Takeo - Hello everyone. Thanks to both Azn-chan and Niv-chan, Separated will be continued!
WuFei - Takeo does not own GW or us. Warnings, lemon, yaoi, angst, but no death. She promised no death.
Takeo- And I'm going to keep my word. Near deaths are acceptable since you don't actually die *evil grin*

Part Two : I was waiting

WuFei walked silently out of the house and over worked himself with his usual routine, not stopping for a rest. He knew that he was ready to explode in pain and nothing would console his tears. A mocking voice spoke to WuFei.

You sure know how to pick them Chang; unrequited love, isn't that the story of your life?

It's not my fault. I was never meant to be in this damned war. This is for Merian. She could not love me but I carry out her dream. WuFei retorted back.

You are weak you know. Falling for Merian and then Duo. When will you learn? The voice shot back

Nataku, I never wanted to be part of your history. WuFei replied as he stopped his graceful swipes and landed on his knees and hands, tears working their way out. The voice was silent and spoke in a softer tone.

It…hurts, doesn't it? The voice spoke softly.

So much Nataku. Why couldn't I have defended Merian so that she wouldn't fight? If I had died in her place, then, she would have greater pride when she remembered me, not as the shy, scholarly husband that she had. Then, I would not have met Duo.

WuFei, never deny what you are. The war will end someday, and you know it. Even if your life is sacrificed, it was for a noble cause, never forget that. And your nature reflects the kindness that you refuse to see in your heart.

But… I am unsure of which path to take. I can't confront Duo.

He never did anything to you, unless he does something.

I wish that Merian was here Nataku

She is, and she's proud…Heero and Duo are your best friends, be happy for them…and besides, you must wait…

WuFei smiled softly and noticed how high the sun was in the sky. A fine sheen of sweat trickled down his brow. WuFei smiled wistfully as he lay on the grass, the greens tickling against his stomach. WuFei didn’t know when he drifted asleep.

Duo awoke to twin cobalt eyes starring down at him. He blushed.

"Ohayo Heero." Duo mumbled softly. Heero merely grunted and slid out of his bed.

"Hn." Heero said.

"I wasn't that bad was I? You're such a hard guy to please." Duo said as he mocked scowled at Heero's back.

"I'm not complaining Maxwell." Heero said as he trouped over to the bathroom. He had noticed that it was well past noon. Duo nodded and bounded into the kitchen where Trowa and Quatre shared a look and the blond Arab laughed. Duo made no comment but laughed. WuFei walked back to the safe house, tired but in a subdued state of mind.

"Anything to eat?" WuFei asked quietly as he entered the kitchen. Two heads nodded and pointed to the fridge. WuFei smiled and grabbed a can of soda from the fridge. He opened it, drank it all down and threw the can away. He headed back out and five minutes later; the bath taps were running.

"That was weird." Duo said with a casual shrug. And the others agreed.

WuFei sank to the bottom of the tub as the delicious luke warm water hit his tired body. Some beating if you ask me… I really need a mission to clear my mid, make me focus on something else… never think about the amethyst jewel that I was so close too and it fell free and rolled off on its own... WuFei drifted a bit and quickly finished his bath. He went back to his room, long black locks dripping water, a towel wrapped around his thighs. Looking around the room, he noticed that most of Duo's stuff was gone. He's gone…but I don't feel so mad, just a bit miffed as my own hopes slapped me back in the face. But, he and Heero are my best friends; they could have at least told me…

WuFei's thoughts ended as his door swung open to reveal a smiling Duo.

"Um, I'm trying to get dressed." WuFei said, still recovering from his embarrassment. Duo nodded, his eyes taking up the pleasant image of WuFei all wet, his hair down, looking the most relaxed that he had ever seen the pilot.

"Sorry. I'll be back in a few." Duo said. WuFei nodded. A note on his bed caught his attention.

