Author's Note: Last part all done! WARNING MALE MALE LOVING, yes indeed this is the lemon chapter. I will post the link promise, anyway I know it's late but Merry Christmas, hope your new year is wonderful. Now I can get back to work on my other stories.
A First Real Christmas
Part 3
In the week following the tentative relationship, and leading up to the dance Duo was busy. Pulled in all directions by his now hectic school, volleyball, and dance committee schedule. True to her word Relena took over, Duo only showing up when he had to help out. The dance was to be the twenty-third, following the last day of classes. Allowing the twenty- fourth for those who where joining families, time to get home. The excitement in the school was palpable, most of the students speculating on who was going with who, what they would wear, and what they where going to get for their date. Duo was oblivious to the gossip run ragged for sunrise to sundown he barely even spoke to Quatre.
The brown head nodded gently as he tried to stay awake, the room was to warm and his day had been too long. He still had one last practice this evening before they where let off for the holiday. For now Duo needed to be content with this last class, maybe he'd get to see Heero tonight he hadn't been able to see him much the last week and half, he hadn't even asked about the dance. A knock interrupted the lesson as a couple of committee members entered the room. Basket of roses in hand; Duo had point blank refused to hand out the damn flowers. "Flower grams!" they bubbled waiting for the nod form the teacher to call out the names. Using the reprieve to wake a little he yawned stretching, even as the girl in the front was calling his name. All eyes turned to him. She held out a single white rose.
Trancelike he stood accepted the offering with the little card before sitting once more. Who the hell…he thoughts trailed off as he opened the card.
Dance with me tomorrow?
-H
Duo's mouth dropped, his face blushing red. A slow secret smile crossing his face, he bit a lush lip. He felt unaccountably thrilled, that silly little smile following him as class ended and he headed out with the excited student body.
"Duo!" glancing up he caught sight of his to tall friend Quatre coming to a stop in front of him. "So glad I found you, I have great news." A cinnamon coloured eyebrow arched, "What's up?" the blond grinned excitedly, "Trowa's going to ask you to the dance." Duo froze, his heart as well. "What?" Quatre nodded excitedly, "Yeah! Isn't that great?"
"But I thought the two of you where…"
"Yes, well no…sort of. It doesn't matter he's taking you." He glanced at his watch, "I gotta go practice, " Duo jarred from his shock shook his head, "Wait Q, I'm going with-" He stalled the tall teen already gone. "With Heero…" he said quietly. Shrugged he looked at his rose, he'd straighten it out later.
-#-#-#-
"Hey Tro," the auburn haired teen glanced around spotting James a fellow football player. Trowa was waiting for Heero in the gym, he knew the big guy would be in to work out and he really needed to talk to him. "Sup," he replied, James came closer he was done his workout heading back to the change room. The pair stood backs to the big swinging doors leading out. "Not much. Heard some interesting things." Trowa arched a brow, "That your taking Duo Maxwell to the dance."
Heero paused halfway out of the doors, freezing as those words echoed through his head. He recognized the two figures immediately; James and Trowa. Maybe he had miss heard what James said…. "It would appear that way." Trowa said in a factious way. Heero felt like he'd been kicked in the chest. Unable to listen anymore he ducked back into the change room a hand clutching the front of his t-shirt. He wanted to yell, punch things, get in a fight… "Ahhh!" with a grunt he punched the closest locker denting the red metal inwards. Splitting several knuckles warm blood trickled onto the linoleum floor, gritting his teeth he left blindly not sure where he was going.
Outside in the gym Trowa was saying good-bye to James frowning when he glanced at his watch. Heero should have been here by now; he'd wait a few more minutes then go check his room. Sighing he rubbed his temples, the things they did for love he shook his head recalling the previous night.
"You want me to what?" Quatre twisted in his arms to look at him, large blue eyes pleading. "Take Duo, to the dance." Groaning he threw an arm over his eyes, the pair where laying in Quatre's bed the blonde cuddled into his chest. "Why? I want to take you." He wrapped his long arms around him pulling him close. "Because….he's had a crush on you for the longest time. I want him to be happy." Quatre worried his lower lip. "Please? For me?" Trowa knew he was done for, sighing he agreed folding far to easy. Promising himself he'd have a chat with Heero, find out exactly was going on.
