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"Rolling Thunder"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: NC 17 Warnings: just about everything? lol ok, ok umm
Angst, Fluff, Lemons of the not too graphic kind, Insta-Obsession
^-^, Casual sex (Fei-baby’s havin’ a good time ^_^) Ssssap
*pulls fingers free of sticky keyboard*, AU/College Break/Romantic
Adventure, Pairings: 1x2, 3x4, 5x uh… anyone that’ll lie down? lol, 5x13 Beta’ed by Mechante Fille Summary: Hiiro is coerced by his college buddies
to take a reluctant holiday to the beautiful islands of Hawaii but
soon finds himself hopelessly infatuated by a pair of fiery, violet
eyes. " Rolling Thunder " Ch 2 The girls excused themselves after lunch, giddily heading upstairs to shower and retrieve their charge cards for an afternoon of shopping, leaving Wufei with a clean slate he quickly turned over as he headed for the pool and a group of lovely co-eds. Having introduced himself to the young ladies, he was preparing to weed out any who might offer a bit of fun when four out of five of them suddenly gasped, one dropping the towel in her hand as jaws fell and eyes widened. A quick glance over his shoulder brought a large grin to the Chinese boy’s face when it confirmed the source of their astonishment. “Hey! Hiiro!” he called, smiling wider at the hunger in the cumulative gaze as the Japanese boy finished pulling his shirt over his head. “Do the jackknife!” Hiiro shook his head, reaching for the button of his pants, removing them to reveal small but loose fitting swimming trunks beneath. Wufei chuckled, shaking his head upon hearing a small gasp from the girl who had dropped her towel. The Japanese boy simply had no idea how attractive he was. It was a bit disappointing when he simply dove into the deep end of the pool but Wufei’s melancholy lasted only a moment as his gaze flicked upward for no apparent reason and caught sight of a beautiful face with a long braid studying the surface of the water from a balcony. When Hiiro appeared above the water again the person shifted and retreated back inside the room but not before Wufei grinned and made a note of that long braid. Hiiro swam for a time, simply enjoying the strong rays of the sun. He had always been drawn to the heavy contrasts of water and sky. How cool the glistening liquid was on his back was measured in essence by how warm the sun was on his chest as he floated lazily in the giant pool. Distant voices drifted along the water’s surface, ticking his ears, the sounding vibrations of poolside laugher coming amusedly from Wufei’s direction and infinite expanse of the sky reminding him how very small and insignificant one tiny human truly was, then suddenly there was a rapid pounding that creased his brow but before he could raise his head and assess it, someone let loose a battle cry and hit the water with resounding fury. Hiiro sputtered, shaking his thick, wet hair from his eyes but all he could see was a tangle of limbs and Wufei’s new group of friends giggling excitedly at the edge of the pool. A moment later the water broke, a hand shooting upwards to snag the closest maid and drag her into the pool squealing at the top of her lungs while the others scattered, half of them hiding behind Wufei’s jubilant protection while the three already in the pool splashed each other and laughed. Hiiro blinked, cautiously making his way toward the edge and away from the insanity but the moment his hand touched the ladder he froze upon seeing the evidence of a long, chestnut braid swirling around in the mix. He had only a moment to consider his options before the long haired boy suddenly tossed one of the giggling girls at him shouting… “Catch!” He had no choice but to obey as the squealing mass of female was falling right into his arms but once she was safe he had absolutely no idea what to do with her so he simply hung there and stared. “Sorry,” Duo chuckled, coming over to relieve him of his curvaceous burden. “Guess I got carried away. You ok, Beth?” “You’re such an idiot,” the girl laughed, trying to dunk him but he managed to duck out of the way, making her miss and tumble into the water behind him. “Did you enjoy your workout?” Duo asked through dripping wet bangs and a smile brighter than the afternoon sky. Confronted with this vision Hiiro’s mind scampered away leaving him with but one reply. “What?” “You found the gym alright didn’t you?” The gym. “Oh, right,” he nodded. “It’s very well… equipped.” Damn, he looked good enough to eat. “So you fit