[FIC] The Herald 7A/?

There's a problem. There was a power failure during the day, and my PC ate half of today's chapter. I don't know if I'll be able to write it back again before today's gundam_herald 's post, so for now I give you part 7A. I'm very sorry for that :( But I hope you guts like it, at least!Title: The HeraldDisclaimer: Not mine. Don't sue. Don't Kill.Warnings: Not beta read. Possible citrus, swearing, AU, mild angst. Pairings: 1x2. 5+R, The pool is still open about Quat and Tro, but seeing all the interest, I'd say that's a strong possibility ^___~ Rating: R so far. Probably NC-17 later.AN: The names of the newspapers are made up. If a paper with a name like this does exist [and Herald probably does] it's not my intention, to compare the two. Enjoy the fic, and please comment.Part 7AAfter Duo came back from his date with Heero on Thursday, Hilde greeted him with a message, "Trowa called. He asked if it was ok if they came on Friday, the tickets are cheaper then. I said they could, is that ok?""Sure, no problem, I'll just leave work a little earlier," he replied, and went to ready himself for bed.Friday at work was usually calm. Some interviews, finishing some of the assignments, mostly just wrapping up the whole week. Duo had most of it done, so he just worked through lunch, and had it finished way before the end of the day. He wanted to go and tell Heero he was leaving earlier, but he was not in his office. He went to Relena to ask her if she knew anything."He's not back yet from a buisnes lunch with Mr. Winner. Is there a problem?" she asked."No, no, just wanted him to know I'm leaving earlier today. It's ok. I've left my work on my desk. Have a nice day Relena!" He waved to her and headed for the elevators."Same to you Duo!" she waved back, and went back to work.He got home just in time to prepare dinner, when Trowa and his sister Catherine arrived. The four of them were friends since childhood. Trowa was a year older then Duo, but they were neighbors and always got along just fine, Trowa helping and protecting Duo at school. Hilde and Cathy were from the same year, always best friends, in the same classes since kindergarten. Until not long ago, they met all the time, but Duo and Hilde had to move, the stress of living in the old house, old neighborhood, where their mother died, too much for them. When the man who drove the car that hit their mother came back to town after a few years in prison, Duo was afraid he would go and kill him with his bare hands. So for his own good, he decided they needed a change of scenery. When the guys came, Hilde wasn't back from school yet. Duo let them rest for a while, Cathy managing to grab a shower, and then he served dinner to the two hungry siblings."So guys, how's life in the old town?" he asked during the meal."Oh, same old. Old miss Norring's cat died and she got herself a new one. The Novaks are going to have another baby, and their youngest son is very depressed about it, telling everyone that he wanted a puppy not a brother or sister," they shared a laugh over that," They closed the the 'Cake Heaven' not a week ago." Cathy went on."That's a pity. I loved her apple pie. And I could give my soul to taste that chocolate strawberry cake again""Yeah, that one was good." added Trowa, and they spend a few more minutes remembering all the good memories they had with that place. Soon after that Hilde came back, and after a big hug with Trowa, and an excited, squealing greeting with Cathy, the girls went to her room to gossip about who's going out with whom, and who broke up with whom. Something the boys had no interest in.*_*_*_*_*Heero's meeting with Quatre lasted longer than he estimated. Quatre was frustrated, because he was having problems finding some good reporters, most of them were fresh after school and had no good experience. Then he went on on how much he liked Duo, and when Heero told him they were dating, Quatre demanded they meat again. So Hero got back to work, intending to talk Duo into going out with the two of them this weekend. To his surprise, Duo was not there. Relena told him, that he went home earlier today, but didn't say why. Heero was a little concerned that Duo was maybe not feeling well, so he decided to stop by his house on his way from work.He finished everything up, and anxiously went to see Duo. He stopped in front of the house, and went to ring the bell. There was some shouting inside, but he couldn't make out the words. Then the door opened... and Heero's world fell around him. There was a man in the door. Wearing only his jeans. And it wasn't Duo. He glared heatedly at him, "Who are you?" he demanded.Trowa just came out of the shower, fresh and clean, and was a little too hot to dress properly again, "Duo, you mind if I forgo the T-Shirt for now? It's too damn hot in here.""Sure, no problem Tro!" called Duo from Hilde's room, where he was making up the bed for Cathy. Then the doorbell rung. "Tro can you get that? It's probably the girls back from shopping!" Duo shouted to Trowa who shouted back an "Ok!" and went to answer the door. He opened them and blinked at the man glaring at him from Duo's doorstep. When he demanded his name, he replied truthfully, "Trowa.""'Trowa' who?""Trowa Barton," Trowa tilted his head slightly to the side, "And you are...?"Heero calmed down a little. Maybe this was just a misunderstanding. This was probably Hilde's boyfriend, or a friend of theirs, and he knew about Heero, "Heero Yuy."The guy, Trowa, just blinked some more, and Heero got flaming pissed, and then an ice cold furry filled him up. He was about to yell at him, demand what the fuck he was doing in Duo's house, half naked at that, grab him shake him, and if the answer was not satisfactory, punch his lights out. But Duo's arrival mad him stop.Duo finished with the bed, and went to se what was taking Trowa so long, he came into the hall, "Trowa, what's the matter? Are the girls back?" Then he noticed Heero on his doorstep, "Heero! Hey, what brings you here?" he asked cheerfully. Then he noticed the dark look on his boyfriends face, "Heero is something wrong? What's the matter?""I was about to ask the same question." replied a cold voice."Huh? Hero, come on in, tell me what's wrong.""No, I don't think I will. I clearly interrupted something. I'll take my leave now, good bye gentleman." and he turned back to his car."Heero! Hey, wait up!" Duo run to him, and grabbed his arm."Let me go.""Heero?""I've said let me go!" Heero yanked his arm from Duo's grasp and turned to him with a hurt and furious expression."Heero, what the fuck is the matter with you?! What do you mean you 'interrupted something'?!" Duo lost his patience."You and... and that... 'man'" Heero snarled."What... oh.. OH!" suddenly it all clicked into place in Duos head."Yes, 'oh'!""Heero you dumb headed idiot!" Duo smacked one hand to his face and shook his head, trying not to laugh. Hero blinked at him, confused, all the fury leaving him in a second, "What?"Duo looked up at him, "Heero, Trowa is a friend of mine, like a brother, really. I've known him since I was two, and he and his sister came to visit us this weekend!"Heero looked at him and gaped, feeling abashed, "I... I'm sorry... I... ohmygod," he run a hand through his hair, making it even messier, "Duo, please, I don't know what came over me, I was just so mad...""You were jealous." it wasn't a question, but a statement."Yeah," Heero grinned sheepishly at him, "Will you forgive me?", he asked with something close to the kicked puppy look, which made Duo chuckle."Of course I will!" Duo threw his arms around Heero's neck and hugged the other man firmly, Heero hiding his face in the braided mans neck. He sighed. Everything was alright again.Duo moved back a little and gave Hero a small kiss on the lips, "Come, Trowa is probably confused as hell, and worried that he did something wrong. And I was hoping the two of you would get along," he grabbed Heero's hand and took him inside.*_*_*_*TBC