White | Silver | Black
"Ripples"
by Bane
Rating: NC-17 (Warning)
Pairings: Zechs and Duo
Warnings: no spoilers
Disclaimer: I don't own the characters portrayed in this story, nor do I make any money from it so please don't sue me.
Authors notes: I have to put my hands up and say that I twisted Gundam Wing history here to suit my own needs. The story is set after Heero self detonated, and before Zechs leaves Oz. By the way if anyone's interested, I am still working on Resolutions part 3. I got a bit stuck and Duo is a bugger to write when he's lusting after Zech's, so I decided to give them both a break and write something completely different. I'd like to thank my beta Kat once more for cleaning up my mess as well as telling me to make some things longer (fnarr fnarr).
Duo gave the skin on his arm one final rub and inspected his handiwork. He could no longer see any traces of the oil or hydraulic fluid, which had more or less covered him from head to toe earlier. He leaned forward, peered at his reflection in the water, and found a rather pink-faced Duo Maxwell looking back at him. Using a free hand he waved his reflection away as he lowered himself further into the cool water of the pool.
Things like this still held a fascination for Duo. Nowhere in the colonies could you find fresh running water let alone a river that ran into a natural basin like the one he now found himself contentedly floating in. If he could wipe the memories of the last week from his mind, he would have thought himself in heaven.
Unfortunately, his mind constantly replayed the last seven days over and over again in gloriously graphic technicolor. The New Edwards Base had been the start of the nightmare that at present was Duo's life. He was trying to continue but without new Intel or instructions, he was only making it up as he went along. Somehow things had changed and not for the better. He'd not heard anything from the other Gundam pilots either but then again he didn't find that too surprising considering that they had all tried to injure if not intentionally try to kill one another every time any of them met up.
Duo made his way to an outcrop of rock where a small stream cascaded over the rocks to join the larger river. Dipping under it, he let the cold water reawaken his tired senses. His mind kept playing over the events of the night before. He'd been finished, mission complete as far as he was concerned, major damage to his target and only minor damage to himself and Deathscythe. He was over ten away miles from the burning base when something had come straight at him from out of nowhere, a near miss. It had been too quick for him to register what it was a blur of white then gone, but it was enough to break his already flagging concentration which had resulted in Duo taking his Gundam through half a derelict building and two pylons.
When Duo finally wrestled his Gundam to the ground he had been relieved to find that the damage was repairable, well repairable enough to get him out of here and back with the Sweepers who would make light work of the more serious problems. After his repairs were done, he had only one problem remaining and that had been that he was filthy. Where he now stood under the gently running water was the fruits of his labor. If he'd not done the repairs, he'd not have become so dirty and he wouldn't have come in search of somewhere to wash. Some days it was just good to go with the flow and see where it led you.
A noise from the undergrowth on the bank had Duo mentally kicking himself for forgetting his current predicament. How could he have so easily forgotten his training? He should have been away from this place over an hour ago. They were bound to be searching for him, especially if anyone reported that his Gundam was damaged and down.
Another sound came from the undergrowth and Duo looked about trying to analyze his options. He couldn't get out of the water and to his clothing and weapons before whoever was out there eventually came into the clearing surrounding this place. The only thing left for him was to hide behind some of the larger rocks and hope that his personal belongings weren't discovered. He just had to stay hidden long enough for the searcher to see that this place was deserted and leave, then he'd be dressed and out of here. Much as he was enjoying himself, he was also aware that he couldn't afford to make any mistakes that lead to his capture or worse, his death.
Ducking beneath the water Duo used his hands to guide him, only surfacing when he was sure that the large rocks would conceal him. His chosen spot was slightly shaded and the water was not as warm here so Duo pulled his body from the water and made himself comfortable.
He didn't have long to wait as a tall figure came from amongst the trees coming to a halt at the waters edge. Duo shifted slightly trying to get a better view. Whoever it was seemed to be unconcerned about their surroundings; attention was instead firmly upon something silver and shiny in their hands.