right in,” Duo grinned. Hiiro’s mind went completely blank for half a second too long as Duo suddenly squeaked and disappeared beneath the water before he could formulate a reply. His heart raced as his mind supplied a multitude of meanings for the comment as he watched the girls attempt to drown the braided youth in vain. “This is going to be so much fun,” Wufei grinned, offering Hiiro a hand up the ladder. Once extracted and with towel in hand there was nothing to keep the Japanese boy’s eyes from the pool where Duo was tossing another of the young ladies into the deep end. “I bet he’s from the mainland,” Wufei laughed. “He works here,” Hiiro revealed. Wufei’s left brow rose slightly. “You know him?” “We bumped into each other earlier.” Hiiro’s eyes followed Duo as he wrestled his way free of the girls in the pool only to be mobbed by the ones that remained on the deck. Several had been tossed into the water before Wufei slapped Hiiro on the shoulder and announced, “He’s incredible.” Hiiro’s eyes nearly bugged out of his head but he managed to school his features to mild shock. “Since when are you into guys?” he grumbled. “Better now than never,” the Chinese boy grinned, raking hungry eyes over the frolicking boy with the long, braided hair. Hiiro’s chest tightened in spite of the fact that Wufei had never shown the slightest interest in men before. He had to be joking but his stomach still did a flip flop when his raven haired friend took off to join in the fun. It became apparent that Duo had to be on break or his lunch hour when shortly afterward he suddenly disappeared, leaving Wufei with a pool full of giddy babes in high spirits and a sappy grin on his face but he was unable to maintain the jubilation in the braided boy’s absence. Hiiro watched as the pool area slowly stilled, quieting to a more normal activity level, and wondered why the world seemed so much darker without Duo around. He laid his head back, closing his eyes against the bright sky and let visions of the beautiful boy dance in his mind. He certainly had a lot of energy, and his boss appeared to value his skills. Hiiro sighed, recalling how every female in sight had come running the moment Duo arrived, reminding himself that he had little chance against such odds. “Think Trowa would loan me a tube of lube?” Wufei laughed, plopping down in the chair beside him. Hiiro scowled but covered it with his forearm. “Won’t Brit get jealous?” “Probably turn her on,” Wufei chortled. “Marsha hasn’t stopped talking about Trowa since she figured out he’s gay.” Hiiro peeked up at him. “You’re flirting with Duo to catch babes?” “Duo?” Wufei grinned in highly amused inquiry. Hiiro felt his face warm as he ducked back under his arm. “I heard the hotel manager use his name.” “Fair enough,” the Chinese boy nodded, kicking back in the lounge. “But you know I don’t need gimmicks to get girls.” “So you’re actually going to try and jump the fence?” Hiiro asked, peeking out again. “You have to admit,” Wufei grinned. “He’s defiantly hot enough to give it a try.” He was hot enough to melt the Malaspina Glacier but that wasn’t the point. “Doesn’t mean he’s willing.” “He’s willing.” Hiiro’s head popped out with interest. “Why do you say that?” “Because none of those girls have ever so much as gotten his phone number,” Wufei grinned triumphantly. Hiiro sat up. “Really?” It still didn’t mean anything but… “Yep. And Lisa and Mel work here part time during peak season. Actually, Mel seems quite distraught over it.” “Still doesn’t mean he’s into guys,” Hiiro reasoned trying to sooth his excited heart. “Maybe he’s just got a steady girl or something.” “I’ll let you know,” Wufei smiled, retrieving his towel. “Where are you going?” Hiiro asked, not liking the expression in his eyes. “We’ve got a date,” the Chinese boy chuckled, relishing the shock on Hiiro’s face. “What?!” Hiiro gasped, desperate to figure out when this had come about. “Kami said he gives Tai Chi classes in the afternoon,” Wufei informed him as he walked away. Hiiro remembered to breathe and resisted tossing the towel at the back of his head. The urge to dash ahead of him and preempt any date making that might actually come about rose in his chest but he maintained a respectable grace as he gathered his things and followed his friend’s footsteps. Having come from families that valued the benefits of physical and mental strength, both he and Wufei had studied martial arts from a young age so they hardly needed lessons but at the very least he’d get to see Duo