Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Love and Football ❯ Pt. 3 ( Chapter 3 )

Title: Love and Football pt. 3/10 (?)

Author: DamnVespa

Pairings: 2X1, 3X4, some others

Disclaimer: I don't own anything

Archived: mediaminer.org, 1X2 ml, DHML,

http://www.geocities.com/etherealin_sanity/index.html

Warnings: None as of yet.

"Jason's fine. Unfortunately he has a broken leg and that means he can't play for the rest of the year. That means you, Maxwell, will now be playing Quarterback."

Duo had never felt so excited but he made sure to not let it show. He didn't need the rest of the team to know he was happy that Jason got hurt. Not that he wanted him to get hurt but it was giving Duo the chance to play.

The other guys looked a little dumbfounded and all turned to look at Duo. Waiting to see what he did next. Duo realizing that all eyes were on him thought it might good to say something.

"I'm really sorry about what happened to Jason, coach…"

Before he could say more one of the bigger football players sneered, "Yeah I'm sure you're real sorry."

"What's that supposed to mean?" Duo spat out.

"It means that you have been waiting for this to happen. You probably orchestrated this from the beginning."

"I'm not the guys who let the guy by. I'm also not the one who tackled Jason to the ground."

Before the other guy, who Duo realized was the one who had tackled Jason to the ground, could speak they heard a new voice shout.

"STOP!"

They all turned and saw Jason walk out on crutches.

"This was no one's fault. Now you all will have to listen to Maxwell here or we won't win. I want you all to listen to him and play with him like you do with me. Do you all understand?"

The other players nodded their heads but three players in the back didn't. They never liked Maxwell and they definitely didn't want to put up with him on the same team. But they knew that there wasn't anyone to take his place. But they decided to make it hard for Duo to do anything. Duo on the other hand was happy that he had the quarterback on his side. When the quarterback walked past him Duo whispered, "Thanks."

"Don't thank me. Just because I defended you doesn't mean I like you. I only want our team to win. I could care less about you."

With that said Jason left. Duo stood there and felt a little hurt but he understood. He just had Trowa drive him home. He had a lot to think about. First was how he was going to play on team where the only person who liked him was the kicker. And the second was how he was going to make up for the missed date with Heero. He solemnly made his way to his room and went to sleep. Hopefully the morning will give him some answers.

The next day found Duo at school eating lunch with his friends the questions still unanswered. Heero walked up to him slowly and sat next to him. Heero wasn't sure if the date was still on for tonight. Maybe Duo changed his mind again. Duo noticed that Heero looked like he was waiting for Duo to reject him for something.

"Hey Heero anything wrong?"

"No, nothing's wrong."

"Okay, we're still on for our date tonight right?"

Heero looked up surprised but nodded his head yes. He felt joy well up in him when he realized that Duo still wanted to go out with him. Duo immediately noticed how Heero relaxed when he asked about the date but he decided to keep quiet on it. Quatre looked up when he heard the word date.

"You two are going on a date?"

"Yes Quatre we are."

"Great. It's about time you asked him out."

"Yeah. Thanks for the advice Quatre. Well we would have gone out last night but Jason, our quarterback got hurt."

"Is he okay?" Relena piped up. The others knew she had been dating him before the rumors started. She had fallen in love with him and was hurt when he dumped her because of the rumors, but she still loved him. He was now dating Hilde, which hurt Relena even more. They hardly ever talked about him in the group.

"Yeah, he's fine. He only broke his leg."

"So the rumors are true. You're the quarterback now?" This time it was Dorothy who asked.

"Yep, that's right. I'm the new quarterback."

"Congratulations Duo. I know you've been waiting for awhile now."

"Thanks Quatre."

They went back to eating their meal in silence. Heero had leaned over into Duo throughout the conversation. When the conversation was over he moved to sit back up when Duo put a hand around his waist to keep him there. Heero looked down and blushed at the attention. Duo smiled at the blush and started a new conversation. The others had noticed the interaction but hadn't said anything.

After the last class Duo was getting ready to leave and go to practice when Heero stopped him.

"Hi Heero. What's up?"

"Ummm…for our date…where are we going?"

Duo smiled at the nervousness radiating from Heero. Heero had his head bent down and was studying his shoes. Duo put a finger under Heero's chin and lifted until he could see Heero's eyes.

"I thought dinner and a movie. Is that okay with you?"

"Umm…y-yeah that's fine with me. Thank you Duo."

"Thank you for what?"

"Telling me and taking me out on a d-date."

"Heero, the pleasure is all mine. I don't need to be thanked. Now I need to go to practice. I'll pick you up at 7pm. You just be ready."

"O-okay."

Duo bent down and pecked Heero on the cheek and ran off for practice. Heero blushed and put his hand to his cheek. He smiled at the feeling and went home. When Heero got home he realized he didn't have anything to wear. Like last night, he didn't know what to wear on a date. He had still been in his boxers when he answered the phone call from Duo. But tonight Duo expected him to be ready for the date. He knew he needed help but didn't want to embarrass himself in front of his friends. So he went to the one person who he thought could help.

"Mom?"

"Heero? What is it honey?"

Inside she was jumping for joy and a little worried. He had finally talked to her but he sounded nervous. She didn't want to scare him off.

"I..ummm…need help."

"What do you need help with?"

"I have a d-date t-tonight and I…I was wondering if you…you could help me dress for it."

"Sure sweetheart. Where are you two going?"

