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High Rolling	By : Deb Category: Gundam Wing/AC > Yaoi - Male/Male Views: 1520 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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“High Rolling”
Chapter 7

“The pleasure is all mine, I assure you,” Heero said in a low, husky tone.
With the exchange of words, Duo found his hand firmly shaken but not released. His knees felt weak, his heart was hammering in his chest and with his eyes still locked with the performer's, Duo was floundering, completely drowning in the intense, blue of the man's irises. A discrete cough to the side though broke the moment and the pair released hands.
Wufei watched with an amused smile on his face as Heero boldly stepped up to the man he'd locked eyes with and introduced himself. The greetings were exchanged and when Heero showed no sign of letting go of the man's hand, he thought he'd better step in before someone ended up being embarrassed – probably the young woman that was currently on the guy's arm.
“Mr. Maxwell, I'm Chang Wufei, Heero's trainer and assistant,” Wufei said and offered his hand. He couldn't help but notice the small scowl that appeared on Heero's face when he drew the young man's attention from the performer and shook hands.
“A pleasure to meet you too, Mr. Chang.” Duo shook hands with the Chinese man but it was clear his attention was still on Heero.
“And who might this lovely lady be?” Wufei asked and turned to Hilde. His own eyes widened a touch when he got his first, proper look at the woman.
“Oh, I'm sorry, I'm forgetting my manners,” Duo quickly said and blushed. “This is my assistant and best friend, Hilde Schbeiker.” Duo moved slightly to allow Hilde to remove her hand from his arm, at the same time he placed his hand on the small of her back and gently pushed her forward. He figured if he was going to be all tongue tied and blushing madly with meeting the man of his dreams, then Hilde could too.
“It's a pleasure to meet you Miss Schbeiker,” Wufei said and bowed slightly as he took Hilde's hand. He didn't shake it though, instead he brought it to his lips and kissed the back of it.
Hilde blushed and squirmed. “A pleasure to meet you too, Mr. Chang.”
“Call me Wufei.”
“Thank you, Wufei, and you must call me Hilde.”
Wufei smiled. “And this is my wayward charge, Heero Yuy.”
When Wufei stepped into the conversation, Heero had reluctantly released the other man's hand but continued to watch Duo and remained completely oblivious to the woman on Duo's arm. Now that Wufei was introducing him, he had no choice but to acknowledge her presence. “It's nice to meet you, Miss....” Heero couldn't remember the woman's name – actually he hadn't paid any attention at all when she'd been introduced.
Hilde chuckled. “Hilde is fine,” she said and offered her hand.
Heero blushed slightly. “My apologies, Miss Hilde,” he said and shook the woman's hand. Once he released Hilde's hand, his attention gravitated back to Duo and he tried hard to unscramble his brain and make some form of conversation, preferably something along the lines of asking Duo out on a date.
Noting the mute state of both their 'companions', Hilde and Wufei shared a knowing look followed by an eye roll.
“Did you enjoy the show?” Wufei asked politely.
Seeing Duo not about to answer anytime soon, Hilde stepped up to the plate. “Yes, we did, very much so,” she replied. “All the performers are very talented.”
“Thank you, they do spend a lot of time training and practicing.” Wufei moved a little closer to the woman and as he did so, Heero shifted slightly to stand closer to Duo.
A waiter passed by with a tray of drinks and handed Heero what looked like an orange juice. Duo's eyes roved over the performer while Heero's attention was on the waiter and his drink. The man was even more alluring close up. It didn't escape Duo's notice that he still wore his stage costume and makeup.
“Have you been with the show long?” Duo asked, trying to strike up a conversation and see if he could work his way up to asking the man out on a date.
“I've been with company for just over four years and I've been doing this show for the past eighteen months,” Heero replied.
The husky tone went right to Duo's groin and he had a hard time getting his hormones back under control.
“Do you enjoy it?” Duo could have smacked himself upside the head for such a stupid comment. Of course he must enjoy it, he wouldn't be doing it if he didn't! he silently berated himself.
Heero chuckled. “It's different, but yes, I do enjoy it.” Taking a look around and noting the time, Heero figured he'd been here long enough to satisfy his employment contract and could leave whenever he wanted to. He shifted a little closer to Duo. “Would you like to get out of here?” he asked, his voice a low purr.
Duo swallowed. “Ah, yes,” he replied, unable to come up with anything better.
“Have you eaten at all?”
“Hilde and I did have a light snack before we left the hotel to come to the show,” Duo said with a blush as his stomach gave a soft growl at the mention of food.
“Would you allow me to take you out for some supper? I haven't eaten yet either, with the act and all we don't eat until after a show.”
