Title: How to Catch 'Straight' a Guy

Genre: Romance/ Humor

Rating: T

Disclaimer: I no own

Note: This fic is AU, has OOC, Yaoi, Yuri, and some odd couples. Pairings include: 1x2, 3x4, 5xR and various others. If you are uncomfortable with any of those this is not the fic for you.

Summary: I'm Duo Maxwell, an all in all sexy beast. Just about every girl wants me. Unfortunately for them I'm as straight as the letter 'S'. And unfortunately for me I just so happen to be crushing on the straightest guy in school.


STEP VII: Avoid being Awkward


The shifting of my bed woke me up around 12:20 in the morning. It took me a moment to recognize that extra weight was Wufei.

"What the fuck man?" I mumbled, incoherent and not even bothering to ask why he snuck into my bedroom via my window and was currently getting all cozy in my bed with me.

"Just go to sleep, we'll talk in the morning," Wufei whispered. And for probably the first time in our friendship I seriously took his advice and fell right back into a pleasant dream.


My alarm went off at 6:30, which usually gave me plenty of time to wake up, freshen up, and prep myself up for the upcoming day. My bed was empty, which made me almost believe that Wu sneaking into my room last night was a dream. And I would have thought that too had I not found him in the kitchen having breakfast with Hilde.

I sat down to the pancakes that Hilde had made and began to dig in, pouring syrup on the side of my plate so that I could dip my food. "Pray tell Wu, why did you sneak into my room last night and then proceeded to snuggle me?"

Hilde giggled.

Wufei smirked, "You wished I'd snuggle against you," he joked, "although seriously I snuck in here because this is where my mother thought I spent the night. And I didn't want to technically lie to my mom."

"So where were you really?" Hilde asked, curiosity shining through her blue eyes. She's a pretty nosey person now that I thought about it.

Wu shifted in his seat for a moment or two, seeming to squirm under our gazes, his face turned an interesting shade of pink before he opened his mouth and answered in a low voice, "...I was at Relena's. Almost all night."

Hilde and I both stared at him. Everything seemed to pause and go quiet before my sister took Wufei's hand and grinned at him. "Oh Wufei! You've grown up so fast!" She teased as she squeezed his hand tightly before letting go, a knowing smile on her face.

My own mouth twisted into a Cheshire grin, "Congrats man. Wow," I took in a breath and studied my friend for a bit. He did look a little different. A little more mature almost. It was amazing. When Quatre had gave his virginity to Dorothy (yes, THE Dorothy. The school gossip) back in tenth grade he had a similar look to him.

A part of me knew that if I didn't really know Relena, I would've thought she was easy. But 'Lena wasn't, and this relationship must've been getting serious if she was willing to do that with Wu.

"Looks like you're the only virgin left Duo," Hilde smirked.

I arched an eyebrow at her, "Oh?"

My younger sister shrugged with a knowing look still on her face. If she had sex before me, then I knew for a fact that I was a loser.

We finished the rest of our breakfast in comfortable silence.


Relena accosted me on the way to the lunch room since Quatre went back to the lockers to get something or other.

"What's up Relena?" I asked casually while heading to the ever growing line.

"We have a problem Duo," She frowned at me, her eyebrows furrowed slightly.

I gave her a questioning look, "We do?" I was more that confused. Since when did Relena and I develop a problem? I thought we were pretty cool.

"You're so blind Duo Maxwell," She shook her head at me, and for a moment she reminded of my mother whenever I did something that disappointed her. It made me uncomfortable.

"What did I do?"

Relena let out a heavy sigh, "You and Heero went to the movies yesterday, right?"

"Um, yes?" I answered while moving with the line. Relena continued to stand next to me.

"He put his arm around you, right?" She asked, it felt as if she were spelling out the problem to me like I was some sort of moron. And usually I would say something snarky or sarcastic toward someone who treated me this way, but she was reminding me of my mom so damn much that I was afraid to.

I nodded, "What's your point here 'Lena?"

"My point is, how can you miss such obvious signs Duo?" She arched an eyebrow at me, "I mean, he was practically holding you in the theater!"

I picked up a slice of pizza, a giant cookie, and a water bottle, placing the items on my tray. I noticed how Relena copied me, only getting curly fries instead of pizza. "I did notice."

