Legal: I never have, nor ever will own any part of GW. If you sue me, you'll get my fine collection of British Lit books, and that is about it.

Warnings: Shounen-Ai!! Heero and Duo!!! Boys liking other boys!! Hope that doesn't offend.

Midnight Swim

"Duo. This really isn't a good idea." Heero looked around the area disapprovingly.

After the last mission, the two were holed up in a safehouse in the middle of nowhere. It was so hot outside, their clothes were sticking to their skin, and Heero was more cranky than usual. The heat was also affecting Duo, and he whined more than usual. Heero had tried to ignore him as long as possible, but Duo succeeded in getting a rise out of him. After getting yelled at, Duo took a walk outside to sulk. He had noticed the lake some ways back from the safehouse. He came back to the house begging Heero to take a swim with him at night, "to cool off". Heero had adamantly refused, until Duo's voice rose to a mind numbing screech. Then he begrudgingly agreed to go with him, if only to serve as a lookout. They had to be careful that OZ soldiers might be nearby.

The two walked to the lake, and Duo dropped the towels he found in the house on the ground. Duo grinned at Heero as he began to peel off his sticky clothes. "Going to take a dip?" Heero ignored him, annoyed at being talked into this. Too bad there was nowhere to plug in a laptop in the middle of the woods. He sighed in disgust and plopped down on a towel. As Duo began to slide his boxers off, Heero's breath caught, and he blushed slightly. Duo's body was perfect. His long braid dangled down his bare back, and his skin glistened slightly with sweat. Heero bit his lip, and caught himself. "Stop!" he barked at Duo.

Duo smiled innocently. "What, Hee-chan?"

"Why are you taking everything off?"

Duo laughed. "Well, if I wanna have something to wear later, I'll need them to be dry. I'm sure as hell not going to sleep in my clothes in this heat."

Heero snorted, and looked away. "Thanks for noticing, anyway." Duo said lightly. Duo smiled devilishly as he *slowly* pulled the boxers down his body, and threw them next to Heero on the towel.

"Baka." Heero grumbled.

Duo's response was to walk into the lake and dive underwater as quickly as possible. The water was cool and refreshing, a must needed relief to his hot skin. Duo surfaced, and slicked his bangs back. Heero pretended to ignore the happy pilot, but was secretly awestruck by the beauty of him. He hadn't missed Duo's little show of walking into the lake, his pert bottom swaying seductively as he tried to get Heero's attention.

*What's wrong with me?* thought Heero. *I shouldn't be looking at Duo that way*

"Saa...Heero, you going to come in or not?" Duo coaxed.

It was tempting. Heero was awfully hot, and just the thought of being close to that naked sprite in the water...Heero shook his head.  Duo pouted in disappointment and ducked under again.

Heero stood up suddenly and stripped off his tank top. His sneakers and spandex shorts followed, and before he could change his mind, he stepped into the lake.

The water felt wonderful. He briefly looked around but could see no sign of the braided baka anywhere. Just when he started to worry, he felt something yank on his ankle, and he was pulled underwater.

He surfaced a second later, and saw Duo laughing gleefully before him. Heero coughed up the water he inhaled, and Duo stopped laughing. Concerned, he swam towards Heero and gently patted him on the back.

"I'm sorry, Heero. I didn't mean for that." His eyes gleamed mischievously. "I knew you wouldn't be able to resist, though!"

Duo's hand stroking Heero's back sent a red hot jolt throughout Heero's body, even though he was in the cool water. "Duo."

"Yes, Hee-chan?"

"Omae o korosu." Heero grabbed Duo's shoulders and pushed him under.

Duo's head poked up, and it was his turn to sputter. Heero grabbed Duo's braid, and fingered it slowly. "How come you didn't let your hair down?" he asked quietly.

"Huh? Oh, I don't know. It's easier to swim when you don't get tangled in you own hair." Duo felt a thrill go up his spine as Heero played with his braid. He closed his eyes, and relaxed. "Mmmmmm..."

Duo felt Heero's hands release his braid, and he opened his eyes. Piercing cobalt blue eyes were staring at him, seeming to challenge him. *Oh, Heero* Duo thought.

Duo gently placed his hands on Heero's shoulders, and kissed him softly on the lips.

*I'm a dead man* thought Duo, expecting a slap or a punch.

Heero's lips were unresponsive, and he stared at Duo with curious detachment.

Duo backpedaled a little, and stared at Heero. He felt a lump rise in his throat at the rejection, but was also a little relieved. At least Heero hadn't backhanded him or anything. His mask back in place, Duo smiled brightly. He would just pretend nothing happened.

"Well, I'm cooled off now. Let's say we go back, ok?"

Before Heero could say anything, Duo swam back and wrapped a towel around his waist. He laid down on the grass, trying to relax. He stared up at the perfect night sky, admiring all the stars. He was vaguely aware of Heero getting out of the lake, and had to force himself not to stare at the other boy's body. That wouldn't help matters at all.

Heero sat down next to him, and tugged on Duo's braid.

"Yeah?" Duo asked sadly.

"Why did you do that?"

Duo laughed shortly. "What, kiss you?"

Heero didn't answer.

"Because I wanted to, for a long time." Duo refused to look at him, just kept staring at the stars. "I've never been kissed before," Duo confessed. "And I wanted you to be my first."

Heero took the band that held Duo's braid together off, and slowly began unwinding his hair. Duo shivered, his body now cool from the swim.

"I've never been kissed, either." Heero said slowly.

"Really Heero? Gee, I couldn't tell," Duo said sarcastically.

Heero frowned. "What is that supposed to mean?"

"Well, it was like I was kissing a statue. But that's ok. I won't let it happen again."

Heero ran his fingers through Duo's hair, and turned Duo to him. "Would you--kiss me again?"

Duo's violet eyes stared into Heero, confused.

Heero stared back.

Duo made up his mind.

Duo found Heero's lips again, and they met in a clumsy kiss. This time, Heero's lips moved over Duo's, and his arms snaked around Duo's waist. Duo let the tip of his tongue slide into Heero's mouth, and he heard the other boy's surprised moan. Then slowly, oh so slowly, Heero's tongue joined Duo's, and they shyly explored each other's mouths. They broke apart, and laid down on the grass. Heero wound a lock of Duo's hair around his finger, and Duo sighed.

"Was that better?" Heero asked huskily.

Duo smiled. "Oh, yes Heero." he whispered.

"Would you--" Heero paused.

"Yes?" prompted Duo.

"Would you ever kiss me again?"

Duo had to laugh. "Whenever you want, Heero."

He let his head rest on Heero's chest, and the two boys embraced one another, enjoying all the night had to offer them.

Awww! Now wasn't that sweet?

Heero: What's wrong with you? I was totally OOC.

Duo: Shut up, Heero! She let us skinny dip and everything!

Heero: baka.

Duo: *smooch*

Heero: Not in front of everyone!

Jacqueline: ehh..heh,heh. Ok, boys. Calm down.

Hope you liked it! With all the angst I've been writing, I thought this was a nice change of pace.

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