“I... I'd like that, thank you.” Duo lowered his eyes a touch. “Are you going out like that?”
Heero suddenly realized he was still in his costume and hadn't showered yet. He mentally slapped himself for his earlier stubbornness. If he'd showered, then all he'd have to do would be to change clothes, remove the makeup and be on his way; now it would take him a little longer which meant less time spent in Duo's company. “Sorry, we have to come to these things in our stage costumes. I'll need to go back to my dressing room, take a quick shower and change. Would you wait for me?”
“Of course.” Duo gave the man a warm smile.
“Great. I promise I won't be long.” Heero gave to man a smile of his own before turning to Wufei to let his trainer and friend know of his plans.
Whilst Heero and Duo had been conversing, Wufei had found himself left completely alone with Hilde.
And quite tongue tied to boot.
“You said you're Mr. Yuy's trainer and assistant, right?” Hilde said in an attempt to break the silence.
“Yes, that is correct.”
“I know I probably sound all dumb and stuff, but what exactly does that entail?”
Wufei couldn't help but smile. He liked this woman's down to earth approach. “I suppose you could call it more of a glorified man servant.”
“Really?” Hilde chuckled, “Kind of sounds like my job.”
“And what is it that you do?”
“I'm Duo's secretary, or supposed to be. Most days it's anything from playing secretary to practically being his housekeeper.”
Wufei raised an eyebrow, Hilde shrugged. “Long story,” she said with a grin.
He decided to go for broke. “I would love to hear more of your life,” he said quietly. “Would you care to join me for a bite of supper?”
“Uh, now?” Hilde asked, a little unsure if she'd heard right.
“Yes, now,” Wufei said, his tone amused.
“Errr... Oh to hell with it,” she muttered. “Wufei, I'd really enjoy that, thank you.”
It was at that point that Heero turned to Wufei and interrupted their conversation.
“Wufei?” When the trainer turned his head to look at him, Heero quickly continued. “I'm heading back to the dressing room to shower and change. Duo and I are going to grab a bite of supper.”
“Really?” Wufei glanced at Hilde and gave the woman a wink before turning to look at Duo and then back to Heero. “And just when did you decide this?”
“Just now,” Heero frowned. “I don't have a show tomorrow so there's no reason why I can't go out and eat.”
“I didn't say you couldn't go out, but what about your massage?” Wufei folded his arms across his chest.
“One missed massage isn't going to kill me,” Heero grunted and glared at his trainer.
Wufei decided he'd better quit with the teasing before Heero really got his panties in a twist. Besides, he'd never seen Heero so taken with anyone in his life before and he was just as eager to discover what it was about this man that had captured his charge's interest so much. Oh, it also meant he'd get to know this charming woman a bit better too. “Actually, that's not a bad idea. We can all go together.”
Heero frowned and stared at Wufei. He didn't want his trainer along with him on a date, thank you very much!
Noting the stare and being able to pretty much guess what was going through Yuy's mind, Wufei raised an eyebrow and inclined his head slightly in Hilde's direction. The realization began to dawn on Heero and he gave Wufei a sheepish smile.
“Of course, Wufei. It would be a pleasure to have Miss Hilde join us.” Heero did his best to give the woman a smile, after all, it wasn't her fault she was caught up in what Heero hoped would be a lovely evening with the creature that had captured his very soul.
“Then it's settled.” Wufei looked to both Duo and Hilde. “If you two wouldn't mind waiting here for a little while longer, I'll go with Heero back to the dressing room and assist him. We won't be too long.”
“No problem,” Duo replied and gave Heero a winning smile. Hilde nodded and moved to stand back beside Duo as the two men disappeared into the crowd.
Once they were sure they were alone, Duo turned to Hilde and gave a loud sigh. “God he's gorgeous,” he said with a dreamy look.
“Yeah, I have to agree with you there. He's certainly a lovely specimen of the male race.” Hilde gave her own sigh and accompanying dreamy look.
With Hilde's words, Duo turned to his friend and gave her a funny look. “Excuse me?”
With a jolt Hilde realized what she'd said and blushed madly. “Umm, I didn't mean Heero, I meant Wufei. Errr, not that there's anything wrong with Mr. deep, dark and brooding, he's got a body to die for and such great looks; plus that hair...” Noting Duo's amused smile she thought she'd better quit now. “I think Wufei is just wonderful,” she huffed, folded her arms across her chest and dared Duo to make something of it.
“Looks like you're just as taken with the trainer as I am with the performer,” Duo chuckled. “What a pair we are.”
“Yeah, I suppose so,” Hilde replied. “So, where is Heero taking you for supper?”
