Disclaimer: I don't own gw ;_;

Note: this was a challenge fic written for the lj community gw500. 500 word drabble.

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"Hey 'Fei! You're late!" Duo ran up and glomped the Chinese boy.

"Yes, I had to finish some paper work." He ignored Duo's arms around him and nodded at Heero. "Yuy."

"Chang." Heero nodded back.

"Come on guys, lets get to the party!" Duo grabbed a hand a piece and pulled the Asian boys into the main room.

Quatre had gone all out and had everything professionally done. From the decorations to the food, everything was the best money could buy. Duo chuckled, there was nothing his blond friend loved more than spending his money on his friends.

As the party progressed Wufei watched all of his friends enjoying themselves. However, time and time again he found his gaze drawn to a certain long haired live wire. Everywhere the braided boy went he left smiles and laughter in his wake.

The Chinese boy shook his head as his lips quirked up. Duo was completely irrepressible, and everyone loved him that way. Even the strait laced Chang Wufei was left with a smile when Duo came around.

Across the room a bright pair of Prussian blue eyes also watched the braided teen. He, too, noticed the laughter that followed Duo like a refreshing wind. Sharp blue eyes also noticed a certain black haired teen watching.

Heero sighed, frustrated. Both he and Wufei had tried to get the braided boys attention. But Duo seemed oblivious to either boy aside from friendship.

Just a short while later Quatre was calling everyone to gather at the large French doors that lead out to the balcony. Most found it too cold to stand outside, but they had a perfect view through the doors for the coming fireworks.

Quatre clapped his hands and called every ones attention. "Alright everyone it's ten seconds to midnight!"

"Ten!"

"Nine!"

Heero made his way through the crowd, hoping to stand next to Duo for the final count.

"Eight!"

"Seven!"

Wufei also made his way towards the braided boy.

"Six!"

"Five!"

Both boys arrived on either side of an unsuspecting Duo.

"Four!"

"Three!"

Duo was happily looking around at all of his friends, enjoying the mounting tension.

"Two!"

"One!"

Heero and Wufei reached forward towards Duo.

"ZERO!!"

Duo reached out and grabbed Quatre. Dipping him low in his arms he gave his friend a quick kiss. Laughing at his stunned expression, he gently pushed the blond into Trowa's arms.

Wufei and Heero looked on in dismay as Duo, with a small champagne flute in one hand, walked around the room. He gave a quick kiss to Trowa, Relena, Noin, and Sally before settling in front of the doors to watch the fireworks.

Someone started humming a song and Duo joined in singing. "May old acquaintance be forgot! And never brought to mind!"

"Duo!" Quatre swatted his arm.

Wufei laughed. "Baka. Those are not the words."

Duo grinned. "I know, but I don't know the correct words."

Heero shook his head. "Baka." He said affectionately.

Duo smiled. "Happy New Year to everyone!"

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