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"Cross Country"Written By: t-shirt Disclaimer: Gundam Wing and its characters are
copyright to Sunrise, Bandai, Sotsu Agency, and associated parties.
I make no money with this fic. Rating: R Warnings: Fluff, mild angst, silliness, gross
abuse of amusement park rides *grin* Beta’ed by the marvelous Mechante! *hugs
sweets* ^-^ Pairings: 1x2, 3x4, R+all Summary: A mission to protect the Queen of the
Universe leads the five Gundam pilots on the cross country adventure
of a lifetime. " Cross Country"
Ch 5
"Thanks," I told her accepting the hot tea she'd made me. "Is everything all right between you and Hiiro?" she asked. I remembered the confrontation the previous day and smiled for her. "We've had worse fights." "I can imagine," she chuckled. "He usually gets over it," I explained, sipping my tea. "Usually?" "Well... so far." I was hoping she wasn't going to be the one thing he couldn't forgive me for. "He's an amazing man," she sighed and I heard a bell go off in my head. "He thinks you're pretty special, too," I grinned. "Me?" she laughed. "He almost killed me four times." "Don't hold that against him," I told her, smiling as I folded up in the corner of the couch. "He's wanted to kill me dozens of times." "Somehow I doubt that," she chuckled. "You're all he ever wants to talk about." The comment struck me dumb. Hadn't that been what he had said about her? "Was Hilde able to help those people?" she asked. "Umm... I don't know. I was sort of breaking the rules to call her while on an assignment," I explained but my mind was still on her last comment. "It hardly feels like a special agent escort with you along," she smiled. My bell was ringing a little flat all of a sudden. "I think Hiiro would have preferred I stayed in bed," I chuckled. "Be that as it may," she replied and a little voice in my head went `wait` but she apparently didn't hear it. "You've managed to turn what had promised to be another boring transfer into a lovely little vacation." I didn't know what to say so I just listened while she smiled, laid her hand gently on top of mine and said, "Thank you." "You're... welcome," I replied uncertainly. Her hand was cool and smooth, delicate to the extreme compared to Hiiro's or the guys. I was afraid to move lest I break it or something, then she laughed softly and withdrew it on her own. "We've still got three days," I reminded her, trying to move the conversation along. "Is there anything you would like to do?" "Well," she sighed, cocking her head in thought, then blushed softly and pished as she waved her tiny hand. "No... it's silly." "We're in the middle of nowhere with nothing to do for the next three days," I grinned. "Silly is first on the go list out here." "Well," she began again unable to really look at me as her face pinked darker. "I've always wanted to... go dancing." Dancing? She did that every week, I didn't get it. "That shouldn't be too hard to set up," I smiled retrieving my laptop. "I'm sure there's a ball room between here and..." "No," she shook her head and I felt something heavy drop into the pit of my stomach when she rolled her eyes up and I saw this evil little light playing in their depths as she smiled and explained, "I mean clubbing." Oh shit. That's all I could think. Oh shit. Hiiro would castrate me. Hell, he'd castrate me, shove my balls down my throat and feed me to an angry wolverine. "Relena," I chuckled nervously. "I don't think..." "I know, it was wrong of me to ask," she sighed so depressingly it tore at my heart to think of her imprisoned in her ivory tower with nothing but dreams of a life she would never be allowed to lead. "Hey," I smiled, touching her arm supportively but the moment I felt the smoothness of her skin under my fingertips I drew it away. "There's nothing wrong about wanting to enjoy your life. Not even if you're the Queen of the Universe," I grinned and was happy that I got the smile. "I am not the `Queen of the Universe'," she chuckled, rolling her big, blue eyes. "There are some that will never be able to see you as anything less," I smiled and though I had been speaking of Hiiro her eyes warmed over dangerously so I found myself promising, "I'll see what I can do," just to move things in a different direction. She thanked me and took my empty teacup away before retiring and leaving me to build my gallows in peace. Clubbing. Princess Proper wanted to go clubbing. I opened a map and groaned when I realized we would have to go straight through Nevada on our present course. If there was anywhere on the planet one could have a righteous `clubbing` experience it was Las Vegas. Had it been