Title: Around Your Heart In Seven Days


Author: Aino Yuy aka Usagi-Hater


Author Notes:

Since I got a lot of reviews, (which I'm pretty glad about) I don't feel like writing to all of you like I usually do. So I'll only answer questions and maybe if I want to, tell you something.


Shout Outs:

- Dark-moon-Angel: I try not to get people OOC. I don't think Heero is going to be OOC here. Duo will just have a sneaky way into convincing him.


- KaimooGoldfish: The movie you saw was probably "10 Things I Hate About You" cause this plot is from it (^_^)


- xoxmiragexox: I'm having Minako with Heero so the vote for Rei/Heero and Minako/Quatre isn't going to happen... sorry. But I will add the vote for Makoto and Wufei.


- WikeD tEnShI: Sorry but Usagi will not be in this fic. I really really don't like her, as you can see with my penname. And if she was ever in any of my fics, I would be bashing her right and left. Sorry if you're one of her fans. But I just hate her.


- Venus Of Love: I know there will be one boy left out. So I'm thinking I might add an Outer. Maybe.


- transcendent: Hey gurl! Thanks for pre-reading the fics. And thank you if you think I'm a genius (^_~)


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Chapter Two: Mischievous Arrangements


Exiting and closing the principal's office door, Duo stepped out with his books and schedule sheet in hand. He glanced at the list to see his next class. Missing already two classes, Music was next.

Damn, I hate music!  He thought as he started to walk down the hall.

Indeed he had no clue where he was going and where the Music Room was located. But in his mind he just shrugged it off and made a mental note to just ask someone.

And right on cue, he saw another male student in the halls, with his books in one arm and a violin case in the other. Duo quickened his pace to catch up with him calling, "Hey, wait up!"

When the guy turned Duo saw he had a mix of blue/green eyes and platinum blond hair. He blinked at Duo as the braided student tried to catch his breath.

"Hey, you going to Music Class?" Duo finally asked, still out of breath.

"Huh? Oh, yeah." the blond answered.

"Do you mind if I follow you? I'm new here and I need to get to it. Oh, my name's Duo Maxwell by the way."

"Quatre Raberba Winner," The blond smiled as he placed his violin case down and shook Duo's hand politely.

But the guy's name somehow made Duo wide eyed and mouth opened. "Did you say Winner?"

"Huh, yeah," Quatre nodded.

"You wouldn't be by any chance the son of the billionaire, Mr. Winner would you?"

The blond let out a long exasperated sigh. "Yeah I am. But don't treat me differently because of it okay? I really hate that when people pretend to be my friend just for the money."

Duo slapped him on the back playfully with his free hand. "Don't worry about it. I'll be your bud even if you weren't rich. But damn, your family sure got a lot of money!"

"I know," Quatre said quietly as they began to walk down the hall again.

They reached the classroom after a minute and walked in. Quatre went to take his seat in the middle row as Duo went up to the teacher.

"Duo Maxwell," he informed the Music Instructor as she nodded. "Just take a seat anywhere sweetie," the old woman said kindly.

With that, he took the empty seat next to Quatre. Damn, I hate music!  he grumbled again in his mind as the lesson began.

All throughout the class period, Duo only thought about a certain blue haired girl. And the eagerness to have lunch soon. After class was over all the students began to pack and leave the room.

Duo was about to leave too when he heard Quatre call after him.

"Hey Duo. Since you're new, you want me to show you around during lunch period?"

"No way man. I'm about to see the most beautiful girl now!" Duo answered, grinning widely just thinking about it.

Quatre closed his violin case and gathered his books. "Man, you're new here and you already got a date!" he joked.

"Nah, it's not a date, yet," Duo answered, emphasizing on yet.

The two boys walked out of the class room, following the others to the cafeteria.

"Who's the girl anyway?" Quatre brought up as he stopped to put his books away in his locker. This reminded Duo that he needed too as well.

Leaning on the lockers, Duo's face lightened up with a smile. "She's so attractive Quatre you would even want to go out with her! Her name's Ami. Isn't that name so perfect?"

But Duo stopped when he notice Quatre stop abruptly. "Did you say Ami? Ami Aino?"

"Yeah, I guess that's her last name. Not really sure," Duo answered, still a bit puzzled with his new best friend's behavior.

"Duo, you don't understand. Have you ever seen her sisters?"

Duo raised an eyebrow at him. "I just got here Q-man. I don't know much about her. Never knew she had sisters."

Slamming the door, Quatre faced him, eye to eye. "Well she does and they aren't what you exactly call pleasant."

"I don't care if they're not pleasant. All I know is that Ami's nice, beautiful and shy."

The blonde boy took a deep breath as he slightly shook his head. "Ami is the youngest in her family. The older sisters are very protective of her. And I mean it. Ami isn't even aloud to date yet."

Duo looked at him to see if he was joking. How could a high-school student not be aloud to go out? "How is that possible?!"

"I know because I asked her out a long time ago. And I received a no from her sisters. Not her but her sisters: Rei, Makoto, and Minako Aino."

"Ouch," Duo let out as he made a face. But it changed as he turned to Quatre again. "Whoa, you asked Ami out?"

