Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Lights, Camera, Action! ❯ Chapter 8 Finished ( Chapter 8 )
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By: Jadeduo 
Anime/Manga: Gundam Wing Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Hentai / Drama / Romance / Angst | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 10.14.2003 | Updated On: 10.17.2003 | Pages: 4 | Words: 5.0K | Visits: 528 | Status: Completed
Anime/Manga: Gundam Wing Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Hentai / Drama / Romance / Angst | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 10.14.2003 | Updated On: 10.17.2003 | Pages: 4 | Words: 5.0K | Visits: 528 | Status: Completed
Title: Lights, Camera, Action! 8/14+
Author: Jadeduo
Pairings: 2x1x2, 3x4, 5xS, R+1 one-sided
Warnings: yaoi, romance, angst, language, citrus, Relena bashing
Rating: R - NC-17
Archives: For now on ff.net under Jadeduo of course :)
Disclaimer: None of the boys are mine... Only in my dreams... So don't sue all you'll get is a very beat up manga collection.
A/N: *huggles Mako-chan* You are always help me out with encouragement in my writing and my life! And to Tai for being my Buffy buddy! *huggles them both* Thank you both!
Special Notes:
//thoughts//
~noises~
Duo was in a particularly good mood today. Yesterday had been great; he and Heero were slowly becoming great friends again, without the added stress of trying to rebuild what they once had. Duo knew that the coming weeks would be tough, but the way he saw it they would be worth it. Heero would know what he was getting into before they got to the point they had been at five years ago. Today would be a day apart from each other. Heero said he had interviews, or something... and Duo decided that Quatre was not going to follow through on his death threats if he came into work. So here he was, sitting at his desk, looking forward to a busy day. It was time to make a difference.
Interrupting his thoughts, his receptionist yelled through the intercom. "Boss! You've got a package!"
"Nani!? I'll be out in a second!" Duo Muttered curses as he got up from his desk hurriedly and banged his knee on the desk. "God dammit! Coming!" Duo rushed out of office into the reception area, while his staff looked on curiously. He clipped out hurriedly at the delivery guy, "How may I help you?"
The delivery guy stood there blankly for a moment and then held out his clipboard to Duo. "Sign here," he said, handing Duo a rather large arrangement of daisies. "These are for you."
Duo blushed to the roots of his hair, and then frowned thoughtfully. //Who was sending him flowers?// He thanked the delivery man curtly and turned to his curious receptionist. "Tanya, if anyone calls, unless it's Mr. Winner, tell them I'm busy." Duo sighed heavily and rushed back to his private office, with the stares of all his employees burning a hole through his head.
When he finally got to the relative privacy of his office, he shut the blinds. Because of the way everyone was shooting looks at him, he felt like he was a fish in a bowl. Duo studied the rather simple arrangement. All they were, were daisies.... but a lot of them. Then, he noticed a small cream colored envelope. Trembling slightly, he reached for the small thing with his name written on it in Heero's precise handwriting.
Dearest Duo,
Yesterday meant more to me than you'll ever know. I'll treasure it always. Please, meet me for lunch in a crowded restaurant? Call me at 9-9824, and ask for Ni Maxwell.
Love,
Heero
Numb with disbelief, Duo reached for the vid-phone and dialed the number. The phone rang once and a pleasant business like voice answered the vid-phone. "Hi! My name is Duo Maxwell. May I speak with Ni Maxwell? I think he's expecting to hear from me," he managed in a high strung fashion.
The receptionist smiled at his nervous tone. "I'll put you right through."
Heero answered the phone after two rings. "Hello, Odin speaking."
Duo swallowed. "Hello? Heero?"
As soon as Heero heard Duo's voice, he lifted the blind. "Duo! I'm so glad you called! I was afraid the flowers were a little much, but Quatre insisted I do it."
Duo grimaced. "That little sneak! Have you two been conspiring against me?"
"Conspiring? No! Never......but he has been helping me out." Heero snickered, but then amended the statement so Quatre wouldn't be in too much trouble. "Well, only after ripping me a new one. So, how do you feel about a casual friends lunch?"
Duo stared at the blue-eyed man intently. "I'm not sure, Heero. Is that such a good idea?"
Heero looked down at his hands and mumbled. "You could drag a co-worker if you want to. It's okay if you still don't trust me Duo. Hell, I don't trust myself not to screw this up."
Duo, taken aback by that statement, pounced. "No! I don't want to share!"
Heero smiled brilliantly at Duo's obvious overreaction. "Greedy much?" He smirked. "Duo I promise, no pressure. It's entirely up to you, but it would mean a lot to me if you came."
//Dammit! I really want to see him again. Hold him, touch him, kiss him, fuck him senseless..... Oh fuck, caution!// "All right! All right! Just stop giving me those damn puppy eyes! And no more daisies. I'm not a girl! Meet me here when you are done. See you later." With that, Duo abruptly hung up the phone, leaving Heero to gather his own conclusions.
*****
Heero stared blankly at the phone..... //Well, that went better than I had hoped. At least he didn't overreact, like I thought he was going to.//
"Odin?" his agent prodded him.
