This was written in response to a challenge.
Pairing: 5X2
Warnings: sap, yaoi
Archive: no problem!

Duo slammed into the shabby door, shoulder jarring painfully against the unyielding surface. Seconds later, Wufei ran into the back of Duo, ricocheting him off the door a second time. Not even pausing to swear at the other pilot, Duo frantically pulled his lock pick and with sure, practiced skill, quickly worked to release the barrier to safety. Wufei was close at his back, fighting the urge to tell the American pilot to hurry. He knew on a logical level that no one could unlock a lock faster then Duo--telling him to hurry was unnecessary and counterproductive. But he still wanted to say it, so he bit his lip to keep silent.

The two Gundam pilots had just come from setting explosives at a secret OZ research facility, then detonating them at a safe distance. Unfortunately, the soldiers guarding the site had responded with unexpected rapidity and had zeroed in on the pair as they raced back to their vehicle. To their dismay, their jeep had already been discovered by OZ. Changing their tactics in a heartbeat, they sped back in the opposite direction, moving as silently as they could, eventually reaching a small town near the OZ site. They had managed to evade the enemy and had put some distance between them. They’d scoped out a likely looking house and silently maneuvered close to the structure.

As the two were getting ready to make their move, they’d suddenly heard the sound of search aircraft, and heavy vehicles approaching the area.

‘Run!’ Duo shouted. They’d both darted out from the bushes and made a frantic dash towards the simple home.

Click. Duo heard the tumblers shift and in the next split second had turned the door knob and spilled forward into the dark room beyond. Wufei, practically on top of him, pushed through and started to slam the door behind him. But all at once the air exploded with the sound of enraged barks and growls as the two were attacked by the canine inhabitants of the house. Yells of Ow’, Get away’, Shit’, were interspersed with shrill yapping and snarling. Eyes slowly adjusting as he attempted to kick away their attackers, Duo made a leap for the kitchen counter (For in fact, the kitchen was where they were). Scrambling up, long braid whipping around, he shook his leg, trying to dislodge one persistent dog that was hanging on to Duo’s pant leg. He could see 3 small but vicious terriers leaping about like furry popcorn, snarling and biting Wufei’s legs and ripping his clothing. Duo’s assailant, having fallen off, raced over to Wufei and added his energies to that of his fellow canines.

‘Dammit! Duo!’ yelled Wufei, as he twisted and kicked out at the 4 ferocious dogs, who were steadily shredding his pants. Duo looked about for some heavy object to throw, when he spotted a large box of dog bone treats. Getting an idea, he snatched up the box.

‘Fei! Run outside! Just go!’

Wufei didn’t stop to think. Stumbling, he staggered through the door, dragging the attached dogs along. The second they were all outside, Duo hurled the open box of dog bones out through the door, which hit Wufei in the chest and dog treats flew in a shower around the group.

Momentarily distracted, the dogs released their pointed grips and sniffed at the treats. Wufei, seizing his moment, leapt through the doorway and slammed the door shut. He leaned back against the wooden surface and tried to catch his breath.

‘Shit, Wufei, are you OK?’ Duo rushed over to check out his friend, his violet eyes wide with concern. Truthfully, he’d long ago lost his heart to the Chinese boy, but had never said a word to betray his feelings. It was a permanent ache he carried with him that Wufei seemed to have no special feelings for him, and his single-minded devotion to fighting the war had kept him mostly isolated from the other Gundam pilots. But Duo secretly watched Wufei whenever he could, worshiping that lean, spare body. In his dreams, he touched that smooth beautiful almond skin more times than he cared to admit. Wufei was uncommunicative and often rude, it was true, but Duo always felt it was some kind of shield protecting the real person beneath. His serious, driven character felt like a stable anchor to the orphaned boy.

‘Are you hurt?’

‘I don’t think so, at least not much,’ Wufei replied after a pause. ‘Those dogs....I think German Shepherds are overrated as guard dogs.’

‘Yeah, well, come on, let’s see what the damage is.’ Duo pulled away from the door and stood behind him. He knelt down to inspect Wufei’s lower half. Drawing a small penlight from his jacket, he began to sweep across his legs. As he cursorily examined the numerous bites and scratched, what was left of Wu’s pants slid off, landing in a shredded heap around his feet.

‘Gods!’ Wufei yelled, reaching down to cover himself.

‘Even your underwear,’ Duo said in an awe struck tone. ‘Who knew little dogs could wreak such havoc?’

‘This is unbelievable. We can blow an entire installation, but we’re almost taken out by 4 small mammals.’

‘What do you mean we’, Wu? I’ve still got my pants.’ Duo looked down at the several long rends in the hems of his own garment.

‘Just be thankful, Maxwell, I was here to take the heat off of you,’ Wufei shot back indignantly. He was beginning to feel acutely embarrassed and, well, naked in front of Duo, even in the cover of darkness. He’d finally had to admit to himself his deep feeling for the American. There was so much to love in him. Not only was he physically a drop-dead gorgeous guy with his wide sparkling purple-blue eyes and amazing sensuous hair, but his cheerful, talkative personality made Wufei yearn for the impossible. He found it difficult to converse easily with people, but with Duo, he didn’t feel as if he needed to. Duo rambled on and seemed comfortable with Wufei’s brief, curt responses, which in turn made him feel comfortable as well. Duo was the only one of the other pilots he felt he could truly relax around. Not that he let himself, of course. That would be loathsome weakness. But sometimes, at night, he wistfully imagined a future where he might allow himself that lovely luxury.

