Relena and Duo: Closet Cases ch. 2

[gethmane8]

Standard Disclaimer: GW was never mine...if it was everyone and their dog would have married! Story is in Relena's POV. Time line three years after Marimaie


Relena and Duo: Closet Cases by gethmane8


Chapter 2


A new relationship is a wonderful thing. At times. Even after two months I still didn't have a real clue how to react properly. I was literally flying by the seat of my pants-well, dress pants. I had become so use to chasing Heero I never thought about what a real relationship meant. It wasn't kissing all day or romantic walks on the beach and so one like in those romance books I secretly read. It was arguing over petty things, disagreeing and much yelling. And making up. Luckily the
making up was a nice incentive. I was now seeing Duo, fighting with Duo and actually being a couple. I was happy...who'd have thought, huh?

But I was also really anxious too. I didn't want to hurt Duo ever. Although I pushed it aside I knew Heero loomed in the back of my mind. Even if we were never a couple, he had known my feelings for him. I didn't want my fondness for Duo to be damaged when and if Heero came back. Or their friendship. Was I being naive? Maybe. But I cared for them both deeply and I selfishly didn't want to loose either one.

And while my love life has always been news for fodder, the gossip flying about spread like fire. Stupid media. Servants to security were talking about the scandalous romance between VFM Dorlian and her bodyguard. And not the bodyguard with the intense glare that everyone was afraid of. God, I hate the media! If not for cable and HBO, I'd never own a television set.

Gossip aside my romance had opened my mind to all new aspects of life. ALL aspects of life.

"Ah, come on princess. Admit it just once. I won't tell."

I bit my lip to hide my laughter while shaking my head no. Unfortunately Duo was quite relentless when he chose to be and continued grilling me.

"Everyone does it. Hell, I was twelve years old before I realized it had another use besides peeing," he smirked.

"Ew! That was more than I ever needed to know Duo." I said, blushing to the roots of my hairline. His devilish grin made me flush even more.

"Admit it." Duo whispered, wrapping his arms around my waist as we laid on my bed watching television. He nuzzled my neck and I could feel his heart pounding loudly in his chest. Our intimate position on the bed was giving me certain imaginations I would normally push aside.

"Never." I replied, tensing up as he continued nuzzling up and down my neck.

"Guess I'll have to get tough with you." Duo announced with a wicked grin, which meant trouble for me.

Using one arm to grasp my waist, he held me down on the bed and started tickling me with the other. So unfair! I naturally only lasted a mere few seconds before I screamed uncle.

"N-no more! Stop! You sadist!" I gasped for breath while trying to control my laughter. I hoped security wouldn't burst through my bedroom door thinking I was being murdered from all the yelling. Wanting revenge I grabbed his braid and pulled on it hard, jerking his head back.

"Oh, like to play rough, huh? Kinky." Duo chuckled and winked suggestively. I naturally blushed again...stupid blushing problem.

"Don't be embarrassed. Not with me, Relena." he replied. Bending over me, he trapped me underneath and kissed my right cheek. I knew what the natural progression would be and moved my lips to his. His lips settled over mine easily. His warmth... his texture, his taste. Kissing Duo was like nothing I'd ever experienced.

My arms went around his neck, my fingers slid into his silky hair. His knee rose, pressing between my legs. Even through the thick clothing of my jeans and t-shirt, it felt like I was bare. I knew he wanted me-I wanted him too.

Duo pulled me close before suddenly stiffening. I looked up at him in question before seeing what he was staring at above me. My bear. Heero's bear. The plush bear I had kept on my pillow the moment it was given to me had rolled over and against Duo head. No words needed to be said-Heero. And the mood was dead.



Quietly unlocking the front door of his junkyard home/second business, Duo crept in. Every damn floorboard in the hallway seemed to creek in taunting tones. He softly groaned upon seeing Hilde sleeping peacefully in the living room on the couch. Knowing his hard wood floors would further betray him, he didn't even attempt to slip into his bedroom. Striding over he bent down and gently nudged her awake.

Grumbling, Hilde yawned and stretched as she sat up. She was NOT a morning person. The glaring sunlight beating through the windows was another reason she hated to wake before noon. Blinking sleep from her eyes, her vision adjusted to the man in front of her.

"Well, if it isn't my cheating boyfriend. How's Relena?" Hilde questioned with a smirk, folding her arms over her thigh length yellow Micky Mouse nightshirt.

Duo flushed for a second before returning her grin. "She's fine. She says hello by the way," he remarked. Turning away, he headed for this room, Hilde hot on his heels.

"That's all you have to say? Rat bastard. Confess all or else, Duo." Hilde said as she casually leaned against his bedroom door as he undressed in front of her. Never caring much for neatness, he flung his much hated uniform onto the floor.

"Or else what?" he questioned. For modesty sake he kept on his pants but sat down to removed his black boots and socks. Dropping down on the plush bed, he sighed in relief.

Hilde came away from the door to lay beside him, pressing her raven locks against his thick chestnut brown bangs.

"Don't make me get violent, Duo. You've got to sleep sometimes and I have a big ol' pair of scissors with your name on it." Hilde smiled coyly, making cutting motions with her fingers.

Grimacing at the thought, Duo grabbed his braid tightly and gave her a dirty look which she ignored.

"Okay, geez. She's fine and wants to have lunch with you next week at that cafe you like," he replied.

"That's it? Bet you haven't done anything besides kiss her, have you? Wuss." Hilde rolled her baby blue eyes in dismay. As much as she teased Duo, she was happy for him and Relena. It was an unexpected relationship, but who was she to judge. A part of her should be jealous but surprisingly she wasn't. Hell, they'd dated for four weeks two years ago before deciding it was better off being friends. Her crush on him had faded into honest adoration and friendship. And now it was her life's mission to harass and embarrass him like a good friend should.

