Boy Genius by Tanith Night

Fandom: Gundam Wing

Pairing: 6x2

Warnings: Yaoi, slight angst, sap

Disclaimer: I own the world and everything in it, up to and including the boys from Gundam Wing. Why am I in a room with padded walls and… oh, what an interesting jacket.

Rating: R (just in case)

The name is Duo, Duo Maxwell. I'm a 16 year old gay male. Yes, you read that correctly I am gay. I have hair down to my ass with violet eyes and if that doesn't make me enough of a freak, I'm Smart. Really smart, so much so that I have skipped two grades. I would get bored and cause trouble, but because of my grades they had me tested. Low and behold I'm a genius. I was transferred into senior classes. I'm still bored, but promised to behave and to top it all off they placed me in a few classes of my crush. To add salt to the wound my seat is directly behind him. The first day of my new classes I asked Father Maxwell if god hated me. When I gave him the reason to my question he laughed and told me 'no'. I wonder if he is right.

The lunch bell finally rang signaling the end of this torture session. I made my way to the cafeteria. I jumped in line with my best friends Wufei and Quatre; I call him Q or Qbean.

"Hey guys!"

"Hello Duo." That would be Qbean, always polite.

"Maxwell" This is Wufei a person only exists as a last name.

"Man this is going to be a long day."

"Have you actually learned anything today?"

"Actually, I have!"

"And that would be?"

"Don't give me that look Wuffers. I learned that Zechs uses that premium shampoo and conditioner Sentium."

"You know this how?" Qbean

"I recognized the smell. When I'm in the store I try to smell it every time wishing that I could actually afford it."

Arriving at our table Wufei offers up his advice "Maxwell, just give up on Zechs."

"I will, when you give up on her." Waving in the direction of Relena Peacecraft, the most popular girl in school.

"Well, at lest I know I have a chance with her. You don't even know if Zechs is even interested in guys."

Okay so he has a point. I have had a crush on Zechs since last year. The guy is a god! He stands over six feet tall has long platinum blonde hair, light blue eyes and what appears to be a body to die for.

"I concede Wuffers. So, when are you going to ask her out?"

"I don't know. She seems to be really into that new guy."

"Who him?" Qbean not so subtly points.

"Yes, Heero Yuy."

"That just means you have to ask her before the competition."

"Hn…"

I knew to drop it. Personally, I think they would make a cute couple.

"Duo."

"Yea."

"Do you work today?"

"Yep, from 5:30 to 11:00. Why?"

"I just wanted to hang out if you weren't."

"Sorry, got to pay for life. Stop by and visit. It's not like I'm busy."

"I might do just that."

Lunch ended and I was in a goo mood until I remembered I have math next. Besides it being another class with Zech, my teacher likes to have me do most of the sample problems on the board. I don't know what she is going to do if I am ever absent. Personally, I like to pretend Zechs is staring at my bun while I am up there.

~*~

The school day finally ended. I rushed home; I only have an hour to do my homework before work. As I entered Father Maxwell and Sister Helen were in the living room.

"Hello, Father Maxwell."

"Duo how was your day?"

"As good as always. Sister Helen!" I gave her quick kiss on the cheek and dashed to my room.

When I told Qbean that I had to pay or life I meant exactly that. You see I live at the Maxwell Church and Orphanage that is run by Father Maxwell and Sister Helen. I was never adopted, mostly by choice. So, Father Maxwell and Sister Helen kind of took me in. Father Maxwell going so far as giving me his last name. I ran down the stairs.

"Duo, please do not run down the stairs or in the building."

"Yes, Sister. Sorry!"

"Did your finish your homework?"

"All, but the math. I will finish that at work. Love ya!" I heard her sigh. I can only keep the job as long as my grades don't drop. Personally, I'm not worried, but Sister Helen worries about us all.