Duo chuckled softly. ‘OK, Wu, you’re right about that. I owe ya one, buddy.’ Continuing his inspection, he worked his way up to Wufei’s rounded buttocks. Running hands lightly over the golden brown skin, Duo was clinically cataloging all of Wufei’s scratches and bites with one half of his brain. The other half was elated over being so close to the object of his most intense fantasies. He was already erect, hard and starting to ache a bit. That skin, smoother than he had imagined, like velvet. Oh, he wanted to put his mouth on that skin so badly. He quickly realized he was breathing rapidly through his mouth. Fortunately, Duo saw only one bad tearing laceration low on Wufei’s left buttock, the skin and muscle torn mostly away.

‘One bad bite right here on your butt, Wufei. Other than that, nothing major.’

Wufei was having his own problems. Duo’s hands, stroking his skin so lightly, were quickly bringing him to a painful state of arousal. Gasping for air with an open mouth, he could even feel Duo’s warm breath flowing over his legs and buttocks as Duo examined him. What would that mouth feel like on him? He bit back a moan at the last second.

‘Duo,’ he strangled out. ‘Aren’t you done yet?’

‘Done with the back side.’ Just need to check the front.’

Wufei frowned. Was Duo’s voice huskier than usual?

Duo didn’t know if he could even handle looking at Wufei’s front. What if he did something stupid, like try to touch Wu’s.....Just the thought, made a wave of acute longing pass over his body. ~I can’t even go there~

‘No! Maxwell! I...I can do the rest.,’ Wufei said quickly, turning and plucking the small light out of Duo’s hands.

Duo was partly relieved and partly disappointed, but stood up and moved away, giving his friend a little privacy. Turning away, he reached into his jacket for the tiny radio they all carried. Entering the frequency and coded password, he talked quietly with the pilot back at their current home.

‘Trowa--this is Duo. It all went to shit, man, and we’re pinned down. They got our jeep and due to circumstances beyond our control, we can’t leave this house just yet. Anyway someone could come and bring us in?’

‘Yes. I’ve got your position located now. We’ll be there as soon as we can. Hang tight.’

‘Oh, and can you bring a pair of Wufei’s pants?’

‘Nani???’

‘Don’t ask. just do it. Heh, we’ll explain later.’

‘Should be interesting. ETA will be approximately 4 hours.’

‘Roger that. Oh, and the primary target’s history, by the way.’

The two signed off and Duo turned back. ‘Well, we got a reaction out of Trowa anyway. That’s got to count for something,’ he said, an amused note in his voice.

‘Oh, I’m feeling *so* much better now, Maxwell.’

Duo laughed. ‘Hardly an even trade, I guess. But close, maybe!’

‘I’m sure you’d see it that way. You’re not the one with his ass bitten off!’

‘Hey, I’m having sympathy pains, honest!

Wufei’s only response was a derisive snort.

‘Anyway,’ Duo continued, ‘They’ll be here in 4 hours, so all we have to do is sit tight and hope they don’t start a house-to-house in the meantime.’

‘Or that the residents don’t come back.’

‘Yeah, that too.’ Duo frowned. That would complicate things a little. The last thing they needed was another complication.

‘So, how does the front of you look?’ Duo suddenly heard the double entendre in that question and hastily added, ‘I mean, any serious injuries?’ ~I bet the front of you looks too wonderful for words. Not that I’ll ever get to see it.~

Wufei was glad the darkness hid all the things he didn’t want Duo to see, like his burning face and tremendous hard-on.

‘No, it’s all minor.’

‘Let me get that tear stitched up. The longer you wait, the harder it’ll be to put it back together. I need to give you an antibiotic injection too. Sorry.’

‘You sound *real* sorry, Maxwell. Let’s get it over with then.’ Inwardly, Wufei was more than a little nervous about his secret love touching him again. But he wouldn’t give in to weakness.

Duo set up his portable medical kit on the kitchen table, inwardly excited and frightened at the same time. He’d get to touch Wu’s beautiful body again, but could he stand the strain? ~Gotta stay in control. Remember, he doesn’t want this.~

‘OK, I’m ready. Come over here.’

Wufei moved silently over to the table, keeping his body turned partly away from Duo.

‘Now bend over face down.’ Duo couldn’t believe he was saying those words, and he felt a little dizzy at the sensual images his mind was providing him with. His erection was throbbing in time with the beat of his heart. ~Thank goodness he won’t be able to see my face. There’s no way I could hide what I’m feeling now.~

Wufei hesitated a few moments, then complied without a word. His heart was pounding in his ears and his breathing quickened. The hard surface ground into his rigid penis; uncomfortable and yet he had to fight against the urge to rub himself against it. He shut his eyes tightly. ~I won’t be weak. I won’t humiliate myself in front of him. He’s the closest thing to a friend I have. I can’t, won’t jeopardize that.~

Standing frozen, penlight in hand, Duo’s eyes devoured the beautiful scene before him. Wufei lay prone from the hips up, with his arms curled under his head, black hair from his ponytail fanning out over his shoulders. Those perfectly sculptured buttocks pouted upwards at him, beckoning, his jacket only reaching the small of his back. His legs were spread slightly apart and Duo couldn’t tear his gaze away from that dark mysterious crevice. ~What would he do if I.....if I just.....lay down over him. Oh, god, what would he do?~ Duo shuddered with desire at the idea. ~Probably belt me one. And that’d be it. He’d never forgive me.~ That thought alone sobered him enough to continue with his ministrations.

