Disclaimer: Blah, blah blah.... *smack* sorry T @_@ don't own Gundam, if I did I'd probably be very
rich instead I'm a yaoi loving fan girl chained to her computer... ~sniff~
Pairings: 1x2 (love them) 3x4
Story: Heero and Duo have known each other since they were little, they both love each other but are
afraid to admit it for they are from two different worlds. Some friends decide to help the couple out...
that is until Duo is forced to retreat... as a secret kept from Heero may well spell disaster...
Author's Note: The only warnings I have are course language and tons of sap and fluffy goodness ~_^
Well finally Christmas Holiday's!! *dancing around* more time for writing at least till exams *starts to
cry* man life sucks... anyway enjoy this chapter keep your eyes peeled for I'm determined to finish my
other story!! ^_^ now my thank you's:
xxkurenaixx; thank you so much for all of your reviews *blushes* glad you like my stories. YamiEmmy;
Thank you very much and I don't like touter fics much either but don't worry compared to my other
ones this one should be pretty mild. Violent Tears: thax *sweardrops* man having like six stories in
your mind is insane @_@ Killua kiken na; Hehehehe... you like HunterxHunter too? Thanks for the
review!! Lillie chan: AHHHHH!!! don't hurt me gomen *bowing* left this chapter at a nice spot yes?
MooMooMilk; thnak you very very very much... nice to have someone like my storie *cough* T
*cough* Duo/Folken/TK; Shhhh.... that's the idea *winks* maybe Heero will be around yes... PSL;
HAHAHAHA!!! got a chapter so now you get to it!!! man can't escape the death threat thing can I?
Kaiti; *crying* sooooo mean to me ~sniff~ gomen about my grammar and spelling ~sniff~. silverhair:
Hope I answerd all your questions in this chappie! Angel of Death: Know the feeling hun need sleep...
Ok now one with the fi- *smash* @_@ T... ouch!
Dedicated to Significant Other... love ya always hun! ~_^
To See You Once More
Sight 2 ~ Of Band-Aid's and Art
~*~*~
"Mr. Yuy you have been at this school how long now?" Heero looked up at he principle Mr.
Verenfern, "Mr. Yuy, anther fight? Since you started at this high school the disturbances resulting in
violence have gone up almost 40%!" the principle looked at the young teen in front of him. A bandage
over his eye and a few bruises were the only indications the boy bore of a pervious fight. Heero looked
at the principle blankly he'd been here so very many times listening to the same old thing over and over
again...
"The police were called in Mr. Yuy..." it wasn't a real question more like a fact. Still sitting completely
still and relaxed Heero blotted out the old man before him. When would the idiot shut up?! "Well
normally I'd expel someone in your position... but there are extenuating circumstances..." Heero looked
sideways at the principle what was he up to now? "I mean we've never won so many football games
since you joined the team. Undefeated for almost 3« years now..."
Heero knew where this was going. "So I'm going to be lenient and suspend you for a week. You may
go now". Growling Heero left the office pissed, a whole week without seeing Duo! Frankly he could
care less about school work what really got to him was missing football and his angel.
As if summoned Duo appeared around the corner running fast, he didn't even see Heero till he collided
with the larger boy. The impact ricocheted Duo backward to land on his butt in the middle of the hall
papers flying. "Oh! I'm so sorry I didn't see you..." Duo trailed off as he found himself looking into
eyes of blue. "Hn..." the football player replied bending to help Duo collect his papers. 'Come on Yuy,
just do just tell him...' Heero's mind screamed but his mouth refused to obey.
Why couldn't he just tell Duo he loved him? Just come right out and say he's always loved... how he
wanted to be with him so bad it hurt. Opening his mouth Heero was all but ready to confess when
Duo's next words caught him off guard, "Is it true?" eyes focussed on the floor Duo whispered the
question. Heero changed what he was about to say to a "What?" gathering courage Duo replied,
"About you being expelled?" snorting Heero handed the boy his fallen papers, "Suspended..." Duo
looked up in surprise meeting mysterious blue eyes. "Re-really", he stammered heart light as he heard
the news. Heero wouldn't be leaving him!
Smiling for all the world Duo stood papers in hand, "That's good Heero" nodding Heero ran a hand
through his mop of unruly hair still nervous. "Oh! Heero your bandage..." surprised Heero looked down
at the back of his hand, sure enough the small peach bandage was falling off. "Just a sec..." Duo shifted
his papers to one arm, reaching his free hand into his pocket. Grinning in triumph he pulled a few
bandages from his pockets. Heero raised an amused eyebrow and Duo blushed faintly, juggling books
Duo gently replaced the old band-aid with a new one.
Heero looked at the small white thing in disbelief, was that blue dogs on it? "It's Blue's Clues band-aid
[1]" Heero's lip twitched faintly. "Well you see I tend to be a tad bit of a klutz and I always end up
hurting something so it's rather handy to have your own bandages around". Duo knew he was rambling,
but he was just so happy that Heero was going to remain at school.