"What, Hasaki?" Heero glared coldly, pissed off at the green-eyed man for interrupting his Duo musings.
The Japanese-Frenchman winced at the cold tone to Odin's voice. He had never seen Odin act that way before they arrived on L4. //What could be making him behave this way?// "Erm.... The director is ready for you now. He sent me to come get you."
Heero nodded distractedly. "It's about damn time. The scheduling difficulties are becoming a nuisance. Hasaki, I need you to take care of it. I have some unfinished business I need to take care of, and I can't be the whim of a floozy support staff." Heero turned and then stalked out of the trailer. Jean-Michel Hasaki watched his employer go, awed at the way the man could change moods so quickly. He just stood there in a daze, thinking about how he became to be the agent of one of the most sought after actors in the trade.
*****
Jean-Michel Hasaki was one of the best agents in the trade. He represented a good twenty percent of the Hollywood A-list, and was always looking for fresh talent. And, sitting across from him was one of the most handsome men he had ever laid eyes on: Odin Lowe Jr. "So, Odin, what can I do for you?"
The blue eyed man studied him intently, and answered quietly, but firmly. "I'm looking to get into acting. Modeling isn't rewarding enough anymore. I need a new challenge."
Jean-Michel studied the young man before him. Odin was a very good looking man: deep Prussian blue eyes that you could just drown in, a mop of chocolate brown hair that seemed to be untamable, and the physique of a Greek god. Yes, Odin Lowe had the look of an actor, but did he have the talent? Well, there was only one way to find out. "Odin, do you have any idea what being an actor means?"
"I do."
"Then why?"
Odin just glared at him..... If looks could kill, he was sure he would have been dead long ago. "All right, you don't have to answer me. I'll send you on a few auditions, and if they go okay, I'll see what I can do for you."
Odin nodded and left abruptly, and it was as if he had never been there in the office. Jean-Michel chuckled to himself at his willingness to try and represent the young model. He was always a sucker for a pretty face..........
*****
Heero walked into the cheery cream-colored office and approached the blushing receptionist. "Hello.... Tanya. I'm here to see Duo Maxwell."
Tanya blushed. She must have done something good in a previous life to work with such gorgeous men, and then, to have one walk into the office..... "May I ask who's here to see him?"
"Heero Yuy."
"Okay, give me a minute. Sit down over there, please. I have to call him, and the line is busy at the moment." Heero nodded in ascent and sat down were she had indicated.
As she sat there, trying to concentrate on her work, her eyes kept drifting to the young man sitting there. //He is very handsome. What could he be there to see Duo for? Is he the person who sent the flowers this morning? Oh, he must be! It's about damn time he started dating again.// At that moment, her phone rang. "Sir!"
"Tanya, darlin', I forgot to mention it to you earlier. There will be someone here to see me soon, by the name of Heero Yuy. When he gets here, could you send him in?"
"Sir, he's here now. I'll send him right in."
"Thanks." Duo cut the connection.
Tanya looked up at the handsome young man before her. "Sir? He said to send you right in. Just walk past all of the desks. His office is in the back."
"Thank you," Heero replied and walked steadily through the reception area to Duo's office. He knocked and stepped right in.
Hearing the door open, Duo looked up at Heero. "Hey, I wasn't expecting you so soon."
Heero looked at Duo incredulously; it was nearly two o'clock.. "Why? When do you usually eat?"
"I don't. Well, unless Q makes me. Heero, I'm usually way too busy, but I figure I deserve the break today."
Heero smiled at Duo, who still had his nose buried in the paperwork on his desk. "I'd say you do. Come on, let's go. I think your colleagues are staring."
Duo looked up through the glass window, to see his entire staff shooting furtive glances his and Heero's way. "Nosy, nosy… You're right. Let's keep em' guessing." He grinned maniacally.
"You're mean."
Duo looked up at the beautiful specimen that was his Heero. "Well, it's not everyday someone as handsome as you visits my office."
Heero blushed at the truthful tone in Duo's voice. "Do you think they suspect anything?"
Duo smirked. "Well, they know something's going on, Heero. And you know how Q hires people. They are the biggest bunch of mother hens imaginable."
Heero grimaced. He had really wanted this time alone with Duo, to fix things. "I know... I just want this to stay between us for as long as possible. I want to be your Heero again. Not the world's savior, not Odin Lowe Jr., just me.
Duo, unnerved by Heero's uncharacteristic sincerity, quickly changed the subject. "So, where are we going for lunch?"
Heero frowned at the change of subject, but he figured Duo was just doing what he did best, hiding. "I was thinking Red Rose. I know I didn't make my best impression on you the last time we were there, so, I thought we could try again."
"I could go for that. I love their pizza!" Duo said excitedly, bouncing out of his office, with Heero on his tail and the entire office staring....
*****
At the restaurant, where the disastrous lunch happened last time, Duo and Heero sat across from each other, munching on some plain cheese pizza. Duo, not known to let silence stand for long, started the conversation up again. "So, erm......... Do you enjoy what you do now?"
