A Second Chance.6 R (2xR)

[Fate Lowe]

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AN: Gomen nasai, I haven't updated in so long!! RL is just really getting in the way. But have no fear...I'm Baaack. I almost have the next chapter done already and I have 2 days off of work this week so hopefully I'll be able to update this story and my other one very soon. Anyways, I hope you enjoy.

A Second Chance
Chapter 6
By: Fate Lowe

Relena glanced over the top of the novel she was reading when Duo walked into the room. He left just as quickly as he appeared but she couldn't help but notice that he was shirtless. She watched as he moved into the kitchen.

'Wow. That's a nice sight. Wait a minute. What am I thinking? It's Duo. But still, he is pretty hot. God, stop it Relena.'

"Hey, Lena, you hungry?"
"No, Hildi and I ate while we were out. I'll take a beer though."
"Comin' right up."
"All right, I'm gonna change."
"Gotcha."

Relena stood up and walked to the bedroom. She stripped down and dug through one of her many bags to find what she was looking for. She slid on her white silk pajama pants and tied the drawstring. Then she slid a turquoise silk camisole on. She threw her hair up into a messy bun on top of her head and walked to the bathroom. Once there she cleaned all of her new piercings and took out her contacts. When she walked back into the living room, Duo was sitting on the couch flipping through her file again. She picked up her beer, took a swig, and sat down. She looked over at Duo, while sipping at her beer. A silence stretched between the two of them for what seemed like forever. Finally Relena couldn't take it anymore.

"So, what did he have to say?"
"Huh, who?" Duo asked as he put the file down.
"Heero, what did he have to say?"
"Oh, he just yelled at me wanting to know why I wasn't on the plane with you."
"Like he really cares that I'm gone."
"Actually, he was sober and looked pretty messed up. But, I don't care. He deserves it for everything he put you though."

Duo looked up and noticed that Relena's head was hung and there were tears falling onto the floor in front of the couch.

"Oh, beautiful."

Duo moved closer to her and gathered her up in his arms.

"Shh, it's ok. He can't get to you anymore, I promise."
"It's not that. It hurts to know that he's hurting. No matter what he's done, I still can't stand the fact that he's in pain."

Duo held her and stroked her back as she cried. After a while she stopped and sat up. Duo lifted her face to look at her. He smiled and wiped her tears away with his thumb. She smiled back at him.

"Why don't you get some rest? We gotta get up early. Big day tomorrow."
"What are you talking about?"
"You're comin' to work with me in the mornin'. Une wants to see you. Plus you have to get your new life started."
"Oh, ok, I'll just go to bed than."
"Night Duo."
"Night, 'jousan."

Duo watched as she walked to the bedroom and closed the door. He stood up and took her half empty bottle to the kitchen before grabbing the extra pillow and blanket from the hall closet. He walked back over to the couch and settled in for another night.

***

Duo woke to the sound of soft sobbing. He looked over at the clock.

2:30 am

He stood up and walked down the hall. He knocked on the bedroom door softly.

"Lena, babe, you ok?"

There was no answer from inside the dark room so he opened the door slowly. He walked in and quietly shut the door behind him. He walked over and sat down on the bed. He put a hand on her shoulder. She flinched and moved away from his touch. He put his hand on her shoulder again.

"No, Heero, please not again!"

Duo realized she was dreaming and from the sounds of it, the dream was not a pleasant one. He shook her shoulder and she woke with a start. She flung her arm out and hit Duo in the nose making him fall off the bed with a thud. She rolled over and looked at Duo getting up off the floor.

"Oh God, Duo I'm so sorry."
"That's ok. I'm fine. How are you? You sounded like you were having a bad dream."
"Yeah, more like memories. I can't stop them."

Duo sat back down on the bed.

"Well, try to get some more sleep."

He stood up and started out the room.

"D-Duo?"
"Yeah, 'jousan?"
"Could you stay with me? You know to keep the memories away."
"Sure beautiful."

He smiled and walked back over to the bed. He climbed under the covers and curled up on his side. Relena sighed and snuggled into him with her back to his chest. He smiled as he put an arm around her. It wasn't long before her breathing evened out and he knew that she was sleeping peacefully. He kissed the top of her head and smiled as he buried his face in her hair and fell asleep.

TBC

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