Title: Minuet in G

Author: Hakumei

Disclaimers: The Gundam boys don't belong to me, they never will. I'm a poor college kid so don't sue. You won't get much out of me save for maybe a few pennies. However, the plot does belong to me, I'm just borrowing the characters. Also, I'd like to note, I do not own the lyrics from But I Do Love You, they belong to Leanne Rhymes. I'm just again, borrowing
them.

Notes: Thank you my reviewers! I love getting them and I didn't think this would be as good as it seemed, I'm glad you all like it! If you want to host this fic on your site, ask, just email me first! It took me forever to get this part right. I actually restarted the beginning part because I was completely dissatisfied with it. I'm picky.

Pairings: 4+3, 1+5, 2+1, 5+6

Warnings: Shounen ai, language, AU, OOC Heero, a Duo who's a brat to our Heero, angst (I think?)

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Dedication: Gwynn Whitelock who wanted me to write this fic and Ides because..well just because.

On to the story!!!!

Did I mention OOC Heero? Probably, Hell I should say most of the characters are OOC so I don't get my pretty little head bitten off by angry fangirls and boys.

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Part 8

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Heero woke up the next morning, aware that he was cuddled up to something warm, his head resting on something harder than his pillow but still just as comfortable. When he dared to open his eyes, he found himself staring into Duo's oddly coloured ones. Duo smiled sleepily as he removed his arm from Heero's waist to stretch. "Good morning sunshine," he said
before yawning before he gently squeezed Heero's shoulder with a hand. Heero yawned and
managed to mumble something akin to good morning before closing his eyes and trying to fall back asleep.

"You sure are not a morning person, Hee-chan!" Duo said as he slipped out of the covers and got out of bed as Heero mumbled something incoherent. Duo grinned and ruffled his hair before pulling the covers away from Heero causing the boy to curl up into a ball from the shock of the cool air touched him as he opened sleepy eyes in attempt to glare at Duo.

"We have class in an hour and we need to get ready. I'm going to take a shower, you're welcome to join me," Duo said adding a wink as Heero's cheeks reddened before throwing a pillow at Duo.

Duo shrugged, still grinning as he grabbed a towel and some clothes. "It's your loss," the longhaired boy said as he closed the door behind him.

Heero yawned while stretching before he completely got out of bed. He began to make the bed before groggily getting his belongings together for school, placing textbooks and a spiral notebook along with two pens into his book bag. He took out some clothes from his closet while he waited for Duo to finish his shower.

After about fifteen minutes, Duo exited the bathroom, towel drying his hair. He smiled at Heero as he pulled out a brush from his drawer and started to brush his hair. Heero proceeded to take his shower, his thoughts becoming pensive as he began to ponder over the sudden change of events in his life. He let out some semblance of a laugh as he thought over how quickly his relationship with Duo had changed from that of enemies to a budding friendship. While the idea was strange and new to him, he welcomed the thought of Duo being his friend. Maybe university life won't be as traumatic anymore; maybe it might even be fun. He silently wondered
what Wufei and Trowa's reaction would be to his drastic change in life, becoming friends with Duo. Before he could think more on the subject, a light knock on the bathroom door and Duo's voice broke through his train of thought, interrupting his thoughts.

"Heero? You had better hurry up or we'll be late for our theory class," Duo's voice muttered through the door. Heero quickly turned off the water, towel dried himself as quickly as possible, and got dressed. He brushed his teeth before he exited the bathroom. He walked over to his drawers and pulled out a comb, attempting to tame his hair and failed miserably (1). He
barely had a chance to grab his book bag before he was dragged away by Duo, who paused only momentarily to lock the door. As he was dragged through the hallways, he quickly spotted Wufei who had his glasses placed cutely on his nose as he read over some notes while walking down the hall from a class.

Heero quickly said a hello as he was dragged off, Wufei only faintly hearing the greeting, looking up as he spotted Heero being pulled away in a blur by Duo. Wufei gaped, wondering why his best friend wasn't protesting but never got the chance to even shout that Heero might be being kidnapped because Duo had turned a corner, stilling dragging a poor Heero along with an
added yelp before they disappeared.

