Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Wallflower ❯ Chapter 3

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

Disclaimer: I do not own The Gundam Wing Characters, if I did do you think I would be writing fanfiction?Note: I’ve had a little writers block lately, so there is a very high chance this chapter could be crap. But please read and review any way...or else /shakes plastic spork menacingly/

Wufei sat comfortably with is small feet propped up on the dash board, his hands folded in his lap, looking out the window, while Merian sat in the back looking mildly disapproving. Quatre’s hands were trembling uncontrollably on the steering wheel, and the back of his throat was dry, he needed a drink. Every once and a while he would send his car mate a nervous glance, and tried not to swerve off the road. He didn’t know how Wufei could look so casual, just sitting there with the window wide open, letting the wide blow his bangs all over the place, his sun glasses on, and the flap over head to keep the sun off him. Quatra sighed, Wufei looked like a demi-god made flesh, to tell the truth Quatra was feeling kinda dumpy in comparison. In the back Merian instructed him to make another turn, then go straight, until he reached the street that looked like little Italy. Quatra was kind of impressed, his family only went down to that place, when they wanted to celebrate, a.k.a.. Spend a lot a money. Following Merian’s careful instructions Quatra parked just down the street, were the asphalt became cobble stone.

Heero was pissed, really pissed. That basterd actually had the balls to take Wufei to the prices place in town. Unbelievable, how he thinks that would impress him, well..it wasn’t like Heero knew how to impress someone like Wufei, but he knew going to some fancy restaurant wouldn’t. Heero parked the car carefully along the curb and got out with even looking at his comrades. He was a man on a mission. There was now way he was letting Quatra, the little blonde bunny, get his man! Duo was having the same thoughts, only a lot less possessive then Heero's. Duo thought Wufei was kinda cool, and really cute, and judging by all the gossip about what he said about him self in Mr. Khusandra’s class, he thought he was interesting too. He hoped they could get a chance to talk soon, because it had been a while since Duo had a conversation worth having. Trowa seemed indifferent, but then again he only had one face, and that was blank.

It was a full 10 minute walk before they got to the right place, and when they got there Quatra nearly choked on his own tongue. They were standing out side of the best and prices restaurant in town, famous for 5 star cuisine from all over the world. There was a line leading from the double doors all the way down to the corner, a big burly looking man in a finely tailored suit stood by the door, allowing only a select few entrance. A man and woman stood in front of the man, both of them were overly dressed, and looked very snobbish.

“Have you any idea who we are.” said the woman, her overly painted face scrunched in annoyance and indignance. She would have been quit pretty if someone took a high powered hose and washed that gook of her face. The man at the door just looked at them, with dis interest, making the woman huff in outrage, her nostrils flaring. She was just about to open her mouth and shriek at the doorman, when her husband put a arm on her shoulder, clearing telling her to relax.

“We are the Darlian’s, we are close friends to the owner.” his voice was low and cultured, a thin mustache o his upper lip making him look like he belonged on a 1840's film, he even had the carefully greased hair, with little waves in it. The doorman raised a busy eyebrow and checked his list.

“You do not have a reservation sir.” his deep baritone rumbled, making him a little more menacing.

“No we do not, but we are close friends.” he looked clearly insulted, that they even needed to check the list. “ Look can you please, just get the owner out here so-” his request was cut short when the doorman raised a large hand.

“The head chef is very busy, at the moment. We will see about your reservations later sir. But for now can you please move to the side, there are people behind you.” it was a order not a request. Silently Mr. And Mrs. Darlian moved to the side, Mrs. Darlian looking very red and disgruntled, and Mr. Darlian looking calm and a little insulted.

Wufei walked right by the long line of people to the front, some of them made faces, and some waved, Merian would wave back every once and a while. When they got to the door the doorman smiled and nodded his head at them both.

“You 2 get bigger every time I see you.” he chuckled as he lifted the red velvet rope to allow them in. Merian laughed and gave him a hug, then pulled away slightly, squeezing the doorman’s sides playfully.

“And so do you” she exclaimed, giving him another playful squeeze. “How have you been Mike, we haven’t seen you in a while.”

