Disclaimer: I don't own the Gundam boys, they belong to Bandai, Sotsu and associated parties. I just borrow them from time to time and return them a whole lot happier. I have also used inspiration from the Cirque Du Soleil show 'Zumanity' for this fic without permission; also several of the hotels that will feature in this fic are real. No disrespect is intended to the show or the hotels. Written for pleasure not profit.
Rating: NC 17
Pairings: 1x2x1, 3x4x3
Warnings: Yaoi, Lemons, limes, angst, sap, OOC, AU, gambling
Summary: Duo is a multi millionaire having made his money in computer games and is working himself into the ground. Hilde, his secretary and best friend convinces him to take a vacation – to Las Vegas.
Dedication: To Leslie, not only for giving me the plot bunny and breeding said plot bunny by taking me to see the show but for also being a wonderful friend and excellent 'tour guide'. Hope you enjoy what Fred did with the idea, Les! *hugs*
Betaed by the ever patient Karina *snugs*
Commenced August 2015 - ShenLong
Thank you to everyone for reading and warm hugs for the very kind feedback! *hugs and Gundam Pilots* Shen :-)
"High Rolling"
Chapter 20
"Mr. Maxwell..."
"Call me Duo, please Mr. Winner."
"Duo. I apologize for calling this late in the evening, but there's something of some importance I'd like to discuss with you."
Duo's mind was going a mile a minute, desperately trying to think of what Quatre could be calling him for. He was sure neither Hilde or himself had swiped anything of importance from the Bellagio; correction, Hilde had nicked a couple of the bottles of moisturizer, shampoos and other, similar, little things, but surely the owner of the Bellagio had that sort of thing happen all the time and it wasn't worth his time to chase up such minor discretions. "Um, sure. What is it?"
"Well, it's more of an idea that I need to do some further research on and I think you would be the perfect person to advise me."
"Me? I don't know how much help I could be, I'm just a computer game designer," Duo snorted, but his curiosity was piqued.
"Look, this is something that's a little too involved to discuss over the phone. Would you be able to come to Vegas and meet with me and I can explain more thoroughly in person?" Feeling the slight hesitation, Quatre quickly continued. "I would cover all expenses of course, flights, accommodations and such."
Realizing how his momentary lapse of silence was being misinterpreted, Duo quickly spoke. "That's not a problem at all, I can easily fly there. The problem is, how soon do you want me to come?" Spotting Heero appear naked in the doorway of the bedroom, Duo swallowed hard.
Having turned down the bed and stripped his clothing off, Heero decided to see what was taking his lover so long. Seeing Duo sitting on the couch, cell to his ear and catching the tail end of Duo's words, Heero thought a little teasing was in order. He leaned against the door frame and idly let one hand traverse the planes of his chest.
"Actually, the sooner the better," Quatre replied. "I do realize that you probably have commitments with your games and such, but if you could let me know when you would be able to get away I can make the arrangements."
"How long would you need me there for?" Duo managed to keep his voice level, despite watching the little show Heero was putting on for him.
That hand had teased across hard nipples, trekked southward and was busy running fingers through dark pubic hair. Heero's cock was now fully at attention and leaking slightly.
"If you could stay for around four to five days I would appreciate it. Oh, naturally I would pay you for your time too," Quatre said.
Closing his eyes for a moment to block out the enticing vision of his lover and think on the current request, Duo quickly went through his schedule for the coming week. Deciding there wasn't really anything right now that couldn't be put off for a week, he made his decision. "Mr. Winner-"
"Quatre, please."
"Quatre. I can have Hilde reschedule a couple of appointments and that would free me up for next week." Remembering that Heero was flying back the following night, he decided to go for broke. "There is a flight to Vegas tomorrow evening. If there are still any seats I can fly there tomorrow evening and meet with you on the Monday?"
"That would be wonderful. Could you bear with me for a moment?"
"Sure." Duo moved the phone slightly to speak with Heero who was busy stroking his cock and giving Duo lustful looks. "It's Quatre, the owner of the Bellagio," he whispered.