Trowa checked his watch again deciding the big lug must have gone to his room. Shrugging he left, he would get this all straightened out.
-#-#-#-
"Heero?" Duo rapped on his door again, frowning he hadn't seen him all night. "He's not there." A voice called, turning he came face to face with his once crush. He wasn't sure what surprised him more, seeing him, or the lack of butterflies and excitement at seeing him. "Where is he?" Duo asked, glancing back at the blue painted door. "No idea haven't see him since school." The long haired teen nodded, "I'll try again later thanks," he moved to walk around him. A big hand stopped him. "Look Duo I wanted to talk to you about tomorrow." The slighter teen nodded, "Yeah I did too, look Trowa….I'm going to the dance with Heero." Green eyes blinked once before a slow easy smile crossed his face, "Glad to hear it." Duo returned the smile; he'd thought this would be painful. It wasn't in the least.
Parting Duo hesitated there was one thing he needed to do, "Hey Trowa…would you maybe kiss me?" The other blinked in surprise, "I just want to see." Understanding seemed to cross his face, they leaned forward lips meeting somewhere in the middle. It wasn't magical. Duo's breath didn't leave him, he wasn't hot and bothered. It was closed mouth, tight, like kissing a family member.
Heero had gone out, walking. A long, long, cold walk. Chilled, all he could think about was getting home to a hot shower and bed. Sighing he rounded the corner heading for his room where two figures where parting from a shared kiss. It took a stunned Heero, only seconds to process who. Trowa saw him first, "Heero!" he gasped as if suddenly realizing what he must have just seen. Duo rounded as well eyes impossibly large. "Heero it's not…"
"Heero I can…" They both started to explain. Heero raised a hand holding them off. "Doesn't matter does it? Pretty obvious." He said moving towards his door, a gentle hand grasping his arm "Heero I-" he shrugged Duo's hand off. "You got what you wanted didn't you?" He turned unable to look into pleading eyes, "It was fun, but just that. I was hard up, anyone would have done. Your nothing special-" the palm connected with his face making his ears ring, and his head snapped to the side. The last thing he saw where tear filled violet eyes, and that swinging braid as he ran from him.
There was a heavy silence in the corridor, Heero stared intently at his feet. Suddenly Trowa was there gripping a fist full of his shirt throwing him against his door. "Are you fucking stupid," he hissed, eyes flashing a deep green. He was pissed; Heero hadn't seen him this angry since there very first fight. "He came here to tell you he was going with you…that kiss meant fuck all." He gave him a good shake cracking his thick head against the door. "Quatre asked me to take him, he turned me down." Letting him go disgusted, Trowa shook his head. "He's got it bad for you." Turing he began heading for his own room, "What was it like?" A soft voice called after him, a small smile quirked his lips. "Like a brother," he waved rounding the corner. Heero rubbing his head, he had some serious making up to do.
-#-#-#-
Duo felt like shit. He felt even worse then when he'd caught Quatre and Trowa together. He sniffled wiping his eyes, he'd spent all morning watching Christmas movies alone in his room not wanting to face the world. He fully intended to spend the next three days in here, watching movies, crying and more then likely eating far to much ice cream. As he watched the couple on screen finally realize their love for each other just in time to spend an enchanted Christmas together he snorted bitterly,"Yeah right." His voice was harsh, watery.
A firm knock startled him from his cocoon of blankets, wiping his nose he tossed a used tissue to the floor adding to the little pile. The knock came again, "Fine, coming…" he mumbled yanking opening the door, "What?" He snapped, not expecting to see a grinning Quatre holding a dozen red roses in his hand. "Delivery Duo," he chirped not at all phased by his sour mood, he handed the bundle along with a letter to him. "Quatre…" he began but the tall teen was already backing away. Light blue eyes winked, as he held a finger to his lips; with a final smile he was gone. Confused Duo stepped back inside with the bundle, the flowers where beautiful, lush and full they smelled gorgeous. Nestled in the red blooms where small white flowers, and a single little snowman.
