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by Lilinpo
"Hey, Catherine."
Duo smiled when he opened the door. Catherine smiled back weakly and entered.
"Um.. Do you want something to drink or something?.."
"What a dumb question..." Duo smacked himself mentally.
"No thanks..."
Catherine shook her head. Duo nodded and sighed.
"Right... sorry.. I'll take you to him.."
Duo knocked on Trowa's door. No response.
"..Quatre? You still here?.."
Duo peeked in the room. Quatre was nowhere in sight.
"..Guess not."
Duo entered the room, followed by Catherine. She stopped at the sight of Trowa, lying peacefully on his bed.
"....Trowa...."
She whispered and slowly approached the body. Her body was beginning to tremble all over.
"Catherine... I can leave if you-"
Duo headed for the door.
"No. Duo.... Stay..."
Catherine said, her throat throbbing. She sat on the chair beside the bed.
"I.. want to talk to you..."
Duo waited patiently as Catherine quietly stared at the figure of her beloved partner and brother. The only person she trusted and loved.
"..It was just two days ago.... Our performance..."
Catherine finally spoke. Duo walked to the bed and sat beside Trowa, facing Catherine.
"I know... That was the best damn show I've ever seen him perform.."
They both laughed a little.
"I knew... I knew he wasn't going to stay with us for long... I knew he was going to disappear someday........... But not like this..."
Catherine shook her face, fighting her tears.
It seemed like yesterday when Trowa rehearsed and performed with her.
"Trowa, we're going to be treated for dinner. You coming?"
Catherine asked Trowa, who was changing in his trailer.
"No. I promised Quatre and the others we'll go out after the show... By the way.... did you see Quatre today?...."
"No... why?"
"...It's nothing... I just think he's feeling a little sick lately.... He seems... different........ Anyways, enjoy your dinner."
"Oh, okay... See you next week."
Catherine waved.
Trowa waved back and smiled.
"Duo."
Catherine looked Duo straight in the face. Duo was a little surprised to see the strong expression on her face. Just a minute ago, she was ready to cry�
"Were there any changes.... or.. odd behaviors.... from Quatre lately?"
Duo's heart skipped a beat.
"Wh- why?"
Duo managed to gasp. It felt like Catherine was reading his mind.
Catherine noticed the nervous look in Duo's eyes. She turned back to Trowa.
"...Trowa knew something was the matter with Quatre.... He was the only one that knew..... That's why..."
"Catherine.."
Duo couldn't believe he was hearing this. Catherine stood up and got ready to leave.
"Sorry.. Forget everything I said... It's just.... everything was too fast...."
Catherine smiled and headed to the door.
"He needed some time to rest.... I guess now, he can finally get some.."
"Catherine..."
"Good bye, Duo. I hope I can see you someday again..."
Before Duo could react, Catherine was already out the door.
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"Catherine san! Are you leaving already?"
Catherine ran into Quatre in the hall. He was holding a tray of cookies and tea.
"I thought we could all have some tea.."
Quatre sadly smiled. Catherine smiled back.
"No thank you, Quatre. I have to go.."
Catherine started to walk again.
"I guess he's forever yours now..."
As she walked pass Quatre, she disgustingly hissed in his ear.
"?? Catherine san!??"
Quatre almost dropped his tray. He turned back, but Catherine was already gone.
Quatre stared with his shocked eyes.
Then his lips formed a wicked grin.
"Smart girl..."
Quatre giggled with his innocent face and headed to Trowa's room.