Duo automatically started to process what he was seeing. The red jacket and long black boots automatically made the man an officer, probably a high-ranking one at that. Duo waited for others to appear but after several minutes decided that the officer was alone. A fleeting idea made Duo smile to himself. May be he could bag himself a prisoner and get some answers to a few questions he'd been having problems with lately. Okay so he'd have to wait until the man left but then all he had to do was quickly get his gear, follow those broad red shoulders, and hit him when he least expected it. Duo still had some sleeper darts left from a previous mission and was sure that the dose would be enough to bring the man down although the more Duo watched the more he began to wonder why the officer was here at all. It was obvious that he wasn't searching for Duo and he seemed almost as absorbed in his own little world as Duo had been only a few minutes ago.
Duo shifted again trying to get his weight off his now numb feet. The numbness was instantly replace with the horrible tell tale tingling of pins and needles as the blood began to return to his limbs. He bit his lip in an attempt to still the small groan that was trying to leave his mouth.
After a few more minutes it became apparent that whoever this officer was, he was not about to leave the area anytime soon. The man's attention was still firmly fixed on the item in his hands. Since Duo couldn't move he began to mentally run through all the info he'd read or seen on Alliance and Oz personnel. Try as he might he couldn't find anyone that fit this guys description. Tall was the first thing to spring to mind followed by features that made this man look like he may have been Michelangelo's original David, even his skin seemed to say that it could have been marble. Finally the long hair that seemed rather unruly was very pale, just a touch away from being white. Duo wracked his brains in the hopes of putting a name to the face.
A gentle breeze blew down the river and Duo suppressed a shiver as the cool air chilled the water on his skin. However, he nearly fell from his perch as he watched the wind whip long tresses of pale hair about the officer's shoulders and face.
Once the wind had died, the man flipped his hair back behind him in a somewhat distracted manner. Duo had to bite his lip yet again to stop any sound from escaping them. One final glance at the object in the man's hands and Duo could finally put a name to the face. That had been the problem; he'd never seen the face before for the simple fact that a mask always hid it. Zechs Merquise.
All the plans Duo had to capture the officer fled immediately and new ones started to replace them. It would make more sense to kill him. It would send a clear message to all the military whether they were Alliance or Oz that no one was beyond Deaths reach. Duo forced his fist into his mouth as he tried not to laugh at his own joke. He could see it now; the death of such a high ranking officer would be demoralizing to the men and leave a small power vacuum in its wake. All Duo had to do now was wait for Merquise to get bored and leave so that he could get his gun and blow rather large and satisfying holes into that pale hide of his.
It was a further ten minutes before Zechs Merquise showed any signs of moving and Duo got himself ready to leave his hiding place. It would only take him a few seconds to get to his things and then it would be goodbye Lightning Count. This mission was proving to be more productive than he'd expected.
To Duo's chagrin, Zechs didn't leave the waters edge; instead, he just moved to a fallen tree and sat down, placing his mask at his feet, then cradling his head in his now empty hands. He began to gently rock back and forth as his hair gently moved about him.
For several minutes, Duo watched Zechs Merquise, as he appeared to weep. Duo could hear no sounds coming from the blond man but the body language suggested tears that had been held at bay for far too long.
Duo looked up to the sky and noticed that it was almost midday. How time didn't fly when you weren't having fun. He let a small sigh escape his lips as he once again made himself comfortable while he waited.
After what seemed like hours to Duo, but in truth had been less than quarter of one at most, the blond officer sat up right and ran white-gloved fingers through his hair trying to make it settle back into place. As Duo watched, he wondered why Merquise kept his hair long. It wasn't practical for a man in the military to have so much hair. For a career soldier the choice to wear it loose seemed even more unusual. Duo had, had several arguments with Professor G, and later with Howard on how dangerous, his own hair could be to himself and others. It had all fallen on deaf ears as Duo's neat braid snaking reassuringly down his back testified.
Duo was becoming a bit impatient as the man still made no sign of leaving. To Duo's disgust, Zechs was now beginning to remove his gloves. What was the man doing, surely he had some vital paperwork back at the base that needed shuffling? Once the gloves were removed, they were dropped rather unceremoniously into the upturned mask only to be joined seconds later by a white silk cravat.
A rather nasty knot began to form in the pit of Duo's stomach. Zechs Merquise wasn't going anywhere except maybe into the water. Obviously the man had found the water to be just as inviting as Duo had. Again, Duo mentally kicked himself for staying longer than he should. If he'd left the moment he'd removed the last traces of dirt he'd most likely be right this minute telling Howard, how high a suit carrier could go without ever using its engines. Why did he always seem to overstay his welcome?
