[Gundam Wing] [Blood and Tears: Reunion] (Ch 4, part 2 - Unwanted Visitors)
They missed all of lunch and science class as well, because neither felt like leaving the room and dealing with anyone. Kiara cried until there was nothing left, then just leaned against Duo and ran her fingers through his hair. He sniffled from time to time, but didn’t really cry. Eventually, he looked at his watch and sighed.
“We’ve gotta go meet Heero in the courtyard, Ki. You’ve got math with him.”
Kiara stood up and smoothed out the wrinkles in her skirt. Duo watched for a moment, then rose as well. He glanced at his bandaged wrist, then back at Kiara.
“Did you take enough?”
She half-smiled. “It’ll get me through ‘til P.E. I was figuring I could drag Wufei off then, and we’ll go hunting.”
Duo frowned. “Well, okay, but be careful, huh?”
Kiara hugged him. “Of course.”
***
They sat on an old wooden bench in the courtyard, waiting for Heero to show. Duo peered at his watch for the fifth time and looked around.
“Where the hell is he? He’s never late.”
Kiara picked at the loose wood of the bench and pried up a small sliver.
“I’m sure he’s okay Duo. People do run late every now and then.”
Duo scowled. “Not Heero.”
Kiara bent over to pull a flower out of the grass next to the bench, and a necklace tumbled out of her blouse. She sat back up, turning the flower in her fingers. Duo glanced over and his eyes widened.
“That’s nice. Where’d you get it?”
Kiara carefully touched the polished dark blue stone that hung from a thin silver chain around her neck.
“This is a lapis lazuli. Terran gave it to me a long time ago.”
“I don’t remember seeing it when I first met you. Do you always wear it?”
Kiara smiled sadly. “Always. It was tucked inside my shirt when I met you. L-2 was so poor I was afraid someone would try to steal it. Not as though I couldn’t have stopped them, but still.”
“Oh.” Duo studied his watch again, agitated. “Where is he?”
Just then, Heero came storming up, annoyance written on his face, but Duo smiled in relief when he saw him.
“There you are! Where the hell ya been, Heero?”
Heero glared at them both for a minute before answering. “Looking for my laptop.”
“What?”
“I left it on the desk in our room when I went into the bathroom. I was in there for maybe five minutes, and when I came out it was gone. I finally found it in your closet, buried under all your junk.”
Duo was mildly offended. “It’s not junk Heero, it’s my stuff.”
Heero’s expression softened slightly. “Gomen. But the least you could do is straighten that closet out.”
Duo made a face, then frowned. “Ki, I thought you told us they can’t go inside the dorm rooms without being invited.”
Kiara shook her head. “They can’t. They must have gotten one of the students to go in for them.”
Duo kicked a rock across the courtyard. “So now we gotta watch our backs on all sides. Damn it.”
Kiara sighed. “I’m sorry - I should have left after I found out you were here. Then you wouldn’t have to deal with this...”
“Bullshit.” Duo was angry. “This isn’t your fault, it’s theirs. They started it. We’re just gonna finish it.”
Heero glanced at his watch. “Speaking of finishing things, we’re all late for class.”
Duo grinned at him. “Doesn’t bug me - I’m always late. See ya in P.E., Kiara.” He gave her a quick hug and trotted off in the direction Heero had come from.
Heero took Kiara’s hand and led her toward the entrance to the west wing of the school. Kiara glanced at him.
“So what’ve we got?”
“Advanced Calculus.”
Kiara laughed. “That’ll be pretty easy.”
Heero glanced over and smirked slightly. They were halfway down the empty corridor when Kiara stopped cold.
“What is it?” Heero started to go for the gun that was tucked in the back of his pants under his blazer. Kiara shook her head.
“Don’t bother with your gun. It’s Terran.”
Heero followed her gaze to where a boy was leaning against a locker. He was about 5’ 7”, leanly muscled, with dark brown hair and eyes, and he was staring straight at them.
“I’m going to go talk to him.” Kiara slipped away from Heero and moved the short distance to the boy. When she was within touching distance, Terran straightened up.
