[FIC] Visions of You 1/?
Visions of You
AU
2x1, 3+4, 5+1(friendship),
Angst, disability, a little bashing here and there
Un-betaed
A/N: this is a continuation from Eyes which I finally manage to get out. this shouldn't be too long maybe another chapter or two. And I'd like to thank sharona1x2 for her well wishes for me to keep writing.
POV’s
It has been 8 months and Heero was getting better at adjusting to his condition. Being unable to see Heero finally understands his ex-lovers frustration and anger. Heero never regret that he had to loose his sight to help Duo, he just hoped that Duo is happy where ever he is. He just wish that he didn’t have to loose Duo too. Pearly drops of tears leak from the corner of milky blue eyes. Wiping the tears with the back of his hands, Heero then feel around the counter to grab his keys and wallet, whistle for Odin and left his apartment.
Feeling the watch surface he knew he was late and Wufei would worry again. With cautious steps and checking for obstacles with his cane, Heero made his way to the elevator. His neighbors were considerate of his disability and made sure that the hallway was relatively clear of objects which may cause Heero to trip, however one cannot be too careful.
In the process of learning to cope, Heero had a few accidents, one had gotten him a fractured wrist and a concussion when he fell down the stairs. Wufei was hysterical at the incident. He had started cursing Duo for my condition. He thought Duo to be the ungrateful bastard because of my sacrifice. He blames Duo for my ruined career and life. We had a big fight because of that. He just can’t understand that I would willing give up my life just to make Duo happy. There wasn’t a price that I wouldn’t pay to ensure his happiness when all through his life till then, Duo had been miserable. I just love him that much.
I had refuse to speak to Wufei or even see him during my hospital admission, not that I could still see. Wufei eventually calmed down and came to apologize. We came to an agreement to never talk about how and why I lost my sight again, it was a sore topic between us and it was cracking up our friendship. Wufei then got me Odin as my guide dog, to help me and as an apology for our fight.
I fumble for my mobile phone in my pocket to call Wufei, I need to inform him that I’m going to be late or he fret and worry like a mother hen. Once I was five minutes late to meet him, he nearly reported me missing to the police, the worrywart. The elevator dinged and I went on my way. Leaving my building, I headed for the coffee shop just two blocks away with Odin leading the way.
“Heero, over here on your right!” Wufei holler as soon as Heero came through the café door. He then proceeded to guide his blind friend to their table and taking Odin’s leash.
“I can manage Wufei, how do you expect me to learn if you keep helping me out?” Heero sigh.
“I’m just looking out for you my friend” Wufei countered.
They settle down in their seats, while Odin settles himself quietly under the table and Heero ordered a cup of mocha. They were meeting to discuss on Heero’s art. Heero’s career hit a stump with his blindness but he did not give up painting even with his condition. He had continued to paint, since he can’t really see anymore, his art now is only focused in the form of abstract paint. Using his imagination and his memory of colours, he splashes the canvas with paint to express his feelings.
Relena had been mad when he told her that they could no longer work together. She outright cursed Duo for his interference. She even came out and told me to leave Duo for her. That she had been in love with me for the longest time and was just waiting for me to break-up with Duo so we could be together forever. I was shocked to say the least. I finally understand why Duo had always been uncomfortable when I mention Relena. Now think of it, she may have been planting seed of doubt in our relationship which resulted in all those accusations. Relena begged me to not throw away my life and career for that no good for nothing gutter rat. I finally put my foot down and told her that under no circumstances will I ever leave Duo for her or anyone for that matter. So much for not leaving but it had to be done so he could finally be happy.
Now Wufei act as the representative for his art, to his surprise, his work is still being demanded when he sent one of his blind works to be evaluated. The feelings and expressions the art appraisers get off from his art was encouraging and they state that they would keep expecting his work. It would take time to start creating again without being to see but he somehow he’ll manage. Art was his passion and a lively-hood for him. He may not earn that much, but he got by with what he earned.
“…the director of the gallery was… Heero are you listening to me?” Wufei questioned his friend whom seems to be in a daze.
“Yea, you were just telling me how the gallery director love those pieces I gave you to get evaluated for me and would love to see more.”
“Yes, I didn’t think it could work Heero. Not that you aren’t a great artist. But….”
“I know Wufei. I didn’t expect it either. I was just trying my luck. I’m just lucky I guess. So I’ll be creating more soon I hope.”
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Duo was doing his weekly shopping at his grocer, he had hopped that he might bump in to the pair he saw 3 weeks ago. Ever so often he would just come by this road for the same purpose. So far it was futile, not one of these trips did he ever bump in them, or even one of them. He had hoped that they live somewhere nearby and that he could confirm his suspicions that the blind guy was Heero. When Heero left he left a hole in his heart, he needed closure if he was to move on with his life.
After paying for his purchase, he stopped by the park where he first met Heero. If brought back bitter sweet memories of their meeting. He was being harassed by a bunch of kids, and Heero had showed up like a knight in shinning armor. Sitting down on a park bench, he stare up at the evening sky, thinking back on happier days with Heero.
Laughter and the bark of a dog brought Duo back from his musing. Out of the corner of his eye he saw a young man playing with a golden color Labrador. The young man was throwing a Frisbee for the dog to catch and bring it back to him. The pair had a few more throws before the young man call a halt to end the game and bring out a leash and tie it to the dog. The young man then pulls out something which he unfolds into a cane. The pair then started towards his direction along the path.
A group of teenagers sprint by knocking the young man to the ground. The dog barked fiercely at the kids as they ran away. Duo got up from his bench and went over to help the young man. The close he got he could see the brown hair of the person in the diming environment. He had a feeling that he finally found the young man all those weeks ago. Sprinting forward he offered to help the man up.
“ Are you ok? Do you need any help?”
The young man whom was petting his dog froze at the sound of my voice. Quickly raising to his feet, he lightly tug on the leash of his dog to signal that he wants it to move.
“Home, Odin.” A quite command was given. And the dog began pattering toward the south side.
“ Hey, you don’t have to be afraid. I’m only trying to help. Are you hurt?”
“No. I’d best get on my way. Thank you for your concern.”
The words were soft that Duo could barely hear them. And then Duo saw the blood on his hands. Grabbing the injured hand, he proclaimed “ Hey, you’re hurt. Why did you say otherwise? I’m not a bad guy you know. Just trying to help you out. I don’t even expect anything in return.”
“It’s just a scratch. Nothing to worry about. Odin will get us back safely. Please let go.”
With that the young man pulled his out of Duo’s grasp and hurried away. Duo couldn’t understand why the young man was so afraid of him. He was in a hurry to get away from him. Was his experience with people that bad that he shy away from any contact? The questions left Duo pondering a long time.
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TBC