"Yes, very much so, but if you asked, I would give it up for you."
"I don't know if I could ask that of you. I would never give up what I do now. It's become a part of me. It gave me something to do and live for, while I waited...."
Heero looked down dejectedly at his food. This was not going as well as he had hoped..... Breaking the awkward silence, Heero tried to re-affirm his commitment to them. "I wouldn't ask you to. We have a couple of months to work things out while I shoot the movie. Then, I have some appearances to make, but after that, I'm all yours. We'll figure it out, because we still love each other."
"You're right. We'll figure it out. Heero, I do want to work this out. But first, let's just get back to where we were, and then, we can figure out where we are going."
Heero reached across the table and held Duo's hand, needing the contact and comfort. He smiled softly at the violet-eyed man, in hopes that Duo would understand that he meant every word he was going to say. "Okay, Duo, whatever you need. I can wait forever if need be." Not wanting Duo to get uncomfortable, Heero quickly changed the topic to safer ground. "So what exactly do you do now that the scrap yard is run by Hilde?"
Duo eyes sparkled at the question. "Well, I'm in charge of all of Quatre's fundraisers, as well as my baby, The Gundam Fund."
"What exactly is that? I've heard good things."
"It was actually inspired by you. You were having such problems adapting after the war that I thought that maybe others like us would need help too. You know, to adjust to a peaceful world. It's a war fund. It's major function is finding homes, jobs, and counseling for ex-soldiers. We also build and donate to orphanages all around the colonies. So far, we've been very successful...... Am I boring you?"
Heero blushed. "Oh no! I just....... you're glowing. It's really very attractive. You really love what you do. It's written all over your face when you talk about it."
Duo turned deep purple to match his eyes, and then, switched the topic this time. "Thank you. So.... erm... what's this new movie about? Anything good? Or did you just take it to be near me?"
"It's an early colony period romance. I'm not sure it'll be any good, but the script was interesting. There was also the seeing you again part. I really thought that it was high time I sucked it up, and took it like a man. I had to at least try to fix things with you, and look how that turned out...." Heero finished dejectedly.
"It didn't go THAT badly...."
Heero grimaced. "It really did. If Q hadn't knocked some sense into me, we probably wouldn't be here now."
"Yeah....... I guess we should thank the nosy little bugger."
"Hai......"
*****
"Lunch was really great, Heero. Thanks."
"I'm glad that you let me take you. I've got to get back to the set now," he said regretfully.
"Okies, you're coming to dinner at Q's tonight, ne?"
"Hai. I'll see you later." Heero reached for Duo's hand, and squeezed it.
Duo returned the gesture. "Yes, you will." Then, he turned around and entered the building to go back to work. Heero stood there for a moment, watching Duo’s braid swing back and forth with a life of it's own.
"I love you."
*****
Sitting at his desk, engrossed in paperwork, Duo wasn't expecting to be interrupted until, he noticed his receptionist standing there in front of him looking expectantly. "How was lunch, sir?"
Duo looked up at his concerned receptionist and sighed. Then, he noticed pretty much everyone standing outside his office gossiping. "Why? Are you just going to repeat everything I say back to them?" He looked at her sardonically.
Tanya looked at him nervously. "Well.... erm... they.... You know they won't let up until they find out what's going on."
Duo looked at the curious faces resignedly. "You're right..... Get everyone in here. We obviously need to chat."
Tanya smiled broadly at him, and then turned to the doorway, calling out to everyone. "Get your asses in here if you want the scoop!!!"
The very reluctant boss sat there before his eager employees and let out a deep breath. "Because Quatre, Mr. Winner, hired the nosiest bunch of mother hens imaginable, I will tell you what's going on.... ONLY, if it stays within these four walls. You won't treat him, or me, any differently from the way you do now. Agreed?"
"Agreed," everyone mumbled.
Duo nodded. "I don't know why I even bother to keep secrets from you all.... Remind me to punch out Kat the next time I see him. All right, you all know by now who I've been seeing, as of just a few hours ago, because he sent me flowers. And I'm pretty sure Mr. Winner already told you all how I came to be in charge here. So, to make a long story short, I'm giving Heero a second chance."
A light buzz settled through the office, and then Tanya stepped forward and everyone went silent. "Is that such a good idea? We just worry about you, boss."
He smiled at their obvious concern. "Well, there's no need to worry. He knows what's at stake. And he's never failed a mission before."
A light chuckle filtered through the small office. "Well, from all of us, good luck! Let me just say he sure is hunky! Look's a lot like that Odin Lowe Jr. guy. No wonder you like him so much."
"That's because he is Odin Lowe Jr., but he was my Heero first. Well, now that you all know everything..... Get out of my office, and get back to work! And remember I don't want this to leave this office! Do you all understand?" Duo barked, trying to get everyone to leave. He needed some time alone. Everyone left the office quickly and silently, except for the group spokeswoman, Tanya.
"Tanya, sweetie, what are you still doing here?"
