Part 5
Title: Holding Out for a Heero 5?
Author: Gaia
Pairings: 1+2, 3+4, 5+OC
Rating: PG-13-R
Warnings: slight language, slight sexual content, self-insertion, slight OOC, AU
Disclaimers: While I would love to own the Gundam pilots, I don't, so don't sue me. I'm just a jobless college student!
Notes: Please don't judge me too harshly… it's my first long fic! Feedback is always appreciated!
Part Five: Project GHaDT Begins!
Sara and Lissa worked quickly side by side, making sandwiches for Duo, Heero, Trowa, Quatre, Wufei, and Aneliya. They had already made enough for everyone to have two, but they knew from that first night that certain ones would eat more than that. Namely Duo.
Duo's eyes were bright as he watched them quickly place slices of ham, turkey, or chicken on bread with cheese and mayonnaise. He licked his lips, knowing the sandwiches would taste amazing. He looked to his right in shock as Heero seemed to choke.
Heero accidentally swallowed a piece of ice, gagging slightly, when he saw Duo lick his lips. His face flushed as he saw Duo look over at him. The boy was the embodiment of sensuality. First with licking his lips, and then with that look. Heero shivered and slid into the all-too-familiar day dream.
"Heero, I'm tired of fighting this." Duo leaned closer, his breath caressing Heero's cheek gently.
"Fighting what?" Heero's voice was strained from Duo's proximity.
"Fighting the attraction I feel for you." Duo closed the distance until his lips were pressed against Heero's.
Heero sighed into the kiss, wanting to be closer. He wrapped his arms gently around Duo, pulling the smaller boy closer. He felt the tremble that went through the violet-eyed siren and groaned.
"Heero? Earth to Heero? You there?" Duo's voice broke through Heero's daydream and he blinked in shock at the two very close violet eyes.
"What do you want, Duo?" Heero snapped and almost groaned as the smile on Duo's face dissolved.
"Nothing. Sorry, Heero." Duo's eyes drifted back over to Sara and Lissa as they bought the sandwiches to the table. He forced a grin on his face, feigning excitement as a huge stack of sandwiches was placed in front of him. He quickly surveyed the room and saw plates with at least two sandwiches in front of the other boys. Sara, Lissa, and Aneliya's plates contained one sandwich each. His stack was the tallest with six.
Duo sighed inwardly, no longer hungry, and picked up the first sandwich. Biting into it, he realized two things. It tasted wonderful, but he couldn't stomach it.
Pushing away from the table quickly, Duo walked out of the room, ignoring the questions and calls for him to come back. He didn't even look backwards as he walked out; not needing too see anyone's concerned face.
Sara watched Duo's retreating back and glanced at Heero. His face was emotionless, but regret flickered faintly in his eyes. She looked at Lissa and saw the look on her face. Catching her eye, she nodded and followed Duo.
Sara walked into the weight room and smiled grimly. At least she had found him.
Duo sat in the corner, knees against his chest, his eyes red-rimmed as he fought tears. He looked up when she walked in, then immediately buried his head back onto his knees.
"Duo…" Sara rushed over to him and pulled him into her arms. She stroked a hand over his hair, running it slightly down the braid. He stiffened slightly, but gave up and relaxed against her, tears flowing freely.
"I can't….he just….oh god…" Duo's voice was punctuated by sobs.
"Duo… it's ok. Tell me what's wrong." Sara felt him tremble against her.
Duo sighed through his tears. His throat felt blocked, like a lump had taken hold there, refusing to let words pass.
Sara kept rubbing his back, silently urging him to let everything out.
He started slowly. "Heero and I have been partners for six years now." As words began to slip past the lump in his throat, he began talking faster.
"The first time we met, I shot him." He smiled fondly at the memories his words evoked. "Twice. Then, I saved his life. Anyway, over the years, I realized I was gay. " Duo shook his head. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't be telling you this."
"Duo, please. You need to get it off your chest. I promise not to tell anyone. I'm just here to offer you support." Sara pulled him in tightly.
Duo sighed and continued. "Over that first year, I felt strange being around my partner, the one I'm supposed to be the most comfortable with. I started to realize how attractive he was, with his wild hair always falling in front of those cold blue eyes. The strength behind my feelings for Heero scared me, so I ran. I disappeared for awhile, unable to deal with my emotions. I still helped them when they needed me, but I would go my own way afterwards. This went on for a year. Then, one day, I was sitting in my small studio apartment and someone knocks on the door. When I opened it, I almost died of shock. Heero was standing there, waiting for me. He told me he needed me and basically dragged me back to the others. When we got back to the house, everyone hugged me, even Wufei. Ever since then, I've had to hide my feelings from him. It doesn't help that we share a room and that boy has no idea what modesty is." Duo blushed. "You hate me now, don't you?"
"Why would I hate you?" Sara pulled back, genuine confusion on her face.
"Um…because I'm gay?" Duo tensed, ready for her to say that she did hate him.
"You know, Quatre thought that too. Lissa told me. Do we seem like we would hate you just because of your sexual preference?" Sara looked at him, her eyes filled with humor and compassion.