“So what’s with the bodyguard?” He jerked his head towards Heero, who was watching the two of them intently.
“They think I’m safer with an escort.”
Terran laughed bitterly. “They don’t know Kevin. He’ll kill anyone he has to in order to get to you.”
Kiara bit her lip. “Terran, what do you want?”
He shrugged. “I was out in the courtyard a while ago. Heard you talking with- What’s his name? Duo? You know, I bet if Cale had lived he’d look just like him.”
Anger and pain filled Kiara’s eyes and she shoved him. “Shut up.”
Terran held up his hands. “Sorry. I didn’t mean that the way it sounded. Look, Kiara, you’ve still got the necklace. Does that mean you still care?”
Looking at him, being so close to him - it tore through her like a knife. This could be a trick for all she knew.
“I kept it because it’s a pretty stone Terran, not because I give a damn about you.”
She saw the hurt flash through his eyes and wanted to take back what she’d just said, wanted to throw her arms around him and hold onto him, but she didn’t dare. She had no idea what he was really like now. Terran gazed at her steadily.
“Does this mean there’s no hope for us?”
Kiara took a step back. “Not a chance in hell, Terran. Go back to Kevin, where you belong.”
She spun around and marched over to Heero. “We’re late.” She began to pull him down the hall. Terran watched them go and felt his heart break. Only Heero saw the tears in Kiara’s eyes.
***
When they arrived at the classroom, the teacher, Mrs. Harris, had already handed out a pop-quiz. She gave one to Heero and Kiara, then pointed to their seats.
“This test runs the full hour. You now have forty minutes.”
Heero gave a barely perceptible shrug and sat down. Kiara followed suit. She pulled a pencil out of the bag belonging to the girl seated next to her, who was so absorbed in her test she didn’t even notice, and got to work. She was done fifteen minutes later. Kiara glanced over at Heero to find him smirking at her.
“I beat you by thirty seconds.” He mouthed. Kiara flipped him off, and Heero simply continued to smirk. She rose from her chair, grabbing Heero’s paper as she passed him, and dropped them on Mrs. Harris’ desk at the front of the room.
“We’re done.”
Mrs. Harris’ head jerked up in shock, and Kiara heard several of the students’ whispered gasps of disbelief.
“But - you can’t-”
“We can and we did. Will you correct them so we can leave?”
Mrs. Harris blinked a few times but corrected the tests. Kiara smirked when she saw her give them both perfect scores.
“Thanks.” She snatched the papers off the desk and turned towards the door. “Let’s go Yuy, we passed.” She left as Heero slipped out of his chair after her, trying desperately hard not to smirk too much. He was really beginning to like Kiara.
***
They’d been walking down the hall for at least five minutes before Kiara spoke.
“Ne, Heero?”
“Hm?”
“I have to use the restroom.” She pointed to the door up ahead.
“It can’t wait until we get to the cafeteria? I thought since we finished early we’d grab something to eat.”
Kiara smiled apologetically at him. “No, it really can’t. I’ll just be a minute, all right?”
They were in front of the door now, and Kiara disappeared inside. Heero leaned against the wall next to the door to wait.
***
Five minutes passed and Kiara didn’t come out. Heero sighed. He knocked on the restroom door, then called out, “Boy coming in”, just in case there was anyone else besides Kiara inside. His concern was proved unjustified as he was greeted by four open, empty stalls, and one window - just big enough for someone Kiara’s size to climb through. Heero flashed back to the expression on her face when he’d mentioned getting something to eat, and her saying, “It really can’t.” She had been using it in reference to the bathroom, but what she’d really meant was that she needed to feed. He shook his head - it wouldn’t do any good trying to follow her, since there was no telling where she’d gone. There also wasn’t much point to alerting the others, since it would only make them anxious - especially Duo. They’d want to know why she wasn’t with him though...well, he would think of something. Kiara would do what she needed to do as quickly as she was able and head back to school. Heero just hoped she didn’t run into any trouble on the way. He turned and slipped out of the bathroom, thankful the halls were still empty, and headed to the cafeteria.