She blushed and then scratched the back of her head. "We just wanted you to know that we're really happy for you. We'd been hoping that Heero would come back to you. I mean, we hated seeing you so sad."
Duo smiled wistfully. "Thanks, Tanya. Now shoo! Go be a good receptionist and recept people!"
*****
~Ding! Dong!~
"Hey, Duo!" Quatre smiled, and then, ducked as Duo took a swing at the conniving blond, and moved in for a hug.
"Hey Q! Is Heero here yet?" Duo asked excitedly. "I got kind of caught up at work, again...."
Quatre pulled back from the hug and clucked at Duo. "You are such a workaholic, Duo! And yes, Heero's here... Maybe he can fix that problem..."
Duo released Quatre from the hug and admonished him. "Q! Heero knows better than to teach this old Shinigami new tricks!"
Quatre crinkled his nose at his friend. "Duo! You are almost 25 years old, hardly old in my book. And I think it's high time you started living again."
Quatre smiled. "He's in the kitchen, go on in. I'll be there in a minute."
Duo sauntered off, leaving a rather bemused Quatre behind.
*****
"Hey, Heero."
Heero's face lit up at Duo's rather nonchalant entrance. He walked across the room from his seat at the kitchen island and enveloped him in a warm embrace. "Hey, Duo." Duo flinched at the contact, but then melted into the hug. They stood there in that position until Quatre walked through the door, and coughed to get their attention. They pulled away and looked inquisitively at Quatre.
"I ordered take out from your favorite burger place. I was pretty sure you didn't want to go for another of my ‘fruffy dinners.'" Quatre held up the takeout bags for them and started dishing out the food, while Heero and Duo moved to the stools across from him and sat next to one another.
"Aww, Q, thanks! That was really thoughtful of you."
Quatre smiled at his braided friend. "Thanks, Duo. Now come on, let's eat before it gets cold." Duo happily dug into his gooey cheeseburger with gusto, while Heero and Quatre watched him eat. "So, Duo, how are things going at work?"
"Really good. So far, we've met our quota this year, and now I'm trying to beat it."
Quatre looked at him in concern. "Well, don't overwork yourself. You are allowed a personal life." Quatre looked pointedly at Heero, while Heero just looked back at him in amusement.
"Quatre, Heero is busy right now. So instead of driving him mad, I'll go and work. Plus, you know how much I love my job. And even if this does work out for me and Heero, I'm still going to work. I won't tolerate being a kept man."
Heero smiled conspiringly at Duo. "I think I'd rather be the kept man."
Quatre scoffed at both of them. "You two are impossible! Neither of you really need to work, you know?"
In unison: "We know."
Quatre rested his head on the cool surface of the counter. "I don't know what I'm going to do with you!! Either of you!!"
The two Quatre torturers smiled at each other and innocently returned to eating, and then Duo felt something soft and warm slide up his leg. //Is that Heero's foot!? Oh god it is!// He shivered in delight. //This feels so familiar... Shit! God I want to throw him down on the counter and fuck him senseless.//
Interrupting Duo's naughty thoughts, Rashid walked into the kitchen. "Master Quatre, you have an urgent phone call. I'm sorry to interrupt."
Quatre looks apologetically at his friends. "Sorry guys, I'll be right back." Quatre left the room, with Rashid tailing behind him.
Duo, sure that Quatre and Rashid were gone, jumped off of his stool and straddled Heero on the other stool. Heero eeped in surprise and Duo devoured him: licking, sucking, and rubbing up against him. "God, do you know what you do to me? I've wanted to pound you into the nearest sturdy surface since you showed up for lunch."
Heero moaned at Duo's monologue, and continued to respond to the pleasant pressure on his mouth and groin. "Duo.... Please.........."
Duo stopped at the breathy moan. "Heero! I am so sorry! I am not a cock-tease. I just .... I don't think we should be doing this. As much as I wanted to that very first day. No matter how much you had changed..."
Heero looked sympathetically into the saddened violet eyes. "It's all right, love." Heero kissed him on the nose, lifted him off his lap, and placed him on the adjacent stool. "I want you too, but I can wait. When you're ready . I'm not saying this isn't frustrating. I want you more than anything.... I–"
Duo reached up to stop the rambling coming from Heero's lips, by stroking his soft lips. “It's alright, Heero. You don't have to explain. I know it's a bit too soon, but I'm ready for us to start dating. Take me out tomorrow. Whatever you want to do ‘kay? We'll see how it goes from there."
Heero's eyes started to mist, his arousal forgotten. "Thank you, Duo! Thank you so much! This means so much to me!" Heero reached across the space separating them and kissed him gently.......
*****
Trowa-love,
So much has happened since your last e-mail! But first, I have to say that you are right. I do tend to get a little bit excited when it comes to our friends, but I only want to see them happy. I will try to keep out of it now that I know for sure that they are headed down the right road. I'm still worried about the press reaction, though. I hope they don't get caught too soon. I think you're right. They need the time to get to know each other again. And that kind of attention could hurt their relationship this early on.
