07-Apr-2001
Category: Songfic, romance, sap, het, angst? POV
Rating: R
Pairings: 2xR
Warnings: Minor lime, language
Feedback: C&C
Notes: I guess this would be considered a sequel to umm... More Than This (maybe?) I seem to have a weird little arc of stories involving Duo and Relena directly and indirectly. The song, "Again" is found on the Lenny Kravitz Greatest Hits cd.
[--denotes lyrics--]
Disclaimer: Gundam Wing and its characters belongs to Bandai, Sunrise and Sotsu Agency and are only being used for non profit entertainment purposes. Nor do I own Mr. Kravitz works either. Dammit!
[I've been searching for you
I've heard a cry within my soul
I never had a yearning quite like this before
Now here you are
Walking right through my door]
Three lousy weeks chasing down a lead that wasn't one. In an earlier time, I would only be slightly bummed, but I'm just out and out pissed off. Three weeks wasted when I could have been wasting those days, weeks, hours with Rey. I know, it's all part of the job, but sometimes the job just plain sucks. Some days it's so tempting to quit the Preventers and go back to the salvage business. Or just be a bum and spend all my time with Relena. Yeah, yeah, I know. Keeping the peace, putting out the small fires of discord before they bloom into full flames is important, but dammit, I missed Relena's birthday. Well, I didn't miss it exactly. It was on television. I saw her celebrate it along with the rest of the world.
Yes, the Minister that brought peace to Earth and the colonies got regaled and it was on almost all the channels throughout earth and space. I watched her smile prettily for the cameras knowing that she hated every bloody moment. I wanted her twenty-second birthday to be special. We would go somewhere--anywhere and just do something silly. Go bowling. Miniature golf. Something where she wouldn't have to sit looking like the sad queen she once was.
[All of my life
Where have you been
I wonder if I'll ever see you again
And if that day comes
I know we could win
I wonder if I'll ever see you again]
Pargan has finally gotten accustomed to me breaking into the mansion like the thief I was once long ago. When Relena explained to him that we were together, he was so surprised you could have knocked him over with a feather. He also gets credit for keeping our affair squelched from the press. He's even told me that he thinks I do her a world of good.
As I crept through the window near the library, Pargan saw me and didn't even jump.
"I'm afraid Miss Relena had a meeting to attend. She won't be back for another three days."
I sighed. "Where is she? Maybe I could go ..."
Pargan shook his head. "The location is a very private island off the coast of Italy. Even if you went, someone would wonder why you were there."
"Are you in contact with her?" I asked, exasperated.
"I'll get her on the phone for you."
[A sacred gift of heaven
For better, worse, wherever
And I would never let somebody break you down
Or take your crown
Never]
After Pargan led me to the study and contacted Relena, he discreetly left the room. Good man.
Her beautiful face graced the screen and I was taken by two things. One she looked very tired, I could see the dark circles under her eyes. The second thing was that she was beautiful. So beautiful.
Rey beamed at me. "Duo! When did you get back? Was it a good trip?"
"Got back today Rey-girl. The trip sucked. It was a complete waste of time. What's going on at your end? Are you getting enough sleep?" I asked. Okay sometimes I can be a worry wort, so sue me.
"There are some tense feelings over here. I'm here to lend a hand as mediator," Relena said before smiling. "And you know I never sleep that well when you are gone."
"Neither do I. Which is why my first stop was here only to find you gone!" I said trying to sound playful, but she's a smart cookie. She knows frustration when she hears it.
"Why don't I call you tonight. We'll spend a nice evening together," She said with almost a leer. I do love my hentai woman!
[All of my life
Where have you been
I wonder if I'll ever see you again
And if that day comes
I know we could win
I wonder if I'll ever see you again]
Pargan didn't blink an eye when I told him all that I planned to stay in the mansion. Well I figured we'd have our fun in familiar surroundings. Besides she hates my small apartment. Okay HATE is a strong word. She's always looking for a larger place for me.
I'm happy to say with maturity comes the need to get rid of childish things. The pepto-bismal pink that coated the walls of her bedroom had been repainted to a nice mauve a few months ago. I guess the fact that I had a tough time making love to a woman in a room that looked like the set of a children's program inspired the change. Now if I can only get her to lose those stuffed animals. Nah, I actually think some of them are kind of cute. I looked at my watch. She would be calling in a few minutes.
I got the room ready the way I think she would like it. I lit a few candles, Angled the videophone just so and waited.
Like clockwork at 11:30, she called.
"Duo, love. Candles?" She said surprised and I hoped a little pleased.
"Thought we would could relax and I know you like candles." Actually, I've never figured out what the deal was with chicks and candles. Is it some Freudian thing?
"I've missed you terribly," she said with a sad smile.