I'm in agony waiting, waiting for you for so long. You've been waiting too and the one you've waited for has left you alone. Could he not understand you, I know so. I've been waiting for you WuFei, please meet me at the Sario Park in town. I'm not an enemy, and I mean you no harm. I've been waiting for you, to explain why I have and why you shouldn’t be waiting…it will only get you hurt…I know…

 

WuFei put down the note with shaky fingers. Folding it carefully, he tucked the note into a jean pocket and finished buttoning up his white shirt. He scribbled down a quick note, telling Quatre that he wouldn't be back for a while. After doing so, he raced out of the house, determined to find out how this person was

Two hours later, Duo was out of the shower. As he finished getting dressed, Heero gagged him, and then blind folded him and charted him off. Duo smiled; so, Heero wanted to be alone with him…

When Duo's blind fold came off, he was surprised to find himself in town.

"Are you taking me on a date Heero? How nice!" Duo squealed as he took charge and dragged Heero after him. Heero smiled. Maybe this was the reason why he loved Duo so much.

WuFei sighed. It was dark now and few people walked by him. WuFei bit his lip. He couldn't believe how eagerly he had left the house. What is wrong with me? WuFei sighed. He removed his hair from the tight ponytail and smiled. It was a lovely evening, though. Maybe this person who had written him was playing games, but the words had struck his heart. Whoever it is, they understand…they understand me… WuFei smiled. Maybe a walk wouldn't hurt…the star were beautiful.

Duo sighed as he watched Heero gaze into the large fountain in the park. Heero noticed Duo's gaze and offered a small smile. Duo blushed a bit. He's having fun with me. The great Heero Yuy, stoic pilot is having fun with me. I'm one smart cookie. Duo stopped his ramblings as he dipped his hand into the cold rushing water. Heero smiled. Duo was childish sometimes.

"This was the best date ever Heero. " Duo whispered as he wrapped his arms around Heero.

WuFei wondered into the park, the rush of water pulling him closer.

"I'll be right back Duo. Dr. J just called." Heero said as a beep on his watch went off. Duo nodded and Heero disappeared. Duo smiled in appreciative wonder. He actually ditched those spandex shorts and the tank top and dressed like a regular kid, just for me… Duo looked around the fountain as he made out a slender figure in jeans and a white shirt at the other side; he got up and approached the person.

"WuFei!" Duo shouted, more in surprise at what the Chinese boy was wearing. WuFei looked startled and started backing away slowly.

"Hi Duo." He replied with unease, strange emotions flickering in his eyes. Duo stopped. WuFei looked lost. He slapped himself. He hadn't told WuFei about him and Heero, even though he was sure that the pilot was smart enough to know. Duo read an emotion akin to anger and hurt in WuFei's eyes, he had never seen those velvet orbs swirl with so much emotion.

"I'm sorry Wu-man." Duo said as he reached out to touch WuFei.

"It's alright. It was a beautiful evening. Are you and Heero having fun?" WuFei asked. Duo flushed guilty. He knew that he and Heero should have at least told WuFei about them. After all, it was WuFei that had given Duo the courage to say something to Heero. And, both pilots agreed that WuFei was a true friend.

"WuFei, whatever you saw last night… Heero and I are…" Duo said, not able to complete his thought. He knew through some feeling that WuFei felt something for him and seeing he and Heero together, without telling him that he liked Heero would surely hurt the Chinese boy.

"It was plain to see that Heero loves you Duo. I guess it wasn't so plain on my side. You know, I've always waited for someone special in my life. They passed by my window once and they left so quickly. Then you came and I waited for you to come. But, another shadow was waiting as well, ahead of me and they got you. In the end, I was never really waiting, I was watching. I have absolutely no reason to wait since you're so happy. But you lied.

That's what makes me mad, you pretended to be my friend as I built up your confidence. I wouldn't take it personally but I feel that if I hadn't been up all those nights talking to you... You should have had the sense to tell me that you loved Heero. No one knows how much they hurt others around them… I mean, I was your friend." WuFei said as he backed away from Duo. Heero appeared and stood beside Duo, quickly understanding that their worse fear had come true. WuFei didn't realize that tears made their way down his cheeks. The wind blew and WuFei felt his tears cool against his skin.