But back to what's happening now. Well, since your last e-mail. Just the other day, Wufei, Sally, and I found them both asleep on the couch. It was so sweet! And today, I caught them kissing in our kitchen. Although they didn't know I was there.... They are so much in love, Trowa. I am VERY happy! Things are going great here! I can't wait to see you again love, tell me as soon as you know when you will be coming back to me. I miss you!
Love,
Quatre
~TBC~
Author: Jadeduo
Pairings: 2x1x2, 3x4, 5xS, R+1 one-sided
Warnings: yaoi, romance, angst, language, citrus, Relena bashing
Rating: R - NC-17
Archives: For now on ff.net under Jadeduo of course :)
Disclaimer: None of the boys are mine... Only in my dreams... So don't sue all you'll get is a very beat up manga collection.
A/N: *huggles Mako-chan* You are always help me out with encouragement in my writing and my life! And to Tai for being my Buffy buddy! *huggles them both* Thank you both!
Special Notes:
//thoughts//
~noises~
Duo was in a particularly good mood today. Yesterday had been great; he and Heero were slowly becoming great friends again, without the added stress of trying to rebuild what they once had. Duo knew that the coming weeks would be tough, but the way he saw it they would be worth it. Heero would know what he was getting into before they got to the point they had been at five years ago. Today would be a day apart from each other. Heero said he had interviews, or something... and Duo decided that Quatre was not going to follow through on his death threats if he came into work. So here he was, sitting at his desk, looking forward to a busy day. It was time to make a difference.
Interrupting his thoughts, his receptionist yelled through the intercom. "Boss! You've got a package!"
"Nani!? I'll be out in a second!" Duo Muttered curses as he got up from his desk hurriedly and banged his knee on the desk. "God dammit! Coming!" Duo rushed out of office into the reception area, while his staff looked on curiously. He clipped out hurriedly at the delivery guy, "How may I help you?"
The delivery guy stood there blankly for a moment and then held out his clipboard to Duo. "Sign here," he said, handing Duo a rather large arrangement of daisies. "These are for you."
Duo blushed to the roots of his hair, and then frowned thoughtfully. //Who was sending him flowers?// He thanked the delivery man curtly and turned to his curious receptionist. "Tanya, if anyone calls, unless it's Mr. Winner, tell them I'm busy." Duo sighed heavily and rushed back to his private office, with the stares of all his employees burning a hole through his head.
When he finally got to the relative privacy of his office, he shut the blinds. Because of the way everyone was shooting looks at him, he felt like he was a fish in a bowl. Duo studied the rather simple arrangement. All they were, were daisies.... but a lot of them. Then, he noticed a small cream colored envelope. Trembling slightly, he reached for the small thing with his name written on it in Heero's precise handwriting.
Dearest Duo,
Yesterday meant more to me than you'll ever know. I'll treasure it always. Please, meet me for lunch in a crowded restaurant? Call me at 9-9824, and ask for Ni Maxwell.
Love,
Heero
Numb with disbelief, Duo reached for the vid-phone and dialed the number. The phone rang once and a pleasant business like voice answered the vid-phone. "Hi! My name is Duo Maxwell. May I speak with Ni Maxwell? I think he's expecting to hear from me," he managed in a high strung fashion.
The receptionist smiled at his nervous tone. "I'll put you right through."
Heero answered the phone after two rings. "Hello, Odin speaking."
Duo swallowed. "Hello? Heero?"
As soon as Heero heard Duo's voice, he lifted the blind. "Duo! I'm so glad you called! I was afraid the flowers were a little much, but Quatre insisted I do it."
Duo grimaced. "That little sneak! Have you two been conspiring against me?"
"Conspiring? No! Never......but he has been helping me out." Heero snickered, but then amended the statement so Quatre wouldn't be in too much trouble. "Well, only after ripping me a new one. So, how do you feel about a casual friends lunch?"
Duo stared at the blue-eyed man intently. "I'm not sure, Heero. Is that such a good idea?"
Heero looked down at his hands and mumbled. "You could drag a co-worker if you want to. It's okay if you still don't trust me Duo. Hell, I don't trust myself not to screw this up."
Duo, taken aback by that statement, pounced. "No! I don't want to share!"
Heero smiled brilliantly at Duo's obvious overreaction. "Greedy much?" He smirked. "Duo I promise, no pressure. It's entirely up to you, but it would mean a lot to me if you came."
//Dammit! I really want to see him again. Hold him, touch him, kiss him, fuck him senseless..... Oh fuck, caution!// "All right! All right! Just stop giving me those damn puppy eyes! And no more daisies. I'm not a girl! Meet me here when you are done. See you later." With that, Duo abruptly hung up the phone, leaving Heero to gather his own conclusions.
*****
Heero stared blankly at the phone..... //Well, that went better than I had hoped. At least he didn't overreact, like I thought he was going to.//
"Odin?" his agent prodded him.
"What, Hasaki?" Heero glared coldly, pissed off at the green-eyed man for interrupting his Duo musings.
The Japanese-Frenchman winced at the cold tone to Odin's voice. He had never seen Odin act that way before they arrived on L4. //What could be making him behave this way?// "Erm.... The director is ready for you now. He sent me to come get you."
