Legal disclaimer: I don't own any of the Gundam Wing Characters...I wish I did...
Author's note: Please read and review! I want all the feedback I can get so I can improve my stories...I really hope you like them...I'd also like to thank all my reviewers! I love getting reviews, and I encourage more, good or bad. Anyway, I hope you people out there enjoy this chapter...
Pairings: 1x2 I guess, but no lemon... I hope you don't stop here cause of that... Hope you enjoy!
Heartfelt Secrets
By GW Dark Chyld
Chapter Fourteen
Over the next week, Heero and Duo could hardly be separated from each other. For most of the people around the mansion, this was an adjustment. They had no prejudices about their relationship, but they didn't think Heero would fall for the outgoing Duo. They may not have known the real story behind them, but they had already stereotyped the couple.
Quatre was making preparations for the last party of the year. It wasn't going to be as big as the others, just a small gathering of friends to celebrate the New Year. He had a large TV screen brought into the ballroom to provide a live feed from the celebrations around the earth as well as the colonies. Tables were set up for the guests, and like before, a long table was set aside for food. This party would be less extravagant, but would be remembered.
Everyone were minding their own affairs, wondering around the mansion or through the gardens. Trowa could be seen spending most of his time in the library, away from everyone else. He seemed to be deep in thought, though no one could guess what was on the silent boy's mind.
Likewise, Wufei spent his time outdoors, amidst the serenity of Quatre's gardens. He would sit for hours, eyes close, going over his own troubles. Like Trowa, he had many things on his mind, but these things were focused on the past, not the present or the future. What was bothering him, only he knew.
Quatre, while making his plans, was more cheerful then usual. This was due to the fact that Duo and Heero had cast away their fear and doubt and let true happiness enfold them. The Arabian felt the grateful emotions from the couple, and in effect, his moods were generally happy and content. Though he felt doubt, not from the others, but from himself. This party would mean more to him then anyone could guess.
As for the couple, they were content with themselves. Heero had opened up more to Duo then to anyone else, and his soldier nature could hardly be seen anymore. Smiles came easily to his face now, and he laughed more often. Everyone was glad for the change in the serious boy, and he appreciated it himself.
Finally, the night of the party came. Friends arrived; mostly people from the Eve Wars. This night was one night of peace they could relish in, with no troubles to bother them. They started arriving around nine at night, and Quatre greeted them as they came. He was dressed up for the occasion, in a suit close to the one he usually wore. Even Trowa was dressed up in a tux, though he gave no sign of how uncomfortable it was. Dressing up was not one of his strong points.
Wufei was perhaps the only one not overly dressed up for the occasion. He was dressed in his normal fashion, in the white garb of his clan. His sour expression was one of concern, not for anyone here at the party, but for someone far away and long ago.
Heero was also in a tux, and was waiting patiently for Duo. The braided girl always like to make an entrance, and the Japanese boy allowed himself to wonder what it would be this time. He watched the guests arrive, person by person. First to arrive was Zechs and Noin, and the boy smiled at the uncomfortable expression on Zech's face. He had never been one for parties or tuxes, and he had never seen Noin in the dress she now wore.
Next came their close friends, such as Hilde and Relena, both in dresses with arms around their new boyfriends. Heero felt happy that the girls had found people they could take to the party. Other guests arrived, including Lady Une and Dorothy Catalonia. Most of Quatre's sisters had managed to make the party and were flirting with the men of the Maguanac core. Altogether, the party was turning out to be a success.
Nearly an hour had passed and the party was in full swing, but Heero caught no glimpse of Duo. Leaving his table where Quatre, Trowa, and a few others were talking, he drifted over to the refreshment counter. He got hold of a plate and arranged some snacks on it for him to eat while waiting for Duo. He hoped the girl could make it...this would be Quatre's last party of the year. He had just sat down again when his attention was drawn to the door where an image of beauty stood.
It was Duo, but dressed in such a way Heero would had never expected. She was dressed in a white strapless dress that accentuated her young features. She wore white gloves that were pulled up just above her elbows, and her chestnut hair was let loose, draping down her back or over her shoulders. This was the first time she had makeup on, and Heero was amazed at how dazzlingly beautiful she was.
Quatre watched with a small smile as Heero stood and made his way to Duo in a daze. He was glad that the two were together, now more then ever, and was even happier when Duo had come to Hilde, Relena and him for advice on what to wear. Things were going well, and that reminded the blond of what he had to do. With a gulp, he turned to Trowa.