Heero raised an eyebrow. "What does he want?"
"He wants my advice on something. Needs me to- Ah, yes, Quatre, I'm still here." Duo raised his hand to Heero to let him know he would continue shortly.
"I've booked two seats on tomorrow evening's flight, Duo..."
"Two seats?" Duo questioned.
"I am hoping you will be bringing your lovely secretary with you?"
Duo almost choked. "Um, you mean Hilde?"
"Of course."
"Errr, yeah. I'm pretty sure I can get Hilde to come too." He'd probably find the woman hiding in his suitcase if she knew he was going and she wasn't.
"Wonderful. I will send the tickets via email to you this evening. Trowa will be at the airport to pick you up and bring you to the Bellagio if that is convenient?"
"Uh, that should be fine, thank you."
"Great! I will see you tomorrow evening then. If you need anything else or if something should crop up, please call me on this number. "
"Okay, thanks again."
"I will leave you to your evening. I am sorry if I disturbed you."
"Nah, that's fine. I'll catch you tomorrow night. Bye." Duo closed the call and sat there staring at the phone for a minute until a discreet cough drew him from his musings.
"You were saying something about Quatre Winner and advice?" Heero asked, hand still stroking his cock.
"Uh, yeah." Duo licked his lips and unable to control himself any longer, he tossed the cell to the couch, sprang to his feet and had Heero wrapped up in his arms within seconds. "Tease," he murmured against Heero's ear before biting down gently on the lobe.
Heero gave a little yelp and pressed his groin against Duo's. "So, what was it Quatre wanted?" he probed, knowing full well his lover was having a hard time trying to string together words.
"I'll tell you afterwards," Duo growled. "Right now there are more important things to deal with." Words said, Duo grabbed Heero by the wrist and dragged him into the bedroom.
Duo's clothes soon became history and the pair writhed against each other on the bed as they stroked, fondled and generally drove each other to distraction.
"I'm glad you changed the sheets," Heero murmured, slicking up a finger and inserting it into Duo's body, quickly followed by a second.
"Wasn't about to have you slipping away from me again," Duo panted. "Oh, that feels so good."
"I have something that feels even better." Heero's eyes were lidded as he worked those fingers in and out, loosening Duo's muscles before removing his fingers and lubing his cock.
Staring lustfully through his bangs at his lover, Duo couldn't help the needy whines that sprang from his throat. He opened his legs wider when Heero tossed the lube aside and began to shuffle up the bed.
Heero's entrance was swift but gentle, pausing for a few moments to allow his partner to adjust. Once they were both ready he began to slide in and out, the tempo rising along with their need and desire. Soon enough Duo was crying out for more, thrusting his own pelvis against Heero's in a desperate attempt to have Heero penetrate deeper.
"More, harder, faster," Duo begged, his head tossing from side to side, nails dragging down Heero's back.
The performer complied, raising himself up, taking his weight on his forearms, Heero drove his cock deep into Duo. The force of his thrusts pushed Duo up the bed and soon enough the headboard began to rain a tattoo of thumps against the wall.
It couldn't last though and after several deep thrusts that located Duo's prostate on more than one occasion, the game designer soon found himself falling over the edge and into oblivion. He cried out as Heero's hand worked his cock, Heero's own cock stimulating his prostate and sending his essence spurting forth.
With Duo going limp on the bed, Heero wrapped his arms around his lover's shoulders, buried his face in the crook of that sweet neck and thrust with abandon. Within thirty seconds, Heero was shuddering, a keening cry leaving his mouth while semen left his cock to be buried in Duo's passage.
Several minutes passed before either man could summon up enough energy to move, and then it was only for Heero to roll off and Duo to cuddle up close.
"We really need a shower," Duo said sleepily.
"Showers are overrated."
"I have some wet wipes."
"That sounds better."
Reaching to open the night stand drawer, Duo pulled the thing open and withdrew a packet of wet wipes which he dumped on Heero's chest. "You made the mess, you clean it up," he snickered.
