Okay, it's finally here! What you've all been asking for! Chapter 6!

Didn't read over it too much so there may be some grammatical errors or stuff that just don't make sense but I think I got pretty much everything. Either way, have fun reading.

Another Chance

x1-TaKeN-oVeR

Mild cursing and some angst.

We're still in the flashback and don't get back to present time until the next chapter.

"Heero, if you walk any faster I'm sure we'll be over there by Christmas, maybe even New Years." Wufei spoke dryly as he stopped again and waited for Heero to catch up.

Heero rolled his eyes and resisted the urge to stick his tongue out. He was, after all, trying to prove that he wasn't 5 anymore. "I'm thinking, idiot."

"About what?" Wufei whined with hands thrown into the air, "I'm tired of all this damn thinking! I just want to go over there, introduce myself to that Blonde sex machine and get his phone number. Am I asking for too much?"

"Kill the whining, Fei. It's not becoming," Heero spoke.

"Ya know, I'm really close to telling you to 'shove it,' Yuy. Really, really close."

"Look Wufei, we can't very well walk over there without a motive or a uh...reason. You know?" He looked to Wufei for understanding.

"I guess you're right," he reluctantly agreed and began to wonder what they were going to use as motive.

"Okay, I was thinking about going over to the store on the corner and grabbing a drink or something. Then we can go over to the guys and say that we were in the neighborhood..."

"How about say we were close by," Wufei offered.

"Better." Heero nodded and continued, "So we were close by and decided to stop and say hey. Chat a little bit, I can introduce you to Zechs and things can just go from there. We don't have to stay very long, it just depends on how things go. What do you say?"

"Sounds great but what about you and Duo? You could maybe say hi to him and just...talk about whatever." Wufei tried to help.

"Thanks man but I'll just wing it. The plan is for you so try to take advantage of it."

"Alright then let's go," Wufei spoke as he turned in the direction of the corner store. "You don't think they saw us do you?"

"I doubt they are concerned with anything beyond that basketball court," Heero laughed as he and Wufei jogged to the store.

They hurried across the street and into the small knick-knack store. Despite it's rather run down appearance all the kids on the block went there to get their fix whether it be by candy, soda, or some grease filled snack.

Heero grabbed a 24 oz. lemon lime Gatorade while Wufei settled on the same sized water bottle. Together they headed to the counter and paid the cashier before dashing back into the heat and running towards the courts.

Some of the boys decided to take a break because it was a bit too hot for them to play ball. They decided to rest on the bleachers and talk to their friends while watching the other boys continue their game.

Rick turned and shook his head as Buddy told another corny joke. He squinted his eyes as he saw two small figures walking towards them. He continued to dribble the basketball mindlessly and questioned the young man next to him. "Yo, Akira? Isn't that your brother over there?"

Akira stopped his own dribbling and looked over to where Rick's attention was focused. Sure enough he saw Heero and his friend, Wufei, walking towards them. "Oh yeah, that is him. I wonder what he's doing here?"

"Who's that?" Buddy and a few of the other boys questioned.

"Heero, my little brother, and Wufei." He supplied before looking for his older brother. He called out to him after he noticed him sitting next to Harley Watts on the second to top row and playing a serious game of tonsil hockey.

"What is it?" Haru growled after coming up for air.

Akira ignored his rudeness, "What's Heero doing here?"

"Don't know, don't care," he shrugged before diving back into Harley.

He rolled his eyes and watched as the two boys came closer.

"Dude, your brother is a fox." Paul bravely commented.

"What did you say?" Akira turned piercing gray eyes to the boy across from him.

"Yeah, man. He does look good. So does the Chang kid." Tony agreed.

Rick placed a calming hand on his shoulder, "Look Akira, don't kill us or anything but it's true. Heero is getting to be a babe and Wufei's got those eyes..."

"And that ass," another finished for him. They both laughed and slapped hands. 1

"Hey guys, cool it with that talk. I don't want to here what you think of my brother or his friend, got it?"

"About who," a new voice questioned behind them.

Akira turned around to see Zechs and Duo coming up behind them. He figured from the flushed cheeks, heavy breathing and slow pace that they decide to take a break as well. "About my brother and Wufei."

