True Story

Chapter 1: New Home

Duo stared out the car window blankly. This time would be no different than the others. The radio played a mix of music in the background. Duo sighed softly, his breath fogging the window.

"You'll like your home, Duo. Our family is so happy to have you." The woman's voice was soft and warm. It matched her equally soft smile and appearance. Duo just smiled at her and turned his attention to keeping his untamed hair at bay.

After a while they pulled into the driveway of a blue trimmed two story house. Both the man and woman smiled at Duo. Duo smiled back warmly even though he really didn't care for the situation. He got out of the car and slowly following after the woman while the man got his few belongings from the trunk. The building was nice, warm looking. Duo stepped through the doorway and was met with an icy stare. He felt himself shiver but did his best to not let it show.

"Duo, this is our son Heero. He will be your room mate until we can get your room done. I'm sorry it's taking us so long. We thought it was going to be done this past week." The woman smiled warmly at Duo. He just nodded and turned to Heero.

"Nice to meet you. My name is Duo." He extended his hand but was met with the others back. A lot of fun he'll be. Duo turned just as the man brought in his belongings. He smiled warmly at Duo.

"Well champ, this is our home. We hope you like it here. If you need anything just let Heero know and he'll be happy to help." Duo grunted mentally at that statement. He severely doubted if that guy was ever happy. "Don't worry about what to call us. Mom and Dad are fine. If you like you can call us by Jim and Kate too." He ruffled Duo's hair and closed the door behind him. Duo just watched Jim disappear into the kitchen.

He shrugged lightly before grabbing his bag and climbing the stairs. The house was pretty basic. The kitchen, living room, and dining room were down stairs and all of the bedrooms on the top floor. He reached the top of the steps and paused for a moment, unsure of what room to go to. He finally settled on a room at the end of the hallway. He opened the door slowly and noted the sterile conditions. It was like walking into a military man's room. Everything was neatly tucked away. Even the bed didn't look like anyone ever slept in it. Duo pushed the door open more when he saw a second bed in the room. He was met with his second glare of the day.

"Do you always enter without knocking?" The slender boy's voice was evenly mono tone. Oh yeah, this kid was going to be loads of fun. Duo just walked in, brushing the rough comment off. It was his room too for the time being. He set his bag down and plopped onto a vacant bed. Heero glared a moment longer before moving back to what he was doing. Duo just sighed and got up long enough to rummage through his bag. He pulled out a sketch book and some fine point pencils. Heero glanced over momentarily then set back to writing.

Duo set his dishes in the sink. Just like all the other times the food had been really good. It seemed that all mothers could cook well. Duo smiled to himself for a moment before washing his dish and walking upstairs. They were kind people but it didn't really matter. Things would always be cut and dry at dinner. "Family time" never really included him. He sat down on the bed again, running his fingers through his bangs. After a moment he stretched out and settled for trying to nap. He wasn't used to having dinner so early. He doesn't sleep well as it is so napping was his best bet at rest.

Just as he closed his eyes and his mind started to slip away he heard the door open softly. He didn't bother to look up afraid of getting another death glare. The footsteps slowly crossed the room until they stopped at the side of his bed. Duo was an expert at controlling his breathing so he didn't worry about pretending to be asleep. He felt a hand gently touch his hair. He fought hard to keep from attacking the person. No one ever touches his hair. Before he could react the person pulled away and moved to the door again. It opened and closed as softly as before.

It must have been Kate. She was such a kind woman. Duo just shrugged mentally and let himself drift off into a quiet sleep again.

Author Notes:

Well this is my first attempt at a fic. I know the first chapter is short but well, it's a start. Thanks for reading. R&R please.