Heero nodded distractedly. "It's about damn time. The scheduling difficulties are becoming a nuisance. Hasaki, I need you to take care of it. I have some unfinished business I need to take care of, and I can't be the whim of a floozy support staff." Heero turned and then stalked out of the trailer. Jean-Michel Hasaki watched his employer go, awed at the way the man could change moods so quickly. He just stood there in a daze, thinking about how he became to be the agent of one of the most sought after actors in the trade.
*****
Jean-Michel Hasaki was one of the best agents in the trade. He represented a good twenty percent of the Hollywood A-list, and was always looking for fresh talent. And, sitting across from him was one of the most handsome men he had ever laid eyes on: Odin Lowe Jr. "So, Odin, what can I do for you?"
The blue eyed man studied him intently, and answered quietly, but firmly. "I'm looking to get into acting. Modeling isn't rewarding enough anymore. I need a new challenge."
Jean-Michel studied the young man before him. Odin was a very good looking man: deep Prussian blue eyes that you could just drown in, a mop of chocolate brown hair that seemed to be untamable, and the physique of a Greek god. Yes, Odin Lowe had the look of an actor, but did he have the talent? Well, there was only one way to find out. "Odin, do you have any idea what being an actor means?"
"I do."
"Then why?"
Odin just glared at him..... If looks could kill, he was sure he would have been dead long ago. "All right, you don't have to answer me. I'll send you on a few auditions, and if they go okay, I'll see what I can do for you."
Odin nodded and left abruptly, and it was as if he had never been there in the office. Jean-Michel chuckled to himself at his willingness to try and represent the young model. He was always a sucker for a pretty face..........
*****
Heero walked into the cheery cream-colored office and approached the blushing receptionist. "Hello.... Tanya. I'm here to see Duo Maxwell."
Tanya blushed. She must have done something good in a previous life to work with such gorgeous men, and then, to have one walk into the office..... "May I ask who's here to see him?"
"Heero Yuy."
"Okay, give me a minute. Sit down over there, please. I have to call him, and the line is busy at the moment." Heero nodded in ascent and sat down were she had indicated.
As she sat there, trying to concentrate on her work, her eyes kept drifting to the young man sitting there. //He is very handsome. What could he be there to see Duo for? Is he the person who sent the flowers this morning? Oh, he must be! It's about damn time he started dating again.// At that moment, her phone rang. "Sir!"
"Tanya, darlin', I forgot to mention it to you earlier. There will be someone here to see me soon, by the name of Heero Yuy. When he gets here, could you send him in?"
"Sir, he's here now. I'll send him right in."
"Thanks." Duo cut the connection.
Tanya looked up at the handsome young man before her. "Sir? He said to send you right in. Just walk past all of the desks. His office is in the back."
"Thank you," Heero replied and walked steadily through the reception area to Duo's office. He knocked and stepped right in.
Hearing the door open, Duo looked up at Heero. "Hey, I wasn't expecting you so soon."
Heero looked at Duo incredulously; it was nearly two o'clock.. "Why? When do you usually eat?"
"I don't. Well, unless Q makes me. Heero, I'm usually way too busy, but I figure I deserve the break today."
Heero smiled at Duo, who still had his nose buried in the paperwork on his desk. "I'd say you do. Come on, let's go. I think your colleagues are staring."
Duo looked up through the glass window, to see his entire staff shooting furtive glances his and Heero's way. "Nosy, nosy… You're right. Let's keep em' guessing." He grinned maniacally.
"You're mean."
Duo looked up at the beautiful specimen that was his Heero. "Well, it's not everyday someone as handsome as you visits my office."
Heero blushed at the truthful tone in Duo's voice. "Do you think they suspect anything?"
Duo smirked. "Well, they know something's going on, Heero. And you know how Q hires people. They are the biggest bunch of mother hens imaginable."
Heero grimaced. He had really wanted this time alone with Duo, to fix things. "I know... I just want this to stay between us for as long as possible. I want to be your Heero again. Not the world's savior, not Odin Lowe Jr., just me.
Duo, unnerved by Heero's uncharacteristic sincerity, quickly changed the subject. "So, where are we going for lunch?"
Heero frowned at the change of subject, but he figured Duo was just doing what he did best, hiding. "I was thinking Red Rose. I know I didn't make my best impression on you the last time we were there, so, I thought we could try again."
"I could go for that. I love their pizza!" Duo said excitedly, bouncing out of his office, with Heero on his tail and the entire office staring....
*****
At the restaurant, where the disastrous lunch happened last time, Duo and Heero sat across from each other, munching on some plain cheese pizza. Duo, not known to let silence stand for long, started the conversation up again. "So, erm......... Do you enjoy what you do now?"
"Yes, very much so, but if you asked, I would give it up for you."
"I don't know if I could ask that of you. I would never give up what I do now. It's become a part of me. It gave me something to do and live for, while I waited...."
