It was a normal day at work for Relena Peacecraft. Since her recent arranged marriage to Duo Maxwell she has been learning the in's and out's of his own company before thy tie the knot so she can work alongside him in the future.

'Good Morning Miss Relena!' Smiled Emily, Duo's receptionist whose legs just kept going.

'Good Morning Emily, any messages?' replied Relena.

'No ma'am.' Relena nodded and continued into her office where she sat at her desk and sighed. She picked up her photo of her and her father. Oh father, must I have an arranged marriage? Just then there was a knock at her door.

'Come in!' she shouted.

'Hey Babe! How ya doin?' Duo Maxwell came to visit her every morning. Of course he was always in before her with him being the owner and chairman of his father's company. His bright smile plastered on his face with his long braid in tow behind him, with his masculine tall figure Duo was certainly a man that every woman could appreciate, but he was not the man Relena hoped to marry.

'Good Morning Duo.' Relena shot a quick smile at Duo as to not keep him long, she wasn't really a very good morning person, and Duo was. Duo winked and gave Relena a hug and a kiss on the cheek.

'Listen, I know it's out of the blue and short notice but I have to take off tonight. It's a business meeting over in Germany and I can't get out of it! Sorry babe...' Relena took a moment to process this, Yes! This means I get some time to myself without having to act like a housewife at home!

'But hey listen! I know you're worried with all the recent threats you've been getting lately, so without me at home to protect you I've hired a body guard for you! Don't worry, I mean it when I say he's the best of the best.'

Relena remained silent for a few minutes her dreams of being alone had been shattered, the last thing she wanted to do was entertain.

'How long will you be gone exactly?'

'Only for four days, don't worry. You'll be safe.' Relena just looked at the man in front of him. It was sweet of him to worry; maybe he did have feelings for her but he didn't realise how precise alone time was for Relena nowa days; she nodded eventually and began to shuffle some papers.

'Duo I know you wor-'

'Ah I'm sorry! I've got to run and make preparations for tonight, me and Hilde have to leave straight after we finished repairing this mobile suit. But hey I'll introduce you to your body guard before I leave, he should be here soon!' at that Duo began retreating out the door.

'But Duo!' she yelled after him but it was too late, he'd shut the door and left her speechless.

Grrr! That Duo! I'd kill him if I could!

Irritated and disappointed Relena began her morning work by photocopying some documents in the print room. I few death threats are nothing to worry about, a few letters here and there. I can look after myself, besides it's only during the day that I need protecting...

Relena was so lost in her thoughts she realise the man walking towards her and bumped into him.

'Oh i'm so sorry!' She turned to quickly apologise to the man but was stopped when a pair of Persian blue eyes set on hers. Oh my...She thought. She quickly gave him a look over; he was at least a head taller than she, masculine like Duo but more refined. But the gaze he gave Relena was breath taking, his eyes such a deep blue that pierced into her like he could see into her mind, but at the same time like he would kill her if she said the wrong thing. Relena blushed ever so slightly and had every intention of retreating to her office, but she was frozen in his gaze.

'Yo Heero!' His head turned along with Relena to Duo running down the hallway. The man in front of her was called Heero, What an interesting name... I wonder how he knows Duo. Heero simply nodded to acknowledge his greeting.

'Ah so you met the Mrs!' he gave Relena a tight squeeze. 'What's up babe? You look a little flushed?' Duo touched her cheeks but she swatted him away.

'Oh I'm fine, I'll just go back to my office! Not enough coffee this morning...' Relena turned to leave but she could not escape.

'Woah babe we'll follow you and talk in your office.' Of course she had no option and both the men followed her along the hallway. She sat at her desk and waited for them to discuss and leave so she could have peace once again.

'So this is Heero Yuy. He's your bodyguard while I'm away, he'll be with you 24/7.' Heero again nodded in Relena's direction. She was speechless again, frozen in shock. She blinked,

'Duo like I said before-'

'I know babe, you don't need a bodyguard blah blah blah. Yes you do, I've decided, I've paid him and he's a good friend. It'll be fine.' Relena opened her mouth to retaliate.

'Relena, this is final. Besides I have to go now!' He leaned over her desk gave her a quick kiss on the cheek.

'Cya!' he waved as he left the room and shut the door. Relena's eyes rested on Heero who was staring at her. She swallowed hard; This is going to be difficult.

'Heero, I know you've been paid but I don't really require your presence at home. I am perfectly safe there and I could simply call you if there is trouble.'

'No.' Relena was silenced by his straight answer. 'I've been given a mission and I will fulfil it to the end.'

Fine. She thought.

The rest of the day went pretty normally, Relena continued her work until 5 while Heero just leaned against the far wall not saying or doing anything, only once did he open his eyes to gaze at Relena for a few minutes. He followed her home of course; it was his mission to protect Relena at all costs. Relena set her coat and bag to one side, her and Duo lived together already. Their parents had arranged their marriage a few years ago and a home was built for them both. It was of course a mansion with more rooms than a hotel, but it suited Relena just fine because it gave her chance to hide away when needed.

'Please make yourself at home Heero. Would you like some tea or coffee?'

'Coffee. Black' Relena went into the kitchen, when she returned Heero was nowhere to be seen. She found him in the main sitting room holding a photo of her and Duo. She approached him slowly and set down his coffee.

'That was taken the day we found out we were to be married. About a year ago...' Relena lingered for a few seconds and finally gave herself a sad smirk and shook away the memory. Heero picked up his coffee and looked at Relena, again with that piercing look.

'Do you love him?' Relena almost spit out her tea but she could not answer, she simply looked Heero in the eye.

'Not enough to marry him, but enough to be fond of.'

'So you don't love him?' Relena was shocked again, how many times would this man silence her.

'That is none of your business! We are to be married weather we wish it or not! And that is all there is to it!' She glared at Heero as though he'd just said she was fat. After a few minutes Heero simply nodded and sat down. Relena sat next in the chair opposite and began to start a more suitable conversation. Heero did not say much about himself, or at all but he asked when he wanted to know an answer. Relena quickly learnt of his and Duo's relationship, his skills as a Gundam Pilot as well as his solitude of life. Relena sighed,

'It sounds so peaceful. Not being bothered all the time by the public and people.' With that she took the dirty mugs to the kitchen to be washed. After a few minutes Heero followed her in and began washing the cups and other plates. Relena smiled at how silent Heero was, it was refreshing. Once everything was washed and dried Relena began to put them away, she stretched up to put the plates away. Why Duo wants them on the highest self where I can't reach them is beyond me! Just then as she was putting the last plate away one fell and was aimed straight for Relena, she braced herself for the impact but it never came... she looked up and Heero had caught the plate mid air. His strong body pressed against Relena to shield her with one arm around her waist. He looked down at Relena to make sure she was unharmed. But she did not move she could not release herself from his strong gaze. She was so close to him, she could feel his heart beat, unchanged while hers raced. His warm breath on her neck sending shivers down her spine. They stayed like that for what seemed like an eternity. Relena parted her lips to say something but he was gone in a second. Plate on the shelf and Relena yet again speechless...Oh my...