***
Kiara leaned against the wall outside the boys’ locker room, waiting patiently. She’d fed on three soldiers at the OZ base, and she felt much better. Some of the boys going into the locker room stared at her open-mouthed, and she smirked. She knew what they were seeing - A slender, very pretty girl with shoulder-length black hair and blue eyes that seemed to have an inner light to them. She didn’t blame them for staring - They were boys, it was only natural.
She was waiting for one boy in particular though, and she hoped his reaction would be different. She didn’t need him open-mouthed and staring. No, Kiara silently amended to herself, she didn’t need him staring, but open-mouthed was good.
She smelled him before she actually saw him - He smelled like cinnamon. She quickly wiped the smirk off of her face, trying to look innocent as he came up to her.
“Kiara?” Wufei looked confused. “Why aren’t you in the girls’ locker room changing?”
Kiara smiled, feigning embarrassment. “My gym clothes are in my room. Would you walk me back so I can get them?”
Wufei narrowed his eyes. “You were with Yuy before this, why didn’t you get them then? He said he had to take you back to your room after math because you wanted to rest.”
Kiara blushed, not from embarrassment, but from the thought of what she had planned. She also inwardly applauded Heero for explaining her absence on such short notice.
“I forgot.”
Wufei snorted. “Women are always forgetting something. All right, I’ll walk you back.”
Kiara smiled at him gratefully. “Thanks. I know how you guys are about me going around alone, and I didn’t want to worry anyone if I just disappeared.”
Wufei nodded and they began to head back to the dorms. It was a short walk, only ten minutes, and then they were standing in front of Kiara’s door while she dug her key out of her skirt pocket.
“This should take only a second, I know right where they are...” She was unlocking the door and pushing it open as she spoke.
“I hope so. The teachers tend to notice missing students, and I’m trying to get a passing grade while I’m here.” Wufei grumbled, following her in. Kiara let him inside, then closed the door, locked it, and had Wufei pinned against the wall before he could blink.
“Kiara?”
She smirked at him. “Yes?”
Wufei’s eyes darted to the gym clothes folded neatly on the desk.
“We have class...”
“I don’t care.” Her voice was determined, and she studied his face intently before her gaze drifted to his neck. Wufei squirmed as she reached out a hand to brush his hair back.
“Kiara?”
“I’m not going to hurt you ‘Fei. I just want to check the bites.” She had to let go of him to hold back his hair with one hand and slowly peel the bandage off with the other, so the only thing holding him against the wall was her body. He was uncomfortably aware of it and tried not to blush. Kiara examined the wounds and bit her lip.
“These aren’t healing as fast as they should. Let me speed it up.”
She bit her finger and Wufei watched as a drop of blood welled at the tip. Kiara then carefully placed the drop of blood on one mark. Wufei hissed in pain.
“It burns.”
“I know. It’ll stop in a second. Quit squirming, ‘Fei, and let me do the other one.”
He froze and she repeated the process. When the burning stopped, he brought a cautious hand up to feel his neck. The bites were gone. He stared at Kiara incredulously.
“You could have done that at any time?”
“Yeah.”
“Then why didn’t you do it after you bit me?”
“I was tired and I forgot.”
Wufei stared at her in disbelief.
“You forgot? How could you forget?”
Kiara scowled. “I told you, I was tired and it slipped my mind. Besides, you only had to wear a bandage for a day. It’s not a big deal.”
Wufei sighed. “You forgot. By the gods-”
He didn’t get a chance to finish. Kiara decided to quit fighting what she wanted to do, and kissed him.
Wufei was surprised for a second, then he was kissing her back. Kiara wrapped her fingers in his loose hair and pressed herself closer to him. He was very happy she was there. She broke off the kiss and pulled back slightly, grinning at him.
Wufei was a bit breathless. He simply stared at her for a moment before he spoke.
“Terran-”
Kiara shook her head. “I saw him earlier. It’s over.”
Something like hope lit in Wufei’s eyes. “For certain?”
