Kismet or Chaos, Chapter 2

[Aeris_Eithne]

Chapter II

Unexpected Secrets

Heero waited in the hotel lobby patiently, surveying the room?s lavish splendor. The room was decorated in deep, rich shades of burgundy and purple, perfect for no less than royalty. However, Heero was waiting for a politician, not a king. He had arrived in Paris about an hour earlier, and it had taken a while to gather his luggage and find the hotel. Heero had to admit that he was not very familiar with Paris, and was glad he had an opportunity to work there so he might have more time to explore it. Of course, he was annoyed that while he was on the same continent as Relena for once, she would be leaving for Japan the next day. He tried not to think about that now, knowing he had to get into his work ?soldier? mode, since that was what was expected of him. However, he was quite different now than he had been in his Gundam pilot days. While he had always had a kind, gentle demeanor buried deep within him, it was finally beginning to surface. Thanks to Relena, he had found his lost humanity. But when it came to being a Preventer, he put on his poker face and stuck to business as usual. Only around Relena did he reveal anything different, and there were still secrets he kept from her. He promised himself that one day, if anything came of his relationship with Relena, he would tell her everything he kept hidden.

Heero shuffled his feet and checked his watch, making sure he had the correct time. This was the third time zone he had been in today, and it was beginning to wear him out. His body was thoroughly confused, but he knew he could adjust soon. France, after all, was just an hour?s difference than the Sanc Kingdom, and he had just begun to get used to it there before he had to leave. Heero wondered how Relena would feel tomorrow, since Japan was several hours ahead of Sanc. She had mentioned her flight was early in the morning, so by the time she got to Japan it would be late afternoon. He was sure she?d be fine; she was used to traveling. He was only worried about her physical condition and hoped she would find more time to rest after the conference.

There you go again. You?re letting Relena distract you from your work. Heero looked around. Well, I guess it?s not so bad, considering I haven?t started working yet. He wondered if Relena ever had conversations in her head like this about him. Before he could dwell on the notion, however, a blond man appearing to be in his early forties approached Heero with an entourage in tow.

?Heero Yuy, I presume?? The man asked in an even baritone.

Heero just nodded curtly, and the man stuck out his hand.

?I?m Myles Donovan, the one who hired you.? Heero shook his hand, and Myles stood back and studied Heero for a moment.

?I?ve heard you?re the best Preventer out there,? he complimented him.

Heero just shrugged. ?Thank you.?

Myles seemed satisfied and smiled. ?Sorry, but I?ve been a little apprehensive lately, ever since the assassination attempt. I want to make sure that my family and I will be guarded by the most competent person, and I?ve heard that you?re it.?

?I?ll do my best, Sir.?

?Just call me Myles. There?s no need for formalities when you?re practically going to be one of the family for a while.? The man was warm and gentle, reminding Heero of an older version of Quatre.

Myles dismissed his other bodyguards, then gestured to the elevator. ?Come with me, Heero. My family is waiting to meet you upstairs. We have a lot to do in a short amount of time if we?re going to be ready for that conference tomorrow.?

Heero?s eyebrows shot up for a second, but he instantly concealed his shocked expression. ?Conference? And where?s that??

?Tokyo.? Myles looked a little concerned as they entered the elevator. ?You didn?t know??

?No, I wasn?t told about it.?

?That?s strange.? Myles rubbed his chin thoughtfully. ?You should?ve been informed. I?m sorry about that.?

?It?s no problem,? Heero assured him. No problem at all, he thought. ?Is this the ESUN conference??

?Yes, it?s annual. I missed the last one, though, and I?m lucky to be alive for this one.? Myles seemed to be only half-joking, which Heero understood. It was a strange and haunting thing to have a brush with death and survive.

The elevator dinged then, catching their attention as they reached the tenth floor. They exited and headed down a long, ornately decorated hallway. They stopped at one of the rooms, and Myles slipped a card into the slot on the door. The door opened to a massive suite decked out with coaches and lounges. On one of them sat a young girl who looked bored out of her mind. She had chin-length hair the same shade as Relena?s, a deep honey blonde, and bright green eyes. She seemed to perk up when Myles and Heero entered the room and bounded off the coach toward them.

?Hello, Father! Are you finished with your meetings??