again. It was intriguing to learn of the braided boy’s interest in something that was such a daily part of his own life and he wondered what his skill level might be until they reached the makeshift dojo. Wufei was standing in the door smiling amusedly when Hiiro arrived but all the Japanese boy could do was stare when he saw Duo doing something that looked a lot like dancing, The bouncy moves contained nothing of the fine discipline and mental control that was an intricate part of the art but the class was having a blast trying to keep up with him. “Wufei!” one of the girls that had been at the pool earlier cried, dashing over to nab him by the arm and drag him into her line. He acquiesced, happily laughing with everyone else while Duo did a hop, skip and jump thing that made them all gasp and laugh while they tried to mimic it. Well, it wasn’t martial arts but it was most pleasing to watch so Hiiro leaned against the wall to soak up the view of Duo moving around in a black tank and loose white trousers. After a few minutes his heart skipped a beat when Duo suddenly broke away from where he was pairing the class off and appeared before him. “Don’t be shy,” the long haired boy smiled. “It’s not hard.” “It’s not Tai Chi either,” Hiiro chuckled, regretting the observation the moment Duo’s smile faltered. “Guess you’re onto me, huh?” Duo laughed, the sound of it merry as it tinkled around in Hiiro’s mind. “Do you practice?” The question caught him off guard as his eyes were demanding to get a closer look at how those pants hung on Duo’s slim hips but he managed a shrug. “Care to give us a demonstration?” “Yeah! Come on!” several of the younger patrons, mostly girls, cried in unison, startling Hiiro out of his hormonally induced daze but there seemed to be no out at that point. “I’ll need a partner,” he reasoned, following Duo to the front of the room. “You can have me.” There was a cumulative chuckle when Hiiro stumbled on the edge of the mat but it gave him a good reason to look down so Duo didn’t see the flush on his face while he gathered his wayward thoughts. Had he heard that correctly or was his libido altering Duo’s speech? “How do you want me?” Duo asked innocently, standing before him on the mat with a dozen people watching and Hiiro swallowed his first response hard enough to hear in the back row. “Why don’t you do some basic self defense?” Bless that woman and all her children. “All right,” Hiiro nodded, feeling anything but calm as he worked out the position necessary for the first demonstration. Nervously he looked into Duo’s happy eyes. “I’ll be the victim.” “Cool,” Duo smiled. “That means I get to have my wicked way with you if I win,” he teased, making the class laugh out loud and Hiiro’s blood pressure hit the roof. He swallowed again and presented his back, desperately trying to keep his heart rate in check. “Try to grab me from behind,” he instructed, forcing his breathing to remain steady as anticipation gripped his gut. “Like this?” Duo’s sweet voice inquired as his arms slipped lazily around Hiiro’s neck, his body, so lean and firm, pressing gently along his back and suddenly Hiiro felt very dizzy. “Yes,” slipped from his lips on the softest of sighs before he suddenly remembered where and what he was doing and amended, “No! I mean… you have to attack me.” Damn it! Where was his head?! “All right,” Duo chuckled, stepping back. “Just don’t sue the hotel if you get hurt.” The comment woke Hiiro’s ego, giving him a sharp enough edge that when Duo came for him he was able to execute the classic response, however, the move was grossly inadequate and he suddenly found himself flat on his back with Duo between his thighs. “Try harder,” the long haired boy grinned, moving quickly away to offer him a hand up. Hiiro blinked, reassessing Duo’s skill level and snapped to his feet on his own. The room gasped, appropriately impressed and Duo’s grin spread to dangerous proportions. Hiiro smiled. It took nothing more than a slight flick of his fingers to encourage Duo to attack him again but this time he was better prepared. The first attack was blocked with a speed and precision gained only through a lifetime of dedication but again it proved less than effective against his lithe partner. Duo was using moves he’d never seen before, gaining the upper hand and landing Hiiro on his back once more. In the third round Hiiro considered losing intentionally just so he could feel his beautiful opponent between his legs again but his honor refused to loose a third time in front