Duo turned his attention back to the blond haired man as he deftly unbuttoned his red jacket, when he was finished he neatly folded it and placed it beside him on his makeshift seat. Next long fingers reached for the small buttons of a black waistcoat. Like the jacket before it, the waistcoat was folded and neatly placed on the pile. Duo was amazed at how many layers the officer's uniform seemed to comprise. No wonder most of them looked so stiff and sour faced. For once Duo was pleased that he didn't have to wear any type of uniform; he supposed that was the benefit of being a rebel or rather a terrorist. Oz and the Alliance were giving that name to all the Gundam pilots now.
As Zechs stood up and undid his belt buckle Duo began to get a little uncomfortable. His eyes followed the strip of black leathers descent down long legs as it took gun and holster with it. A sly smile spread briefly across Duo's face as he realized that Zechs had just unwittingly disarmed himself.
Duo raised his eyes just in time to catch Zechs pulling the rather oversized white undershirt over his head. Duo had the decency to blush as his eyes wandered over the newly exposed flesh. Again, Duo felt uncomfortable. He shouldn't be watching the Oz officer as he undressed but there was something compelling about it that was making it hard for him to tear his gaze away.
Zechs bent over and made short work of the clasps on his boots. He kicked one off then the other leaving them where they landed. Hands were already moving to undo the front of his pants when Duo forced himself to close his eyes as Zechs divested himself of his last piece of clothing.
Duo kept his eyes scrunched shut, refusing to open them until he heard the gentle splashing of water. As his eyes slowly opened, Duo found Zechs submerged to his waist in the water of the pool. The blond man stretched and reminded Duo of the feral cats on L2, long, lean killing machines. Those four words summed the man up perfectly to Duo who was quickly wishing that he were anywhere but here. What had he been thinking; there was no way he could take Zechs Merquise out of the picture? The most he could possibly wish for would be a quick and painless death if he was lucky, he didn't want to dwell on what awaited him if he were unlucky.
His musings had distracted him; when he let his attention go back to Zechs, he felt a sudden stab of fear in his chest. The man had disappeared. Panic began to take hold of Duo as he frantically tried to locate the missing officer. He noticed the tiny ripples on the waters surface the only indication of where the man's current position was. To Duo's dismay, they seemed to be coming in his direction. Was it possible that Zechs was aware of his presence? Had the man known he was being watched? Duo doubted it, but his only proof was that he didn't think Zechs would let anyone see him weep if that was what he'd actually been doing.
The ripples were getting closer and Duo felt himself physically shrink back against the rocks, trying to make himself as small as possible.
The water erupted only a few feet away from Duo who now realized that there was no place left to hide. Zechs tossed his head back to get the wet strands of hair out of his face, sending tiny droplets of water in every direction. Duo flinched uncontrollably as he felt every single one of the cold beads of water hit his skin. It felt as if tiny needles were pricking him repeatedly, as he struggled to keep quiet.
Duo's attempts to remain quiet were suddenly ended, as a rather painful cramp demanded his attention. He tried to move his weight but only managed to make it worse; it was this new pain that caused a whimper to leave him. He bit his lip as icy blue eyes were turned his way.
Duo couldn't decide who looked more shocked, Zechs or himself. The man clearly didn't know that he was there that much was apparent. Neither of them was armed but Duo doubted that he would have the strength required to overpower Zechs, but maybe he could use his speed and agility to get out of this.
Duo began to feel his body go taut as it geared it's self up for fight or flight. It almost felt like his skin was vibrating as he released his grip on the rock readying himself for when Zechs made his move.
"Are you alright?" Zechs reached out a hand toward Duo as if he were trying to calm a wild animal. Duo only pulled back from the long fingers, eyeing the blond haired man with suspicion. "You look cold, how long have you been hiding there?"
Duo couldn't understand what was happening, the expected attack hadn't materialized, instead Zechs seemed to be showing genuine concerned for him. Zechs' hand stretched out toward Duo as he once again began to formulate new plans. Maybe he could get out of this by just playing dumb. It had worked in the past for him; he didn't see why it couldn't work for him now.
With trembling fingers, Duo reached out for the proffered hand. The skin of Zechs' fingers was rough and calloused much like Duo's own and he hoped that the man wouldn't notice. The hand itself was warm much to Duo's surprise making his feel even colder.
