It’s here! The sequel to "Take a Bow" is finished. I am even more proud of this one just because I think it is better written and turned out just the way I wanted it to. This is from Trowa’s POV, though the end has both Trowa and Quatre’s thoughts.
Thanks to Sarahfish and Mizuno no Pixie. You really gave me the will.
Disclaimer: The Gundam Wing characters are not mine. They belong to whomever made them, but it was not me unfortunately. Oh, well. The song is "I’ll Remember" by Madonna. I don’t claim to own that either.
Warnings: SAP!!! Shounen ai, too. (I just LOVE Quatre and Trowa ficcies! ^_~.)
Tell me what you liked or didn’t like. All comments will receive a reply. Firefly867@aol.com
--Ray-Chan
Mmmm, mmmm
How do you do it, Quatre? You make room for others in your heart without a second thought. But me, I can’t even tell the one person who means the most to me how I feel. I love you Quatre.
Say good-bye to not knowing when
The truth in my whole life began.
If only I could say it to you and not just myself. Who would ever guess I’m in love with an angel?
This emptiness I feel, it’s the absence of your light. You give it so freely to others. If I asked, could you spare some for me?
Say good-bye to not knowing how to cry
You taught me that.
I’m cold, Quatre. This emptiness, this forever chill is sealing me away from you. Won’t you help me? Bring me back to the light.
I sigh. You already saved me in so many ways. You, Quatre, you are the reason I continue to fight. I am a stronger person for knowing you if nothing more.
And I’ll remember the strength that you gave me
Now that I’m standing on my own.
I’ll remember the way that you saved me.
I’ll remember.
I’m not who I pretend to be.
Inside I was a child
That could not mend a broken wing.
I search for happiness. Can a war really lead to peace? Will this peace bring me my one true love? Will you find me through all this bloodshed? Or will I forever be alone?
Outside I looked for a way
To teach my heart to sing.
I’m falling quickly. It’s lonely here, Quatre. I’m alone without you. I miss you and I never even had you to begin with. Is this love?
And I’ll remember the love that you gave me
Now that I’m standing on my own.
I’ll remember the way that you changed me.
I’ll remember.
I’ve learned to live without you somehow. But this need, this longing grows stronger everyday. Can I ever be truly free of it? Do I even want to?
I learned to let go of the illusion that we can possess.
No. The answer is simple. I want you here with me, but I won’t risk both our hearts on a whim. If this pain is what it takes, then I’ll gladly endure just to keep you safe. Safe from my love. Safe from me.
I learned to let go.
I travel in stillness.
So I am forever alone. Doomed a fate worse than death. To look upon you everyday, but be unable to tell you how I feel. To watch you smile so freely at others, but be unable to smile back.
You give me such hope, Quatre. The knowledge that there are people like you in this world, that is a cause worth fighting for.
And I’ll remember happiness.
I’ll remember. [I’ll remember]
I’ve made protecting you my life. Nothing else matters. Only you.
Mmmmm...[I’ll remember]
Mmmmm...
My way of thanking you for all you have done. What little protection I can offer you, anything I can give is yours. You have done so much for me.
And I’ll remember the love that you gave me
Now that I’m standing on my own.
I’ll remember the way that you changed me.
I’ll remember.
[I’ll remember]
I sigh once again. This world would be a dismal place without you, Quatre. Even lonely as I am, I would never with myself on you. I could only mar your beauty.
No, I’ve never been afraid to cry.
Now I finally have a reason why.
I’ll remember. [I’ll remember]
I would only hurt you. Break you inside.
No, I’ve never been afraid to cry.
Now I finally have a reason why.
I’ll remember. [I’ll remember]
My love is not beautiful like yours. It taints you, my angel, even as I think of you.
No, I’ve never been afraid to cry
And I finally have a reason why.
I’ll remember. [I’ll remember]
I shouldn’t love you, Quatre. Like everything else about me, my love could only be used to destroy.
No, I’ve never been afraid to cry
And I finally have a reason why.
"No." I shake my head sadly. "We were never meant to be."
I turn, intent on returning to the house, but instead find myself gasping in shock. How long have you been standing there, Quatre? Were you watching me?
*******
He turns and I freeze. If it was possible, he is even more beautiful in the moonlight. Lean form bathed in shadows. So mysterious, so...Trowa.
I blush when I realize I’m staring. He just remains silent, never one to talk. I clear my throat softly.
"So…um. Who is it?"
*******
"What?" I am jolted back to reality by his soft words.
"Who is it?"
I freeze in panic. What should I do? What should I say? I resist the urge to just push past him and run inside. He would only follow me.
I look down from his slight pixie face. He’s so perfect. I could never lie to him.
"You," I whisper softly, my innerself trying to hide from the reality of the words. "It’s always been you."
*******
I’m shocked to say the least. Duo was right then. Trowa DOES feel for me! Why is he just admitting it now, though? Surely he knows how I feel for him...doesn’t he? I thought I had been so obvious with my affections. Could he have missed it all along?
I look at him once more, the wonder clearly plastered on my face. He’s staring at his feet. I should do something. ANYthing.
Making a quick decision, I close the gap between us and gently press my lips to his.
Oh, please, God. Don’t let him be angry.
*******
He’s silent. Maybe I went too far. Maybe I should apologize for...
He presses his lips to mine in a slow and gentle kiss. I’m startled at first, but I return the kiss to the best of my ability.
Please let this be real. Not just another of my dreams.
*******
Trowa is kissing me back! I smile into the kiss. Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined these feelings. He’s perfect. He’s beautiful. And now he’s mine.
I pull him closer to me, embracing just as the need for air makes itself known and forces us apart. Then something even more amazing happens...he smiles at me.
*******
"Ai shiteru, Quatre."
I hold my angel in my arms. So this is heaven. I never truly believed such a thing could exist until that night. Holding my angel, I believed.
"Ai shiteru, Trowa."
The words were musical to my ears, dancing through the gardens and melding with the darkness. Nothing else mattered. I was holding my angel, and I was truly happy.
I’ll remember.
[I’ll remember]