Toothache [ 3xR fluff. PG-13 for my lame descriptions ^__^ ]

[Nausica?]

Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. All characters, terms, and affiliates of Gundam Wing are not mine, but belong to their respective owners, Shin Kidosenki, Sotsu Agency, Sunrise, &c.

Summary: Relena has a toothache and can?t find anything to make it better. Luckily for her, someone else has the perfect, if unconventional, cure for it?

Notes: * looks around * Hey... remember me? Yeah, I know... it's been ages, and I've missed you guys like crazy. It's good to be back, though, to see that the Alt. forum's flourishing. I figured I had to add something considering my baby, Hidden Gems, is almost gone from the first page, hehe...

My writing style has changed yet again, sweets. Hope it?s still good?





Toothache
written by: Nausica?





?Well, well, well??

The voice was calm, self-assured, and under any normal circumstances, she would?ve found the deep, even timbre of it devastatingly attractive. But right now, she hated it ? though come to think of it, with the throbbing ache in her mouth, she couldn?t remember why.

?I told you so.? Oh yes, that?s right. Aside from being calm and self-assured, the voice was gloating now. Relena narrowed her eyes and turned on the hate.

?Shut up.?

?That?s what you get for not listening. I told you that junk was leftover from Halloween ? two years ago.? Dark eyes shot a disgusted look at the ceiling even as decidedly masculine lips tilted in the makings of a smile. ?And you said you had an ?iron stomach.??

Relena balled her hands into fists when she felt her cheeks flame. She was being humiliated. It was so not because of that smile. She bit her lip as the full-force of that white-toothed smile hit her. Coupled with the smooth, spine-melting laughter that followed quickly after, Relena could only manage enough focus to glare into the laughing eyes. Damn him. He knew what he was doing to her. Relena tried to muster up some proper indignation and only partially succeeded.

For god?s sake, here she was trying to nurse an aching tooth and he was making fun of her.

Worse yet, she was beginning to like it.

Thankfully, the laughter stopped before further damage was done, and the gleaming teeth were hidden once again by wryly curling lips. Relena watched as a muscled shoulder was propped against the bathroom doorway and just caught herself from licking her lips. ?So what do you have to say for yourself??

?Aside from ?I hate you??? A trim eyebrow rose as she shot her own perfect smile back at him. ?Nothing.?

He mockingly tipped his head towards her. Good. They were even so far. But she wasn?t fooled that their little battle of wills was over yet, and mentally steadied herself for the scathing remark she knew was coming.

It never came.

?Alright then.? Broad, t-shirt clad back was presented to her as he did an about-face.

What? the??

?Wh? that?s it? No smart-ass comeback, Trowa?? Relena chased after the retreating figure, glad that he couldn?t see her eyes dip appreciatively to the compact buttocks encased in well-worn jeans. She sucked in a breath and shouted. ?Think I can?t take you on in this condition? What? When did you suddenly grow a conscience??

She was unprepared for the sudden stop and bowled into what felt like a stone wall to her poor bones. She sagged against Trowa. ?I? I never asked for your? pity.? She wrapped her arms around a trim waist banded by rock-hard muscles and nuzzled her face into his back, belatedly realizing that the heat was gone from her voice. Trowa hesitated for one moment before shifting until Relena lay nestled against his chest, her body leaning on him until she stood on the tips of her toes. Pleased at the change of positions, Relena began to smile up at him but stopped halfway.

?Ow. Note to self, do not smile.? She cradled her jaw with a slim hand.

Trowa studied her dour expression and felt his lips twitch. ?I know of a toothache remedy that Duo tried on Hilde that worked like a charm, or so he says.? He pulled her closer. ?Wanna give it a go??

Relena groaned. ?Anything to take the pain away. It?s completely distracting. Why-? She never managed another word. Let alone a thought.

Lips, warm and sure, moved over hers until all noise and thought melted beneath the sweet pressure of Trowa?s mouth. Relena felt her toes curl and all but melted herself as she slowly ran her hands up his chest, reveling at the feel of steel beneath his shirt. Her questing fingers quickly found what they sought. Spearing her hands through the thick hair at his nape, Relena gripped his head and angled hers for a deeper kiss. She felt his fingers brush her jaw, silently telling her to open, and when she obeyed, a tidal wave of pure sensation rushed through her. It started from the top of her head and shot straight to her curled toes as she felt his tongue rub sinuously along hers before plunging further into the heat of her mouth.