"I didn't make the mess on your stomach," Heero pointed out, "but I guess I can wipe your ass for you."
Duo didn't get the chance to formulate a reply, Heero having pulled a couple of the wipes from the packet and cleaning Duo's rear as promised. "Mmm, sensitive," Duo moaned.
With Duo's rear taken care of, Heero cleaned off the long haired man's stomach and finally his own cock. Tossing the used wipes into the bin, he lay back down and instantly had an armful of lover.
They snuggled down together, wriggling around a bit until they got comfortable. Duo was starting to doze off when Heero spoke.
"You were going to tell me what Quatre wanted," he prompted.
"So I was," Duo replied, dragging his mind back from the edge of sleep. "He wants my advice on something, didn't say what but asked if I could come to Vegas for a few days so he can talk to me about whatever it is."
"I gathered it was something like that," Heero murmured.
"He's booked Hilde and me onto tomorrow night's flight to Vegas."
Heero sat up slightly and pinned Duo with his blue eyes. "He's booked you on a flight tomorrow night?"
"Uh huh." Duo's eyes twinkled.
"The same flight Wufei and I are on?"
"Highly possible. I'll know once I check my email, he's sending through the tickets that way."
Heero began to move off the bed. "Heero? Where are you going?" Duo asked, feeling bereft now that his huggy toy wasn't there.
"You need to check your email, find out the flight details," Heero replied.
"Now?" Duo sat up.
"Umm, yeah?" Heero offered. "I'd really like to know if we're flying to Vegas with the same airline. If you're on the same flight we'll have to see if we can sit together."
Duo rolled his eyes. "What about sleep? I can check in the morning," he teased. Heero was so cute when he got excited like this.
"No time like the present," Heero threw the words over his shoulder as he left the bedroom.
"Impatient, much?" Duo snickered to himself and rolled his eyes in mock irritation as he levered off the bed and went to check his email.
A few minutes later...
"There, happy now?" Duo said as he printed off the e-tickets Quatre had sent through.
Heero picked up the papers and scanned over them. "Yes. Same flight so we should be able to sit together and it means I get to spend more time with you."
"There's always an upside," Duo smiled and stole a kiss. "Can we go back to bed now?" Duo rubbed his tired eyes.
"Of course." Heero reached down and picked his tired lover up, carrying him through to the bedroom, much to Duo's indignation.
# # #
"Let me get this straight. Winner called you last night and asked you to fly back to Vegas to advise him on something he hasn't told you about yet. He's booked both of us on the same flight as Wufei and Heero tonight and is putting us up at the Bellagio again. I'm to cancel or reschedule all your appointments this week as we don't know how long we will be away for," Hilde said from the backseat of Duo's car, ticking each thing off on her fingers.
"I think you've covered everything, Hil'," Duo replied with a grin. "Hey, don't knock it, it's a free flight and accommodation and I'm pretty sure that we will also have quite a lot of free time whilst there so you can catch up with Wufei," Duo continued on.
"Oh I'm not knocking it, Duo. I have no problem with a free flight and accommodation, I just can't figure out what Winner would want advice on. He struck me as quite the astute businessman."
Duo shrugged and slowed down as the entry to the Universal Studios car park came into view. "I don't know either, but he said he wants to pick my brain for whatever reason."
"Well, that in itself is going to be quite the feat." Seeing the confused look appearing on Duo's face, Hilde continued with a snicker. "Don't think it will do him much good, there's not a lot of brain in there to start with."
"Hilde!"
Hilde shrugged. "If the cap fits..."
"I suggest you take a look in the mirror, woman," Duo sniffed.
"This place is huge," Heero stated in an attempt to divert the conversation.
"Errr, Heero, I hate to tell you this, but this is the car park," Hilde snickered.
"I know that," Heero huffed, "but you have to admit, it's a huge car park and based on the size of the car park, the place itself must also be huge."
