"New Years Resloutions" Chapter 6

Disclaimer: I do not own Gundam Wing or any of it's wonderful character, they are owned by some rich guy. Although I do own Angel and Madame Jessibelle.

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Dark clouds continued to roll in during the late evening. Duo had gone out before it got really bad. He returned safely to the large house, the rain had just begun to fall as he walked through the door.

"I see you made it back in time," Trowa greeted him, "What did you get?"

"Just some stuff," Duo said walking past him toward his room.

Upon entering the room he set the bags he carried down on the bed. 'Hope he likes these. Now to get them to him.' A sudden a knock on the door brought him out of his thoughts.

"Duo," someone called through the door.

"Quatre, yes," he said opening the door.

"Do you want dinner?" he asked.

"Sure," Duo replied. Now with his plan set he was happier.

"Well Heero said he didn't, so I wondered if you would do the same," Quatre sighed.

"He is not eating?" Duo asked worriedly.

"That's what he said. Well Trowa and I will see you in the dinning room," Quatre said turning away and walking down the hall.

'He'll change his mind. He has to eat.' Duo hoped he was right. A bright flash and crack of thunder caught his attention. 'What a night it's going to be.' Duo could feel the powerful storm coming. 'It must not be cold enough for snow.' Duo looked down at the bags, 'hope this works, please let it work.' Digging in the bags he pulled out a few items and set them on the bed. Once again the room was illuminated with a bright light, followed by a thunderous crash. Duo jumped a little from the intrusion. 'How strange a thunderstorm in December.' Duo noted as he was collecting the items in his arms and he placed them in a small basket. He arranged them so that the biggest item was on top. Examining the basket, 'this looks great!' Now he was ready to deliver it. Picking it up he left the room and headed for Heero's. He heard movement inside the room. Setting it down in front of the door he gently knocked. Then he ran down the hall and disappeared around the corner. Looking back he saw Heero open his door. He picked up the basket and returned back into his room. 'Well at least he picked it up.' Duo hoped. He decided to get a bit to eat hoping he would see Heero at the table.

Walking into the dinning room he came upon Trowa and Quatre. They were nibbling on some food that was in front of them.

"Good evening Duo," Quatre greeted him.

"Evening," Duo returned. Taking a seat he looked over at Quatre and Trowa.

"So what would you like?" Quatre asked.

"Whatever you're having is fine," Duo responded.

"Okay," Quatre replied. "Bring Duo dinner," he called out to the kitchen.

A man carrying a plate entered the dinning room and set the plate before Duo. On the plate were a pile of mashed potatoes, meatloaf, some peas, and a roll. Picking up his fork he dug into the mashed potatoes and pulled a piece of meatloaf off the slice on the plate. Looking over he couldn't help but notice Heero's chair empty.

"So how is Heero? Was he not hungry tonight?" Trowa asked innocently.

"I don't know," Duo responded distantly. 'He has to eat, everyone has to eat.' Again Duo's eyes grazed the empty seat.

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Sitting on the bed Heero pushed his hunger away. Staring hard at the basket that was left at his door. 'Who is this from? Maybe Duo then again Quatre could be trying to cheer me up but why would he sneak around! If it was from Duo then there is still a chance.' He picked up each of the items carefully and examined them. 'These seem like things Duo would buy, so maybe.' Heero really hoped it was from Duo, but he wasn't sure. 'And why would he be sending me things since I am the one that screwed up?' Again he examined the items and set each one out. 'Someone went to a lot of trouble.' A loud crash caught his attention, drawing his focus to the storm outside. He watched as the heavy rain cascaded down the large windows.

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Duo had sat through the entire dinner hoping to see Heero and that his gift helped convince Heero he was sorry. But Heero never showed himself. Duo decided to get bold and go see him. Leaving his room he quietly crept down the darkened hall. Reaching Heero's room he just stood staring at the large wooden door. Reaching up he gently rapped his knuckles on the door. After receiving no answer, he tried the knob. It turned with a click, 'the doors unlocked.' He was shocked by this carelessness of Heero.