Author: Jadeduo
Pairings: 2X1, 3+4 implied, R+1 one-sided
Warnings: yaoi, AU, romance, angst, violence, Relena bashing, lemon (eventually), deathfic Rating: R - NC-17
Disclaimer: None of the boys are mine... Only in my dreams... So don't sue all you'll get is a very beat up manga collection.
Star-Crossed Lovers - Part 5
"Welcome all to the House of Yuy! I ask only that there be no fighting or brawling this night. Only joy, because soon, we hope to celebrate the marriage of our only son! May the fighting end, so that we may all have peace!"
"Uncle! I do believe I see some from the house of Maxwell. It's the son, Duo! How dare he interrupt our happiness by crashing this party. It is an injustice. I will take care of him! I will--"
Odin interrupted Wufei's tantrum. "Patience, Wufei, this is not an insult. He is only here to see Hilde. From what I hear, he has taken a fancy to her, but she refuses to see him because of the fight between our houses. He is not here to insult us. He is here to seek love. Plus, he was invited by the Prince's cousin, Trowa Barton, who is the partner of Quatre Winner, a cousin of the young Maxwell. If Heero marries Relena, you will have to get use to him, as he is a regular friend and confidant of those two. From what I hear, he is a rather just and sweet young man. You will not fight him here or any other night. Is that clear, Wufei?" Odin looked at Wufei sternly, hoping that this would get across to the obstinate young man.
"Fine, I will not fight him tonight. But, I will not let this insult go unnoticed!" Wufei said as he stormed off.
*****
"Quatre! I don't think this is working. She hasn't said one word to me all night! She's been following the pink menace around like a puppy!"
"I'm sorry, Duo. Relena's been interfering on her behalf because she asked her to. It looks like it really wasn't meant to be. On the plus side, once Heero Yuy shows up, she'll leave Hilde high and dry. Then, you will be able to speak to her."
"You're right, Quatre! I'll just try to have fun while I wait for Yuy to show up. Then, I can talk to Hilde and find out how she feels!"
"That's the spirit, Duo! Go get her!" With that, Duo bounced off.
"Are you going to tell him Heero has been hiding in the shadows, watching him all night?" Trowa asked his sneaky love.
Quatre snorted, "Of course not! I'm going to wait until he notices a certain blue-eyed angel has been following around our dear God of Death, like… What was it Duo said? Oh! Like a puppy." Quatre giggled. Trowa just smirked at him.
"Oh, and you think he'll notice, love?"
"Oh, I know he will!"
*****
Duo had been following Hilde all night, and was getting nowhere with her. It wasn't until he noticed a pair of piercing blue eyes staring at him that he realize he was being followed by someone as he bounced all over the party.
*****
Heero had never seen anyone as beautiful as this person who was bouncing all over the place, following that crazy girl that was always following the pink banshee. He knew he was taking a risk following someone who was so close to Relena, but he had to know who he was following. He saw him talk to Quatre Winner and Trowa Barton, so he knew that he must be nobility, so maybe he had a chance...
*****
Relena was so angry. She couldn't figure out how the hell Heero had avoided her all night. She was about to give up when she noticed him. He was dressed as an angel and he was looking at someone. She couldn't figure out who he would look at like that besides her, but she had to know. So, she took note of his movements as she traveled around the party. It was then she noticed Duo Maxwell, who had been following them all night, trying to get close to Hilde, but was stopped by her presence.
Heero was looking at him! She couldn't believe it! How could he?! How could he look at a man like that?! It was wrong! He would love her if it was the last thing she did! It wasn't until she noticed Hilde staring at her that she stop glaring daggers at Duo.
*****
Hilde couldn't believe Duo. He was being so annoying. Why couldn't he just stop following her around?! He was like a lost puppy! Wait. Why was Relena staring at him like that? Man, if looks could kill! Wait a minute! Is that Heero staring at Duo, with... Oh shit! That is too funny! Heero is gay!! Oh man, that's got to kill Relena. She's been obsessed with the man from the beginning.
*****
Duo was frozen in place. He'd not had a glare that deadly aimed at him in a long time. Not since the battle where he saved her sorry ass from being shot!
"Hello, let me save you from the pink demon. She looks about ready to chew you up and spit you out."
Duo jumped at that deep voice, but let strong hands guide him from the dance floor to the maze garden. Duo turned around after they stopped to thank the stranger, but then he gasped when he was met the bluest pair of eyes he had ever seen. Duo gulped. "Hi!... Um...my name is Duo Maxwell. I may run and hide, but I never tell a lie! Thanks for the save back there. I was sure that the pink princess was going to attack me! But I don't know why. I mean I've been following Hilde all night. It's not like I've stolen anything of hers. If anything, she's stolen something of mine!"
Heero interrupted, "Yes, you have."
"Nani??!"
"You've stolen my heart." With that, Heero leaned into kiss those parted lips, chastely at first, but then licking Duo's bottom lip to ask for permission to enter that sweet shrine. Duo granted it and their tongues clashed, confirming their hunger for each other.
"Wait! Wait... I... I don't know what to say. I mean, who are you? I mean, that was probably the best kiss I've ever gotten, but..."
"Please say yes. Say you'll be mine. I've never met anyone like you. You're different from every other soldier I've ever met. I want to know you like I've known no one else, and in return, I want you to know me."
Duo stared into Heero's eyes, searching for something. Then, he found it, the one thing Hilde had never given him freely, her love, "God, this must be love. I've never felt anything like this." Duo flipped Heero around against the maze and kissed him hungrily, caressing his partially naked chest under the angel costume. Duo pushed Heero against the bush and ground his erection into Heero's. They both moaned as their tongues fought for dominance...
"HEEEEERRRRRROOOOOO!!!!!!"
They broke apart at the sound of the pink one. "Yuck! Well, that certainly killed the mood!" He looked at Heero in concern. He was pale as a ghost, "Hey! Are you okay?"
"Oh God, Duo! Please, please don't hate me! My name is Heero Yuy. Please meet me later. I'll do anything to be with you. Please? Please?! I love you! I have to go now. Please promise me you'll come see me later."
Duo was shocked. He had just kissed one of his enemies. He didn't know what to do. Heero interrupted his thoughts. "Promise me!"
"Alright, I promise," he whispered.
Heero kissed him one last time. "Thank you, love. We will make this work. I promise!"
'Good God,' Duo thought, 'what am I going to do?'
TBC