Disclaimer: Don't own them....*pouts* or the songsWho I Am by Nick Jonas and the Administration and That's not my name by The Ting Tings.
Summary:Duo Maxwell moves to a new town after his dad gets a promotion,along with being accepted to a high class music school. Getting settled in, he finds a mysterious pair of eyes watching him. At a welcoming party thrown for his family by the community.
Warning:AU, Shounen-ai. No one's point of view yet.
Pairing: 1x2 3x4 5x....?
a/n: ok so I decided to do alternating. enjoy!
Big Time Rush
Part 2
I glanced around at the freakin huge school, taking it all in with my eyes. There were just too many damn buildings in my opinion. Hope I don't get too lost. An itch near my side made me groan. These god damn blazers were just soooo itchy! After my itch went away, I sighed, pulling nervously at my tie, and plastered a good natured grin as I took my first few steps into Kyohaku Institute of Music and Expressive Arts.
"Duo! Come on!" I allowed Hilde to pull my arm toward the front building. " Ok, ok geez! Not so tight Hil! Trying to take my arm off, girl?!" As we came closer we found Relena waving, a cute blonde standing beside her.
"Duo!Hilde! Good morning!" Relena and Hilde embraced, having had gotten close over the week leading up to school. Joy..... I turned my gaze toward the blonde haired blue eyed beauty and held out my hand.
"Quatre Winner." The blonde nodded, smiling shyly behind gorgeous locks. " Winner? As in the Winner? Family of only the biggest talent scout agency ever?! " He nodded, seeming embarrassed. I clapped his shoulder and swung my arm around his neck.
"Sorry for that.... I'm Duo. Duo Maxwell. I may ditch class and never clean my room but I never lie." I nudged his head as he laughed and I grinned. "Q-man this looks like a promising friendship." After letting go of his head of soft blonde hair, we made our way to around campus.
"You really think so?" I looked at Quatre who seemed to have a hopeful but doubtful look in his eye and blinked. " Yeah. Why?" I linked my hands behind my head and continued to follow his lead. " It's no biggie. You must have tons of friends."
" If only I did." I stopped and looked at him. He seemed sad and I scratched my head nervously. " Having a name like mine...you never know whether people like you for you or not,you know?" /I nodded, knowing exactly how he felt. My eyes shadowed, thinking of the guys back home, before I swung my arm around his neck and squeezed tight, bumping my hip against his.
"Whoa! Quat buddy, you're in luck then. Once Duo Maxwell becomes friends with someone, he's their friend for life." I watched as Quatre's eyes widened. " So, it's looks like you're stuck with me from now on." I winked at him, and he smiled, then sighed.
"Should have ran when I had the chance." " HEY!" I pouted, as Quatre laughed. " Come on. I still need to show you the rest of the school."
"Ok...but Quatre?" I put on a serious face and he stopped. "Yeah?" I sighed and poked him. " You're IT!" I ran off, laughing at the look on his face, before he caught up. " Hey! No fair! Duo, you're not even going the right way!"
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Quatre showed me around all the the different buildings, making my head spin as the halls seemed to go on forever. "And finally this is the Rehearse building." I looked in wonder as we wandered down a hall of glass windows, allowing us a view at the many people practicing.
We reached the last room in the hall, which appeared to be the biggest and was full of people. My jaw dropped and I walked closer, leaning against the window pane. It was Heero! He was dressed in the uniform pants, but no blazer, his white button up opened slightly, exposing just a hint of tanned skin. I watched as he went over the steps to some dance to a group of girls behind him, who seemed to be watching his movements just as close as I was. Hot damn.
He opened his eyes, and they locked on mine for a second, before turning around and clapping his hand. His voice drifted out of the open door. " Alright. Go over the steps and then we'll try it with the music."
The girls all nodded, some starting on the routine, others finishing up their stretches. I watched as he wandered over to a familiar brown haired green eyed guy, who I recognized as Trowa. "I didn't know Trowa and Heero went here." I said quietly, more to myself than Quat, who heard anyway.