of Wufei so he pulled out the stops and landed himself on top of Duo instead. Looking down at the utterly resplendent vision of Duo’s flushed, shimmering smile, his body warm and relaxed beneath him, legs spread deliciously, hips tilted just so was such a thrill it was far too late for efficient response when Duo suddenly bucked, reversing their positions and effectively pinned him to the floor. “Is this self defense or mating games?” one of the women laughed. That seemed like a viable question considering how Duo was smiling at him. “So basically,” another girl chimed in. “Make sure your attacker doesn’t know Tai Chi?” The room giggled at Hiiro’s expense again as Duo rose and helped him up. Wufei was claimed as the group broke up, agreeing to accompany his new friend and her friends to go meet up with their friends down the beach somewhere leaving Hiiro to piddle about until everyone but he and Duo had left. He watched while the long haired boy gathered his things, a towel and the boom box that had been playing music during the lesson while trying to pluck up his nerve. He still hadn’t thought of a single thing to say when Duo finally turned toward the door with his gear in hand and smiled. “Are you enjoying your stay?” Duo asked, walking with sinful fluidity across the floor. Hiiro swallowed again and mentally lashed the hungry beast that growled inside him. “It’s been… interesting.” “You’re here for the week right?” He nodded, forcing his eyes to remain on Duo’s face. “Well, you’ve come at good time,” Duo told him, draping his towel over his shoulder. “There’s a good schedule this week.” Damn it, he should say something, but what? Duo had paused as if awaiting it but he couldn’t think of a damn thing to say that wouldn’t sound utterly stupid. “Well,” the long haired boy sighed, dimming slightly. “I guess I’ll see you around.” “Wait,” Hiiro gasped, catching his arm before he could slip by. Duo turned expectantly, the curiosity in his eyes giving Hiiro the courage to see his impulse through. “Do you eat?” “What?” Duo laughed, retrieving his arm. Hiiro grimaced, wondering where his good sense had gone and tried again. “I mean, would you like to have dinner?” Duo’s eyes raked down his body, sending a little thrill down Hiiro’s spine but when they came back up there was a shadow dancing amid their light. “Can’t,” he shrugged dismissively. “I’m working the luau tonight.” Hiiro couldn’t contain his disappointment and Duo smiled. “But you’ll be there right?” A small consolation but, “Yes.” “Then I’ll see you there,” Duo smiled brightening the day once again. “I think you’ll enjoy my show.” “Show?” Hiiro smiled, feeling a touch giddy all of a sudden. “You’ll see,” the long haired boy grinned, tossing a savory smile over his shoulder as he exited the room. Hiiro stood for a time looking after him, his mind turning over slowly as a tidal wave rose inside him. Duo hadn’t said no because he wasn’t interested, he had to work. He’d also made it very clear he’d like to see Hiiro at the luau which indicated more than just a friendly interest. Was it actually possible this beautiful boy could be available? He left the dojo feeling a whole lot lighter and wondering what the proper attire for a luau might be. There were four hours before evening however, and he had made an appointment with Mia Lee of the local community college. She was an instructor whose theories had intrigued him when he read of her work with microorganisms along the local reefs and until he’d met Duo he had been looking forward to an afternoon in her company. As it was he could barely keep his mind on what she was saying. His mind kept drifting back to the hotel and Duo’s sweet smile, the oddly insinuative things he had said and his hopes for the coming evening. When he left Dr. Lee’s office, briskly making his way back toward the Koele resort, nothing he had learned during his visit had stuck with him. For the first time in his life he had willingly disregarded the useful in favor of the desired. His heart beat faster the closer he got, his eyes scanning the lobby, halls and pool area for any sign of his quarry but Duo was no where to be seen. It didn’t really matter; he’d said he would be at the luau which was starting in a little over an hour so he headed upstairs to grab a shower and change. The suite was cool, much cooler than he’d anticipated so he made a mental note to ask about the climate control before heading for his room but a small noise from Trowa’s room stalled his progress. Feeling just light