[Ficlet ~ PG] Tardiness

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Title: Tardiness
Length: Ficlet
Pairing: 1xR
Prompt: None
Teaser: Didn't Duo know that traffic laws didn't apply in situations like these?
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5141105/30/ ... al_Nuances

Disclaimer: GW = not mine.

Nonsensical Nuances
by mistress amethyst une

Tardiness

Heero was late, and he hated it more than anything. Running as swiftly as only he could, he barely managed to dodge the obstacles, both living and non-living, in his way. He would have gotten here sooner had it not been for Duo's insistence on driving. The journey had been torture. Traffic lights seemed inclined to turn red just as they were about to pass, and the mass of cars moved at a snail's pace. That one hour on the road felt longer than forever. Didn't Duo know that traffic laws didn't apply in situations like these? Damn it!

Today was the one day of the year he wasn't on Relena's security detail! The one day! This could have just as easily happened yesterday or tomorrow but no... This had to happen today! If he didn't make it in time, he would never forgive himself. As he approached her reported location, he heard pained screams that unmistakably belonged to her. Was he too late?

Running faster now, her screams only grew louder as he drew closer. Throwing open the doors in his way, he was greeted by the sight of his wife looking completely spent from what must have been an intense round of torture. Apologizing profusely, he fell to his knees beside her. In his haste and overwhelming desire to see her, he noticed nothing but the weak smile on her face. All sound and sensation was forgotten in her favor.

But the other reason for his rush refused to be silent, now wailing loud enough for him to hear...

He turned from Relena then, eyes growing wide in wonder at the noisy pink bundle in Sally's arms.

"One week overdue," sighed Sally, gently placing the newborn baby girl into the perfect soldier's arms. "Then again, it seems that tardiness runs in the family..."