Chapter 12 / 37
Written by Jessi Maxwell - send C&C to Megami_no_Remon@hotmail.com
Zechs yawned and stretched out on his bed. He propped himself up on his good elbow and turned to watch Duo. Duo had changed into his loose-fitting black silk pajama pants. He was sitting on his bed and brushing his freshly un-braided hair.
Duo didn't really notice Zechs' gaze, lost in thought as he was. He couldn't get the memory of Zechs' kiss out of his head...the way his lithe, powerful frame had felt against him...the way he tasted...the intoxicating way he smelled...the silken purr of his voice...
As if on cue, Zechs' voice cut through his thoughts. "You know you look absolutely breathtaking like that."
Duo's face flushed as he looked up at Zechs, brush in mid-stroke. He hadn't been aware that Zechs had been watching him. He offered Zechs a semblance of his usual cocky grin and flourished his brush. "Eh, what can I say, it's a gift."
Zechs chuckled softly. "Ah, and you're modest as well."
"Always."
Zechs smiled and continued his Duo-watching, although now the American pilot was acutely aware of Zechs' gaze. After fumbling with his brush a couple times and almost dropping it he squinted his violet eyes at Zechs.
"Er...what are you looking at...?"
"You," came the simple response.
"Er...why?" Duo asked as he set his brush down on the endtable.
"I've already told you. You're a beautiful creature. I enjoy beautiful things."
Duo suddenly smirked a bit as he stood up and began fixing his sheets and making his bed. He had the look of someone who had just had a grand revelation and figured everything out. "Oh, I get it. You think I'm pretty and you've been all locked up in here for a while so your hormones are getting the best of you. Well, I'm flattered but I'm not here just to sate your lusts. Tha--!"
Duo's argument was lost as Zechs gripped his wrist and spun Duo around to face him. His grip was strong and he looked angry. His voice was very quiet, a low growl.
"I am not a slave to my base instincts, Duo Maxwell. I won't deny their existence, but I am more than capable of controlling them. I have no interest at all in using you as a simple plaything, and I am offended that you would so misjudge my integrity and the quality of my character."
Duo blinked as he looked up at Zechs. // Jeez. I didn't realize how much taller than me he is... // He swallowed thickly. "I'm sorry, Zechs." // But wait a second... // "But if you...I mean...then why? If you just said you weren't interested..."
Zechs released his wrist and moved his hand to lightly cup Duo's chin, forcing the boy to look into his eyes so the full impact of what he was saying wouldn't be lost on him. "I said I was not interested in using you as a plaything, Duo. Not that I was not interested in you. That's the furthest thing from the truth."
Duo barely held in a gulp. // Why do I get so damn nervous and shy around him? Just because he's some incredible god of a man... //
Zechs' voice was very quiet. "I have no intentions of hurting you or letting anyone ever hurt you." He could see the fear in Duo's eyes, although it was waging war with his obvious trust for the older teen. Zechs paused as he considered the conflicting emotions. // Why is he so skittish? Did he never...oh... // "Have you ever...been in a relationship before?"
Duo flushed deeper before he finally managed to answer. "No. Its...I mean...I'm always doing missions with Deathscythe and any time I'm around other people, I'm a fake version of me. I can't tell anyone who I am, where I go, what I do. So...no."
// What an idiot I am...of course he's never been with anyone. He spent his time either training to be a Gundam pilot or carrying out his missions. Unlike the military...I have never had to hide who I am, never had to fear going out into public or shy away from society in any fashion. But his life...the life of all the Gundam pilots...is centered on remaining secret and hidden. Oh, what a lonely life... // "I'm sorry. I've been a fool. It just didn't occur to me..."
The younger teen managed a grin. "Eh, to err is human and all that good junk."
Zechs considered Duo for a long moment before he asked his next question, his voice taking on a slightly husky, sultry tone. "Then this morning...was I your first kiss?"
