Title: True Lies
Author: Chibikit
Pairing: Various
Warning: Drama, Angst, Sap, Some OOC, and AU
Disclaimer: Don't own just borrowing with the intention of returning unharmed.
The State Dive Championship was today Duo thought looking up into the cloudless blue skies. Closing his eyes face still upturned to the skies he smiled enjoying the warmth of the sun on his face and the wind ruffling his bangs. The light tapping of his braid against his hip was a welcomed feeling. Rarely did he have a quiet moment and he was going to soak up as much of this peaceful moment as he was allowed.
If he could hold on to this moment forever he could always be happy but knew such a wish was beyond his reach. Scrunching his face slightly, he thought about why that disturbed him. Happiness wasn't for his kind, bitterness suited him much more, pain, fear that was the only thing that was worth feeling. Power, he was supposed to be powerful; it was what his father wanted, what his mother enforced with her calculating gaze. His life was already laid out before him he was only supposed to follow in the path.
Squeezing his eyes tight a lone tear leaked out to trail down into his hair. Suddenly a chuckle escaped him, his shoulders started shaking and he hugged himself as he broke into hysterical laughter. Dropping to his knees with his head bowed, the laughter suddenly turned into a wailing scream as the boy who was now on his knees released all his pent up pain and anger. He continued to scream until his voice was raw and he fell to his side lying in the grass crying. The servants all paused in their duties as they heard the screams of anguish and felt the boy's pain, thanking the deities they weren't rich if all it brought was pain.
After releasing all the feelings from his body Duo stood up and brushed himself off, calmly walking to the house he opened the door and silently walked through the kitchen not making eye contact with any of the servants he passed as they bowed to him. Getting into the black Mercedes he driven to the school with a new calm over his emotions.
Sitting in the library WuFei pulled at his hair and growled. Why the hell did he need to learn this shit! It wasn't as if it would matter in a year or two what the fuck some dead guys built. Glaring at his history book as if it was the incarnate of everything evil he sighed tossing his pencil down.
Propping his head in his hand he let his mind wander to other areas. He hadn't seen Duo since Wednesday and wondered what he was up to; if he didn't know any better he would say the other boy was avoiding him. At school they had limited contact with each other so as to not arouse any attention to their fragile relationship. Smiling wistfully he thought how beautiful his Duo was, not with the beauty of a woman but a very effeminate man, with his long braid that brushed the backs of his thighs, wide violet eyes and pouting red lips. Those eyes though beautiful were always shadowed by a past the other boy never talked about.
Glancing around him at the tall shelves of books he smiled inhaling the musty scent of books on the air. The library was always such a peaceful place and he loved to read, but history wasn't his strong suite he thought glancing at the book again wrinkling his nose.
Since today was the day of the competition Duo was excused from his first and last period classes therefore he decided to go to the library for some quiet time. The library always held such good memories for him and the coldness in his eyes flickered briefly before returning.
Arriving at the wood and glass doors he pushed them open, stepping inside he stood just beyond the door surveying the area. Pushing down the bundle of nerves that were suddenly building he walked toward the history area of the library. With slow deliberate steps he passed the first row of bookshelves glancing at the desks on both sides before continuing forward.
He continued his search with his spirits sinking slightly as the desks turned up empty with each new section he checked. Taking a deep breath and sending a quick prayer skyward he hoped he would find the object of his search around the corner. Stepping forward and turning to his head to the right, and seeing no one he slowly turned his head to the left seeing a dark head of hair causing his breath to hitch slightly.
"WuFei."
It was only a whisper but the other boy heard it nonetheless and turned around to face the sound, coming face to face with the object of his thoughts. Standing slowly he stepped around the workstation looking at the other boy as he walked towards him. He was suddenly reminded of the first time he met Duo Winner.
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He arrived at the schools' dojo early, for his morning practice and after changing thought he might as well stretch before he warmed up. Walking into the room he was met with the sight of what he thought was surely an angel or pixie visiting the mortal realm. He stood frozen just inside the room watching the figure in white go through the exercises he was about to perform with a grace no mortal could possess.
The nymph's long mane was up in a high ponytail and swung about with the movements of the lithe figure. All too soon the creature noticed his presence and turned to him he gasped as he stared into wide violets pools that froze the breath in his throat.