anyone but Relena I would have been setting up something indecently delicious considering the opportunity but it was the Vice Foreign Minister and the most highly respected politician known to man I was dealing with, not to mention the inevitability of my own pain when Hiiro found out, so I looked for somewhere out of the way. Somewhere that wouldn't be too wild that might still provide Her Highness with a cheap thrill but while I was typing up the itinerary and reserving tickets to a ballet I thought she might enjoy, my fingers stopped cold. If it were anyone else but Relena I would have been making sure it was a night that would not soon be forgotten. That thought made me a little ill when I stopped to think about it, because that's exactly what always happened to her. Everyone was always trying so hard to keep her safe or impress her she never got a chance to just kick her shoes off and be a teenage girl. She was on `vacation` as the case may be, there had been absolutely no sign of any danger on the entire trip and she was in the company of not only the five most dangerous people alive, we were all young, hot and more than capable of taking the city by storm. I grinned, hit the clear button and started over. If Miss Relena Peacecraft wanted to go clubbing she was in for the night of her life. "Duo? What in the world are you doing?" "Mornin, Quat," I smiled tying off the last of the wiring to the chassis of the camper before I crawled out from under it and brushed the dirt off. "What were you doing under there?" he asked again, peering beneath our mobile habitat. "Granting wishes," I smirked, looking him over in a way that made him take a wary step back and ask... "What're you up to?" To which I replied with a wide grin as I wiped the grime off my hands, "Ever tried on a girdle?" It wasn't all that hard to talk him into going along with my plan. He was almost as determined as I was to see to it that Relena got her chance at a taste of life while the getting was good. Out of all of us, he understood well the strength of the walls that contained her and how unforgiving they were when it came to one’s own personal enjoyment, so along about three in the afternoon when we were well over the Utah border, he moseyed up to the cab and whispered something in his lover’s ear that soon had us pulling off the highway and headed for the nearest mall. "Why do we need to stop so early?" Wufei was grumbling while Quatre and I got ready for our little jaunt into the twilight zone in the back. "We need supplies," I answered, making sure the door was shut securely while my partner in crime poured himself into one of Bella's mini skirts. "We have everything we need," Hiiro commented. "Not us," I told them. "For the girls." "Are we there yet?" Quatre called to his lover. "Five minutes," Trowa replied, sounding highly amused and he hadn't even seen us yet. "I don't understand why we can't all go," Wufei groused as I touched up my make up in the mirror. "Sorry, guys," I smiled, winking at Quatre who looked stunning in Relena's pink top before I threw the door open and grinned, "Ladies only." Wufei stood up gasping in shock while Trowa swerved in his attempt to get a decent look and Hiiro fell flat on his ass. Bella had supplied a pretty little hat for Quatre to hide his short hair but I'd only had to take mine down and rearrange it. The crown ponytail only held about half of it while the rest was left loose to cascade down my back, which made it a good six inches longer than when braided. Quatre is actually thicker than me but it doesn't usually show as much as it did with him in the mini skirt and me wearing Relena's slacks. Now, she is thinner than me so they sort of looked more like they had been painted on but that worked with the high crop blouse Bella had loaned me so it was ok. My usual boots fit right in with my outfit but Quatre had borrowed a pair of Bella's sandals and we were both painted with rouge and mascara so that not even Une would have been able to pick us out of a crowd. "I think I want my skirt back," Bella chuckled. "Really?" Quatre smiled, turning to check out his ass and Trowa swerved again when he turned back to get a look. "Duo?" Wufei breathed, looking me over carefully. "What?" I asked, smoothing my clothes and checking my hair self-consciously. "Is my seam crooked or something?" "You actually intend to go out in public like that?" he asked incredulously. "The girls want to go shopping," I replied defensively. "Hiiro," he whined. "You can't let him wander around like that! He'll draw the attention of every male within a five mile radius!" "What?" I barked, trying not to laugh my ass off. I was