Duo gave him a wide-eyed blush but couldn't really retreat or look away. The subject clearly made him uncomfortable. "Y ...yes. I suppose you were."
Zechs' gaze was captivating, arresting. He leaned in closer to Duo, his voice dropping to practically a whisper as his arm slipped around Duo's waist. "May I kiss you again?"
Duo's mind reeled. // Hell no. You can't get involved with something like this. It's ZECHS. And even if he's not the enemy anymore, its still...why would he want someone like me? I'm just a street rat. This'll only lead to disappointment. There's no way I can let this happen. It's better for both of us. // "...Yes." // Wait... //
Zechs didn't need to be told twice. He immediately closed the distance between them, pulling Duo's slender frame against him as he claimed his mouth in a gentle but soul-searing kiss. Duo let out a soft sigh, his knees going weak. He wrapped his arms around Zechs' neck for support as much as to return the embrace. His nerves felt like they were on fire. Despite all his misgivings and fears, nothing in Duo's life had ever felt so right. Zechs felt as if some floodgate of pent-up longing had suddenly burst wide open in the other boy.
A soft sigh escaped the younger pilot as Zechs deepened the kiss. Duo stretched up, pressing himself more tightly to Zechs in an effort to get closer to him, becoming more eager as his passionate nature started to overrule his doubts and fears and misgivings. To his surprise, Zechs released him. He was breathless and his voice was heavy with passion, a slight smirk twitching his lips. "As terribly as I enjoy this, please don't crush my arm. It IS still broken."
Duo blinked and then gasped. "Oh shit...I'm sorry...I was just--ack!" Before he could say anything else he found himself overbalanced and knocked flat on his mattress. "You sure seem to like tossing me around." Duo gave Zechs a mock glare.
"It will be so much easier when I have full use of both arms again.' Zechs responded, immediately settling down next to Duo and hovering over him. He gave Duo a wolfish grin and abruptly moved in to resume kissing him. Duo pulled away after a moment.
"W-wait..."
"What is it?"
Duo flipped over to his stomach and hauled his laptop off the desk near the head of his bed. He punched in a few lines of command. He was abruptly distracted, however, when Zechs leaned over him and trailed a few kisses along the back of his neck. A shivery moan escaped Duo's lips and his eyes slid shut as he forgot the computer for a moment.
"What are you doing?" Zechs asked, peering at the screen.
Duo grinned slyly, and Zechs felt his heart skip a beat. Duo tossed the computer back on the desk as he squirmed his way around back onto his back and curled his arms back around Zechs' neck. "Well...the security camera in here is tied into the main security feeds for the whole estate. I...er...figured I'd feed it a loop just in case anyone decided to check in on us."
Zechs knew his grin couldn't get any wider. "Brilliant." A mere heartbeat later he was kissing Duo with a passion. He was quite pleased to find the younger teen matching his fervor. He slowly shifted to pin Duo to the mattress, a soft groan escaping him. He broke the kiss with a gasp, sucking in a deep breath as he moved to kiss and nip at Duo's throat.
"Oh shit, Zechs...mm..." Duo groaned, threading his fingers through Zechs' silky platinum-blonde hair, overwhelmed by a maelstrom of sensations screaming through him. He let out a strangled gasp as Zechs' hand slid down his side to his hip. A bright spark of alarm flashed through his mind, and dark wings of panic started to flap at the edges of Duo's consciousness.
With a strangled moan, Duo caught Zechs' hand before it could wander any further. His violet eyes were dark with passion and confusion. Zechs could see the plea in them, however. "I...I'm not ready for that..." Duo managed to whisper.
"Alright..." Zechs managed to gasp, pulling back slightly.
Duo's voice was quiet, but had a seductive tone to it that stopped Zechs in his tracks as surely as Duo's arms curling back around his neck. "I didn't say you had to leave...this is...more than fine. Just don't push me."
"Fair enough," Zechs purred before closing the distance between them again.