Ok, sorry if this chapter is really long, and boring in places but I've been bored all week and writing it everyday. Glad you all liked the cliffy *hides* So. Without further ado……….
[1] If anyone, and I mean anyone can draw a picture of the end of this chapter, even if you can't draw I will send you three thousand Duo and Heero plushies, in various positions. ^^()
Reviews! (What? Did you think I meant the actual story?)
NemesisMuse – Honestly? You want them to fall into the ocean again? And ruin all the fluffy goodness?
Strider Battle – Next chappie same time as always. *nodnod* Don't worry, everyone says they hate me for that. ^^()
Ookami-metsuki – *bows* thankies! Biggest cliffhanger ever huh? Here - *gives you Zen Tigris plushie*
… - *blinks*
Shini-girl Kit – I won't give up the story, I was just getting bored with it. Best two chapters yet huh? cool
Renee – You'll like this one even better.
Chibi shi-chan – Same here, love writing cliffies, hate reading them.
Jalee – Writer torturing? *is scared* Yey! It was mind-blowing! *claps*
Katrina – Don't die!!!!
Aka-kitsune-chan – Yeah, here's the one more chapter to finish it off.
Kyeian – Tis a nice affect ne?
Darkarc – Ooh, another impatient person.
Sara-chan – I'm evil! Mwahaha!
Fate-sama – I think a lot of people hate cliffhanger you know. Well this is then end of the good work!
Chara – Oooh pocky…
Shini-Demon – Yey! I'm a famous fanfic writer! Hmm, must…be…as…good…as…Cassandra…Clare…
Fatealleny Kenobi-Maxwell – I am keeping writing this story to the end. I'm just getting an incy bit bored with it. This is the last chap.
Aaaaa!!!! – Everyone is disappointed with the end. 'Cept me, got me over 35 reviews that one did.
Sapphire angel – Because you know me to well?
Reha – Um…
Lita – Well, they've met before haven't they?
Fanofhee-chan – Maybe, maybe…
ZN – And it still is!
DeathScytheAngel – Lol! Heero+Duo= Kawaii, you're right. Renee= Real person who is now better in story. Relena= Yeah, I was sick of her being…Relena… Hilde+boyfriend= My thoughts exactly. Nichol+Wufei= Wooh! Go Fei! Creative rock, sounds fun. ^_^
Gokugurl – *hands Kleenex* They finally kissed? Well, think back to the flashbacks, they kissed then too. But I understand what you mean.
Elephant-chimes – If you're a stalker, them what about me? I've been tracking too many to count…
Nekocin – Yeah, the last chapter was rushed. I wrote it half and hour before I posted it.
Shinigami – Ooooooooook
Leaf Zelindor – Yeah, there's always someone who knows.
Bunny – A lot of people have been reading it from the beginning and making themselves known now.
Nanasi-san – *gives more fanfic*
Ex-angel, dice, and Bakura – Here, a new cloak for you. *hands over a black and silver cloak with Duo and Heero screwing on the back. ^_^
FuJi Fox – Yey! A long review! *glomps* I hope your friends ok. *hands over a new pencil with BtSN scratched in* yey! How did you know my weakness was cookies? I bug people too! S'fun.
Demonica – o_O *eats kitty treats*
Duos-fangurl-2002 – Thanks.
Collective2220 – Quatre and Trowa's mysterious disappearance has been explained. I'm glad for Wuffles too!
Kate – *writes*
KumoriMisora – You know I'm having trouble with the fic. *glares, then hands over a Digi plushie* I'll give you this if you don't strangle me!
Kerridwen – Me too! ^_^
Bob D. Girl – LOL
Vic – Ooh, Gundam Kleenex. Yep, full of fluffy goodness.
Justaname – Mwhahahah. I'm so evil the devil worships me! Lol.
Shamaria – Well here you go!
Chapter Twelve – Behind the Screen Name
Violet met cobalt orbs.
Duo stared…and stared…and stared…Heero? Heero was Sport?
Finally Heero managed to get the words out he'd been trying to for the past few weeks, "I want answers. Now."
Duo tried to pull out of the embrace, "Let me go!"
Heero didn't know what to do, half of him loved Duo, half of him hated Duo. But then again, hadn't the hate sprouted from love? "D—"
"Let me GO!" Duo struggled some more and a shocked Heero watched him go. Duo fled the length of the boat and collapsed on the swing chair, tears flooding his eyes.
After a few seconds he was approached by another who sat down near his feet quietly and did not speak for a while. Finally, she spoke, "Why are you crying?"
Duo looked up and sniffed before re-arranging himself so he was sitting next to her. He stared out at the moonlight ocean and was surprised to find the tears still coming. "Renee?"
Renee shifted in her dress. "Yes, it is me. I saw what happened before, at the unmasking." She went quiet and Duo was starting to think she'd left when she spoke up again, "Why did you run?"
"Because he could never love me after what I did to him. He hates me." Duo filled with self-loathing and began to cry again.
Renee sighed and relaxed against the swing chair. "Duo, I'm good at these things. Listen to me; Heero loves you."
"I wish."
Renee was startled by a tap on the shoulder and she looked up to see the man himself, he motioned to the chair and nodding she got up and walked back down deck to the party. She threw a cautious glance over her shoulder but the two boys were shrouded in shadows. ~Good luck Heero~
Heero coughed slightly. "Is it ok if I sit here?"