afraid of what Hiiro would say but he appeared to still be a tad stunned. "We're going to be going places that would seem odd for a guy," I explained. "`Scuse me," Trowa said softly as he had parked and was headed for the blushing Quatre. "Slow down, Lover boy," I laughed, snagging his shirt. "He's already got a date." "That should be illegal," Trowa grinned, looking the blond over like he wished he had a spoon. "I believe in some states it is," Wufei supplied. "Ladies, if you please?" I chuckled, hoping to get us out of there before Hiiro's mind came back from wherever it had gone. We made it outside and five yards away before I heard him shout my name. Fighting with Hiiro had been penciled in on the list in several places on my overall plan but I had hoped to skip it if possible, so when I turned to face him it was with a bright smile and an expression of utmost innocence. "Yes?" He stopped as if he'd hit a brick wall, his eyes darting to Relena and back to me then to the ground and back to me again. I was starting to get dizzy so I raised a brow at him and he wiped his palms on his jeans as he choked out a quiet, "Be careful," and disappeared back in the camper. Wufei looked like he'd eaten a porcupine for lunch and Trowa still looked like he wanted to make Quatre his next meal so I put Hiiro's strange behavior out of mind and got the hell out of there. I hate to admit it but without the terrible trio, though that's not fair to Trowa but Quatre is more fun when he's not worried about displeasing his mate, we had a blast. Some of the things Relena insisted on trying on shouldn't be allowed outside the bedroom but I finally talked her into something more appropriate. The upside was that it didn't show any naked skin; the down was that it was so tight it didn't have to. Still, it was the most conservative thing she had looked at, but I still say the bikini was less provocative. It was a sure bet no one in the Earth’s Sphere was going to recognize her dressed like that though so we headed for the food court while Quatre let Bella finish picking out her ensemble. A man there insisted on buying us an ice cream and I ended up having to step on his toe when he tried to pinch my ass then I had to talk the Princess out of piercing her eyebrow to add to her disguise. We did end up with a clip on brow stud however, and Bella got her belly button done. Then it was off to the accessory shop where black chokers and chain belts were purchased along with a feather boa of hot pink and black and a leather jacket I would have sold a sibling for if I'd had one. Relena insisted on buying it for me and since it was going to be perfect for my role as her bodyguard, as strange as that seemed, when we got to Vegas, I let her. A quick stop by the salon changed our pretty blonde Minister into a raven haired beauty which so made her blue eyes stand out she barely resembled a human being. Alien is what came to mind, some sort of beautiful alien creature you might see on the cover of a fantasy novel. The entire trip took a little over three hours so supper was ready when we burst through the door in a giggling mass of pampered, frivolous fun. "I think you broke his toe!" Bella was laughing. "He shouldn't have tried to pinch my ass," I laughed, dumping our bags on the floor. "Someone assaulted you?" Hiiro stood to ask, then got a look at Relena and sat back down. "Just some flirt," I snickered at his expression. "Nothing we couldn't handle," Quatre smiled but gasped as Trowa suddenly embraced him and lifted him off the floor to carry him toward the back. "I believe the lady wants her skirt back," was the last thing we heard before the door slid shut. "You should change, too," Wufei commented, looking offended by my attire. "Why?" I smiled, turning my ass toward him. "Doesn't it suit me?" His eyes tracked my movement as I slowly bent over and the next thing I knew he had slapped my ass and I was suddenly holding Hiiro back so he didn't rip his arm off. "Chill out!" I laughed, though my gut was tied in knots as I pushed against his superior strength and Wufei helped things along by commenting sulkily... "He started it." "Geez! Hiiro, come on," I soothed and he started to back off. "He was only kidding around." "This day is over," he stated clearly. "Wufei, find a suitable park for the night and you," he said burrowing into my skull with is gaze. "Wash that stuff off and get changed." I gaped at him while he joined Wufei in the cab, but did as he had ordered when we were under weigh. Once we were tucked in for the night he told Wufei to stay with the girls without allowing the drawing of the straws and rushed everyone to their