<Normal disclaimers apply. I don't own Gundam Wing, the creators do.>

A Pleasing Touch by Test One

Duo opened the door of the dorm and timidly stepped in. He was quietly closing the door when he stopped short in shock. Two boys were writhing against each other upon a bed, the open curtains allowed the play of sunlight upon their bare, naked skin. His eyes took in the scene incredulously. The black hair boy beneath did not even notice his quiet entrance, his eyes closed in the groaning ecstasy. His hands were entangled in the dark brunette's hair as the sinewy youth ran his fingers intimately down the length of the boy's tan body. The brown haired youth seemed to sense the new presence and lifted his head. Startling blue eyes caught and held Duo's stare.

Heero smiled slowly at the frozen boy but did not stop caressing the boy underneath. Duo's eyes dropped then widened as recognition set in. Wufei. The boy below was Wufei. He jerked his head up, embarrassed, as he realised he was staring, encountering the mocking eyes of the other youth again. Time seemed to stand still.

It was approaching midnight before Duo reluctantly entered the dorm again.

There was no other excuse he could find not to return. The room was shrouded in darkness. He relaxed. His dorm mate was apparently asleep. Quietly, Duo undressed, unwilling to wake up Heero. Heat flooded his cheeks as he remembered the scene. Even more embarrassing, was his body's reaction.

The thought flooded him with sick guilt. He had given in to the forbidden urge to relieve the pressure and had masturbated in the boys' toilet after the incident. Inside the small, cramped stall, he had replayed the scene in his mind, imagining himself to be the receiver of Heero's touch. Afterwards he had vomited into the bowl, disgusted at his fantasies. It had been the first time he had ever actually been turned on by the sight of a male body.

Duo wondered sickly whether he was gay, like Wufei was.

'He isn't.'

Duo jumped. He whirled around and stared in stunned surprise at Heero. His eyes strained to focus on the shadowed face of the tall youth. Heero was standing against the window.

'What?' The word came out on a high, nervous note. It seemed the youth had read his mind.

'Wufei isn't a homosexual.'

The shadows made his face unreadable. Duo felt uneasy as he stood there in his underwear. He could feel the laser like gaze flicker over his body. Silently, he prayed the shadows hid the evidence of the steady hardening the surveillance caused.

'Right,' he said in disbelief. 'Then that's not why the two of you...'

His voice trailed off. 'You know... are lovers.' He blushed crimson.

'It was his first time.'

'Wufei is hardly a virgin.' Somehow, Wufei did not strike him as a unknowing about the facts of life.

'With a male.' Heero turned and flung the curtains open. Silver moonlight shone brightly in.

Silence descended.

Heero leaned against the windowpane, his arms folded. 'We're going to be room mates for a while,' he said in a matter of fact tone, 'so we might as well get this sorted out. If you have any questions, I will answer them now.'

'I haven't got any.' Duo lied. He sat down upon his bed. It didn't matter, he was going to shift rooms as soon as possible.

'Really now?' Heero turned his head to look at the chestnut haired youth. 'It's too late to shift rooms now, you know. I've checked already.'

Duo's eyes widened. 'How do you know what I was thinking?' It unnerved him how closely Heero could read the thoughts in his mind.

Heero shrugged. 'It's a bit obvious.' He did not explain further. 'None of the other dormitories are available. The others have already settled into routine. They're too comfortable to move. Since you're on a scholarship here, you have to stay here.'

'No... other way, hey?' Duo's shoulder's slumped. He didn't consider himself to be homophobic but the situation was intolerable.

'No, there isn't.'

'God dammit, this is so unfair.' Duo looked up at Heero. 'I mean, no offence but it's... quite embarrassing and, sorry but I'm...' he gestured wildly, 'too uncomfortable with it.'

Heero left the window and walked towards Duo. He leaned down to his eye level.

'There isn't any real cause to be so concerned, Duo. Either way, it won't change the circumstances. All I can offer you are answers to any questions you may have. I'm not asking you to accept who I am. Just co-exist.'

Duo was silent for a moment. It made sense, he finally concluded, there was no way out of the situation. 'Okay then, 'bout Wufei. You say he's straight but...' Heat crept up his face as his words trailed off. Duo kept his eyes strictly focused upon the carpeted floor. 'Well, you know.'

'Wufei definitely prefers girls. He's not a virgin when it comes to females but it was his first time when we did it.'

'So he's bisexual.' That he could handle.

'Not really. He had never felt any attraction towards the same sex.'

'But you two-'

'I'm an exception.' Heero smiled secretively. 'I'm always the exception.'

'You're a gay then.'

'No. I'm not.' He absently reached over and flicked a strand of hair behind Duo's ear. The touch seared him. 'I like beauty. Male or female.' His brilliant blue eyes stared steadily at Duo.

Duo's mouth was suddenly dry. The distance between them seemed too intimate, too close to contact. 'Um, you're not hitting on me, are you?'

'Relax.' Heero stood up. 'I don't go for innocents. I prefer those with experience.'

He felt strangely disappointed. 'Like Wufei?'

'Like Wufei. He's no stranger to sex.'

'And I am?' said Duo, irritated. Already he was missing Heero's touch. It had been a pleasing touch. 'How do you know?'

'If you weren't, you wouldn't ask that question.'

Duo was left frustrated.

Test One