Keeping one eye on Zechs, Duo made sure that his back was always to the man as he suddenly became aware of his own nakedness. Zechs moved a little closer as he watched Duo slowly slide down the rock and into the water. He couldn't stop the shiver that made his entire body shake nor could he hide the goosebumps that was rapidly spreading across his skin.
"Come on lets get you into the sun and the warmer water." Zechs offered his other hand to Duo which he gladly took as warm fingers engulfed his own. Duo allowed himself to be pulled out of the shade of the rocky overhang and into the warming sunlight. "Is that any better?"
Duo just nodded his head in response closing his eyes he let the sun heat his skin and felt his body begin to slowly warm up again. Waiting a minute Duo opened his eyes again and looked up at the man who was still holding his hands. Duo released his grip on Zechs' hands at the same time as he tried to stand. His still aching legs refused to respond and the water seemed to be deeper than he remembered. Duo could do nothing as he felt himself slid beneath the surface of the water.
Strong arms wrapped about Duo and he was pulled up into the air coughing and spluttering. He was aware of his body being pressed tightly against that of Zechs. Duo tried to ignore the fact that his rescuer was naked; a fact that was all too apparent as he felt his own body squirm against Zechs.
Reaching out a hand Duo placed it on Zechs' chest and gently pushed him away. "You can let go now, I'm fine." The blue eyes that remained fixed on him seemed to think otherwise but Zechs loosened his grip and allowed Duo to move away.
Duo treaded water until he got his bearings and found somewhere to put his feet. This time his legs didn't betray him and he remained upright. Zechs nodded his head at Duo once he was satisfied that he wasn't going to collapse again, turned his back, and began to swim back to where his clothes were.
"Wait!" Duo didn't know what had possessed him to shout that at Zechs. The smart thing to do was let the man get dressed and leave then make a dash for his Gundam and get the hell out of Dodge.
Zechs stopped and turned around to face Duo. "Is something wrong?" The kindness the man had shown Duo earlier was still in evidence even now, as he began to come back to where he had left Duo.
Duo waited patiently for Zechs to reach him. He still could not understand what had possessed him to call the man back. Now that he had Zechs' attention, again he was lost for words.
"You didn't answer me, is something wrong?" Duo just looked up and found himself staring straight into pale blue bottomless depths.
Duo reached out and laid his hand on Zechs' arms. The man flinched but made no attempt to remove the hand. Duo felt the sensitive flesh of his palm begin to burn. He was unsure if it was Zechs who emanated the heat or himself.
"Why does Zechs Merquise hide his face?" The words tumbled from Duo's mouth before he could stop them.
If Zechs was shocked by Duo's words, he didn't show it. Instead, he reached out for Duo's face and gently cupped his chin. "To protect his family. Now will you answer a question for me in return?"
Duo couldn't tear his gaze away from Zechs as he nodded his head in an affirmative.
"Perhaps you can tell me why the pilot of 02 is only ten miles from the base he destroyed last night when for his own safety he should be thousands of miles away by now."
"Repairs." Duo didn't see the need to elaborate beyond the basic. He had other things he wanted to ask and he wasn't going to waste precious time going into pointless detail.
"You knew who I was yet you were willing to let me go, why?" Duo held the man's gaze as he reached up for the hand on his face. As carefully as he could he wrapped his fingers around the others and pulled the hand down to his chest.
Zechs' blue eyes looked briefly, at what Duo was doing but he turned his attention back to the rather serious face of Duo. "In the last few days I've seen too many lives wasted. I have no wish to see another Gundam pilot lying dead at my feet."
Duo felt his eyes begin to water as he looked up to see Zechs eyeing him wearily. "Who?" His words were barely a whisper but Zechs heard him.
"It was the pilot of 01." The tone of loss was apparent in the man's voice.
"Heero." Duo whispered the name as if uttering a prayer. If someone had asked him who was most likely to survive this war he would have picked Heero Yuy, but if Heero was dead what chance was there for him or the others? They were all good but not as focused as Heero was. Not as determined.
Duo felt Zechs' hand slip from his own as it began to ball into a fist, his other hand on the man's arm doing likewise.
"You bastard, you fucking bastard, you killed him." Duo's fists rained down on Zechs' chest as he screamed at him. The killer of his friend. Zechs' face still showed concern but now also regret.
Zechs allowed Duo to land several more solid blows before he grabbed the fists and held them at a safe distance from his chest. "I didn't kill him, he self detonated."