"WuFei, I'm sorry, please." Duo whispered. WuFei just turned and ran.

"I told you. We should have told him. WuFei may appear all tough and uncaring but he has very deep feelings." Heero said.

"Should we go after him?" Duo asked worriedly.

"That would be a good idea." Heero replied as they set off after WuFei.

 

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WuFei slowed his pace as he made it into the crowded part of the park. He didn't want to attract any suspicion. He wiped his eyes, feeling a lot better. I told Duo how I felt, he knows, so he can understand… WuFei smiled a bit as he recalled what Heero was wearing. I was just as shocked as Duo was when he saw me… Duo will be a great influence on Heero. They are meant for each other… WuFei smiled whole-heartedly as he finally let go of his love for Duo. He began to reconsider blowing up at Duo.

"Some things can't be helped." WuFei said as he approached a bridge where a handful of people were leaning against the railing. WuFei leaned unto the railing as well and watched the water, lit up by the reflection of a carnival's light not to far from the park.

"It's a beautiful view isn't it?" a male voice asked beside WuFei. WuFei saw the wind rippled over the water's surface, his own ebony hair obscuring his sight. He brushed back the loose locks and faced the speaker. He wished that he had brought his sword.

"Zechs Marquise." WuFei growled under his breath. The platinum blond smiled.

"WuFei Chang. I've been waiting for you. You were supposed to wait but you grew tired and went out. I too have grown tired of waiting and decided that it was my moment and my time to stop waiting and catch up to the shadow that always evaded me. I'm glad that you came." Zechs murmured softly. WuFei forgot all thought of harming the Oz lieutenant.

"How did you know where we were?" WuFei asked as he stared straight on ahead into the darkened sky. He felt soft fingers rest on his shoulder.

"I followed my heart. And, so did you. If not, you wouldn't be here." Zechs replied softly. WuFei blushed.

"You won't tell Treize where we are?" WuFei asked. No matter how much he wanted to just talk with Zechs, he didn't want any of his friends hurt because of his carefree attitude.

"Treize? He and I are not speaking. We are no longer friends. It seems that that is the way it was meant to be. So, you have nothing to fear of me." Zechs whispered softly. WuFei faced him. He could see deep into those blue eyes; they too, had been hurt.

"I believe you Zechs. Was Treize more than a friend to you?" WuFei asked. Zechs colored slightly.

"Well, you could say that I was in love with him and we were best of friends. He never did tell me that he loved Une though, and that really hurt." Zechs replied.

"I know what you mean. Heero and Duo. I can't face them. I just told Duo everything and ran off crying. I was so foolish." WuFei replied, a smile from Zechs making him laugh. Zechs watched in vivid wonder. Never had he seen WuFei so, happy.

"I take it that you would consent if we walked." Zechs asked.

"No problem. I can't let Duo and Heero find me." WuFei replied as he and Zechs smiled at one another and walked towards the carnival.

Duo swore a blue streak as he looked for WuFei.

"Duo, WuFei doesn't want to be found." Heero said as he halted his lover.

"But Heero, WuFei is somewhere out there mad at me, and maybe a bit miffed at you." Duo said.

"Trust me, WuFei's fine. Judging from what he said, he's already gotten over you." Heero said.

"Fine. But I'm going to yell at him once we find him." Duo fumed as Heero led him down a path by the river.

"Do you want some candy?" Heero asked as he noticed bright flashing lights and loud music.

"A carnival. Let's go Heero!" Duo squealed as he dragged his lover after him.