Author's note: Please read and review! I want all the feedback I can get so I can improve my stories...I really hope you like them...I'd also like to thank all my reviewers! I love getting reviews, and I encourage more, good or bad. Anyway, I hope you people out there enjoy this chapter...
Pairings: 1x2 I guess, but no lemon... I hope you don't stop here cause of that... Hope you enjoy!
Heartfelt Secrets
By GW Dark Chyld
Chapter Fourteen
Over the next week, Heero and Duo could hardly be separated from each other. For most of the people around the mansion, this was an adjustment. They had no prejudices about their relationship, but they didn't think Heero would fall for the outgoing Duo. They may not have known the real story behind them, but they had already stereotyped the couple.
Quatre was making preparations for the last party of the year. It wasn't going to be as big as the others, just a small gathering of friends to celebrate the New Year. He had a large TV screen brought into the ballroom to provide a live feed from the celebrations around the earth as well as the colonies. Tables were set up for the guests, and like before, a long table was set aside for food. This party would be less extravagant, but would be remembered.
Everyone were minding their own affairs, wondering around the mansion or through the gardens. Trowa could be seen spending most of his time in the library, away from everyone else. He seemed to be deep in thought, though no one could guess what was on the silent boy's mind.
Likewise, Wufei spent his time outdoors, amidst the serenity of Quatre's gardens. He would sit for hours, eyes close, going over his own troubles. Like Trowa, he had many things on his mind, but these things were focused on the past, not the present or the future. What was bothering him, only he knew.
Quatre, while making his plans, was more cheerful then usual. This was due to the fact that Duo and Heero had cast away their fear and doubt and let true happiness enfold them. The Arabian felt the grateful emotions from the couple, and in effect, his moods were generally happy and content. Though he felt doubt, not from the others, but from himself. This party would mean more to him then anyone could guess.
As for the couple, they were content with themselves. Heero had opened up more to Duo then to anyone else, and his soldier nature could hardly be seen anymore. Smiles came easily to his face now, and he laughed more often. Everyone was glad for the change in the serious boy, and he appreciated it himself.
Finally, the night of the party came. Friends arrived; mostly people from the Eve Wars. This night was one night of peace they could relish in, with no troubles to bother them. They started arriving around nine at night, and Quatre greeted them as they came. He was dressed up for the occasion, in a suit close to the one he usually wore. Even Trowa was dressed up in a tux, though he gave no sign of how uncomfortable it was. Dressing up was not one of his strong points.
Wufei was perhaps the only one not overly dressed up for the occasion. He was dressed in his normal fashion, in the white garb of his clan. His sour expression was one of concern, not for anyone here at the party, but for someone far away and long ago.
Heero was also in a tux, and was waiting patiently for Duo. The braided girl always like to make an entrance, and the Japanese boy allowed himself to wonder what it would be this time. He watched the guests arrive, person by person. First to arrive was Zechs and Noin, and the boy smiled at the uncomfortable expression on Zech's face. He had never been one for parties or tuxes, and he had never seen Noin in the dress she now wore.
Next came their close friends, such as Hilde and Relena, both in dresses with arms around their new boyfriends. Heero felt happy that the girls had found people they could take to the party. Other guests arrived, including Lady Une and Dorothy Catalonia. Most of Quatre's sisters had managed to make the party and were flirting with the men of the Maguanac core. Altogether, the party was turning out to be a success.
Nearly an hour had passed and the party was in full swing, but Heero caught no glimpse of Duo. Leaving his table where Quatre, Trowa, and a few others were talking, he drifted over to the refreshment counter. He got hold of a plate and arranged some snacks on it for him to eat while waiting for Duo. He hoped the girl could make it...this would be Quatre's last party of the year. He had just sat down again when his attention was drawn to the door where an image of beauty stood.
It was Duo, but dressed in such a way Heero would had never expected. She was dressed in a white strapless dress that accentuated her young features. She wore white gloves that were pulled up just above her elbows, and her chestnut hair was let loose, draping down her back or over her shoulders. This was the first time she had makeup on, and Heero was amazed at how dazzlingly beautiful she was.
Quatre watched with a small smile as Heero stood and made his way to Duo in a daze. He was glad that the two were together, now more then ever, and was even happier when Duo had come to Hilde, Relena and him for advice on what to wear. Things were going well, and that reminded the blond of what he had to do. With a gulp, he turned to Trowa.