"Ha, ha. You're a laugh riot." Duo grumbled. He pulled a pillow from the bed and whacked her in the face with it. Not even bothering to defend herself, Hilde laughed loudly beneath it, clasping it close to smoother her laughter.

Flipping the pillow aside, Hilde smirked back at him. "Seriously, what's holding you back? You like one another and the sexual tension between you two would make a nun blush."

"Heero." was all he replied. Just that one word gave her all the information she needed.

"Duo, she's dating you not Heero. She had a crush, but she's over him. They weren't a couple-"

"Maybe not, but I knew he loved her and I still didn't stop. I feel guilty. But not as guilty as I should, though. I really love her Hilde. I'm freaking out about what's going to happen when he gets back." Duo sighed.

He couldn't tell her about what had happened in Relena's bedroom. He couldn't tell her he'd felt like someone was walking over his grave for the past week. He felt on edge. He didn't know why but he knew HE had to be coming back. He'd been deliriously happy for the past two months, but would that luck hold?

Climbing off the bed, she gave him a reassuring smile. "Women aren't so fickle when it comes to love. It'll work out in the end. If she's half as smart as I think she is, you have nothing to worry about."

She left him to think over it and softly closed his bedroom door behind her.

Duo sighed in frustration. He didn't care what he had to do, he wasn't going to loose her. Not to Heero. Not to anybody.



I don't know why I was being so silly, so girly, but all I could do was continually stare at my pretty new necklace. It was a simple gold chain with a tiny heart shaped pearl but it was very precious to me. Duo had surprised me with it last week and I can't bother to part with it. I wore it everywhere now.

But even as I slip my clothes on to start my work day, the sight of Heero's bear dampens my jovial mood. Another gift I knew I'd never part with no matter the circumstances. It was from Heero, my first love. And it was the first real human act he'd ever done. He'd given me a teddy bear. The very act from someone raised to be only be a weapon spoke volumes to me even if he never mentioned it. I'd fallen for two of the strongest, yet strangest men in the world. But I could only love one like they deserved.

Checking myself in the mirror, I pull my blonde hair back in a severely tight pony tale. My hair reached past my backside. It was now longer than Duo's was, which meant it was way too long. Hmm, I needed a haircut badly. At least I looked fashionable, yet conservative in my blue jacket and short skirt.

Giving Duo a much needed day off, I waited for Wufei to knock on my door to escort me to work. Besides, I'd see him later for our date tonight. The loud knocking at my door arrived on clock work and I smiled. Wufei was so predicable. I jumped up from my vanity seat to answer the door. My smile froze, soon turned into stunned silence. It definitely wasn't Wufei standing outside my bedroom door.

"Heero?"

His intense prussian blue eyes glared back at me in silence and I flushed in surprise. The way he looked at me-he knew.

With an anxious feeling I knew I would not be going to work today....or my date.











Okay, How do you like them apples? Yup, Heero's back and if you think he's just gonna step aside-has that man ever backed down from anything? Don't count your boy Duo out yet. He's just as crazy as Heero when it comes to getting what he wants. And they both want Relena! Also all the pilots will make an appearance to try to keep the peace. The word here is TRY. Thanks for the reviews. Next chapter coming real soon.

[Kanya Barton]

Heero! NOOO! You better leave poor Relena alone! She needs her happiness and you aren't giving it to her! GRRRRR.
Great chapter! You brought Heero in at just the right time and left me begging for more! Post the next chapter soon, K?
Peace out!

[Beck]

YAY! A new part and I felt kinda bad for Duo when the mood was ruined by the bear. But having Heero show up in the end of this part has me biting my nails. Don't keep us waiting too long for the next chappy!! I wanna see how they are going to compete for her love.

[lexcel]

I love it! Yup, don't think Relena will be going on that date! I almost feel sorry for Heero...ALMOST! Well, sure dying to see the fight or at least the angry words that'll be flying once Duo/Relena/Heero get together in one room. Scary.

***lexcel***

[WhiteWindRRose]

oooh!!!!!!!!!!
i pity all of them. *sigh* blind love...
but lets break all their hearts one more time
i can just imagine the three of them going through hell then back
the guys can put up a good fight...
so how's the peacemaker gonna get outa this one :razz:

[Jia Li Labyrinth]

Oh my..... This is NOT going to be pretty. Still, I can't wait to see what the other pilots will do, even if it means seeing Heero and Duo beating the living daylight out of each other......

Keep it up

[lilac310]

OH NO!!!! So...who's it gonna be? Heero or Duo?....that's one tough decision for Relena to make...both guys are perfect in their own different way... ...but as the title says; Relena and Duo:Closet Cases....i think Duo's gonna win this one....i'm happy with either way..

[RDP]

When I read the last line about Relena with an anxious feeling about Heero not letting her go to work or her date because he knew about Duo - I don't know, I was reminded of a tiger for some reason. Like Heero was going to eat Relena or something. How is everything going to turn out? I feel sad for them, because they were all good friends, and although Relena loves them both, only one man can have her. :-? Lots of suspense - keep it up!

[Kuno-baby]

Gonna be a beat down! Come one we all know it. Can't believe it but I'm so rooting for Duo. Well, I think Relena would be nice with any of the pilots (namely Heero) but this time I'm all for Duo. Just hope Heero doesn't maim him!

[Kelly_Pure]

I'm kind of wondering what Heero's going to do to Relena and Duo. Something tells me he's just not going to let this slid. Nope. Is this going to end up being one of the revenge fics where characters bite it in the end. Duo better watch his back. Poor baby! God, I love stories like this!