WuFei blushed as he observed Zechs profile in the moonlight. He was wearing jeans and a black shirt with the two top buttons open. His long platinum hair rested against his back. WuFei slapped himself mentally, blushing at how great it would feel to run his hands through those beautiful locks. Zechs smiled as he noticed WuFei's face turning different shades of red. He reached out and held WuFei's hand in his, the satin soft skin humming warmly in his. Zechs muffled a sigh of contentment. WuFei looked like an angel in the moonlight. He had watched the battle between WuFei and Noin on a private line and had lost himself in those bottomless obsidian depths.

"We're here." Zechs said as he interrupted the silence. WuFei smiled.

"Where should we go?" WuFei asked.

"The Tunnel of Love, where else?" Zechs said. WuFei positively glowed but said nothing. They joined the line and were soon given a seat.

"How long is this ride?" WuFei asked the man who sat them down. The man smiled.

"About an hour. We've spent years perfecting a lover's paradise." The man replied with a playful wink at Zechs. WuFei blushed. The water lurched and the boat moved silently over it.

"It's not pink." WuFei said with a sigh of relief as they entered the tunnel, the roof of the tunnel opened up to reveal the dark sky filled with stars. Zechs smiled.

"I take it that pink isn't a favorable color for you. More like sleek black." Zechs whispered as he pulled WuFei closer.

"Zechs, it's you I was waiting for ne?" WuFei asked as Zechs finger tilted his head towards his.

"Yes. I've been waiting too. For this." Zechs whispered. His eyes shut as his lips met WuFei's, and suddenly, they were the only two people in the world.

WuFei whimpered softly as Zechs lowered his back to the soft cushion seat of their boat which was quite large. That guy wasn't kidding... a lover's paradise…WuFei parted his lips in silent invitation. Zechs slipped his tongue into WuFei's mouth, the warm cavern welcoming him. WuFei shyly sparred with Zechs, the hold of the older teen over him making him dizzy with desire. Zechs pulled away from WuFei, those obsidian depths mirroring the stars above.

"WuFei, ai shiteru." Zechs whispered softly.

"I know. Wo ai ni Zec-chan." WuFei whispered as he pulled Zechs closer for another kiss, sending his senses into a downward spiral. Zechs ran his hands through those silk locks, slipping through his fingers. He unbuttoned WuFei's shirt and dropped it on the floor of the boat. Zechs mercilessly teased WuFei, his tongue rolling over hardened nipples, platinum hair brushing leisurely against WuFei's body. WuFei moaned softly as Zech's nibbled against his ear lobe.

"Zechs…" WuFei whined softly as he managed to pull off the older teen's shirt and jeans. The hot mouth descended on his again, silencing his whimpers. Zechs pulled off his own boxers and pulled off both WuFei's jeans and boxers in one tug. WuFei purred as Zechs rubbed against him, flesh against flesh.

"Fei…" Zechs whispered heatedly, thrusting his heat into WuFei's, a soft moan from both boys' lips. WuFei whimpered softly as Zechs mouth left his and engulfed his sex, his hands finding their way into the long tresses of his love. Zechs smiled with pleasure as WuFei thrust into his mouth, crying softly as he came, Zechs holding down his thrusting hips. He collapsed against the cushions, his face a crimson shade. He lost the expression as two fingers nudged their way into his sheath.

"Zechs!" WuFei cried softly as the pain melted into pure pleasure. Zechs smiled softly as he widened his lover. He had no desire to hurt his koi in any way.

"WuFei?" Zechs asked softly as pale blue eyes connected with velvet.

"I want you." WuFei replied to the question. Zechs smiled softly and pressed his lips against WuFei's. WuFei wrapped long leg around Zechs slender waist.

"Gomen Fei-chan. This will hurt." Zechs said. WuFei nodded. Zechs drove himself into WuFei, a startled scream muffled by Zechs hard kiss. Zechs felt on fire as he entered WuFei, soft warm velvet heat meeting him. He thrust slowly at first, his lips catching the solitary tear that slid down WuFei's cheek. No tears tonight Fei-chan… WuFei thrust back against Zechs as his lover moved in him, brushing against a spot in him that made his moans twice as loud, and his hold in Zechs hair stronger.