Heero looked down dejectedly at his food. This was not going as well as he had hoped..... Breaking the awkward silence, Heero tried to re-affirm his commitment to them. "I wouldn't ask you to. We have a couple of months to work things out while I shoot the movie. Then, I have some appearances to make, but after that, I'm all yours. We'll figure it out, because we still love each other."
"You're right. We'll figure it out. Heero, I do want to work this out. But first, let's just get back to where we were, and then, we can figure out where we are going."
Heero reached across the table and held Duo's hand, needing the contact and comfort. He smiled softly at the violet-eyed man, in hopes that Duo would understand that he meant every word he was going to say. "Okay, Duo, whatever you need. I can wait forever if need be." Not wanting Duo to get uncomfortable, Heero quickly changed the topic to safer ground. "So what exactly do you do now that the scrap yard is run by Hilde?"
Duo eyes sparkled at the question. "Well, I'm in charge of all of Quatre's fundraisers, as well as my baby, The Gundam Fund."
"What exactly is that? I've heard good things."
"It was actually inspired by you. You were having such problems adapting after the war that I thought that maybe others like us would need help too. You know, to adjust to a peaceful world. It's a war fund. It's major function is finding homes, jobs, and counseling for ex-soldiers. We also build and donate to orphanages all around the colonies. So far, we've been very successful...... Am I boring you?"
Heero blushed. "Oh no! I just....... you're glowing. It's really very attractive. You really love what you do. It's written all over your face when you talk about it."
Duo turned deep purple to match his eyes, and then, switched the topic this time. "Thank you. So.... erm... what's this new movie about? Anything good? Or did you just take it to be near me?"
"It's an early colony period romance. I'm not sure it'll be any good, but the script was interesting. There was also the seeing you again part. I really thought that it was high time I sucked it up, and took it like a man. I had to at least try to fix things with you, and look how that turned out...." Heero finished dejectedly.
"It didn't go THAT badly...."
Heero grimaced. "It really did. If Q hadn't knocked some sense into me, we probably wouldn't be here now."
"Yeah....... I guess we should thank the nosy little bugger."
"Hai......"
*****
"Lunch was really great, Heero. Thanks."
"I'm glad that you let me take you. I've got to get back to the set now," he said regretfully.
"Okies, you're coming to dinner at Q's tonight, ne?"
"Hai. I'll see you later." Heero reached for Duo's hand, and squeezed it.
Duo returned the gesture. "Yes, you will." Then, he turned around and entered the building to go back to work. Heero stood there for a moment, watching Duo’s braid swing back and forth with a life of it's own.
"I love you."
*****
Sitting at his desk, engrossed in paperwork, Duo wasn't expecting to be interrupted until, he noticed his receptionist standing there in front of him looking expectantly. "How was lunch, sir?"
Duo looked up at his concerned receptionist and sighed. Then, he noticed pretty much everyone standing outside his office gossiping. "Why? Are you just going to repeat everything I say back to them?" He looked at her sardonically.
Tanya looked at him nervously. "Well.... erm... they.... You know they won't let up until they find out what's going on."
Duo looked at the curious faces resignedly. "You're right..... Get everyone in here. We obviously need to chat."
Tanya smiled broadly at him, and then turned to the doorway, calling out to everyone. "Get your asses in here if you want the scoop!!!"
The very reluctant boss sat there before his eager employees and let out a deep breath. "Because Quatre, Mr. Winner, hired the nosiest bunch of mother hens imaginable, I will tell you what's going on.... ONLY, if it stays within these four walls. You won't treat him, or me, any differently from the way you do now. Agreed?"
"Agreed," everyone mumbled.
Duo nodded. "I don't know why I even bother to keep secrets from you all.... Remind me to punch out Kat the next time I see him. All right, you all know by now who I've been seeing, as of just a few hours ago, because he sent me flowers. And I'm pretty sure Mr. Winner already told you all how I came to be in charge here. So, to make a long story short, I'm giving Heero a second chance."
A light buzz settled through the office, and then Tanya stepped forward and everyone went silent. "Is that such a good idea? We just worry about you, boss."
He smiled at their obvious concern. "Well, there's no need to worry. He knows what's at stake. And he's never failed a mission before."
A light chuckle filtered through the small office. "Well, from all of us, good luck! Let me just say he sure is hunky! Look's a lot like that Odin Lowe Jr. guy. No wonder you like him so much."
"That's because he is Odin Lowe Jr., but he was my Heero first. Well, now that you all know everything..... Get out of my office, and get back to work! And remember I don't want this to leave this office! Do you all understand?" Duo barked, trying to get everyone to leave. He needed some time alone. Everyone left the office quickly and silently, except for the group spokeswoman, Tanya.
"Tanya, sweetie, what are you still doing here?"
She blushed and then scratched the back of her head. "We just wanted you to know that we're really happy for you. We'd been hoping that Heero would come back to you. I mean, we hated seeing you so sad."
Duo smiled wistfully. "Thanks, Tanya. Now shoo! Go be a good receptionist and recept people!"
*****
~Ding! Dong!~
"Hey, Duo!" Quatre smiled, and then, ducked as Duo took a swing at the conniving blond, and moved in for a hug.