The first smile of the day graced his features. Long slender fingers opened the cream coloured envelope, it was thick and heavy as was the paper inside. Expensive well made, stamped with a snowman was well. The note was hand written in an elegant cursive, tucked inside the folded paper where two tickets to the dance and dinner this evening. Bemused he read the short note;
Duo,
I am unable to adequately express my shame and sorrow in what I said yesterday. I spoke out of anger and hurt and for that I am truly sorry. Of all the fights I have been in that hurt more then any fist, bruise or cut. I can only hope that I am not to late to put things right. I will be waiting outside the gym at 6pm.
Love,
Heero
Duo blinked a slow smile spreading across his face. He glanced to his small TV, the couple walking arm in arm down a snow covered lane, maybe things did work out.
-#-#-#-
Heero glanced at his watch for what seemed like the hundredth time. It was 5:50, ten minutes to go and he hoped…shaking his head he shifted his weight breathing slow. "Relax buddy he'll be here." The big teen glanced to his companion Trowa was looking very smart tonight in his dark suit, the dark green tie matching his eyes perfectly. His blonde date appeared beside him, well dressed, his shirt black contrasting sharply with his shaggy blonde hair. "Hey guys," he smiled looking happy and flushed a wide smile on his face. Trowa held out his arm, Quatre took it the pair headed inside, Trowa flashing him a thumbs up before disappearing.
5:55, he watched the laughing couples filter into the darkly lit, overly decorated gym. "Oh Heero, good you forgot to come get me silly." Relena bounced towards him, looking what Heero could only describe as horrendous. Her dress looked two sizes to small, an unflattering red that did nothing for her. "Not waiting for you," he ground out, dark blue eyes roving for the familiar long haired figure. "Of course you are wait until you see what-" she was shut down with a glare, "Shut up." He ground out spotting the vision heading towards him. He stopped a foot away, smiling that crooked little grin. The tall slender figure was dressed to perfection, dark black pants, violet coloured shirt with a cream coloured tie. His usual tight braid was looser, the mahogany hair was coming loose curling about his face. Heero felt his heart pound harder.
Duo sucked in a breath, it had taken a moment to recognized the man. It was the size of him that gave it away, but Duo felt the shock ripple through him. Those beautiful blue eyes where clear, no curtain of hair obscuring their clarity. No scruffy unshaved face, he looked fresh, young, and amazingly handsome. "Heero," he said with a hesitant shy smile of his own. Duo smiled wider when he saw the sputtering, sick looking Relena behind him. Heero reached out Duo placed his hand in his.
Despite his anger and frustration with Relena over the dance committee it was beautiful, the gym looked fantastic all ice and snow. Sparkling in the blue light, despite himself Duo liked the small gift at each table, one of four Christmas balls portraying a winter scene. "Looks great Duo," Heero commented him, the long haired teen shook his head. "All Relena, daddies footed the bill for most of it." Blue eyes shifted to the other table where she sat glaring at them. "What's going on with the dress?" Heero murmured, Quatre snorted glancing over to where she was. Duo grinned, he really shouldn't be so catty but…."She had planned to loose enough weight to fit into a size 2…I don't think that happened." The four teens snorted in laughter. Whether out of happiness for the evening, or at Relena's misfortune Duo could care less.
Dinner turned out to be excellent, the company was pleasant, and when the DJ started up the music was rocking. "Want to dance?" A soft voice asked in his ear, Heero stood holding his hand out. Duo was still floating somewhere, as strong arms came around him. The slow song allowing them to press together, he rested his chin on Heero's shoulder, sighing. "Ok?" Heero asked softly inhaling the faint scent of vanilla shampoo from the other man. "Yeah, just thinking." He replied softly, "About what?"
"How sometimes life is better then the movies." Heero was confused, Duo simply smiled the night was too perfect to explain. The final cords of music played, the beat once more picking up as a fast song started, parting he held onto Heero's hand not wanting to let go. Leaving the dance floor Heero leaned over, "Ready for your present? Or would you prefer to stay longer?" Surprised violet eyes looked at him, "What do you have in mind?" Returning to the table they collected their stuff, "Go pack enough for two days, I'll meet you at your room in fifteen minutes."
Duo felt the first fluttering of nervous excitement, he followed the broad back out glancing back spotting Quatre and Trowa pressed close together in an intimate embrace; smiling softly when it didn't hurt at all.
