Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Triangles ❯ Chapter 1

~Duo POV~

"Heeeeeeeeeeeerooooooooo!"

The voice rings out across the quad. Oh, god, here she comes again. At least, that's what Heero's thinking. I can tell by that faint grimace on his face. If you didn't know him, you wouldn't see it. That faint grimace gives me a lot of hope. It means he doesn't want her, which is a good thing. And it probably means he's not going to kill her, which is definitely also a good thing.

Relena comes skidding to a stop. Well, if it were anyone other than Relena, it would be skidding. Her cute little outfit is mussed by wind and running. Mussed suits her. I shake my head slightly. I don't need to be thinking that way, but I just can't help myself. A quick glance at Heero shows that he's about to say something rude, probably 'I'll kill you,' again. So I jump in before this can turn into a scene.

"Hey, goodlookin'." I say brightly, with my most charming, most rakish grin.

Relena would have ignored me in favor of Heero, I can tell, but her manners are too ingrained. "Oh, hello Duo."

"Oh, hello Duo." I mimic, pitching my voice higher. I'm probably gonna crash and burn, but I'll take my chances. I mean, hey, I'm Shinigami. In my normal voice, I continue, "What kinda greetin' is that?" I push off the wall we were leaning against and take a few steps toward her.

Relena swallows, then stammers, "Um, I'm sorry, Duo. That was rude I suppose." Her eyes flit to Heero and then focus on the ground. Damn it! Does everything for her begin and end with Heero? I barely control the urge to make a face. Instead, I make a joke, as always. I drop to my knees in front of her, pouting, looking at her with puppy dog eyes.

"Of course it was. And my feelings are definitely hurt, but I'll bask in even the littlest ray of your affection." I'm being melodramatic and I know it. Heero is giving me a look of disgust, but that's normal, so I dismiss it. I blink, pretending I'm on the brink of tears, all to win a laugh out of Relena.

I breathe a silent sigh of relief as Relena does laugh. She reaches down and pulls me up. "Stop that. I'm sorry. I neglect you terribly." She smiles, and I can't help but grin back.

"Damn straight, babe, but I'll forgive you." I drape my arm casually over her shoulders, at least I hope it looks casual. Then, because I'm as close as I've ever been and I can't stop myself, I steal a kiss. Oh, it was small, casual, nothing. I merely swooped down and pressed my lips to her cheek and then dance away before she can smack me. There are SOME advantages to getting my growth spurt.

Relena looks briefly shocked, then laughs. As far as she's concerned, I'm being normal Duo, flirting my ass off. Heero glares at both Relena and me equally. Hmmm, maybe he does want her. I didn't think he did, but with Heero, you never know. At any rate, I don't think I want to stick around. "Well, I've gotta run. It's been great, sweet thang," I grin at Relena. "Don't do anything I wouldn't do." I direct the last at both of them, and stride off, feeling two sets of eyes boring a hole in my back.

~Relena POV~

I blinked at Duo's retreating back. Okay, I'll admit it, I'm confused. I suppose I shouldn't say that like it's something new, though this is different. But I'm almost always confused. Heero does that to me. I'm drawn to him, like a moth to a flame. I'm ever hopeful-

"Baka." Heero practically growled the word under his breath. I looked at him curiously. He was staring after Duo with an expression I didn't understand.

"Heero-" I paused, not sure what to say. I'm never really sure what to say to him.

"Relena." He said my name in that odd way he has, with the emphasis on the first syllable, looking at me consideringly. I wasn't sure I liked it. Heero can be manipulative, when it suits his purposes. I just wish I knew what his purposes were, and if I could fit into them. I know he's part of my future, part of finding my balance. He's still looking at me, and I realize I haven't answered.

"Yes?" I wish I knew why my stomach was twisting in dread.

"What do you think of Duo?"

What do I think of Duo?! Duo's...Duo. I blink at him, answering stupidly, "Duo?"

"Yes." He sounds impatient. That's not good.

"Well...Duo's...just...Duo." I frown, unsure how to define that. Heero just stares at me, silently commanding me to continue.

"Well, let's see..." Something in Heero's eyes scares me, and I start babbling. "He's cute, charming, even though he talks a lot, can be annoying, and always seems stuck to you like glue."

Oh, god, I didn't just say that, did I? Lord, I sound jealous. Now I'll never get close to him. But it's not like throwing myself continually in his path isn't obvious enough. I realize I must look horrified at what I said, and he looks a little horrified too, before it changes to one of his glares. I resist the urge to flinch.

"Stay away from him." Heero looks me in the eyes for a moment, then stalks away.

I feel like I've been slapped. I stare after him, one hand rubbing my cheek, trying to understand.

~Heero POV~

She wants him! Well, she can't have him, he's MINE! MINE! He just doesn't know it yet. And what is he doing flirting with Relena? Oh god...he can't want her...

I'm jerked out of my thoughts by tripping on a curb. I curse at it, feeling some of my anger drain away. That's probably good. It's not really a very good time to kill her. But I would, to keep her away from Duo.

