Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Wallflower ❯ Chapter 6

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

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Gundam wing Characters, but that doesn’t mean I can’t dream...eyes mist over and looks some where far off
Note: I decided I might as well post the second half of the chapter on the same day. I might not be posting for a while. So here you go. Enjoy.

Long thick ropes hung from the high ceiling all the way down to the floor. Soothing classical music played in the back round. The room itself was filled with hoops, stands, floor mats, and other things you might find in a gymnasts training room, the pool connected to it was out back. Huge arched doorways led to a stone balcony facing the east garden. The large double doors were currently opened, allowing a light breeze to fill the room.

Mrs. Chang hung from two long pieces of rope, high on the ceiling. Her thick hair was pulled back in a high pony tail, that she used for training, for her outfit she wore a pair of shorts, and a tank top. She was in the middle of a soothing Martial/Aerial routine when the rooms large oak doors swung open. Merian stomped into the room, seemingly oblivious of her mother presence. She hadn’t bothered to change out of her school cloths yet. Merian threw her book bag on one of the thick training mats, as she walked over to the balcony for some fresh air. Mrs. Chang stared at her daughter for a few moments, before shifting her position to a more comfortable one.

“Have a bad day, Sweet Pea?” she cooed, trying not to turn her daughters anger on her. Merian turned to her mother sharply, and pouted.

“Mama, you won’t believe what my English teacher did.” she screamed. Her face was beginning to turn red she was so angry. She turned around in circles, her fist balled so tightly her knuckles were white. Mrs. Chang looked down at her daughter, then switched her position on the rope. It wasn’t that she didn’t care what her daughter was saying, it was just she could be very melo dramatic at times. Merian stared at her mother for a moment, then threw her hands in the air in disgust. It was unbelievable how alike her brother and mother could be at times.

“He actually paired me with Hilde. Hilde Augh ” Merian turned away in disgust. “She is the worst partner ever. All she does is sit and let everyone else do the work.” Merian plopped down into one of the floor mats, a look of utter defeat on her face. Mrs. Chang stared at her daughter for a moment, then jumped down to the floor gracefully. Swiftly grabbed her daughter by the back of her shirt, very much like how a cat would grab its kitten. Gently she cradled her daughter to her and patted her head and back. Merian sighed and relaxed against her mothers warmth.

“You know this is the same thing Wufei did when I told him.”Mrs. Chang chuckled, and rubbed her daughters head. No matter how much Merian whined, she still managed to look cute.

“Go change. We’ll work out together.”

Merian nodded her head, and left the room, her head and shoulder slumped, as she sulked. Mrs. Chang waited until Merian fully left the room, before she giggled. Merian thought she was unreadable but really she wasn’t. Her mother and just about every one else in the house knew, that Merian really liked Hilde, and would love to be friends with her one day. But the opportunity never arrived until now. Mrs. Chang only hoped that her daughter got what she wished for.
Duo stood out side of a large and rather impressive house. He vaguely wondered why he never saw this place before. He lived on the same block, for almost all his life, and yet he still managed to completely over look this house. Timidly he raised his hand and rang the door bell, next to the houses huge front doors. When no one answered right away he pressed the button again. In only a minute the door was swung open by a red faced and yelling Merian.

“I’m telling you Professor Khusandra hates me. Why else would he pair me with-...oh hello.” Merian stopped yelling and smiled at Duo. Who smiled back in return.

“Come in Duo. Wufei will be down in a few moments.” with that she turned and walked down the long hallway, and made a left, completely disappearing around a corner. Duo shuffled nervously, and fiddled with end of his braid. Every few seconds he would look up at the stair case, hoping to see Wufei. He nearly jumped out of his skin when Merian poked her head out from the corner she had just turned around, and called him.

“What are you doing by the door?” Duo opened his mouth to reply, but Merian cut him off.

“Come on, and wait in the living room.” she disappeared again, leaving Duo with no option but to obey.

The living room-or was it a parlor- was huge, and decorated for nothing but comfort. In the middle of the room, was a large plasma screen t.v, surrounded by large cushy couches. Merian lounged on a stool closest to a open window, a half done easel infront of her. She waved Duo to come sit, when he stood in the doorway awkwardly. They sat there in comfortable silence for a few minutes, until someone tapped Duo on the shoulder. Startled, Duo whirled around quickly, nearly taking an eye out with his braid, and fell of the couch. Above him someone giggled. A shadow hovered over Duo for a moment until something jumped at him and attached itself to his face. Duo startled shriek was cut of by a wiggling ball of black fur. Midnight mewled softly and began licking Duo face happily. Wufei giggled again before gently pulling Midnight off of Duo’s face, and placing her on his shoulder. Immediatly she stretched her body across his shoulders and began buffing her head against his neck.