Duo stopped his struggles and collapsed against Zechs who immediately released his hands and enveloped him in his arms. "Why? What purpose did it serve?" Duo's voice sounded ragged even to his ears but he refused to cry even though his eyes were stinging with unshed tears. He'd lost family and friends before, he should be used to it by now, but he was still on the verge of letting the tears run freely.
"He did it to save a colony." Duo could feel warm fingers gently rub his back as Zechs spoke quietly to him. "I'm so sorry; you had to find out about your friend this way."
"I would have heard about it sooner or later, it doesn't change anything. This war is going to carry on regardless of the casualties, what's another name on the list." Duo felt the body of Zechs go tense before the hands that only moments ago had been soothing him were now painfully gripping his arms and pushing him away.
"Stop that now. If you follow in 01's footsteps then that would be a waste." Duo blinked stupidly at the man before him. Zechs Merquise was his enemy yet he'd found more compassion and understanding here than he could possibly hope to find anywhere else on earth or in the colonies. "Do you understand what I'm saying 02?"
"Duo." Zechs looked at him as if he were a tongue-tied child. "My name is Duo not zero two." Duo was rewarded with a brief smile that flitted onto the face of Zechs for a second.
"Well Duo I want you to promise me that you won't do anything stupid." The grip on Duo's arms loosened but remained as Zechs continued to watch him carefully.
Duo found himself starting to laugh. "Can't promise you that Merquise, cause 'Stupid' is my middle name."
"I doubt that very much somehow but nothing about you Gundam pilots would surprise me, and its Zechs not Merquise."
"Okay Zechs what do you call stupid?" Duo let his head fall to one side as he watched the man in front of him ponder his words.
"Throwing your life away needlessly, there's been too much of that already and as you've just pointed out it serves no purpose." Duo couldn't believe what he was hearing. Why did this man Zechs Merquise, his enemy have to be the one to open his eyes?
"Like I said before I can't promise you anything but I will try." Again, the ghost of a smile played across Zechs' lips.
"I suppose trying is better than nothing, but I think you should be going now. I'm sure some bright spark back at the base has discovered that the information I gave them was incorrect." Zechs released Duo completely and turned to leave.
"Zechs."
The blond haired man turned to face Duo once more. "Are you still here?"
"Sure looks that way." Duo stopped talking as he became aware of his body again. He was suddenly feeling cold since he's lost the physical contact with Zechs. His body wanted it back and somewhere in the back of his mind, he wanted it back too. He didn't give himself the opportunity to change his mind.
With a turn of speed, that even the Lightning Count would have been proud of Duo launched himself at Zechs who hadn't been expecting it and was caught slightly off guard as Duo wrapped his arms about his neck. "Duo what are you doing."
"Something Heero said to me." Now that he could feel the heat of the body next to his own, Duo could feel himself relaxing as Zechs wound his arms about his waist.
Duo wasn't sure what it was that he wanted. Now that the contact was regained, he felt slightly stupid, standing there with his arms about Zechs' neck. What was Zechs thinking right now? Duo wondered if he dared ask. He looked up to see blue eyes staring down at him.
Without thinking, Duo stood on his tiptoes and kissed Zechs. It was over in the blink of an eye. It had only been the lightest of touches but it had been enough to make Duo's lips burn. Duo realized that it wasn't just his lips; his whole body was burning. He could feel his face going red as he realized that Zechs must be aware of the heat he felt he was radiating.
Duo looked up but didn't have time to think as Zechs returned the kiss. Duo could feel Zechs' lips hot on his own as he breathed into his mouth, his tongue gently nudging Duo's aside. Duo became slightly distracted as a hand began to gently stroke his back, his body responding by trying to get closer to Zechs. Duo tightened his hold on Zechs' neck and gave himself over to the kiss completely reveling in the new experience.
Becoming bolder Duo started to force Zechs' tongue back and was ecstatic when he felt Zechs pull him closer still as their tongues began a slow dance that left no part of their mouths unexplored.
When they finally parted Duo kept his eyes squeezed tightly shut as he basked in the afterglow of the kiss. His mouth and skin were on fire from Zechs' every touch.
Duo snapped his eyes open the moment Zechs began to speak even though the words were barely a whisper. "Duo you have to go now.before." Zechs fell silent.
