It's been a while, but I'm back. This story has a mind of its own apparently because I just keep changing and adding stuff but I am determined to make it all work out in the end. Enjoy.

Duo was so proud of himself. He had convinced Quatre to let him drive him home everyday so that way Quatre didn't have to take the bus and walk the rest of the way home. This way he could spend more time with Quatre even if it was just an extra fifteen minutes.

Duo kept telling himself he was not obsessed with Quatre. That he just wanted to spend more time with him because they were friends and he wanted to know more about him. But Quatre didn't say too much about himself, so he had to think of a way to get Quatre to open up to him. And what better way than a movie fest?

Duo grinned over at Quatre in the passenger's seat as he waited at the light. "Hey Quatre?"

"Hm?"

"Do you celebrate Halloween?"

"Halloween?" Quatre shrugged. "I don't dress up and trick or treat if that's what you're asking."

Duo stepped on the gas as the light turned green. "Well I know it's a couple of weeks away, but I was wondering if you didn't have plans, maybe you would….you know….want to spend it with me."

Quatre looked over at Duo, but Duo was staring intently on the road. "What did you have in mind exactly?"

Duo gripped the steering wheel tighter. Why the hell was he so nervous? Why did Quatre have this effect on him? Why could he be cool and calm at times and then a nervous, shaky wreck the other times when talking to Quatre? It was really frustrating.

"Duo?"

Duo snapped out of his musing and grinned over at Quatre, trying to regain his calmness. "Well my parents always go out of town to this big costume party so I'm at the house all by myself. I usually just rent a bunch of horror movies and pig out on junk food while I pass out candy to the trick or treaters."

Quatre nodded slowly. "You're all by yourself? What about Heero and the others?"

"Wufei boycotts anything and everything to do with Halloween. He doesn't go into detail why he hates it, but he's not a fan. And Trowa and Heero each go to their mom's so I'm home alone."

Duo glanced at Quatre and started to ramble. "I mean, if you're busy that's fine. I was just wondering. I don't mind being by myself. Movies entertain me."

Duo mentally slapped himself. Great, just tell Quatre that you're a lonely boy with no life that spends his time watching horror movies on the couch.

"Do I have to dress up?" Quatre asked.

"Huh?"

"If I come over, do I have to dress up?" Quatre repeated.

"Oh right. Dress up." Was Quatre really considering it? "Nope. I just want you and your great personality."

Quatre smiled. "I'll be there."

"So what did you think?" Duo asked after the movie was over.

Quatre looked over at Duo with wide eyes. "Is that really possible? I mean can a cell phone really be shoved down a person's throat like that? And can a person survive with a hole in their head for that long?"

Duo chuckled as he turned to face Quatre and stretched his arm across the back of the couch. "It's just a movie, Quatre. It's not meant to be taken seriously."

"I know. I know. But still. Some movies are based off true events. It'll be just my luck that I would get stranded in the middle of nowhere with a psycho lurking around."

Duo shook his head. "Nothing like that would happen to you. The chances of that are minute."

"No it's possible. Even if it's a small chance. Things like that can happen."

Duo conceded and nodded. "That may be true, but I don't think you have to worry about anything like that."

"You sound really confident about that."

Duo grinned. "Yep I am. And you want to know why I'm so sure?"

"Yes. Please enlighten me." Quatre said turning towards Duo and bringing his legs up underneath him on the couch.

"Because you're going to have a strong, courageous, and utterly faithful boyfriend to protect you."

Quatre rolled his eyes. "That's what you came up with?"

"Well yeah…You like my answer don't you?"

Quatre couldn't help but smile at Duo. "Yeah I kinda do."

"Ha! I knew you would."

"Unfortunately that's very unlikely to happen."

"Huh? Why is that?" Duo asked confused.

Quatre gave a little shrug. "I'm not really good boyfriend material."

Now it was Duo's turn to roll his eyes. "Come on, really? That's all you got?"

"It's true. But that's okay. I have learned to accept it."

Duo thought Quatre was joking, but the look in those blue eyes told him he was serious.

Duo scooted closer to Quatre. "You really think that?"

"Trust me Duo. Besides I can be content with just having friends. And you are by far the greatest friend I have ever had. You really mean a lot to me Duo." Quatre reddened slightlyat the admission. But he really meant it.

Duo smiled at Quatre's kind words. "Thank you Quatre. That's really nice of you to say that. I didn't know you felt that way."

Quatre tried to prevent the blush that was spreading across his face, but he couldn't stop it.

"You know Quatre, you have a lot of great qualities."

"Oh please Duo, you don't have to lie to me."

"I'm being serious, which is why I'm surprised you think so little of yourself."

Duo brushed some of Quatre's hair back from his face. "Quatre you're beautiful, smart, caring, considerate and so much more. Anyone would be proud to be your boyfriend."

Duo was so focused on him and it made him feel special. Quatre remembered the last time someone looked at him like that and it turned out horrible. But Duo was different, right? He wouldn't ever hurt him on purpose. They were friends.