Myles chuckled. ?Yes, those were the last of the day. Have you finished packing for tomorrow??

The girl nodded, but she looked cross. ?I don?t see why we have to jet off for Japan, though. We just got here! I wanted to see more of this country.? She looked longingly out the enormous picture window.

?I promise we?ll come back sometime, just for vacation.?

The girl just sighed. ?You always say that,? she muttered under her breath.

Myles looked at her sympathetically but said nothing to her. Instead, he turned to Heero.

?Heero Yuy, I?d like you to meet my daughter, Cecilia. I will be placing her under your care for the duration of your stay with us.?

Heero looked at Myles, his eyebrows raised. ?But I thought...?

?I have several bodyguards who will accompany me to this week?s meetings, and I?m not concerned that I will be attacked again. However, I do fear for the rest of my family and want to make sure they?re out of danger. Cecilia is used to being alone while I?m working, but I?m no longer comfortable with that. I?ve heard that you?ve been hired by Relena Peacecraft several times, so I know you will be more than capable of protecting my daughter.?

?I see,? Heero said with a nod. Inside he was practically fuming. I?ve been hired to baby-sit?

Cecilia turned around and eyed Heero curiously, and he assessed her as well. Something about her reminded Heero of Relena when she was younger. This girl couldn?t be any older than fifteen, but she had an inner strength and maturity Heero could sense. Cecilia smiled.

?I?m happy to meet you, Heero. We can have fun together.?

Fun? Heero thought. He just gave Cecilia another nod. Before anyone could say anything else, one of the bedroom doors opened. A young man entered the parlor, yawning and stretching his arms above his head. He looked like a younger version of Myles, with sandy blond hair and eyes the color of slate.

?There you are, Blair. I was justgoing to get you. This is Heero Yuy, who will act as a bodyguard for you and Cecilia.?

Blair looked at his father incredulously. ?I don?t need a bodyguard, Father. I?m nineteen years old and can take care of myself.?

?This is for your own good, Blair. I?m trying to take the best precautions here. We don?t know how strong these terrorists are, and I?d never forgive myself if something were to happen to either of you.?

Blair just rolled his eyes skyward.

?Be grateful,? Myles said sternly, ?that I didn?t hire a whole army of guards to look after you. You?ll have more freedom with just Heero with you rather than a bunch of men following you everywhere.?

?Wouldn?t it have been safer to hire more men?? Blair eyed Heero doubtfully. ?He doesn?t look strong enough to fend off a group of terrorists.?

Now Heero was annoyed. ?Appearances can be deceiving,? was all he said. Blair just sniffed acrimoniously.

?Heero?s correct,? Myles interjected. ?He happens to be the top Preventer and a former Gundam pilot.?

A shocked look crossed Blair?s face. ?Did you say Gundam??

?That?s right. He is the one responsible for saving the earth and the colonies just a few years ago and is quite possibly the most skilled warrior on the face of the earth. He is unquestionably the best man for the job.? Heero merely lowered his head, self-conscious over Myles? praise.

Blair almost looked impressed. Almost. ?Well, what do you know? A Gundam pilot. Maybe hanging around you will teach me a few things.?

?Hn,? Heero murmured. ?Maybe.? There was something about Blair that Heero didn?t like. He looked vaguely familiar to Heero, but he couldn?t put his finger on how. Whatever the case, Heero knew it wasn?t a fond remembrance.

?I?m sure you?ll all get along just fine,? Myles said jovially, clearly trying to ease the tension lingering in the air. Heero surveyed the two kids, knowing that his work would be cut out for him.

?Now, I want the two of you to finish packing whatever you need for tomorrow and get some rest. Heero, I?ll show you your room for the night. Come this way.? With that, Myles led Heero to one of the bedrooms in the large suite, leaving the two Donovan kids behind. Thank God, he thought to himself. He hoped he would run into Relena at this conference for a chance to get away for a little while. Who am I kidding? He thought as he entered the spacious bedroom and set his suitcase on the four poster bed. This is my job. I?m not going to be able to get away from it. And Relena?s going to be very busy and probably under a great deal of stress. Spending any time with me is probably the last thing on her mind... Heero continued to think of that as he entered his private bathroom and got ready to take a shower. He also thought of Blair. Not only was he annoyingly cocky, but Heero couldn?t ignore the nagging feeling that he?d seen him somewhere before. Just forget it for now, he told himself. You?ll think of it eventually. Not like it really matters. Heero just hoped this guy wasn?t some sort of enemy he was trying to forget. Brushing these worries aside, Heero stepped into the shower and coaxed himself to relax. He had a busy day ahead of him, and now was not the time to agonize over such trivial matters.