Awkward silence descended on the two causing Heero to once more run a frustrated hand through his
hair, 'Dammit! Why couldn't he just say it!' the motion caused Duo to catch sight of the small silver
hoop in Heero's left ear. "Is this new?' he questioned tugging at his own ear, nodding Heero continued
to drink up the sight of the boy before him. "Well... I suppose I should get to class eh?" without further
ado Duo made his way around Heero and headed off down the hall.
Heero turned to watch him leave... watching that slim behind flex as he walked away, 'Jeez Yuy you're
a real henti...' shaking his head Heero heard Duo call out to him, "Heero... I-I.. I wish you wouldn't
fight so much..." with that the boy tuned and ran once more down the hall and out of sight.
Shaking his head Heero slowly made his way to the one class he never missed, Art. No one but the art
teacher Mrs. Hollden knew about Heero Yuy's secret talent. Sighing Heero stopped briefly at his
locker to get his well used art kit. Heading downwards towards the art room; Heero caught sight of his
refection in one of the awards cabinets. He looked like hell. Stiches over his right eye slightly swollen,
both new and old bruises a like spotted his face in random patterns.
Turning away again, Heero fought the need to hit something. He'd just spoke with Duo for the longest
time he could ever recall. Well Duo had done most of the talking, Heero had grunted. Rounding the
corner Heero prepared himself before entering the art room. Inhaling calmly he opened the door ready
for the up and comming lecture Mrs. Hollden would have when she saw how he looked.
Hearing the door open the entire class looked Heero's way, many shrinking back a little scared... he
had that affect on people. Very few weren't afraid of this boy and that tiny circle included Duo, and
Mrs. Hollden. "Mr. Yuy, have you been fighting again!?" Face an emotionless mask he suffered
through the lecture, allowing his mind to wander back to the braided boy he loved so much... "Are you
even listening to me?" Heero snapped out of his rever when the art teacher slapped him with a
detention at lunch... life's a bitch...
~*~*~*~*~
Mrs. Hollden silently glanced over the boys shoulder, to her Heero Yuy was an enigma. Always
fighting, always in trouble barley passing the stereotypical delinquent that people loved to hate. Yet... to
her there was more to the story then meets the eye. The boy drew beautifully, but only she knew... and
only she knew the true inspiration for the pictures.
Always with Heero's pictures there was such life, such joy that leapt from the paper. Sketches and
charcoal drawings, were where he truly excelled although they were not colour the message was much
stronger. Sure enough presently Heero was working on one of his newer sketches, a shadowy figure
with the face of an angel. Mrs. Hollden felt her breath catch, it was... beautiful... the figure in the picture
was looking to the side his eyes focussed in the distance a small smile tugging on the slightly parted lips.
Long hair was the only body covering present as it was blown across the figures slight frame. One
slender arm reached out as if trying to capture something that had been lost.
Although the sketch was only half done she couldn't take her eyes off the work of art.... there was
something about the eyes... it looked almost like... sadness? The art teacher suddenly became aware
that the motions off the charcoal had stopped on the paper and a rather pissed Heero was staring
directly at her. Sincerely shaken she backed away slowly allowing the boy to return to his work;
clapping a hand to her mouth she beat a hasty retreat to her desk.
Brow furrowed in concentration Heero focussed entirely on the picture. Everything had to be right... yet
in his mind the drawing in no means compared to the actual beauty he was able to see everyday...
shaking his head he once more cleared his mind before setting out to accomplish his task.
Perhaps if Mrs. Hollden had looked a little closer at the picture; specifically the eyes... she might have
noticed something more. If Heero had perhaps taken a true moment to look at his work he might also
have noticed something unusual. As it was neither the observer who saw only what she wanted, and the
artist who's mind was focussed on the real thing; never saw the usual shape reflected in the drawing
eyes. Maybe it was done subconsciously... but with in the eyes was a tall figure with unruly hair... then
again maybe it wasn't subconsciously.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~
"Quatre I'm not sure I can do it..." Trowa stood pleading with his boyfriend in the kitchen. Duo was
upstairs muffling sobs per usual and Trowa was trying vainly to get his little lover to take pity on him. "I
can't do it! I mean the guy hit me once and that hurt like hell. Not only that but he suspended for a
week... so that means on football thus not a chance of cornering him in the locker room for a chat!"
Quatre turned normally soft aqua eyes on Trowa, those eyes were anything but soft at the moment;
"Trowa Barton!" the football running back winced, "I asked you to help me! For crying out loud! Duo
loves Heero, he had for years and you know what I know Heero loves Duo!"
Blinking in shock Trowa stared at the smaller boy in puzzlement, this was a new development in the
story. After telling Trowa about Duo's illness he'd asked him to help get the two of them together. At
first Trowa had seemed utterly shocked, Heero Yuy and Duo... but then he'd thought it was a one
sided crush for Duo. That was before he'd heard the sobbing at night... still Trowa wanting to please
both boys had decided to try. Although after last night he was ready to give it up as a lost cause...