"Who are you?" the deity asked him and he floundered for an answer.
The creature obviously male scrutinized him for a minute before getting into a stance. "Come," he called and WuFei was powerless to resist the command. Dropping his gear near the end of the mat he stood across from the boy who smirked at him before launching into an attack, which quickly put him on the defensive.
*****
After their spar he learned the other boys name and that he was a student there just like he was. The two of them had started a tentative acknowledgement of each other through spars before he worked up enough courage to actually talk to Duo outside of the dojo. After a two years of mutual friendship he had wanted more and during one of their heated spars as he pinned the smaller boy to the mat he couldn't resist the temptation of brushing his lips over the parted ones of his partner.
WuFei stared down into the other's eyes and couldn't believe that this beautiful creature was all his; he watched as the iciness in the violet pools melted leaving the Duo he knew and loved. Slowly his lips twitched upward into a smile as he leaned forward to press his lips onto the upturned ones keeping his eyes locked onto Duo's. For some reason WuFei found looking into Duo's eyes while he kissed him; to be incredibly erotic. Slanting his mouth over the pliant lips, he slipped his tongue into the warm cavern tasting every inch of it.
A soft whimper escaped Duo as he closed his eyes unable to withstand the amount of lust he saw in the dark eyes. When WuFei's tongue entered his mouth his arms wound around the other's neck for support as his knees became weak.
Breaking the kiss WuFei looked down at the boy pressed against his body and smirked at the ravished lips and flushed cheeks. Raising his arms that were still by his sides he pulled the braided boy closer.
"Baka," he whispered smirking just as Duo's eyes fluttered open. "What if someone had followed you?"
Getting no response from the boy in his arms WuFei exhaled a quiet breath and buried his nose in Duo hair inhaling the scent of his shampoo. Kissing the chestnut tresses he pulled away from Duo stepping back and stuffing his hands in his pockets.
"Today is the Championship huh?" he asked turning to look out the window.
"Aa," whispered Duo as he too looked out the sunlit window.
Turning he smiled at the garden nymph behind him. "Good luck today ok? Knock 'em dead,"
Smiling brightly and nodding the two turned their attention back to the window enjoying the silence of the library and the other's company.
The pool house was alive with energy as students hung banners and workers set up bleachers near the judges' area. The pool was cleaned the day before and a blue tarp was placed over it. Principal Une stood in the center of it all making sure everything was perfect. Her school would show the state that they were always number one when Duo Winner won the championship today. That was one of the main reasons she opted to host this year's contest at their campus.
Smiling she thought about rubbing that little fact in Treize's face, she turned to inspect the banner over the open pool house doors and glared at what she saw.
"You over there, are you blind?" Une snapped as she marched over to the worker on the ladder.
"That is too low on the left, fix it this instant," she hissed murderously sending the man into a flurry of action to correct his mistake. Pinching the bridge of her nose she sighed as she felt a headache coming on.
Duo flopped unceremoniously onto the bench releasing a tired sigh. Running his hand over his face tiredly he glanced at the bench to make sure it was clean before lying on it. Closing his eyes he relaxed his body enjoying the feeling of his bangs being ruffled by the cool breeze. After leaving the library he had attended his second class of the day only to be met with banners and decorations cheering him on. While he appreciated the gesture his classmates and teachers had went through it just added more weight to his shoulders.
Just before coming out to the gardens for lunch he was called to Principal Une's office. He was offered a cup of tea which he accepted and was about to take a sip when she dropped the bomb on him.
"Winner-kun, you must win this championship," she said bluntly.
"Of course Principal Une," he nodded his face a blank slate.
"You must understand that our school's reputation thrives on being number one," pausing she continued after eyeing the student before her. "You winning this championship will just cement that knowledge into the heads of others and keep our image upstanding in all we do."
Placing down the tea he never got to taste he resisted the urge to sigh. Standing he stated his full intention to win making her smile. "If that is all Ma'am I will be going now," when she nodded at him he bowed and made his escape from her office.
A sudden shadow fell over him bringing a sigh out of him as he opened his violet eyes that were blazing with anger his body already on edge from the days' events. Seeing a pair of cornflower blue eyes he relaxed and smiled slightly sitting up to let his visitor join him on the bench.