"Hey Q! Is Heero here yet?" Duo asked excitedly. "I got kind of caught up at work, again...."
Quatre pulled back from the hug and clucked at Duo. "You are such a workaholic, Duo! And yes, Heero's here... Maybe he can fix that problem..."
Duo released Quatre from the hug and admonished him. "Q! Heero knows better than to teach this old Shinigami new tricks!"
Quatre crinkled his nose at his friend. "Duo! You are almost 25 years old, hardly old in my book. And I think it's high time you started living again."
Quatre smiled. "He's in the kitchen, go on in. I'll be there in a minute."
Duo sauntered off, leaving a rather bemused Quatre behind.
*****
"Hey, Heero."
Heero's face lit up at Duo's rather nonchalant entrance. He walked across the room from his seat at the kitchen island and enveloped him in a warm embrace. "Hey, Duo." Duo flinched at the contact, but then melted into the hug. They stood there in that position until Quatre walked through the door, and coughed to get their attention. They pulled away and looked inquisitively at Quatre.
"I ordered take out from your favorite burger place. I was pretty sure you didn't want to go for another of my ‘fruffy dinners.'" Quatre held up the takeout bags for them and started dishing out the food, while Heero and Duo moved to the stools across from him and sat next to one another.
"Aww, Q, thanks! That was really thoughtful of you."
Quatre smiled at his braided friend. "Thanks, Duo. Now come on, let's eat before it gets cold." Duo happily dug into his gooey cheeseburger with gusto, while Heero and Quatre watched him eat. "So, Duo, how are things going at work?"
"Really good. So far, we've met our quota this year, and now I'm trying to beat it."
Quatre looked at him in concern. "Well, don't overwork yourself. You are allowed a personal life." Quatre looked pointedly at Heero, while Heero just looked back at him in amusement.
"Quatre, Heero is busy right now. So instead of driving him mad, I'll go and work. Plus, you know how much I love my job. And even if this does work out for me and Heero, I'm still going to work. I won't tolerate being a kept man."
Heero smiled conspiringly at Duo. "I think I'd rather be the kept man."
Quatre scoffed at both of them. "You two are impossible! Neither of you really need to work, you know?"
In unison: "We know."
Quatre rested his head on the cool surface of the counter. "I don't know what I'm going to do with you!! Either of you!!"
The two Quatre torturers smiled at each other and innocently returned to eating, and then Duo felt something soft and warm slide up his leg. //Is that Heero's foot!? Oh god it is!// He shivered in delight. //This feels so familiar... Shit! God I want to throw him down on the counter and fuck him senseless.//
Interrupting Duo's naughty thoughts, Rashid walked into the kitchen. "Master Quatre, you have an urgent phone call. I'm sorry to interrupt."
Quatre looks apologetically at his friends. "Sorry guys, I'll be right back." Quatre left the room, with Rashid tailing behind him.
Duo, sure that Quatre and Rashid were gone, jumped off of his stool and straddled Heero on the other stool. Heero eeped in surprise and Duo devoured him: licking, sucking, and rubbing up against him. "God, do you know what you do to me? I've wanted to pound you into the nearest sturdy surface since you showed up for lunch."
Heero moaned at Duo's monologue, and continued to respond to the pleasant pressure on his mouth and groin. "Duo.... Please.........."
Duo stopped at the breathy moan. "Heero! I am so sorry! I am not a cock-tease. I just .... I don't think we should be doing this. As much as I wanted to that very first day. No matter how much you had changed..."
Heero looked sympathetically into the saddened violet eyes. "It's all right, love." Heero kissed him on the nose, lifted him off his lap, and placed him on the adjacent stool. "I want you too, but I can wait. When you're ready . I'm not saying this isn't frustrating. I want you more than anything.... I–"
Duo reached up to stop the rambling coming from Heero's lips, by stroking his soft lips. “It's alright, Heero. You don't have to explain. I know it's a bit too soon, but I'm ready for us to start dating. Take me out tomorrow. Whatever you want to do ‘kay? We'll see how it goes from there."
Heero's eyes started to mist, his arousal forgotten. "Thank you, Duo! Thank you so much! This means so much to me!" Heero reached across the space separating them and kissed him gently.......
*****
Trowa-love,
So much has happened since your last e-mail! But first, I have to say that you are right. I do tend to get a little bit excited when it comes to our friends, but I only want to see them happy. I will try to keep out of it now that I know for sure that they are headed down the right road. I'm still worried about the press reaction, though. I hope they don't get caught too soon. I think you're right. They need the time to get to know each other again. And that kind of attention could hurt their relationship this early on.
But back to what's happening now. Well, since your last e-mail. Just the other day, Wufei, Sally, and I found them both asleep on the couch. It was so sweet! And today, I caught them kissing in our kitchen. Although they didn't know I was there.... They are so much in love, Trowa. I am VERY happy! Things are going great here! I can't wait to see you again love, tell me as soon as you know when you will be coming back to me. I miss you!
Love,
Quatre
~TBC~