"How do you know Heero loves Duo?" Quatre snorted crossing his arms, "Heard some interesting
rumours around my school..." at Trowa's incedous expression Quatre decided to elaborate "Heero's
got quite the rep all over town and not only that but word is most of the fights he's in are over a certain
braided boy..." Thinking back Trowa recalled yesterday's practice... Heero had punched the guy
out...after...he'd...spoken of Duo.... "Holy shit!" nodding in agreement Quatre saw the gears turning in
his lovers head.
Springing to his feet Trowa raced to the door muttering 'that's it!' and 'oh my god!' smirking Quatre
followed his lover to the door. Grinning the blond gave a quick kiss to the emerald eyes boy before he
disappeared into the night. Sighing Quatre leaned against the doorframe a moment whishing his
boyfriend luck. Suddenly shivering Quarte retreated inside where it was warmer, hoping that this was
going to be the last night he'd hear Duo's tears...
~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Heero was in a rather foul mood as he made his way home... he hated working at the grocery store the
cashiers where bitches the management were tight-assess and the rest of the general populace was just
a bunch of corrupt bastards. Still he needed to work... he absolutely refused to use the money his
bastard father had left him. He'd be his own man... snorting he continued home what kind of a man was
he when he couldn't even tell the one he loved the truth?
So caught up in his thoughts Heero missed the figures holding metal rods; until it was too late. "Hmm...
found you..." head snapping up Heero narrowed his eyes at the battered figures in front of him the
baka's he'd beaten last night. "What the hell do you want?" the boys grinned crookedly "Just a little
payback..." snapping his fingers Heero found himself surrounded by rough looking boys all carrying a
weapon of some sort.
Smirking Heero looked around about 35 in all... "Well boys you came just in time I was looking for a
fight... Who wasn't to get beaten first?" the first boy rushed him with a yell baseball bat raised. Heero
pulled back ready to send the guy back a few ages... when suddenly he noticed the band-aid Duo had
given him earlier...
'Heero... I-I.. I wish you wouldn't fight so much...'
The punch was halted in mid air but the bat hit it's mark square on. What followed next was the most
brutal beating Heero had ever had. Nether running no retaliating he suffered blow after blow. It was
worse then anything his mother had dished out to when he was younger... but it was still tolerable. A
good 15 minutes later Heero unable to stand was tossed against a wall as the boys lost interest.
Sinking to the ground he felt a steady stream of blood flowing down the side of his face. The stiches
above his eye had let go and the sticky red fluid coursed down his cheeks like... tears... he was crying
tears of blood for Duo... Grinning like a madman Heero felt lightheaded... almost like he was floating.
Man he must have really gotten a beating. At least it couldn't get wo- Heero never finished his thought
as it suddenly started to rain.
Heero didn't move even when the rain soaked him through, where was the point of getting up?
Nobody was waiting for him... he hurt all over... but he was going numb, unable to fell anything. Maybe
he should just die here. They'd find him in the morning bloody and frozen grinning like a lunatic. Feeling
the blackness threatened to take him Heero conjured up a picture of Duo in his mind, "I'm sorry
Duo..." he slurred in an almost no exsistant voice, "I'll...never..tell..you...how much... I..love...you..."
and the blackness took him.
~*~*~*~*~*~
"Duo..." Heero felt as if he were trying to swim in molasses, his limbs felt heavy. Surrounded by the
oppressive blackness he struggled to breathe, up ahead was a light. Brighter then anything he'd ever
seen before... struggling towards it Heero knew once he reached it all would be well...
"Duo..." came the croaking question again. Trowa sighed heavily as the Heero opened one eye the
other was swollen shut. He'd been waiting by Heero's door for the boy to return when he'd heard the
commotion outside.
At first that one clear blue registered nothing but confusion at the presence of the green eyed teen, then
as though someone had hit a switch those dazed blue eyes went cold and distant. Sitting up quickly
Heero tried to gather himself together, the first thing he noticed was he was naked from the chest up;
and he was in his own apartment... and it was Trowa Barton not Duo who was sitting before him. "I
know what your thinking..." cocking an eyebrow then wincing when he realized that hurt Heero got out
of bed... how did he get here anyway?
"Gomen I saw what they did to you... so I brought you up here and bandaged you up as best I could".
Still a little sceptical Heero walked over to his dresser, bending to get a shirt out of the drawers he
glanced at himself in the mirror man... he looked really, really, really bad... one eye swollen totally shut,
massive cuts and abrasions that where still bleeding and if he wasn't mistaken a concussion to boot.
Pulling one a blue cotton shirt Heero glanced at Trowa in the mirror the boy had remained on the bed
watching.