One thought did manage to form then. Oh. Dear. God?

The kiss ended as Trowa gave a final, loving tug on her bottom lip. He waited for her eyes to open, grinning with satisfaction when they did. The wide blue eyes were slightly unfocused.

?Well? Did it work??

?What?? Had they been talking before?

Trowa was a patient man. ?Your tooth, does it still hurt??

Relena thought for a second before her hand flew up to her mouth. She looked at him in wonder. ?No? no it doesn?t. But how???

Eyes as green as the trees visible through the open window glinted down at her. ?I didn?t. I?ve never tried it before. But I guess we can agree that Duo was telling the truth this time.?

?Uh-huh.? Relena waited for the pain to come back. It didn?t.

She immediately winced. ?Ow, I guess it?s only temporary.? She snuck a look up at him. Looking down at her, Trowa was hard pressed not to laugh but he succeeded. He tipped her face up instead.

?How about you just tell me you want another kiss?? He laughed aloud as her face flamed and she spun away. She didn?t get far before he?d caught her and whirled her back to face him.

?Just say it,? he lowered his head and stopped centimetres from her waiting lips. ?And we?ll take it from there.?

She debated for all of a second. ?Okay.? Her thought processes seized once again.





Later that day





Thanks for giving Trowa that toothache remedy, Duo. It was something I never would have thought about on my own, but it worked like a charm!

~ Rel.

?Huh.? Duo re-read the email and sat back. He scratched his head.

?What remedy??





Notes: I ended it really badly, but I honestly couldn?t think of anything good. * shrugs * Tell me what you think, sweets!

[lilac310]

Hey Naus!..This ain't bad.....actually, it's really awesome!!!!.....I just love the way Relena and Trowa acted naturally (as if they're NORMAL people in LOVE).....aww..the sweetness of it all!!!

::daydreaming in Trowa's arms::....ahh...he's so cute (I also like Heero and Duo------> a lot!!!)

..I also like the part wherein Relena checked out Trowa's butt!!!...the moment was just gorgeous!!..Maybe you can write a sequel and continue this into a full blown fic.....heh....just a suggestion..but if ever you'll do that, I'd be the first one to post a reply..(hopefully, I'm fast enough for that )...

::mumbles:: I need to train for more speed....oh well, I'm babbling....anyways, just keep it up!!!!

[ice princess]

I loved this Naus! 3xR is my OTP...and I love this wee fictlet of yours!!! I was very well written, despite what you might think of your own writing style, and I absolutely drooled over your casually sexy description of our favorite green-eyed pilot. What a man, what a man...good gravy, but he is a hottie.

*Rushes to stuff face with two-year-old Halloween candy. Get's toothache...*

My turn!

~ice princess

[Andrea]

This was very good, Nausica?! I loved it! Very well written, and, like Lilac said, so natural.

And I liked the end! Naughty, lying Trowa!

[Beck]

*guuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuh* Funny how it use to be Duo, then Heero, and now Trowa that has taken my heart. It doesn't take much to be written with this hunk of studly man meat to make me just melt in my chair. To be in Relena'a shoes would be heaven. And Trowa can be such a sneaky thing can't he? But at least it gets him what he wants.

Smokin fic, very sweet!

[Eienvine]

Good to hear from you again, Naus. I loved this piece- very funny while still very sweet. Aww, tender. And I'm going to have to remember that cure the next time I have a toothache.

[Nausica?]

Gosh-darnit, but I love your encouragement, guys!

Hey Naus!..This ain't bad.....actually, it's really awesome!!!!.....I just love the way Relena and Trowa acted naturally (as if they're NORMAL people in LOVE).....aww..the sweetness of it all!!!

...

..I also like the part wherein Relena checked out Trowa's butt!!!...the moment was just gorgeous!!..Maybe you can write a sequel and continue this into a full blown fic.....heh....just a suggestion..but if ever you'll do that, I'd be the first one to post a reply..(hopefully, I'm fast enough for that )...

