[Fic-shaped thing] Still -- Part of the 2 A.M./4 A.M. Universe

[windandwater]

I told askerian that she could write the Duo POVs for the "2 AM/4 AM" universe, while I took the Heero POVs, but this fic-shaped thing demanded to be written. Once again, I was inspired by zerotwofan and a certain very lovely pic she posted in her LJ awhile back.

*glares* She was politely evil and fed my bunnies, so in retaliation, I shall angst the hell out of her and make her cry.



Title: Still -- Part of the 2 A.M./4 A.M. Universe
Status: Unbetaed


Duo sat still, barely daring to breathe.

In any other situation, his stillness would have been unnatural, but these moments were so rare and delicate that Duo feared breaking the spell and all the hard work with a careless movement. So, Duo sat perfectly still -- his weight distributed evenly over his legs as he sat on them -- the bed and the position balanced to hold his weight for however long this would last. He sucked in a breath as he felt his hair shift over his shoulders, Heero's fingers patiently combing through them.

Duo could almost imagine the way Heero looked; maybe he would look the way he had so many mornings before... clad only in his unbuttoned Preventer's shirt, sitting behind Duo and brushing out his hair to weave it into a tidy braid. And then, Duo would whirl around, catching Heero's lips in a kiss that would build up steam until the Japanese man would fondly remind him that they couldn't be late again, so would Duo get dressed already?

There was a tiny pull at his scalp, but Duo didn't wince. Instead he bit his lip in restrained emotion, not daring to move. Heero had trouble, sometimes, touching Duo's hair. Usually his touches would feel like a chill breeze over his nape or through his long bangs. For Heero to be able to pull... to tug... to make Duo feel more than a chill touch... Duo bit his bottom lip harder. He didn't make any noise, didn't shift, didn't change the pattern of his breathing.

At least, he didn't until he felt a shift behind him. Until he felt his loose, untangled hair fall gently against his back, unnaturally cool from Heero's touch. Duo bowed his head in acknowledgment, and heard Heero's soft sigh near his ear.

/Untangled now. Are you happy?/

Duo had to swallow hard past the sudden lump in his throat. "Yes... thank you so much, Heero."

/I enjoy it. I'm just... going to.../

"I know." Duo still didn't dare to turn around. He knew what this simple action would cost Heero. A half day's concentration and materiality for the stolen moments spent untangling Duo's hair with his fingers, because Heero still wasn't strong enough to lift a brush. "I know this takes a lot out of you. I didn't--"

/Stop that. I enjoyed it. You enjoyed it. I'll just rest until dinner./

Callused hands clenched at the bedspread for a moment, before Duo smoothed the wrinkles flat again. "Okay. You can help me with that new recipe."

Heero didn't answer, but Duo felt the slight touch of ice against his cheek, and the flash of an image -- like a memory -- from the corner of his eye. Turning finally, the young man looked down at the bed, moving one hand to hover over the slight indentation in the pillows behind him.

Biting his lip again, Duo curled up over the cold spot on the bed, and took comfort in it.


~ owari ~

Comments

[hostilecrayon.livejournal.com]

I'm glad I glanced at your memories. This would have been a shame to miss.

...you realize I'm now OBSESSED COMPLETELY AND FULLY with the 2AM/4AM universe... right?

Just thought I'd make sure... ^.^;;;

[windandwater.livejournal.com]

XD!

I'm very flattered that you like this series so much. ♥ I know alot of people like 2AM -- or, well, I made them cry -- but the idea of people wanting a continuation is just... *happy purr*