"Why?" simple enough question yet a held a whole wealth problems... "Well I came here to talk to
you about Duo..." Trowa saw the visible attempt to stiffen only Heero was so mangled he succeeded in
only opening up more cuts. "Don't get all pissy... I came here to tell you that you have to take a chance
man. I mean I know you love him...' Heero slowly turned around ready to beat the boy down when
Trowa's next words halted him. " I was there man, I was once in the exact same position. I loved
someone who was far out of my reach, beautiful and kind... and a guy". Trowa watched Heero out of
the corner of his eye to see how the quarterback was taking it.
"I knew his family would never approve yet... I loved him too much. So I fought. Fighting with people
got rid of the anger, the sadness, the loneliness... all there was, was the pain and that was real." In spite
of himself Heero found himself relating to the story, how did he know? " Then you know what? One
day beaten out of my mind I ran into Quatre and a funny thing happened I told him I loved him... and
the dammdest thing was he loved me back". Looking directly at Heero Trowa continued "Tonight was
a wake up call Heero, we never know home much time we have left, where all too human Heero... so
before you end up dying go to him. Tell him how you feel."
Standing Trowa clapped Heero on the back, "I was there, take your destiny in your own hands and
make your own happiness". With that Trowa left the apartment and the building heading home. He had
a feeling a certain blond was waiting for him.
Heero stared at the wall with his one good eye for what seemed like a long time. Trowa was right he...
had to tell Duo. Without hesitation Heero ran for the door grabbing his leather jacket on his way
outside . Wasting no time Heero force his beaten limbs to run as he ran like hell to get to Duo's.
~*~*~*~*~*~
Dozing Duo was jarred awake by the pounding at the front door. Frowning the violet eyed boy got up
and went to answer the summons. Funny, Duo didn't hear Quatre or Trowa for that matter... the house
was dead quite. Reaching the door Duo pulled the it open reviling a devilish Heero soaked through and
bleeding. Gasping Duo dragged the larger boy inside. "Heero Yuy what are you thinking!?" Pulling
Heero's jacket off he ushered the boy into the bathroom.
Heero gratefully accepted the towel Duo handed him. Checking Heero's bandages Duo sat down on
the edge of the tub next to the wet boy. Silence reined as the boys each secretly basked in each others
company. "Heero... where you fighting again?" Duo broke the silence with his whispered question,
Shaking his head Heero turned to face the boy of his dreams. " I didn't retaliate..." smiling Duo clapped
his hands. "Good for you!"
Silence descended again and thins time it was Heero who broke it a few minutes later. "Duo there's
something I must tell you..." Facing the small chestnut haired boy Heero reached out and gently took
Duo's hands in his own. "Duo, I...I-I..." taking a deep breath Heero calmed himself, staring into those
large eyes and beautifully sweet face Heero felt a little of his courage return. "Duo, I...love... you..." he
said in a near whisper; and Duo felt his eyes give out...
"Heero?" came the strangled whisper. "Duo?" Duo could still feel Heero's hands on his, "Duo... open
your eyes..." slightly embarrassed Duo looked into Heero's clear blue eyes. Reaching out Duo gently
touch Heero's cheek, " It's a dream isn't it? I'm going to wake up and find my self alone..." Shaking his
head Heero placed a kiss on the back of Duo's hand. "Heero do you really mean it?" wide eyes filled
with tears, nodding slowly Heero watched with increasing alarm as trails of crystal tears made a track
down Duo's pale cheeks. "Oh Heero I love you so much!" Duo cried throwing himself into those
strong arms that until now had only held him in his dreams. Burying his face against Heero's neck Duo
took gulping breaths trying to get a hold of himself.
Heero held the angel closer reviling in the fact he now held his love in his arms. Giving in to temptation
Heero pulled the band off Duo's braid spilling the chestnut wealth of hair across the others bare back.
Duo didn't stop Heero when he freed his hair, he loved the feeling of Heero running his fingers through
his hair. The two boys sat together Duo in nothing but a pair of black pajamas pants sat on the lap of
the boy dressed in a wet blue T-shirt and blue jeans.
After what seemed like forever Duo began to nod off against Heero. Standing Heero cradled Duo, as
he stepped out of the bathroom and headed upstairs. Following the sleepy instructions of Duo, Heero
found himself in the boys room. Setting Duo on the bed he stripped to his boxers which were relatively
dry. Not wanting to be parted from Duo now that he knew the braided boy was his he slipped into bed.
Duo smiled sleepy cuddling close, stealing some of Heero's heat. Wrapping his arms around his love
Heero forgot all about his sore battered body as he felt the comforting weight of Duo settle against him.
Sighing happily Heero drifted off to sleep, for the first time looking forward to the morning...
Duo's last thought's were of how he was ever going to tell Heero, that he was losing his eye sight...
TBC...
[1] Don't own Blue's Clues but damn it's a good show!
~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Wilson: Pretty swift eh?
T: *whipping out gun*
Wilson: Eeeep!
Katie: Well...
Jay: Lemony fluff...
Casey: Whoooo.... more pictures!
Cas: I'm with Jay on this we need some hard core ajkhriuerh!
D: *covers Cas's mouth* Shhhh... this is a PG - 13!
Wilson: *running waving arms wildly* HELP!!!