The following day, Heero surveyed his surroundings in relief. Finally, after an agitating flight with the ?loveable? Donovan kids, they had made it to Tokyo. Heero felt very comfortable here, mostly because he was Japanese himself and that the city reminded him of New York. Heero smiled inwardly, glad that he knew how to read all the signs around him while his companion Blair could not. Heero felt strangely competitive with Blair, even though they had just met yesterday. Blair had sat next to Heero on the plane and asked question after question about being a Gundam pilot. He was bold enough to brag that he had taken martial arts courses and could probably ?take? Heero. Heero did his best to ignore him, which wasn?t hard considering the way Cecilia kept flirting with him. It was only difficult to ignore both of them at the same time. Together, they were a force to be reckoned with.

?Wow!? Cecilia gazed up at the towering skyscrapers and colorful billboards. ?This place is amazing! When can we look around??

?As soon as we check into the hotel, you?re free to go,? her father chuckled, ?as long as Heero goes with you.?

?Looks like he?d make a pretty good tour guide,? Blair said, pointing out the fact that Heero was Asian. ?I bet you know this place like the back of your hand.?

Heero shook his head. ?No. I?ve never been here before.?

?Oh, that?s right. You?re from the colonies. I guess that?s different, huh??

Heero didn?t have a lot of patience for people like Blair but decided to ignore him once again. He could grit his teeth and bear it for the next few weeks. He?d have to.

?This is so cool!? Cecilia tugged on Heero?s arm excitedly. ?I can?t wait to take a tour of the city!? She gazed up at Heero adoringly. ?Do you speak Japanese, Heero??

Heero rolled his eyes inwardly. ?Hai,? he answered in a low tone.

Cecilia squealed in delight. ?Ooh, you have to teach me!?

?Maybe later,? Heero glowered. This was not fun. Then again, Heero wasn?t one to know how to have fun in the first place. They entered the large international hotel/conference center and checked in. The place was decorated in a very Asian fashion, which Heero found appealing. Relena would probably like it too, since it was something different than what she was accustomed to. Relena. Heero prayed silently that she was here. He didn?t know if he could make it here without her. Strange; normally Heero wouldn?t allow himself to depend on anyone else, especially a girl. But Heero felt Relena was far stronger than himself, so he gave her protection and support while she leant him her strength and comfort. If she was here, she would be arriving soon, since the Donovan party had left Paris early in the morning as well. It was late afternoon in Tokyo, and soon they would be eating dinner. Heero wondered what the Donovan?s plans were, and was about to ask Myles if he needed to have Cecilia and Blair back in time for dinner when something caught his eye. Something white and slender. It was only for a second, but Heero saw the back of a blonde girl wearing a crisp white suit dress. She disappeared down another corridor, but Heero knew without a doubt that it was her. Relena? He thought of following her but knew it would be impossible with the excess baggage he had to look out for. He looked back at Blair and Cecilia. Later, he thought. I?ll find her.

Heero didn?t have to wait much longer. Myles finished checking everyone in, and the party headed to the elevator. Heero rode with them in silence to the twelfth floor, but the elevator stopped at the fifth floor. The door opened, and there she was. She didn?t see Heero at first, and he didn?t say anything to alert her. No one else seemed to notice her either. Myles had his backed turned to her, talking to another delegate. Blair was looking for something in one of his bags, and Cecilia was too busy staring at Heero to notice anyone else. Heero continued to watch Relena, waiting for her to look up. All he could do was admire how radiant she looked in that white suit of hers. It almost made her glow. Her long hair was swept back, including her bangs, showing off her clear skin and bright blue eyes. Those crystal-like orbs blinked. There. Relena and Heero made eye contact. A look of surprise crossed her face, then she smiled, and he half-smiled back, relieved.

