Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Christmas Surprises ❯ Rings and Romance ( Chapter 3 )

Disclaimer: I do not own gundam wing or anything to do with it.

Authors note: Pairings = 1x2x1, 3x4x3, 13x5x6, plus many more mentioned. This is Yaoi, plus an added mix of Yuri. Many lemons, limes, and a bit of citrus for flavor. If you DO NOT like slash, then this story is not for you! Just press your lovely back button and have a nice day. Also, thank you Jess for being my muse and co-writer! Umm, I forgot to mention, major OOC on quite a few characters. Not all, but still a few. I suppose, tho, that sex will do that to a person. ^_~ Oh, and slight Relena bashing in the chapters to come. Also, feel free to email me with any questions and such… palomino1702@hotmail.com

Rating: NC-17

Christmas Surprises

Previously; The Gundam gang go on a Christmas vacation to one of Quatre's many cabins. Quatre and Trowa get together, and bring Duo and Heero together also unintentionally. Heero and Quatre find out that their pregnant with Duo and Trowa's children, because of an evil experiment on Dr. J's part. They get teased at the office, and Relena goes after Heero. Now, Duo has an idea…I wonder what that could be, and how dangerous…^_~ and now back to Christmas Surprises.

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Duo grabbed Hilde and Trowa by a wrist and dragged them down to the parking garage. Duo had driven to work in his new black convertible, seeing as how the weather on the earth sphere was being extremely messed up and having temps raise to an unexpected high of ninety. He grinned as he climbed in his car, "C'mon! We are going ring shopping."

Trowa and Hilde both gave him a quizzical look, "Ring shopping? Why?" Trowa asked the grinning death boy.

"Get in. I'll explain on the way."

Trowa and Hilde shrugged and slid into the car. Trowa in front, Hilde in the middle of the backseat. As Duo sped out of the parking garage, Trowa turned to the driver with a raised eyebrow, "Now, please tell me what's going through your head and what is it going to cost me?"

Duo smirked then shrugged, "Well, the cost all depends on how much you love Quatre."

That got Trowa's undivided attention, "Do continue."

Duo stopped at a red light and took a deep breath, "Did you two hear about Relena attacking Heero?"

Both of the other people in the car nodded, "Yeah, it went around fast. Hell, everyone's placing bets on Dorothy's reaction." Hilde said as she leaned forward between the seats.

Duo nodded, "Figures. Anywho, watching that made me realize something. I love Heero more then anything, life itself even. So, I need help picking out an engagement ring," He smiled, "I'm going to propose to Heero."

Duo started driving again as the light turned green.

Trowa nodded, "I feel the same way about Quatre. Hmm…Duo, how would you feel about a double wedding?"

Duo's smile widened, "That would be great but let's get the rings first, ne?" He glanced behind him to Hilde, "Hilde-babe, this is where you come in. I hate to admit it, but I'm going to need help I think. I've never gone shopping for jewelry before."

Hilde shook her head with a laugh, "Is that all? I'd be honored to help you and Trowa. I have a slight feeling you're going to need all the help you can get."

The two in the front seat nodded in agreement. After several more blocks, and another red light, "Just can't win." Duo muttered as he rolled to a stop.

Trowa fidgeted slightly as Hilde pointed to a jewelry store at the next run, "Duo, go there. That place has an excellent ring selection."

Trowa turned around and looked at her, "How would you know that?"

"Well, besides the fact I'm a female," She held up her left hand, where a gold wedding band lay on her ring finger, "That's where Une and I got our rings."

Trowa blinked, "When did you and Une get married?"

Hilde examined her ring with a soft smile, "Almost a year now. We had a secret wedding. Only our close family and friends know."

Duo parked the car in front of the store she had pointed to. Trowa looked up at the sign and frowned, "Zales? Aren't they kind of expensive?"

Hilde shrugged, "Well, sometimes, but if you mention the right names, they practically bend over backwards for you."

Duo laughed, "Well, lets get this over with." He jumped out of the car and took off into the large jewelry store.

Trowa sighed, "C'mon, before he breaks something."

When they entered the store, they found Duo drooling all over one of the glass cases.