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The day had come and gone for the two boys, classes boring and dull as usual but time filling. Supper had finally come along and both Heero and Duo had met up with Quatre and Trowa, joining them for their evening meal. Trowa had been shocked with worry about his cousin's accident but not as shocked when he saw Duo and Heero conversing and laughing as they shared a joke amongst each other. They were not arguing or even yelling at each other, just talking like two normal people. When Duo explained to both Trowa and Quatre about the accident, saving Heero's life, he explained about how they became friends. Quatre grinned broadly, folding his arms across his chest and said, " well it's about fucking time!" His statement caused Duo to stare at him before he fell over laughing.

Both Heero and Trowa watched Duo with confusion as Duo caught his breath. "Well blessed be!I never though I'd see the day when Quatre would swear!"

Quatre rolled his eyes as Trowa spoke up. "I'm going to disagree with you Duo. Quatre swears all the time, especially when we are having -"

Heero squeezed his eyes shut and blocked his ears stating that, "I don't want to hear it!"

Quatre smirked when Heero reopened his eyes and unplugged his ears, both Duo and Trowa chuckling as Quatre said, "Why Heero-are you jealous because you aren't getting any?"

Heero flushed a deep red as he gritted his teeth and muttered, "I have no reason to be jealous." He was about to further reinforce his why's, but a semi-angry Wufei sat himself down across from Heero and spoke only one word, "explain." So both Heero and Duo did, leaving Wufei to be quite confused at his friend's sudden change of heart towards his former enemy.

"We're just friends Fei, nothing more. So don't go getting your knickers in a not and start ranting about the injustice of dating or I will personally beat you with my Jello. (2)" Heero said with an added smirk.

Wufei was about to throw a retort when an arm encircled his shoulders and gently squeezed. "Don't mind Wufei, Heero. He's just a bit cranky because I kept him up last night," Milliardo said as Wufei blushed crimson, brushing a strand of loose raven hair from his ponytail, his glasses slipping down his nose.

Quatre and Trowa covered a chuckle as Duo arched a brow and Heero laughed. "It was that good eh Fei?"

Wufei spluttered, coughing up a mouthful his dinner as Milliardo suddenly spoke up. "If you don't mind, I'll take Wufei from your hands so you love birds can chit chat," the longhaired blonde said as he scooped Wufei in one arm and carried his tray of food in the other, leaving Wufei too shocked to protest.

"We're just friends Mill, nothing more," Heero stated as Duo shoveled a mouthful of lemon Jello in his mouth.

Milliardo cocked a brow. "Sure Heero. That's what Relena said before her drill sergeant Dorothy, started banging her."

Heero sputtered out his words, surprised. "Relena's in the army? I won't hurt animals or people, pacifist Relena?"

Milliardo nodded. "Long story, I have a Wufei to feed and ravish, later!" He said before walking off with Wufei still in his arms, receiving catcalls from various students as he walked on by.

"Well that sure was strange," Trowa commented before picking up his tray and walking over to place it on the tray rack. After the boys put their trays, they each went upstairs to their rooms to do some homework.

It was sometime later while doing their homework, Heero could feel Duo's eyes on his back. Not bothering to look up from his work, he queried, "what is it Duo?"

Duo cleared his throat before answering him, putting down his pen. "Well, in a month, my band is playing at a benefit concert. I was wondering if you were interested in going. The tickets are only five dollars if you bring a canned good item. It'd be fun, there are two other bands playing, even a jazz band. Your cousin and Quatre are going. I think even Wufei and Milliardo are too-."

Heero's head perked up at the mention of jazz. "I'm listening-"

Duo smiled. "Well, I thought it would be fun for us to go, as friends you know-" Duo's voice said almost emotionally as he trailed off.

"Of course I'll go Duo. When is it?"

Duo sighed in relief. "It's a Saturday, March 13th at 6pm. Can you make it? I know it's a Saturday and you like to go out with your friends to that-"

Heero chuckled at Duo's nervousness. "Duo, I said I would go. I meant what I said."

"Oh good," the braided boy said giving Heero a genuine smile as Heero smiled back in return before turning around and finishing off his work. The two worked together that night in companionable silence, occasionally stopping to take a break and play on Heero's Playstation.

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~ One Month Later ~

The day had come for Duo's concert quickly, both he and Heero getting to know each other better and learning each other's quirks as they quickly became good friends. Some of the students on campus would often find them together at one of the local pub's listening to some of the music
played, or sometimes even in the arcade playing silly games like DDR (3).

