Title: Around Your Heart In Seven Days

Author: Aino Yuy aka Usagi-Hater

Author Notes:

I have already decided the couples. Since this is a Ami/Duo and a Heero/Minako fanfiction, the other pairings are:


Makoto/Trowa

Rei/Wufei.

Hotaru/Quatre (Since I got more request for Hotaru to be in the fic.)

Setsuna/Milliardo (Zech)

But please keep in mind that there will not be a lot of scenes dealing with Setsuna/Milliardo or Quatre/Hotaru.


Shout Outs:


- Sadie Joyce - Myst Lady: Yup, I liked the idea with Pluto and Zech. And I think it's a cooler couple than Setsuna/Treize.


- Kaiya: I know what you mean about lining up for food at the cafeteria. It's ridiculous! Well anyways, I revised it. I re-read the chap and I guess it was a little abnormal.


- Mercury Ice Strom: Yeah I did. Like I said at the beginning, I got this plot from the movie 10 Things I Hate About You and The Taming Of The Shrew by Shakespeare.


- WindRider-Damia: I agree, the paring, Makoto/Quatre, is definitely unimaginable. But I don't mind Quatre/Hotaru. Anyways, I wanted to say thanks for the idea with the music lesson thing. I'll probably use it.


- girl-of-darkness: The part with the last names. Hino, Kino, and Aino. All three of them sound the same right? Well Muzino, or Anderson in the English version, is definitely different. So I decided to use one that sounds almost the same. And since Minako is my favorite scout, I'm using her last name. Got it? And it's okay if you're not a fan of Minako... errr... it's your on opinion.


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Chapter Three: Deal!


Duo rushed down the halls to reach his next class, Math. Ami had told him where he could find his classroom so he knew exactly where he was going. That was, until he ran into another student who came out of a room.

"Hey! Watch where you're going, onna!" a rude obnoxious male voice yelled at him as he tried to control his balance.

But Duo failed and fell down hard on his rear-end. Looking up, he saw a Chinese boy with irritation spread across his face. "Hey, who're you calling a woman? I happen to be all male you know." Duo notified as he quickly got up and gathered his books.

The Chinese student looked at him raising an eyebrow before smirking. "You could have fooled me; especially with that girly braid of yours."

Duo's grip tightened around his books to control his anger. "Well excuse me, but I believe I see a ponytail hanging on that head of yours!" Duo stated back as Wufei gave him a not so friendly glare.

"And plus, Duo Maxwell isn't a girls name anyway!"

The uncouth student scoffed as he said, "Well Wufei Chang isn't close to an onna's name either."

After that, Wufei pushed himself passed Duo, heading to his next class.

Jerk! Duo thought.

"Braided baka," Wufei muttered.


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Rei walked slowly to her next class, not eager to get there. Her next class was English, and she had lost her homework at lunch time. When her friends went with her to get lunch at a fast food restaurant, one of them accidentally had the window open and the papers flew out.

With the frown on the girl's face, it was clear she was in a bad mood. And what was about to happen next didn't help her bad temper. A younger boy accidentally bumped into her from behind, making her drop all her books.

Damn! I'm bumping into way too many people in just one day! Duo thought as he skidded into a full stop and turned around.

He saw the girl was just a year older, a senior. She had long dark hair with purple highlights, which touched the floor as she bent down to pick up her books.

"Why don't you watch where you're going!?" Rei yelled into his ear as Duo helped her pick up the last fallen book.

Man, she reminds me of Wu-man. Hey! Wu-man! I like it! "Sorry..." he trailed off, waiting for the angry raven haired to finish the sentence by giving her name.

"Rei. Rei Aino. And your apology is not accepted." Rei grumbled, glaring at him while she stood up.

She flipped her long silky hair away from her face, making the strands hit Duo's cheeks. "Next time you bump into me, you won't be so lucky."

WHAT! Did she say Aino?! God damn it, she's Ami's older sister! Duo shockingly thought as he watched her walk away. And I should have known. She's a babe just like that Minako chick!


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Heero leaned on his right hand on the desk as he looked boringly at his Math teacher, Mr. Merquise. He had his back turned explaining a problem on the chalkboard.

Just then, the classroom door burst open and a male student with a long braid ran in. He was out of breath, breathing heavily.

Heero watched the boy at the doorway as the white haired math teacher turned away from his example problem and glanced at Duo, as did everybody else.

"Duo Maxwell I presume?" Mr. Merquise asked as he placed the chalk down and fully turned to the breathless student.

"At your service1" Duo said between pants, making the girls giggle.

Heero only rolled his eyes before looking down at his math book. What a loser.

"Mr. Maxwell, my name is Mr. Merquise," the tall muscular professor said as he went and shook Duo's hand.

"Now please go take the empty seat at the back. Heero, if Duo has any questions, answer them will you please."

Duo obeyed and quickly headed for the desk in the back. He saw another male student with a somber expression watching his every move.

What's eating him? he thought as he took his seat.

Mr. Merquise went back to the lesson while Duo leaned on his arms. Damn, I have to find someone quick for Ami's sisters. I only have seven days.