"Bento?" Relena chirped as she took the seat next to him. "A champion needs to eat well before a competition doesn't he?" she smiled handing over the lunch box and chopsticks.
"Arigato Relena," he gushed as he opened the box and began to eat. Ever since that morning at she had given him the cookies he hadn't been afraid of Relena's cooking and he was hungry.
The two ate in silence and Relena knew he appreciated the gesture if the serene expression on his face was anything to go by. After her forwardness the other day he seemed to have forgiven her as neither mentioned the incident. She wasn't giving up on the man of her dreams, no far from it actually. Getting him to relax in her presence allowed her to get closer to him before she made slow advances; she was a fool to think that outright kissing him would make him fall for her.
Smirking at the oblivious boy she put another tuna roll piece in her mouth.
One hour before the competition found Duo Winner in his black sweats and barefoot staring up at the diving board. Smirking wickedly he turned and headed back into the locker room to check his gear one more time before the event started.
Loud cheering and chattering could be heard from the pool house as the crowd gathered for the 8th Annual State Dive Championships. The judges were all sitting at their stations waiting to start the event. As the divers all walked out into the pool area the cheers increased in volume, each school's candidate received cheers as they were announced, but the most noise went up for Duo as he stepped forward when his name was called before rejoining the line.
When the first contestant was called all the others broke off and went to their coach for last minute information. Duo's coach only nodded at him as he walked past him to the bench taking a seat. The first diver climbed the 3 meter springboard pausing at the end before launching into his first dive. Duo smirked at the bad form and knew they boy had already lost.
He watched through eyes hooded with boredom as two more contestants were eliminated in his mind before his turn came up. Stripping off his sweat suit and stretching his body and limbs, when his name was called he calmly walked up to the springboard getting into his selective hearing but it was not necessary as everyone had gone silent. Looking ahead he got a feel of the board beneath him before he took the three steps required before his hurdle step pumping his arms to build up adrenaline he launched into the air starting with a forward double tuck rotation and a double twist and straightening to land in the water with minimal splash.
Under the water Duo could hear the thunder of the crowd and knew his score would be well. Surfacing he looked at the scoreboard and smiled 5.0, 5.0 and 5.5 not bad, he thought since the top score was a 6.0.
Getting out of the pool he turned to where he knew his family was sitting and saw his normally calm mother clapping enthusiastically. His father nodded and his brother smirked his approval.
Going back over to the bench he never noticed a boy with blue hair from another school glaring at him. As the required dives were completed the optional dives were next, but an intermission was given so the divers could take a short break.
During the break the blue haired boy approached Duo. Duo looked at the boy as he approached him and raised an eyebrow when the boy stopped in front of him.
Sizing Duo up he sneered, "What does he see in you?"
"Excuse me?" Duo addressed the other boy as he crossed his arms over his chest and straightened to his full height.
"The blonde you've been flirting with during the meet," frowning Duo stared at the other boy. "Come again?"
Glaring the other boy snapped, "Don't play stupid with me," he said pointing at Quatre who was leaning against a wall.
Duo's lips twitched once and then second time before he burst out laughing; leaning over he clutched his stomach. When he realized the boy was completely serious he wiped the tears from his eyes. His face once again a cold mask of indifference he looked at the boy who looked ready to burst a blood vessel.
"Baka," he drawled lazily with a hint of a smile to his voice, "he's my brother," he said as he walked past the boy towards Quatre who looked up and smiled at his approach.
The blue haired boy watched Duo interact with the blonde angel before gesturing over his shoulder to him which turned Quatre's aquamarine eyes on him a smile lifting the pouting lips. Quatre gave him a tentative wave and a sweet smile making the boy blush and look away. When he looked back Duo was gone and Quatre was waving him over.
Duo sighed as he massaged his thighs and legs, only Quatre could cause that much trouble at a dive meet. A pair of finely polished shoes appeared in front of him as he was stretching and he studied them for a moment before looking up at his father.
"Son," intoned Kenji as Duo stood up to face him.
"Chichiue," Duo returned staring at the older man with his chestnut hair falling around his shoulders.
"This is the last run," he began "make me proud, show me what you are made of," his father said narrowing his eyes.
"Hai, Chichiue," he answered nodding his head once as his father returned the gesture before turning and striding away.
