Pairings: 1+2 so far

Rating: PG…as of now…..

Disclaimer: I own nothing, most especially the Gundam Wing boys…if I did….well…I certainly wouldn't be writing stories about them!

Author's Note: Uummm…so I have to admit that I'm an idiot. This chapter has been sitting around, collecting dust. I'm really really sorry!

College Life

Part 2

By: Gaia

An hour and a half later, I had moved everything into the room, with the help of Quatre and my parents. Heero had left as soon as he was sure that Quatre and I were fine together.

My parents hugged me and told me to have a good time, but be safe and left.

I sighed and looked around. I had a lot of unpacking to do and I definitely had to decorate the stark white walls.

"Your parents seem nice." Quatre had walked over to where I was and smiled brightly at me.

"They can be." There was an awkward silence and Quatre moved back to his side of the room.

"I hope we can be friends. I really think that we could be. We have very similar personalities. I'm not sure about our other roommate, but you never know. And here I go rambling again. I do that when I'm nervous…"

"Quatre, calm down. You have no reason to be nervous. I know for a fact that we'll get along great. These colleges look at what you are like and match you to people they think will work well with you. It'll be fine." I smiled, walked over to him, and patted him on the head gently.

He smiled back and I went back to my side and started unloading boxes and bags. He put music on and laid down on his bed with a book.

I danced slightly as I unloaded the boxes.

I was still dancing when a short Chinese man entered the room, a duffel back slung over his shoulder and carrying a large box. He placed them on the only empty bed and turned around, his hand extended to me.

"Duo Maxwell, I presume. I'm Wufei Chang."

I shook his hand and couldn't help noticing that he was rather good-looking, but not as good-looking as the man standing in the doorway again.

"Heero, you're back. Will we be seeing you often?" Quatre asked, looking up from his book.

Heero grunted. "I live right down the hall." With that, he turned and went back downstairs to help others sign in.

"So, Wufei… How are you?" I asked, hopeful that the boy would lose the pinched look on his face. It seriously looked like he had just taken a large bite of lemon.

"I'm fine." He turned to walk out of the room.

"Do you want any help unloading your stuff from your car?" I asked hesitantly and he paused.

"Help would be appreciated."

After having finished moving Wufei in, he and I started unpacking and Quatre sat down with his book.

As I began putting away my clothes, I became aware of the nervous tension that lay thick in the room. I paused and looked back and forth between my two roommates.

Quatre was sitting on the edge of his bed and, when I looked at him, he got up and closed the door.

"I…" Quatre coughed. He blushed and went back to his bed.

Wufei was holding a few books in his hands, having paused in the act of unpacking them and putting them on his desk.

Quatre cleared his throat and faced us, wringing his hands. "I want to get this out in the open before you guys find out by mistake. I think it's best if you know now, just in case you want to move out or…"

I interrupted him, "Quatre, take a deep breath." I paused and, only after he did as he asked, I continued, "Now, just tell us. I'm sure it will be fine."

Quatre took another deep breath and said, "I'm gay." He blushed bright red and turned away from us.

I snorted. "And? The problem is?"

Wufei looked at Quatre. "I thought you were going to say you were terminally ill or had seizures."

"You guys really don't mind? You'll be comfortable living with me, even knowing that I'm gay?" He asked nervously.

"Quatre, I have to admit something. I was definitely eyeing our RA. His ass is just… perfection." I winked at him.

Wufei laughed quietly. "It's rather funny that they managed to get three gay men into one room."

"Wufei, Duo, I can't believe this." Quatre exclaimed, laughing.

"I just have to say, if you two try to dress me up or any of that stupid shit, I will hurt you." Wufei said.

I laughed. "I promise I won't do anything like that." I had my back turned to Quatre, so he saw my crossed fingers.

"Yeah, me either." Quatre said and giggled.

Later that night, we were all settled in and each relaxing when I remembered the packet I had to hand in.

"Oh, crap. That packet! I forgot to sign it and give it back!" I said as I rustled through papers, trying to find it. When I did find it, I whipped it out and signed it quickly. "Have you guys brought yours over already?"

"Not yet." They answered at once.

"Do you want me to take them?" I asked.

"You just want another chance to ogle Heero, don't you?" Quatre giggled as he handed over his packet.

Wufei handed his to me, ignoring my blush, and said, "Thank you, Duo."

I walked out of the room, through the suite, and knocked on Heero's door.

A feminine voice called out, "Come in!" My heart clenched even as I pasted a smile on my face. The door swung open to reveal a tall girl with thick, black hair and vivid blue eyes. When the light hit her hair, I could see dark green highlights. She smiled at me and I gave up hope of Heero being interested in me.

"Hi. Can I help you?" She asked sweetly.

"Um… I just wanted to give these to Heero. My roommates and I signed them. I didn't mean to interrupt." I held them out to her, but instead of taking them from me, she stepped out of the way and ushered me in.

Heero sat at his computer and looked up at me from where he was sitting. "Hello, Duo."

I held out the forms to him and he took them from me, a small smile on his face.

I couldn't help the responding smile that spread across my face, but it faltered as a tan hand clasped Heero's shoulder and the girl spoke.

"So, Heero, are you going to introduce us or are you going to leave me hanging?"

"Sorry, Setsy. Duo, this is Setsuna Bishop, one of the RA's of Lawson Hall. Setsuna, this is Duo Maxwell, one of the boys that live in the triple in my suite."

Setsuna held out her hand to me and I shook it.

"Call me Setsy." She said.

"It was very nice to meet you, Setsuna. Well, I should go back to my room. Bye." I waved as I left the room.

As I walked, I heard Setsuna talk quietly to Heero. "So, that was Duo, huh? He's cute."

I walked back into my room, head hanging dejectedly, and flopped down onto my bed.

"What's wrong, Duo? You should be happy after seeing Heero." Quatre said as he came over to my bed.

"I just found out that he has a girlfriend." I moaned.

Quatre sat on the edge of my bed and pulled me into a hug. "Did he say she was his girlfriend?" He asked.

"Well, no, but I could tell by the way they acted together. She had her hands on him and he didn't mind." I was whining now, but I didn't care.

"Duo, look at me." he pulled my chin up. "Until you have verbal confirmation that they are a couple, you have every right to flirt with him. Or until this girl decides to get nasty." Quatre grinned at me.

"You know, if he is in a relationship with her, you have every right to make him question his sexuality." Wufei stated from his desk.

"Alright, so we need a plan." Quatre said enthusiastically.

"A plan?" I asked.

"Yes, a plan to convince Heero that he needs to question his sexuality. Okay, so… Wear clothes that emphasize your ass and muscles. Play with your braid. Flirt with him as much as possible. Um… Other than that, you have free reign." Quatre said with glee.

End of Part 2.

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