Pulling a chair up close, Duo sat down, his eyes just inches away from the identified wound. They couldn’t risk any more lights, so he strapped the penlight to his head.(1) First he cleansed the wound, then using the pre-filled syringe, he injected the local anesthetic into all the edges.

‘This will sting a little,’ he said as he proceeded to numb the area.

‘Now you tell me,’ Wufei replied snidely. He was trying to control his body, to hold still, to not make any lust sounds, but it was increasingly difficult. He imagined Duo running his hands over his legs and buttocks, pressing his body close. He could feel his warm hands, touching him so gently,.....almost....tenderly. ~Gaah! You are losing it big time, Chang.~ A shudder rippled through Wufei, a shudder that Duo felt.

‘Wu, am I hurting you?’

~His voice sounds so.....as if....he cares!~ Wufei’s eyes opened and stared unseeing. ~Touch me, Duo. Please. Don’t you see....I....can’t...~ He drew in a shuddering breath. ~Gods, I can’t take much more.~

‘Hurry. Get this over with *now*, Maxwell.’ There was a definite note of strain in the Chinese pilot’s voice and his body continued to shiver at intervals.

‘Hold still Wu.’ Duo had gloved up and was ready to suture.

‘Just *do* it!’

Duo winced. Wufei sounded seriously pissed. He decided it was wiser not to respond, and began to suture the edges of the wound. He was having some trouble controlling the fine trembling of his fingers, and Wufei’s periodic shivering didn’t make his job any easier. As the ragged edges came together, Duo kept seeing himself leaning over and giving that beautiful hard behind a thorough licking, then kissing, then nuzzling, then nibbling, then......Duo clenched his jaw until he thought his teeth would crack. Stop this, stop now, he mentally screamed at himself. Taking a deep shuddering breath, he bent to his task again, but unable to ignore his, by now, seriously painful erection.

The rest of the suturing was completed in silence, Wufei too miserable to notice Duo’s uncharacteristic quietness. At last, Duo tied and snipped the final knot. He then placed antibiotic ointment and a small sterile self-adhesive dressing over the incision. Duo half stumbled off his chair as he tried to get away from Wufei as quickly as possible.

‘I’m done,’ he said hoarsely.

Wufei painfully got to his feet. His erection felt so swollen, it was hard to walk normally. Rubbing his face with his hand he shuffled over to the dim outline of a small sofa in the adjacent living room, then lay down with his back to Duo, curled up a little. ~I’d rather face a whole battalion of mobile dolls than have to go through that again.~

The minutes ticked by slowly as both pilots struggled for equilibrium.

Duo leaned against the kitchen wall, forehead pressed against the coolness, braid gripped tightly with both fists. He forced himself to think about some obscure mechanical part of Shinigami and went over the maintenance schedule for it. Gradually, his unruly sex began to give him some respite. He was acutely aware of Wufei across the room, but at the moment was just grateful for the distance while he got himself under control. ~He must be hurting. He sounded like a wreck. He kind of looks like one, too. The last thing he needs or wants is me slobbering all over him.~

Wufei lay on the sofa, going through his katanas in his mind, feeling each movement, muscles controlled. As his emotions and body steadies themselves, he could sense Duo’s presence behind him. ~He’s so quiet. That’s not like him. Hnn. It couldn’t have been too pleasant to have his nose right up to my sorry ass. And that suturing.....he always was a little on the squeamish side. I did sort of yell at him, too. Poor Duo, he must be feeling ill right now.~ He wanted to go over and check on his friend, but......damn! If only he had something to cover himself, he’d feel a lot more at ease. Maybe....

‘Duo?’ His voice was calm.

‘Yeah?’

‘Do you think you might.....look around and see if there’s anything I could....you know....put on?’

Duo perked up a bit. It would help his libido if Wufei was covered a little more. ‘Sure Wu. I’ll check the bedroom.’ Using the tiny penlight, Duo made his way through the rest of the house. Everything was dismally spartan. Checking through the bedroom, he found no male clothing at all. a few skirts and dresses hung in the closet. Going through the drawers revealed little. The only underwear were a few pairs of satiny frivolous things, adorned with bows and ruffles. Staring at the frippery in his hands, his heart began to thud in his chest. An unbidden image of Wufei wearing that underwear was blinking like a neon light in his head.

‘Oh my god,’ he said faintly. He was instantly erect......again! ~This is a nightmare. A nightmare that never ends. Better he goes around buck naked than this!~ Stuffing the underwear back in the drawer, he took a few cleansing breaths, going over that maintenance program again. When he felt able, he returned to the living room.

‘Any luck?’ Wufei asked hopefully.

‘Not really.’

‘What do you mean, not really’?’

‘Well, there’s nothing in there you’d want to put on. Believe me.’

‘Maxwell, I’m not picky at this point. I only have to wear it a few more hours. I’ll take anything.’

‘Fei, I just think we....you’d be better off to just hang for now.’ Duo began to cough violently. ‘What I *mean* to say is, just rest there until the others get here.’

‘And what if an OZ patrol happens to show up in the meantime?’

