July 1, 2000
This is an experimental writing style--I read Cutter's challenge to write a fic that's just a conversation between friends; and although this isn't strictly platonic, credit is due where credit is due. ^_^
Om...I'm really nervous about this ficlet thing...
Hello?
Hey, I thought you were on L-2 --
Well, do you want to go--
I see. Take a rain check, then?
You sound hoarse. Are you coming down with something? You should take better care of yourself. It's terribly polluted on L-2.
Duo...
I'm sorry, I didn't know. If there's anything I can do, if you need someone to talk to...
No! I'm just concerned about you, that's all! Don't be--
Oh. You're welcome; come visit me sometime! This house is awfully big--
I'm doing fine. Really.
It just seems empty sometimes without him.
No, I'm not crying! Don't be a baka--
Are you crying?
Well, you just sounded funny for a minute.
Don't worry. He always comes back.
Get some sleep, hon. You'll feel better in the morning.
That's *Doctor* Sally Po to you, mister!
Yeah. Call me later, okay?
Promise?
All right. Don't forget to water the plants; he'll be upset if he comes back to find his greenhouse dilapidated and dying.
He *is* coming back.
I just know.
I'm hanging up now.
Click.
Goodnight, Duo.
Hello?
H--what's wrong?
Don't tell me nothing. I've known you since you were fifteen. Don't start lying to me now.
Again?
What do I mean by that? It's the seventh time.
Sixth, then. Why do--
You're not 15 anymore.
Then act like you know it.
I'm not! We started wrong. Let's try again.
Hello?
What's wrong?
Why? Did he do something--
Sometimes what?
....You really think that's true?
You're a baka, then.
Don't bang the phone, there's nothing wrong with the connection.
You are.
I'm not! I'm--
You could say that. You shouldn't do this anymore, H--
You're hurting him.
Good night. Of course you can--the back door'll be open.
Click.
I loved you. Even before him.
Hello.
He called me too.
Soon. I hoped after last time...
A few minutes ago--wait. There's a car...
Yes, it's him. Looks tired.
Really? I guess I am too. It's been a long day.
Yes.
You miss him?
It doesn't matter. Grief isn't--
Okay. It's raining here.
Like pigs and sausages?!? Cats and dogs, maybe.
Yes. He's here, I've got to go--
I'll keep that in mind.
What?
Oh... that happens to me too. I've got to be going, now--
Good night, Sally.
Click.
Yeah?
Did you talk to--
He is? Why would he--
I'm *not* overreacting!
I am breathing. Just not very well.
It's raining here too. Why?
....Did he ask about me?
Oh.
I saw Trowa's circus riding into town.
We should go.
It's a date.
Yeah, just don't let Heero hear that.
....
Of course I do. He's the most important--
You didn't.
You're so silly. You two were born to be sisters in crime--
Can't a guy change his mind?
Oh. Well, I've got to go, the plants need watering, as you reminded me so kindly.
I will. Take care.
Click.
I miss him.
It's you.
Your voice. I knew it was you; really nasal, like this--
Just because I notice things like that--
It's stopped raining outside.
I watered them.
Don't act so surprised! I don't have a green thumb, but--
Yeah.
I--
You are? How long?
That's a long time.
Think about what?
That's a rather vague answer, love.
Of course I'll wait.
I always do. Are you coming back?
....
I do. I want you to come back home.
I understand, even if you don't. You will soon.
I just know.
Good bye.
I will! Now, goodbye.
Click.
I love you.
I miss you.
Goodnight, love.
Ariana
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