Author: PageKarasu Category: AU, Crossover, angst, romance, humor, lemon (later chapters)
Pairing: Yuki x Shuichi / 1x2 Rating: PG-13 Warnings: smidge of angst Spoilers: none Disclaimer: The characters of Gravitation and Gundam Wing do not belong to me. Period. Don't sue. It's unnecessary.
Chapter 3
~ Week 2. October 18 ~
Birds were chirping, trees were rustling and faint sounds of voices surrounded Duo s ears. He groaned and shimmied his bed sheets from around his shoulders. The smell of brewed coffee enveloped his nostrils and he groaned once more. Every time he saw thought dreamed of that jerk Heero like he had dreamed almost every night for the past week, he couldn t help but arise with a scowl. He deemed it probably because he dreamed of Heero more often than he d like to admit. Naps at his desk, daydreams in the breakroom and even on missions. The braided boy snorted to himself, last night s torture consisted of himself chasing after his ex-partner waving something resembling a stick at him.
If only I could have hit the bastard. Duo said to himself.
The slamming of pots and pans brought Duo out of his contemplation. He hated today already. His body told him work was in an hour and the day of the new week just didn t seem to correlate with his mood. He stared out his window and let his gaze follow to the spot of hardwood floor that the sun shone upon. The apartment Shuichi and himself lived in was a relatively newer model and it seemed odd to him that the windows were of such an antique style. He fixed his eyes on the raised area, listening to the wind pick up a bit. He took a pillow from behind his head and thrust it over his face.
Even the air sounds happy. What next? He said again to himself.
A quick knock came at his door and his bright-haired roomy strolled in with a smile on his face.
Du~ooooooo Shuichi sang.
Oh God.
Shuichi s demeanor immediately changed to one of concern and he sat along the edge of Duo s bed.
You alright?
Duo moved the pillow from his face, revealing a large grin. He stared at his friend, the look of confusion and Shuichi s childish features softening his heart. Shuichi immediately matched the expression.
WAAAAHHHHH! Duo! Let go! The pink haired boy yelped.
Shuichi was now splayed across Duo s bed laying next to him, he looked at Duo, laughing.
I just came to tell you I made breakfast and coffee before work. It s the first time I m up and not running late. Can you believe it?
Duo had decided a while ago to keep his problems with Heero from Shuichi, he never wanted his friend to see the side of him that scared even himself and he felt that feeling creeping up on him. Duo was very protective of Shuichi and he didn t quite know why... perhaps because Shuichi was the sweet and compassionate boy he'd grown up with. Too close to be lovers and too similar to be enemies. Sometimes he almost wished he could feel that facet of love toward his roomie. He knew he d jump at the chance if that were the case but it just wasn t.
Yeah Shu? I m so proud of you. Duo teased.
Sarcasm won t get you pancakes Duo.
Okay okay! The braided boy replied, poking Shuichi s cheek.
Neither will poking. Shuichi poked back.
They smiled at one another for a long moment and just lay there.
Shuichi rolled on his side to face his friend and pushed Duo s bangs out of his eyes. Sooooooo, what happened yesterday?
Duo steeled, Ah, well, work just really sucked. New boss and all. He s a real asshole. He closed his eyes for a moment hoping Shuichi would just let it go.
Want me to go in there and set him straight? You know I can!
Duo laughed out loud. No, no, I don t think that d do much good.
The purple eyed boy looked at his confused friend. Better a blissfully confused friend then a worried one, Duo thought.
Anyway, how was your day yesterday?
Shuichi s face turned red.
Shu, Duo laughed. You re turning red. You get fucked good on your journey for a muse?
Shuichi almost fell out of the bed. DUO!
What? What? It s a valid question. You only ever turn red in the face when sex is involved, Duo chuckled again and took Shuichi into his arms giving him a big hug.
Well no. It was very frustrating, He said, burring his face in Duo s chest. I was at the park finishing up some lyrics and this guy was attacked by a dog that wanted his hotdog.
Was it a big hotdog? Duo interrupted.
Shuichi pushed against the chest supporting him and sat up quickly ignoring Duo s teasing comment. He then proceeded to heatedly tell Duo of yesterday s occurrence.
Wow Shu! Seems like he s gotten under your skin a bit. He said teasingly, eyes drifting toward his clock. OH SHIT! I m late!
Oh Duo! I m so sorry! Go get ready I ll call up and tell them you weren t feeling well.
Duo scrambled into the shower and called out, Don t bother, it won t save my hide. Can you just grab my uniform for me please?
Okay! Shuichi said rushing around in the mess that was Duo s room.
By the time Duo had gotten out of the shower, the house was quiet and all that was left was the lingering smell of coffee. He glanced at the clock and saw it was an hour past the time he was supposed to be at work. Cursing himself, the fresh boy made his way around the apartment only to find cold pancakes and toast. As he shoved a piece of bread in his mouth, he noticed a note left on the table.
Duo,
Thanks for listening to me. I feel really bad about making you late so I should have told your boss everything in person by the time you get this. It s the least I can do. And don t worry about me, I told my boss, my tardiness was your fault.
Just kidding.
