. Half of its regular coffee, but the other half is espresso. It's the only way I can wake up completely in the morning. Is it working for you?"

"Absolutely. I don't think my eyes will be able to close for the rest of the day. I needed that though, and I enjoyed the wake up call you gave me. It was very sweet and fun as well."

"You're welcome. We better get ready and leave soon." I finished my coffee then put the mug in the sink. Duo and I then returned to my room and got out our clothes. We both changed in my room and had no problems. We had our backs to each other and when finished I turned to face Duo who was searching for something in his duffle.

He seemed to find it then went out and to the bathroom, to relieve himself before having to drive to the club. I gathered up my things and waited for him by the door. He came out a few moments later, we both exited the room and I looked the door.

We made our way over to our own vehicles and Duo stopped me with a hand on my arm before I could unlock the door. He then turned me and kissed me on the lips. I kissed back before he pulled away.

"I'll see you tonight Hee-chan at five o'clock right?" I nodded. "I'll wait for you right here when you come back."

"Alright Duo, have fun at the club."

"You have a blast at the office Hee-chan, don't go and start blowing things up without me though. See you tonight." I smiled and waved at him as he got into his jeep and I got into my focus.

We both started our engines and he pulled out of the parking lot. He went one way I had to go another. At least it was comforting to know that I would see him when I got home.

TBC

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