-#-#-#-
"Where are we going Heero?" Duo's teeth chattered despite his efforts to still them. In an excited frenzy they had packet up heading out in Heero's truck for a surprise destination. Duo was dying to know, but Heero was being secretive packing them up and hitting the road. "Surprise," he murmured focused on the road. Duo turned looking out the window at the fine dusting of snow falling from the sky. The heat was coming through the vents now, warm and inviting he snuggled back into the heated seats, yawning widely despite the early hour nine. Violet eyes slipped closed, his last coherent thought was he was only going to rest his eyes.
"Duo, come on love wake up," came the soft voice a big callused hand cupping his face. "Hmmm?" he mumbled feeling luxurious and warm, "We're here." Heero pointed outside, they where parked in front of a large cabin, surrounded by woods. "Where are we?" Duo glanced around not seeing any neighbors lights. "At a private cabin," he slid out grabbing their bags, an excited Duo following after him. Stepping inside he glanced around the dark, cold room. "Any lights?" he mumbled seconds before Heero threw on the light, not only illuminating the room but a beautifully decorated room. A full Christmas tree, coloured lights glowing in the evergreen branch's. Gasping he stared in open mouth amazement. "Heero?" he whispered. He placed a tender kiss to the now stubble cheek. The taller man grinned, "I'll get the fire going."
Before long they where ensconced on the large plush couch, fireplace crackling merrily. For the first time he could remember Duo felt like Christmas, the movie A Christmas Carol playing on the probably to large flat screen. "I can't believe," he mumbled still amazed he wanted to cry. Heero had gone to all this trouble; he was leaning against the big warm man, sitting between his legs. "What?" Heero asked hands idly running up and down Duo's arms absentmindedly. Without words Duo turned straddling the large lap, leaning forward he started the kiss for the first time pressing his lips to the other man's wrapping long slender arms around his neck.
Heero responded instantly arms wrapping around his waist pulling him close as he took full possession of the soft lips. What began as a simple kiss spiraled, and heated as suddenly hot hands where under clothing feeling along planes and muscles enjoying the other's hard body. A soft moan catching in his throat, Heero's mouth and hands where everywhere. It was suddenly to hot, Duo wanted out of his to thick sweater, Heero helping him shed both their sweaters and t-shirts. Naked flesh met for the first time and Duo nearly came out of his skin.
Heero was acres of bronzed, muscular flesh. Hard Pecs, six pack, he was gorgeous Duo arched into him pressing closer denim clad erections rubbing deliciously together. Both hungry and hot, Duo felt rough fingers callused from football undoing his pants running underneath the dark material. Cupping his ass firmly kneading it, Duo melting in his arms. Duo's own hesitant fingers gripping the others cool fly pulling it down over the substantial bulge. Delicate digits slid in to the waistband of his boxer briefs. Heero moaning aloud, allowed his head to drop to Heero's neck. Spurred on by his reaction Duo began to enthusiastically pump the erection. Heero returned the favor hand reaching between their pressed bodies gripping tightly and moving in time with the other, Duo bit his lip whimpering in pleasure.
They stayed that way for what seemed like endless minutes, groaning and moaning, thrusting and arching bodies and lips pressed together. It was Heero who pulled away first, mouth swollen from harsh kisses, his hair had fallen forward again into slumberous blue eyes. "Duo," he mumbled, worrying those pinked lips. The long haired teen snuggled close pressing his own tender mouth to the others ear "Want you… all of you." He mumbled with a blush heating his face. He felt that big body shudder, "You sure?" Heero whispered back, he felt fingers dig into back. "Yeah…". Suddenly Heero was out from under him rushing over to his overnight bag, rooting around he returned to the couch. Kneeling between Duo's legs he grinned roguishly before he yanked the rest of Duo's clothing off. Gasping Duo shivered as the cool air hit his pale skin, curling up he tried to hide himself. Big hands where there pulling his legs open moments before a hot mouth closed around his stiff member. "Heero," he gasped fingers burying in the thick hair as he arched into the mouth.