"You know, that kinda makes sense in it's own, twisted way," Duo chuckled. "Come on, let's go to the gates and head inside. The park opened about ten minutes ago and I want to go to the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter."
"You're a Harry Potter fan?" Heero questioned as they made their way from the car park to the Universal City Walk and ultimately the entrance to the Studios themselves.
"Nah, not really. I haven't read the books or actually watched the movies, just learned a little bit here and there as Hilde's a big fan, but Universal always puts on the best experiences. This is a new attraction and only opened up a few months back and I've not had the chance to check it out yet." Duo fell quiet as the approached the ticket window. Moments later they were walking towards the security check and the entrance to the studios themselves.
They passed through security with no problem and stood just inside the gates on the main 'road'.
"So, how do you want to do this?" Duo asked. Spotting the three raised and questioning faces looking at him, he sighed and elaborated. "Do you want to stick together as the four of us or split off into pairs and meet up later at some pre-arranged place?"
"Well, seeing as how some of the things that interest you I don't really care for and vice versa, why don't we split up into pairs and do our own thing?" Hilde suggested.
"Heero? You happy with that?" Duo asked, turning to his boyfriend.
"It's fine with me. What about you, Wufei?"
"I am happy to go along with whatever suits everyone." Wufei secretly hoped they could split into pairs, he'd much prefer to explore things with just Hilde; not that he had anything against Duo - or Heero for that matter, he'd simply like to spend some time with just the woman for company.
"Okay, we'll split into pairs then as that seems to suit everyone," Duo stated with a smile. "Where shall we meet up and what time?"
"What time does the flight leave tonight?" Hilde asked.
"Ten this evening," Duo replied.
Hilde did the math. "I suggest we will need to leave here by seven to allow enough time to pack and get to the airport to check in." Duo nodded in agreement. "Okay, we meet at seven by the front gate then?"
"Sounds good to me. Everyone else happy with that?" Receiving nods in the affirmative from both Wufei and Heero, Duo grinned. "Great. See you two at seven then." Taking Heero by the arm, they started to wander off in the direction of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
#
"Wow, I don't believe they managed to recreate the village in such detail," Duo enthused.
"I have to admit, it's certainly stunning," Heero replied. "The ride was just the best too."
"Yeah, it wasn't half bad, was it?" Duo reached into the small bag he carried and pulled out a couple of chocolate frogs he'd purchased at Honeydukes, handing one to Heero. "Where would you like to go next?"
Heero took the frog and munched on it whilst studying the map of Universal he'd been given at the entry. "I wouldn't mind having a go on the Jurassic Park ride. I'm a huge fan of the movies."
Duo's face lit up. "Me too. Come on, we have to go to the lower lot for that and there's also the Transformers ride there and if you're up for it, the Revenge of the Mummy ride too."
Heero quirked an eyebrow. "I think I'm more than up for it," he replied, a sultry edge to his voice.
Swallowing, Duo gave his boyfriend a smirk. "I know you're always 'up' for it, but in this case, I was talking about the ride," he purred.
"So was I," Heero teased. "The ride is the best part."
"Play your cards right and you just might get that ride later," Duo returned, pleased with his lover's teasing.
"Duo, I'm from Vegas... I'm sure to play a winning hand."
Laughing at his lover, Duo grabbed Heero's hand and tugged him towards the Jurassic Park ride.
#
"I don't believe you didn't tell me to duck," Heero grumbled, looking at his slightly wet state.
Duo pushed his sodden bangs out of his eyes. "Ah well, at least it cooled us off a bit."
"I suppose so. That sure was fun though. I wouldn't mind doing that ride again. The dinosaurs are so real and that waterfall plunge..."
"I love the way that Rexy comes through the roof at you and next thing, you're plunging down," Duo agreed. "But it might pay to dry off a bit before riding it again. You wanna grab something to eat or go on some more rides first? We can come back here again before we head back up to the top level."
"As Fred Flintstone would say; I could do with a Bronty Burger right about now," Heero said as he eyed off the Jurassic Park restaurant.