Relena carefully made her way over to Heero, though it was difficult in such a cramped space with her crutches. She was delighted that no one else had seen her and made a big fuss over her. She wanted a few moments with Heero before everyone started talking to her at once. She reached him in the back of the elevator, then squeezed behind him and hid herself in the corner. Catching on, Heero turned to face her, concealing her presence from everyone else.

?It?s good to see you,? Relena whispered in his ear. ?I?m so glad you could be here.?

?Me too,? Heero said in a low voice, also directly in her ear. ?Will you have time to see me??

?I think so. Are you free tonight? We could have dinner together.?

?I doubt it, but I can try. I have to watch Donovan?s kids.?

Relena frowned. ?Even Blair? He?s our age.?

She knows Blair. Heero let the thought register, but he still couldn?t recall how he knew Blair. He?d ask her more about that later. ?Well, Myles wants everyone to be safe. But I don?t know if I?m on my own for dinner or not.?

?I know!? Relena?s eyes lit up. ?I?ll invite them, too! That way you?ll be sure to be there.?

She squeezed Heero?s hand. He almost felt himself blushing, but was glad she had thought of that.

?Good idea. Why don?t you ask them now??

Relena let out a quiet giggle. ?Because I like hiding back here with you.? She looked up at Heero, her eyes dancing.

Heero suddenly felt warmth rush over him, and wondered if it was his emotions for her or the fact that they were in such close proximity. Or? both. He continued to keep a steady gaze on her until he felt the elevator stop, and everyone began to shuffle out. Heero had no choice but to follow his party. To his surprise, Relena followed him out.

?My suite?s on this floor as well,? Relena explained to him.

?Oh,? he murmured. ?Where??

?This way.? She continued to follow him at her slow pace. ?We might be neighbors,? she said with a smile.

That?d be nice, Heero couldn?t help but think as he stayed behind his group to walk with Relena. Then Myles stopped in front of a door, and Relena was about to walk to past. She tapped Heero on the arm and leaned in to whisper in his ear once again.

?I?m down the next hall, to the right,? she informed him. ?Room 1201. Got that??

Of course he could remember that. He was a Gundam pilot, after all, and a room number was far less complicated than a long series of intricate data on Wing Zero, all of which he still remembered. But he just gave Relena a reassuring nod, and she graced him with another one of her dazzling smiles.

Blair and Cecilia had already gone into the room when Myles turned around, noticing Relena for the first time.

?Why, Relena Peacecraft! It?s so good to see you. What happened to you, my dear?? Myles motioned to Relena?s foot, and she laughed delicately.

?I?m fine. It?s just a small stress fracture,? Relena dismissed his concern. Myles nodded as Relena continued to speak. ?I?m glad you could come to the conference. It will be good to hear your opinions on the latest matters. I would like to learn more about Jamais Paix this week.?

?And that you will. Our organization is very proud of its accomplishments,? Myles said.

?As you have every right to be,? Relena complimented him.

Myles was beaming, and Heero could see why. Relena seemed to know how to make everyone feel at ease, and she wasn?t just giving vain flattery, either. She was always sincere in every encounter, which was one of the reasons she made such an ideal diplomat.

?Tell me, Miss Relena, do you have dinner plans yet? I would be honored if you would join my family tonight.?

Relena flashed a smile, and glanced over at Heero. ?Why certainly. It will be nice to see everyone again.?

?Let?s meet in the lobby at six o?clock, all right??

?That will be fine. See you then,? Relena slowly turned her heel to leave, giving Heero another glance over her shoulder. ?You too, Heero. Stop by sometime.?

Heero just nodded, not sure how to interpret what had just transpired. Was it safe to assume that he was automatically invited to dinner with the Donovans? He hoped so, since Relena originally asked him alone to join her for dinner. He was debating whether or not he should ask Myles, wondering if that would seem a bit forward, when Myles spoke to Heero.

?You seem to know Miss Relena well.? The diplomat paused thoughtfully. ?Surely your acquaintance goes back to the war, correct??

?Huh?? Heero was caught off-guard, then recovered. ?Yes. We?re?old friends.?

?I see. Then of course, you?ll come to dinner with us also??

?Is that part of my job??