Hey, lilac! * waves * Long time, no read, eh? Haha... I'm so lame :-? And hey - you hit what I was trying to portray right on the proverbial head! I wanted Relena and Trowa established as a couple from beginning to end, but still have some of that tension between employer and employee cause I hope we (the readers) assumed that Trowa was still working as a bodyguard thingy for Relena. * pats herself on the back * Oh yeah, Naus, you did it....

And the butt thing... well, to be honest, I was debating on whether or not I should put it in... but hey, I thought, it's realistic. I mean, come on, who would pass up a chance to ogle a hot guy's butt, especially if he were the one and only Trowa Barton? Eh? I rest my case.

And as for the sequel? Mmmm... I'm sad to say, probably not. I have fics dating back to two years ago that need finish. Not to say the least Pros and Cons. * groan *

* muah *

I was very well written, despite what you might think of your own writing style, and I absolutely drooled over your casually sexy description of our favorite green-eyed pilot. What a man, what a man...good gravy, but he is a hottie.

Ah, thanx princess... I was seriously worried that this particular fic wasn't good. I mean, the word count is under a thousand, and it took me the better part of a week to write it. * groan * I can't even imagine how long it'll take me to finish my other fics that have gone untouched in ages - and that's putting it lightly. :-?

But as to my new writing style, I can probably attribute it to reading too much of Nautibitz's work. She's a seriously crazy writer for Buffy/Spike fanfiction - for adults * cough cough * She's known for her fast-paced, rapid-fire dialogue and... other things.

But anyways... I just had to include your "good gravy" comment. I laughed out loud reading that, and tried to use the "good gravy" sentiment at work - to disastrous results. I guess I shouldn't get all weird like that until I've worked there for more than a week

Thanks for dropping a line!

* muah *

And I liked the end! Naughty, lying Trowa

* evil grin * Ah, yes, that ever naughty, deceiving Trowa. I like painting him as the unassuming guy who you'd never think to have such intentions on a poor, "suffering" woman like Relena. I was originally going to end at the part with Trowa kissing Relena again, but then I thought that the whole toothache remedy thingy was used rather poorly as a plot device if I ended it there. So I came up with the whole Trowa totally bluffing his face off to get a chance to kiss Relena. And from the looks of it, it worked!

* muah *

Funny how it use to be Duo, then Heero, and now Trowa that has taken my heart.

* nods * No joke, Beck. I am in total agreement. I went through that crazy "phase" (as my sister puts it), but I've gotten caught up in the brown-haired, emerald-eyed wonder that is Trowa and can't seem to move on. * sigh * Funny thing is, I'm not at all upset

* muah *

Good to hear from you again, Naus. I loved this piece- very funny while still very sweet. Aww, tender. And I'm going to have to remember that cure the next time I have a toothache.

* hugs * Good to hear from you again too, E! The coming back to BI was great, but I realize that I do it way, way, way too often. There was a time that I used to sign in every day, but now it's like I only do it when I come out with something new - and that's like every 3 months or something. But at the very least, I guess it's good that I'm still writing, hey?

And, oh dear gad, I'm relieved that you found it funny. I always assumed that my sister was the only one who thought me funny, considering how my sense of humour doesn't translate well into words. Ehehe... I'll not say more than that!

And I'll be trying that cure out too - but I'll put that second to finding a boyfriend first. * sigh * 18 and still boyfriend-less... guess I should see it as a blessing. Can't afford to have that kind of a distraction in university, but oh the loneliness :razz:

* muah *

[War Dove]

This was so sweet and so cute-Trowa you dog you. But hey, whatever works, right?

Very charming fic.

I adored it.

[Kanya Barton]

OMG, I laughed out loud at that one. *receives funny looks from the family* That was hilarious...I want to try that remedy...if I ever get an actual toothache that is. ahas anyone out there actually tried it? Hmmmm...something to ponder...
Peace out!

[War Dove]

I've no idea if you'll see this or not, but there's an Oragel commercial showing a woman on her wedding day with a toothache and she needs fast relief-Oragel of course.


I see that commercial and crack up because it reminds me of this fic everytime. She doesn't need Oragel, she just needs her wedding kiss.