Author's Notes: Warning, major sappiness ahead! Hey, I warned you it was a love story. Also, this chapter was slightly inspired by: "How To Lose A Guy In Ten Days". You'll see that as you read on. Sorry, it's one of my favorite romantic movies, so I had to borrow it. Enjoy!

Chapter Four: First Date:

Lynn was nervous as she got ready for her evening out with Duo. The night before they had made arrangements to go to dinner around 7:30. Duo would pick her up at the apartment she shared with Trowa and Quatre. She had showered, and got dressed. She found a red dress that went below her knees, and a pair of red heels to match. Lynn pulled back her hair so it wouldn't get in her face. She looked in the mirror and just shrugged.

"This is as good as it's going to get." she told herself with a smile.

Lynn glanced at the clock that hung on her bedroom wall. It was 7:25. She grabbed her purse before dashing outside to the living room. Quatre and Trowa were waiting for her.

"You look lovely." Quatre replied.

"Thank you." she told him.

"How nervous are you?" Trowa asked.

"Very." answered Lynn. "It's been three years since I last went on a date. What if I screw things up?"

"You won't mess things up." Quatre assured her. "You'll be fine."

"What time is it now?" asked Lynn.

"7:30." Trowa answered, looking at his watch.

As soon as he answered her, Duo arrived. "Right on time." said Lynn to herself.

Quatre went to answer the door, but Lynn took care of it. "I'll handle this." Lynn replied.

Quatre stepped aside and Lynn opened the door. "Hi." she told Duo.

Duo smiled. She was breathtaking tonight. "Hello. Are you ready?"

"Yes."

"Wait, Duo." Trowa said before the two headed off. Trowa pulled the braided boy aside and warned: "Duo, you're my friend, but if you hurt her, I swear I'll kill you."

"Trowa, this is me you're talking about, remember?" Duo asked. "Now, let me go so I can be on my way."

Trowa let go, and Duo ushered Lynn out of the apartment. "Don't wait up you two." And with that, the two left.

"What were you and Trowa just talking about a few minutes ago?" asked Lynn as they made it outside the apartment building.

"It's nothing, don't worry about it." Duo assured.

"Okay..." replied Lynn as she went to one of the cars that was parked out front.

"No, that's not mine." Duo told her. "This is."

Lynn was a little surprised to that he drove a motorcycle. It was black. It matched the outfit he was wearing. Lynn stepped back some. Duo noticed this. "Are you okay?"

"I've never ridden a motorcycle before." she answered.

"Don't worry, it's going to fine." Duo said. "I'm a safe driver, I promise."

"And you promise you won't drive fast?" asked Lynn.

Duo put up his right hand. "I promise." he replied. "And you'll get the pretty helmet."

Lynn laughed as Duo handed her a smaller helmet. "Well, as long I get the pretty one."

Duo helped her put it on, and made sure it was tightened. "How do I look?" asked Lynn.

"Cute." he answered with a smile. Then he climbed on. He turned to her and extended his hand: "Come on."

Lynn was still a little hesitant. "Do you trust me?" Duo asked.

"Yes..." answered Lynn, taking his hand.

"Then, lets go." Duo helped her on. "Okay, hold on."

Lynn put her arms around his waist and held on tightly as he started the motorcycle and drove off. All though, she loosened her grip slightly. He did as promised, he didn't drive fast at all. Lynn was thankful for that. As he drove on, Lynn couldn't help but wonder why he had a female's helmet. Then again, she figured he had for the other girls he dated in his past.

"Are you okay back there?" asked Duo.

"Yeah, I'm fine."

"Good. We're almost there." Duo told her.

A few minutes later, Duo had brought her to a sea food restaurant. He parked the motorcycle, and helped Lynn climb off. "What did you think?" he asked her.

"It was actually kind of fun." Lynn answered, handing him back his helmet.

"Glad to hear that." said Duo. "Shall we go in?" he asked, offering his arm to her.

"Sure." she replied, taking his arm, and the two went in.

The two found a table at the far in end of the restaurant. They didn't mind that at all. The two could have a little bit of privacy. After a few minutes after they sat down, their waiter came by and asked: "Would you like something to drink?"

"Tea please." answered Lynn.

"I'll have the same." Duo said.

The waiter excused himself and went to get their order. "You don't drink?" Lynn asked Duo.

Duo shook his head. "I use to but I stopped a long time ago."

"That's good to hear."

A few seconds later the waiter returned with their drinks. "Are you ready to order?"

Lynn and Duo gave the waiter their order, and again, he took his leave. By the time their meals had arrived, their laughter filled the air, and they exchanged funny conversation. As that died down it was time for interrogation round. Lynn started out first:

"Favorite color?"

"Black."

"Not surprised." Lynn replied with a smile.

"What's yours?" asked Duo. "Black, like your paintings."

"Nope. It's blue." Lynn answered. "Favorite song?"

"Man In Black, by Johnny Cash."

"Ah, so you're a country boy?" asked Lynn.

Duo shook his. "Not really, all though not all country is bad."

"I'm glad you said that."

"Why?"

"I'm a country girl, down to a tee." Lynn formed him. "You should see my music collection."

Duo laughed. "Oh God, what did I get myself into."

Lynn grabbed a roll and tossed it at him. Duo missed and it hit the man that sat behind them. He turned around and glared at them. Lynn's face turned a bright red. "Sorry." she apologized. The man just stuck his nose up in the air.

Duo busted out laughing. Lynn grabbed another roll. "Don't tempt me, this one might not miss."

"Keyword, might." he said.

"Okay, last question." Lynn replied, slowly putting the roll down. "All's fair in love and war?"

Duo sat back, and smirked as he gave her her answer: "True." His answer wasn't a lie. He's been through both.

"Good answer Maxwell. Good answer."

Their evening soon came to an end, and Duo and Lynn were soon standing in front of her apartment building. "I had a good time tonight." Lynn replied.

"Don't sound too surprised." said Duo. "Me too."

"So, would you like to go out again?" Lynn asked.

"Sure, I'll call you, and let you know when I have a day off." answered Duo.

"That's great."

Now, came the awkward moment, the split second where one decided where one was going to kiss or not. Duo was the first to react, by drawing himself closer to her, Lynn followed his actions. The two were so close, their noses touched, but before Duo brushed his lips against her's, Lynn was replaced by Hilde's image. He had such a great time tonight that he hadn't thought about her once. Duo stepped away quickly.

"Duo, what's wrong?" Lynn asked, concern filling her voice.

"Sorry, I have to go. I'll call you."

Before Lynn could do, or say anything, Duo was on his bike, zooming off in the night. As he drove off, he scolded himself for being so heartless, while Lynn was left alone at her doorstep.

TBC...