Duo scratched the back of his neck. “Umm, no idea. What about you and Wufei?”
Hilde shrugged. “He didn't say.”
“Nothing like venturing into the unknown,” Duo quipped.
“I'm game if you are,” Hilde smirked.
“You better believe it.” Duo chewed on his bottom lip for a moment. “They are going to come back, aren't they?” he said, tone a little shaky as he gave voice to his thoughts.
“They had better,” Hilde growled and looked to her boss. She could see the uncertainty in Duo's eyes and her heart softened. “I'm sure they will,” she continued in a soft tone. “Heero did seem totally smitten with you, he completely ignored me so I think it's a safe bet to say he'll be back.”
“I hope so.”
*
“In a hurry, much?” Wufei stated as he had to almost jog to keep up with Heero.
“I just don't want to keep him waiting too long,” Heero snipped and flung open the door to his dressing room.
“Afraid he'll disappear on you? Have second thoughts?” Wufei teased.
“No, I don't think he would do that, but maybe you should be more concerned about the woman standing you up,” Heero fired back with a smirk.
“Touche,” Wufei conceded.
Grabbing his towel and toiletries, Heero strode from the dressing room, making haste towards the showers. It was quiet in the showers, most of the performers having already showered and departed. Heero went straight into the first empty stall and turned the water on. He quickly stripped down and was under the spray, reaching for his soap before the water had even had time to heat up properly. He scrubbed away, removing the sweat, oil and grime from his skin. “Shit!” he muttered when he got to his face.
“Forget something?”
Heero whirled around to see Wufei standing there, a bottle in his hand and waving it at Heero.
“Ah. Thanks.” Heero grudgingly took the bottle of makeup remover from Wufei and poured some out into his hand. Setting the bottle down he scrubbed at his face, the makeup dissolving and coming off quite easily.
Within five minutes Heero was done, shutting off the faucets and toweling himself dry. With the towel wrapped around his lean hips he grabbed his stuff and jogged back to his dressing room. Wufei was waiting for him, the Chinese man having changed his own clothes after delivering the bottle of makeup remover to Heero.
“Give them to me,” Wufei ordered and held his hands out for Heero's clothes and toiletries bag.
“Thanks.” Heero dropped the items into Wufei's waiting arms and went to the small closet to remove clean street clothes. Whilst he was dressing, Wufei sorted through the costume, putting it to one side for the costume department to collect and clean before putting the toiletries bag away.
Heero dressed in a simple pair of black slacks and a white, button up shirt. His feet slid into a pair of black boots, wallet slipped into a back pocket and hairbrush raked through unruly locks in an attempt to tame them. The bangs refused to be tamed and fell back into their usual messy state as soon as the brush left them. Luckily the tail of hair complied and lay in a silken wave down his back to stop just shy of the end of his shoulder blades.
A little cologne was splashed on, a hint of kohl applied to his eyes and Heero deemed himself ready. A quick check in the mirror and once more Heero was leaving the dressing room, strides long and fast.
Wufei rolled his eyes at his charge's antics and hastened to catch up with the man.
* * *
Not more than fifteen minutes had passed when Heero stepped back into the function room, eyes quickly scanning the crowd. The after party was still in full swing, people milling around everywhere, but it only took Heero a couple of seconds to locate the man he was searching for. Duo was still standing in the same place Heero had left him. A soft smile quirked his lips as he threaded his way through the crowd towards the man that had captivated him. He completely ignored everyone else around him, neatly dodging around groups of people until he came to a halt beside the tall man.
Hilde spotted the pair before Duo and she nudged her boss in the ribs. “I told you he'd be back and it looks like he's been breaking land speed records just to see you again,” she teased.
The relief that washed over Duo's face was almost palpable. “I didn't think he'd stand me up for a second,” he huffed.
“Sure you didn't,” Hilde grinned.
“God, he looks even more divine out of his costume,” Duo muttered.
“I wouldn't know, he's still dressed as far as I can see,” Hilde snickered.
“Hilde!” Duo blushed red to the roots of his hair. “That's not what I meant!” he hissed and quickly plastered a smile to his face as Heero and Wufei arrived at their sides.
Seeing the red state of his interest's face, Heero raised an eyebrow. “Is everything okay?”
“Uh, fine,” Duo replied, the blush deepening even more.
“He was just saying how good you look out of your costume, but I told him you were still dressed as far as I could tell,” Hilde stated with a cheeky grin.
Heero's eyes widened and he looked from Hilde back to Duo. Duo thought his face would catch on fire from the heat that was radiating off it and wished the floor would open up and swallow him. Hilde just gave an unrepentant grin.
