Addicted to You

CHAPTER 5


“I’m Trowa... and you are?”

The man across from him smiled faintly. “My name is Zechs. Pleased to make your acquaintance.”

Trowa nodded. “Likewise.”

They sat in silence for a while until Zechs spoke quietly. “Not meaning to be rude, but what are you here for? It can’t be with someone, or you’d be with them and it doesn’t seem to me that you are looking for a good time... So why are you here?”

Trowa searched Zechs’ face for any hidden intentions, seeing none he answered. “I was dragged along by my friend.”

Zechs smiled. “I thought something like that had to be the case.”

“And what about you? Why are you here?” Trowa inquired, his curiosity getting the best of him.

Zechs sat for some time in silence. Just when Trowa was about to repeat the question again Zechs spoke. “I don’t know. I’m not the kind of person that usually comes to these sorts of things, but tonight when one of my friends said he was going and offered to take me along I felt like I had to say ‘yes’.” Zechs smiled again. “Aren’t I lucky I came?” He asked with a smile.

Trowa hesitated. ‘Is he flirting with me?’ He wondered.

Zechs waited as he wondered how Trowa was going to take his subtle flirting. ‘Was I wrong?’ he wondered. ‘Is Trowa straight?’ Zechs began to doubt about his flirting with Trowa when Trowa smiled. It was an almost imperceptible smile, and would have been missed if you hadn’t been looking for it, but it was a smile. Taking the smile as a sign that Trowa was enjoying the flirting Zechs leaned forward. “Do you want to go for a walk outside, alone?”

As soon as he said it Zechs realized he had said something wrong. Trowa stiffened and watched Zechs warily. “I’m sorry.” He said quickly. “I didn’t mean to offend you.”

Trowa forced his nerves to calm down. He slowly relaxed. A soon as he had himself under control he looked back over at Zechs. “No, it’s not your fault. I’m just a bit sensitive right now. You see I’ve just come out of a relationship and well...” He trailed off and lowered his head into his hands again. “It’s been hard.”

Zechs sighed. So he had been wrong all along and Trowa was straight, he had just broken up with his girlfriend and that was why he was sitting alone. “I’m sorry about you and your girlfriend.” He said slowly.

Trowa’s head jerked up. “Wha-?” he said.

“You and your girlfriend. I’m sorry things didn’t work out.” Zechs repeated.

“My girlfriend?” Trowa said. Then he realized he was just repeating everything Zechs said and then a moment later realized why Zechs had backed off. He quickly clarified. “Oh, no. I just broke up with my boyfriend.” Trowa explained.

Zechs glanced at Trowa with interest in his eyes. They looked at each other and then laughed quietly. “Well that was a little awkward.” Zechs said.

Trowa nodded, “Oh yea.”

Out on the dance floor Wufei nudged Ami. “Look. Over at that table. Isn’t that Trowa?”

Ami looked to where Wufei was pointing. She grinned, “It sure is. And who is that tall handsome stranger he’s talking to?” They grinned.

“Come on.” Wufei said, “Let’s go see what’s up.”

They made their way over to the table where Trowa and Zechs were sitting. Pulling up two chairs they sat down on Trowa’s right. “Well Trowa. Aren’t you going to introduce me to Mr. Handsome here?” Ami demanded.

Trowa blushed. He quickly introduced Zechs to everyone.

“Pleased to meet you. And what a lovely lady we have here, gracing our table.” Zechs said taking Ami’s hand and kissing it. Ami blushed and pulled her hand away. “Stop that.” she said. Zechs grinned at her.

Wufei and Trowa looked on amused. “So as I was saying...” Zechs continued. “I’m usually not the kind of person to come to clubs and parties but something told me that I should come with my friend tonight.”

“Who is your friend anyway?” Trowa asked.

“Oh, he’s over there at the bar.” Zechs pointed.

As soon as Ami saw whom Zechs was pointing to she began to tremble. Soon Wufei saw why. Standing at the bar was Treize. Wufei gentle held her. “Trowa,” he said. “May I speak to you a second…” he gave Zechs a look. “Alone.” Trowa looked at him questioningly. “Sure” he said walking away from the table a little bit. “What’s up?” he asked when they were out of hearing range.

Wufei coughed and looked down. “Trowa, you know that Ami was abused, right? Well, her abuser was Treize Kushranada.” At Trowa blank look he clarified. “Zechs’ friend over there…” he pointed with his chin. “I don’t want to ruin your fun, but I don’t know if you can trust him,” his face darkened. “I know you can’t trust Treize.” Trowa chewed his lip. “Ok, but what do I tell him?” he asked jerking his head back toward Zechs. “He seems really nice.”

Wufei nodded. “I know.” He sighed. “If you really want to try it out, who am I to say no?” he smiled. “Just don’t let him trick you. I don’t want you to be hurt again.”

They came back to sit down at the table. Wufei whispered in Ami’s ear; “Come on be brave. I think Trowa’s really interested in this guy so we need to stick with him. Treize has no reason to come over here besides Zechs and even if Treize decides to come over here there isn’t enough light to properly see you. He’ll never know it’s you.”

Ami nodded but still clung to Wufei.

Treize looked around for Zechs. When he spotted him at a table with some other people he quickly went over to them.

As Treize walked over Trowa took an immediate disliking to him. He walked with a stride that said get out of my way or else. Trowa looked him over. He was tall and had light brown hair and gorgeous deep blue eyes. He had creamy white skin and was dressed in long dark blue pants and a white silk shirt. He was really good looking, and he knew it.

“Hello Zechs. I see you meet some friends.” Treize said with a flick of his eyes toward Trowa, Wufei and Ami as he came over. The last word had been said as a sneer. Wufei growled under his breath. Zechs ignored the remark.

“Treize, this is Trowa. And his friends Wufei, and-“

“And my girlfriend.” Wufei quickly cut Zechs off.

Zechs gave Wufei a weird look but continued. “Will you have a seat?”

Treize looked them over then said, “No. Thanks but I’ve got to go talk to some very important people. I’ll find you when I’m ready to leave.” Treize leaned down to whisper loudly in Zechs’ ear. “You could do to find some friends of a higher status instead of hanging around with trash like this.” Before Zechs could say a word Treize walked off.

Zechs watched him go silently. He turned back to Trowa, Wufei and Ami. “I’m really sorry about him. He isn’t usually like that.” Zechs mused.

“That’s what you think.” Ami muttered under her breath, while Wufei leaned over and whispered into her ear, “Why doesn’t he take the stick out of his ass?” Ami covered her mouth to hide a grin.

Trowa looked over at Zechs. “Do you want to...umm, join us for dinner somewhere? We can probably give you a ride home too.” Trowa said looking at Wufei for confirmation. “Unless you need to stay and go home with Treize.” He hastily added, mistaking Zechs’ look of surprise.

Zechs’ eyes went wide but he quickly composed himself. “It would be my pleasure.”

Wufei gave Ami a worried look.