"Who's Wufei?" Zechs asked.

"You remember the Chang kid who ran for president? Freshman, last year?" Duo helped jog his friend's memory.

"Oh right! Small, kind of long, dark hair, always in a ponytail?"

"That's him," some of the others nodded along with Duo.

"Nice ass, huh?" Paul winked.

"Uh, didn't really look that closely, sorry." Zechs rolled his eyes at his friend's one track mind. "Why were you guys talking about little Heero and the Chang kid?"

"Dude, Heero ain't so little anymore." Buddy smirked.

"Doesn't answer my question of why you guys were talking about him."

"Because Heero and the Chang kid are hot as hell and coming right towards us," Tony pointed out.

The group turned to the pair a few meters away from them and smirked.

'Game time.'

"Why are they all looking at us," Wufei whispered as he waved to a few people sitting on the metal benches.

"Have no clue but don't look nervous. They'll totally pick it up," Heero whispered back and threw on a smile and he neared the group. He winced as he noted his oldest brother sitting atop the bleachers, sucking face with Harley - an upcoming senior and captain of the cheerleading team.

Heero knew for a fact that Haru, no doubt, would be sneaking out of the house that night for a little more one-on-one action with Ms. Watts.

"Hey guys," he spoke pleasantly and heard Wufei reiterate his greeting.

"How's it going," Wufei questioned as he took a swig of his drink.

"What are you doing here, Heero?" Akira asked with an attitude.

"We were just at the corner store and decided to come by since we were already over here. We also knew you guys would be here and didn't think it would be a problem," Heero spoke his rehearsed line.

Before Akira could reply Paul cut him off. "It's no trouble at all."

Heero ignored the green haired, yes green - people were still trying to figure that one out - young man and casually looked to his left where Duo and Zechs were standing. "Hey Duo."

Duo tilted his head up in greeting. "What's up Heero? It's been a while, huh? You're all grown up now."

Heero blushed. 'He noticed!' He crowed mentally. "Been grown up for a while, you just haven't noticed," he flirted easily. He didn't know where all this bravado was coming from but he hoped it wouldn't diminish any time soon.

Duo smiled widely, showing two rows of gleaming white teeth. "I'm noticing now."

Heero suppressed the urge to giggle and instead turned his attention to Zechs. "How are you doing, Zechs?"

"Uh, wow. I'm kind of surprised actually. You look nothing like the kid who used to rub his snot all over me because he didn't have a tissue on him."

Heero blushed darkly. "Zechs! I did that once and I was..."

"12, 13..."

"Not in my right mind, okay?" 'He just had to bring that up...right in front of Duo too.' He snuck a peak at his crush and noticed him laughing with his eyes still trained on him. 'Hopefully this is a good sign...' Heero was about to introduce Wufei into the conversation when Zechs did it for him.

"And you," he pointed to the slim teen standing across from him," I remember you from just last year and you've..." he took the time to survey Wufei's body from head to toe, "grown up."

"You think so," Wufei asked as he fought a blush of his own.

"Yeah, I definitely think so. I voted for you too."

"Really?" Wufei smiled up at the blonde teen with pure pleasure.

"Hell yeah, I totally think you should've won. That Johnson kid was a loser and everyone knew he didn't know what he was doing. I still can't figure out how he won. I even told everybody I know to vote for you."

"Yeah, I heard from some people that he bribed a few guys to stuff the ballot box in his favor. I was pretty bummed about it but it was a cool experience. Thanks for the votes though, Zechs. I really appreciate that."

"No big deal but...you know my name," Zechs questioned with a smile.

Wufei's jaw almost dropped - knew his name? Everyone knew Zechs Marquise's name! Not only was he a gorgeous blonde God but he was successful in the field of sports, academics and just happened to be the son to the head editor of their local newspaper which was a very big thing.

Wufei barely stopped himself from voicing his list aloud and settled for shaking his head. "Of course, I know your name. You're in almost all the clubs at school and are damn good at football and basketball," he couldn't help himself, "plus, who could forget a name like Zechs Marquise." He honestly tried to hold back but...didn't happen.