Duo couldn't seem to focus, the world seemed so surreal. The whole night had been sort of a dream, the kind that happened in movies. All thoughts flew out of his head completely as suddenly a slick finger was gently probing, he slide further off the couch, legs splayed, wanton. Heero thrust two fingers in and out, relaxing the tight ring of muscle. "Heero," Duo moaned moving in time with the fingers. Heero was hard, aching, and when he saw the wanton picture he snapped. Kneeling between the long, toned legs he lifted slim hips pressing forward. Panting Duo tried to relax, unable to hide the wince as the tight muscle gave way and Heero sank inside. Heero stilled instantly breathing heavy mind hazy, he was inside Duo, that tight wet heat pulling him deeper. "Ahhh," Duo moaned shifting, a bolt of pleasure rocking through him.
"Don't…" Heero whispered sounding strained Duo arched again. "Ahhh," Heero grabbed slim hips rocking in and out as they thrust into each other. Duo was hot now, no longer feeling the cold he felt like a furnace. A large arm wrapped around his waist as Heero flipped them, Duo sitting on his lap, in control. Heero gazed up in still shocked awe, the beautiful man riding him, long hair falling about the slender chest. "Duo," he buried his hands in that mane, pulling him forward. Duo arched back pressing into Heero, rolling his hips again and again. Grinding he wrapped his arms around the others shoulders pleasure filled eyes drifting unconsciously to the window where thick white flakes still fell. The cold whiteness of the night, contrasting sharply with the hot fire inside. Orange and red flames cast shadows across the connected pair, "Ahhhh…." Duo cried out movements erratic. A thick fist on him again, "Duo." Heero moaned his own hips moving faster, "Heero, oh Heero!" He called gyrating madly, before spilling with a yell shooting onto the chest of his now lover. Heero felt Duo tighten, "Uhhh…." Heero cried arching once more before cumming deep inside.
Heero caught Duo as he slumped forward panting, sweat slick skin glistening in the muted light. The soft mumble of the TV, the crackle of the fire, and there heavy breathing where the only sounds in the room. A gentle hand was brushing the long hair away from the pale, flushed face, a soft kiss pressed to his brow. "Ok?" Heero whispered breaking the quiet. "Yeah," Duo returned smiling, feeling fantastic. Heero chuckled reaching out he fished his shirt of the floor wiping his stomach, and Duo with the cloth. Duo stood slowly on shaky legs, drowsy and content they pulled on underwear before once more cuddling under the thick blanket.
Duo smiled widely, eyes half closed "What you thinking about?" Heero asked softly, "I was thinking Christmas isn't so bad…." He teased lightly. He felt Heero shift a bit before returning big hands in front of his face. Scarred knuckles opened, a golden chain caught the fire light. A cross hung at the end, "Merry Christmas," Heero was smiling now as well wondering violet eyes looked at the beautiful necklace. "Heero it's beautiful…." Clumsy hands unfastened the clasp before draping it around the slender neck. Duo glanced down gently touching the cool metal quickly becoming warmed by his skin. "I know it's a bit much for our first Christmas…but it was made for you. I was sure of it." Heero spoke softly, his deep voice resonating against Duo. Violet eyes said everything as the clasp settled against his neck and he turned to kiss him once more unable to get enough of a taste that all Heero.
" I know it's only Christmas Eve, but Merry Christmas Duo," he said softly the clock on the mantel chiming out midnight. Duo said nothing standing he walked slowly to his bag pulling out a small box of his own. Returning hastely to his warm spot in Heero's arms, he held out the cream coloured box. "Duo?" with a smile and nod he handed it over. Heero opened it slowly, a silvery band sat inside a bracelet. Inside the metal their initials where engraved, "Glad to see I wasn't the only one." Duo said as he clasped the thick band of silver around his wrist. Heero turned it this way and that, catching the glint in the fire.
They where silent a while watching as Scrooge finally learned the true meaning of Christmas. "Being with those you love," Duo said aloud without meaning too. A drowsing Heero muttered a "Mmm?" Duo leaned up looking into sleepy blue eyes, "Love you Heero, I know it's soon but I've fallen for you." Heero hugged him tight, "Good my plan worked," he said with a half smile. "What plan?" Duo asked curious, "To make you fall in love with me, like I love you." Duo's jaw dropped, that sly smile curled Heero's lips, before he yawned widely glancing at the TV. "I like the Muppet one better," Duo laughed aloud feeling better then he could remember in a long time. Duo rested his forehead on Heero's, "Merry Christmas Heero." The two lovers shared an embrace as the snow continued to fall, on the now early Christmas Eve morning.
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