"Zechs.... I..."
This wasn't fair. Duo wanted Zechs to be happy, but didn't want to dance with him in front of thousands of people; from OZ, his school, and especially Heero.
"I.. really..."
Duo was desperate. He couldn't even see Zechs' eyes anymore. His eyes searched for some escape route.
And then, a miracle happened.
"Excuse me, Mr. Marquise? I was informed you wanted to dance?"
Duo and Zechs turned to the voice and recognized the lady. She was the one who gave Zechs the flowers earlier. Zechs cocked his head.
"? Who..-"
"Yes, yes!! He does! Here, let me get out of your way!!!"
Duo nodded and gently pulled the lady in front of Zechs. Before Zechs could say anything, Duo quickly backed away and rushed out of the circle of people.
"... Saved.."
Duo sighed. Talk about timing.
"...Idiot."
Duo twitched his eyebrows and looked up at the boy who was giving him the cold eyes.
"I don't want to hurt his feelings, Yuy. Anyways, what's it to you?"
Duo glared back at Heero.
They both beamed each other for a while, but a cheery voice broke the intense.
"Heero, let's dance!!"
Relena came running and took Heero's arm again. Duo almost chuckled.
"Heero dancing with Queen Relena!? Man, this is classic!! I should've brought the others!!" Heero, who was still staring at Duo, didn't reply. Relena put her hands on her waist.
"Heero. You promised if I tell that lady to dance with Zechs, you'd dance with me."
Heero looked at Relena. Duo looked at Heero.
"... Heero.. You're... the one who told her...."
"Let's go."
Heero snapped and started walking towards the circle. Relena quickly smiled and ran after him.
"If you really don't want to hurt his feelings," Duo heard Heero say, "tell him how you truly feel."
Duo just stood at that spot for a long time. He didn't want to turn around to watch Heero and Relena dance, so he slowly took a step towards the large balcony.
He looked at the large fountain in the garden and realized it was a full moon reflecting on the swiftly flowing water. He tucked his hands in his pocket and hunched his shoulders from the sudden change of temperature from the warm cozy indoors to the freezing winter breeze.
"... He's right.."
After a long pause, he finally sighed.
"He's always right..."
The truth was: Duo actually knew how Zechs felt about him. He just didn't want to admit it because he had no intentions to be in a relationship with Zechs. Heero didn't know, but now, Duo was sure Heero figured it out. He knew how Duo and Zechs felt about each other....
"I don't hate Zechs... I mean,.." Duo turned around to see Zechs smiling at his beautiful dancing partner, "he's kind to everyone, smart, and ....I hate to admit it, but he is good looking.." Duo turned back around to look up at the bright moon. He leaned on the handle and sighed. He liked Zechs, but not the way Zechs liked him. He couldn't imagine Zechs and himself in that kind of relationship. They are too.... mismatched.
Duo smiled when he realized the resemblance between Heero and Zechs.
"Maybe I'm attracted to those intelligent, self righteous, cocky bastard types..."
"You'll catch a cold, idiot."
Duo quickly erased his thoughts and froze. He slowly turned around and tilted his head a little.
"...Weren't you supposed to dance with Relena?"
Heero shrugged and advanced to Duo.
"I only promised her one song."
He stood by Duo and sipped his wine. Duo watched him for a moment and laughed.
"Cocky bastard." "What's so funny?"
Heero glared at Duo. Duo shook his head, but was still laughing.
"It's nothing, really..."
Heero was irritated and wanted to get him back.
Then he smiled wickedly and placed his glass on the handle. He had a perfect plan.
"Ahh.. Heero... You know I hate it when you smile like that.."
Duo saw the glittering sparkles in Heero's eyes and backed away. Duo knew this was when Heero has *something* in mind.
"...Duo."
Heero took Duo's hand just in time. Duo screeched.
"Ahh.. I'm sorry!! I didn't mean to laugh at you.. I-"
Duo was blabbering, trying to get out of this situation. He knew that when Heero's mad, there are no limitations to his abilities. Laughing at his face was a suicide...