?Naturally, I would like you to accompany my children no matter where they go, including family meals. But feel free to come to me if you need some time for yourself during the day, and I?ll have another one of my bodyguards stay with them.?

What a gregarious offer. ?Thank you,? Heero said with a slight bow.

Myles chuckled, amused by Heero?s gesture, unaware that it was a common Japanese practice to bow to elders. ?No need to thank me, Heero. You are doing my family a great service by coming here.?

?No problem.? With that, the two men entered the suite to unwind before dinner.

About two hours later, the Donovan party ended up in an upscale Japanese restaurant. Heero had managed to get a seat next to Relena, but found himself sandwiched between her and Cecilia. Relena kept smiling at Heero sympathetically as Cecilia asked him to say Japanese phrase after phrase, as well as read the menu to her?in Japanese and English.

?Say it again, Heero!? Cecilia giggled.

Heero sighed, but complied to her wishes. ?Ii restoran. A good restaurant.?

Cecilia clapped her hands together happily and repeated the Japanese phrase. ?What?s the other one you taught me? The food is delicious??

?Tabemono-ga oishii desu.? Heero?s voice sounded deep and rich as he spoke his native language.

Cecilia struggled to echo the words, since Heero shot them out so quickly, so he let her sit there and try to say them over and over. That?ll keep her busy for a while.

Poor Heero, Relena thought, chuckling inwardly. Relena had never heard him speak so much Japanese. She didn?t even know he was fluent, since his English was so impeccable. Then again, Relena?s first language was English, but her French was quite decent as well. She began to think romantically for a moment, that she could teach Heero some French in exchange for a few Japanese lessons. She giggled aloud, and Heero eyed her strangely. No, he?d never go for that. Oh well, it was a cute idea!

She began to wonder where Blair was. Myles said he had disappeared with a few of the bodyguards earlier to do some sightseeing but that he should?ve been back by now. The only people in their group now consisted of Heero, Cecilia, Myles, a delegate from Sweden, his two bodyguards, Relena and her bodyguard, Wesley Ferris. Wesley appeared to be in his mid to late twenties and had dark brown hair and eyes to match. A former Alliance lieutenant, Wesley now supported Relena and her peaceful philosophies. He was tall, strong, and a good bodyguard, but still no match for Heero, although few people were.

Relena cast a sidelong glance at Heero as he read more of the menu to Cecilia. Relena found herself blushing as she watched him, becoming more and more drawn to him as he spoke with his dark tones in Japanese. Soon she found herself staring at his dark shock of hair and deep blue eyes. Her eyes took in his attire as well. He had dressed very handsomely that evening in a white dress shirt and dark gray pants. However, Relena wasn?t the only one with eyes for the ?Perfect Soldier.? Other girls seemed to take notice of him as well, and a Japanese girl sidled up to their table to talk to him.

?Konbon-wa! Dochira kara desu-ka??

Heero looked up at the girl with a blank expression. ?Naze desu-ka??

The girl flushed but didn?t skip a beat. ?Kamaimasen. Watakushi-no namae-wa Uriko Okamura. Nara-kara desu.?

Heero nodded. ?Heero Yuy. Yorokonde.?

Relena didn?t need a translator for that phrase; she recognized it instantly. Heero Yuy. It?s a pleasure.

The girl smiled. ?Tokyo-ni sunde imasu-ka??

Heero shook his head. ?Iie. Niyu Yoku-kara desu.?

The girl looked disappointed. ?Oh? Dono kurai koko-ni taizai desu-ka??

Heero shrugged, then replied, ?Su nichi.?

The girl brightened. ?Doko-ni tomatte imasu-ka??

?Mawari-ni.?

The girl looked flabbergasted by that phrase. Relena was really curious about what they were saying to one another.

The girl put her hands on her hips, raising her voice a little. ?So, do shimashita-ka? Anata-ga taihen sukidesu. Anata-mo watakushio sukidesu-ka??

Heero shook his head again, then slipped his arm around Relena. Both the girl and Relena looked at him in surprise, and he said in his monotone, ?Kore-wa onna-no-ko desu.?

Cecilia?s eyes widened. ?Heero, what did you say to her? She looked angry!?

Heero shrugged. ?Not much.?

?Come on! Tell us what she said! How are we supposed to learn Japanese if you don?t tell us??