T: ^_^
All: *sweatdrop*
rich instead I'm a yaoi loving fan girl chained to her computer... ~sniff~
Pairings: 1x2 (love them) 3x4
Story: Heero and Duo have known each other since they were little, they both love each other but are
afraid to admit it for they are from two different worlds. Some friends decide to help the couple out...
that is until Duo is forced to retreat... as a secret kept from Heero may well spell disaster...
Author's Note: The only warnings I have are course language and tons of sap and fluffy goodness ~_^
Well finally Christmas Holiday's!! *dancing around* more time for writing at least till exams *starts to
cry* man life sucks... anyway enjoy this chapter keep your eyes peeled for I'm determined to finish my
other story!! ^_^ now my thank you's:
xxkurenaixx; thank you so much for all of your reviews *blushes* glad you like my stories. YamiEmmy;
Thank you very much and I don't like touter fics much either but don't worry compared to my other
ones this one should be pretty mild. Violent Tears: thax *sweardrops* man having like six stories in
your mind is insane @_@ Killua kiken na; Hehehehe... you like HunterxHunter too? Thanks for the
review!! Lillie chan: AHHHHH!!! don't hurt me gomen *bowing* left this chapter at a nice spot yes?
MooMooMilk; thnak you very very very much... nice to have someone like my storie *cough* T
*cough* Duo/Folken/TK; Shhhh.... that's the idea *winks* maybe Heero will be around yes... PSL;
HAHAHAHA!!! got a chapter so now you get to it!!! man can't escape the death threat thing can I?
Kaiti; *crying* sooooo mean to me ~sniff~ gomen about my grammar and spelling ~sniff~. silverhair:
Hope I answerd all your questions in this chappie! Angel of Death: Know the feeling hun need sleep...
Ok now one with the fi- *smash* @_@ T... ouch!
Dedicated to Significant Other... love ya always hun! ~_^
To See You Once More
Sight 2 ~ Of Band-Aid's and Art
~*~*~
"Mr. Yuy you have been at this school how long now?" Heero looked up at he principle Mr.
Verenfern, "Mr. Yuy, anther fight? Since you started at this high school the disturbances resulting in
violence have gone up almost 40%!" the principle looked at the young teen in front of him. A bandage
over his eye and a few bruises were the only indications the boy bore of a pervious fight. Heero looked
at the principle blankly he'd been here so very many times listening to the same old thing over and over
again...
"The police were called in Mr. Yuy..." it wasn't a real question more like a fact. Still sitting completely
still and relaxed Heero blotted out the old man before him. When would the idiot shut up?! "Well
normally I'd expel someone in your position... but there are extenuating circumstances..." Heero looked
sideways at the principle what was he up to now? "I mean we've never won so many football games
since you joined the team. Undefeated for almost 3« years now..."
Heero knew where this was going. "So I'm going to be lenient and suspend you for a week. You may
go now". Growling Heero left the office pissed, a whole week without seeing Duo! Frankly he could
care less about school work what really got to him was missing football and his angel.
As if summoned Duo appeared around the corner running fast, he didn't even see Heero till he collided
with the larger boy. The impact ricocheted Duo backward to land on his butt in the middle of the hall
papers flying. "Oh! I'm so sorry I didn't see you..." Duo trailed off as he found himself looking into
eyes of blue. "Hn..." the football player replied bending to help Duo collect his papers. 'Come on Yuy,
just do just tell him...' Heero's mind screamed but his mouth refused to obey.
Why couldn't he just tell Duo he loved him? Just come right out and say he's always loved... how he
wanted to be with him so bad it hurt. Opening his mouth Heero was all but ready to confess when
Duo's next words caught him off guard, "Is it true?" eyes focussed on the floor Duo whispered the
question. Heero changed what he was about to say to a "What?" gathering courage Duo replied,
"About you being expelled?" snorting Heero handed the boy his fallen papers, "Suspended..." Duo
looked up in surprise meeting mysterious blue eyes. "Re-really", he stammered heart light as he heard
the news. Heero wouldn't be leaving him!
Smiling for all the world Duo stood papers in hand, "That's good Heero" nodding Heero ran a hand
through his mop of unruly hair still nervous. "Oh! Heero your bandage..." surprised Heero looked down
at the back of his hand, sure enough the small peach bandage was falling off. "Just a sec..." Duo shifted
his papers to one arm, reaching his free hand into his pocket. Grinning in triumph he pulled a few
bandages from his pockets. Heero raised an amused eyebrow and Duo blushed faintly, juggling books
Duo gently replaced the old band-aid with a new one.
Heero looked at the small white thing in disbelief, was that blue dogs on it? "It's Blue's Clues band-aid
[1]" Heero's lip twitched faintly. "Well you see I tend to be a tad bit of a klutz and I always end up
hurting something so it's rather handy to have your own bandages around". Duo knew he was rambling,
but he was just so happy that Heero was going to remain at school.