When the intermission was announced over and everyone returned to their seats the board scrambled the names showing Winner Duo and Matsumoto Han as tied for the spot of first place. Smirking at the unspoken challenge Duo turned his head to see the blue haired staring at him with eyes that were wide with surprise and fear. When he saw the look in Duo's eyes he gulped and shivered looking away from that cruel gaze.
Duo was announced as the first diver for the tie breaker and he climbed up to the 5 foot platform walking to the edge he flipped into a handstand his arms and body straight and taut, his legs firmly locked together with his feet pointed and bounced on his arms three times before launching into his routine. He went into a close tight pike doing three quick rotations before pulling into a tight twisting group, his body already in position to hit the water at a straight angle. Plunging into the warm water once again he heard the thunder from above and smirked as he surfaced swimming to the edge. Pulling himself out of the pool he looked at the scoreboard as his scores pop up 6.0, 6.0, and 5.5 he closed his eyes sighing before turning to face his father who gave him a tiny clap nodding.
Wiping his face and wrapping the towel around his neck he watched as Matsumoto Han got up onto the platform and got in position for a backward dive group. He smirked cruelly when he saw the boy glance in his direction before launching into the air. Giving the other diver a pitiful look at the weak dive he watched with a bland expression as the boy surfaced and turned his back as the boy surfaced to see his scores up on the board. He didn't even need to look at the board to know that the boy was no longer a threat to him in this competition.
The last four dives were completed without incident and when another intermission was called was inserted for the judges to calculate the scores, Duo made sure to hide out in the bathroom until it was time to head back in for the results. When he heard the announcer calling for all participants to return to the inner area he walked out of the bathroom and stopped next to his coach. The tall man stared at him and smiled a secret smile which he ignored.
"Ladies and Gentlemen we would like to announce this year's second place awardee Hiromi Kei;" a boy with red hair and piercing silver eyes stepped up to the platform and accepted his medal as it was slipped around his neck and shook hands with the judge. The announcer continued to the next awardee, "First place goes to Matsumoto Han;" the man announced and Duo saw the same blue haired boy from earlier step forward and onto the second platform getting the same award as the other boy except his was a silver medal. "Last but not least, something I'm sure you are all anxiously awaiting," he paused the crowd holding their breaths. "This years State Champion Diver is," he paused again causing someone to yell out 'read the damned name old man' most likely a student from his school "Is Winner Duo, as if there was any doubt," he yelled sending the crowd into wild cheers and applause. He walked forward and music broke out from speakers placed around the pool house smiling as he stopped at the platform he was supposed to stand on he leaped up onto it. A gold trophy with a diver poised on top was handed to him as he saw Relena and two other girls approaching the platforms out the corner of his eye, walking up to him with a bouquets of roses. He leaned over to accept the flowers and she pulled him down into a light kiss, barely a brush of lips before she pulled back smiling at him which he returned so as not to cause a scene. Standing to his full height he stared at the crowd and looked to his right as a banner was dropped saying "Earth Sphere is #1" and shook his head. White and silver balloons dropped from a net that was placed against the ceiling and he looked up as they fell all around him.
As he jumped off the platform he was rushed by the schools' press who snapped photos of him and the other contestants as he moved over to his coach handing over the trophy before walking into the locker room to shower. Once under the hot spray he quickly rinsed knowing that his family would be waiting for him to return home with them in the limousine.
Quickly dressing in his sweats and some flip flops he grabbed his gym bag and headed out to the front of the school where he was sure to find the rest of his family. Coming around the corner he saw his parents talking to Principal Une who was fairly beaming in her own way. Walking up to the group he stood silently as his father placed a hand on his shoulder and smiled while his mother smoothed wet strand back from his face.
"Well Lady Une, I will be seeing you, our champ needs his rest before the party tonight," he said bowing over the offered hand before kissing it and turning to leave. Duo entered the limo first and found his brother ending a call on his cell phone as they entered the limousine.
"Well done little brother," Quatre praised as the limousine pulled away from the school "You've made everyone quite proud," smiled the blonde as he looked from Duo to their father.
Without responding Duo turned to look out the window his duffle on the seat between him and his lecherous brother, his family engaged in conversation around him as they were taken to the house.