Heero glared at Cecilia before caving in. ?Fine. She walked up and asked where I was from. I asked her why she wanted to know, she said no reason. Then she introduced herself as Uriko Okamura and said she was from Nara. I introduced myself, then she asked if I lived here in Tokyo; I told her no, I?m from New York. Then she wanted to know where I was staying and how long I?d be here, and when I wouldn?t tell her she got mad and left.?

?Wow,? Cecilia breathed. ?Amazing.?

Heero raised an eyebrow. ?Why is that amazing??

?You?re so good at speaking two languages. How do you do it??

Heero looked at Relena warily, but she only smiled at him. Then she attempted to answer Cecilia. ?Heero lived in a colony that had descendents from Japan and America. Right, Heero??

?Hn,? came the stoic reply.

Cecilia seemed to be thinking to herself, then piped up, ?So why did you gesture to Relena??

?Huh?? Heero turned to look at Cecilia.

?When you were talking to that girl, she didn?t get mad until you put your arm around Relena. What did you say, ?Leave me alone, this is my girlfriend??? Cecilia giggled.

Heero felt his face get hot. That?s almost exactly what he had said; he had simply uttered, ?This is my girl,? when Uriko had asked why Heero wasn?t interested in her. He hated when girls were aggressively flirtatious, especially since he only thought of Relena. But he wasn?t about to admit that out loud.

?Nothing,? was all Heero said, his arm still around Relena?s shoulders. Relena blushed, and Cecilia kept giggling. Heero was about to say something else when Blair came to the table, followed by two large bodyguards.

?Good evening, everyone. I?m sorry I?m late. I was eager to do some sightseeing before dinner and lost track of time.? He flashed a smile, showing off white, even teeth. Everyone greeted him and made more room at the table. Relena scooted closer to Heero, and he made no move to remove his arm from her shoulders, since she didn?t seem to mind.

Then Heero saw something he wished he hadn?t. When Blair caught sight of Relena, his whole face lit up, and he rushed over to her.

?Relena!? Blair squeezed in next to her, making the area even more cramped. ?It?s so good to see you! I didn?t know you were going to be here. How have you been??

?Just fine, Blair, and you??

?Much better since I found you.?

Heero rolled his eyes.

?It?s been so long since I?ve seen you,? Blair continued, gazing into Relena?s eyes. ?It?s been like, what, three weeks? A month? Forever!?

Relena just smiled and nodded, and Heero couldn?t tell if she was taken with Blair or not. She was polite with everyone, so it was impossible to tell what she really thought of her admirer. Heero could only hope that she found him as irritating as he did, but that was unlikely; Relena seemed to find the good in everyone.

Blair noticed Relena?s crutches propped against the table and began firing questions at her about that, and Heero?s thoughts drifted away from their conversation. That?s when it hit him?he remembered how he knew Blair. He had seen him once at a charity ball that Relena had convinced Heero to escort her to. Blair had cut in one of their dances, but Heero didn?t actually meet him until yesterday. He had been annoyed at the guy then and was even angrier now. Was he trying to steal Relena from Heero? And was Relena putting up a fight at all, or did she already have a thing for Blair? Heero continued to wallow in doubt. Did Heero and Relena even have a relationship? How close were they? They never called each other boyfriend and girlfriend and were never acknowledged as a couple, except when their friends teased them. So what was he to her? Heero?s head was swimming. All he knew was that he couldn?t wait to get out of the restaurant. Cecilia interrupted his steam of thoughts.

?How do you say, ?Japanese people are cool??? She asked.

?Nihon-ho hito-wa miryoku teki desu,? Heero answered automatically. He let out a low sigh and continued to stare at Relena as she engaged in a lighthearted conversation with the man Heero now considered his enemy.

Heero spotted The Enemy later that evening, standing outside of Relena?s suite. Heero was headed there to visit her, since she had said to him earlier, ?Stop by sometime.? He figured it was as good a time as any, and he wanted to find out about Blair. Perhaps he was overreacting a bit, but Heero wanted to know where he personally stood with Relena. Was it finally time to deepen their relationship? Heero thought so, since he was getting so jealous over what was probably only an innocent friendship. Then again, he had reason to wonder.