Duo was silent. ~Shit! He’s right! Although, I’m not sure this would be any better--maybe even worse! Still.....~

‘OK, I’ll bring it out and you can decide.’

Duo retrieved a pair of the dainty underwear. Without a word he carried them over to where Wufei lay and put them in his hands, then walked back to the kitchen. He was sure the Chinese pilot would demur. His deep pride would never let him appear foolish in front of others. ~Of course, he wouldn’t be looking foolish to me. Just one incredible gut-twisting heart-stopping turn on. But he doesn’t know that so, ....no problem.~

Wufei peered closely at the panties in his hand. They were silky smooth, obviously a woman’s. He couldn’t make out much detail in the darkness, but it seemed to have a big bow in the very front, little ones on the side and generous ruffles around each high cut leg. Feeling his face grow hotter by the second, he almost threw them on the floor. But he hesitated. First, he doubted Duo could see much in this darkness. Second, he really would feel better being covered up. And third....Wufei blushed deeper. Third, the idea of wearing this in the same room as Duo was somehow....erotic. ~He can’t really see me, but it’s as close as I’ll ever get to being with him. It’s such a little thing, even if it’s only in my mind. It doesn’t make any sense. It’s weakness, but it’s the only weakness I can afford.~ He sat up and slowly began to slip into the delicate garment.

Duo, standing across the room, felt his jaw drop. He could only see an outline of Wufei, black against dark charcoal, but it was unmistakable what he was doing. And he was doing it so slowly! Pulling them up inch by inch! Duo’s heart was pounding so madly, he could hardly catch his breath. Trying to pant silently, he reached down to his pants and shifted himself, certain swollen parts being squashed the wrong way. A tiny moan escaped his throat. He froze in sudden horror. No outraged cries forthcoming, Duo began breathing again. It was maddening to see only shadows, when he desperately wanted to see everything! Then a terrible idea occurred to him. He couldn’t. He shouldn’t. It was vile. It was despicable. It was the lowest thing he could do, as a friend. It would make him pond scum. Even as Duo told himself all those things, he was pulling out the tiny eyepiece that fit so neatly over one ear and eye. Whipping it on as fast as he could, he switched it on. Suddenly the night vision scope came on with the brightness of day.

Sliding bonelessly down the side of the wall, Duo could only watch the incredible erotic sight revealed to him. Wufei was standing in front of the sofa, facing Duo. The cherry pink (2) silky material was just sliding lovingly up over his hips and covering up that part of his body Duo’s eyes had first riveted on.(3)

When Duo had seen Wu’s beautiful proud erection, all the strength had gone out of him. He felt weak, weak from wanting this precious, precious person before him. He shut his eyes for a bit, a grimace on his face. Sometimes it was too painful to bear. ~Wufei. Why can’t you love me the way I love you? Heh, I guess that would be just a little too perfect for the God of Death.~ A bitter smile twisted his lips. Opening his eyes again, he felt a jolt in his chest when he saw that Wufei was now a few steps closer, and seemed to be peering at him through the dark. Duo had to remind himself, with a wave of guilt, that Wu couldn’t see him, at least now well. Nonetheless, he quickly switched the scope off and stuffed it back in his jacket. But Wufei came no closer.

‘Duo? Are you OK?’

Silence. Finally, ‘Yeah, I’m find. Just a little tired, I guess.’

Wufei heard a feeble sound that might have been a laugh, but he couldn’t be sure. ‘Why don’t you go lay down for awhile. I’ll keep watch.’

‘Naw, I’m OK where I am, Wu’. ~I just want to be near you.~ A few more moments of quiet and Duo couldn’t keep still any more. ‘So you went with the undies, I take it?’

Wufei stiffened. ‘It would have been far more honorable for you to have not mentioned that. But since you did, yes, I decided it was the lesser of two evils. Maybe only very slightly less, but....

‘Hey, don’t take offense, I’m not complaining.’

Wufei’s eyes went wide. He had to swallow a few times before he could ask, ‘What.....what do you mean by that?’

Duo could hear the vulnerable confusion in his friend’s voice. He sighed heavily. He leaned his head back against the wall and shut his eyes, twisting his long braid round and round his hand. ‘It means nothing, Wufei.’ ~Liar.~ ‘It means, as long as you’re OK with it, I’m OK with it. ~I’d rather die than hurt or frighten you.~

‘I see.’

Was there the teentsiest note of disappointment in that simple phrase? Duo wondered for a moment, but finally concluded he had no more objectivity left where Wufei was concerned.

After a bit, Wufei spoke again. ‘Duo, just rest for a while. I’ll keep watch.’

‘Alright, maybe I will.’ Duo was tired, the whole night’s experience starting to catch up with him.

Wufei moved back to the sofa and bent over to peer carefully through the curtain. There was no sign of anybody or anything. But he watched for a long time, anyway, just to be sure.

Duo, meanwhile, had brought out his night scope again and proceeded to watch the unsuspecting boy. While he felt guilty at his dishonesty, he couldn’t quite pass up this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Biting his lip, he devoured the sight of Wufei bending slightly over the sofa, his cute bottom sticking out a bit, the curve of his buttock accentuated by the pink ruffles he was wearing. Physically aching and hurting again, Duo began to lightly stroke himself, trying to assuage a bit of the agony. He couldn’t help remembering how beautiful Wufei had looked, his penis firm and erect. Duo began to wonder just what had brought that on, although being a teenage boy was probably most of the reason. Duo smiled a little. Maybe that underwear was a turn on for him too. Heh, heh, have to remember that for Christmas, he thought. But he knew he would never dream of embarrassing the proud pilot.