“I think she likes you.” Merian chirped, as her brother grabbed the front if Duo’s shirt and hauled him up. Duo looked a little dazed as he found himself, from the floor to his feet in 2 seconds. Wufei let him go and walked toward out of the room, toward the front door. Wufei paused by the door and picked up a tool kit, and his keys. Duo had to run to keep up with him. The walk to Duo’s house was short and quiet, with glancing nervously at Wufei every few minutes. He hated it when people didn’t talk, it made him nervous, though some how with Wufei it felt nice.
Duo’s house was only a block and a half from Wufei’s so it was only a ten minute walk. The garage door was wide open, enabling anyone to see the broken down car inside. It was a nice car, but it looked like it had seen better days. For one, there was a huge oil slick underneath it, and the engine was on a table next to it. Two of the tires had no air in it, and it looked like it was in serious need of a paint job. Wufei walked straight to the engine and began to examine it. After a few moments he turned and checked the oil slick. Wufei was bent over at the waist, unconsciously giving Duo full view of his ass. Which was just fine with other boy. Finally he straightened and wiped his hands on a oil rag he found on the floor. Duo stared at him expectantly, when it became clear Wufei wasn’t going to say anything, Duo started to ramble.

“Um, I know it needs a paint job and all, you know. And we just gotta change the oil so it won't leak anymore, and the engine seems fine really. All you gotta do is, you know...put it back in. But...you know. I wanted a second opinion.” Duo trailed off pathetically, and began to shift from heel to toes over and over again. “So what do you think.”Wufei turned his head toward Duo, his bangs covering the smirk on his face.

“That next time, when you want to talk to someone.” he paused to completely turn toward Duo as he finished. He placed one hand on his hip, and used the other to push his bangs from his face.

“Don’t make up some story about not knowing what to do with your broken car. When your family owns the biggest car repair business on town.” Wufei pushed the rest of his bangs from his face, and quirked the sides of his mouth in an attempt to not laugh in Duo’s face. Duo’s mouth snapped shut in a loud click, it had been open half way though Wufei’s reply. He smiled and tilted his head forward to cover his eyes, with his bangs, and covered his mouth with his hand.

“Alright you got me.” he chuckled low in his throat, slowly he ran his tongue over his teeth, and grinned at Wufei, his head still tilted downward. “So...what, you probably think I’m an ass.”

Wufei looked down at his black colored nails, puckering his mouth in a sorry attempt not to laugh. Finally a giggle managed to escape, making Wufei drop his head and bend over slightly.

“No, I don’t.” he admitted. “Idiot is more the word.”Duo buried his face deeper in to his palm, and cocked his head to the side.

“Alright I deserved that. So do you wanna go to lunch or something anyway?”

“You got balls, boy.” Wufei purred. “My house, I’ll cook. Yes or No?” Wufei gave him an ‘any questions’ look, and waited for Duo’s decision. Duo looked down at Wufei and smirked, his eyes twinkling mischievously.

“Oh my, how forward of you Wufei.” he cooed, and fluttered his eyelashes playfully. “Asking a gentleman to your home, on the first date.” Dramatically Duo raised a hand and laid it on his chest, looking scandalized. “That is not the way a lady should act my dear.” Duo waggled a finger at Wufei disapprovingly, who in turn smiled.

“Hmm..no it most definitely is not. But I assure you kind sir that I am no lady.” Wufei winked at Duo, before sauntering past him, and making his way down to street, toward his house again.
The kitchen was impressive, it looked like it was used quit often, and was built for someone who needed a lot of room, and knew what they were doing. Wufei stood by the marble top island, and cut some vegetables, as Duo watched from his stool. All of Wufei’s movements were quick and graceful, as he cut the ingredients, then moving them aside to put in the large pot next to him. Duo had been chatting on about nothing, for a few minutes, every once and a while Wufei would say something, or shake his head, to show he was listening.

“So tell me a little more about your old school.” Duo leaned over the table, to look in the almost full pot of spices and vegetables. Wufei walked toward the fridge and began pulling out some meat, as he talked.