He turned to glance at the guy called Heero. He was sitting straight in his chair as he tried to listen to the lesson.

"Heero right?" Duo whispered.

Heero turned his gaze at Duo. "What?" he asked in a monotone.

Hmm... I wonder... Duo thought. "Nothing. Just felt like saying something."

Receiving a grin from Duo, Heero rolled his eyes again and went back to listing to Mr. Merquise explain a problem he already knew how to solve.

BINGO! I think I found someone for the lovely Minako Aino! Duo's grin widened. And I think I found the perfect guy for the fiery, but lovely, Rei Aino as well. And that guy Ami told me... Trowa, he can do it for the other sister, uh, Makoto!


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Quatre closed his locker after getting his History books out. He was about to head for his next class when he saw Duo running out of the Math Wing and heading towards him.

"Q-man!" Q-man? Hah! "Wait up!"

"What's the matter?" Quatre asked when Duo reached him.

"Listen, I really need your help." Duo started. "I... errr... need to borrow some money."

Quatre's soft expression hardened. He said nothing, only to walk pass the new student he thought respected him. But Duo grabbed his arm and made him face him again.

"No Quatre, it's not like that! I'm not using you or anything, I swear, I'll pay you back. It's just that, I have this idea so I can go out with Ami."

"And what does this idea have to do with money?" Quatre asked, raising an eyebrow.

"I plan to get these guys into going out with Ami's three sisters. And I know they won't be willing to do it unless there's cash on the line!"

Quatre looked at him as if he had grown two heads. "Are you nuts!? Did you even meet any of her sisters yet?!"

"I met Rei in the halls. And I know, she didn't have the perfect attitude, but still. I have a feeling these three guys will change them."

"Who are the guys anyway?" Quatre asked, as Duo let go of his friend.

Duo held his chin as he tried to recall their names again. "Uh... Trowa, Heero, and Wufei."

Quatre had the same expression when Duo had told him about Ami earlier. "What? Those guys would never do what you asked them to!"

"I know, Wufei and Heero don't seem the type to, but that's why I need money to bribe them into it. Please Q-man! You're my only hope! I promise I'll give you every single penny back. Please!"

Quatre looked at Duo, who was now giving him the puppy-dog-eyes. "You're weird Duo, you know that. No one does the puppy-dog-eyes anymore."

"I don't care, as long as it works! Oh come on! This is for the name of love, Quatre!" Duo pointed out as he suddenly fell to his kneels and looked up at him with his hands folded together. "It's not like I'm gambling or anything. I'm doing this so I can go out with Ami! Don't you know how it feels when you want to go out with a babe so badly?"

Quatre thought to himself for a moment. Yes he did know the feeling. And it hurt him a lot that he wasn't able to go out with that certain girl. Ami… The blonde let out a heavy sigh as he looked away. "Alright, fine."

Duo unexpectedly gave his fragile friend a bear hug. "Oh god! Thanks Q-man! You have no idea how much this means to me and Ami!"


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Looking around, Duo was searching for a certain tall student. And there he was. Trowa was just walking out of a classroom when Duo spotted him.

"Hey!" Duo greeted, running up to him. But he made sure no one was around for him to bump into this time.

Trowa looked towards Duo with a questioning look. "I don't believe we've met." He said, examining the boy with his green orbs.

"Nah, we haven't. Name's Duo. And you're Trowa right?"

"Yeah... what is it that you want?"

Duo put is hands in the pocket where the money was placed, knowing he would need it real soon. "I have a favor to ask. But first, do you have a girlfriend at the moment? And don't worry, I'm no gay guy. I'm not asking you out." Duo added at the end.

"At the moment, no. Why?"

Duo grinned as he went closer to the taller man. "Do you know who Makoto Aino is?" he whispered.

Trowa shook his head.

"Well, she's a really cute babe. And I need you to court her for me. I'll pay you," Duo said, quickly taking out the green bucks and showing it to him.

"Why would you want me to take out a girl?" Trowa asked confused.

"She has a sister that I want to date. But she can't go out until her sisters do. So I was wondering if you wanted to be Makoto's boyfriend. Only a short time though if you want. It has to be before the Spring Ball though."

Trowa looked at Duo and then at the money. "How much are you willing to pay?"

"50 bucks enough for ya?"

"…Deal. But you'll need to show me who this Makoto girl is."

Both boys shook hands.


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Duo's next object wasn't far either. School was ending and all Duo had to do was look around the halls for the target. And there he was, Heero, placing his books away in his locker.

"Hey there Hee-man!" Hee-man? Where do I get these nick-names? Duo thought to himself as he walked over to his fellow classmate.

Heero was just placing a book away when he turned to see Duo. "What do you want?" he asked in a serious tone.

"Just wanted to ask you something. You got a girl?"

Heero raised an eyebrow at his question. "No I don't. What's it to you?"

"Well Hee-man, what would you say if I was going to ask you to court this chick for me?" Duo asked as he leaned his elbow on Heero's shoulder.

"Sorry, I don't go out with baby chickens." Heero answered in a mocking attitude.

