16-Sep-2001
Category: Sap, PWP, Lemon
Rating: NC-17
Pairings: 6 x Ralph (1+3 and 6+9 mentioned)
Spoilers: Brief mention of Blind Target (very brief).
Warnings: Yaoi lemon, if that offends then please skip.
Feedback: C&C
Notes: Can you believe another side story to my never-ending series of Heero & Trowa stories that started out as a trilogy (Deuce/Hunter/Too Late .... etc. etc.?) Well after Too Late, many thought I left poor Ralph (who was a likable guy) out in the lurch. I thought so also and pondered who I could hook him up with. This story formed in my brain this morning and here it is in all it's glory. You have to tell me if you think this works.
Super mini-Cliff Notes of these series of stories: Okay, Ralph is a character that appeared in the GW manga (and radio drama) Blind Target. He is a mercenary friend from Trowa's past. In my series of stories, after Heero and Trowa break up, Ralph comes back into Trowa's life and they try to make a go of it (in the story, Too Late) before Heero comes to his senses and wants Trowa back.
'--denotes thoughts--'
Disclaimer: Gundam Wing and its characters belongs to Bandai, Sunrise and Sotsu Agency and are only being used for non profit entertainment purposes.
'Why do I keep doing this to myself?' Ralph mused mentally as he sat down on a stool at his neighborhood bar. 'Trowa has moved on, why can't I?'
"Hey Ralph, what can I get you?" the bartender asked. Since this bar was in a fairly small neighborhood, he knew virtually all who lived nearby it.
"Scotch on the rocks, Tai," Ralph said, with a small smile.
"Want to talk about it?" Tai, the smiling bartender, asked as he served the drink. Actually he could tell just by the look on the man's face across from him that he was wallowing in love problems. Probably saw his ex somewhere. But he felt obligated by the bartender's code to play amateur psychiatrist.
"No, I'm fine," Ralph replied pulling out his wallet.
"Why don't I just put this on your tab?" Tai replied.
"I don't have a tab here."
"You do now," Tai smiled then went about his business.
Ralph surveyed the room briefly. The usual crowds hadn't filed in yet, which was fine with him. He wasn't up to having playful conversations. His mind ran back to seeing Trowa earlier. They were friends and it sucked. He knew it was irrational, it was he himself who insisted he could handle them just being friends, they were friends before their short affair. Now it always seemed to hurt, watching Trowa happy with another. It wasn't even like he was trying to flaunt it either, if anything, he was pretty sure Trowa was tempering his emotions as to not hurt him. But it all still hurt regardless.
So caught up in his thoughts, he almost didn't hear the voice coming up behind him.
"Heero? What are you doing here?" a deep, smooth voice said.
Ralph sighed before turning towards the voice to correct the mistake. He found himself speechless as he stared into pale ice blue eyes.
These pale eyes, accompanied by a handsome face and long platinum blonde hair, clouded with confusion before the man began to speak again. "I apologize. From behind you looked like ..."
"Heero Yuy. Yep, I've heard it before," Ralph said in a weary voice. 'Nothing like looking like the man your lover lost his heart to,' was his even more weary thought. "I don't think I've seen you around here before."
"No, actually I'm a little lost. I'm..." the tall blonde man laughed, "I'm actually trying to find Heero's house. You wouldn't happen to know how to get there, would you?"
Ralph smiled sadly, "Actually, I do."
"Really?" the blonde headed stranger asked. "Sugoi. Of course they aren't expecting me, so for your help, let me buy you a drink."
"Only if you join me," Ralph said.
"Of course," the taller man smiled. "Umm... barkeep? I would like a cognac and would you also get another drink here for this gentlemen?"
Tai looked over at the handsome man addressing him and almost leered. "Certainly." He quickly brought over the drinks with a very suggestive smile. 'Maybe Ralph's evening is looking better,' was the errant thought before returning to his mixing drinks for others.
"I'm Zechs by the way," the blonde man said.
"Ralph," the dark haired man replied.
"Pleasure," Zechs said smiling. "So are you friends with Heero?"
Ralph's returning smile faded a little. "Not so much as friends with him as friends with his lover."
Zechs nodded. "Trowa."
"Yes," the other man said.
"So have you known Trowa for long?" Zechs asked conversationally before he noticed the strange look come across the other man's face.
"Since we were kids," Ralph said sullenly. "Look I don't really want to talk about it, if you don't mind."
Zechs nodded, "Okay. I apologize, it's none of my business. I was just making small talk, and obviously doing a miserable job of it."
