A losing plan

Chapter 7

"No," Wufei denied again.

"I've already told you all there is to know!"

Revealing - and partly reliving - it all had been tiring, which was the very reason you were so grouchy now.

"I believe that," Wufei stated softly.

"Then leave it at that and just go."

You hated the fact that it came out pleading. Wufei's eyes couldn't hide the fact that he was torn about it.

"I won't lie to your sister," Wufei suddenly stated.

You blinked, your mouth opening and closing a few times as you tried to process his words. What did that have to do with keeping your secret?

"And what does Rani have to do with this?"

"She's been searching for you non-stop for the last four years."

"So I've heard," you dully stated, leaning backwards. Your lack of interest in the matter wasn't pleasing Wufei. In fact, the man looked pretty murderous because of it.

"You finally told her," Heero observed after carefully watching Wufei's reaction. It was obvious that there was a shared secret between them both and that only confused you. Your eyes shifted towards Wufei as you thought about what the guy could've finally told Rani?

"About six months ago," Wufei grumbled as his lips twitched upwards and his eyes softened slightly.

"Wait! You and Rani?!"

Wufei scowled, obviously upset at your dumbfounded surprise.

"Yes," he gruffly confirmed.

"But ..."

Your eyes shifted from Wufei to Heero and back. How had that even happened?! You opened your mouth to question him about it, but then thought better of it. It wasn't as if you couldn't see it happening.

"But what?" Wufei pressed in a tense voice.

"Nothing. I just ... I just thought that ...," you mused softly as your eyes once more shifted towards Heero.

You had honestly thought that Rani's interest in Heero had been genuine, yet they hadn't lasted at all. Had she only gone after him because you had shown an interest? You wouldn't put it above her. You sighed and shook your head, the soft frown belying your internal struggle.

"Never mind," you muttered.

If Wufei and Rani had been together for six months already, it was - as far as you knew - the longest relationship she had ever been in. You should be happy for her - and in a way you truly were - but it was hard to comprehend that your sister had slowly build a life for herself while you had been barely surviving.

"I'm happy for her," you added softly, though it didn't sound as heartfelt as it probably should've been.

"You should tell her that," Wufei shot back in a steely voice.

You snorted. The man was persistent all right.

"Maybe in a year or five," you grumbled irritably. Your answer, however, was not appreciated.

"You would let your sister worry for nothing?!" Wufei demanded hotly.

"I would protect my sister with my own life if it came down to it," you shot back at him angrily.

"Wufei!" Heero sharply stated just as the guy was about to say something else.

Wufei's gaze met his and a silent battle of wills commenced. When Wufei's shoulders slightly slumped, you knew Heero had won this battle.