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" Because You Love It "Written By: Helen Fic 1 in the "Lovers Arc"
Warnings : Heero POV, Sap Pairings : 1+2 / 2+1 Spoilers : None Archive : http://gundam-wing-diaries.150m.com/gw/main_Updates.html Rating: PG Author's Notes: Fic # 1. "Lovers Arc":
a sequel arc to the "Neighbor's Arc". ^^ I seriously thought
I would stop at that last fic but some people wanted me to continue
it. *huggles* Your wish shall be granted! Dedication: Arigato gozaimasu: Angel, Izora Jade,
MOrgan, DSM, Sekra, Ariel, and mustn't forget, Usagi-chan ((who helped
me name this arc ^^)) for replying to my last fic and encouraging
me to continue. Hopefully not as much angst will be in this arc!
Because You Love It
I groan as the morning sunlight penetrates through my
eyelids. I blink sleepily, taking in my surroundings and realizing
that I'm in my room. I yawn, thinking that it is quite strange since
I don't remember returning here the night before. Stretching and rubbing
my eyes, I catch sight of the opposite wall; or rather, what is hanging
on it. I sit up quickly, a small wave of dizziness clouding
my vision for a moment as blood rushes into my brain. I blink... and
blink again in shock. The painting. Masaka... A dream? Hallucination? Suddenly flashes from the night before burst inside
my mind. Duo's phone call... Duo's gift... Duo wanting to stay with
me... Duo going into the guest ro-- I jump out of bed and sprint out of the room. Opening the door right next to my own, I find it empty.
I feel my heart sink. "I thought..." Sighing softly, I gently close
the door and head towards the bathroom. I run my hand through my hair,
confusion building within me. Brushing my teeth and washing up quickly,
I walk out to get breakfast. "Ohayo Heero." I jump at the voice, the voice
I long to hear again and again. "D-Duo," I say in disbelief. He laughs. "Well, who were you expecting?" Duo says,
winking. I stand there, still trying to take in the sight before me,
the fact that *what* had transpired last night, really did happen.
Duo sighs, walks across the kitchen, and gently grabs me by the wrist,
pulling me toward the table. Gesturing me to sit, he then places my
breakfast in front of me. "Eat up and change....." he smiles again.
"...I'm taking you somewhere today." As the shock wears
off I smile back, and quickly bite into a syrup-covered chocolate-chip
pancake. ~*~*~*~*~ We're heading back to the park. I can feel myself smiling
even more because this time it's different; now, Duo is walking alongside
me, whistling and swinging a picnic basket. As we near it, I can hear the voices of other people...
bringing back memories of what I thought was my last day here a month
before... when I thought I was leaving it behind forever. I was right
in a way; it really did have no meaning without Duo here. Soon, we reach the entrance to the park and I am still
in awe at the breathtaking site. Seems like the Sakuras are always
blooming, always drifting, always falling. But... now it seems that the people here are obstructing
them. It doesn't feel right. I want to go back to the very first time
I came here, before anyone knew about this place. The time when it
was just me and Duo, quiet and alone together. "Come on Heero. It's just a bit farther."
Taking my hand, he leads me further into the park. I start to feel
warm as I look at our clasped hands. It just feels... so right. Walking deeper and deeper into the park, we hardly meet
anyone else. Seems that no one wishes to venture far from the entrance
and that the blossoming Sakura trees there are enough for them. But
nothing there can ever be enough for me... without Duo. Now that I
am with him, it is more than enough... even if we are to travel to
a barren desert. As he begins to slow down he lightly places his hand
over my eyes, covering them completely just like the first time with
the blindfold. I think he enjoys surprising me. Coming to a stop,
he slowly removes his hand and my breath hitches once again. We are definitely far from the entrance... perhaps far
from the park as well. There on top of a grassy hill, is a single
Sakura tree, the largest I've ever seen. With the branches swaying
slightly, the blossoms lose their delicate grip to take off in the
gentle breeze. "Come on, Heero." He smiles at me before grasping
onto my hand again, eagerly pulling me to the top and under the shade. ~*~*~*~*~ After placing all the random trash from the delicious
lunch he had packed into the picnic basket, Duo places his hands behind
his head and lies back on the large, thin blanket. After a moment's
hesitation, I follow. He closes his eyes and sighs softly. Looking
at him, I can't help but smile. "I like it here," he says, opening his eyes
and turning to look at me. I feel warmth rising to my face as I realize
the close proximity between the two of us. He doesn't seem to notice,
so he continues, "Nice and quiet.Unlike out there." he gestures
in the general direction of the park. "If you'd like Heero, we
can make this our... 'secret spot.'" He rolls onto his side,
his hand propping his head as he continues to stare at me with shining
eyes. I swallow nervously under his gaze, my face growing
hotter and hotter. "I... I'd like that... very much," I
manage to say in response. He smiles widely. ~*~*~*~*~ A few moments of peaceful silence relaxes me to an almost
lethargic state. But then Duo sits up. "Hey, Heero. Wanna do something fun?" His
eyes dance with mischief. "Something fun?" I question him. Giving it
a thought, I smile and nod. He quickly grabs my hand and pulls me up with him. We walk out from under the shade and into the soft grass. Stopping for a second, he bends over to remove his shoes, gesturing me to do the same. Experimentally, I step on the grass, feeling how cool
it is, how it bends under my feet only to straighten slowly when I
remove them, making the imprints temporary. I follow Duo a bit farther away from the tree, wondering
what surprise he has in mind this time. Finally stopping, he turns
to me and grins. "Ready?" A simple question that holds so much
mystery... so much uncertainty of what will happen. But never any
fear, because I can never... *will* never, be afraid anymore. I nod. Smiling once again, he comes close to me. Reaching out,
he encircles my waist and pushes me forward... hard. In panic, I lose
my balance and fall over, him following my descent onto the grass.
As my side makes contact with the tiny yielding blades I finally notice
the sloping edge of the hilltop. Immediately we begin to roll down. Faster... grass... sky... clouds... tree... Sakuras...
Duo... faster... Reaching the bottom, Duo rolls off me, and bursts out
laughing. Coming out of my momentary state of shock and surprise,
I turn to look up the hill where we were just seconds before. It was...
so thrilling, so refreshing, so... overwhelming. Joy courses through me like a bolt of lightning and
I let loose my own laughter as well. It seems an eternity passed before I finally got it
to subside. Looking back at Duo I see him smiling more brilliantly
than ever before. Brushing my bangs a bit, he quietly sings. "Kimi ga aisuru mono ni... Itsuka kitto boku waratte
yukou." Leaning into his touch I close my eyes and quietly translate
for him, happiness running through me. "One day, I'll surely laugh for you... Because
you love it." Owari ~ * ~ Author's Notes: *tears well up* I've never done the
whole rolling-down-the-hill thing ((all I ever did was walk barefoot
on grass... *sigh* I miss doing that...)) But my god, I'm such a sap.
Does anyone recognize the song? On to fic 2 in the Lovers Arc: Never Again |
