- Silent night -

Hot breaths a counterpoint to the cold air, mingled in the dark night of the space station, as the two warriors sought comfort in each other's loving embrace. Clutching the pillow beneath, Quatre's mouth set in a soundless cry of ecstasy as Trowa's gentle thrusts slowly guided him towards perfection. With nothing more than a ragged gasp to betray them, Quatre relinquished control to the burning fire within, mindless.

Later, head resting on arms still circling the pillow, Quatre relaxed as seconds turned into minutes, while the passion slowly faded.

"The others won't like this," Quatre mused, face posed thoughtfully towards the green-eyed youth.

The caress of Trowa's strong fingers against the nape of his neck was strangely reassuring.

"We don't have to tell them."

"You're not ashamed of us, are you?" Quatre winced at his inherent insecurity, barely covered up by the teasing words.

A smile only meant for Quatre, gently belying the blond's apprehensive query.

"Sorry."

Long fingers raked through Quatre's hair in a gesture of understanding; no apologies were needed.

"Trowa... I love you so much..."

An embrace, and Quatre drifted off to sleep, comforted by the hypnotic regularity of Trowa's heartbeat.

- end -

Author's notes: Another really old fic I forgot to upload. I bet I'm the only fanfic writer that does that. ^_^;;; It's a 195 words challenge fic: write a fic using exactly 195 words. You can write one too! ^_^