Releasing his hold around Zechs' neck Duo pulled back to look at the blond haired man before him. Duo had never been this close, this intimate with anyone before and if he was honest with himself he didn't want it to end right now.
"It's too late." Duo reached up and let a finger trace Zechs' lips, remembering how they had felt only moments ago when they had kissed. The lips parted slightly and warm air gently caressed the fingertip before it was taken inside the warmth of Zechs' mouth making Duo close his eyes once more as he focused on another new sensation.
The sudden feel of cold air on his now wet finger forced Duo's attention back onto the man before him. Zechs had taken hold of Duo's hand and pulled it away from his mouth. As Duo watched Zechs he noticed the look of sadness and despair that made a brief appearance on the man's face before it was gone, replace by the neutral expression he'd worn earlier.
"You can't possibly want." These words, like the ones before them were a whisper but Duo heard them as clearly as if they had been shouted.
"I can't possibly want what? What cant I want Zechs?" He was almost shouting. Duo pulled his hand free of Zechs' grip and jabbed the man in the chest with the finger he'd only just removed from his mouth. "I learned fucking early in life not to want anything I didn't need too survive and until now I've never wanted." Duo stopped uncertain of what he was trying to say. He looked up to find pale blue eyes watching him intently as if waiting for something.
Duo forced himself to look away, trying to gather his thoughts before continuing but he was finding it hard to concentrate. He kept his head bowed so that Zechs couldn't see his face. Duo was finding it difficult to do anything under that glacial gaze that seemed to bore right through him.
It was Zechs who broke the silence leaning in close to Duo his mouth so close that it brushed his earlobe and sent shivers down Duo's spine. "Tell me you want this; tell me that you need this to survive." The voice seemed to resonate in Duo's ear and he could feel his heart beat faster in response.
Instinct. Duo had relied on it all his life and until now, he'd never doubted it. It was an internal struggle that lasted only a few seconds. He would follow his instincts. "I want to survive and if that means that.I need you.that I want you...I don't want to talk any more Zechs so just fucking kiss me again."
Duo didn't give himself or Zechs the opportunity to dwell on what either of them had said, he just reached out, his fingers tangling in the pale blond strands and pulled Zechs to his mouth. It was a continuation of the earlier kiss but it was driven now by more, there was a sudden desperate need.
Zechs' hands once more moved to Duo's back and began to trace light patterns on his skin moving slowly lower. A nail was gently pulled up Duo's spine making him push against Zechs. Duo experienced a sudden blush flare across his skin as he felt something hard push against his stomach at the same time feeling his own erection beginning to throb between his legs.
Duo was still slightly distracted by his own body's responses to being so close to Zechs that he broke the kiss when he found himself being lifted out of the water. Strong hands cupped his behind as he now found himself looking directly at Zechs. One look told Duo all he needed to know both of them needed this but it hadn't anything to do with survival, it was to prove that they were both alive.
Duo raised one leg at a time wrapping them around Zechs' waist and couldn't help the small groan that escaped when he felt himself rub against Zechs' warm flesh. The once dull throb that he had felt between his legs was slowly becoming more insistent and slightly painful. Duo took a moment to savor the sensations of yet another new experience before searching out Zechs' mouth again.
The kiss continued and Duo felt as if he'd lost all sense of time and place. He paid no heed to anything other than what he was feeling. His lips burned and his tongue ached as it entwined itself with that of Zechs'. Duo left one hand entangled in Zechs' hair while he bravely let the other begin to explore the soft and warm skin of the other man's chest.
Duo's fingers flitted across the skin until he noticed a subtle change in texture. He stopped and let one finger trace gently around the slightly stiff flesh. Zechs moaned into his mouth and Duo nipped the sensitive skin between his fingers and gave it a playful tug.
Zechs broke the kiss pulling back, taking in air as he looked down to the small deft fingers that toyed with the stiff dark flesh. Duo followed Zechs' gaze and looked slightly in wonder at his hand, his fingers as they rubbed, stroked and plucked the flesh. He let his eyes linger for a moment before turning to look back at Zechs who now hid his eyes behind tightly shuttered lids, his head tilted back as another moan escaped his lips.
