Runaway Part 10
Duo scrunched his nose and burrowed his face into a warm chest as something tickled his nose. He took a breath through his nose and decided he was now cuddled up to Heero. From the feel of it, Wufei was using his own hair against him. "'Fei... lemme sleep a little longer, please?"
Wufei chuckled as he continued tickling Duo's nose. "Your people are arriving today, remember? I would think you'd like to meet them while awake, clean and dressed."
Duo blinked his sleepy eyes open. He had been there for a month now. In that time, he had learned about his two lovers and had been taught many of the various ways they could be joined. Last night... last night, Heero had taken him for the first time. "C'mon... Hee-chan had me running a marathon last night. I'll be walking funny even if I manage to get outta bed."
"You okay, koi?"
Duo smiled up into Heero's concerned face. "Hmmm! I'm fine. A little sore, but fine. You didn't hurt me." He sighed as Heero kissed him.
Heero was relieved that he hadn't harmed Duo. Since Duo had become a part of the new threesome, both he and Wufei fell in love with the cheerful youth more and more each day. Only one thing marred their happiness... whatever secret Duo was keeping about Treize and the prison. Duo had refused to tell anyone stating that he couldn't risk his family like that. Heero understood, and he didn't press Duo to talk. He knew Duo would tell them when Catherine and Trowa were safe.
Heero got out of bed and gathered Duo into his arms. He knew that a soak in a tub filled with warm water would be just the thing to soothe the aches Duo was feeling. He chuckled as Duo licked and sucked on his neck. "My... aren't we feeling frisky today? Keep it up and I'll dunk you in cold water."
Duo laughed merrily as he was lowered into the warm water. "Aren't you two going to join me?" That was the only warning he gave before pulling Heero into the large tub.
"Gyaah! Duo!" Heero tackled Duo and planted his lips over those of the mischievous youth... smiling as Duo kissed him back. "Hmmmm... love you." He felt something in him go soft when Duo hugged him. He and Wufei knew they would never tire of telling Duo of their love. Duo's reaction was so sweet.
Duo laughed softly. "You hafta be clean, too! Ne, Hee-chan?"
"Brat." Heero chuckled as he dunked Duo's head briefly. "I'm not kidding. You have to get cleaned up or your sister will be pissed and think that we've been neglecting you. She'll probably be pissed as it is and think we took advantage of you." He started washing Duo as quickly as possible. He wanted Duo to eat something.
Duo giggled. "Silly. All my sister cares about is that I'm happy." He rested his head against Heero's shoulder and sighed. "And I am... I'm very happy."
Heero smiled as he pulled Duo out of the tub. He wrapped Duo in a fluffy towel and cradled Duo against him as he sat on the bed while Wufei sat on the floor massaging Duo's feet.
That was how Catherine found them when she arrived. She smiled at the contentment that was practically pouring from the trio. What got to her was the expression on Duo's face. "Looks like I got a couple more brothers."
Duo opened his eyes from his light doze and smiled sleepily at his sister. "Hey, Katie! I'm sorry, but I'm too comfy to get up right now." He turned his head so Heero could kiss him, though.
Catherine chuckled at the open act of affection. "I'll forgive you a million times over." She walked over and placed a hand on Duo's cheek. "Are you happy?"
Duo nodded. "Very happy, Kate. I love them so very much, and they love me."
Heero and Wufei nodded to confirm Duo's words.
Catherine was glad her baby brother was happy. She'd been so worried about him since Heero and Wufei took him away from the troupe. "Trowa will be here later. He and Quatre had something to tend to."
Wufei sighed. "You know Quatre will have to take on a wife to bear his children... what?" Catherine was giggling.
"Trowa and I already discussed it. Quatre will be marrying me. We agreed that was the best course. I adore Quatre, but I understand and respect the love he has for Trowa. With this arrangement, no one will have to worry about anyone. I'm sure you three would be welcome to stay as well."
Duo beamed as he turned to Heero. "What do you think? You guys could probably join the Maguanac and I'll be able to be near my family."
Wufei chuckled. "Best of both sides. The idea has a lot of merit."
Heero nodded. "If it makes you happy. As for joining the Maguanac, they are the elite. A mercenary who is not of their culture must be invited. It is unheard of to ask to join."
Catherine nodded. "I'm sure they'll invite you. They like Duo, and want to make sure he's protected. You might be assigned to just guard him, but I doubt you'll have any hardships with that assignment." She kissed each of them on the forehead as a sign of acceptance and blessing.
Once she was gone, the three young men decided to have some fun.
*****
Trowa dismounted his horse with a slight grunt. "HOW long until I get used to riding?"
Quatre smiled gently and slid off gracefully. "Not long." He looked up at the stone fortress and nodded. "Treize will have a hard time getting to Duo here." He tilted his head and blinked. "Hm? How odd."
"What is it?" Trowa was concerned. He'd expected Duo to come bounding out. "Is Duo all right?" He blinked as Quatre blushed. "Quatre?"
"Hm? Oh! Oh, yeah... he's okay." He let his eyes widen as Trowa walked into the fortress. "Uhhhh... Trowa?"
"Later!" He asked someone where Duo's room was, and followed the directions he was given. He wanted to surprise his little brother, so he opened the door without knocking... only to stop and stare in shock at the sight that met his eyes.
Duo, covered in sweat and tangled in a sheet, was cuddling up to an equally sweaty Heero... who was as naked as the day he was born. The real clincher was Wufei, only barely conscious, was stroking Duo's long unbound hair. Trowa felt a brief flash of fury before looking at Duo's face and seeing the sleepy smile there. That smile told Trowa everything he needed to know. It told him that Duo was a willing party in whatever happened... if not an active participant. He let out a low chuckle and smiled when Wufei met his eyes.
Wufei slowly returned the smile and kissed Duo's shoulder. "Koi... we have a visitor."
Heero opened his eyes and glanced at Trowa. He was still alive, so he knew Trowa wouldn't attack him. Trowa was smiling, so he knew Trowa approved of the relationship. He nodded once before stroking Duo's arm in a way that never failed to rouse him without startling him.
Duo buried his face in Heero's shoulder before grunting. "Mrmph! 'Fei... Hee-chan... lemme sleep a little longer?" Then he was snoring again.
Trowa chuckled again. "Let him sleep. Tell him I'm here when he wakes up." Then he grew serious. "Take care of him." The implied threat was there that promised dire consequences should either of them harm Duo in any way.
Both Wufei and Heero nodded in acknowledgement and agreement.
TBC...
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