Awkward silence descended on the two causing Heero to once more run a frustrated hand through his
hair, 'Dammit! Why couldn't he just say it!' the motion caused Duo to catch sight of the small silver
hoop in Heero's left ear. "Is this new?' he questioned tugging at his own ear, nodding Heero continued
to drink up the sight of the boy before him. "Well... I suppose I should get to class eh?" without further
ado Duo made his way around Heero and headed off down the hall.
Heero turned to watch him leave... watching that slim behind flex as he walked away, 'Jeez Yuy you're
a real henti...' shaking his head Heero heard Duo call out to him, "Heero... I-I.. I wish you wouldn't
fight so much..." with that the boy tuned and ran once more down the hall and out of sight.
Shaking his head Heero slowly made his way to the one class he never missed, Art. No one but the art
teacher Mrs. Hollden knew about Heero Yuy's secret talent. Sighing Heero stopped briefly at his
locker to get his well used art kit. Heading downwards towards the art room; Heero caught sight of his
refection in one of the awards cabinets. He looked like hell. Stiches over his right eye slightly swollen,
both new and old bruises a like spotted his face in random patterns.
Turning away again, Heero fought the need to hit something. He'd just spoke with Duo for the longest
time he could ever recall. Well Duo had done most of the talking, Heero had grunted. Rounding the
corner Heero prepared himself before entering the art room. Inhaling calmly he opened the door ready
for the up and comming lecture Mrs. Hollden would have when she saw how he looked.
Hearing the door open the entire class looked Heero's way, many shrinking back a little scared... he
had that affect on people. Very few weren't afraid of this boy and that tiny circle included Duo, and
Mrs. Hollden. "Mr. Yuy, have you been fighting again!?" Face an emotionless mask he suffered
through the lecture, allowing his mind to wander back to the braided boy he loved so much... "Are you
even listening to me?" Heero snapped out of his rever when the art teacher slapped him with a
detention at lunch... life's a bitch...
~*~*~*~*~
Mrs. Hollden silently glanced over the boys shoulder, to her Heero Yuy was an enigma. Always
fighting, always in trouble barley passing the stereotypical delinquent that people loved to hate. Yet... to
her there was more to the story then meets the eye. The boy drew beautifully, but only she knew... and
only she knew the true inspiration for the pictures.
Always with Heero's pictures there was such life, such joy that leapt from the paper. Sketches and
charcoal drawings, were where he truly excelled although they were not colour the message was much
stronger. Sure enough presently Heero was working on one of his newer sketches, a shadowy figure
with the face of an angel. Mrs. Hollden felt her breath catch, it was... beautiful... the figure in the picture
was looking to the side his eyes focussed in the distance a small smile tugging on the slightly parted lips.
Long hair was the only body covering present as it was blown across the figures slight frame. One
slender arm reached out as if trying to capture something that had been lost.
Although the sketch was only half done she couldn't take her eyes off the work of art.... there was
something about the eyes... it looked almost like... sadness? The art teacher suddenly became aware
that the motions off the charcoal had stopped on the paper and a rather pissed Heero was staring
directly at her. Sincerely shaken she backed away slowly allowing the boy to return to his work;
clapping a hand to her mouth she beat a hasty retreat to her desk.
Brow furrowed in concentration Heero focussed entirely on the picture. Everything had to be right... yet
in his mind the drawing in no means compared to the actual beauty he was able to see everyday...
shaking his head he once more cleared his mind before setting out to accomplish his task.
Perhaps if Mrs. Hollden had looked a little closer at the picture; specifically the eyes... she might have
noticed something more. If Heero had perhaps taken a true moment to look at his work he might also
have noticed something unusual. As it was neither the observer who saw only what she wanted, and the
artist who's mind was focussed on the real thing; never saw the usual shape reflected in the drawing
eyes. Maybe it was done subconsciously... but with in the eyes was a tall figure with unruly hair... then
again maybe it wasn't subconsciously.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~
"Quatre I'm not sure I can do it..." Trowa stood pleading with his boyfriend in the kitchen. Duo was
upstairs muffling sobs per usual and Trowa was trying vainly to get his little lover to take pity on him. "I
can't do it! I mean the guy hit me once and that hurt like hell. Not only that but he suspended for a
week... so that means on football thus not a chance of cornering him in the locker room for a chat!"
Quatre turned normally soft aqua eyes on Trowa, those eyes were anything but soft at the moment;
"Trowa Barton!" the football running back winced, "I asked you to help me! For crying out loud! Duo
loves Heero, he had for years and you know what I know Heero loves Duo!"
Blinking in shock Trowa stared at the smaller boy in puzzlement, this was a new development in the
story. After telling Trowa about Duo's illness he'd asked him to help get the two of them together. At
first Trowa had seemed utterly shocked, Heero Yuy and Duo... but then he'd thought it was a one
sided crush for Duo. That was before he'd heard the sobbing at night... still Trowa wanting to please
both boys had decided to try. Although after last night he was ready to give it up as a lost cause...