“Oh, you know how it is. The baby just said her first word, and we got another on the way.” there was no small hint of pride in his voice, and it made Merian smile softly. “And who is this? Is that little Fei-Fei. God, you look like your mama!” he exclaimed melo dramatically, lifting his hand in a girlish gesture and gasped lightly. Wufei chuckled lightly and gave him a brief on armed hug. Mike said the same thing every time they came to visit him, and it never failed to amuse him.

“We gotta friend with us today Mike so can you get a bigger table?” Merian asked as she gestured to Quatra, who had remained quit the whole time, standing just a few feet behind Wufei. He stepped forward hesitantly and shook Mike’s large hand, who made a face and then pulled him into a brotherly one armed hug.

“No need to be so shy kid, no worries, I’m not gonna eat cha.” he laughed and let Quatra go, before turning to the twins. “Papa’s just behind the door, little guys. He’s already expecting you.” he gave Quatra a hard slap on the back, and let them go in, flashing them a sunny grin. Mr. And Mrs. Darlian looked greatly offended, how could so scraggly kids get in before them. This was not there day.

Quatra was enthralled, he had never seen the inside of such a gorgeous restaurant. It was so elegant and classy. There was a large fish tank filled with beautiful exotic fish, darting between floating plants, and aquarium decorations. Paintings decorated the walls, all of them expertly done, one in particular caught his eye immediately, it was a picture of a small girl on a swing on her mothers lap, and a little boy about the same age being thrown in the air by his father. The woman had long black hair that billowed in the wind, a tender smile on her beautiful face, the children had the same hair, the father had short hair and long bangs covering his eyes, a large smile filled with love and adoration on his fae, as he lifted his small child in the air. The children’s smile were identical to there parents both warm and happy. Merian leaned close to Quatra smiling.

“It’s pretty good, isn’t it.” she said, blowing warm breath over Quatra’s neck, who shivered involuntary and shook his head up and down, still completely entranced by the painting.

“It’s breathtaking” he breathed. Merian smirked and leaned closer, until her lips brushed the shell of his ear,

“Thank you.” and then she was gone, walking in the direction of the kitchens, making sure to put a little sway in her hips, knowing he’d be watching. When she got to the swinging double doors she spotted Wufei leaning next to them, a knowing smirk on his face.

“Hentai” he chuckled, and then walked I to the kitchen, leaving his surprised twin standing in the door way, she just barley dodged the swinging door before it hit her in the face. Wufei dodged rushing waiters and Chefs, all of them scrambling to meet the afternoon rush. Something shattered, making someone screech, people scrambled to there aid, while others cursed, gabbed a new plate and began to redo what was ruined. Scooting to the left, Wufei just barley dodged being hit by a flustered looking woman with a mop, in hand, lunches times were always the worst.

“What the fuck do you mean ‘we don’t have them’?” boomed a deep voice angrily. “Look, I placed an order over 5 days ago. You had more then enough time to fill the order.” Mr. Chang stood in all his glory, his long bangs were pulled back from his face, a cooking apron hanging off his neck. He looked more then a little pissed off, but spotting his son he smiled, and winked, gesturing for Wufei to come to him. Wufei came to his dad and gave him a kiss on the check, then walked behind him to fix his father apron. Mr. Chang looked gratefully at his son, and then yelled in the phone one more time.

“Look, I don’t need this shit. Either you get your crap together and get my order in by 4 or we get someone better.” he hung up before the person on the other line could answer, rubbing his temples he turned to his son once more.

“Hey sweetheart. You hungry?” barley managing a weak smile. Wufei gave his daddy a sympathetic pat in the arm and smiled back at him, a smile he only used for his daddy.

“May’s out front. We brought a friend.”

“Oh, good. I’ll be out in a minute, go sit at your usual table. I all ready know what you want.” then he was gone, lost in a blur of white aprons, and frantic yells. Wufei did as he was told, and walked back out the kitchen, the scene that greeted him was not what he expected. Quatra stood in the front of the entrance arguing with someone o the outside, Mike and Merian were standing beside him looking confused and amused, while other customers craned there heads to see what all the fuse was about. Curiously Wufei stepped closer, avoiding the stream of sunlight coming from the door and squeezed himself between Merian and Mike.