"He…I mean we're going to dinner and the movies."

Heero hoped she would overlook his accidental slip. He didn't want to come out to his parents yet. Right now they were the only stable things he had and he didn't want to lose it. Heero's mother looked deep in thought. She had heard the slip but didn't say anything afraid that Heero would recoil and leave.

"Well let's go see what you have in your closet?"

Heero sighed in relief and nodded. He followed his mother to his room and together they figured out what would be best to wear on his date and some tidbits he should know.

Duo had just finished practice and he was sorer than he had ever been in his life. They had not held back for him. Some even more violent than necessary but made sure that the coach didn't see it. He looked around after he finished his shower and found he was the only one left in the locker room. He got dressed slowly and was about to leave when he heard his named called from behind him. When he turned he saw Jason sitting on a bench with his crutches on the floor in front of him. Apparently he was wasn't the only one left.

"What do you want Jason?"

"Come over here and sit. I want to talk to you."

Duo found this odd and his curiosity was peaked. Never had Jason wanted to talk to him but he had never been out for the season either. Duo made his way over and sat next to Jason.

"Look, I was watching practice today and noticed some things. Mainly you had no control over your team."

"It's hard to have control when no one wants to listen to you."

"Yeah I know, but you need to make them listen. Don't beg or plead for them to. You have to demand that they do. You also have to be tough but I think you have that part under control. I just wish I could be as tough as you."

"What? You are tough. You were…are the quarterback. Everyone listens to you. You are a great quarterback and as tough as they come."

"Listen Duo. I'm going to tell you something that I don't want to leave this room. Okay?"

"Okay. I'm listening."

"I admire you. You are a better player than I am and don't give me that disbelieving look. I know a better player when I see him. I believe that you could lead this team to the championship, something I haven't been able to do. I'm not as tough as you think I am. If I was maybe I would have stayed with Relena rather than dumping her for some stupid rumor Hilde started."

Duo's mouth was hanging open. Never in a million years would he expect Jason to say what he was saying. He got his dazed mind under control and shut his gaping mouth. Jason looked upset and staring forlornly at the floor. Sensing his pain he decided to try and help Jason.

"Why don't you just go back to Relena if you still care for her?"

"Because I…I...I don't know."

"Well why did you start dating Hilde?"

"I started dating Hilde in hopes that maybe she would take back the rumor. Maybe Relena could get back in good graces with her friends and rise back up to being popular. I knew how much that meant to Relena. I just wanted to see her happy again. But then she found you guys and didn't seem to think of me anymore. So I stayed where I was."

"Look man, she still loves you and cares for you. She is still hoping that you will come back to her. If I were you I would dump Hilde and go to Relena."

"You make it sound so easy but I would lose all my friends if I did that."

"Listen I don't know what else to tell you. But think about it. Do your friends mean more to you than Relena? And are they really your friends if all they think about his how popular you are instead of who you are? Think about it. I will take your advice though. Thanks. I'll see you later."

Duo walked out the door. He didn't wait for an answer knowing Jason needed to think. He could only hope Jason figured out for himself what Relena had already found out. He rushed home and got ready for his date with Heero.

At 7pm he drove Trowa's car, which he was borrowing for the night, up to Heero's house well more like mansion. He parked and got out to go to the front door. He knocked and waited for someone to answer. A butler came to the door and ushered him in to the main hall. The butler then left to go get Heero. Soon Heero came rushing down the stairs ready to go. Duo looked up at the vision that came down the stairs. He had on fitted black slacks that didn't leave much to the imagination. His shirt was blue, the same color of his eyes, and it looked to be silk. His hair looked a little tamer but not much.

Heero had never been so excited in his life. He still expected the call to come in saying that Duo had to cancel yet again but it never came. The butler had gotten him and told him that Duo was here. He raced out of the room and went down the stairs. He looked down at Duo and almost fell down the stairs. Duo was wearing tight black jeans that showed off his lean legs. He was wearing a purple shirt with a few of the top buttons undone. It was neatly tucked in to his pants. Even his braid looked good. Duo smiled down at Heero when he finally got to Duo.

Duo took Heero's hand and kissed it.

"Do I get to meet the parents?"

"N-no. They're out tonight. But they told me to have fun but not get carried away."

"Do you have a time that you need to come back by?"

"They didn't say."

"Okay."

When Heero got home that night he couldn't stop smiling and he felt like he was floating on cloud nine. The date had been like a dream especially the part at the end. Duo had taken him to a small diner where they ate and talked about themselves a little bit. What their likes and dislikes were. After dinner they headed to the cinema. Duo asked which one Heero would like to see. Heero picked a scary one that had just come out. His mother had told him while helping him dress that a scary movie was a great excuse to getting closer to your date. He snuggled up to Duo before the movie started but quickly realized why his mother suggested it. Every time something popped up he would get scared and jump directly into Duo's arms. Duo would then hold him closer. He smiled at the feeling of safety that Duo was giving him. He snuggled deeper in Duo's arms while watching the movie. When it ended Duo drove him home. He parked and walked Heero to the door. Heero smiled wider when he remembered Duo leaning down and kissing him. This time longer than the last time. He could still feel Duo's lips on him and how soft they were. He couldn't wait until they went out again.

His parents watched him come in and noticed his dreamy smile but let him be. They felt that Heero would tell them when he felt he needed to. Besides he had asked for help and they felt that was just one step closer to getting him to open up and talk to them.

TBC