Title: Don't Ever Tell
Author: Atarashii (golden_kitsune@hotmail.com)
Rating: PG13; AU, Angst (later on ^^)
Pairing: 1+2, 3+4 (later on)
Archives: The Gundam Pilot Academy, Wistful Dreamer Collective

Disclaimer: Gundamwing Characters aren't mine, darnit. But the plot is. ^_^ So no taking!

Warning: ....

Rambling: Wowie...a new fic even though I have about three current unfinished gw fics already. ^^; Anyways...I got the idea for this fic during Anatomy. ^^;; Hope you like it!


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Truthfully enough, the young man didn't want to be here. His impassive gaze stared at the main structure that made up the Wing Academy campus, hands stuffed into the pockets of the tight, black leather jacket he wore. Other students that passed by would stare momentarily at him, the way he stood out from everyone else in his dark clothes, a deep contrast to the dark navy blue and white uniforms everyone else wore.

With just a look, the same students would quickly hurry on their way, realising that the new student was not one to mess with.

With a scowl, green eyes darkening somewhat, the youth wondered why he didn't just leave and forget about getting any sort of education. The answer came quickly enough as his thoughts drifted over to his sister, Catherine. Things had been hard on their family since their parents had died in that tragic car crash years earlier, when Catherine had just turned eighteen. He didn't wish to add more weight to her already over-burdened shoulders.

"Excuse me," a voice timidly sounded, and Trowa glanced down, dark brown hair falling over one of his eyes, as usual. The blonde gave a small, unsure smile, crystalline blue eyes searching, "They told me you were out here, Mr. Barton."

Immediately on guard, the taller youth glared down at the other, "So I am. What does it matter to you?" he asked, voice as emotionless as ever even though his interest was piqued somewhat at the other boy's character.

"As president of student activities, they asked me to show you around campus, Mr. Barton. It being your first day and all, they didn't want you to get lost..." His smile widened a bit, even as a pale, thin hand was held out, "By the way, my name is Quatre Raberba Winner."

Ignoring the offered hand, Trowa shifted on his feet, nodding to indicate that he heard, "Barton. Trowa Barton."


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Don't Ever Tell (Chapter One)

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Some hours later, Quatre looked up at the sound of something slamming onto the table. He blinked, then calmly shut his book closed, setting it aside with his bookbag. "What's wrong, Duo?" he asked quietly, the addressed plopping down on the chair opposite of him, chestnut braid momentarily flying. Gritting his teeth, the usually unnerved American simply slammed his fist onto of the stack of books which had been slammed down before.

"That damned new kid," he snapped, violet eyes darkened to a deep shade of purple.

"He didn't seem so bad to me, although he was quite a bit reserved," Quatre assessed, picking his reading material up once more.

"Sheesh, you always look for the good side of people, Cat," Duo complained, gesturing at himself, then at the two who were heading towards their table. "I mean, only you, of all people would've talked to 'Fei, Heero and I while everyone else practically stayed clear."

"How many times have I told you NOT to call me by any of your stupid little nicknames, Maxwell?" a voice commented irritably. Shrugging at the blonde and winking, Duo stood up, turning about and giving Wufei an impish smile.

"Good afternoon to you too, 'Fei." he grinned and the Chinese youth fumed, black eyes seething.

Placing a hand on his companion's shoulder to placate him, Heero shot Duo a look, before stating quietly, "Sit, Duo."

Pouting, Duo obeyed, sitting abruptly down back into his seat and tossing his head, sending his braid flying and hitting Wufei in the face. He made a face at Quatre, amethyst eyes putting on their best puppy dog act. "Heero's so mean, isn't he, Cat? I really don't know how you managed to break through his tough exterior."

"How come you're saying that about your boyfriend, Duo?" Quatre replied simply, nodding to Wufei as he sat in the chair next to him. "Good afternoon, Wufei."

Wufei nodded curtly, "Good afternoon, Winner." Discreeting rubbing the cheek which had been unfortunate enough to be on the recieving end of Duo's braid, the black-haired youth pointedly ignored the American, instead deciding to grab a few textbooks of his own out of his own bookbag and work on some homework.

Things seemed to wind down in the next few minutes, although a few complaints from Duo could be heard now and then, Heero effectively managing to keep his braided lover quiet for the most part. Absently, Quatre looked up at the study hall's clock, biting his lip, "Duo?"

"Hrm?" his best friend looked up, "What is it, Cat?"

"I've been meaning to ask you; just why were you upset at Trowa?"

The mention of the name caused Duo's features to darken, "That idiot needs an attitude adjustment. I mean, I accidently bumped into him on my way here, and he goes off threatening me! Said he'll drag me along behind his motocycle if I didn't watch where I was going next time. And I apologised to him too!"

"..." Quatre sighed, "Duo, you were running in the hallway again, weren't you?"

"...That's beyond the point I'm trying to make, Cat."

"Not really. The point I'm trying to make, Duo, is that you were running in the hallway again, which you know is strictly against Wing's rules, and because of it, you caused a disturbance."

At that, an eyebrow was raised, "A disturbance?"

The Arabian-descendant nodded, "Yes." Before Duo could reply to that, he gathered up his things, putting them back in his bookbag. "On that matter, I remember something I forgot to do. Pardon me, please."

"Hey, Cat, wait!" Duo jumped up, grabbing the blonde's arm, startled into dropping it when Quatre let out a pained cry,

Heero, Wufei and Duo stared in disbelief, as their friend bolted from the room, the door slamming upon his exit.


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^_____^ Yay! First chapter's done! And....*blinks*....it's short. ^^;;; Second Chapter''ll be longer, I promise. *nodnod* And I know everyone's probably going, 'what in the world's wrong with Quatre?!', but please remember that this is only the first chapter, and everything will be unfolded later on in the fic. Patience is a virtue, remember. And I proooomise that it won't take me three months before the second chapter's out. ^^;;;;;; Hope you liked! Any comments can be sent over to golden_kitsune@hotmail.com! =)