"Thanks, I that's pretty nice of you to say." He spoke with a small blush and tried to ignore the teasing whispers directed to him and his suddenly heated face.

"You know, Wufei? I was center man last year...did a pretty damn good job at it too." He tried to flex his puny muscles under his white, sweat stained t-shirt.

"Oh please," Heero whispered which earned a laugh from Duo.

"That's nice," Wufei waved away and continued to focus his attention on Zechs.

Zechs smiled, basking in Wufei's attention. "So, you guys ready for school to open back up?"

"Not really," they confessed simultaneously.

Duo asked. "Heero, you going to our school next year, right?"

"Yeah, how'd you know?"

"I have my ways," Duo spoke mysteriously and winked. "Guess I'll be seeing a lot more of you, then."

"I guess so," Heero juggled the Gatorade between his hands.

"You know," Akira finally spoke up, "you could've gotten me something to drink."

"Sorry," Heero shrugged obviously not concerned.

"I'll go get you something to drink, Akira," Wufei offered.

"Aw, thanks Fei! I owe you one. I don't know why you hang out with this punk," he said tilting his head towards his younger brother while he dug through his pocket for some spare change, "Ungrateful little shit."

Heero glared at his brother's bowed head.

"Here, you can get me anything, I don't care." He dropped 2 paper notes and a few coins into Wufei's outstretched hand.

"You know, I'm kind of thirsty myself," Zechs commented.

Wufei looked up from counting the money in his hand and tried to mask his disappointment. The whole reason he had volunteered to get Akira the drink was so that he could invite Zechs along. Take full advantage of the situation was what Heero had said.

"Oh, would you like me to get you something as well?"

Zechs laughed and shook his head. "No, I was going to ask if you'd mind if I tagged along." He didn't know what it was but he felt a certain pull towards the younger boy. It was pretty obvious that Wufei had some kind of feelings for him and he felt that he could possibly reciprocate them if he got to know him better. Their little trip to the store would be a perfect time to do so.

A smile quickly flew onto Wufei's face. "Sure," he chirped. He and Zechs began walking towards the store, slowly starting a conversation.

"Alright, while we wait for them, how about we play a short game of ball?" Akira suggested as he began twirling the orange sphere on one finger.

"Sure, I'm game," a few of them said and made their way onto the court.

"What about you, Max?" One turned to ask.

Heero held his breath as he waited for Duo's answer.

"Nah, I'm gonna stay and talk to Mr. Grown Up here," he called back.

"Shut up, Duo," Heero laughed as he made his way over to a near by tree. He sat down under the shade and sighed, taking a swig of his Gatorade.

Duo followed him and plopped down next to him. "I'm serious, though. You look so different."

"Bad different, right?" Heero questioned fearfully. Maybe Wufei was wrong...

"Definitely not," Duo eased his fears.

Heero bit back the smile. "So, what have you been up to?"

"Nothing much really," he said leaning back onto his hands, "just school, football conditioning is coming up soon and my dad wants me to start working with him."

"Wow, looks like you've got your hands pretty full. School, football...I know you're gonna rock football this year. I heard you were pretty much VIP last year."

"Yeah, I guess I did my thing. But, it's football, ya know? Football is my heart and I just have fun with it."

"That's good. A lot of guys take it so seriously and forget that it's just a game."

Duo threw his head back and laughed. "I know exactly what you mean."

Heero smiled. "So what position do you want to go out for?"

Duo tilted his head up and looked into the branches swaying overhead. "Um...I wouldn't mind being quarterback but I know that Haru will take that, no doubt. If I don't get that then I'd have to say wide receiver. I kind of think I prefer that anyway."

"I'm sure you don't need this but good luck. I'm sure you'll get either one," Heero said softly as he looked over at Duo through chocolate bangs.

"Thanks Heero," Duo smiled over to the younger man.

Heero nodded to him before turning his gaze over to the courts, watching as his brother made a dunk shot. He chuckled as Akira pranced around the court with his chest out.

"What about you? How are things going?" Duo questioned after a lapse in conversation.

