Even If You Smile [2xR] Chapter One

[TroTro]

Notes:
Hi everyone. I've been reading stories on this site for a long time but this is my first story post. Not to mention, my first attempt at a 2xR. This originally started out as a drabble (oringal link here) but I decided to lengthen it. Now I'm debating about whether or not I want to post a chapter 3. This isn't my best fic to date but it is alright. I hope you like it! Feel free to tell me what you think!

<3 Tro-Tro

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He was running out of time.

Duo Maxwell, the somewhat cocky and sarcastic, but sweet and charming, former Gundam pilot was running out of time.

He jumped from his parked motorcycle and ran towards the Cathedral's elaborate entrance doors. He stopped once he was inside the sanctuary. He struggled to tighten the blue tie around his neck and hurriedly shoved his white tuxedo shirt into his black trousers. Duo ran a calloused hand through his snarled and unruly chestnut tress. He panted for air.

Thank you, Jesus! The wedding hasn't started yet. I still have time to talk to her.

He looked around the sanctuary. It certainly was a nice place: Oak wood pews, marble flooring, elaborate arch ceilings, and majestic stained glass windows. White and red roses decorated the alter. Duo stared at the large wooden cross, which was the focal point of the large room. He shut his eyes and bowed his head.

Dear Father, forgive me for what I am about to do. I know I shouldn't do this, but I have to. I have to follow my heart. Please help Heero and Relena forgive me... .

It was true. The American was about to do something Relena would probably never forgive him for.

He was going to object to her marrying Heero.

Actually, the plan was to get Relena alone long enough to talk to her. Duo had the whole scenario planned out. He was going to enter her dressing room saying he had a message from Heero, and if that didn't work, he was just going to say he lost the rings for the ceremony. Heh. That was going to be the easy part. Then the hard part. The part he was dreading and yearning for since he was fifteen. He was going to tell her everything. His thoughts. His desire. His emotions. Everything he had kept bottled up inside since he first laid eyes on his fair-haired Angel, seven years before.

Of course, he picked one hell of a day to declare his undying love. Then again, if the great God of Death was going to finally die, he might as well do it with a bang. Although, he wasn't sure if it was going to be Relena or Heero doing the killing.

Duo took in a few more gulps of oxygen as he slid into tuxedo jacket and walked up Relena's dressing room.

"Hey, Noin. You're looking very sexy today. Have I ever told you that Zechs has spectacular taste in women."

The raven haired woman laughed, "What do you want, Duo?"

The American grinned. "I have a little note from the future hubby," He pulled out a folded piece of notebook paper from the inside pocket of his jacket. "One last little love note before they tie the knot, ya know, how these young lover type deals go." In reality, it was a doodle Duo drew of a stick-figured Heero being stepped on by Deathscythe Hell Custom. Duo jealous? Not a bit.

"Nice try." She smirked. "What do you really want?"

Duo's fake smile faltered. His usual jovial tone turned guttural and serious.

"Fine. Look, you have to let me in there. If you don't I'm going to regret it for the rest of my life."

Noin stared at the twenty-two year old's furrowed brow and the determined expression etched across his handsome face. She nodded and stepped away from the door. "She's alone." Duo didn't know what made her suddenly change her mind, but he was extremely grateful all the same.

He mouthed the words, "Thank you" before he knocked on the door gently.

"Come in."

Duo hesitantly stepped inside the small dressing room and shut the door behind him.

"Duo! What are you doing here?" Relena gasped as she abruptly stood up in her lily white wedding gown.

But her question did not register in Duo's mind. His eyes were too wide and his mouth to open to comprehend anything the Princess might have said.

"You're gorgeous." He finally breathed out after a five seconds of silence.

The young woman blushed. "Thank you... ."

Ah. Focus. Focus, Maxwell. Tell her what you were going to say. Do it. There's no turning back now.

"Relena, I love you."

[lilac310]

whoa...that was sudden..this is interesting, though but he just can't expect Relena to dump Heero for him after a 7-year relationship...Also, I don't think she'd agree to marrying Heero if she doesn't love him in the first place....I'm curious to see where this is going..

Cheers!

[Kanya Barton]

I totally agree...this looks interesting...so I'm gonna read the next chapter. Nice start on a story!
Peace out!