"Gods…Zechs... umm. Harder." WuFei moaned as Zechs moved faster in him, both their moans mingled in a sweet song. Zechs wrapped his hand around WuFei's member, the Chinese boy growling at the double pleasure. WuFei cried softly as Zechs rammed harder into him, his legs tight around his waist. WuFei could feel it; the hand that pushed him over the edge… he came with a sharp cry.

"Wo ai ni Zec-chan." WuFei whispered as he clung to Zechs. Zechs moaned as WuFei's body pulled him roughly over the edge, and he came hard in WuFei, marking his claim.

"Umm, love you too Fei-chan." Zechs said, breathing deeply. He collapsed against WuFei. After a few quiet moments, both regained their breath and smiled at one another.

"A lover's paradise…"Zechs whispered as he kissed WuFei.

"No kidding." WuFei said with a soft smile. He gave a yelp of surprise as warm water hit him. He and Zechs looked up. They were in what seemed like a waterfall. They smiled as their bodies were hit by the water. They put on their clothes and sat down, and not a moment too soon as a blast of hot air blasted through the tunnel. Zechs and WuFei heard a few voices shouting behind them.

"Guess that we weren't the only ones in here." WuFei said with a smirk as he snuggled into Zechs embrace.

"Guess not." Zechs replied as he captured WuFei's lips in his.

"Thank you for riding in the Tunnel of Love." A voice said over the P.A system. Zechs and WuFei laughed. Their boat hit against a landing and Zechs climbed out and offered his hand to WuFei. WuFei smiled and let Zechs pull him out. They both left, laughing. WuFei froze as he came face to face with Duo Maxwell as soon as he and Zechs got out into the open.

"WuFei, where the hell have you been? I've been looking all over for you." Duo shouted as he tackled WuFei unto the grass.

"Duo, I can't breathe." WuFei said as he pushed Duo off him. Duo blinked as he noticed where WuFei's gaze was.

"Why did you knock down my boyfriend Duo? Aren't you happy with Heero?" a male voice asked.

"Zechs!?" Duo asked in confusion as Zechs helped WuFei to his feet. WuFei looked at Heero.

"He's not against us?" Heero asked WuFei.

"No. Oz is out to get him as well. Can he stay with us? I will take the blame for anything pertaining to Zechs." WuFei said. Heero nodded.

"WuFei, you're not mad at us? I mean for not telling you about us and not considering your feelings?" Duo asked as his amethyst eyes met velvet.

"Not in the least. Zechs and I talked, and it helped." WuFei replied. Duo smiled and drew Heero to him.

"Then let's have fun!" Duo said as he gestured for WuFei and Zechs to follow.

"He isn't this all hyper is he?" Zechs whispered into WuFei's ear.

"Not really. I guess that Heero doesn't know how dangerous it is to let Duo near sugar. He had twelve cotton candy sticks in his hand. It's going to be a long night." WuFei said with a sigh.

"We could always go back to the tunnel of love." Zechs whispered suggestively. WuFei blushed and Duo overheard Zechs comment.

"The tunnel of love? I want to go!" Duo said as he shook Heero. Heero glared at Duo but kept quiet. WuFei blushed. Duo apparently didn't know exactly what he was in for if he went.

"I highly suggest that you do. WuFei and I certainly enjoyed it." Zechs said. Duo smiled.

"Thanks Zechs!" he said as he dragged Heero along to join the line.

"Why did you do that?" WuFei asked as he shared some empathy for Heero.

"So that I can be alone with you…" Zechs whispered as he kissed WuFei and WuFei forgot about Heero and Duo for awhile. Waiting, waiting just for you…

The End

Takeo - * grins* That was nice.
Zechs - I like this place. So many lemons.
WuFei - No more please!
Duo- No death at all. You kept your promise.
Takeo- ^_~ Damn right I did!