"Things are going pretty good. I'm a little nervous about going to a new school this year but..."

"The whole new school thing is pretty scary. I remember my first day going to Yorkshire High. The place was gigantic and I know I got lost like 6 times...4 of those 6 times, I was with Akira so that was just fantastic."

Heero smiled at the thought of Duo and Akira walking helplessly around the halls of Yorky High.

"It's good to have friends and know people who are already there. That helps a lot, let me tell ya. Plus the teachers are cool, the principal is a total weirdo but cool nonetheless and it's block scheduling so you only have to see at least 4 teachers a day instead of 8...depending on how many classes you take. Most of the people are okay but you get some jerks every now and then." He looked over to Heero and noticed a thoughtful expression on his face. "I know you'll have a blast though, seriously. And if anybody gives you shit, you come let me know, got it?"

Heero looked up at Duo and smiled while nodding his head. "Yeah, thanks."

Duo shrugged and gifted him with a smile. "No problem."

"So...anything else going on?" Duo questioned with a innocent air.

"Um, no not really," Heero frowned. Was he missing something?

"No current love interest? Girlfriends...boyfriends?" Duo stated the last word with a smirk.

Heero blushed. Did he know? "Well, not exactly."

"And what does that mean?"

"I've kind of got my eye on this one guy but I'm not sure he feels the same way. We don't get a chance to really talk like that, ya know?" He hoped that he wasn't giving too much away.

"Well, despite that you should still let him know." Duo couldn't help the slight anger he felt that Heero had his sights on someone. Not that it mattered...No! Of course it didn't matter if Heero was fantasizing over some loser...didn't matter at all.

"No I...don't think so. Don't want to push him away."

"Tell him anyway. The worst thing he could say was that he didn't feel the same and you, therefore, wont have to waste your time pining after him. But, if he's smart and not a major retard, he'll totally feel the same way."

"You think so," Heero sat up and looked into Duo's handsome face.

"Of course Heero. You're a fucking doll," he stated with a snort, hoping to make Heero happy but somehow, from the look of his face, Heero wasn't too satisfied with that answer.

'Wow.' One half of Heero was jumping up and down at Duo's compliment while the other was...pretty bummed. It's nice that Duo liked Heero's features but what about the inside? Didn't his heart, mind and soul matter more than his body?

"Thanks," he spoke sullenly, picking at the blades of grass under him.

"What's wrong," Duo asked while scooting closer to the dark haired boy.

Heero just shook his head.

"I said something dumb, right? What'd I say? Tell me Heero," he pleaded.

"It's just that I don't want to be just a pretty face, you know? I want him to, not only, think I'm good looking but say I've got a good heart, good personality, funny, caring...that sort of thing," he confessed.

"You're right," Duo said after a moment, "he should be able to say those things and much more." He stared at Heero's bowed head, "You and me haven't really been friends in the past and I kind of regret that. You seem to have a good heart, good personality, caring...that sort of thing." He watched happily as a small smile appeared on Heero's face, "I can't honestly say those things, though. But I'd like to."

Heero looked up quickly. "What are you saying?"

"That you should kick this other guy to the curb and talk to me like that," Duo told honestly.

Heero smiled widely. "Are you serious?"

Duo frowned, "Of course I'm serious. Heero, I would never joke about things like this. That guy is no doubt a loser and could never compare to this." Duo puffed out his chest, stuck out his lips and flexed his glistening arms while mouthing the word 'macho.'

Heero burst out laughing. "Okay, okay...I get it. You're serious."

Duo winked as he slumped back down and looked towards the basketball courts. "So..." he asked shyly after a moment, "you wanna?"

Heero blushed darkly and hid a smile, looking down at his lap. "Yeah, I wanna." He watched out the corner of his eye as Duo smiled widely.

"Cool," he breathed.

"Yeah, cool." Heero replied and they both sat back to watch the dwindling away basketball game.

Yay! I'm finished! Sorry it took so long. Yeah, that's it. No excuses. Deal with it. : P

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1 - 'Slap hands.' From The Waterboy...if you haven't seen this Adam Sandler movie then you are seriously lacking in life.