He hung a right and headed down the corridor, looking for room 1201. He didn?t have to look far, because he saw Relena and Blair standing at the door. Both were turned sideways to Heero, facing one another. Relena?s back was against the door as Blair looked down at her, talking in hushed tones. Heero stopped in his tracks, then ducked stealthily behind a large potted plant to spy. He knew he shouldn?t, but a combination of curiosity and over-protectiveness guided his motives behind the espionage. He watched as the two talked for a moment, then felt his eyes widen in shock and horror as Blair leaned down and kissed Relena full on the lips. Relena?s eyes widened and she looked around while he kept his mouth pressed firmly against hers. Finally, he broke away, leaving Relena breathless.

?Goodnight, Princess,? Blair called to her as he headed down the hallway from the direction Heero had come from. ?See you anon.? He winked at her.

Relena smiled faintly. ?Goodnight, Blair.? Heero watched Relena?s expression change as soon as Blair turned his back to her, and wondered if she enjoyed kissing him or not. Now Heero really had a reason to despise this guy. Once Blair was gone, Heero emerged from behind the plant and walked over to Relena, who was turning to go into her suite. Heero stopped the door with his hand before she could close it. She looked up and gasped.

?Oh! Heero! Thank God it?s you. You frightened me for a moment.?

Heero glowered at her, his eyes burning like two dark, hot coals. ?Did you think I was Blair, coming back for seconds??

Relena lowered her head. ?I had no idea he was gonna kiss me. I??

?Save it. It doesn?t matter. I just wish you had told me about him sooner.? Heero raised his eyes and met hers, and for a split second Relena thought she detected a hurt expression. Heero quickly covered it, if it had been there at all.

Relena couldn?t believe what she said next, but the words escaped before she had a chance to recapture them. ?It really meant nothing? I mean, I?d much rather get a goodnight kiss from you.?

Even Heero looked surprised by that confession. He instantly recovered and gave Relena a small smile. Then, ever so gently, he tipped her chin up with his index finger and trailed it up to her mouth.

?I won?t kiss you again until you wash your lips.? His deep, husky voice made Relena shiver. Then, as quickly as he came, he spun around and left Relena standing alone in her doorway, puzzling over what had just transpired. Finally, she just shook her head and made her way inside her room, wondering what on earth she was going to do about Heero? And Blair.

[HiFreak]

OOOOhhh I LOVE IT!

And I hate Blair :evil: How dare he kiss Relena. Love how Heero didn't want to kiss her after Blair did and said that she should wash her mouth

Love the way its going and can't wait for the next chapter.
Oh BTW Heero babysitting is hilarious, and him calling Relena "his girl" in japanese is priceless.

[The Angry Angel]

Ahhhhh....a nice story about coming to terms with feelings without all the action, assassination attempts, brutal enemies, terrorism, etc.... ...........right?? PLEASE???

I liked it. Heero's not a bad babysitter

AA Out.

[takisha16]

I LOVED IT THAT YOU UPDATED!
This was such a great chapter! Finally I get to see who is the girl Heero has to take
care of! She is sooo annoying, I knew she would crush on Heero, he is sooo hot!
I hate Blair! How can he be soooo arrogant and pompous! :x
He seems like such a jerk, I think Relena should have slapped him, but then again
that would not have worked out for the best of her...peacemaker and all....
I really hope Blair goes down...he is very suspicious....I know he has got to be
planning something!
I really think Relena's idea for an exchange of languages is really a romantic
prospect! Hopefully they will get time alone to themselves.
Update soon!

[Morrighan]

*snicker* French lessons, eh?? *waggles eyebrows*

Sorry, sorry, just had to say that, SO couldn't resist.

Can't wait to see more of this here!

[Kari]

Heh I cheated. I read it on ff.net. Don't let you know who die
Awesome story

[Aeris_Eithne]

Sorry, Angry Angel... I'm afraid this story begins to lean more to the cliche 1xR story line beginning in chapter five... There are some terrorists involved; I couldn't help myself. Blame it on the characters, if you must, for leading me that way-- it definitely wasn't in my original story plan. I like to think of this, however, as my quintessential Heero/Relena love story with terrorists and assasination attempts, etc... I hope you don't hate me for life! I'll do my best in the final chapter to make it as unique and artistic as possible.