Sidling up to Duo, Heero gave a wicked smirk and leaned in close to whisper in the braided man's ear. “Play your cards right and you might get to see just how good I look in only my birthday suit.”
Duo gave a sort of strangled sound. Hilde looked a little startled but Heero snorted in amusement.
“Come on, let's go get something to eat,” Wufei said, breaking the awkward moment.
“Where are we going?” Hilde asked as she took Wufei's offered arm.
“There's a nice little place back out in the hotel complex called the Broadway Burger Bar and Grill. Heero and I often dine there as they have a good choice on the menu, but if you'd prefer somewhere else?”
Heero looked to Duo as Wufei explained where they were going. Duo shrugged, “Fine with me.”
“It sounds very nice, Wufei.”
*
The burgers were ordered and the four sat down at a table in the corner, offering them a little privacy to eat and talk.
“Where are you from?” Heero asked Duo.
“Los Angeles,” Duo replied.
“Have you been to Vegas before?”
“No, this is the first time.”
“It can be quite the shock to the system,” Wufei said with a chuckle.
“You can say that again!” Hilde stated.
“How long are you here for?” Heero asked, fishing for as much information as he could.
“We're here for the weekend as guests of Quatre Winner,” Duo replied and picked up his burger to take a bite.
“Winner?” Wufei questioned. When Hilde nodded in reply, Wufei gave a whistle. “Then you must be staying at the Bellagio and have some serious standing in Los Angeles.”
Duo wondered if the blush would become a permanent feature of his face. “Yes, we're staying at the Bellagio, but I'm nothing special.”
Hilde gave her boss a look that clearly said; 'Don't belittle yourself' before stepping into the conversation. “Duo writes, designs and creates computer games, he's the best in his field.”
“Maxwell... Hmmm...” Wufei muttered and lost himself in his thoughts for a moment. “Not the Duo Maxwell who created the game; 'Endless Waltz'?” Wufei's eyes opened wider.
“Ah, yeah, that would be me,” Duo said.
“Oh, wow. That has to be one of my favorite games.” Wufei looked at Duo with a new respect.
“Thank you, Wufei. It's one of my own favorites too,” Duo replied and decided his face wasn't going to return to its normal color any time soon.
“You write computer games?” Heero questioned.
Duo nodded.
“You wrote the game 'Endless Waltz'?”
Duo nodded again.
“Well shit. Wufei's always playing that game, raves about how good it is. You must be very talented.” Heero smiled.
“Not really. I have a great tech crew that does all the production side of things, I only create the basic skeleton of the game and the graphics outlines, they’re the ones that put it all together.”
“Bullshit, Duo.”
The three men all turned to look at the woman who sat there smirking. “You do more than that. You dream up the games, plot out all the story line, design the way the game will flow, the levels, scenarios and such. Then you design the graphics, backgrounds and all the other stuff that goes with it. The production crew simply follows what you've outlined and put it all together, refine it and tidy it all up – even then you're completely involved in all the steps.”
Both Heero and Wufei looked at Duo with a new respect. Duo realized that the color red was about to become a permanent fixture in his life and wondered if he could slide under the table and escape without anyone knowing.
“When do you fly back?” Heero asked.
“Tomorrow evening,” Duo replied and finished his burger. “That was delicious, they really do have the best burgers here,” he said, happy to divert the topic from himself.
“That they do which is why Wufei and I come here often,” Heero said.
With all four now having finished their meals they sat in an awkward silence for a few minutes, no one sure what to say next and none wanting the evening to end.
With a roll of her eyes, Hilde took the initiative. “Look guys, we're in Vegas for crying out loud, the gaming capital of America, this place never sleeps so how about we hit the casino and try our luck?”
Duo looked relieved to have something to latch onto and joined in. “That's a great idea, Hilde.” He turned to Heero. “Would you like to come back to the Bellagio and try our luck in the casino?”
Heero looked amused. “I don't gamble, Duo.” Seeing the disappointment flash through those violet eyes, Heero was quick to continue. “But I do enjoy watching other people play the slots and tables. Yes, I'd like to come back to the Bellagio and watch you play.” Heero lowered his voice a touch as he spoke and was pleased to see the shiver race down Duo's spine.
“I'm not averse to playing the tables,” Wufei said.
“Great, then it's all settled.” Hilde stood up, the three men following her lead.
“Are we walking there or should I get us a cab?” Wufei asked as they made their way back through the casino floor of the New York, New York hotel.
It was then that Duo remembered the Maserati and their ride to and from the Bellagio.
“Oh shit, James! I forgot all about him.”
~ * ~
tbc...

The Broadway Burger Bar and Grill is a restaurant within the New York, New York hotel Casino complex and used here without permission.
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