At this statement she looked a little surprised, "Oh my God! Duo! You're the one wanting to be with him, I know all about your little plan and am even trying to help you. If you hadn't noticed, almost all of us are trying to help you. And the moment he managed to gather the courage to make a move you shot him down?"

We paid for our food easily and began walking to our table, which was located on the other side of the cafeteria.

"He makes me feel awkward Relena. All the time. It's hard for me to act cool around him, and when he put his arm around me I just kind of...froze." I frowned.

My dirty blonde companion groaned, she sounded as if she understood, "Okay, I get it. But if you don't make a move or something soon Duo, Heero's really going to give up on you."

I nodded, and took that piece of information. I didn't even know that Heero liked me that way until Relena said it. Now I'll felt even more awkward, but at the same time empowered. He liked me! It shouldn't be that hard for me to ask him out.

But as Relena and I sat down in our usual spots, I realized that it wouldn't be that easy to ask Heero. I could barely engage him in a proper conversation without messing up and making myself look foolish.

I spent the rest of lunch quietly contemplating a way to show Heero that it was okay to like me and vise versa.


I rejoined the drama whores after school to see exactly what Cathy needed of me. After an hour of working on the lighting and getting everything perfect for opening night, I packed up my stuff and began to leave the school grounds. Like the last time Heero was waiting for me.

"You're gonna make walking me home?" I teased he only gave me a deadpanned look and followed me as we made our away across the football field.

The grass was all slushy due to melted ice, but there was still some solid parts and that had caused me to slip and fall back. Heero managed to catch my arm and prevent me from landing.

"It looks like you need someone to make sure you get home in one piece," He joked. His hand grabbed my other one in order to steady me, it seemed like he was going to let me go once he realize I was balanced, but I kept a firm hold of his hand with my own.

"Erm..."Was the only intelligent thing I could think of saying, I could feel my face flush as I looked down at my shoes before glancing back up at him. I had just realized, not only were we flirting, but I didn't want to let go of him.

His eyes darkened a bit with some unknown emotion, but eventually he gave me a small sheepish smile as the two of us made our way to my house. The walk was done in a comfortable silence, neither of us mentioning the fact that we hadn't let go of each other's hand.

Heero's hand was slightly calloused, but warm and dry. It felt strong, powerful, and safe. I loved the feel of his skin against my own.

We got to my driveway too quick for my liking.

"I'll see you tomorrow. Um...yeah..." I stated lamely, we had yet to let go of each other's hands.

Heero nodded, looking happy, "Yes, tomorrow."

Neither of us made an effort to move. I had a feeling that he wanted to kiss me, and I wanted him to kiss me. It felt like we were moving closer to one another, gravity pushing us together.

My house's garage door opening suddenly, causing us to literally jump apart, a good three feet between us.

Hilde came out of the house, towing her bike next to her. "You're home! Awesome, you can come with me, put your stuff inside and get your bike." She smiled prettily at Heero, "Hi Heero! Walking my brother home? You're such a sweet guy!" She practically gushed.

"Hi Hilde," Heero greeted civilly, he then looked back at me, "I'll see you tomorrow then."

I nodded, "yeah."

With one last secret smile Heero turned around and began to walk back to the school.

"Was I interrupting a moment?" Hilde asked as I passed her to enter the garage.

"Nah, don't worry about it Hil. I'm sure there'll be plenty of other's." I assured her, taking my bike down from the wall rack my dad had put up a long time ago.

My sister smiled sweetly at me, "Good."

I threw my backpack down by the bike rack and moved my black bike next to Hilde's purple one. Not even bothering to ask her where we were going.

"Hey Duo," Hilde started as she closed the garage behind us before catching up to me at the bottom of the driveway, "You made these plans to get Heero, and it looks like they're working. Ever thought of trying to come up with a plan to rule the world?"

I let out a bark of laughter, "Me? Rule the world? Nah, I think Relena would be better at it. She could be Queen of the World!" At this thought we both began to laugh before pedaling off towards whatever destination Hilde led us in.


TBC


Originally Written: 5/2/09

Rewritten: 7/26/12


MLL: Short chapter is short. 4 more chapters left.