Proximity (1/?)-revised

[Akasha]

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Proximity

Chapter 1
By Akasha

Screeching car tires could be heard from the main entrance of the estate as he sped towards the Peacecraft mansion. He stopped abruptly at the automatic gates, jumped out of the car, and forced them opened. He sped his way up to the grand building and came to an abrupt stop at the entrance.

Not even waiting for Pagan to open the door, Heero pushed past him and headed for the stairs to her room. But before he reached the landing he was greeted by an old time friend.

?It?s about time you got here. She hasn?t been herself since Pagan found her,? Trowa said from the nearby living room. Heero turned towards Trowa. He noticed that he was the only Preventer around and wondered why the others, her brother inclusive, were not around. He was notified by Wufei and came as soon as he could.

?What happened??

?She was attacked last night. We don?t know by whom and we couldn?t get anything else from her. Duo, Zechs, and I arrived as soon as we received the phone call from Pagan. Wufei told us that he contacted you and told us to expect you here. It happened early this morning. They left me here and told me to leave once you?ve arrived.?

Trowa walked up to Heero and placed a firm hand on his shoulder.

?Whatever you plan on doing, I hope it?s for the better. She?s not in stable condition Heero.? Trowa removed his hand from Heero?s shoulder and plunged it into the depths of his uniform pants pocket.

?From what I could gather, she was threatened in some way that?s made her withdrawn.?

Heero nodded and dashed up the steps heading to Relena?s room.

As Heero approached Relena?s room, thoughts began to run through his mind. ?Who could?ve done this? Did she receive my letter? What happened?? So much was going through his mind that he didn?t even realize that he was staring at her room door. On the other side, he could hear someone sobbing and calling his name. It was very faint, and if anyone were to walk by, they wouldn?t hear her. He turned the knob slowly and pushed the door open, peering inside. Her room was lacking everything it used to have when he would stop by.

?When I would stop by?? he thought.

Closing the door behind him, he called to her softly. ?Relena?? He only received her soft sobs and her repeating his name. He looked towards the canopy bed and saw Relena hugging her knees, rocking slightly back and forth like a child would if he or she were lost. He moved the sheer curtain out of the way and sat in front of her. He looked into her wet eyes, and noticed that she did look lost. ?Relena?what happened to you??

?Relena?it?s me.?

?Why Heero?why?? She kept repeating it over and over again, as if she was questioning his definite departure. Heero moved her bangs out of her face and wiped some of her tears.

?Relena,? he said with a bit more force. ?It?s me, Heero.? She continued to rock back and forth, staring out into space. Heero pushed himself further onto the bed and sat directly in front of her. He made eye contact and waited for her to snap out of it.

Amazingly, Relena stopped chanting, but continued to sob and rock back and forth. Heero sat there and thought about holding her to make her stop?but he didn?t know if that was what he should do. He reached out and cupped her cheek. She shut her eyes tight and begged that he wouldn?t do it again.

?Do what again,? Heero thought as he watched her tremble with fear. ?Relena stop it. It?s me He-??

?Heero please help me, please,? she whispered softly. Heero grabbed both her shoulders causing her eyes to flutter open.

?Look at me Relena.?

She did.

?I would never hurt you.? Relena blinked and stared blankly at the man in front of her.

?Heero??

?Yes it?s me, Heero.? Relena stared at the familiar Prussian blue eyes that she knew all too well.

?Heero??

Heero nodded and wiped her face. ?I?m here.? Relena shook her head slightly and searched his face to make sure that it wasn?t an illusion.

Heero read her expression and pulled her into his arms and held her tight?held her close. He gently stroked her hair and whispered softly to her.

?I?m here now Relena. Everything is going to be okay.? Relena closed her eyes and counted to ten, hoping that when she opened them this wouldn?t be a dream. When she reopened them, she realized that they were now standing. She looked up slightly and saw that it was Heero.

?Heero,? was all she said before she broke down into his arms. He held her tighter, but it was a comfortable embrace.

?Heero I was so scared. Where were you? You didn?t tell me you were leaving,? she asked as she sobbed into his shirt.

?I was on a mission Relena. But as soon as I heard about what happened, I aborted the mission and came straight here. I sent you a letter explaining everything.? Relena clutched his shirt and calmed her sobs down. Heero relaxed his embrace a bit and looked down at her watery eyes.

?Two days ago I sent it to you. Someone should?ve told you by now on top of that. I thought you knew?? Relena continued to stare at him and thought about it for a moment.
Then she began.

?Two days ago?I received nothing from you. That morning, you were gone. Nobody told me anything Heero?nobody.?
Heero held her by the shoulders and peered at her.

?Are you sure??

?Yes I?m sure.? She looked down.

Heero lifted her chin and looked into her eyes. ?Well I?m here now and I?m not leaving again.? He gave her a soft kiss, but deepened it right after he made contact with her lips. It may have only been three days since he?s last been with her, but he made it seem like it was three months. The way his tongue roamed around in her mouth, Relena could tell that he missed her, and she regretted thinking that he was never going to return. She regretted doubting him the night before?

'The night before'. The thought arose new fear in her and she quickly pulled away.

Heero was a bit taken back by her reaction, but what Wufei told him only angered him. Relena looked up at him and saw the flash of anger in his eyes. He wasn?t looking at her, but past her. He then redirected his attention back towards her.

?Heero, I?m sorry, I just??

?Shh. Right now, you need some rest. We?ll talk later.? But before he could leave, she grabbed his arms and held on for dear life. ?Stay until I fall asleep?Heero please??

Without hesitating he nodded and walked her to her bed. He pulled the sheets back and got in. Relena climbed in and lay in his arms, resting her head on his chest listening to the soft beat of his heart.

Heero kissed her head and pushed all thoughts of murdering her attacker to the back of his head. He needed more information from her, but clearly saw that now wasn?t the time. He?d request time off from Lady Une once Relena was asleep.





AN: Well that was chapter numero uno, yet another revised chapter. I guess these chapters will be short ones, or some short, some long. Anyway, your comments and such are welcomed.