Okay, let me explain the parings for those of you who aren't familier with it.

1x2 > Heero and Duo

1xR > Heero and Relena

3x4 > Trowa and Quatre

5x4 > Wufei and Quatre

5x3 > Wufei and Trowa

6x4 > Zechs and Quatre

6xN > Zechs and Noin

2x4 > Duo and Quatre

Okay, I hope you enjoy! And please feel free to comment!

In the Heart of Death

I love you…

Is this really it? I can't believe it's been three years…It doesn't feel like that long. We've had a lot of good memories over those years. I don't know if I could be any luckier to have found him…Heero Yuy…

Duo Maxwell lay awake in bed with the strong arms of Heero Yuy wrapped around him. He could hear Heero's soft snores and it comforted him. He always felt safe in Heero's arms…which is why he felt so guilty for his current thoughts. No matter how much he cared for Heero, no matter how many good times they've had, he couldn't get his mind off of the one he really loved; the one he had loved for the last three years: Quatre Raberba Winner.

Duo could remember when he met Quatre. He was so cute and innocent. Duo had fallen for him right away. Those few months during the war that he lived with Quatre were both agony and ecstasy. He loved being able to see him everyday but he hated not being able to touch him, hold him…

Duo tried to shake off the memory and remind himself he was with Heero. Then he remembered when and why he and Heero had begun to date. He had gained a small crush on the Perfect Soldier when they had lived together and Duo was salvaging both of their Gundam's after Heero's attempt at killing Relena. While Heero never really said much, they had started a pretty decent friendship. It wasn't until later, when Heero rescued Duo from the OZ headquarters, that they began to talk. Duo confessed to Heero that he was in love with Quatre but seeing how Quatre and Trowa behaved around each other, he didn't think he had a chance. Heero, while not particularly good with love, agreed to help him.

Duo felt himself tearing up. It was only shortly after that when he learned about the relationship between Quatre and Trowa. They both seemed quite happy together and Duo couldn't bring himself to hurt either of them. He fell into Heero's arms and before he knew it, they were a couple. Heero knew nothing about love or relationships but Duo had agreed to help him. The relationship had started as a "rebound" but it has lasted for three years.

Duo sighed and snuggled closer to Heero. He still couldn't believe how warm the 19 year old ex-soldier was when they slept. Somehow, it made him better to have Heero there. It made it easier for him to forget Quatre.

…but I haven't forgotten him…Duo thought sadly. He felt guilty for thinking of Quatre. He felt like Heero deserved better than that. He also felt that Quatre and Trowa were quite happy together. He didn't want to hurt anyone, but he wasn't sure if he could help it.

Heero moved behind him and squeezed Duo closer.

"You need to sleep." Heero whispered into Duo's ear.

Duo nodded. "I know…"

Heero paused for a moment and then sighed. "You're…you're thinking about him again…aren't you?"

Duo's eyes widened and he turned around to look Heero in the eyes. Frightened violet eyes stared back into Prussian blue ones. Duo sighed and snuggled his head into Heero's chest.

"Yes…I'm…I'm sorry Heero."

Heero held Duo tighter and grunted. "Hn" Then he reached down and pulled Duo's chin up to look at him. "It's alright. I…I guess it was meant to happen."

Duo frowned. "I never wanted to hurt you, Hee-chan."

Heero nodded. "I know Duo. You haven't. I…I knew when we got together that it was only for comfort. I…I didn't intend for it to last this long."

Duo chuckled darkly and smiled. "Yeah…I guess I didn't either." He looked deep into Heero's eyes. "I never regretted it though…our time together." He said softly.

Heero smiled. "Neither have I." He leaned in a kissed Duo softly. "No matter what happens Duo…I want you to know something…"

Duo smiled. "What?"

Heero smiled in return, the same smile that he had only recently discovered; the same smile that Duo loved. "Aishitaru…" He said softly.

Duo's eyes widened. Even after three years together, Heero had never once said those words to him before.

"You…you love me?" Duo stuttered.

Heero nodded. "I'm sorry I never said it before…I was…afraid."

Duo couldn't help it; he laughed. "Heero Yuy afraid of…me?"

Heero blushed and smiled. "Hai."

Duo smiled. "I guess I didn't see that coming."

"I'm sorry. I don't know what will happen to us, Duo. But I just needed you to know that." Heero said and laid back down.

Duo curled up with him and shut his eyes. The room was silent for a moment and then Duo cleared his throat. "Heero?"

"Hn"

"…I love you too."

Heero smiled and cuddled Duo tighter in his arms.

Duo groaned and threw his arm over to where he thought Heero was to find nothing but a pillow. He opened his eyes and looked around the bedroom. Heero was no where to be found. Duo groaned again and sat up, rubbing the sleep from his eyes. He looked around again and still, no Heero, but now that his senses were slightly more awake, he could hear clinking outside the door. He swung his feet over the side of the bed just as the door opened. Heero was standing in the door with a tray in his hands. He smiled at Duo and walked into the room.

"I've…made you breakfast." He said hesitating slightly.

Duo looked at him suspiciously. "Uhh…thanks." He moved back to the bed as Heero sat the tray in front of him.

He straightened up and watched Duo pull the silver cover off. Underneath was a large place of bacon, pancakes, hash browns and two eggs with a glass or orange juice, just they way Duo liked them. Duo smiled and looked up at Heero.

"All of my favorites…" He frowned. "Is something wrong, Hee-chan?"

Heero sat down on the edge of the bed and looked at Duo. "Duo…I…"

Duo put his fork down and moved the food away from him. "What's wrong…"

"Duo…do you remember the conversation we had last night?"

Duo nodded.

"Well…" Heero swallowed hard.

Duo reached forward and touched his hand. "You can tell me anything, Hee-chan." He smiled.

Heero smiled too. He couldn't help it when Duo looked so innocent. "Duo…I…I think I'm…"

Duo sat up and looked at him. "You think you're what, Heero?"

Heero sighed and sat up to look him straight in the eyes. "I think I'm straight."

Duo blinked. "You…are?" Then it dawned on him. He smiled widely. "Relena?"

Heero blushed and looked down.

"Oh Heero that's great!" Duo exclaimed and hugged his friend.

Heero, surprised by the reaction, remained stiff. He looked at Duo. "You…You're not upset?"

Duo pulled back and smiled. "Of course not! I kinda thought you were. I mean, you're always staring at Relena. I'm happy for you!" He beamed.

Duo was a little confused why this news made him so happy. Maybe it was because now Heero could have a relationship he deserved. Or maybe it was because it left him free to pursue Quatre…Duo silently scolded himself. He couldn't have Quatre. Quatre was with Trowa. He smiled at Heero.

"I'm glad you can have someone who loves you the way you deserve to be loved." He said.

Heero smiled and looked into Duo's eyes. "I'm sorry that…" He paused.

Duo shook his head. "No. We both know that we were hurting during the war. We had fun, right?"

Heero nodded. "Hai…we did." He leaned in and brushed his lips against Duo's softly. When Heero pulled back, Duo was nearly out of breath. "…One last time…" He whispered and blushed again.

Duo smiled. He loved watching the Perfect Soldier blush. He just looked so cute. "Yeah…one last time." He said and hugged Heero close.

Heero returned the hug and then looked at him. "I really do love you, Duo. But…I just…"

Duo chuckled. "Hey, you'll always be my best friend, Heero Yuy."

Heero smiled at Duo's light-heartedness. "As will you be mine, Duo Maxwell."