Already Swimming
Drabble/Fluff
1xR
Don't own them.
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Already Swimming
Heero looked on with his customary blank face as he trudged across the sand. If you didn't know him, you'd think that the sunny lake shore was the last place on Earth- or anywhere else, for that matter- that he wanted to be. But those who knew him... like the bubbly blond racing ahead of him in a few swatches of bright pink and a straw sun-hat... they knew he was actually enjoying himself a little.
What wasn't to enjoy about a sweet, sun-soaked afternoon at the lake with the one person you love the most?
And he did love her. It hurt like hell, and it was a little odd to admit it, even to himself, if not her. He followed her, carrying a laden picnic basket and a large green bag full of towels and sunscreen. She carried nothing but herself and a large, sky blue inner-tube ring. A smile was plastered over her sweet angelic face, and Heero knew she was happy. Oh, she could smile even if the world was crumbling down around her... that was one of her charms... but he knew her well enough to know her moods. And right now, she was happy, really happy.
And, he guessed, so was he. Even if it was still bizarre.
Heero Yuy, once proclaimed the 'perfect soldier', was toting a picnic basket and towels, actually looking forward to a slow, leisurely day by the water. Very bizarre, indeed.
Releena looked over her shoulder, the hat shading her sky blue eyes as she smiled at him. Why she ever loved him, after all he'd done, he'd never understand. She was purity and sweetness, grace and innocence. And he was a murderer. But she smiled at him with love in her big round eyes. Oh yes, she knew he loved her even if he didn't tell her. How? Again, he'd never understand.
"Come on, Heero... you can't go swimming if you don't get to the lake."
Heero's smile came, so unexpected she beamed back. How would he ever tell her that when it came to her.... he didn't need a lake to go swimming. He was drowning... and she took every breath of air from him. He'd never surface again.
He stared straight into her eyes. She paused until he caught up, and he brushed a quick kiss across her cheek.
"I'm already swimming."
OWARI
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AN: R&R please, because C&C is so very welcome and cherished! And don't worry. How To Save A Life is not forgotten or dead. I'm just having a bit of trouble getting Quatre to come across like I want him to. Next chapter should be out soon, so don't worry!