Shortly, Wufei, satisfied that no one was lurking about, lay down on the couch again. Even though he lay still, he kept his eyes open and was carefully listening to every sound. He heard nothing from his American partner. ~Good. He’s resting. He sounded completely done in. What a night!~ He gave a little sigh, unaware that Duo was observing his every move, his every expression.

Long minutes passed. Every so often, Wufei got up to check the window again, while Duo lovingly memorized every turn, every ripple of muscle, the way the silken panties clung to his masculine shape. While Duo was absently running his eyes over his numerous bites and scratches, he suddenly remembered something.

‘Wu?’

‘Maxwell, you should be resting.’

‘Eh, I did, for a while. I just remembered. I never gave you your antibiotic shot. do you want it now or when we get back home? Duo knew his friend was highly likely to develop an infection and he wanted to nip it in the bud. And the thought of touching the Chinese boy like this made his body tighten and heart race.

Wufei didn’t respond at first. He was thinking furiously. ~At home would be safer, but....if he does it now......he’ll have to touch me, like this.~ Even as Wufei struggled with himself, he knew he couldn’t resist the image of his love touching him again, here in the dark, just the two of them alone. He was so weak! Striving for nonchalance, he responded, ‘Might as well get it over with, Maxwell.’

Breathing faster, Duo put the night scope away and got to his feet to pull out the prepared syringe gun from the medical kit. As he moved to the sofa, Wufei began to sit up.

‘No, Wufei, just lay there. But turn on your side, OK?’

Wufei turned to face the back of the sofa, trying not to tremble too much with anticipation. Finally Duo was sitting on the sofa, his hips a warm pressure against Wu’s legs. Duo’s hands were shaking almost uncontrollably. ‘OK, hold still’:.

Hands moving on instinct alone, Duo laid one hand lightly against Wufei’s hip. The feel of his warmth and the silky material were swamping his senses. It was all too much. He could feel his world pulling in,narrowing down to one thing only. In his few remaining sane moments, he pulled down the pink underwear and rapidly gave the injection. Throwing the medi-gun down on the floor, he slowly tugged the elastic back up and smoothed it in place. As if in a dream, he moved his hand ever so slowly to Wufei’s hard buttock and rested it there, gasping for air. Wave after wave of clenching desire swept through him. He gradually became aware of the trembling beneath his hand. Then he heard a quiet moan in the dark.

The small sound ignited Duo’s passion, as embers burst forth into flames. Past caring about the consequences, he reached down and with his hand turned Wufei’s face upwards. At the same time, he leaned forward , lips coming nearer. In an aching voice he whispered, ‘Wufei....please.....let me....’ Hands sliding up into baby fine black hair. Lips reaching down, warm breaths intermingling. Duo was vaguely aware of Wufei shifting, turning towards him. Already their lips were together, tasting, crushing, lingering. Arms clinging tightly, their kiss had no beginning and no end. There was only a sweetness, a purity of love, mixed with an exhilaration of the senses such as either boy had never known.

Finally lips pulled free, and ragged gasping breaths were the only sound. But Wufei felt he couldn’t live another second without Duo’s lips again. Pulling the other boy’s head down, their open mouths met again. Tongues stroked, laved each other. Lips caressed and clung. Squirming and shifting, they lay on their sides facing each other, wrapped in each other’s arms. Over and over they kissed. Neither knew or cared how much time had passed. Then Duo began to press fervent kisses over Wufei’s face and jaw speaking softly in between.

‘Wu.’ * kiss* ‘I have to tell you.’ * kiss* ‘I love you.’ *kiss* ‘Do you know that?’ *kiss* ‘I love you.’ *kiss* ‘I love you.’ *kiss* ‘Please don’t hate me.’ *kiss*

Wufei put both hands around Duo’s face, stroking softly. Feeling the sting of tears in his eyes, he replied, ‘I could never hate you, Duo, I...I’m in love with you. But I never dreamed you felt like this.’ He closed his eyes as a tear ran down the side of his face. He felt Duo’s arms shift, then two hands were placed firmly on his buttocks. Duo pulled him tightly in, his pelvis crushing against Wufei’s. He felt his heart begin to race wildly as their rigid shafts pressed together.

Wufei groaned and buried his face in the curve of Duo’s neck, mouth moving restlessly over the smooth skin.

‘Duo. I ...I want...us to be....together. Do you want that?’

Duo swallowed hard, his throat dry as more pulses of desire passed over him and he felt his body clench again. For an answer, he pulled Wufei’s face up to his and kissed him trying to convey all his love and need. Soon their kiss became fevered, and Wufei broke away with a gasp. His hands began running over Duo’s shoulders and back, learning his shape. He wanted to feel his skin, trace every muscle, kiss every hollow, but he felt restricted by the narrow sofa. ‘Come with me Duo.’ Wufei stood and pulled the American boy up by the hand. Leading his new lover, he slowly made his way to the bedroom. Drawing him to the simple bed, he gently sat Duo down. Then going to the window, he made sure the heavy curtains were pulled tightly shut. Switching on the small lamp beside the bed, he covered most of it with his jacket, which left just enough illumination in the room for the two to see each other. He went and sat next to Duo and said, ‘I want to see you, Duo.’