"How do you know Heero loves Duo?" Quatre snorted crossing his arms, "Heard some interesting
rumours around my school..." at Trowa's incedous expression Quatre decided to elaborate "Heero's
got quite the rep all over town and not only that but word is most of the fights he's in are over a certain
braided boy..." Thinking back Trowa recalled yesterday's practice... Heero had punched the guy
out...after...he'd...spoken of Duo.... "Holy shit!" nodding in agreement Quatre saw the gears turning in
his lovers head.
Springing to his feet Trowa raced to the door muttering 'that's it!' and 'oh my god!' smirking Quatre
followed his lover to the door. Grinning the blond gave a quick kiss to the emerald eyes boy before he
disappeared into the night. Sighing Quatre leaned against the doorframe a moment whishing his
boyfriend luck. Suddenly shivering Quarte retreated inside where it was warmer, hoping that this was
going to be the last night he'd hear Duo's tears...
~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Heero was in a rather foul mood as he made his way home... he hated working at the grocery store the
cashiers where bitches the management were tight-assess and the rest of the general populace was just
a bunch of corrupt bastards. Still he needed to work... he absolutely refused to use the money his
bastard father had left him. He'd be his own man... snorting he continued home what kind of a man was
he when he couldn't even tell the one he loved the truth?
So caught up in his thoughts Heero missed the figures holding metal rods; until it was too late. "Hmm...
found you..." head snapping up Heero narrowed his eyes at the battered figures in front of him the
baka's he'd beaten last night. "What the hell do you want?" the boys grinned crookedly "Just a little
payback..." snapping his fingers Heero found himself surrounded by rough looking boys all carrying a
weapon of some sort.
Smirking Heero looked around about 35 in all... "Well boys you came just in time I was looking for a
fight... Who wasn't to get beaten first?" the first boy rushed him with a yell baseball bat raised. Heero
pulled back ready to send the guy back a few ages... when suddenly he noticed the band-aid Duo had
given him earlier...
'Heero... I-I.. I wish you wouldn't fight so much...'
The punch was halted in mid air but the bat hit it's mark square on. What followed next was the most
brutal beating Heero had ever had. Nether running no retaliating he suffered blow after blow. It was
worse then anything his mother had dished out to when he was younger... but it was still tolerable. A
good 15 minutes later Heero unable to stand was tossed against a wall as the boys lost interest.
Sinking to the ground he felt a steady stream of blood flowing down the side of his face. The stiches
above his eye had let go and the sticky red fluid coursed down his cheeks like... tears... he was crying
tears of blood for Duo... Grinning like a madman Heero felt lightheaded... almost like he was floating.
Man he must have really gotten a beating. At least it couldn't get wo- Heero never finished his thought
as it suddenly started to rain.
Heero didn't move even when the rain soaked him through, where was the point of getting up?
Nobody was waiting for him... he hurt all over... but he was going numb, unable to fell anything. Maybe
he should just die here. They'd find him in the morning bloody and frozen grinning like a lunatic. Feeling
the blackness threatened to take him Heero conjured up a picture of Duo in his mind, "I'm sorry
Duo..." he slurred in an almost no exsistant voice, "I'll...never..tell..you...how much... I..love...you..."
and the blackness took him.
~*~*~*~*~*~
"Duo..." Heero felt as if he were trying to swim in molasses, his limbs felt heavy. Surrounded by the
oppressive blackness he struggled to breathe, up ahead was a light. Brighter then anything he'd ever
seen before... struggling towards it Heero knew once he reached it all would be well...
"Duo..." came the croaking question again. Trowa sighed heavily as the Heero opened one eye the
other was swollen shut. He'd been waiting by Heero's door for the boy to return when he'd heard the
commotion outside.
At first that one clear blue registered nothing but confusion at the presence of the green eyed teen, then
as though someone had hit a switch those dazed blue eyes went cold and distant. Sitting up quickly
Heero tried to gather himself together, the first thing he noticed was he was naked from the chest up;
and he was in his own apartment... and it was Trowa Barton not Duo who was sitting before him. "I
know what your thinking..." cocking an eyebrow then wincing when he realized that hurt Heero got out
of bed... how did he get here anyway?
"Gomen I saw what they did to you... so I brought you up here and bandaged you up as best I could".
Still a little sceptical Heero walked over to his dresser, bending to get a shirt out of the drawers he
glanced at himself in the mirror man... he looked really, really, really bad... one eye swollen totally shut,
massive cuts and abrasions that where still bleeding and if he wasn't mistaken a concussion to boot.
Pulling one a blue cotton shirt Heero glanced at Trowa in the mirror the boy had remained on the bed
watching.
"Why?" simple enough question yet a held a whole wealth problems... "Well I came here to talk to
you about Duo..." Trowa saw the visible attempt to stiffen only Heero was so mangled he succeeded in
only opening up more cuts. "Don't get all pissy... I came here to tell you that you have to take a chance
man. I mean I know you love him...' Heero slowly turned around ready to beat the boy down when
Trowa's next words halted him. " I was there man, I was once in the exact same position. I loved
someone who was far out of my reach, beautiful and kind... and a guy". Trowa watched Heero out of
the corner of his eye to see how the quarterback was taking it.