Dammit, Duo's meant to be mine. He HAS stuck to me like glue... maybe, just maybe, that's a good sign. Maybe he's attracted to me and just doesn't want to admit it. He is catholic after all. Maybe being my friend, and staying close to me is his way of dealing with it. Yes...that's it. I smile, only dimly aware that I've come to the door of our room. Duo's inside, and he's going to be mine.

I go inside, and flop on the bed. Yes, Duo wants me, and he's going to be mine. Relena doesn't even have a chance.

A hand touches my forehead. "You okay, Yuy? No fever or anything?"

I look up at Duo, the sight of his amethyst eyes nearly driving all coherent thought from my head. "Hn?"

I hate that I can't seem to talk to him, but he does do enough talking for the both of us. I do love the sound of his voice, rich and expressive and...

"Just checking. You were smiling." Duo is still looking at me like I grew a second head.

"What's wrong with smiling?" I sit up, and he backs up a few steps. Why does he draw away from me? I'm not going to hurt him. What we feel is too right. I feel my smile growing, but I just can't help it.

Duo's eyes widen. Then he whips out his gun and points it at me all in one smooth motion, causing his braid to sway. His braid...god I'd love to see his hair down. He rarely takes it down where I can see it. I only caught him brushing it once, and he acted like I'd trespassed onto some private ritual. Oh, if he would show me his hair-

"Who are you and what have you done with Heero Yuy?" His eyes don't leave me, his posture perfectly balanced. I might give him a hard time about his soldier skills, but he's good, he's very good. I see his eyes narrow, and I realize I've been caught admiring his lean form.

I stand up, gently pushing the gun out of the way. "I'm just coming to the realization that I really should follow my feelings."

"Oh...good. About time you decided to join the human race." Duo drops the gun on his bed, relaxing.

As he relaxes, I swiftly step close to him, wrapping my arms around him. Oh, this is heaven, paradise on earth. He feels so good against me. Better than I'd dreamed. I relish the sensation of holding him. Then I feel him slowly respond, awkwardly wrapping one arm around my back. I can practically taste the fulfillment of my dreams.

"Uh...if you wanted a hug, it might have been better to ask first." Duo sounds uncertain, but I can fix that.

"You might have said no...just like you might say no to this." I bend my head and kiss him, pressing my lips to his.

~Duo POV~

What is Heero doing? Oh my God, he didn't just...he did...OH my GOD!

I jerk away, pushing him back even as I retreat toward the door. "What the HELL do you think you're doing?" I yell, practically screaming.

"Duo, I...I thought..." Heero is staring at me, his face a mask of disbelief. Well, hell, the perfect soldier does feel...but...for me?!

"I...I...no, No, NO!!" I race from the room. I hear Heero call out my name, but I don't stop, I don't want to deal with it, I CAN'T deal with it.

I run without really seeing, instinct and memory take me out of the building, down the walk. Then I'm on the ground, something...someone? underneath me. I look down, and freeze. "Relena."

I don't realize that I'd spoken aloud until she answers me. "Duo?"

"I-I'm sorry, I wasn't looking where I was going." I stammer, and quickly push myself off her. It could be too embarrassing otherwise, since a certain portion of my anatomy has taken on a mind of its own. I flush as I look at her, and then realize she's still laying on the ground. Shit. I'm really forgetting my manners.

I extend my hand, "Here, let me help you up." She takes my hand, and I pull her to her feet, reluctant to let her go while I've got ahold of her.

"Duo, what's wrong?" She's looking at me with concern. A look that's just for me! Before I realize what I'm doing, I'm spilling my guts.

"H-heero...he, he...he came on to me, he, he kissed me." I could just cut out my tongue right now. Relena's got it bad for Heero, the last thing she wants to hear is that he's got it bad for me.

~Relena POV~

I stare at Duo, rendered speechless for a long moment. "Well, that explains what he said to me."

"What he said...huh?" Duo blinks. He looks so cute when he's confused, almost like a lost little boy. I feel the oddest urge to hug him close and tell him everything will be okay.

"He told me to stay away from you." I catch myself watching his eyes, which sparkle briefly.

"Why would he say that?" Duo stepped closer to me, causing a nervous fluttering in my stomach.

"P-probably because I said you were charming and...cute." I'm stammering. I never stammer.

"Cute, huh? And charming. I'm flattered, Relena." He seems to be getting more confident as I get more nervous. What's going on here?

"Uh..." Oh, great, what a brilliant response.

"Would you kiss it and make it better?" Duo looks down at me, dangerously close now. Did he just ask what I think he just asked?

"D-Duo?" I question, the fluttering in my stomach intensifying.

"Relena." He breathes my name like it's a prayer, and bends his head toward mine. I'm holding my breath, all I can see are his eyes, those violet eyes, staring down at me.

"Stop!"

Duo jerks away, and turns toward the voice. I look, and see Heero. "Heero?" I know my voice is tentative, but what else could I be, especially at that moment.

"I told you to stay away from him, Relena, but you didn't listen. Omae o korosu." Heero levels a gun at me, his voice so cold that it gives me chills.

~End Part 1~