"You know them?" I shook my head and turned to him. " Naw, only met them once at a party for my family when we moved here." Quatre nodded, and looked back at the group. " They're among the top performers in school." Quatre averted his eyes suddenly and I put my hand on his shoulder. " Ok, Q-man?"
His face flushed. " They're looking at us." I looked up and found that yes, Mr. Hot Yuy and Trowa were indeed looking in our direction. I wanted to run as a familiar sensation crawled up my face, my face twisting in anger as Heero smirked. Oh, think he's got me does he?
He raised an eyebrow in silent challenge, and walked back over to the front clapping his hand. "Alright. Let's start." The girls filed behind him, as Trowa started the track.
Four letter word just to get me along
It's a difficulty and I'm biting on my tongue and I
I keep stalling, keeping me together
People around gotta find something to say now
They danced, and I found myself unable to keep my eyes off of Heero. His body moved fluidly to the music, the execution of the steps and timing perfect. He seemed to become a part of the song.
Holding back, everyday the same
Don't wanna be a loner
Listen to me, oh no
I never say anything at all
But with nothing to consider they forget my name
(ame, ame, ame)
He held a look of pure confidence, his eyes watching me boldly. I hardly noticed the fu-fu girls behind him, trying to copy his form, and failing miserably. With a smirk, he turned his back on me, as a girl with reddish, curly hair stepped out of the line of girls, and boldly in center.
They call me 'hell'
They call me 'Stacey'
They call me 'her'
They call me 'Jane'
That's not my name
That's not my name
That's not my name
That's not my name
She had confidence, not as much as Heero, but much more than her back up dancers as she swayed her hips and lifted her arms, moving with the beat. Heero kept beat with a continuous pelvic thrust, that had me drooling. Damned if I got a nosebleed in front of him.
They call me 'quiet'
But I'm a riot
Mary-Jo-Lisa
Always the same
That's not my name
That's not my name
That's not my name
That's not my name
The song continued and I continued to stare, Quatre's voice breaking me out of my trance. " That's Catherine Barton, Trowa's sister. She graduating this year, and already as a spot in an upcoming Broadway show."
"She's talented." I murmured, tearing my eyes away from Heero, as a bell sounded. "We should hurry Duo. We have to get to Practical Vocal, which is all the way on the other side of campus. You can stare at pelvic thrust later."
I blinked, registering the blonde's words and flopped like a fish out of water. " Wha- Quatre!" I flushed and he smiled, knowingly, pulling me by the wrist and leading me out. "And you're IT!" He ran ahead, and with one last glance at Heero, I ran after him. Damn he's fast. "Quatre!"
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We got to class on time, much to my relief. Quatre pulled me to an empty seat in front, and I noticed that there were no desks, just chairs and music stands in front. There were a few other students, who waved at Quatre and me, and we waved back, my nervousness fading away. That is until I saw a the hot pelvic thrusting blue eyed Heero walk into the room, followed by Trowa. They sat at the back, and I got the prickling sensation of eyes on the back of my neck.
Don't look back Maxwell, don't look back, don-damn. I looked back and saw Heero talking to Trowa, his eyes turning to me with a clueless expression as he lifted an eyebrow. Damn you. I cursed mentally and turned around, the sensation returning as soon as I did. This guy was going to drive me crazy.
After the rest of the class came in, our teacher, Mr. Khushrenada walked in. With honey brown hair and deep sapphire eyes, he smiled and greeted the class. " Good morning." The class repeated the greeted, and his eyes found me. He raised an elegant eyebrow and I started shooting bullets. Please don't call me, please don't, please- " I see we have a new student. Why don't you come up and introduce yourself?"
Damn. I inwardly groaned, and gave Quatre and save me look, but he only smiled in a what-can-you-do way and shrugged. I walked up to the front and faced the class, glad my legs hadn't shook as bad as I thought they would have.
"Hi. I'm Duo. Duo Maxwell." As the class greeted me back, I was given some winks and giggles from a couple of the girls, friendly waves and nods from the guys, and a whole hearted wolf whistle from Quat. I smiled big and shot him a glare. He just laughed.
" Well, Duo, why don't you sing a little something for us?" The class murmured their agreement and I shook my head, rubbing the back of my head. " Wha-? No, I can't. Trust me it's horrible. I sound like a cat drowning."
