Chapter 7

Disclaimer: I don't own them, if I did than Relena would have never even been in the show much less ever came into existence…

Warnings: Future 1x2, mentioned 3x4, Relena bashing (maybe only in chapter 5 who knows?) and OOC, I guess.

Authors Notes: OK, well this chapter is going to be short because I wanted to quit where I quitted. I hope that's a good enough reason… anyways I've already started Chapter 8… so no worries, k?

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            As Heero drove back down the now familiar roads he contemplated on what J said right before he left.  He wondered what the doctor had thought about Heero having a whole photo book filled with pictures of Duo. They were mostly just pictures of Duo relaxing around the house, but a few were at different parks and such Duo had dragged him off to.  Still though he had never told J about Duo and his relationship and he was pretty sure the doctor knew he was gay now. //Least I think I'm gay… I could be bi, I guess, the only person I've ever liked is Duo…//

            Heero continued along until he hit the intersection where the work on the road had been done.  This time the road was open and there was no detour.  Heero was relieved to see this as it cut off many hours off his trip home.  He was back at Duo's apartment at three o'clock sharp.

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Duo had just finished getting ready to go our for the evening when he heard someone knock on his door.  Only once. //What a way to ruin what was going to be a good evening. Damn.//  He quickened his step and picked up Heero's sack while making his way towards the door.  After opening the door and shoving the bag in Heero's stomach he spoke, "There, take your stuff." Duo commanded, his voice lined with malice and a bit of pain.  He slammed the door in Heero's face.  This confused Heero and not knowing what to do, he knocked again. 

            "What do you want?" Asked Duo through the door, pain becoming more evident in his voice, but still mixed with lots of anger.

            "What are you talking about?" By this point, Heero was geniunly bewildered.

            "I gave you your stuff, so now you can leave," Duo answered, repeating himself.

            "Duo… I really don't get what your saying, last time I checked I was living here.  Has something changed?" Heero concluded that he had missed something while he was gone.

            "You left," Duo began, "You don't live here anymore, remember?" asked Duo still very sure that Heero had just used him as a place to stay for a week or two.  Meanwhile Heero was beginning to catch on, Duo had thought he had left him for good.

            //Stupid me.  I should of left a note or something.  I guess I just don't think that way.//

            "Duo," Heero paused trying to find the right words to say, he had never been good with them, "Please, open the door, I feel weird talking to a piece of wood."//Dammit…I treated him just like J treated me.  Just up and left, no respect for him at all.//

            "You are not talking to wood you are talking to me, a human, and I think you should go now." Answered Duo sounding very childish.

            "If you open the door I will explain what is going on," pleaded Heero to his friend.

            "Its okay… I already know.  I really, really want you to just leave.  I gave you your stuff, so why don't you go?" The anger had almost left his voice as it was being quickly replaced by confusion and pain.

            "Duo…" Heero mentally concluded he would have to fix this now, door or no door. "Um…Look, I'm sorry that I left without telling you.  I didn't leave for good, I promise.  I planned on staying here. I am really sorry, just please open the door, then if you want to kick me out ok, but come on at least tell me to my face."

            Duo opened the door slowly, his face betraying many emotions. "You are going to explain." Duo stated in a matter-of-fact voice.

            "Hn."  Heero felt as if he had already reached his word usage quota for the whole week in that last conversation.  He didn't usually talk that much.  In fact he hadn't talked that much in one inning since he broke up with Duo last.  It seemed that boy always brought him out of his shell. He tried to walk in but Duo blocked his way.

            "Nope, you are not coming in until you explain." He stated poking a finger into Heero's chest as if commanding him to start.  Heero felt the urge to roll his eyes but resisted.  Duo was acting like a five year old.

            "I went to get my stuff from J, I had just found him, I swear I planned on coming back.  I really should of told you."

            "Damn right you should have told me." Duo replied but relief and happiness was already making itself known on his face.  All along, inside, he had wanted to believe Heero hadn't been using him.  He decided to tease Heero, "I don't know Heero," Duo started playfully, "I don't know if you can stay here or not… Maybe… if you really want to."  Duo really was playing around but was caught off guard when Heero answered very seriously.

            "I really would like to stay here Duo, if you will let me.  I have money to move now if you want me to.  But,"  he paused looking into the Prussian eyes for a moment, "I'd rather stay here."  Duo had not expected that and didn't know how to answer.

            "Uh…um…yeah, sure, if ya want," he stammered out."

            "Thanks," answered Heero as he walked inside and again began to set his stuff down and made a second trip to his car to get the rest.  Duo just stood to the side and watched him walk by.

            "By the way," started Heero his back still facing Duo, "Next time… I'll leave a note."

            Duo smiled to himself, and in the back of his mind, unknown to most of his conscious mind he began to trust Heero and even began to like him again.

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Author's notes:  Ok finished with this chapter a full like 10 minutes (maybe a bit more) than my last one.  It is currently 4:19 AM where I live and I am a teeny bit tired but I do do most of my work at night.  I slept all today so its not having a big affect on me.  Now that I have this finished I think ill go upload it, but I might not post it right away because if I do I won't get any reviews from my last chapter which I want so, I guess I'll wait a day or two… As always anything but flames that don't help me write better are accepted. Love ya guys and please review… please?

THANKS ALL!