"It was a long time ago. I don't feel anything for her now." He answered as he looked over Duo's shoulders. "Look, there's one of Ami's sisters now." Quatre notified as he had his friend turn.

Duo looked ahead to see a blonde haired girl with a couple of friends walking with her. He noticed when she passed the two boys that she had the same color eyes as his crush, Ami.

"That's Minako. She's the third oldest from the group." Quatre explained as Duo kept his eyes on Minako's back.

"Damn, she's one fine babe!" he breathed.

Quatre darted his face to his friend, giving him an appalled look. "Hey, I thought you liked Ami?"

"Of course I do. Ami is by far prettier than her, but still, she's a babe. No wonder they're sisters."

Quatre shook his head again with disapproval as he pushed Duo lightly to follow him. "Come on. The cafeteria is this way."


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Ami sat on one of the cafeteria tables. She had told her friends about Duo and mentioned she wasn't going to eat with them this time.

The blue haired female was also glad that her sisters weren't around. She remembered that Minako and Makoto were going to eat outside while Rei was going to get a bite to eat at a fast-food restaurant with her friends.

Just as Ami pulled her hair behind her right ear, she saw Duo and Quatre walk in.

She smiled when she saw Duo spot her and quickly headed to her table. She noticed Quatre give her a friendly wave before going to his table with his other buddies.

"Hey," Duo greeted as he took the seat opposite her.

"Hi," She greeted back. She couldn't help but look at him at awe. Duo didn't have his hat anymore, revealing his wild bangs.

"So, let's go get our food and then we can talk." Ami suggested as Duo agreed and helped her up.

After waiting on line for what seemed forever, they were back at their seats with their lunch on a tray. This was a perfect time for Duo to ask her some important questions.

"Listen, Ami... a friend of mine told me you're not aloud to date... is that true?"

Ami was in the middle of eating her spaghetti as she looked up at him. Swallowing her food and cleaning her mouth, Ami nodded with a sigh. "I'm afraid so. Stupid isn't it?" she asked.

"Is it because of your... sisters?" Duo pushed on.

"Yeah," Ami answered softly as she looked at her food. She guessed Quatre had told him all about her three sisters. "My father has this really stupid rule that I can't go out. That is... until my three sisters do. And, on top of that, my sisters don't even want me to date. That's why they aren't dating."

Duo leaned back in his seat as he took this all in. "So you mean your sisters have never gone out?"

"Nope. They tell me guys aren't what you exactly expect. They think boys have a bad influence in girls."

'Damn' Duo cursed silently. "That bites. Cause... you see... I kinda wanted to ask you out."

Ami sat still as she looked at him wide eyed again. But her surprised emotion changed to frustration. This wasn't fair for her. She really liked this guy and she knew it too. "Duo, if I had the choice, I would say yes." Ami answered as she smiled.

Duo's face lit up with his grin again as he leaned forward and took Ami's hand. "Ami, I'll do anything just to have you go out with me."

Ami looked at him for moment while secretly in her mind she was thinking about a plan. "Duo... my sisters... what if they... I mean... what if they happen to meet someone... and well... fall in love?" she somewhat asked, giving him a sly look.

Duo caught on quickly as he squeezed Ami's hand. "You sneaky devil." He cackled. "But I like it. What do you have in mind?"

"The Spring Ball is coming up next week. I really want to go with you, Duo. I was thinking maybe there are a couple of guys here who wouldn't mind going out with my sisters. That way you and I can."

The braided boy was getting exited over this mischievous plan. "I saw your sister at the halls earlier. Minako I think. And she wasn't bad looking at all! She's a hot chick! No guy can refuse her-"

But he stopped when Ami raised an eyebrow at him. "Ah… But of course, you're prettier than any of them!" he added quickly. "I'm just saying that since they aren't bad looking, considering they're your sisters, someone will probably have to fall for them."

He felt relieved that he didn't offend Ami when she nodded and smiled slight. He went back to eating his lunch while Ami started to look around the cafeteria. She soon found her prey.

"See that guy over there?" Ami whispered, making Duo look up while slurping in a few strands of spaghetti. "His name is Trowa Barton. Maybe he'll be willing to go out with one of my sisters."

Duo followed her gaze and saw a tall brown haired guy walking away towards the cafeteria door.

Kay, he's my first victim.

"Alright Ami. I'll go talk to him. And maybe I'll find two others."


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Closing Notes:

Since I forgot to add the ages in the first chapter, here they are:


Ami: 15, freshmen

Minako: 16, sophomore

Makoto: 17, junior

Rei: 17-18, senior

Duo: 17, junior

Quatre: 17, junior

Trowa: 18, senior

Heero: 17, junior

Wufei: 18, senior


And another thing, I chose the name Aino because Kino and Hino (Makoto's and Rei's) sound the same like Aino (Minako's). Plus, I love the name Aino, so deal with it.

I got some reviews from people asking for parings that contained the Outers or Zechs. And knowing that there will be a boy left out, I might need to add an Outer. So if anyone wants one Outer in this story to be paired with a boy, tell me. But this will be an Ami/Duo fic and a Minako/Heero fic so please don't vote on these characters.