"Awww...Come on Duo!"
"Yeah Duo! Please....!"
"Duo!Duo! Duo!"
The class continued to beg, and I threw my hands up in defeat. " Okay, okay. But don't complain if you can't hear tomorrow." The class applauded and fell silent as I closed my eyes and took a breath.
I want someone to love me
For who I am
I want someone to need me
Is that so bad?
I wanna break all the madness
But it's all I have
I want someone to love me
For who I am
I heard a guitar play with me, along with the drums, but it was all faint. I locked eyes with Heero and sang my heart out.
Nothing makes sense nothing makes sense anymore
Nothing is right nothing is right when you're gone
Losing my breath losing my right to be wrong
I'm frightened to death
I'm frightened that I won't be strong
I smiled as the girls all squealed with delight, and I winked at them, watching their cheeks flush.
I want someone to love me
For who I am
I want someone to need me
Is that so bad
I'm looking past all the madness
But that's all I have
But I want someone to love me
For who I am
I watched as Heero nodded to me and smiled. God I could've died. I raised my eyebrow and he laughed. I closed my eyes and clutched my chest, getting into the song.
I'm shakin it off I'm shaking off all of the pain
You're breakin my heart your breakin my heart once
again
I took a breath as the band that seemed to form out of nowhere played. Looking at the audience, I took pleasure in knowing I had their attention. Quatre gave me a head up and I finished my song.
I want someone to love me
For who I am
I want someone to need me
Is that so bad
I'm looking past all the madness
But that's all I have
But I want someone to love me
For who I am
As I finished the last line, the class erupted into cheers, and I found myself in squished by mounds of perfume and breasts.
"Duo! You were so good!"
"Duo!!!! Sing another one!"
"Let's go out Duo!"
Mr. Khushrenada tapped his podium with his conductor wand and the girls stopped. " Okay now, settle down everyone. Girl's back to your seats."
" Awww...." They started to head back and I relaxed from my pose of having one foot up and hands around my head, to put my limbs down.
"Duo, nice work. You have extreme potential." He nodded at me, and I smiled, scratching the back of my head. "Heh heh...thanks." I made my way back to me seat and Quatre pulled me into a hug. " Duo that was wonderful!" I gave him a hug in return, my earlier irritation lonnng forgotten. "Thanks Q-man."
I beamed at him and he dropped his voice into a whisper as Mr. Khushrenada continued with the lesson, something about notes or whatever. " You know, Heero couldn't keep his eyes off of you." "Wha-a-huh?" I sputtered, flushing. He giggled, and I pouted. The feeling of being watched returned, and I shook my head at him and smiled. So he couldn't could he? Hmmmm....
xxXXxx
The bell rang, and I followed Quatre out of class, chatting as we made our way to the cafe. As if on cue, my stomach growled and I smiled sheepishly as Quatre laughed. "'Scuse the stomach, Quat. I'm starving." We picked up our trays and moved in line, my jaw dropping at the assortment of food. Deciding to grab a little of everything, I loaded some cheesy fries, a hot dog, and some nachos and happily followed Quat, looking for a place to sit.
"Duo over here!"
"No, sit with us Duo!"
"Duo!Duo! OVER here, please!"
"Looks like you have quite the fan base already!" Quatre nudged me and I rolled my eyes. "Yeah yeah. So where should we sit?" I scanned the tables, weighing our options when a voice answered from behind.
"You could sit with us."
Knowing who I would see when I turned around, I turned and smiled. Heero and Trowa were standing two feet away. Heero jerked his head to a nearby table, and starting walking away. "What do you say Quat?" The blonde stared down and shrugged. " Well...."
"The invitation extends to your friend as well." I smirked as I watched Quatre meet Trowa's eyes hesitantly and blush. Trowa nodded and followed after Heero, who was already sitting at a table for four. "So, how about it Kitty Quat?" I wiggled my eyebrows suggestively and he turned even redder, but nodded none the less. Giving him a slight nudge, I chuckled and followed after the two. Quatre in my wake. I meet Heero's gaze and smiled, matching his intensity, as I sat down. Damn is he fineee.....