Chapter Three

Lost and Found

His Hair was shorter a lot shorter than it use to be but his eye's were the same Blue bright like the sky with out a cloud in sight. Other than his hair he hadn't changed much to say the least.

Hansom , charming and sexy. The only other man to make Duo weak in the knee's.

Trowa and Quatre stood to the side watching Duo's expression change from shock to Sadness almost. Quatre looked up to Trowa concern written all over his face as if maybe they had made a mistake.

There standing in front of Duo stood Zech's a smile on his face. A sparkle in his eye's. Duo knew back in the war Zech's had a thing for him but didn't think he'd ever act on it. But here he was standing before him his heart on his sleeve. Duo didn't know what to say or do he was at a lose for word's. He was fund of Zech's but not in that way. He forced a smile on his face a drew him into a hug. After a moment or two he pulled back

" It's good to see you again " Duo said with a smile on his face

" Yes it's been along time " Zech's said

" Um.. Yeah Hi Im Danny " Danny butted in his face glowing

" Oh Sorry Zech's this is my friend Danny , Danny this is Zech's a old friend from the war " Duo inter duce.

" Pleasure's Mine " Zech's greeted holding out his hand

" Oh no the pleasure is all mine " Danny said taking Zech's hand shaking it firmly

" So you're the man behind the mask ne? " Danny asked

Zech's just smiled at Duo confirming that he in fact was the masked man. Duo looked away slightly not wanting to make eye contact.

Silence fell over the group for a few moment's before Danny broke through

" I know you're here for Duo But would you care to dance? " Danny asked with hopeful eye's

Zech's smiled and nodded his head letting Danny lead him to the dance floor. Duo whom was relieved that the awkward moment was over for the time being Turned to Quatre and Trowa.

" Zeck's...? " Duo said half ass glaring at them

" he like's you and you too seemed to get along fine back in the day.. Seemed like a good idea at the time " Trowa said firmly

" I like him as a friend but nothing more...But damn it's a shame he cut his hair " Duo said smiling

Quatre just laughed while Trowa just nodded his head in agreement

" So how do you suggest I get out of this mess you caused me? With out hurting his feeling's? " Duo asked

" I...Don't think you're going to half to worry about that" Trowa stated looking over Duo's shoulder. Duo turned slightly looking over his shoulder and seen Danny and Zech's dancing. They looked like a happy little couple both laughing and holding each other closely. Duo smiled he knew Danny fancied Zeck's from the moment Danny laid eye's on Zeck's and happy that Zeck's looked content with Danny's company.

" It seem's you lost you're blind date " Trowa stated after Zeck's and Danny didn't stop at that song and went on to dance a few more song's.

" Im glad Save's me the trouble of having to tell Zeck's im not interested " Duo said grinning

" Well our little plain just went up in smoke " Quatre said frowning

" Quatre Im fine I don't need a man in my life " Duo stated placing his hand on Quatre's shoulder.

" How about a girl " Quatre asked grinning ear to ear

" Thank's but no thank's " Duo laughed

" Well I tried " Quatre said

Just as the night was coming to an end Danny and Zeck's walked back over to where the guy's were standing both smiling

" Im gonna give Zeck's a ride home " Danny said

" Ya'll are leaving I guess " Quatre asked

" Yeah I have a early meeting in the morning " Zeck's said placing his wine glass down

" Alright I'll talk to you later Danny , It was good seeing you again Zeck's " Duo said holding out his hand

" Zeck's smiled taking Duo's hand and pulling him into a hug

" Sorry I didn't get to spend some time with you to night but You're friend here kept me pretty busy to night " Zeck's said nodding towards Danny a smile on his face

" That's fine im sure we can catch up some other time " Duo suggested

" Yeah we should " Zeck's stated saying good bye to the other's Him and Danny left

Soon other's began to follow suit and say thanks and wish them a merry Christmas before leaving.

After about an hour or so the ballroom was empty all but The three men.

Duo flopped down on a chair taking a long sip of his wine.

" Well at least Danny landed a guy " Duo said grinning

" You'd land a guy if you'd just open up " Trowa stated

" I open up it's not my fault no one interest's me " Duo stated

" Lower you're stander's No one can compete with Heero " Quatre said looking Duo in the eye's

Duo just smiled he knew Quatre was right. That was his problem he was always comparing other men to Heero and none compared. To Duo if it wasn't Heero it wasn't any body He knew it was stupid but he couldn't help how he felt. Heero was his soul mate. Even if Heero didn't feel the same way

" Well I guess I better get home if im gonna get up early enough to be here on time in the morning " Duo said standing up

" Yeah well you better be here on time I don't want to wait any longer than I half to , to open my gift's up " Trowa said laughing nogging Quatre slightly in the side

Quatre and Duo laughed They said their good bye's and Duo made his way to his car. He stood by his door debating whether or not he should drive or call a cab . He felt a tad bit tipsy. He opened his door and sled into the driver's seat. Leaving the door open. He took a deep breath and started the car. Just as he was about to shut the door a body blocked the door. Duo looked up but couldn't see his face.

" Excuse me But I'd like to shut me door " Duo stated a little annoyed He leaned forward to get a look at the man blocking him from shutting the door.

Suddenly Duo felt nauseous , anxious and overwhelmed at the same time

" You've had a lot to drink to night , I don't think you should be driving " The man stated

Duo simple stared and for a moment he thought he was gonna throw up. Either because he had to much to drink or because of who was standing in front of him or both.

" He...Heero " Duo stuttered

TBC

A/N: Don't you just love them cliff hanger's:: Laugh's evilly ::

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