"Okay, sounds good to me." Smiling at his boyfriend, Duo led them inside the restaurant.
# # #
By the time seven o'clock came around, the two guys were feeling tired but happy. They had managed to cram in just about every ride there was, picked up a few souvenirs on the way and were now waiting at the main gate for Hilde and Wufei..
"Hey guys!" Hilde greeted as she and Wufei strolled up to them. "Have fun?"
"Yeah, I had a blast," Duo replied. "What about you?"
"It was a most enjoyable day," Wufei replied. "That Wizarding World is an excellent attraction."
"I didn't know you were into Harry Potter, Wufei," Duo said as they exited the park and made their way back to the car.
"Oh yes. I am an avid fan of the books and movies."
"No wonder you and Hilde hit it off so well. She's a mad Harry Potter fan too," Duo chuckled.
"There's nothing wrong with that," Hilde said with a smile. "Oh look, I managed to get myself a Griffindor T-shirt." Hilde pulled the said item from the bag she was carrying, only to have something else fall out too. "Damn! Thanks, Duo," she said as her boss retrieved the item and handed it back.
"I thought you already had a cloak?" Duo questioned, passing the item over.
"It's Wufei's."
Both Duo and Heero turned to look at the Chinese man.
Wufei blushed and shrugged. "I did say I was a fan of the books and movies. Looks like you two did a bit of shopping too," he said with a pointed look at the bag Duo was carrying and directing the attention away from himself.
The long haired man grinned, dived into the bag and pulled out a stuffed donkey. "It's for Heero. I discovered he has a soft spot for Donkey in the Shrek movies."
It was Heero's turn to blush. "What can I say? He has a wicked sense of humor."
Deciding to save the performer from further embarrassment, Hilde changed the topic slightly. "Which was your favorite ride, Heero?"
"I'd have to say the Jurassic Park one. It's cool – in more ways than one."
"Duo didn't warn you that you'd get wet I take it?"
"No, he didn't."
"Did you go on the Mummy ride?" Hilde asked with a glint in her eye.
"Unfortunately, yes," Heero replied with a shudder.
Duo snickered and when all eyes turned to him, he held his hands up in surrender. "I did warn him it was a pretty tough ride, but he insisted."
Heero colored a little more. "I do like roller coaster rides and I did enjoy the Revenge of the Mummy... but-"
"But?" Hilde prompted, knowing herself exactly how fast and hard that ride was.
"It was fine while we were going forwards. It was when we went in reverse..."
Duo couldn't help but snort with laughter. "Oh man, it was funny."
Heero scowled. "It wasn't that funny."
"For someone who does a death defying act each day, swinging above the ground with no safety net, just a bar and chains to be sick on something as simple as a roller coaster is funny," Duo insisted, still chuckling away.
"You were sick?" Wufei pushed.
"No, not exactly," Heero huffed, taking the teasing in good humor. "I just didn't feel all that good when we got off." He turned to Duo. "At least when I'm doing my act I can see exactly where I am at all times. I just don't like going backwards and not being able to see what's coming."
"Oh, Heero. I'm sorry, I shouldn't tease you like that, but it was funny. You were quite green and wobbling a bit when we got off," Duo snickered.
"At least I didn't scream like a girl," Heero huffed in his defense.
"You screamed like a girl?" Hilde pounced on the information.
"Errr, no, I didn't. Heero must have got me mixed up with the chick in front who was screaming loud enough to wake the dead," Duo replied hastily.
Before any further teasing could take place, the group reached the car and Duo looked at his watch. "I suggest we shift our asses once we get back to the apartments otherwise we'll miss our flight," he announced and climbed into the driver's seat.
That thought cheered them all up a little, knowing they wouldn't be saying good bye for another week, but all flying together to Vegas for a few more days.
tbc...
AN: Universal Studios: All information on Universal Studios is taken from my own memories of visiting the place several times, Leslie's beautiful pics of Wizarding World and also the Universal Official Web site: www dot universalstudioshollywood dot com /theme-parks/