The pulse that twitched just bellow the surface of Zechs' stretched neck seemed to taunt Duo, as he slowly moved towards it. He let his tongue snake out and flick across the skin and felt Zechs shudder beneath his touch. Still tingling lips followed the lick as he kissed it reverently and then pulled in a small amount of the sensitive flesh and began to tease it with his teeth. Another moan was the only response Duo elicited from Zechs and so he continued his ministrations with both his mouth and hand.
Duo stopped what he was doing and looked at the red mark on Zechs' neck. It looked dark and slightly angry in appearance but Duo knew that it would be gone in a few days. He blew across it raising his head as he did so and realized that they had moved. He'd been so engrossed in what he was doing he'd never noticed or felt the movement as Zechs had carried him to the waters edge.
Duo was about to open his mouth and say that he could walk when he felt himself being lowered onto his back. Once he felt something solid beneath him he released his hold on Zechs, letting his legs slide down narrow hips and his hands fall onto his chest, one still entangled in moonbeams.
Duo was keenly aware of Zechs as he knelt between his legs, looking down at him. Duo wriggled under the scrutinizing gaze. He was very conscious of his body and his still aching arousal that seemed to be the centre of Zechs' attention. Fear again began to take hold of Duo as he realized how vulnerable he was lying there on his back.
Duo became even more apprehensive as he let his own gaze wander down Zechs' chest and then lower. Duo sucked in his bottom lip and began to chew it with worry as he blatantly stared at Zechs' erection.
It wasn't until the object of his scrutiny began to get larger if that was possible before Duo realized that Zechs was now above him, his long blond hair tickling Duo's nose as it brushed over his face and shoulders.
"You look worried." Zechs moved closer and kissed the tip of Duo's nose.
"No shit." The words were spoken with more confidence than Duo actually felt. Zechs was still above him, but he wasn't trying to touch Duo except for the delicate kisses he was now lavishing on Duo's upturned face. "It's just that.I've never. and your so."
"Ssshh. I get the idea." Zechs silenced Duo with a kiss before he continued. "But what makes you think I know what I'm doing."
Duo's eyes widened as he took in what Zechs had just said. The thought had never crossed his mind, he'd jut assumed that Zechs was experienced, that he knew what he was doing. Duo began to open his mouth again but found a finger placed on his lips effectively stopping him.
The finger was removed after a few seconds but it didn't go far as Zechs traced it across Duo's face, them down his neck, and chest slowly moving lower. Duo let his eyes follow the finger as Zechs moved it lower and lower, flinching when it spiraled around his navel several times before moving ever downward.
The breath caught in Duo's throat as the finger disturbed tight chestnut curls that encircled his still aching erection. Then Duo almost choked when Zechs' finger trailed lazily up his arousal and gently brushed the sensitive tip.
Duo couldn't stop himself, his back arching up in an attempt to get more attention from the teasing finger. It was only sheer joy that Duo felt when Zechs let his long fingers begin to caress that hot flesh. The moan that escaped seemed to echo in Duo's ears as long fingers wrapped about his straining cock.
As Zechs' hand slowly moved up and down, his thumb began to brush the head smearing the tiny drop that appeared from the sensitive slit. Duo could only watch in fascination at Zechs' gentle ministrations.
Duo thought of all his hastily fumbled attempts to give himself release and relief over the last few months and realized that he was going to maybe find it a lot easier and possibly more pleasurable but it would not be like this. It would not be agony and ecstasy all at once. He'd never experienced a need as great as the one that was steadily growing through out his body.
The fingers were still moving slowly but it was enough for Duo to find himself close, so close. He tentatively tried to push himself more forcefully into Zechs' hand only to be disappointed when the hand stilled. Duo let a disappointed sigh leave him and then noticed that Zechs was looking at him and he felt himself going red with embarrassment at his wanton show of desperation. Zechs however was biting on his bottom lip as if he were unsure of himself and Duo found it to be rather distracting. His twitching arousal reminded Duo how close he was to toppling over the edge. Duo lifted his hips again trying to thrust into Zechs' hand but it didn't work as Zechs released his hold.
Without thinking, Duo reached out for his aching cock in the hopes of ending his torture but found his hand batted away before he was even close. He looked up questioningly at Zechs only to find a sly smile and glazed eyes looking back at him before the man turned his head slightly to the side raising his hand to his mouth and sucking on the thumb he'd used to tease Duo only seconds before. Zechs kept eye contact the whole time even as Duo began to squirm.