For the first time since entering the house, they were able to see each other’s expressions. Duo marveled at the change in Wufei. Gone was the grim sternness and anger that was so habitual. His expression was soft, a small but genuine smile curving his lips. But his eyes. His eyes made Duo’s heart melt. The bottomless black depths radiated such warmth and love. Duo struggled for breath as he went into his arms and they kissed again.

‘Wufei,’ Duo spoke hesitantly, as their lips separated. ‘I love you. I want to....see you...to touch you.’ Normally talkative, the teenager felt almost tongue-tied with emotion. His hands restlessly moved over Wufei’s back and down to touch the silken material covering hips.

Wufei smiled into Duo’s wide violet eyes, that were looking at him so lovingly it made his heart hurt. Running his hand along the side of his angelic face, he said, ‘We’ll do that for each other, Duo.’ With a sharp inhale of breath, Duo wrapped his arms around Wufei’s neck and buried his face in the golden curve of his shoulder.

Wufei’s hands pushed the jacket off of Duo’s shoulders, letting it slide to the floor. Grasping the hem of the T-shirt, he pulled it over the American’s head. Feasting his eyes on the firm, finely muscled chest, he leaned forward to kiss the warm skin. Duo held Wufei’s head as his lips slowly kissed across his chest. His fingers worked their way to the hair band holding the Chinese boy’s silky black mane and carefully pulled it away. Black angel-soft strands fell over his hands and wrists, puddling over his chest. Duo’s body shuddered as he watched the erotic scene. Wufei took a pink nipple into his mouth and suckled gently, wresting aching groans from the braided boy. Slowly, he pushed his lover down on the bed, all the while kissing and suckling Duo’s torso. Duo arched his back, moaning and writhing as the powerful sensations seemed to run straight to his groin. Wufei raised his head, his dark gaze through wisps of black hair, intense with a passion that pinned Duo down. He spoke, his voice rough and harsh. ‘I want you Duo. You can’t begin to believe how much.’

Duo watched his lover, heavy lidded violet eyes hazy and unfocused, his chest heaving as his body struggled for air. His erect, hard penis throbbed with a steady rhythm. He grabbed Wufei’s arms and tugged with a downward pressure. But Wufei resisted, while he quickly shed the rest of his clothing, skimming the stolen underwear down his slim hips. Duo moaned deeply at the sight of his beloved’s upright, perfectly sculptured penis.

‘Wufei,’ he whispered achingly.

Wufei moved his hands to Duo’s waist, rubbing his palms sensuously over the skin there. Then after hesitating briefly, he clumsily worked the pant’s waist button free. Grasping the zipper tab, he slowly pulled it down, releasing Duo’s boxer covered erection into his hand. Stroking and squeezing softly the firm flesh, Wufei closed his eyes, groaning almost silently. Duo had thrown his head back, sobbing breath catching in his throat, hands gripping the shabby bedclothes. Hands shaking, Wufei grabbed and pulled the pants and shorts down in one movement. Stopping to remove boots and socks, he then finished tugging Duo’s clothing off his feet, where they had caught.

At last they were completely bared to each other. Wufei looked at Duo; eyes moving over every inch of his young boy body. First the slim, almost delicate arched feet, then the slender muscled legs, trembling slightly. His hip bones, sharply defined, but curved and shapely at the same time, moving restlessly now. Wufei had to bite his lip sharply at Duo’s rigid penis, twitching slightly, tangible proof of his lover’s desire. The taut, concave belly, faintly muscled, leading up to his smooth chest, softly flushed, rising and falling with each ragged breath. Two pink nipples were puckered tightly and proudly erect. An arching graceful neck, stretched tendons highlighted as dark shadows played over the delicate collarbones. His soft, panting mouth, lips rosy and moist., then the high curving cheekbones leading to his large, unbelievably colored eyes. He felt those eyes pulling him in, drawing him towards a place he had only a dim notion of. A place where there existed the promise of tomorrow, and a life lived with and for love alone. Wufei dwelt there for long moments, its lure more seductive than anything he had ever known. Finally, tearing his own black eyes away, he looked at Duo’s crowning glory. His rich chestnut hair, shot through with hues of gold, bronze and copper, was tightly braided, strands lovingly entwined each other. Impossibly long, it had always moved with a life of its own. Wufei had long dreamt of how it would look loose and free, and how it would feel to be enveloped in its soft sensual web. And now, at long last, that which he’d never dared hope for.....

Wufei reached for Duo’s braid and slowly pulled the hairband away. He began to unravel the silky tresses. Deeply waved from being braided, the locks spilled from his hands, as with infinite tenderness, he spread them over Duo’s body. Helplessly, he watched the never before imagined loveliness in front of him.

With a low cry he stretched full length over Duo, the intensity of sensation overwhelming them both. One hand cradled Duo’s head, fingers digging deeply into the silky hair, the other arm wrapped firmly around his lover’s slight shoulders. Duo was clasping Wufei with all his strength, strong legs circling his narrow hips. Open mouths fused together, they kissed frantically, tongues stroking and caressing. Wufei began to rhythmically thrust his pelvis against Duo. In response, Duo lifted his hips, twisting against his lover. Their hard erections moved together, then apart, then together again in a frenzy. Soon, slick with each other’s fluids, the glide of flesh became wet and smooth. Conscious thought was lost as the two strained against each other over and over. Tortuous gasps and shuddering moans the only sound in the room.