When they arrived at home Duo went straight to his room and locked his door before stripping leaving pieces of clothes on the floor as he made his way to the bathroom where a hot bath was waiting for him. His mother had called ahead to the house letting Mimi know he would need a hot bath and as usual the girl came through for him. A knock on the bathroom door had him turning to it as Mimi walked in and smiled at him.
"Congratulations, Duo,"
Sinking fully into the water he leaned his head back looking up at her smiling slightly. "Thanks Mimi, yours is one of the few opinions I consider important," he sighed relaxing fully into the hot bath. Sitting next to him on the floor she reached for his braid as he hadn't moved to take car of it himself.
"I'll wash your hair while you relax," she said not expecting a response from the owner of the hair.
Stripping down to shorts and a sports bra Mimi climbed into the tub beside Duo and took the full mass into her hands. Tapping his shoulder he sighed turning his back to her, leaning him back she soaked his hair before grabbing the shampoo next to the bath lathering up his thick hair. Duo fairly purred as she worked her fingers over his scalp before rinsing his hair and applying the jasmine crème that he loved so much.
Looking at the boy who was fighting to stay awake she finished up his hair and got out handing him a towel as she led him to the shower to finish up his bath, before leaving the bath to turn down his blankets.
Changing into the spare clothes she had brought just for this occasion she slipped back into her uniform. She was just tying the knot on her apron when Duo stumbled into the room from his bath in his black robe heading to the bed. Opening the robe and dropping it on the end of the bed he stood nude before picking up the blue satin boxer slipping them over his slim hips making his pale skin stand out against the dark material. Slipping under the covers he pulled them over his shoulders and was asleep soon after.
Mimi looked at him smiling before slipping out the room locking the door as she went.
WuFei walked up the three steps to the open front door where a butler was waiting. He glanced at his mother who was on his arm and made eye contact with her briefly before being greeted by the butler.
Once in the ballroom his mother excused herself to mingle while he went in search of the braided boy. Circling the room keeping to the edges away from the main crowd his arm was suddenly grabbed. Turning to glare at the person who dared lay hands on him he was met with forked eyebrows and laughing blue eyes.
"Well, well Mr. Chang I never figured you for a wall flower," she said softly rolling her eyes.
Glaring at the overly happy girl he shrugged off her hold making her pout at him. He looked her up and down taking in her ice blue strapless dress and matching shoes. Her hair done up in and elegant bun, a diamond necklace with matching tear drop earrings hung from her ears. If it wasn't for her outrageous eyebrow fashion statement Dorothy Catalonia would be quite the sight on this evening.
"And I didn't know you were into stalking men," he retorted looking out into the crowd for Duo, spotting him standing with his parents he excused himself.
"Excuse me Dorothy, maybe I won't see you later," he mock bowed to her fleeing before she could snatch him back.
Approaching Duo and his family he announced himself.
"Mr. Winner, Mrs. Winner a pleasure to see you again," he smiled bowing to the couple. Turning to Duo he nodded, "Duo congratulations on winning the championship."
"Thank you," was the simple reply.
"WuFei dear how is your mother doing?" Mrs. Winner asked the Chinese boy looking at his regal form appraisingly.
"She is well thank you," looking about casually he returned his gaze to the blonde woman. "She is about here somewhere, said something about securing some business."
Gasping and bringing a delicate hand up to her mouth she feigned a look of mock fright, "Oh dear we cannot have any of that now can we? This is a party after all," she huffed.
"I shall have to find her and put a stop to that immediately, if you gentlemen will excuse me," she smiled kissing her husbands cheek before leaving to find Sally.
As Mr. Winner watched his wife leave he turned his attention back to the two boys and noticed the way the Chang boy was staring at his youngest.
"Why don't you two go have some fun," glancing at Duo he gave him a wink "You've earned a night off young man and I'm sure Mr. Chang here would be willing to entertain you for a while," smiling knowingly at WuFei a slight blush appearing on his cheeks.
Turning to Duo he offered his hand, "Would you like to dance?"
Nodding his head once, Duo took the offered hand and let himself be led out to the dance floor, with the other dancers.
Wrapping one arm around the slim waist WuFei spun the two of them around the dance floor as he stared into Duo's eyes. "You look beautiful tonight," he whispered causing Duo to blush and avert his eyes.