Duo resisted the temptation to reach for his throbbing erection again as he watched Zechs who seemed entranced by what he was doing. The thumb was pulled out from between moist lips and glistened in the sunlight as Duo stared at it with longing. Duo tried to imagine what it would feel like to have those lips envelop him as they had Zechs' thumb and earlier his own finger.
He'd become distracted and only realized what was happening when he felt something soft and silky fall across his abdomen and thighs. Duo let his eyes refocus on Zechs to find the man still watching him from beneath long blond fringe and lashes but it was the mouth that held his attention. It was barely an inch from his straining arousal and he could feel Zechs' warm breath ghosting over the tingling flesh.
Zechs parted his lips and sank his head lower only taking in the head as he began to let his tongue swirl around it closing his eyes as he did so. Duo couldn't help himself as he tried to thrust deeper into the warm wetness of Zechs' mouth only to find an arm thrown across his waist pinning him down. The squeal that came from Duo was enough to make Zechs' eyes snap open as he silently looked to Duo for a response.
"Nothing.pleeeease don't.aargh.stop.don't stop please." Duo couldn't continue as his eyes began to bulge out of his skull as he watched Zechs take all of his length into his mouth until his nose was pressed against the halo of curls about its base. Duo could feel the soft curve of warm lips and knew that Zechs was smiling. He looked down and took in the blissful appearance he could just make out from beneath the cascading blond hair.
Teeth were gently dragged up the length of Duo's arousal as Zechs began to raise his head; the wet heat of a slightly rough tongue on its descent replaced them. Duo let his eyes close head falling back as his fingers dug into the soft silt of the riverbank while the rest of his body writhed beneath Zechs' mouth.
The motion of warm lips and wet tongue seemed to go on forever as Duo concentrated on what was happening to him. Duo could feel himself getting to a point of no return, where he knew he would have to do something. He opened his mouth to speak but the only thing that came out was a long groan of disappointment when he felt the cold air chilling his saliva-covered cock. He was about to protest when a new sensation overtook his already addled senses.
Zechs' tongue was now lapping at his overly tight and sensitive sacs. Warm breath and wet tongue snaked around them and then Duo found he couldn't control his body as Zechs began to suck on them. Without realizing it Duo parted his legs further, giving Zechs better access which he immediately took advantage of, as he reached up for Duo's prominent erection. The hand went up and down as before but this time Zechs would give a small twist as he pulled the tight skin back down. Duo was beginning to pant as he found it hard to breath his body unable to process all the things that were happening to it.
Zechs must have been aware of how close Duo was getting as he began to lick his way back up Duo's length removing his hand as he did so. He sucked the tip into his mouth again and watched Duo as he arched up into his mouth even though he was still pinned. All the while Duo kept his eyes tightly shut as if it were some protection against what was happening to him. Again, Duo felt himself being engulfed in the heat of Zechs' mouth. The pressure this time was more unbearable than before. He could feel vibrations running through his body as he felt Zechs growl around his cock, muscles resonating to the sound. The L2 cats came back to mind, as the growl seemed almost animal like in quality.
His eyes fluttered open in panic and Duo lifted his head to look at Zechs while he reached for blond hair in an attempt to get the man to stop what he was doing. One hand made it and tangled itself in the gossamer strands but was unable to stop the inevitable as Duo's body began to spasm and he felt himself explode into Zechs' mouth. Duo suddenly felt himself gripped with fear as he realized what he'd just done. He calmed slightly when Zechs continued to suck the last of his release from his slowly softening cock as his body began to shake with pent up relief.
Quivering and gasping for air, Duo found himself pulled onto Zechs' lap where strong arms hugged him tightly. Resting his head against Zechs' chest Duo found that it was rising and falling almost as rapidly as his own.
Duo let his tongue moisten his dry lips before he tried to talk. "I'm sorry." He buried his face in the crook of Zechs neck and inhaled the scent of roses from long blond hair before he could force the rest of the words from his mouth. "I tried to stop you but."
"Stop me, why? Was I hurting you?" Zechs reached for Duo and made him come out from beneath his hair.
Duo felt his bottom lip begin to tremble as he looked up into Zechs' worried face. "No you didn't hurt me but I.in your mouth." Lowering his eyes, Duo picked up the end of his braid and began to fiddle with it. "I'm sorry I didn't mean too but I couldn't help it. I'm so sorry."
tbc . . . . (should I continue? feedback please?)