Suddenly there was no more time as Duo felt the wave approaching. Hands clutching feverishly at Wufei’s back, he began to cry out with every breath. Wufei snugged both arms around his lover’s head and shoulders, continuing his powerful thrusts. Raising slightly on his elbows, he watched Duo’s face as the wave crashed over him and swept him away on a drowning current of ecstasy. He’d never seen anything so beautiful as Duo’s face, its every line displaying a physical pleasure and abandon that seized the very core of Wufei. With an overflowing heart, he listened to his love’s keening cry, then felt the primal baptism of sudden wet warmth between them as Duo’s body jerked and spasmed with ultimate gratification.

Short seconds later, Wufei felt his own body being drawn down, tighter and tighter as his hips jerked uncontrollably. Crying out Duo’s name again and again, he could feel himself at the rim of a vast precipice. Burying his face in Duo’s neck, he gripped handfuls of long sweet scented hair and began to fall over the edge, swifter and deeper than he’d ever imagined.

His thighs locked around slim hips, Duo put one hand in Wufei’s hair and held his head close, pressing lips to the side of his face. His other hand pressed hard against Wu’s firm buttocks. He couldn’t believe the joy he felt hearing his lover’s ecstatic cries, feeling his body, cradled within his own, convulse with ecstasy. And the knowledge that he himself had given it to Wufei! Turning his head towards Wu’s face, tears ran silently down his cheeks. ~I wanted this so much for him. Instead of anger on his face I wanted to see this look. This....rapture.~

Gradually, the boys gasping breaths calmed and slowed. Wufei lay limply atop Duo, drained for the moment. Duo began placing slow soft kisses against Wu’s face, stroking his sweat dampened hair tenderly. The Chinese boy gave a small sigh and nuzzled his face closer, eyes shut. One slim golden brown hand began to repeatedly trace chestnut hair around an ear. For long moments they stayed that way, enveloped in a cocoon of peace, warmth and belonging. Eventually, Wufei began rubbing his face along the side of Duo’s then spoke softly.

‘Duo. Are.....you alright?’

Moving his face against Wu’s, eyes drifting shut, he replied, ‘Yeah. I’m much better than alright, actually.’ He gave a small laugh, his face utterly relaxed and happy. ‘How about you, Wu?’

‘Don’t you know Duo? Can’t you tell?’ Wufei asked against his ear.

‘Well, maybe I want to hear you say it.’ His tone was light, but Wufei could sense how important this was to him. He, himself, was unused to sharing his feelings, but after all, this was his beloved.

‘I think,’ he said wonderingly, ‘For the first time in a very long time, I’m alright too. I feel as if.....I belong here.’

Duo gave him a crushing squeeze. ‘You do belong here Wu. With me, right here, like this. Don’t get any ideas that you belong anywhere else or it may get ugly.’

Wufei raised his head up to look down with shining black eyes, smiling openly, his face so young and carefree. Black hair hung in a sensual curtain about their faces. ‘I don’t want to belong anywhere else, Duo. But it’s interesting to discover you’re the possessive type. Hnn.’ He leaned forward to give Duo a kiss. When he pulled back he was still smiling, but his eyes had that Chang Wufei look, the my-way-or-else’ look. ‘Just remember, I am the possessive type as well, Duo.’

Heart leaping in his chest, Duo pulled Wufei down for a long lingering kiss. As they parted, they both became aware of the large amount of sticky semen gluing their bellies together. Faces softly flushed, they laughed, both a little embarrassed by the unfamiliar intimacy. Wufei lifted himself carefully off Duo and finding the bathroom, soon returned with an old washcloth. Tenderly, he cleaned Duo off, finally placing a quick kiss on his navel. Both pilots dressed, kissing and hugging throughout the process. They slowly brushed each other’s hair. Wufei braided Duo’s hair and Duo put Wu’s hair back in his ponytail. Wufei turned off the light, and the two made their way back to the living room. Laying on the sofa, Duo curled up against Wu’s chest. As they lay in the dark, they talked softly, as lovers do, sharing their hearts and souls bit by bit. Time passed as if on swift wings until a tiny but insistent beep made its presence known.

Duo pulled out his tiny radio and laying back in the warm circle of Wufei’s arms, switched it on and spoke.

‘Duo here.’

‘We’re across the street. You guys ready to go home?’

‘Never been more ready in our lives. Oh, but watch out for the 4 guard dogs outside.’ Wufei’s hand was gently stroking his bangs back and feathering the tender skin at his temples.

‘Vicious brutes, eh?’

‘They’ll tear you to shreds, pal.’

‘OK, thanks for the heads up. Be there in 5.’

The transmission ended and Duo pocketed the radio. Kissing quickly one last time, the 2 pilots untangled from each other and stood up.

‘I hope they remembered to bring my pants.’ Wufei sounded a bit worried.

‘Hnn. I hope so too. I don’t want anyone but me to see you like this.’ He put his arms around the Chinese boy.

‘Hell, I wasn’t sure I wanted *you* to see me like this,’ he snorted. But Wufei held Duo close.

‘Are you kidding? Those panties are a mega turn on. I’ll always be grateful to them, Wu. They were the straw that broke the camel’s back. If you hadn’t put those on....maybe we’d still be sitting on opposite sides of the room.’ Duo shuddered a bit at the thought.