A sales clerk was trying to shoo him away as Hilde and Trowa walked up. The girl behind the counter sighed and smiled at Hilde, "Hello Ms. Hilde. It's nice to see you again. If you would, please hold on one second. I need to take care of this young mane here."

"Don't worry Maggie, he's with me. As a matter of fact, he's the one who dragged me here. Meet Duo Maxwell and Trowa Barton. They're on a mission for engagement rings."

The slight brunette behind the counter nodded, "Okay then." She smiled at the two slightly nervous young men, "May I ask who the lucky women are?"

Trowa smiled slightly, "Not women. Men. The men we love more then life itself."

Maggie nodded, "Of course. I don't know why I didn't see it. You must be the dominant ones of the relationship. You haven't the `I was just fucked up the ass' look about you, but who am I to judge. That normally wears off after a few hours. I should know. My brother is gay."

The two boys began to blush profusely as Hilde covered her mouth with her hand to try and hide the growing smirk.

Trowa cleared his throat, "Um…how about showing us your ring selection?"

Maggie nodded with a grin and led them to a counter on the opposite side of the room, "Here are a few rings that are for sale. If you don't see anything you like, let me know and I'll hook you up with a few catalogs."

Trowa nodded as he started to search for a ring that could express his love to Quatre. Duo, on the other hand, quickly searched through the display, not finding anything he wanted. Soon, he was searching through a catalog at an extremely fast pace.

Trowa, by this time, had found the perfect ring for his blonde Arabian. It was a beautiful gold band with four small diamonds channeled on each side of a circular, claw held diamond. The ring on display, however, was a girls ring. He pointed this out to Maggie. She nodded and told him that she had a male version of the ring in back. Trowa was thrilled and quickly told her Quatre's ring size.

Hilde sighed. One down, one to go. Duo had now gone through three catalogs and was still going strong. Maggie started to sweat. There were only two catalogs left.

"Um…Duo? Have you found anything yet?" Hilde asked, looking over the former Deathscythe pilots shoulder.

"Nope. Nothing." He replied as he continued to flip through the pages.

"How about this one?" She pointed to a diamond ring with a sterling silver band and crescent moons on the sides.

"No. Too Relenaish."

Hilde frowned and continued to look, "Well, if you don't like these, then…"

Duo suddenly let out a triumphant south, interrupting Hilde, "Yes! I found it! The perfect ring for Hee-chan!"

Hilde, Trowa, and Maggie quickly crowded around to see this long awaited find. The ring itself was gorgeous. The diamond was in a circular cut and embedded in a white gold setting. Angels made up the band. One had black and gold wings and the other had silver wings, reaching up to hold the diamond. The hands and wings reached up to support the setting that held the precious stone.

Everyone's breath caught in their throats, "Duo, its perfect." Hilde muttered, not taking her eyes off the picture.

"I believe we actually have a few of these in the back. What size?" Maggie asked.

Duo mumbled the size and she scurried off to fetch the perfect ring for one Heero Yuy.

Now both Duo and Trowa had their rings for their lovers. After a few arguments over prices, (and a lot of whining from Duo,) they left the store and were soon back in the car.

"See? Was that so bad?" Hilde asked them as soon as they started back to H.Q.

"No, not really," Trowa said as he gazed at the black velvet box in his hand, which contained the ring for his koi, "Though, I have to admit…That too longer then I thought it would. I mean that was almost as bad as Mariemaia in a candy store."

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After dropping Hilde off at H.Q., the two in the car drove off to the flat.

"When…" Trowa started to ask.

"Tonight." Duo said, authoritively, "The sooner the better. I figure we send them on some idiotically long errand, or we start dinner now and have it prepared and ready for when they get home."

The looked at each other, "Now!"

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Duo set the last of the lit candles onto the almost set table for four. He eyed his work with an appreciative smile. Rose petals littered the floor around the white clothed table. The candles, also surrounded by rose petals, were placed in sporadic places on the table and surrounding the table on the cupboards.

Trowa walked in and looked around, "Wow. Romantic."

Duo grinned, "I know." He looked at his partner in crime, "How are we doing on time?"

"Fifteen minutes," He paused, "How does Heero like his steak?"

"Medium rare, but make sure there is still a bit of pink. So what are we having, besides the steak I mean."

"Steak, mashed potatoes, baby carrots, French bread, and chocolate mousse for dessert." Trowa answered.

