Archivist's note: This story was inspired by the pose in this picture by Ponderosa.

The Look
by Lil_1337

Heero pushed down a grin letting just the corners of his lips rise and then fall. "It's not allowed under current uniform guidelines."

Duo snorted, grabbing the end of his braid and holding it up like a trophy. "Neither is this, but Une hasn't said a word about it. Besides, this is part of the look." He waved a hand in Heero's direction, to indicate the expensive black suit, white dress shirt and black silk tie. The whole outfit was capped by black shoes that shone so brightly it was almost painful to look at them.

Raising an eyebrow Heero let more of the grin slip through. "I wasn't aware it was a look."

"Oh, its a look alright." Duo again circled his friend, this time studying him more brazenly. He crossed his arms, tapping one foot. "Something's missing."

Heero looked down at himself and shook his head. "This is what I was given to wear. I..." He trailed off as the full force of his grin burst through. "For the look?"

"Exactly." Duo disappeared into his room then reappeared a few moments later, triumphant smirk on his face. A pair of expensive sunglasses in his hand. He put them on then slid them up to rest on top of Heero's head. Stepping back he nodded happily. The glasses tamed Heero's wild hair and showed off the two new silver rings in his ear. Grabbing Heero's shoulders, Duo turned him gently so he could look in the mirror. "Now, that is what I call a look, buddy."