‘But you couldn’t really see them. I’m surprised they had that much of an effect . I never thought....maybe I did hope a bit, but.....

Duo was eager to avoid this line of discussion, not willing to jeopardize his new relationship with an admission of his voyeurism. Wufei might love him, but he still had a rigid sense of right and wrong.

‘Well, ..l have a very healthy imagination. And I did pick them out, remember? I even chose that color, because I knew it’d look great on you.’

‘Nani!??’ Wufei was surprised, but terribly pleased that Duo had been thinking and fantasizing so much about him. ‘ I guess I’m surprised because..... I never suspected for a minute you felt that way.’

‘What about me? You’re Mr. Serious all the time. I figured you saw me as nothing more than an annoyance.’

‘Never that,’ Wufei said, kissing his forehead. ‘Not that you can’t be annoying when you choose,’ he added, a smile in his voice.

‘What, me? You must be thinking of some other guy, Wu!’ His tone was just a tad too innocent.

Wufei drew Duo very close and whispered in his ear, ‘ Just remember, I love you.’

‘I love you too, Wu,’ Duo responded, hugging back.

A sudden small noise broke them apart. ‘I’ll be in the bathroom, waiting for my pants, I hope,’ Wufei said, as he slipped quietly away. Seconds later Heero and Trowa, with their own small light came into the living room wearing black clothing, and faces blackened.

‘Hey, am I ever glad to see you two,’ Duo exclaimed as the three boys stood together.

‘Where’s Wufei?’ Trowa asked quietly, his single green eye peering out from under his bangs.

‘He’s in the bathroom. Got his britches?’

‘Here.’ Trowa passed over a small bundle.

Duo took the pants and momentarily the two pilots heard a few indistinct words and some muffled laughter. In less than a minute, Duo returned with Wufei, full clothed at last.

None of the four pilots wanted to waste any further time. ‘Let’s go,’ Heero said, his voice calm and sure, his deep blue eyes steady and emotionless.

As Heero and Trowa went through the small open window at the far end of the house, Duo held Wufei back and whispered something to him.

‘Come on guys, let’s move,’ Heero stated.

‘Just a sec, Heero, Wu and I have one last detail to take care of.’ Duo turned back into the house. Wufei went through the window and cautiously worked around to the front of the house. Then he waited for his cue. He didn’t have long to wait. A furious barking erupted off to his right, and he sped around the house. Reaching the open side door, he heard the four canines yapping and growling inside the house. Obviously pursuing someone. Not waiting any further, he slammed the door shut and left. He met Duo in front.

‘Boy those dogs are fast. I just barely got through the window in time. That woman sure is protected.’

Wufei took Duo’s arm and smiled at him. ‘Let’s go home, Duo.’

It wasn’t long before they were all in a jeep heading for home. Heero drove, while Trowa sat in the passenger seat. Duo and Wufei sat in the back. Once they hit blacktop, Trowa turned his emerald gaze on the two in back.

‘So, I think it only fair of you to tell us why you needed new pants, Wufei.’ There was a faint hint of amusement in his voice.

Wufei yawned, stretching his arms. ‘It’s a long story, Trowa. We’ll tell you tomorrow.’ With that, he placed his arm around Duo and brought him close, snuggling him against his shoulder. Duo rested his head happily and wrapped one arm across Wu’s chest. Trowa’s single green eye opened wide in shock, but he said nothing. Before long, black and chestnut heads were nestled together and black and violet eyes were shut in peaceful slumber.

The next afternoon, Duo and Wufei were in the kitchen. After sleeping most of the day away, they had been starving. Duo had swept through the kitchen like a fire storm, pulling out everything they could possible eat. Wufei had long since eaten his fill, and now watched in awe as Duo kept eating and eating.

‘Duo, aren’t you full yet?’

‘No way, man. I could eat a horse. Sticking his head in the freezer, he found a lone popsicle that had been overlooked. Sitting down at the table he proceeded to demolish it as he had everything else.

Wufei watched as the frozen treat disappeared into Duo’s mouth, then slowly reappeared, his mouth turning a rosy red. Wufei found he couldn’t take his eyes away from the tantalizing sight. Soon he was having trouble breathing normally. Unable to keep quiet another minute, he spoke.

‘My god you look sexy doing that......do it again,’ he breathed, then leaning forward he added in a sultry tone, ‘on me.’

Duo turned with wide eyes to look at his lover. His moist red mouth a surprised O’. But a second later, with a wide grin on his face, he threw the popsicle in the sink. Taking Wufei by the hand, the tow young pilots left the kitchen.

That night at dinner, Quatre remarked on how tired Wufei and Duo must be, as they’d hardly been seen all day. Trowa just smiled.

Owari

(1) Gundam pilots are always prepared for any emergency.

(2)OK, in the future, night vision lets you see everything normally, not all weird and green like now. Isn’t technology wonderful?

(3) Wouldn’t you look there first? I would!

Well, I know this is pretty bad. In fact I stayed up half the night typing it, because I just wanted to finish it and move on. If I waited any longer, I wouldn’t have the nerve to post it. I think I’ll try a humorous piece next. Any comments and criticisms are welcome, although I fear nothing can help that corny, melodramatic style. I just have to write totally different. Sorry.

Novea Rikuo