Duo's head shot up, the tear tracks still fresh on his cheeks. "I'll go."
Heero sat. "Why would you do that?"
"Because you hate me."
"I do no such thing."
Heero looked across at the troubled boy and felt his heart reach out to him, he lifted a cautious hand and caught a tear that had just fell. Duo's gaze followed the hand as it was placed on Heero's own cheek.
"Your tears are my tears."
Duo broke into a crooked grin, remembering the old ritual they had done as children and placed a hand over Heero's heart. "Your love is my love."
Heero smiled and kissed Duo on his forehead as Duo leant on him and fell asleep quietly.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Renee walked back into the party to find Quatre and Trowa talking to Relena and Hilde who were sparkly-eyed still cooing and saying "kawaii!" over and over again. Renee noticed with a smirk that Trowa's fly was open and Quatre's shirt was on backwards.
Nichol and Wufei appeared and waved before joining them. Renee immediately latched onto Nichols arm. "Save me!" She exclaimed, indicating at Hilde and Relena.
"And why would I do that?" Asked Nichol, smirking.
"Because you're my best friend and Heero and Duo are screwing around there."
At this all the teenagers went quiet, "WHERE?" They all hollered, glaring at Renee.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Heero nudged Duo softly and when he blinked blearily he grabbed his hand and led him to the railings at the side of the ship. "I wanted to ask you something."
Duo nodded, "I have some questions too."
"Why did we become enemies?"
"I don't know. After we broke up, if I remember rightly, we went on month long vacations each and managed to block the memory. We started High school the following week and…just hated each other for no reason."
Heero pulled Duo closer. "I'm sorry."
Duo nodded. "I bet you're wondering why I went out with Renee?"
Heero stiffened at the name but then realised that Renee had come to her senses at the end. "Go on."
"I don't know, I guess on a level I was trying to find a replacement for you in my heart." Duo rested his head on Heero's chest and a slow number began to play on the stereos.
Both boys fell into silence and began to sway slowly. Heero lifted Duo's chin up and stared down into the violet pools. "Can I ask you one more thing?"
Duo nodded.
The words that were itching to be said did not come instead what came out was, "Can I kiss you?"
Duo smiled wider. "You don't have to ask Hee-chan."
Heero closed the remaining distance between them and kissed Duo who instantly melted into the kiss. Duo gently, almost teasingly swiped his tongue over Heero's lip and gained access. Duo's tongue slipped into Heero's mouth for the first time.
Each tongue fought for dominance over the over in a whirlwind of passion, and it was Heero who finally won. Duo yielded into Heero's soft kisses as they trailed along his chin and up to his ear.
In a voice that sent shivers down Duo's spine Heero whispered, "Aishiteru, Duo."
~Aw he loves me. How sweet. Waaaaaaiiiiiiiiiit! He loves me? Heero Yuy loves me?~
Heero kissed Duo on his nose and looked at him expectantly. He wasn't shocked to see the hyper braided boy beaming back at him. "I love you too Hee-chan."
Duo captured Heero's lips once more in a searing kiss. It was a deep, passionate kiss and when Heero placed his tongue on Duo's lips he was instantly welcomed. They had a vicious battle with their tongues and Duo moaned in his throat. As Heero pulled Duo closer the sun rose fully behind them. Everything was perfect.
*FLASH*
"Wooooooooh!"
"Knew you could do it!"
"KAWAII!"
The two boys broke apart and glared at the seven teenagers watching them, two with cameras in hands. Renee, Hilde and Relena had gone starry-eyed, Wufei was hastily fighting off a nose-bleed, Nichol helping. Quatre and Trowa were smiling, leaning against each other.
"Omae o korosu." Muttered Heero, his eyes flashing. He was stopped by Duo, who leant on his chest,
"Leave them."
Surprisingly Heero did so and Wufei (now nose-bleedless) made a whip cracking noise and grinned. Heero growled.
"Come on." Said Relena happily. "It's time for the class photo."
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Miss. Noin leant against Mr. Peacecraft. She saw Trieze come aboard the ship and frowned.
"Ah Miss. Noin," Started Trieze, "I have had another brainwave."
Miss. Noin grinned, "Shove it."
"What?"
"Shove it and all your other silly idea's into that poncy head of yours. I resign." As Trieze stared on flabbergasted, Mr. Peacecraft placed his arm around Miss. Noins waist and led her away.
Noin looked up, "Was that ok?"
"Couldn't have put it better myself."
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
The prom ended. Everyone was happy. Exactly a week later pictures appeared in every teenagers hands. The whole class was beaming under a giant banner, some waving, others jumping.
Wufei was stood behind Nichol with his arms around her waist while Renee smiled at them happily. Hilde, Dorothy and Relena were all wearing identical smirks and waving with a piece of paper with 'Frank – we love you!' written on. Nobody seemed to understand this, that is, the ones who hadn't gone to the Chinese restaurant didn't.
All that was visible of Trowa and Quatre were two hands and a group of students stood near them with sweatdrops and blushing. Miss. Noin and Mr. Peacecraft were getting pissed in the background, the words 'thank god' on the bottles of wine.
And, at the very front, under the bright shining light were Duo and Heero. Kissing the hate away.