"Duo…"

"I would be proud to be your boyfriend. I could make you happy, if you let me."

Quatre's eyes widened at the confession. He really didn't really know what to say to that. Duo was wonderful in so many ways and he couldn't deny the fact that the thought of being Duo's boyfriend was appealing. Then that would mean he could finally touch Duo like he wanted. Kiss him like he wanted.

Duo started to lean in closer as he softly brushed his thumb against Quatre's cheek. He hadn't the faintest clue where he was getting his courage from to act on his feelings, but he couldn't stop himself. Duo wanted Quatre and now was the perfect opportunity to show how much Quatre meant to him.

Duo's touch was gentle on his cheek and Quatre found his eyes closing of their own accord. He felt Duo's soft lips upon his and melted. The kiss was so gentle and loving. Duo was ecstatic that Quatre was letting him kiss him that he pressed forward a little more insistently. Quatre felt Duo's hand thread through his hair pulling him closer and Quatre immediately jerked back.

"Quatre what-"

Knock Knock Knock

Quatre jerked away even further from Duo hearing the loud banging on the front door.

"Shit." Duo cursed as he ran a hand over his face. His heart was about to beat out of his chest. It's not like they were doing anything bad, but being interrupted like that made him felt like it. He looked over at Quatre who was breathing hard, staring at his balled up hands in his lap.

Duo was about to say something, but the knocking on the door started again. "I should get that…"

Quatre just nodded stiffly and Duo shuffled to the front door not even bothering to put on Halloween mask he had been using all night to scare the children.

Quatre was thankful that Duo left the room. Now he had a chance to gather his wits.

Though Quatre knew it was Duo's gentle hand touching him, he couldn't help remembering how at one time it was a rough hand yanking him around by his hair, forcing him to do things he didn't want to. Quatre closed his eyes trying to erase the memories, but that only made them stronger as he could see the face of his tormentermore clearly.

He shook his head trying to think about something else instead. Anything else, but his past. That's the reason he couldn't be with Duo. Though he wanted Duo, very badly in fact, he knew Duo deserved someone better. Someone who didn't have so much emotional baggage that nightmares kept him up most nights. Someone who could talk freely about his past. Someone who wasn't afraid of another's touch.

Duo had become a stable presence in Quatre's life and Quatre didn't want to lose that. He would have to find a way to make Duo understand he just wanted to be friends and nothing more.

Duo sighed on his way back to the living room. He was thrilled that he actually got the opportunity to kiss and it seemed like Quatre was enjoying it, but when Quatre pulled back he saw fear in those blue eyes.

Duo sat back on the couch, leaving enough room between them so Quatre wouldn't feel smothered.

"Quatre."

"I'm sorry Duo."

"No. No it was my fault. I shouldn't have pressured you like that."

Quatre turned and faced Duo "I….Duo this isn't going to work out."

"Please let me explain."

"Listen Duo, I like you a lot. I really do, but I just want to be friends. That's it." It pained Quatre to have to say that, but he knew it was for the best. He couldn't be with Duo, no matter how much he wanted to.

Duo tried to keep the disappointment off of his face. Quatre was just startled, if he could explain everything would be okay.

"We don't have to be just friends, Quatre. There is something here between us. I feel it and I know you feel it too. We can work this out and give this a try. I know I was being pushy and I'm sorry. We can take it slow."

"It's not you Duo. It's me." Quatre cringed at how cliché that sounded but it really was true. "Trust me Duo. It wouldn't work out between us. I know."

"You can't be sure that his won't work out."

Quatre placed a hand on Duo's knee and forced a smile. "Duo, please. Your friendship means so much to me and I just want to keep it that way. Please."

Duo looked at Quatre's hand on his knee and sighed. He wanted Quatre. He had come to terms with that and he thought he was making progress into getting closer to him. And even though Quatre said he just wanted to stay friends he wanted to work to change Quatre's mind.

"Quatre please. I like you. A lot. I won't force you to do anything you're not ready for. Just give me a chance."

Quatre felt tears beginning to form in his eyes at Duo's plea. He didn't want Duo to upset. Especially over something he did, but he knew this was for the best.

"Duo, you'll find someone who will be right for you, but it's not me. I'm sorry Duo. I really am, but I can't do this. I just want to be friends, but I understand if that's too much to ask. "

Duo took a look at Quatre's teary face and caved. If Quatre only wanted to be friends, then so be it. Who was he to pressure Quatre into something he didn't want? That wouldn't be fair.

"Okay, Quatre. If that's what you want."

Quatre let out a shaky breath. "Thank you, Duo" Quatre hugged the brunette tightly. "Thank you."

Duo felt his heart crumble as he hugged Quatre back. "Yeah. No problem."

I got the movie scenes from the film "See No Evil" Its been a while since I've seen the movie, but thats what I remember from watching it. Then again my memory isn't great so that might not have happened in that movie at all...I should check that out, but anyway. There will be another update before another year rolls around. I don't know where the time went. But more drama and more insight into Quatre's past is coming up soon.