Duo almost fell when hearing the student's reply. "Oh you know what I mean! A babe Heero; a girl!"

"No." was all the Japanese student said.

"What? Oh come on; just think about it before you come to conclusions." Duo tried to alter his mind. "She's a real babe, I'm telling ya. Minako Aino. You know her?"

Heero thought for a moment. "…She's that sophomore on the volleyball team, right?"

"Uh… I don't know if she plays volleyball but yeah. So will ya?"

"No." Again Heero replied as he slammed his locker shut and began to walk away.

"Wait Hee-man!" Duo called out as he went after him.

He quickly took out the money and literally shoved it in Heero's face. "Money's on the line. I'll pay you for it. $50 sound good?"

Heero gave him a threatening glare before pushing him aside and continuing his walk out of the school building.

"Dammit! All I need is for you to just take her out on one damn date! It's not like I'm asking you to take her virginity away!" Duo yelled, making everybody nearby stare at him.

A crimson color appeared on Duo's cheeks as he chuckled nervously at his fellow students as they looked at him perplexed. One girl gave him a disgusted look before walking off with her boyfriend. What are you all looking at! Duo grumbled to the staring eyes as he quickly went after Heero.

"Okay, how about this, I promise I will leave you alone, I wont bother you, I wont go near you in a 20 foot radius, and I swear I will not call you Hee- man."

Heero sighed as he turned to face Duo, but with an aggravated expression. "You don't give up do you?"

"Not if it means I can go out with Minako's sister. Now come on, you can always drop her like a hot potato. All I'm asking is just one date with her. And it has to be before the Spring Ball next week."

Heero looked at him for a moment before extending his hand out. "You give me $50, you won't call me Hee-man, and you won't annoy the hell out of me, all for the price to take just one girl out on one date. Deal?"

Duo's well known grin appeared as he shook hands with his classmate. "Deal, man."


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Duo's first two victims weren't as hard as he thought. Well, Heero was hard to convince, but it was nothing he couldn't handle. And now for the toughest of all, the Chinese dragon, or as Duo would like to call him, Wu-man.

"Wu-man!" Duo called out as he saw him in the gym.

The Chinese student was near the wall were all the katanas were held.

Wufei turned around to meet the face of the student he had earlier clashed with in the halls. He did not just call me... Wu-man! "What the hell do you want?" he barked in a harsh tone.

Duo stopped from going closer, seeing the anger in the older student's eyes. "Chill dude, I'm only trying to ask a question. And maybe make a deal." He assured, holding his hands up in defense.

"Well speed it up, baka. I don't have time."

"Kay, first things first. You going out with anyone? And believe me, I'm not asking you out. I would rather go out with the devil than-"

Duo stopped quickly when Wufei glared daggers at him.

"No I'm not. And why would you want to know. Only gay guys would ask such a thing."

Every time Duo spoke with Wufei, he always received a not so friendly remark. And it always made him boil with anger inside.

"Well, I have favor to ask you Wu-man." Duo said, forcing a smile. He wrapped an arm around the other boy's shoulders. "Ever thought of dating someone?"

Wufei first glared at Duo, and then glowered at his arm that was wrapped around his back. "I prefer if you don't touch me, braided baka. And if I were you, I wouldn't call me Wu-man, especially when there's a katana just a few feet away."

Duo chortled timidly as he quickly took his arm off the other student's shoulder. Wufei unkindly thumped off the invisible filth Duo had.

"Well would you? Cause I need you to date this babe for me. Her name's Rei Aino." Duo prolonged as if Wufei wasn't aggravated enough.

But Wufei stopped abruptly and faced the American. "Rei Aino? Hell no. Me and her do not mix. We just met once and we totally hate each other's guts."

"What? You know her?"

Wufei sneered saying, "We have History together."

"Oh." Duo said disappointed that it might not work out. But this guy was the only person he could think of to go out with the fiery sister. "But wait, think about it first. Just at least take her to one single date before the Spring Ball and then you can dump her if it doesn't work out."

"No, I don't intend to go out with some weak onna just because you ask me to." Wufei stated before heading out of the gym.

"Hold it! I'll give $50 just to go out with her! And I promise I won't call you Wu-man or ever annoy you again!" Duo called out, using the same method with Heero.

Wufei stopped and turned to the braided male. "Give me 100 and I'll do it." He offered.

Duo was shocked for a moment but then began to dig into his pocket to get the extra 50 dollars out. Quatre had given him $150 and he had some cash of his own as well. "Fine, 100 it is."

The Chinese boy snickered as he snatched the money away from Duo's hand. "Nice doing business with you." he said before walking out.

"Remember! You have to take her out before the Spring Ball!" Duo called out again as Wufei motioned he understood with an uncaring wave.

When Duo was all alone in the gym, he cried out a very loud, "YES!" before walking out and heading to his BMW outside.

He thought the first day of school went rather well, except for the numerous times of bumping into people. He knew he was going to like it, especially since there was a certain blue haired girl that captured his heart.


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Closing Notes:

Thank you to Serenity-Olus and transcendent for pre-reading the chap. And a reminder, the couples are already decided so no voting.

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