Ralph smiled, "Not miserable at all. You just picked a topic that's a tough one for me to discuss."
"I understand. I sometimes wonder if that just a familial thing. My sister is pretty good at saying things that hurt others without meaning to as well."
"I guess if the intent isn't malicious, it shouldn't matter," Ralph said, shrugging his shoulders.
"It's never malicious, I promise," Zechs smiled. "However, people tend to get over it quickly with Relena."
"Relena?" Ralph said, raising an eyebrow. "As in Dorlian?"
Zechs nodded. "Yes. Do you know her as well?"
Ralph debated on how he was going to answer the question. Telling her brother that he was involved with her abduction for an abortive plan to revive White Fang in the past, would not go over very well. Since that time, when they've encountered each other, they had been civil with no animosity. "We started out shaky, but we've developed respect for each other. I wouldn't say we are friends, just acquaintances."
Zechs nodded his head. "That sounds about right. May I get you another drink?"
Ralph laughed. "Trying to get me drunk, eh? Sure I'll have another, but this round I'm buying... Tai?" Ralph said as he gestured for 2 more drinks their way. The bartender nodded his head and got to them after giving the waitress her drink orders.
"So why are you visiting Heero and Trowa?" Ralph asked, realizing he said their names together without the minor pang he usually felt. He wasn't sure if it was the drinks or the company making him feel at ease.
"Ah," Zechs laughed. "To give them fair warning."
"Warning about what?"
"I've just broken up with a woman I've known for a long time. I love Lucrezia but couldn't help but think that marrying me would be a major mistake on her part. I told her not to mention it to Relena for at least 48 hours, until I could warn some people."
"Again ... warn about?" Ralph asked not following.
"My sister. Once she's decided life has to go by certain rules, she does everything in her power to make that happen. She will no doubt come up with a plan of action to get me and Noin back together that will involve everyone."
"Do you want to get back together with your ex-fiancee?" Ralph asked.
"No and after much convincing, she agreed. I'm ... this is going to sound horrible. I'm too high maintenance. I'm selfish, easily prone to mood swings and depression. I know in the long run I would make Noin's life miserable," the tall blonde said, with a sad, wistful smile. "Of course, then there's that nasty little attraction I have to men, although that was never a surprise to her."
"Does your sister know about any of this?" Ralph asked, curious.
"I've tried telling her this stuff, but she stubbornly refuse to listen. Another Peacecraft trait I'm afraid."
Ralph nodded. "I have a friend like that. Although she claims to accept me as I am, I know deep down, she would like us married with 2.5 kids and a house."
"That .5 kid has gotta hurt," Zechs said, with a small laugh.
Ralph joined him in the laughter. "Oh yes, I forgot. And a dog."
"Noin was never quite that domestic in her dreams of our future. It wouldn't have been so bad," Zechs said.
"Ah, I guess I should be giving you directions to Trowa's house, ne?" Ralph said.
"Bored with me already?" Zechs eyes twinkled. "I was rather enjoying your company."
"I'm enjoying your company as well, Zechs," Ralph said, feeling himself blush. Something he hadn't done since he was a teenager. "I figured you would want to get to their house sometime today."
Zechs' eyes did a rather seductive sweep up and down Ralph's body. "It doesn't have to be today," he said huskily.
Ralph suddenly felt very warm and he knew it wasn't from the alcohol. "Well, I should probably lend you a map anyway just to make sure you don't get lost."
"Okay, where would this map be?" Zechs asked seductively.
Ralph blinked, smiled and husked out, "My place."
Zechs rose after absently throwing some money on the bar. "Let's go."
Ralph and Zechs walked over to Ralph's apartment. Ralph barely got the door to his apartment closed before Zechs closed in on him pushing hard against the door, covering his mouth with frantic, hormone driven kisses.
Ralph pushed Zechs back long enough to strip both himself and Zechs of their shirts. More fevered kisses followed as the two men would shed more clothing and exchange more heated caresses. By the time they reached Ralph's bedroom, both were naked and ready for more. As they fell upon the bed together, Ralph pulled away long enough to reach the bedside table to retrieve a tube of lubricant and some condoms from the table's drawer.
Zechs savagely sucked and teased the erect nubs of Ralph's chest, enjoying the noises and moans the other man was making. A quick maneuver on Ralph's part flipped the two over, with Ralph on top. He began his assault on Zechs's senses as he nibbled, kissed and caressed, this tall, sexy man beneath him. He marveled at the shiver Zechs gave as he playfully flicked his tongue along the underside of the blonde man's long erection. His tongue then tentatively lapped at the dewy head. Zechs sucked in his breath, only vaguely hearing the tearing noise of foil. With the tip of the condom in his teeth, Ralph moved to Zechs' erection and slide the condom on with his mouth. He hated the taste of latex, but he also knew that having someone putting it on this way, added to the fun.