Duo had left an hour and a half early before the concert so his band could warm up and get ready according to the program. Heero had gone to the concert with his cousin and friends, seating themselves somewhere in the middle, waiting for the show to begin. The Master of Ceremonies for the charity program came on stage, adjusting the mike once before he gave an introduction to the audience before giving the list of performers playing. Duo's band was
playing last, the two bands before him were a Celtic group named "Cuchulainn's Cross," the jazz band was second and was called "Nightingale," Duo's band "Majesty of Gaia" would be playing last after a brief intermission.

The chatter amongst people died down as soon as the first started to play, both Heero and Trowa clapping their hands to the music, Wufei, oddly enough knew some of the lyrics and hummed them out. The Jazz band was pretty good and played some familiar tunes that Heero recognized. Heero enjoyed listening to both bands and during intermission he and his friends chatted about the bands.

After about ten minutes, the lights dimmed and Duo's band walked out on stage, dressed in their usual punkish clothing. They played a few fast songs, with one slow song in between. Duo got up solo on stage; his band mates fading back and only playing their instruments as Duo seemed to search the crowd as he introduced his next piece.

"I'd like to dedicate this song to my best friend. Our friendship started off rocky, but I wrote this song (4) for him two weeks ago. It's how I feel about him." Duo nodded to the band and cued them before the music started to play.

I don't like to be alone in the night
And I don't like to hear I'm wrong when I'm right
And I don't like to have the rain on my shoes
But I do love you,
But I do love you.

I don't like to see the sky painted gray
I don't like when nothing's going my way
And I don't like to be the one with the blues
But I do love you,
But I do love you

Love everything about the way you're loving me.
The way you lay your head upon my shoulder when you sleep.
And I love to kiss you in the rain.
I love everything you do.
Oh I do.

And I don't like to turn the radio on,
Just to find I missed my favourite song
And I don't like to be the last with the news
But I do love you
But I do love you.

Love everything about the way you're loving me.
The way you lay your head upon my shoulder when you sleep.
And I love to kiss you in the rain.
I love everything you do.
Oh I do

And I don't like to be alone in the night
And I don't like to hear I'm wrong when I'm right
And I don't like to have the rain on my shoes.
But I do love you
But I do love you

But I do love you
But I do love you

Heero gasped as he listened to the song. The song mirrored exactly what happened to he and Duo during their life. He felt his heart pang as he saw Quatre grinning like the Cheshire cat as he heard the song. Heero's eyes connected with Duo's as Duo sang directly to him, the rest of the
audience seemed to fade as he sang the song with exactly what he felt. When he finished the song, the crowd went wild, cheering and clapping madly. Duo gave a slight bow and winked at Heero before his bandmates joined up with him and they played their last song.

After the concert, Duo joined up with his friends, his bandmates stating they were going off to party and that they were all welcome to join them later. Duo looked at Heero nervously. "So-"

Heero averted his eyes at Duo and looked at the ground, his friends fleeing, leaving them to be alone. "So-I really liked that song you wrote, the second last one."

Duo's eyes light up. "Really?"

Heero smiled and nodded his head. "Yes. It reminded me of what a fool I have been for fourteen years. But you have to promise me one thing, we have to take things slow if we're going to start dating in the future. I'm still getting used to this friendship thing between us," Heero said seriously as Duo listened.

"I understand, and I promise." Duo said before he leaned in and gave Heero a chaste kiss on his lips before taking his hand.

"Come on, the others are waiting and we have a party to go to!" Duo said excitedly.

Heero grinned as he was led away by Duo, he paused only momentarily to look up at the stars. Well I hope Duo's mother's happy, we're finally together, Heero thought as the stars twinkled brightly before he sat in Duo's car.

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TBC...I've got an epilogue to go! I'll post it on Friday

1 - Heero Hun, I feel for you. My hair is just as messy and untamable, except that's because my hair is curly. I blame my parents for both having curly hair and leaving me to inherit it. Brush? Who needs abrush when you can use a weed whacker to brush hair!

2 - Jello food of the gods, is evil when you and you get it in your eye. Trust me, it stings ^_^;; CURSE YOU CHARTWELLS!

3 - DDR-Dance Dance Revolution for those who don't know. It's an arcade game that the Japanese have mastered. I have one in the arcade in Res,it's an addictive game that I suck at. I leave it to my two other friends to play, I'll stick to the racing games. That was a tribute to them .
4 - Again, the song doesn't belong to me and Duo didn't write it either. It belongs to Leanne Rhymes. I just borrowed it because it fit well!

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