Duo looked up at her hopefully. "You mean you really don't care?"
"Not at all. I've known guys who were gay for a long time. It never bothered me. Why should it start now?"
Duo's smile grew and he threw his arms around Sara. She hugged him tightly and began forming a plan in her head.
Lissa waited one minute after Sara walked out of the room and then stood, walking over behind Heero. Ignoring the glare he was sending her way, she latched onto his ear and dragged him from the room.
"Omae o korosu." Heero glared at Lissa again, after she let go of his ear. She had dragged him into the living room.
"What in all hell do you think you're doing?" Lissa glared right back.
"…"
"That's right, because you don't know. Why do you treat Duo like crap? He obviously only wants to be your friend and you push him away at every turn. What's your problem?" Lissa was yelling as she stood over him.
Heero's glare softened as he listened to her, but he was still glaring.
"Heero, you have to learn to accept people. Why won't you accept Duo?" Lissa stood, tapping her foot, waiting for his answer. "Well?" Her foot was tapping out a staccato beat on the floor as she waited.
"I… I do accept him. Duo is my…friend." Heero's glare faded entirely as he listened to the words coming out of his own mouth.
"Your friend? But you treat him horribly. Whenever you glare at him or act like an asshole, his entire face falls before he makes a joke. Have you ever noticed that before?"
"No." The look that crossed Heero's face was a mix of sorrow, shock, and torment.
"You really should pay more attention to him. He's dying for a little friendship from you." Lissa spun and strode out of the room.
Ten minutes later, Duo and Sara were back at the table. Duo's eyes had scanned the room and he sighed when he realized Heero was not there.
Sara caught Lissa's eye again and winked. Lissa nodded in acknowledgement and looked at Aneliya. She grimaced slightly, and then inclined her head in agreement.
"Boys, we'll be right back. We have to have a 'girls only' meeting." Lissa stood, followed immediately by Sara and Aneliya.
Lissa led the way into one of the bedrooms on the second floor.
"Okay, guys. Project GHaDT has to start now!" Lissa smiled, seeing the confusion on Aneliya's features.
"Project GHaDT? What's that?"
"It's short for Get Heero and Duo Together." Lissa explained calmly.
"Heero and Duo? They would make an awesome couple." Aneliya looked up in excitement as she realized what they would be doing.
"Girls, we need to start with Project GHaDT. I have an idea for what we can do, starting tonight." Lissa leaned in, urging Sara and Aneliya to do the same. Smiling conspiratorially, she whispered her plan to them.
The boys looked up as Aneliya, Lissa, and Sara walked back into the room, evil grins spread across each of their faces.
"Hey. What's with the grins?" Duo looked at each nervously.
"We're just happy. Girl's only meeting went well." Sara said by way of explanation.
"What did you guys have planned for tonight? We don't really feel like staying in, and since we recently moved here, we feel the need to discover this town's nightlife. You up for it?" Lissa smirked.
Duo's eyes went wide and he looked pleadingly at the other pilots. Trowa and Quatre nodded, knowing the mingling was the best thing for all of them. Wufei groaned, but ended up agreeing. Heero had no opinion.
"Ok, then. It's decided. Why don't you guys go get changed and come back over here when you are ready?" Sara suggested.
"We'll be back soon." Duo bounced out of the house, needing the atmosphere of a club as soon as possible.
The three girls grinned and headed up the stairs to change, leaving the others to trail out of the house slowly.
Twenty minutes later, Duo bounced in the living room of the boys' house, waiting impatiently for the others to finish getting ready. "Are any of you done yet?" He shouted, knowing he wouldn't get a reply.
Surprisingly, he heard a muffled "hn" come from the direction of his and Heero's bedroom, and then the door opened.
Heero opened the door and gaped at the vision Duo presented. His violet eyes gleamed, accented by a thin black line of eyeliner. Tight black leather pants hugged his legs, while a silver shirt clung to his chest. The shirt ended just above his stomach, leaving the smooth skin visible. A small gold cross hung from his neck. Heero's eyes were at last drawn to Duo's hair, which was loose, causing him to catch his breath. A touch of silver and gold glitter added an angelic touch, completing the outfit.
He looked up at a gasp and saw Heero. His violet eyes went wide at the tempting boy before him. Heero's dark brown hair was tousled, as usual, but he had added gel to make it hold its shape when he danced. Acid washed blue jeans seemed to be molded to his muscular legs and hips. Tucked into the jeans was a dark blue silk button down shirt, the top two buttons undone. His smooth chest drew Duo's eye immediately. He noticed a black leather collar on Heero's neck and started to drool.
"Duo, you're ready? You're usually the last one ready… What's going on?"
Duo dragged his eyes away from Heero's chest to look at Quatre, who had just walked into the room.
His blonde hair glittered with brighter golden highlights he must have just added. He wore light blue jeans and a pale green button down shirt. His brilliant blue eyes sparkled as Trowa walked into the room.