But instead of seeing an angry face, Duo saw two very kind eyes and stopped struggling.
"Just follow my lead, princess."
Heero quietly spoke and held Duo's hip and started to dance. Duo's body moved, but his mind was still elsewhere.
"...He.. Heero!! Wha-"
When Duo finally realized what was happening, he shouted and tried to snatch his hand away, but was useless against Heero's monstrous grip.
"Why Duo, you asked me to join you to a dance party, didn't you?"
Heero tilted his head a little, mockingly.
"Then surely, this is what you wanted. Am I wrong?"
Duo opened his mouth to reject, but nothing came out.
He did like Heero and he did ask him to the dance.
"Hmph.. Maybe this is what I wanted.." Duo shrugged and decided to follow Heero's lead. He placed his opened hand on Heero's shoulder. Heero smiled.
"Do you even know how to dance? You're taking your steps too fast, and you're too far apart."
Heero pulled him close and Duo yelped. His chin was on Heero's shoulder now and his cheeks were getting hotter. He felt the shoulders shake a little and figured Heero was giggling.
"Pardon me, Sir Heero," Duo glared up, "but when dancing, I'm usually the one leading."
Heero just smiled down at him and continued dancing. Duo had no idea Heero could dance so gracefully and gently that even he could follow easily. A slow romantic music was being played from the band and Heero's feet were with the rhythm perfectly. The quiet splashing of the fountain could be heard and the bright moon gave them a spotlight that seemed to follow them.
It was like a dream. Duo never thought there would be a day like this and hoped he wouldn't wake up anytime soon. He felt as though he was off the ground, floating.
Duo sighed softly and placed his head on Heero's shoulder. Heero set his chin on Duo's head and closed his eyes. The scent and warmth of Duo was circulating his body and mind. He couldn't explain what this warm feeling he had inside, but he embraced it. He knew he had everything he wanted right here in his arms.
They were forced back to reality by an unhappy voice.
"Heero!"
Heero and Duo froze and turned back to see two figures standing near the door. Relena was crossing her arms, glaring at both of them. Zechs had no expression on his face, but they could tell he was not in a good mood either.
Duo eyed Heero, backing away, but Heero sneered. Duo did not know what to do or say. Heero suddenly snatched his hand and bowed to the angry siblings.
"Nice party. I really enjoyed it."
"Wha-?! HEERO!!!"
Relena screamed. Without warning, Heero and Duo disappeared.
"You could have at least warned me!!"
Duo yelled, being pulled to the parking lot. Heero continued running, but Duo could tell he was smiling without looking at his face.
"What if I landed on my head or something?!"
"Jumping from two stories shouldn't be difficult for you."
Heero unlocked the car doors and shoved Duo in. He quickly got in the driver's seat and started the engine. Heero had suddenly jumped off the balcony, pulling Duo with him. But Duo couldn't argue anymore because Heero knew Duo was always jumping off from his dorm room to go partying late at night.
"...What's the rush? No one's following."
Duo leaned back on his seat.
"Think again."
Heero quickly drove back out of the lot. Duo glanced at the side mirror to see men in black suits running after them.
"It's Relena."
Heero responded and drove off.
Duo looked back to make sure they weren't following anymore.
"Aggressive woman, ain't she?"
Duo sighed deeply. He imagined how it would be like in school tomorrow and thought about skipping.
"You're attending with me tomorrow. You skipped more than twice this semester."
Heero said. Duo turned to Heero in amazement.
"How does he do it?" He turned back to face the front and thought about tomorrow. The first thing he'll hear is Relena's angry voice. And then some taunts from his classmates. And then finally, some questioning from Quatre.
It was going to be hell....
"...You're going to be the death of me, Yuy..."
Duo moaned. But all he could hear was the soft giggle that reminded him of the most wonderful evening he had ever spent in his entire life.
The End
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Ahhh.. I see you're the 1x2 type. I can see ourselves in a great relationship in the future. (wink*)