respective corners as quickly as possible. I had no idea what to think or feel when he lay down next to me and gathered me into his arms. "Hiiro?" "What," he snipped as if challenging me to say something. "Are you... ok?" I asked cautiously. He hesitated then tucked me a little closer before he asked, "Did he hurt you?" "He never even touched me," I chuckled. "What's this all about? You know I can handle myself." "His intentions were... he thought..." "I was a girl?" "..." "That didn't make me anymore vulnerable," I reasoned. "He hit on you." "So?" I snorted. "It's not like guys haven't hit on me before." "Since when?" he demanded, sitting up to peer down at me and I suddenly couldn't catch my breath. "Lots of times," I breathed, though if asked I wasn't sure if I could recall any with my mind all clouded like that. He considered me for a time then lay back down and pulled me close against him as he mumbled, "I suppose they would." "Hiiro?" My chest felt like it was going to dissipate and blow away with the wind. "Hn?" "................................" What did I want to say? "Duo?" he said softly, rising above me again but this time it wasn't so far and I was instantly lost in his eyes. My breath came in short and silent as his head tilted toward mine and he rested his forehead on my cheek before he quietly confessed, "I don't know what to do." There was a flame burning inside me, a heat that seemed to have waited forever for him to give it life and I felt it exhale from my body when I asked, "About wha...?" I never got to finish the question, however, as he was suddenly kissing me and that flame instantly flared into a raging inferno. It was so hot, so completely overwhelming I barely noticed my arms wrapping around his neck as my mouth hungrily devoured his. My reaction had apparently been more than he was expecting because he seemed suddenly unable to think clearly as his hand kept moving up and down my body then stopping to cradle my face as he kissed me only to move down my chest again over my hip and around to cup my ass. I think it was when I pushed my hips forward into him that he finally chose a direction and his hand slipped under my shirt. I hissed, gasping at the heat of his palm, the rough pads of his finger tips as they brushed over soft, sensitive skin and stoked the fire burning inside me. There was no other thought than the ultimate pleasure having him touch me like that brought. I had never cared for anyone the way I cared for him, had never felt anything so strong as the bond that was forming between us. He didn't hesitate to take things to a deeper level when I responded favorably to his roaming explorations. I had never wanted anything more than to feel his hands on me, to know the pleasure his touch could bring and was in no way disappointed when he took us to another plane of reality by removing the barrier of clothes between us and bringing our bodies together. There was a strange energy that passed between us where our bodies touched and I thought I might hyperventilate when he began to stroke us together; his kisses became erratic as the thick blanket of passion drowned us in its incredible heat. Everything was good, sublime and climbing steadily skyward until his hand slipped between my legs and I felt his fingertips brush over my ass. "Ah!" I gasped, arching back as my body was slammed with an incredible, tingling wave of heat. "Sorry," he breathed, pulling away. "No!" I barked. "Please." I couldn't even speak clearly. "Duo?" "Please," was all I could manage but the spreading of my legs appeared to convey my meaning and he growled deeply as his hand returned and drove me completely out of my mind. I was utterly lost, my body forcing my mouth to beg for things I didn't hardly understand but I knew I wanted more from him. I wanted to feel him inside me. I wanted to see his eyes full of desire and wanting me. I needed it to come full circle and didn't stop until the sanity had bled from his eyes and been replaced by an incurable hunger that begged him to slip between my legs and make me a part of him forever. It hurt but I didn't care. It felt so damn good to have him there, to feel his heart beat as he seated himself deep within the walls of my most intimate offering, it just didn't matter. His arms pushed my legs up raising my hips and he kissed me as he began to move. I learned what true perfection felt like that night, how beautifully two human beings are when they melt into one and the ultimate purpose of my life. Hiiro had shown it to me just as my heart had always longed for him to do. The euphoria didn't end with the climax of our joining; it merely softened and spread