Pairings: 2+Noin, 4+6
Author: Arigatomina
Email: arigatoumina@hotmail.com
Mixed Up Series
Chance of a Lifetime [2xNoin] (Mixed up Series, 2/5)
"Quatre?" Duo's eyes widened as he looked at the boy in the doorway, then he smiled. Stepping back, he gestured for the boy to enter, throwing a quick glance over his shoulder at the closed bedroom door.
"Did I come at a bad time?" Quatre asked, catching Duo's glance. "Heero gave me the address."
"No," Duo said quickly, grinning at the closed door. "She's a heavy sleeper. Besides," giving the blonde boy a quick wink, Duo pointed at the door. "I wore her out."
Quatre laughed softly as he sat on the couch. "I was surprised when I found out who you were with," he said, glancing around the small apartment. "I didn't know you were bi."
"Yeah," Duo sighed as he sat down across from the blonde. "I actually thought I was just gay for a long time, but then I met Hilde and I realized I was bi. Heero said I'm just a sex-addict." Duo laughed as he remembered Heero's deadpanned expression when he'd given that opinion. "I guess he's partly right. But...I think I'm ready to settle down. There's just something about Zia that holds me. I really think I'm in love."
"You call her Zia?" Quatre laughed. "I guess it *is* better than Noin."
"She doesn't mind. Besides, she says it makes her feel younger and exotic." Duo grinned and stood. "Still drinking tea?" he teased as he walked into the kitchen, "or have you finally become a man and switched to coffee?"
Quatre laughed as he followed him into the kitchen. "Whatever you have is fine, but I didn't come here for caffeine. I have an ulterior motive."
"I figured you did," Duo said, starting a pot of coffee since they had no tea. "So what can an ex-God of Death with an older girlfriend do for a rich boy like you who has everything?"
"Not everything," Quatre said slowly. "There's something I want and I think now's probably the best time to get it. This may be my only chance."
"Quatre," Duo put his hand on the pale boy's shoulder, squeezing slightly. "You know I'll help any way I can."
* * *
"Duo?" Noin paused in the bedroom doorway, tilting her head as she looked at Duo who sat on the couch, feet propped up on the table. "What are you doing up?"
Turning, he eyed her lasciviously, eyes moving to her bare legs then making their way up. She was wearing a long button-up shirt and nothing else. "It should be illegal to wake up looking that good," Duo quipped. "Come here."
Smiling, Noin crossed the room to sit beside the long haired boy, throwing an arm around his shoulders as she pressed against his sides. "Well?" she prompted, poking his side.
"Hey!" Duo cried, giving her a mock glare. "Don't tickle or I won't tell who our late-night visitor was." Pouting, Noin sighed. Then her expression grew serious as she waited patiently for Duo to stop teasing. "Well, Quatre stopped by. Did I tell you that Heero's hooked up with Trowa?" At Noin's nod, Duo smirked. "Well, it seems Quatre's single now. And he's got his sights set on a certain Peacecraft we both know."
Noin's eyes widened as she stared at Duo. "Surely not! I mean, she's so annoying. Besides, she's gaga over Heero."
"No!" Duo shouted, expression one of disgust. "If he was after Relena I'd kill him. No, I'm talking about Zechs. *Millardo* Peacecraft."
"You're serious? Wow...let me guess, he thought Zechs was straight, right?" Noin shook her head. "It's amazing how mixed up people get when it comes to sex and love. Don't you think so?"
"Not at all," Duo said sarcastically, then he grinned. "I'm just glad *we* finally got ourselves straight."
"Especially *you*." Noin said accusingly, causing Duo to flush.
"Hey, until you've been with the `Perfect Soldier', you've got no place to talk." Duo smirked at Noin's wide-eyed expression causing *her* to flush.
"Well I don't know about *him*, but even if you're not perfect, you're pretty damn close."
Smiling cockily, Duo placed a kiss on the tip of her nose. "Yep. I am, aren't I."