“The Academy, as you know is for music and arts. My daddy went there when he was in school, so did my mom. But that was in her senior year after she moved her from London. It was how they met.” he pulled out of the fridge, and handed some ingredients to Duo as he kicked the door closed, balancing the food in the crook of his arms. “I play the piano and Violin mainly. I also cook, and have a background of studying archaeology and global history.” Duo placed he food on the table, listening carefully to every word his companion said.

“I never pictured you as the Archaeologist type.”Wufei smirked and began to dice the meat.

“No one ever does. Please put that on the stove.” he pointed to the pot, next to him. Duo picked it up easily, and placed it on the large stove behind Wufei, then turned and waited for the rest of Wufei’s explanation.
“I guess I like it because, my Poopa on my mama’s side has been studying in that field all his life.” Wufei smiled gently when he mentioned his Poopa. “So I have tons of memories of him in his library, filled with artifacts and books of ancient history. It was kind of embedded in me since I was tiny.” his smile grew sweeter, as he drifted to a place in his memory, full of old leather bond books, and the faint smell of whisky.

“That sounds really nice.” Duo whispered, as he watched Wufei drop the finely diced meat into the now bubbling pot on the stove. Wufei turned and smiled crookedly at Duo, his eyes twinkling beautifully. He may look darkly beautiful when blank faced, but he was breath taking when smiling. It was something Duo wanted to keep in his memory.

“So tell me about you now”

Duo watched the pot bubble, inhaling the wonderful scent of good food. He really didn’t know if he wanted to talk about himself, all that much.

“I really like cooking, and playing the piano. Ever since I was really small, I would sit in my parents study, by the grande Baby Piano. And...” he laughed quietly, and placed his hand on the smooth counter top, positioning his hands, as if he was playing the piano. “I would press all the keys over and over again. Trying to do a song that I heard, based from memory. I would stay there for hours until I got the song right.” he lay his palm flat on the cool surface, looking at it with a small frown. He didn’t finish what he was saying, just continued staring at his hand.
“And?” Wufei’s gentle voice rose like smoke, breaking Duo out of his less then pleasant memories.
“And their you go.” he ripped his hand from the counter top and grinned at Wufei. “Now you know a little something about me.”

Wufei tilted his head to the side, his eyes trained on Duo thoughtfully. He could see right through that smile, straight to the pain underneath. But he didn’t question any further. It wasn’t that he didn’t care, but if Duo was ever going to tell him it would take time and gentle coaxing. And if it took time, then Wufei would wait. Something about Duo made him want to keep him around.
Wufei turned toward the stove, and lifted the lid of the pot, slowly his stirred it’s contents, then placed the lid back. Duo feared he had said something, and was quick to explain or apologize. However when he opened his mouth, he had to close it right away. Apparently Wufei had seen his rambling coming from a mile away, so he popped a piece of cooked chicken on Duo mouth. Forcing him to close it again and chew. Slowly Duo chewed the chicken, his eyes dropping in pure bliss, as he moaned at the wonderful taste.

“I’ll take that as a compliment.” Wufei wiped his hands clean on a dish towel, eyeing Duo in amusement. He never tired of people turning into goo, over his cooking.

Duo looked at the over head clock, and sighed. It read five minuted after 9, and he really needed to get home. He didn’t want to, he liked being at Wufei’s house and talking to him. The entire place felt so warm, and full of love, that is was soothing to him. Much different from the way his house felt.
“Well I have to go.” he got up half heartedly. “I have to get home, before my mom gets mad.” slowly he made his way toward the front door, his head bowed slightly. Wufei followed him out, thinking to himself.

“You wanna come over tomorrow?” Wufei asked, his voice low. Duo looked at him hopefully, but stopped quickly, he really didn’t want to get his hopes up.

“Really?”

Wufei leaned against a the wall, he lifted the bangs from his face with left hand, his right on his hip.

“Yes. I have a bike in the garage that needs fixing and I wanted to know what you think.” he smirked at Duo knowingly. Duo just had to laugh at that comment. The thought of Wufei using the exact same comment he used early that day was hilarious to him.

“Yeah, I’ll look at it. See you tomorrow.”

Wufei stood in the door way, waving at Duo as he walked down the street. He might be wrong and all, but this looked like the beginnings of a good friendship.
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