"Not half as much as I've missed you Rey. I wish I could touch you. I long for you," I said. Rey is the only person I don't feel stupid saying mushy stuff to. I guess it's because I mean it with all my heart.
Her eyes glistened for a moment. "I'll be home as soon as I can. But for tonight, let's pretend my hands are yours and yours are mine. Where do you want to touch me, love?"
My breath caught. "Everywhere," I said dumbly.
She laughed. "You'll have to be more specific than that."
[I've search through time
I've always know
That you were there
Upon your throne
A lonely queen
Without her king
I've longed for you
My love forever]
"I'll start then. I know kissing a screen is stupid, but I wish I could do it. I love when you caress my cheek." Her hand caressed her cheek all the while staring at me.
"I know you well enough, that while I'm doing that you're busy undoing my braid," I said as I took the band off and let the braid unravel with the slightest shake of my head.
She gasped softly. "You'd joke that clothes are a nuisance," she said as she pulled off her granny nightie. That's what I call her flannel nightgown. It's about as sexy as a paper sack. But when given the 'come hither' look from her, that gown loses its non-sexy effects on me. She stood bare as her hands played lightly over her smooth, creamy shoulders easing down until they captured her breasts, squeezing slightly. That squeeze transmitted over thousands of miles right to my groin.
I moaned at the sight before me. I stripped off my clothes in a slow tease waiting for her to tire of the slowness of it all. I'm not disappointed as she growled in frustration. "We don't have all night, Duo!" she said with a playfully grouchy tone. Any shyness she may have had before we started has evaporated.
We continued to touch ourselves while watching each other, almost climaxing in unison, calling out each other's name as the waves of orgasm crashed over us.
Relena spoke first. "I guess we should hang up this connection, but I must confess I don't want to," she said sleepily.
"Then don't hang up. You said you sleep better when I'm near, just think of this as near," I responded stifling a yawn.
Rey laughed softly. "Okay, so we won't hang up. G'nite Duo," she said as she fluffed her pillow and stared at me. "I love you."
I fight sleep long enough to say, "Love you too, Rey. Sleep well."
"I will with you here."
[All of my life
Where have you been
I wonder if I'll ever see you again
And if that day comes
I know we could win
I wonder if I'll ever see you again]
"Love? Duo? Wake up sweetie," Rey said to me.
I did wake up to see her dressed on her side of the world.
"I have one more early meeting and then I'll be home in a few hours. Wait for me there?" She asked.
"I'll be waiting," I said with a leer, "I've have to wear you out properly, don't I?"
She laughed. "I'll hold you to that! See you soon darling man."
"Soon."
[I wonder if I'll ever see you again]
When Pargan sought me out in the study, I had a sudden sick feeling.
"Mr. Maxwell, it seems that Miss Relena's plane has gone down in the Mediterranean Sea. Rescue crews are on the way," He said apologetically to me.
[I wonder if I'll ever see you again]
Heero had to hold me back as I threatened to injure that idiot of the International Coast Guard who didn't think I could help in the search. It took me too long to find real love. I can't let it end this way.
[I wonder if I'll ever see you again]
A splinter group of one of the countries Rey was acting as mediator to was responsible for the plane going down. But that didn't matter to me. I would kill them all later, I promised myself. Even if she did object to my form of justice. No one hurts my family. Relena was my heart. IS my heart.
[I wonder if I'll ever see you again]
On a small plane with fifty passengers only three survived. Relena was one of them. She sat less than a foot away from me in a coma. The hospital has given up on me every leaving her room. I've only left once and that was because Heero tricked me by slipping something in my drink. I awoke later smelling cleaner and wearing different clothes. When I knew the nurses wouldn't disturb us for a while, I would lie in the bed with Rey, pleading in soft tones for her to return to me.
I awoke one morning to stare into the most amazing blue eyes. "Welcome back, Rey. I've missed you," I said softly, ignoring the tears that were escaping my eyes.
She slowly reached up to wipe away the tears. "Sweet man, I've missed you too," she said huskily.
I took the hand that touched my face into my hands and kissed it, before reaching into my pocket to produce the present I really wanted to give her for her birthday which now felt a lifetime ago. I slipped the ring on her finger and softly kissed her lips. "Don't scare me anymore, Rey. I had a corny day planned for when I gave you this, but I can wait no longer. I don't want to almost lose you again. Say you'll marry me?" I asked holding my breath the entire time. I know it wasn't wise to suddenly impose something this big on someone just coming out of a coma, but when the rescue team found her limp body in the water, I resolved never to put anything else off again.
Rey had tears in her eyes. She smiled and said, "Yes, I will marry you, Duo."
To me, that was when my life really began.
OWARI
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(:./babaca/again)