"You don't look half bad yourself, white definitely suites you," he returned the compliment and it was WuFei's turn to blush. Duo slid his hand over the shoulder of WuFei's white suite to grasp onto his upper arm. He looked up at the dark eyes and smiled warmly and the smile was returned with equal warmth by the dark haired boy.
Relena watched as Chang WuFei swept around the room with Duo and felt jealously reel its ugly head.
"They look lovely together don't they?" a voice whispered entirely too close for Relena's comfort, spinning around she came to face Heero Barton. Glaring up into the arrogant boy's face she turned her attention back to the dance floor where the two were. Looking at the pair she had to admit they did look well together. Duo with his pale skin in his black suit and black shirt, while WuFei was dressed in all white and had slightly tanned skin.
Walking away from the sight she made her way to the balcony doors that were open letting cool air filter into the room. 'Duo was hers,' she thought glaring heatedly into the night air, turning to face the interior of the ball room she recognized Duo's mother walking towards her and bowed politely to the Winner matriarch once they were in greeting distance.
Smiling and the petite blonde Mizumi greeted her cordially.
"Relena dear it's so nice to see you," she kissed the girls cheek as she took her hands, to look the girl over, "My you've grown into a beautiful thing," she complimented.
"If only my Quatre or Duo would bring home a pretty girl such as you," Mizumi sighed wistfully bringing a blush to Relena's cheeks. "How are your parents and that handsome brother of yours," she changed the topic since Relena's face was quite red.
"Thank you Mrs. Winner. And everyone is doing well. Zechs is off to college and should be returning home for the holidays."
"That is good news indeed," glancing around the room casually she asked after Relena's parents and if they were near. Relena waved in the general direction that her parents disappeared into before Mizumi left her.
Seeing Duo and WuFei no longer on the dance floor she made her way over to them, fully intent on taking Duo for herself.
"Winner-sama," she called a few paces from the two gaining their attention. When she was in arms reach she wrapped her hands around Duo arm pressing her face against it. "Congratulations on your win, I knew you could do it," she smiled up at him adoringly momentarily ignoring WuFei.
A slight cough brought Duo's attention back to WuFei who was staring at Relena's close proximity to his Duo.
"Ah, Relena you remember Chang WuFei don't you?" Duo said as way of introduction. Turning her head Relena looked at WuFei as if seeing him standing there for the first time that night.
"Oh hello WuFei, I didn't notice you standing there," she fibbed.
"I'm sure you didn't," WuFei mumbled under his breath.
"Yes well Relena, why don't I get you a drink?" he asked. At her nod he quickly turned and retreated towards the table to order Relena, WuFei and himself something to drink.
Watching Duo's retreating form until he disappeared Relena turned to WuFei with glacial eyes. "If you know what's good for you, you will stay away from Duo," she smiled maintaining the impression of a pleasant conversation.
Laughing out loud as if Relena had told a funny joke which to him she had, "Duo is it? Well why don't we let Duo decide who he wants to spend his time with shall we?" he smiled even though his eyes were just as frosty as hers.
When Duo returned he looked at the two and knew he had missed something essential. "Is everything ok here?" he asked as they both turned to smile overly innocent smiles at him.
"Of course," they both uttered before looking at each other and smiling tight smiles.
"Uh huh," he nodded not believing a word of it.
"Winner-sama, would you like to dance?" Relena asked turning to Duo once again. Nodding and handing WuFei the glasses with a sheepish smile Duo led Relena onto the dance floor. Twirling her next to his parents the two danced slowly, Relena stepping closer to place her head on his chest.
She had to tell him tonight and right now or she wouldn't be able to do it later. After a few minutes she looked up into Duo's face gaining his attention. As if a spell was weaved over the two of them he suddenly stopped moving staring into her eyes. Leaning up slowly Relena stared at Duo's lips as the distance between their lips was sealed. Gasping as she felt his tongue glide across her lips it gave him the opportunity to slip it past her lips into the warm cavern beyond.
Duo watched as if in third person view as Relena leaned up sealing their lips together. Still in shock he railed as he felt himself respond to her soft supple body and returned her kiss slipping his tongue into her mouth.
Simultaneously around the room the sound of breaking glass could be heard as WuFei dropped the two glasses he was holding and Quatre on the other side of the room gripped his glass until it shattered in his hand as he watched the little harlot and his brother kiss passionately.
