Asked by hellfire_angel: Duo/Heero Cali universe, continuation of the last drabble.
Californication Drabble 5
"Five more minutes," Duo said to him in an undertone. "And they just ran out of our books."
"Thank god." Heero whispered back. "But I don't think my hand is going to let go of the pen."
Duo chuckled as the next fan slid the book in front of Heero.
"Hello," Heero said as he looked up- and the next words died on his tongue.
No. It couldn't be. He was dead! Heero had seen the house!
"Jay," the old man smiled, his scarred face twisting. "I'm a big fan."
"That's always nice to hear." Duo's hand touched Heero's arm. "You okay, buddy?" He smiled at Jay. "It's been a long tour, I think he's jet lagged."
Heero scribbled his name automatically, concentrating on Duo's hold on his arm. It couldn't be Jay. It was just a nice old man who happened to look like Heero's uncle- and have the same name. Jay hadn't had scars- not like this guy did. It was just a coincidence, the resemblance wasn't that great. He was jet-lagged.
Heero pushed the book over to Duo, who also signed it. "Thank you," the old man--who wasn't his uncle- couldn't be his uncle- said. "You know it's funny," he added as he picked up the book, his eyes intent on Heero's face. "You remind me of someone- but I don't know who."
"Ditto," Heero managed and the old man grinned at him.
Heero knew that grin. He bit down on a scream, forced himself to stay in place.
"Heero?" Duo's grip tightened. "What's wrong? You've gone white. Are you sick?"
He tried to answer, but his throat had gone dry. Heero just shook his head and reached for the next person's book. The faster he could be finished...
The rest of the time was a blur. Heero didn't remember finishing the signing, or going outside the mall. It wasn't until they were in the car and Duo turned to him, practically vibrating with concern, that he focused back on the world outside his head.
"Heero- you are scaring the crap out of me! What's wrong? Do I need to take you to the hospital?"
"You saw that guy right? The old guy?"
"With all the burn scars?" Duo nodded. "Yeah- why?"
"That was Jay."
Duo's mouth dropped open. "But your uncle is dead."
"I know. He's supposed to be dead. He supposedly never got out of the house. It can't be him- but that guy looked like him- it sounded like him- that smile-" Heero could hear his voice rising and he closed his mouth, taking deep breaths.
"It's okay." Duo reached out and pulled him close. "It's okay. I'm sure you're right. Just someone that looked like him. We've been on tour for a bit- I wouldn't be surprised if we're both a little messed up right now."
Heero held onto his lover tightly.
"And Heero-" Duo added in a softer tone. "Even if it was him- he can't hurt you now. You know that right? He's just an old man."
"He was just an old man back then too." Heero said and then wished he hadn't. He kissed Duo in apology. "I'm sorry- I think I need to go back to the hotel and just get some sleep you know?"
"All right," Duo agreed and started the engine. "I'm sure things will look better after some sleep."
Heero could only hope he was right.
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