Zechs moaned, as he looked down to see what Ralph was doing to him. His eyes were closed when he expected wetness of the other's mouth. In surprise, he opened his eyes to see what was going on. He was never fond of condoms but knew they were a necessary evil, but watching Ralph put one on him was the sexiest thing he'd ever seen. Especially when Ralph continued to suck at and stimulate Zechs with the sheath on.
Zechs pulled the man up and kissed him. Ralph responded eagerly, the taste of latex on the back of his tongue forgotten, as Zechs flipped them back with long platinum hair falling around them like a curtain. He reached for the tube to rub slickness on his fingers as he slipped his hand down to tease Ralph's tight opening.
The dark haired man moaned at the touch. It all felt good, but he would look closely at Zechs. It amazed him someone so beautiful was wonderfully fucking him with their fingers. When he thought he could take it no more he managed to breathed out, "Now, Zechs."
Zechs removed the fingers, wiping them on the bedspread before slathering more lube on his throbbing sheathed member. He placed Ralph's long legs over his shoulders and leaned forward, poised and waiting.
"Anytime this week, Zechs," Ralph moaned impatiently.
"As you wish," Zechs husked as he surged forward pushing through minor resistence and biting back a loud moan of pleasure.
Ralph was not so quiet, as he let out a small cry. Zechs was fully seated and waiting. Ralph began moving his hips hoping Zechs would get the hint. But Zechs remained still. "Dammit, boy! Move already!" Ralph laughed.
Zechs decided that was the cue and started with shallow thrusts, slowly building. Ralph wiggled and made exquisite noises, prompting Zechs to move faster, harder, deeper. Ralph shifted his legs to wrap themselves tightly around Zechs. The movement of the two wasn't gentle or patient in the least. They were operating on sheer lust. The bedsprings groaned from the frantic movements of the two men.
Ralph's eyes closed, letting the intense feelings wash over him, as he grabbed his forgotten, hard arousal and began to roughly stroke it. Zech's hand joined his as they together stroked him. He wanted to hold out longer, but he knew it wasn't possible this time. With a deep cry his body locked as his essence ejected from him wave after wave, covering the joined hands and his chest and stomach. Zechs's motions speed up more and soon he followed unable to resist the clamping of Ralph's body around him.
After catching his breath, Zechs slowly pulled out and he removed the condom, tossing it in the trash. He stared at the other still breathing hard. Zechs suddenly felt at a loss. If this was a lover, he would cuddle, but this is a complete stranger, whose company he liked. What to do?
Ralph wondered the same thing before thinking, 'What the hell!' He eased over to Zechs and embraced him. He settled in, positioning his head on Zechs' shoulder.
They remained quietly that way, Zechs' eyes starting to close for sleep, when Ralph asked, "Have you ever slept with Heero?"
The question startled Zechs. "What?"
"Have you ever slept with Heero? It's a simple question really," Ralph repeated.
"No," Zechs replied. "No, I haven't."
"Did you want to?"
"Maybe a long time ago. Why do you ask?" Zechs asked carefully.
"When Trowa and I got together after his break up with Heero, I could tell when he was comparing us. I know he was trying not to, but I always knew. I was just wondering if you were doing the same," Ralph said, sleepily.
"I try never to compare lovers," Zechs said seriously.
"Ah, but I'm not a lover, just a quick fuck, so it's allowed," Ralph said.
"Does it have to be that? Just a quick fuck, I mean," Zechs asked.
"It can be anything you want it to be Zechs," Ralph said slowly.
"Ralph," Zechs said, tilting the other man's face to look into deep brown eyes. "I think I would like for it to be more. I don't do casual flings, I want to know more about you."
Ralph smiled. "Wonderful because I would like to know more about you also."
Zechs kissed the other man tenderly before saying, "I guess I'll visit with Heero tomorrow. I don't think I could get out of this bed right now if I wanted to."
"Just remind me to give you that map," Ralph murmured.
"Of course, you can come with me," Zechs replied sleepily.
"True, I guess I could. Let's talk about it later," Ralph said as his voiced spiraled quieter into the realm of dreams.
"Hmm, later," Zechs answered and soon both men were asleep.
OWARI
(:./babaca/smallworld)
