Title: Rumors 2/3
Author: Spider-Jen
Rating: PG-13/R
Pairings: 1x2
Warnings: Yaoi (boyxboy), AU, Fluff, No Beta, Short
Summary: Duo moves to a new school and is immediately attracted to the school playboy, but is Heero Yuy really like everyone says?
Note: Sorry this took so long, I lost all my edits and a new scene and I was really grumpy about it. I tried to recreate what I wrote, but hated it. So I had to step away for a few. Now I'm back! I like this story it is short, but cute, I hope you enjoy the second and third parts.

Not What You Think – 2 -

For the next week Duo took pleasure in annoying Heero. Not that you could really see Heero's annoyance easily. He stayed completely still during Economics while being pelted with spit balls, but after each hit his shoulders tensed a little more.

Duo snickered to himself, 'I'm not stopping until they're well past his ears.'

At lunch, Duo ate with a few of his teammates, including the jerk and his cheerleading girlfriend. Duo amused himself by accidentally kicking Heero under the table and misplacing his apple core inside Heero sandwich. The other guys on the team were cool, Trowa and Wufei seemed to really enjoy his Heero tormenting. Relena, Heero's supposed girlfriend, never said a word to anyone other than her fellow cheerleaders. She was attached to Heero's side, never talking to him until she left, 5 minutes before the end of lunch to fix her hair, giving him a kiss on the cheek, to which he just grunted. Occasionally, Duo would catch Heero stoically talking to some 'fresh meat' in the hallway between classes. He took great pleasure in hip checking him into a locker while making his way to class.

That afternoon, to Duo's disappointment there was no basketball practice. Today was the creative writing club. There he'd found another friend, Quarte-cute-as-a-button-Winner. Quarte was a lot of fun, but didn't give him the same satisfaction as beaning Heero in the head or tripping him, or side-swiping him. This weekend would be their first game and Duo would have to restrain himself. Tormenting Heero was one thing, but he wasn't about to sabotage the team.

It was after school and the halls were deserted. Duo was on his way to the English wing on the third floor and was passing the bathrooms when he was set upon by the one and only Heero Yuy. "Outta my way, jerk."

Heero had taken position directly in Duo's path. Sure he could have gone around, but he didn't feel like it.

"We need to talk." The blue eyed boy glowered at him.

"Maybe you need to talk, but I'm all set." Duo started to move around him, but Heero side stepped into his way.

"We need to settle this. I don't want your harassment to hinder Saturday's game."

"Oh my god, you are so self-centered!" Duo ranted, Heero's face shifted to slightly confused. "Not everything is about you. I'm not going to let everyone down."

Duo wasn't exactly sure how he could tell, because Heero's face barely changed, but he could see he was relieved.

"Don't' think you're off the hook from your daily torment. You're still a jerk and I'm not done with you yet." Duo explained with a maniacal grin. Heero didn't look scared though, he looked thoughtful.

"I'm sorry I upset you."

"Huh?"

"I shouldn't have assumed you were interested in me. I'm sorry. I've had some…problems in that area." Heero sincerely looked apologetic and really quite depressed. Having always run rather hot and cold Duo was immediately concerned.

"What kind of problems?" Duo asked earnestly.

"Last year, I started tutoring this freshman in science. I really liked him and he really seemed to like me. I'm not really experienced with dating…" The scowling Heero now suddenly turned into a big softy, relaying his story of woe.

He'd loved the freshman boy, they'd slept with each other and the next day it was all over school. The freshman blabbed to everyone about everything. Made Heero out to be this incredible stud, experienced and aggressive. By the end of the day the freshman was popular and Heero was completely broken hearted. The following week Heero was set upon by other freshman looking for the same treatment. When Heero refused, they made stories up. Soon it became a matter of pride, no one would want to admit to being turned down by the school whore.

At this point, Duo felt a stab of guilt. He admitted to himself that he'd felt the same and had been taking it out on Heero.

Heero further explained that Relena, his close friend since childhood, tried to be there for him, but she had her own life and it turned out she wasn't much of a deterrent for the rumor makers. Heero was too uncomfortable and socially inept to do anything about it, so he lived with the lies.

"Why are you telling me all this?" Duo asked softly.

"You deserved to know, I insulted your character. I wanted you to understand why." Heero shrugged. He looked every bit a kicked puppy. "Look, I have to go. I'm late for a study group."

"Yeah, sure, see you tomorrow."

Heero looked up and gave Duo a small smile, "Yeah see you tomorrow."

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Saturday's basketball game was an easy win. They won by 20 points and Duo was invited to celebrate with the team at a local pizza place. Duo was surprised to see Quatre there waiting with a few girls. He understood immediately when Quarte ran up and gave Trowa a hug.

"Great game!"

"Thanks." The tall boy smiled down at the shorter blonde. There was a good six inches difference in height, but they made a cute couple. Everyone sat down and Duo went to use the restroom.

When he came out he saw Heero sitting next to Relena and a younger boy talking to him. Duo could tell there was trouble by the tension in Heero's shoulders. He just stared at the table frowning. Duo arrived at the table and over heard the young man talk about celebrating somewhere else just the two of them. He looked over to see Relena engrossed in a conversation about hair care products.

"Hey there, sweetie!" Duo exclaimed insinuating himself between the boy and Heero and laying a kiss on Heero's cheek. "Miss me?"

Heero's face turned red and his eyes doubled in size. Duo turned his attention to the boy, laying an arm across Heero's shoulders.

"Hi, I'm Duo. I'm new here are you friends with my boyfriend?" Duo heard Heero make a slight choking noise.

"Um…boyfriend? Ah, no." The boy looked a bit stunned and confused.

"Well just so you know, I'm a bit of a jealous type." Duo said with a charming and somewhat scary smile. "If I thought you were trying something with my man, I don't know what I'd do."

Duo let the smile slowly drain from his face, staring at the young man's scared face.

"Oh no it was nothing like that. I was just congratulating him on a great game." The boy said quickly.

Instantly smiling, Duo was back. "Thanks! See you around."

With that Duo sat down and started to eat ignoring the boy as he fumbled away.

"Your welcome." Duo said airily, while inspecting his pizza.

There was a small pause and then a soft, "Thank you."

Duo was unaccountablly pleased with himself.

TBC