“What are you guys doing here, you jerks.” Quatra growled, his face turning a deeper pink by the minute. Trowa stood with arms crossed over his chest, looking really pissed, Heero stood behind him looking 3 seconds away from kicking the door in, while Duo looked over there shoulders, fingering the end of his braid unconsciously. When he saw Wufei he smiled and waved, large amethyst eyes brightening considerably, with out thinking Wufei waved back, making Duo grin wider. When Heero saw Wufei he sent him a wolfish grin, and winked, taking a step closer, but was stopped when Trowa stepped forward.

“We are here because it’s lunch time were hungry. Is that a crime?” Trowa’s heated voice, became deeper when angry, his one visible eye glowing un holy fire.

“Liar! You never would go to place like this willingly. You followed us didn’t you!”

“Liar! Why you little-” he was cut mid rant by a furious looking Mrs. Darlian.

“Do you 2 think you can take your little school boy squabble some where else.” she growled, advancing on the boys menacingly, her even white teeth flashing, as she bared her teeth. “Some, of us are trying to get lunch.” she was almost on top of them when she finished, her face promising that somebody was gonna bleed today. Trowa backed up slightly surprise clearly written on his face, then straighten and glared at her, his towered over the woman easily, and looked down at her angrily. He was just about to say something when Wufei stepped in front of them, annoyance clearly written in his face.

“Get. In.” he growled while pointing to Quatra, who swallowed thickly and scrambled into the restaurant again. Wufei turned and glared at the 3 boys in the entrance.

“Get in or leave.” They too scrambled in, too scared to do anything but obey. Mrs. Darlian was the last one standing there, looking a little dumbfounded. Merian spoke this time, addressing Mr. and Mrs. Darlian directly.

“Mr. and Mrs. Darlian, how nice to see you. Please come in, I’m sure we have a table for you somewhere.” she said pleasantly, Mrs. Darlian looked relieved and thank her, before quickly moving in before they changed their mind. Satisfied Merian turned back to their new guests, all of them seemed a little nervous, and couldn’t stop fidgeting, she sighed for like the 13th time that day, and began walking toward their table. Buy the looks of it they would have to use the family table, a roomy 10 seater by the aquarium.

Duo looked in all around him awe, turning his head every which away, he never been in side such a fancy restaurant before. Heero was to busy looking at Wufei as he walked to notice the scenery, Trowa was to busy brooding to notice either. Quatra just looked irritated.

“So who did you guys manage to get in a place like this?” Duo blurted, as they all took their seats. This was defiantly not a place were they would allow teenage kids in, especially with out reservation. They were a bit startled when Wufei answered, instead of Merian, who seemed to be his personal spokesman.

“Daddy owns it.” he simply replied, in a tone that meant the conversation was over. All the boys eyes nearly popped out of there heads. Wow, the Chang’s most be loaded, and there mother was supposed to be the best real estate agent around, damn that put them up there with the Winner’s.

Ten minutes past and everyone was getting a little awkward, no one was saying anything, so Quatra was decided to break the ice.

“You actually painted that picture Merian?” He asked, his eyes roaming back to were the portrait hung. Merian perked up visibly, and began to talk animatedly with her hands.

“Yeah, it took me 3 years to do. I based it on an old memory, of my childhood in China.”

“It’s really great, do have any other’s” Again Merian smiled, no one really knew about her hobby, it was nice to know someone she knew who liked it.

“Yeah, I got a bunch at home. Wanna see them?”

Quatra smiled gently, he was really beginning to like were this was going. “Yeah, I would.”

Wufei stared at his lap, his small hands folding and re-folding his napkin, he was wondering wether or not he’d get coat he saw in a store, when Duo decided he’d wanted to talk.

“So Wufei, what kind of music do you listen to?” Duo asked, his voice un-characteristically low, for him. Wufei shifted in his seat and looked at Duo through his bangs.

“I like My Chemical Romance, Linkin Park, etc.” he mumbled. Duo perked up, nodding his head in agreement.

“I love them! My favorite song is Going Under by Evanescence.” this time Wufei perked up.

“Mine is Missing. My school actually did the song My Immortal for the winter concert last year. I sang, and played the Piano.” he said his voice, wasn’t monotonous anymore, sounding more human. Merian raised an eyebrow, well that was different.

