~ August 9, 2002 ~

Page: This was one of the first stories that my brain conspired and it ended up being one of those fics semi-lying around. I won't, no matter what, tear this fic up and rearrange it. I suppose I was proud of it when I wrote it and so I'm gonna leave it. I re-read it and I'm not too fond of it now, but hey, what can a girl do? Please… I crave C&C.

Disclaimer: I do not own Gundam Wing or the Gundam boys, I merely play naughty with them. So don't sue me, please. You won't get anything out of it.

~ Part 2 ~

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Quatre followed Duo's gaze and his eyes fell upon the new student and he felt the heat rising in his cheeks again. / What is wrong with me?? /

The boy went to get something to eat and sat down at an empty table. Quatre frowned at that. Duo watched as a series of expressions crossed his friend's face. It ended with a determined furrow of his brows.

" I'll be right back Duo…"

Quatre slowly made his way to the table the boy was at. Everything felt as if it was in slow motion. He could only pay attention to his goal and to the scraping of his shoe against the squeaky tile. It seemed like every squeak his shoe made, the more attention he drew to himself. Though it was just the attention of the boy.

Quatre cleared his throat. " Is this seat taken?"

"Uh… no… go ahead." He was taken aback by the golden haired boy's friendliness, he didn't seem too friendly earlier. He watched him as he plopped himself in a wooden chair at his table.

"Um… I think we got off on the wrong foot. Err… rather no foot at all." He mentally kicked himself for saying that.

"Maybe so." The slender boy said as he looked at the smaller boy intently.

Well, uh," he coughed again. He tentatively put out a hand. " I'm Quatre Raberba Winner. It's very nice to meet you." He said smiling now.

/ There's the smile. / He tentatively took Quatre's hand in his. Quatre shivered at the contact. " I'm Trowa Barton. Nice to see you again, little one."

Quatre was reluctant to pull away, but he did so anyhow. " Well, Trowa, would you like to come sit with us?"

Trowa looked hesitant. " Um, thank you for the offer but I'm okay here."

That made Quatre frown.

" Well then… I guess I'm just going to sit over here with you. There is no way I am going to leave you here, besides I wanna sit with you. Maybe I can show you around, even if it's just for today."

"…" Trowa didn't know what to say. / He's going to leave his friends for a stranger? For a nobody like me? /

He looked up at Quatre and Quatre ran a nervous hand through his hair. Trowa swallowed hard. And averted his gaze.

" Okay, I'll be back I gotta get my tray." He said turning away.

He turned back around quickly, startling Trowa. He wiggled a finger at him and Trowa's eyes widened. "Now don't you go anywhere like you did earlier." Then he winked before he walked to get his tray. /Maybe I can use a little bit of Duo's charisma to help me out. The wink was good… /

"I'm gonna go sit with Trowa today k guys?" Trowa watch the two boys nod and smile. /Good friends. /

Quatre took a deep breath, pivoted on his right foot and made his way towards one Trowa Barton.

"So, Trowa." He said as he sat down. Trowa looked up while chewing. " What class do you have next? I'd be happy to walk you to it."

The boy's politeness and unselfish attitude amazed Trowa even still. He nodded his appreciation and swallowed his food. " I have Economics."

"Really? Me too! Whose ur teacher?"

"Um… Professor Adalgaze, room T-4."

" Huh. No kidding. That's my class. Guess you'll get that walk." He smiled.

Dun! Dun! Dun! Dun! The bell for the end of lunch had rung and the two got up to throw their trash away. Quatre finished throwing out his trash first so he turned to spot Duo and say bye. Just as he was turning, Duo charged and jumped on Quatre's back again.

"DUO!!!!! Are you trying to give me a hernia!? GET OFF! You just ate too!!" Quatre wailed.

Trowa turned to watch them, how could he not, they were making a show of themselves.

"I'm stronger than I look Duo and you know it! So get off before I throw you off."

"You wouldn't do that Q-man!" Duo cheered as he bounced up and down testing Quatre's strength and even more, his patience.

"Oh, I wouldn't would I?"

Before Duo could even comprehend it, his butt was plastered to the floor and Quatre laughed a cute laugh. But when he saw the look in Duo's eyes…

Trowa noted that Quatre was indeed stronger than he looked. His thoughts came to a firm halt as soon as he saw Quatre running towards him, flailing arms and all. Trowa would have panicked if he had had the chance. Unfortunately for him, Quatre grabbed Trowa's hand and ran like the wind, all the while dragging the poor boy along.

" Move! Move! Trowa!" Quatre urged "If he can't get to me, he'll go after my accomplice."

Trowa sputtered. "ACCOMPLICE!?"

Quatre turned when they were at the hall's end. "I'm just joking Trowa. He'll go after you cause ur so cute."

/ Oh, sweet Allah! Did that just come out of my mouth?? /

Trowa blushed a thank you. He put his head down to try to hide it but ended up blushing even more considering the fact they were still holding each other's hands. Trowa squeezed his hand. Quatre looked down at their intertwined fingers and blushed the color spectrum as well. He let go quickly and an awkward silence took over.

Dun! Dun! Saved by the bell.

" Hey, come on, let's get ourselves to class." Quatre said hoping to break the tension.

"Okay." He whispered.

~ End Part 2 ~