The toast fell from Duo s mouth as he looked at the chicken scratched name with a heart next to it. This was terrible. Disastrous. Horrific. Shuichi was going to show up at headquarters, hunt down his boss Heero Before the thought could even finish, Duo was out the door leaving it wide open.
The receptionist was visibly on the end of her rope. She had never dealt with such an insistent pest in all her customer serving days. If he came back and asked again, she didn t know if she could restrain herself. She heard footsteps approaching
Ma am, I just can t leave till you let me talk to the boss on this floor.
He stared at the chubby lady holding her hands over her ears, aggravation clearly showing on his face.
Ma am! HEY LADY! Shuichi shouted.
Sir, I cannot divulge that information. Mr. Yuy cannot see you. she gritted.
The pink haired boy, shoulders slumped, began to walk away. Then turned back around swiftly and marched back to the service desk.
Excuse me again
The woman fixed her uniform and stood up and said, Sir this is the last time I am going
She trailed off as she her eyes followed something. She jerked her head in quick motions to the side. Shuichi turned around and saw the back of a man s head walking quickly down the hall. It took Shuichi a split second to realize what was going on before he bolted down the corridor, calling out to the man.
Mr. Yuy! Mr. Yuy! Please! A moment of your time!
yes. Heero replied turning around slowly.
Heero stared at the oddly bright pink hair that sat atop this intrusive boy's head. He let his eyes travel down to the boy's eyes as he waited for him to catch his breath. He bore a striking resemblence to Duo. Big violet eyes, small lean build and he was sure if he smiled a grin from ear to ear was possible. He shook his thoughts of anything remotely Duo-esque away. After one run in with his ex-partner, everything lately had been coming full circle back to Duo.
My name is Shuichi. I m a friend of Duo. He s an employee under you.
Shuichi watched as Heero walked away at the mention of his friend s name.
Mr. Yuy please!
Heero stopped once more. Duo is late. Very late. Are you here to do his job for him?
The purple eyed boy was beginning to understand why Duo disliked him, but held his ground.
What? No. I m here to let you know personally, that the reason that Duo is late is my fault. Entirely my fault. He s late because-
But before Shuichi could finish, Heero cut him off.
I neither care to know the whereabouts of Duo at this point or know the reason he has been late. He s obviously lost his touch. The tousle haired boy said flatly as he turned on his heel and began to walk away once more.
Shuichi stood firm. Mr. Yuy. I neither care that you have the audacity to be rude to strangers or that you dislike Duo for whatever reason and I am telling you that Duo being late is NOT his fault. Even though I m beginning to see how much of an ass-
The sound of heavy combat boots neared and squeaked with a deafening echo. Heero turned back around and noticed the stray hairs along Duo s braid and the lack of the proper well groomed look he was expected to have. He snorted.
Duo came at the perfect time. If he heard correctly, Shuichi was just about to call his boss what everyone thought, but never dared to say for the sake of their job. And surely to Heero it sounded like Shuichi was speaking for him. The exact reason that Duo was so avid about Shuichi never interfering in his work life.
Hiya Boss. Sorry I m late! Duo offered.
Duo! You re early! Shuichi said, regarding the message that he had left.
NO, he is indisputably late. Duo. Go home.
Duo stood with his mouth agape. He never thought Heero would go that far for a little punctuality problem.
Shuichi spoke up once again, Mr. Yuy, like I said it s my fault!
Heero was extremely aggravated. He gave a glare that made Shuichi shrink back. Duo knew it all too well.
Heero. Don t be upset with Shuichi. It s my fault. Duo protested slinging an arm around Shu.
Heero s eyes flashed something distantly familiar and Duo got an idea to end this nightmare of a situation quickly. Shuichi looked curiously at Duo as he moved closer to him and slid a hand around his hip. Duo watched as Heero zeroed in.
Actually Heero, we re both at fault. We were well remember that time in training when you re shorts malfunctioned and I offered to take care of it? Duo taunted, reached up to touch Shuichi s skin beneath his shirt. Shuichi yiped at the touch.
yes.
Well, my roomie here, accepted gratefully.
A flicker of hurt crossed Heero s eyes before he turned a spoke in a hardened tone.
You ve taken up enough of my time. Clean up and get to work.
Duo walked Shuichi out. Things were sure to be even more tense between Duo and his boss now that he showed that little display. He wanted to slap himself for it and at the same time was glad that it happened. Heero and himself had a long history. A past of pain, lust and quite possibly love. But the two never got far enough to figure things out. Things just change and haven t been the same since. The fact that there was still concern in what Duo did somehow put hope into his heart.
Thank you Shu. Duo said hugging the boy.
You re my best friend Duo. I would do anything for you. Come by the studio tonight will you? I need your help next week too. the skinny boy replied as he waved goodbye.
Duo knew Shu would always be there for him, but even though they had known one another since childhood, again Duo reminded himself that Heero was one subject that they should never share. It was the hardest and most emotional experience of his life and now after a couple years of absence, Heero reappeared. He'd always known Heero was around and maybe even Heero hoped Duo was around too. In the meeting room next door, the same bathroom, just missing one another after all this time. He sighed. He didn t have his best friend to turn to with this. He didn t have the fight in him to lose again what he might have loved.
The building door slammed shut.
Hope is for fools.