“Oh wow, what school did you go to? Why did you go to school here, it sounds great there.” Duo was really liking were this conversation was going.

“I went to The Bach Academy of Music and Art, it’s on the other side of town.” he paused, a look of longing on his face when he said this. “But daddy said I would be best if I started going to school on this side of town, because it was closer.” Duo leaned in closer, his hands playing with his napkin.

“The Academy of Music and Art! Wow, that school is amazing.” Duo breathed, he had always wanted to go to that school, he always wanted to be a chef or musician. But his parents said, they would not have a son who wasted his life on pointless dreams. He would join the family business like Solo, his older brother.

Four of the Booths other occupants who had been following the conversation with interest, decided to butt in. Quatra turned around to face Merian questioningly, a new spark of interest in his eyes.

“Why didn’t you go to the school Wufei went to?” he asked. “Judging by your painting you belong there.” his last comment was sincere, and she made note of that. Merian smiled at her brother, then gave Quatra his answer.

“I didn’t want to go because I didn’t feel like I would fit in.” a pause to sip her water. “Besides Wufei was always the artistic one, he does way more stuff then me.”

It was Heero’s turn to add to the conversation, leaning over Duo slightly he addressed Wufei.

“So what else do you like, Wufei?” pausing to think about it. “Like what other music, hobbies, activities.” he emphasized with his hands.

Wufei put his napkin down and sipped his water, not really knowing how to answer all these question, they were so bother some.

“I like classical music, and rock. My hobby is reading, martial arts, and music...” he waved his hand meaning fir everyone else to fill in the blanks themselves. “And I like to work on cars, things I can do with my hands.”

Heero opened his mouth to ask another question, but Trowa got there first.

“In English you said you wanted to be a forensics detective, that’s interesting. Why would you want to be something like that.” his one visible eyebrow lifted in curiosity.

“I find going in to the mind of murders and serial killers fascinating, I also like studying the different ways they choose to dismember there victims intriguing.” Wufei replied smoothly.

“And the way I see it, being a forensics detective is the best way to do that”

Trowa was looking slightly ill, while Heero made a disgusted face, identical to Quatra’s, Duo looked fascinated, while Merian was In-different.

“But I mainly wish to travel the world, as a archeologist.” he finished, taking another sip of water, not really knowing how to answer all these question, they were so bother some.

“I like classical music, and rock. My hobby is reading, martial arts, and music...” he waved his hand meaning for everyone else to fill in the blanks themselves. “And I like to work on cars, things I can do with my hands.”

Heero opened his mouth to ask another question, but Trowa got there first.

“In English you said you wanted to be a forensics detective, that’s interesting. Why would you want to be something like that.” his one visible eyebrow lifted in curiosity.

“I find going in to the mind of murders and serial killers fascinating, I also like studying the different ways they choose to dismember there victims intriguing.” Wufei replied smoothly.

“And the way I see it, being a forensics detective is the best way to do that”Trowa was looking slightly ill, while Heero made a disgusted face, identical to Quatra’s, Duo looked fascinated, while Merian was In-different.

“But I mainly wish to travel the world, as an archeologist.” he finished, taking another sip of water. Duo jerked his hands from the table, shifted in his seat, then coughed, looking at wufei through long chest nut bangs.

“I think I love you.” he breathed.

Trowa choked on his drink, and Heero glared angrily. Wufei chuckled lightly, biting his bottom lip, and leaning back in his chair. Merian laughed as well, hiding it behind her hand, while Quatra looked puzzled.

Mr. Chang sauntered out the kitchen, looking ruffled and slightly harassed. He wore the same cloths from that morning, and his hair looked chaotic. He yawned widely, running a large hand through his tousled bangs, and began to walk toward the table he knew Merian and Wufei would be sitting at. Women form nearby tables giggled, and batted there eye lashes at him as he passed, men nodded their heads to him in respect, and small children waved. He would wave back and smile, even sticking his tongue out to more playful toddlers, who would mirror his actions, then burst in to a fit of giggles.

The table was a lot fuller then he thought it would be. At least 4 people were sitting, with Merian and Wufei. Some of them were quit, and a few looked to be in conversation.