"I knew his family would never approve yet... I loved him too much. So I fought. Fighting with people
got rid of the anger, the sadness, the loneliness... all there was, was the pain and that was real." In spite
of himself Heero found himself relating to the story, how did he know? " Then you know what? One
day beaten out of my mind I ran into Quatre and a funny thing happened I told him I loved him... and
the dammdest thing was he loved me back". Looking directly at Heero Trowa continued "Tonight was
a wake up call Heero, we never know home much time we have left, where all too human Heero... so
before you end up dying go to him. Tell him how you feel."
Standing Trowa clapped Heero on the back, "I was there, take your destiny in your own hands and
make your own happiness". With that Trowa left the apartment and the building heading home. He had
a feeling a certain blond was waiting for him.
Heero stared at the wall with his one good eye for what seemed like a long time. Trowa was right he...
had to tell Duo. Without hesitation Heero ran for the door grabbing his leather jacket on his way
outside . Wasting no time Heero force his beaten limbs to run as he ran like hell to get to Duo's.
~*~*~*~*~*~
Dozing Duo was jarred awake by the pounding at the front door. Frowning the violet eyed boy got up
and went to answer the summons. Funny, Duo didn't hear Quatre or Trowa for that matter... the house
was dead quite. Reaching the door Duo pulled the it open reviling a devilish Heero soaked through and
bleeding. Gasping Duo dragged the larger boy inside. "Heero Yuy what are you thinking!?" Pulling
Heero's jacket off he ushered the boy into the bathroom.
Heero gratefully accepted the towel Duo handed him. Checking Heero's bandages Duo sat down on
the edge of the tub next to the wet boy. Silence reined as the boys each secretly basked in each others
company. "Heero... where you fighting again?" Duo broke the silence with his whispered question,
Shaking his head Heero turned to face the boy of his dreams. " I didn't retaliate..." smiling Duo clapped
his hands. "Good for you!"
Silence descended again and thins time it was Heero who broke it a few minutes later. "Duo there's
something I must tell you..." Facing the small chestnut haired boy Heero reached out and gently took
Duo's hands in his own. "Duo, I...I-I..." taking a deep breath Heero calmed himself, staring into those
large eyes and beautifully sweet face Heero felt a little of his courage return. "Duo, I...love... you..." he
said in a near whisper; and Duo felt his eyes give out...
"Heero?" came the strangled whisper. "Duo?" Duo could still feel Heero's hands on his, "Duo... open
your eyes..." slightly embarrassed Duo looked into Heero's clear blue eyes. Reaching out Duo gently
touch Heero's cheek, " It's a dream isn't it? I'm going to wake up and find my self alone..." Shaking his
head Heero placed a kiss on the back of Duo's hand. "Heero do you really mean it?" wide eyes filled
with tears, nodding slowly Heero watched with increasing alarm as trails of crystal tears made a track
down Duo's pale cheeks. "Oh Heero I love you so much!" Duo cried throwing himself into those
strong arms that until now had only held him in his dreams. Burying his face against Heero's neck Duo
took gulping breaths trying to get a hold of himself.
Heero held the angel closer reviling in the fact he now held his love in his arms. Giving in to temptation
Heero pulled the band off Duo's braid spilling the chestnut wealth of hair across the others bare back.
Duo didn't stop Heero when he freed his hair, he loved the feeling of Heero running his fingers through
his hair. The two boys sat together Duo in nothing but a pair of black pajamas pants sat on the lap of
the boy dressed in a wet blue T-shirt and blue jeans.
After what seemed like forever Duo began to nod off against Heero. Standing Heero cradled Duo, as
he stepped out of the bathroom and headed upstairs. Following the sleepy instructions of Duo, Heero
found himself in the boys room. Setting Duo on the bed he stripped to his boxers which were relatively
dry. Not wanting to be parted from Duo now that he knew the braided boy was his he slipped into bed.
Duo smiled sleepy cuddling close, stealing some of Heero's heat. Wrapping his arms around his love
Heero forgot all about his sore battered body as he felt the comforting weight of Duo settle against him.
Sighing happily Heero drifted off to sleep, for the first time looking forward to the morning...
Duo's last thought's were of how he was ever going to tell Heero, that he was losing his eye sight...
TBC...
[1] Don't own Blue's Clues but damn it's a good show!
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Wilson: Pretty swift eh?
T: *whipping out gun*
Wilson: Eeeep!
Katie: Well...
Jay: Lemony fluff...
Casey: Whoooo.... more pictures!
Cas: I'm with Jay on this we need some hard core ajkhriuerh!
D: *covers Cas's mouth* Shhhh... this is a PG - 13!
Wilson: *running waving arms wildly* HELP!!!
T: ^_^
All: *sweatdrop*