“Yes.” Kiara kissed him again. Wufei’s hands came up and pressed her to him. He was suddenly blatantly aware of his arousal, and he pushed her away, embarrassed. Kiara let go of his hair and just watched him.
“Kiara...maybe we should go to class.”
She shook her head, black hair swinging slightly. “No. I want this, and I know you do too, so don’t bother lying to me.”
Wufei stared at her eyes. They were such a beautiful blue, once you got past the initial shock of their brightness.
“I don’t want us doing anything we’ll regret later.”
Kiara smirked and stepped back. She sat down on the bed and looked him over.
“We won’t. Come on ‘Fei.”
She held out her hand. He studied her, watched her watching him, and made a decision. He took a step forward, grabbed her hand, and let Kiara draw him onto the bed with her.
***
Duo paced back and forth across the room, glanced at the clock - which read 6:53pm - then back at Heero. The other boy was working on his science homework while trying to ignore Duo’s agitation.
“Where the fuck are they?”
At that, Heero snorted, and turned to face Duo.
“I think you’ve just answered your own question.”
Duo blinked, then stared at Heero. “You’ve gotta be kidding me.”
Heero smirked slightly while Duo continued to stare.
“But...She’s a hundred and six! And Wufei’s not her type!”
“Baka. What’s age got to do with anything? Besides, how would you know her type?”
“Well, she told us about Terran, and he and Wufei aren’t even in the same ballpark!”
Heero was quiet for a second. “Maybe that’s what she needs, Duo. I told you about this afternoon. It didn’t go well.”
Duo sighed and flopped onto his bed, staring blankly at the ceiling.
“Wufei finally getting some...That’s hard to picture.”
“I’m trying not to.” Heero replied dryly, and went back to his work.
***
When Wufei opened his eyes, it was to find himself on his back with Kiara’s head resting against his shoulder as she slept. The sheet had slipped, and he carefully pulled it up to cover them, then looked at the clock. 6:53pm. Well, they’d missed dinner.
Kiara’s eyes blinked open, and she snuggled closer to him. “That was nice.”
Wufei chuckled. For him, ‘nice’ was an understatement. ‘Extraordinary’ might have fit better. Kiara didn’t lift her head, just stayed where she was. He was warm, and she liked it here. She could hear his heart beating in his chest, a nice, easy rhythm. It was comforting.
“What are you thinking, ‘Fei?”
“That we missed dinner, and just now? The others are probably worried about us.”
Kiara’s eyes flicked to the clock. “They probably are, but it they really thought something was wrong, they would have been here already.”
Wufei couldn’t argue with that. “That’s true.”
He reached over and stroked Kiara’s hair. She smiled against him and closed her eyes. Wufei smiled slightly.
“Tell me exactly how this happened again?”
Kiara laughed and lifted her head to stare into onyx eyes.
“I was horny, you were horny, we had sex?”
Wufei smirked. “I hope it’s more than just hormones.”
Kiara brushed a hand across his cheek. “It is for me. Want to give it another go?”
Wufei just had time to open his mouth a little to say yes before Kiara kissed him.
***
“They’re still not back yet?” Quatre leaned against Duo’s bed, concerned. The clock read 9:15pm. “Are we sure Heero’s assumption is correct? After all, with Alice and Terran around-”
“It’s not Alice and Terran,” Heero said. “They’re just otherwise occupied.” He smirked at Duo, who was turning a funny shade of green.
Trowa tried to suppress a smile and failed. “Face it Duo, Kiara and Wufei are sleeping together.”
Duo sat up and glared at the emerald-eyed pilot. “I won’t believe it until she tells me herself.”
Quatre couldn’t help but smile a little. “If they are?”
Duo sighed. “If they are...Oh hell. I hope she at least pulls that stick outta his ass.”
There was shocked silence for a moment, then all of the boys except Duo burst into laughter. He simply scowled at them.
“It’s not that funny.”
***
The next time Wufei managed to glance at the time, it was after ten. He made a face, and Kiara laughed at him.
“Problem?”
“Yes - that.” He extended a hand and pointed at the clock. Kiara’s eyes widened and she sat up.