“Hey, bambinos. Miss Daddy?” Mr. Chang grabbed a seat, sitting, and then kissed Merian on the forehead.

“How’s your day going so far, Sweetheart?” he asked, grabbing Wufei’s thick braid, and swinging it gently. Wufei smiled, leaning into his daddy’s touch, then shrugged. Mr. Chang took it as a sign that is was going fine, making him smile, finally he noticed the other occupants of the table.

“Hello, and who might you guys be?” he questioned politely.

Quatra extended his hand toward Mr. Chang, introducing himself.

“Hello sir, my name is Quatra Winner. I asked Wufei” he stopped and glanced shyly at Wufei

“to come to lunch with me. I wanted to get to know him better.” he finished shyly, glancing at Wufei who looked back at him, making him blush.

Mr. Chang seemed startled at first, then eyed Quatra suspiciously.

“Ah, hm nice to meet you.” he eyed Quatra one more time then turned to the rest.

“Heero Yuy.”

“Trowa Barton”

“Duo Maxwell”

Mr. Chang smiled, at all of them, shaking their hands in turn.

“I bet you guys are hungry. How about I get you something to eat” he paused, when Quatra reached for his wallet to get his credit card. “On the house” Quatra looked up slightly confused, credit card still in hand.

“No worries kid, I won’t charge you...this time” he gave them one last crooked grin and was gone again.

Wufei plucked Quatre’s credit card from his hand and placed it in his wallet, closed it, and put it in his pocket again. Quatra blushed bright red, thanking him quietly, wishing he could just sink into the floor. He couldn’t believe he just made himself look like a complete idiot, and in front of Wufei’s dad too! He didn’t miss the smug looks on Heero’s and Trowa’s face either. Duo was to busy chewing on his thumb nail to really notice anything. Merian rolled her eyes at them, scanning the crowd for her father, while Heero began to talk, everyone felt much more comfortable now...for some reason.

Duo moaned, his eyes closed in pure bliss, happy little tremors rolled up and down his spine, as he opened his mouth for more. Next to him Mr. Chang chuckled.

“I take it you like the coconut shrimp” he implored. His response was a happily withering Duo, making Mr. Chang laugh harder.

“Would you like me to make you a plate to go.” Duo shook his head so hard, they were a little afraid it would come of his neck. The rest of the boys reactions were a lot calmer, even though all of them were in heaven from the first bit.

Wufei took another bite from his lobster roti, then reached over to his sisters plate, picking around at her mango chicken. Eating their fathers cooking was always wonderful, it was were they learned to cook so well, it was a shame their mother couldn’t cook to save her life. Dessert was about to be served, when Mr. Chang chanced a look at his watch, gasping he quickly told the waiter to wrap up the desserts.

“You guys gotta get back to school. You got like, ten minutes, to get back.” when no one moved, he sighed and grabbed one of Merian’s ponytails, and Wufei’s braid. “I said now Peasants!” he growled, while dragging 2 protesting teens out the door by their hair. When he reached the front entrance , he gave them the already wrapped food, and pushed them out. Merian turned to say something but, Mr. Chang turned her back around and literally kicked her out, by placing his foot in the small of her back and pushing. It was done gently though, so all Merian did was stumble forward. A moment later Trowa, Heero, Duo, and Quatre suffered the same fate, only they didn’t have very good balance so they toppled to the ground like dominos. They disentangled quickly, brushing themselves off, trying to regain their cool. Mr. Chang poked his head out the door, one more time to yell:

“and have a great day guys” he blew a kiss and was gone again.

Wufei bent over, causing his butt to apple up, and picked up his fallen bag of food. Straightening again, he grabbed Merian’s wrist and started, in the direction Quatra had parked. Duo scrambled to catch up with them, wanting to start another conversation, the rest were right behind them. Maybe, the rest of the day wouldn’t be so bad after all.

DestineysMistake: Well here it is. I ran out of ideas for the school scene so this is all I got. shrugsChives: Just so you guys know this will not be a 4x5 pairing, I repeat this is not a 4x5 pairing. So for all you guys that love them, were sorry.DestineysMistake: Hope you guys enjoy. Till next time. blows kiss