The taller, auburn haired boy smiled slightly, his visible green eye sparkling back at his blonde lover. Dark blue jeans hugged his lithe frame. A dark green t-shirt with the sleeves cut off hung from his shoulders.
"Where's Fei-chan?" Duo asked, grateful for the other boys' intrusion so Heero wouldn't catch him drooling.
"Maxwell, my name is Wufei!" The Chinese boy stormed into the room.
"Hey, Waffle, calm down." Duo paused. "Hm.. You look good. You primpin' for someone?"
At tell-tale blush flashed on Wufei's cheeks.
The Chinese boy was wearing tight fitting black jeans and a black tank top. Duo's eyes were drawn to the dragon tattoo that wrapped around Wufei's right arm, the greens, blues, and reds standing out next to Wufei's black attire. His gleaming black hair was loose, brushing his shoulders.
"So, which one is it? Sara? Lissa? Aneliya?"
Wufei blushed deeper as Duo said the last name.
Duo grabbed his chest and stumbled to the side, leaning on Trowa for support. He missed the jealousy that flashed in Heero's eyes as he feigned a heart attack.
"Wu-man, you and Aneliya would make a good couple. Are you going to make a move tonight? Being at a club and all, you'll have the perfect opportunity." Duo stood back up and smiled brightly. "By the way, is everyone ready?" At their nods, Duo flew out the door and across the lawn, his black, knee high boots crushing grass and weeds as he went.
Aneliya stepped out of one of the guests rooms and ran her hand through her hair for the fourth time in five minutes. She was nervous. The Chinese boy had caught her eye, so she had dressed with him in mind. Black jeans were molded to her hips, while a blue and black velvet tank top clung to her torso. Her hair hung loose, brushing her bare shoulders with every movement. Black kohl lined her eyes, accenting their dark color. She nibbled on her lower lip nervously, causing it to shimmer in the light. It glinted with a blue-silver color. She rubbed her hands on her pants, a nervous gesture and walked into the living room where Sara and Lissa already waited. She looked over her two friends and smiled. Both their outfits were fun, as always.
Sara stood in front of the television, pacing as she waited for the boys to show up. Her long auburn hair sparkled with silver glitter that matched her eye shadow. Her eyes were rimmed in black, making them seem bigger than they were. The light brown/green color of her eyes was accented by a tight green tank top that only helped to accentuate her curves. Every so often, when Sara turned the right way, Aneliya caught a glimpse of the phoenix tattoo on Sara's right shoulder. A short black leather shirt showed off her long legs, which were encased in platform boots that ended at her knee. She flashed Aneliya a smile when she entered the room, but continued pacing, an impatient cloud hanging over her like her vanilla perfume.
Lissa leaned against the wall near Sara, completely relaxed. Her skirt was similar to Sara's except it was supple suede. It flowed along her skin like water. A shimmering halter top ended an inch above the shirt, allowing the silver and purple star at her belly button to shine in the light. That same purple lined her eyes, contrasting the orange and blue of her eyes (1). The silver was echoed off the multiple piercings in her ears. Her hair caught Aneliya's attention, the intricacy behind it making her gasp. At least three braids were entwined, forming a crown of sorts on her head. Another three looped on the back of her head, flat against it, creating swirls of hair. A final three hung down her back, swaying as she shook her head at Sara's antics.
"I'm guessing we're all set to go and we're just waiting for the boys…" Aneliya asked hesitantly.
"Where are they? They should be here already, they're men. They don't need massive amounts of time to get ready. They are SO dead when they get here." Sara continued her pacing, wearing a line into the carpet on the living room floor.
"Um, hon, they are gay, at least, four of them are. I'm not sure about Wufei. Gay men take longer because they are actually worried about their appearances." Lissa stated; her eyes closed as she rested against the wall.
Sara glared at Lissa, not caring in the least as to why they were late. They were going clubbing and she was READY. The boys needed to move their asses so she could get to the club and dance.
Aneliya looked up as the front door was flung open and an even more gorgeous version of Duo raced into the house, followed by his other breath taking friends.
Sara stopped pacing when Duo ran in and almost started drooling. He looked… delicious. She sighed when she remembered he was gay. All the good ones always were.
Lissa gasped as Wufei, the last of the boys, entered the house. They were making her want to melt.
It was silent as everyone stared at each other. Aneliya couldn't peel her eyes away from Wufei. She wanted to make a move, but didn't know how. He didn't seem interested anyway.
Quatre watched silently from the shelter of Trowa's arms. He almost laughed out loud when he saw Aneliya staring at Wufei. She didn't realize that he was watching her out of the corner of his eye.
"Are we ready? Good, let's go." Sara said without waiting for an answer. She grabbed her leather trench coat, slipping it over her shoulders and made a dash for the front door. She was out the door and by the cars before anyone even realized she had spoken.
When they finally made it out of the house, Sara turned to them, a puzzled look on her face.
"Um, guys? What car are we going to take?"
End part 5
1) I honestly know someone with blue eyes that are lined with orange…and yes, her name is Lissa…. :)