“They really must be having heart attacks now.”
Wufei smirked as he watched her gather her wrinkled school uniform and put it on.
“Weren’t you the one that said if they were worried they’d come find us?”
Kiara glared at him, then tossed his clothes at him. “Get dressed.”
Wufei did as he was told, but continued to smirk.
***
At 10:30, there was a soft knock on the door, followed by Kiara’s voice. “Duo! Are you awake?”
Duo was off his bed like a shot. He unbolted the door, dragged Kiara and Wufei through, then closed and locked it again.
“Where the hell have you guys been?”
Wufei blushed slightly as Kiara smiled. “We were busy. What have you been up to?”
“What’ve I - “ Duo blinked and turned to Heero, who was lying on his back on his bed.
“She wants to know what I’ve been up to!”
A slight smile played about Heero’s lips. “He’s been climbing the walls, convinced that Alice or Terran had gotten to you. I tried to tell him, several times in fact, what you were doing, but he never listens.”
Wufei blushed more. Kiara smirked evilly at Duo, who began to look ill again.
“Tell me Heero was kiddin’ Ki?”
Kiara shook her head. “Nope. I fucked his brains out.”
Duo moaned and sank down onto the floor. Heero snorted as Wufei coughed, more embarrassed than he thought possible. Kiara grinned. “What?”
“I don’t believe this,” Duo muttered. “I really don’t believe this...”
Kiara bent and patted his shoulder.
“You don’t have to, but it’s the truth. I’m going back to my room - I’m worn out. Just thought we’d let you know that we were all right.” She cast a look at Wufei and straightened. He nodded and preceded her out the door, then closed it. Heero swung his legs off of the bed and crossed to the door, locking it. As he passed Duo on the way back, he hauled the boy to his feet, then dumped him on his bed.
“Go to sleep, baka.”
“She’s actually screwing him,” Duo groaned. “I don’t believe this shit!”
Heero sat on his own bed and kicked off his shoes. “Believe it. You said it yourself earlier - ‘I won’t believe it until she tells me herself.’”
“Yeah yeah...” Duo muttered. He rolled over onto his side, facing the wall. “Night Hee-chan.”
Heero studied him for a few seconds before turning off the light.
“Goodnight Duo.”
***
It was an odd dream. He was a tiny baby, being held in a warm embrace while a voice sang softly to him in a language he didn’t understand. Tiny amethyst eyes focused on the face of the person holding him, and with a sudden jolt, Duo became aware that he was in two places at once.
He was off to one side, watching the scene play out, yet on the other hand, he was seeing events through an infant’s eyes. Cale’s eyes. Cale saw his mother smiling at him, saw the edge of a pastel blue blanket, felt himself being rocked gently, heard his mother’s soft voice. Duo watched a fifteen year old human Kiara rock her son in a white wooden rocking chair, saw her smile and cradle the baby closer to herself.
Why am I seeing this? How can I see this? Cale is dead - There’s no way I can be seeing this-
Suddenly, it was as if everything snapped into place, and Duo and Cale merged.
I’m seeing this...because I am Cale.
***
Duo woke up in a cold sweat, his heart pounding in his chest. The dream - or rather, the memory - was still incredibly vivid in his mind. Cale...Me...I was right - I’m Cale...Holy shit...
He scrambled out of bed, bounded onto Heero’s, and shook his lover’s shoulder.
“Heero! Heero, wake up!”
Heero woke up all right. Three seconds later Duo had the barrel of a gun pressed to his forehead.
“Shit! Hee-chan!”
Heero blinked, then pulled the gun away.
“Duo, do not do that to me.”
“I’m sorry, but I just had the weirdest fuckin’ dream - no, memory, I remembered something, and I have ta tell ya...”
Duo settled himself in Heero’s arms after he’d put the gun away, and tried to explain as calmly as he could what he’d seen. Heero simply listened and stroked his hair. When Duo finished, he turned his head to look at him.
“Well? What do you think?”
Heero sighed. “I think...that you need to tell Kiara.”
End of Ch. 4.