out like a warm blanket over our sated forms. I held him cradled gently to my chest, his body still damp but silent, save for his slightly elevated breathing. "I love you," he said at length and it made me laugh as I ran my fingers through his hair. "Guess I should have told you that first," he chuckled, lifting his head to look at me. "I figure it out on my own," I smiled and he sighed and buried his head in my chest again. That's when it all started to settle in and I thought for the first time about the consequences of our actions. How was Relena going to cope? There had been a time I was certain the two of them would end up together, then on this trip it seemed she had taken an interest in me. Either way, she was in for a let down after what had happened and I didn't fancy having to break it to her. "Duo?" he asked, having sensed my changing mood. "We have to tell her," I replied, kissing his head gently. He sighed then nodded and I felt his arms tighten before I added, "But let’s wait until after we reach LA." "Why?" he asked, rising up to look at me quizzically. I smiled and kissed him and rolled over so he could spoon against my back as I explained, "Let her enjoy the rest of her vacation." I dreamed some pretty weird shit that night but none of it was as bazaar as waking up with Hiiro's mouth nibbling my ear. For a second I thought the world had gone awry but then it all started to come back and made a beeline for southern regions. I still couldn't believe it, not even while he was working me into a lather and stealing my breath away. He wanted me, he actually wanted <i>me</i> and fairly badly, from what I could tell. His touches started out tentative at first but, with the evidence of my surrender, became bold and hungry and before I quite knew what was happening we lay dripping with sweat while he milked the last of the energy from our bodies and I wondered if the rest of the world would just forget about us if we just stayed there forever. "Let’s take a vacation." "We're on vacation," I giggled, tightening my hold as he pressed himself more firmly against me. "Just the two of us," he chuckled and I sighed happily when he began laying little kisses along my neck. "You just want to hole up somewhere and fornicate like bunnies." "That, too," he grinned. I hugged him for no other reason than I was just... happy. "Duo?" he asked after a time. "Are you sure?" "You honestly think I'd be here if I wasn't?" I snorted. "But... Relena..." "I still can't believe you chose me over her," I sighed, pulling him tighter. "She's known for a long time there could never be anything between us," he explained. She knew he was gay? Did that explain her transference of affection onto me? I was his best friend, if she fell in love with me it would keep her close to him? Or something along those lines... it was very confusing. He must have been thinking along the same lines because his next comment was... "But she seems to have grown very fond of you." I wasn't about to take the rap on my own. "She's important to you, too," I countered, because I sure couldn't deny I liked the girl. It must have been the wrong thing to say because he squeezed me tight and asked again. "Come away with me." "Let’s get through this trip first ok?" I chuckled. He nodded and kissed me. I froze solid when I heard the camper door open. Some small amount of relief seeped into me when I identified Wufei’s barefoot steps but it suddenly became imperative that we separate. "Duo?" he chuckled, rolling off when I pushed him. "We should get up," told him, peering nervously out of the tent while I gathered my clothes. "Why?" He was laying there buck naked, smelling like sex and smiling at me. "Afraid of getting caught?" "It's none of their business," I grumbled, tossing him his pants. His smile faltered but I wasn't in the mood to argue with him. Everything was moving just a little too fast for me already, the last thing I needed was for Relena to find out about us before we'd had a chance to explain. I left him to dress on his own and went to help Wufei unhook. My mind kept wavering between the danger of proceeding with my plan, both to Relena because of the threats and to myself when Hiiro realized what I'd done, and what had happened between my partner and me. Sex, I decided, was seriously underrated. I had to wipe the stupid grin from my face more than once as memories of him danced in my mind. There wasn't much chance of ever getting tired of that part and since he was already my best friend I felt that we had a pretty bright future ahead of us, if we could get through the night, that is.
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