Afraid to Love: Chapter 9

[WingZero2118]

Well it looks like im gonna post some more a bit sooner than i had anticipated. apparently more ppl read this than i had first thought. instead of making u suffer and wait days upon end (like u had to for ch7) ill be a nice guy and post some of it on back to back days. just keep reading and reviewing and ill keep posting!




Disclaimer: I do not own Gundam Wing and Co. They belong to Bandai and Sunrise. This story is for entertainment purposes only. I am not making a profit from it.


Afraid to Love
Written by: Ra|nMan
Chapter Nine



?So, Heero, what made you decide to rejoin the world of the living?? Zechs asked spitefully.

?To be perfectly honest with you Zechs, it was you guys. I finally realized that I had left my only friends with out so much as an explanation as to why I left or if I would be coming back at all.?

Everyone looked shocked at this statement made by Heero. Were they all hearing things or did Heero just admit that they were all his friends?

Quatre quickly glanced around the room and saw that everyone, including Relena, had the same shocked expression on their faces so he must not have been hearing things after all.

?So, Heero really does care about us after all,? Quatre thought as a smile broke out on his face.

?So then why did you leave in the first place??

Quatre was brought back to reality by Zechs? next question, which was much harsher in tone than the first one.

?The answer to that question is not quite as simple as the first one was. There were a number of reasons that added to my leaving, but the main ones were that I had shed too much blood during the wars to associate with such peace minded people, and I had no right to be considered a hero of peace. And the other reason is that I was running from my feelings. I didn?t want to believe that I needed friends or that I needed any body for that matter. I was always a loner throughout the war, but what I didn?t realize at that point in time was that in times of peace one cannot hope to survive without friendship,? he stated firmly.

?Or love for that matter,? he added to himself.

?It seems that you have changed from the headstrong, over confident pilot we once all knew into a mature individual while away,? Zechs commented.

?I?m flattered Zechs. I never knew you to give compliments to anyone, especially me.?

?Indeed, I have changed some myself over the past two years, and taken on more of the role of that name which I have tried to forget, Milliardo Peacecraft. But enough talk about us, we have a party and friends to enjoy.?

And with that the group of friends laughed and talked happily until the early hours of the mourning.

When Quatre finally glanced at his watch and realized what time it was he sadly ended the festivities.

?I hate to do this my friends, but it is getting quite late, or rather quite early in the mourning, so I suggest that we all retire for the night and continue on tomorrow, or today, however you would like to look at it.?

?Sounds like a great idea to me ol? buddy. I?m kinda bushed myself,? replied Duo.

Everyone else nodded in agreement and sleepily headed off towards their rooms; everyone except for Heero. He stayed back while everyone else left the room.

Relena, sensing that something was wrong, looked back and saw Heero just standing by the window, carelessly gazing out at the night sky. She walked over to him and cautiously placed a hand on his shoulder.

?Is something wrong Heero?? she asked softly.

?I?m just thinking,? he replied. ?Thanks for asking though. Come on, it?s getting late. I?ll walk you to your room.?

Heero turned from the window and offered his arm to Relena, who just stared back at him in complete awe, then slowly took his arm and walked out of the room. They walked almost all the way to her room in complete silence, when Heero finally spoke.

?I had a really fun time tonight, and I?m glad that I was able to share it with my friends, especially you.?

Heero had stopped walking outside Relena?s door and was now staring intently into her deep, cobalt blue eyes.

?I had a good time too, Heero. I?m just glad that you came back into my life,? Relena said, staring back into his intense, Prussian blue eyes.

?Heero, I?ve been waiting along time to say this to you and I don?t think that I can wait any longer. Heero I?? but before she could finish, Heero had bent down and kissed her.

At first Relena was shocked by this sudden show of emotion, but quickly regained her composure, and returned his kiss just as passionately. Hoping that the moment would never end, Relena held Heero tight as the kiss she had longed for, for so long continued like a dream come true.

But like all good things, it came to an end. Heero slowly broke away and looked down at his one and only love.

He tried to speak but no words would escape his mouth until finally Relena held up a finger to his lips and said softly, ?Shhh. You don?t need to say any thing. I know already. Thank you for finally giving in to your feelings. Goodnight Heero.?

And with that she reached up and gave him a quick kiss, then walked into her room and shut the door behind her, leaving Heero standing in the hallway grinning from ear to ear.

Unknown to Heero and Relena, Zechs had been watching them the entire time, and was shocked, yet completely satisfied with what he had seen.

?It?s about time Heero,? he said to himself quietly. ?You are finally turning into the man we all knew you to be years ago, but you were just too stubborn to admit it. It looks like I won?t have to teach you a lesson after all. Pity. I was so looking forward to that.?

With that said Zechs turned and headed for his room where his wife was already sound asleep.

Back in the hall, Heero had just come to his senses and started for his room, when he realized what was still in his pocket.

?Ah! I don?t believe it! How could I have forgotten about something that important?! I?m such a moron. But then again Zechs? arrival did distracted me some. Speaking of Zechs, I suppose I should probably ask him for Relena?s hand before I propose. I?ll do it in the morning.?

And with that, Heero turned off the light in his room and fell fast asleep in no time.




I know its short but dont fear for i have more on the way!

[Gundamkp]

Its about time Heero kissed Relena.

Will Zechs let Heero marry Relena?

I hope so Its also time for a lemon as well.

Please post the next chapter as soon as possible

[Kari]

I'm with Gundamkp. I hope they get married soon and please post the next chapter very soon.

[miz_lou]

He kissed her! *dies*
...I can't believe I waited to read this chapter XD and you didn't say anything either WZ. *shakes fist*

I am quite impressed with the way Heero told it straight up to Zechs. Very impressed. It was simple, yet a heck of a lot of truth behind it.
I could see Heero maturing and finally giving into his feelings. Also, you kept it very real in the way that Relena would handle the situation. Excellent job.

I like the maturity you devote to your characters and keeping in character. I hope you continue the work.

Another note, I love your writing style. You communicate the plot and emotions though verbal dialogue of the characters. What I mean by that is when I write, I describe most of the time, and the dialogue ratio is not as impressive as yours. You have some real talent. *nods* I am eager to read the next chapter.

Zechs better not disagree with the engagement and Quatre better not walk in on it! :x