Title: For Love and Basketball
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: I don't own Gundam Wing.
Warnings: Yaoi, AU, OOC

Thanks To The Reviewers
Shori Musei:  You just read them making out!
LadyDragonWolfKnight:  lol I can think of better endings...but none of them are going to happen in this story.
Solo: I...don't know you...
Tortured Artist 666:  Cha, I wish there was sex in the hot tub.
PATTY 40:  I'm trying to make the chapters longer but it's hard for this story and I don't know why.
MC-88:  Yup! Action!...and not of the Indianan Jones nature!...okay, so maybe he does kiss quite a few people during those movies...
Princess2000204:  I'll try!  It's just sometimes my brain needs a break and it happens a lot when working on three stories.
Link Worshiper:  Nope, Zechs will just be an ass...
outdone-cyrusly: This chapter is when the next basketball match is, but it won't be very detailed since I don't eve like the sport.  Next time I write a sports fic, I'm using football.
Nikkler:  The game in this chapter isn't against OZ.  That'll be in the last chapter....which is a few chapters from now.
DarrkKatt:  Use your imagination and have whatever you want to happen in the hot tub.
RekiaReium: lol You're such a loser
Mithros:  I'm glad you love this fic.
Blake-Schawarz:  In the state finals game they'll be against Oz, but in the game for this chapter, it's a none important school.
Cat Youkai:  I like it too. Yummyness!
hcbenitez: Yes, it has been a while, but it's good to have you back!

Chapter Ten

The last decided game before finals had been going on for almost an hour and it was nearly over.  The other team was nothing compared to the players of Gundam High.  Howard didn't even see a reason to use his best players, so they sat on the bench for most of it, watching.  Halfway through the fourth quarter, the home team (Gundam High) wasn't even trying since the score was 52-72. 

Duo sat next to Heero, lazily watching the game.  He didn't see why the other coach hadn't forfeited the game yet, seeing as there was no way they could win.  The players on his team were easily over a foot taller then most of the other teams players and had twice as much talent as the other team.  At this point, the braided American wanted to go home and watch TV or read a book.  The only reason he hadn't was because of the party afterwards. 

Once they were told who would be playing, Trowa convinced his parents to let him have a party afterwards while they were out of town.  They agreed after his lengthy presentation why he should be allowed to.  Now, Howard told them not to become too conceded and get big heads.  When he told them, Duo wouldn't get but chuckle slightly, earning a small glare from Heero. 

"AND GUNDAM HIGH IS GOING TO THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!!" The student announcer shouted and the Gundam supports and team broke out into loud cheering and shouting. 

                                                                                   

Duo sat on the couch, laughing with friends, soda in his hand.  They were all happy about the victory, and were now looking forward to beating Oz in the State Finals.  The party was ending soon, then only Trowa, Quatre, Wufei, Heero, and he would be left in the house.  They were going to be staying over night just so they wouldn't have to drive home.  They had already planned on staying late to help Trowa clean up.

Duo waved as the people he was talking to left and the party ended.  Sighing, he rested his head on the couch, tossing the empty can into the trash.  Heero was down next to him, with Wufei sitting in the arm chair, and with Trowa and Quatre on the loveseat. 

"Well, that was fun," Duo commented.

Quatre nodded.  "It would have been better if I knew some of the people besides you four," he stated.

The brunette American chuckled.  "Well, get out more, and you'll meet more people."

Heero rolled his eyes.  "Trowa, you want to start cleaning up now?" He asked, suppressing a yawn.

"Not really," Trowa answered. 

Quatre rolled his eyes.  "You'll have too eventually," he stated.

Duo chuckled.  "Jeeze, Quatre, are you his boyfriend or his mother?" he teased.

Wufei rolled his eyes, yawning.  "Well, if you want this place cleaned before we all pass out, it better get done now."

"Agreed," Heero muttered, leaning against Duo.  The American teen shoved his teammate away and stood.  He eventually had the other four up and helping him clean.  It didn't take them long to have the bottom floor cleaned, and they didn't have to worry about the top floor.  When they were done, Trowa and Quatre headed to the brunette's room while Wufei headed to one of the spare rooms.

Tossing the full garbage bag into the trashcan, Duo headed into the house and dropped unceremoniously onto the couch.  He rested his head on Heero's shoulder when the Japanese youth sat next to him.  "So, where are we going on Saturday?" He asked.

Heero shrugged.  "I figured we'd be cliché.  You know, dinner and a movie."

Duo laughed softly.  "You're right, it's cliché, but traditional."

Heero shook his head.  "Well, if it's too traditional for you, think of a way to spice it up."

"Well, we could go naked," Duo stated.  

Heero blinked a few times.  "Where did that come from?"

"You asked for a way to spice it up," Duo stated. 

"I didn't think you'd come up with something like that," Heero stated and Duo shrugged.  The Japanese youth looked over at his friend, eyebrow raised in confusion.  "What's wrong?"

"Nothing... I'm just thinking..." Duo stated.

"About what?"

Duo shrugged again.  "Nothing...everything...just about anything that comes to mind."

"Can I get any specifics?"

Duo sighed.  "Promise you won't get upset?" Heero nodded hesitantly.  "It's just... I always figured that I'd be with Oz whenever I went to state, and now that I'm not, it feels weird.  I mean, I like playing on this team, but I miss the old days."

Heero sighed.  "Why would you want to go back there after what they did?"

"If it never happened, then I wouldn't need to worry about that," Duo stated.  "And even now, I wouldn't want to go back, but it just feels different not to be with them again, and then I'll have to beat them in the final game."

"You're awfully sure that we're going to win," Heero commented.

"Of course our team will win!  I'm on it!" Duo said with a grin. 

Heero shook his head.  "When is the final game?"

"In a week," Duo answered, yawning.  "I don't really want to deal with Howard before it."

Heero chuckled.  "I don't think anyone does." Shaking his head, he stood and looked down at Duo.  "C'mon, let's get to bed. We'll talk about what to do tomorrow." 

Duo nodded, standing and taking Heero's hand.  "So, do we have our own room to sleep in? Or do we have to share with Wufei?"

Heero smirked.  "We have our own room."

Duo grinned.  "Hot damn!" He said, dragging Heero down the hall.