headed enough to tease the taller boy considering they had both found something exciting on this trip he spun and walked into his room with a huge grin and his secret on his lips only to flush fire red and drop his jaw on the carpet upon seeing Trowa and his new blond friend engaged in full intercourse. Trowa’s head snapped around whereas his new lover squeaked loudly and jerked the covers over his head while Hiiro back peddled out of the room at break neck speed. “Sorry!” he barked, slamming the door behind him and gulping for air. “Shit,” he breathed, standing back from the door as visions of Quatre’s legs wrapped firmly around Trowa’s hips bombarded his mind. He turned quickly to flee to his room, shaking his head madly as his traitorous mind shifted the scene replacing his friend and his lover with images of Duo and himself. No, this was moving way too fast. How in the hell had Trowa managed to score in less than an afternoon?! “Hiiro?” He paused, realizing he was on autopilot when he discovered a blue shirt and a towel in his hand. Taking a deep breath helped him to relax enough to settle on the bed and collect his thoughts as Trowa stepped into the room, the rumpled condition of his hair and hastily thrown on pants giving testament that what Hiiro had witnessed had indeed been real. “Sorry,” he offered again, unable to look his friend in the eye. Trowa snorted softly, casually leaning against the door jam. “I think that’s my line,” the taller boy half grinned. “I didn’t mean to barge in…” “We should have locked the door.” “I didn’t think…” Hiiro began but stopped when he realized what he was saying could sound offensive. He turned his eyes up to regard his tousled companion. “This isn’t really your style is it?” he asked cautiously. Trowa shrugged, seeming to understand where he was coming from. “He’s not your average beefcake,” he smiled. “Is that for better or worse?” Hiiro chuckled, uncomfortable with the situation. He’d known Trowa a long time but never in all their years had he seen him pursue casual affairs. The thought that he might actually care for this blond boy made him uneasy on many levels but none so prominent as the fact that they were all hell and away from their homes and long distance was a killer when it came to love and happiness. True to form, Trowa replied with an honest, “I don’t know. But I think he’s worth finding out.” The concern eased in Hiiro’s heart, knowing that his friend wasn’t blindly jumping into the starlit sky. At least he was aware of the problems and consciously willing to face them. It made him think of Duo and wonder where they might stand should things progress the way his heart wanted them too. “Would you mind meeting him?” Trowa asked hopefully. Hiiro’s first reaction was stunned terror but seeing the need in Trowa’s emerald eyes helped him put it in perspective. Quatre had to be utterly mortified. He owed him an apology so he nodded and followed him back in the other room. Quatre was fully dressed and just finishing tying his shoes when he turned his crimson face up to greet them. “Hi,” Hiiro smiled nervously. “Hi,” Quatre returned, going an even darker red. “You’re leaving?” Trowa inquired but it was clear the question was much more complicated than the words revealed. “I…” the blond began, once again flicking a glance Hiiro’s way. “I should be going.” “Don’t leave on my account.” Hiiro really didn’t know what to say but he knew he had to try. “I just came up to grab a shower. Sorry for the intrusion,” he offered. “No,” Quatre countered, rising to his feet. “It was our fault. We never should have…” “I don’t see why not,” Hiiro cut in, adopting a casual air that made Trowa’s lips curl upward. “I haven’t seen him smile like that since he figured out he was gay,” Hiiro grinned, knowing he was on the right road when Quatre softly giggled. “Look, I really am sorry; you’ve got nothing to be embarrassed about.” Quatre relaxed somewhat, making the smile on Trowa’s face grow. “This is all very… unusual for me,” he sighed, glancing again at his tall lover. “No one thinks you’re easy,” Trowa smiled, closing the distance between them to take him in his arms and kiss his hair. Quatre gusted a huge breath of air up through his bangs and chuckled, “I feel like an idiot.” “You look happy,” Hiiro countered, flashing a rare, full smile that so unbalanced Trowa he forgot to breathe but the sight of them together gave Hiiro goose bumps to think he might stand the same chance with Duo.
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