"Yum. Okay, they should be home soon now. So I'll head into the living room and wait, you finish the steaks and meet me there."

Ten minutes later, Trowa finally met Duo in the living room, "Ready?" Duo asked.

"Keeping warm in the oven, condiments and bread on the table, plus a bottle of alcoholic free wine."

"Good, I've got the handkerchiefs. Now we just need to wait…" He broke off as the front door opened.

"Hello? Anyone here?" Heero called out. He motioned for Quatre to hurry up and walked into the flat. He smiled when his gaze fell to his smiling lover.

"Hi love." Duo said, pulling Heero into his arms and kissing him lightly on the lips.

"Mm, hi to you too." Heero replied, licking his lips for any remnants of Duo's kiss.

"Trowa and I have a surprise for you and Quat." He held up a dark green, silk handkerchief. Heero looked slightly worried, but instantly relaxed when he felt Duo message his shoulders.

"No need to worry koi. Relax." Duo whispered in his ear before bringing the folded up handkerchief to Heero's eyes. He tied it securely and a bit snug, "Alright there love?"

Heero nodded and Duo nudged him lightly in the direction of the prepared dining room, where Quatre was already heading. Duo pushed open the swinging door, and then untied the handkerchief.

Heero gasped as the dimly lit room came into view, "Duo…"

"You like?"

Heero shook his head, "No…"

He watched as Duo's face fell, "O-oh, well, um…"

Heero kissed Duo softly, "I love it."

Duo grinned and motioned for Heero to sit. Heero nodded and sat down in the chair across from Quatre. Duo walked into the kitchen to help Trowa.

"I'll grab mine and Heero's if it will be easier for you…"

"That would be great." Trowa said with a nod.

They each picked up two plates and headed back into the dining room. Duo placed Heero's plate in front of him then sat in the chair next to him with his own food.

"MM, who cooked?" Quatre asked, taking a bite of his steak.

"Trowa." Duo replied, amusement jumping in his eyes as Trowa actually blushed.

Quatre leaned over and kissed Trowa on the cheek, "It's good."

"Thanks." Trowa said, ducking his head slightly.

Dinner was uneventful. The two couples ate in silence except for murmurs of, `MM good,' or `wow, I still can't believe you did this.'

After dinner, and an exchanged look between Duo and Trowa, the two got up and went into the kitchen.

"Well, now or after dessert?" Duo asked, picking up his red velvet box.

"I guess now."

Duo looked at Trowa, "I'm nervous."

Trowa nodded, "Me too. I mean, granted they're having our kids, but what if…"

"What if they reject us? I know, I know." Duo sighed, "Well, best do it now before I lose my nerve or something."

"Yeah, I'll take Quat into the living room to give you two some privacy."

"Okay." The two pocketed the rings and walked back into the dining room.

Quatre looked at them with a pout, "Where's desert? I have a major craving for chocolate."

"In a few minutes love. Can you come with me into the living room for a sec?" Trowa asked.

"Okay." Quatre nodded and stood up. They walked through the swinging doors, leaving Duo and Heero alone.

"What's going on?" Heero asked.

Duo took a deep breath and walked over to stand in front of Duo, "Well, there's something I want to ask you." Heero nodded for Duo to continue. Duo kneeled in front of Heero and pulled the red velvet box from his pocket. He opened it and held it up to Heero, "Will you marry me?"

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Meanwhile, in the living room, Trowa motioned for Quatre to sit.

Quatre sat while eyeing his boyfriend wearily, "Okay, what's wrong?"

Trowa looked at him, surprise etched on his handsome features, "Nothing! But there is something I want to ask you." Quatre nodded and Trowa walked over and kneeled in front of Quatre. He held up the black velvet box and opened it. Quatre's eyes grew wide as Trowa said, "Quat, I love you more then anything. Will you do me the honor of becoming my husband?"

TBC…

A/N: well, that's if I get enough reviews. At least 15 I think. Hope you like it. Thank you, those of you who reviewed. I appreciate it. And don't worry, if I get the reviews, the next chapter will go up. I promise!

A/N: Well, talk about a cliff hanger eh? So what do you think they are going to say? I hope yes. Oh, well. We'll find out soon. ^_~