A/N: This was originally a OneShot but it I just ended up carrying it on. This is also my first fanfic so I'll have to ask people to tell me whether I have to rating, format, style and other stuff like that right. I'd adore any reviews and tips good or bad but give this fic a chance because it gets funnier as it goes, trust me. I'll try to update weekly or something.

Disclaimer: I'm sure you've all heard this before but...*raises hand solemnly* I declare that I do not own Gundam Wing nor any of its characters...ouch! the truth hurts :P

Warning: It's a little limey so beware...

CHAPTER I – Lounging Around

Relena was sitting on a lounger in a secluded spot on her grounds relaxing in the sunlight. She was wearing a white shirt with the ends tied together in a knot that left the rest of her stomach bare as well as some tight denim shorts. Her long golden hair was tied up with a sky blue ribbon. She had closed her eyes and revelled in the sweet calming sounds of nature around her. Max, her dog, was snuffling around and she smiled when he stopped to lap at her hand affectionately. She had taken the day off at everybody's request. They claimed that she was working too hard and rarely had a break and now that she was here she began to appreciate the healing powers of a relaxing day in the warmth of the sun.

Max suddenly stopped licking her hand and bounded off yelping with delight; probably to chase a butterfly or something. She began to feel a little sleepy and dozed off for a few minutes when she was woken by the sound of Max racing back. The sound was coming dead ahead of her. She opened her eyes as he clambered onto the lounger and proceeded to brush his furry face against her, licking her fervently and trying to get her attention. She laughed and tried to push him off, "Max, stop it! What is it?" Then she caught sight of a familiar shadow under a nearby tree and turned to look.

It was none other than Heero Yuy.

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He knew where she was instinctively as soon as he heard she had dismissed her guard detail. As he approached her, Max left Relena's side and came running towards him. He paused as the dog ran mad circles around him happily. Despite his fluffy appearance, Max normally became aggressive to anyone that approached Relena when she was resting alone but Heero and Max were on friendly terms. Heero remembered the first time he and Max had met. Relena had been prepared to hold Max back but when Heero looked blankly into the dog's eyes, an understanding passed between them. It was as if they agreed that they both wanted to protect Relena from any harm and from that day, Max treated Heero like a friend, much to Relena's surprise.

Heero made his way under the shade of the tree near which Relena's lounger lay. The day was so warm that he took his jacket off and tossed it around a low hanging branch. He turned to appraise her slender form as she lay there with her eyes closed, sleeping. She was beautiful, Heero thought, achingly so, but before such thoughts could take over his mind he always crushed them with a cold hard resolution that he shouldn't be thinking such things. It was hard not to though because although his face could reveal nothing, he couldn't suppress the mere thoughts themselves; and it was getting harder.

During the war, she had infiltrated his life and taken residence in his mind such that even with the cold hard focus of his mission objectives, she shone through and her name made her way to his lips and her image to his eyes. But he had been young then and he had mostly seen her as something perplexing that did not fit into the picture of war and battles. Of course she had found her place and had become stronger and almost as focussed as he was.

He had eventually joined the Preventers. He still needed purpose in his life albeit a less demanding one than being a gundam pilot had been. Sometimes he was assigned to guard the Vice Foreign Minister and he got a closer look into the woman she had become. She had a beautiful slim figure that flowed like silk. Her breasts had developed nicely; her legs were fantastic pieces of work and her face had become more defined…what was he thinking? He frowned and began to think more appropriately about the woman she had become…the world admired her and even though she tried to convey that she was just a representative trying to work hard, many people idolised and loved her. She was still forgiving and kind but some of her naiveté and innocence had vanished with age. At 19 years old it was amazing when he thought of what she had achieved.

Max got bored of Heero's casual stance against the tree and ran back to Relena. To Heero's annoyance the silly creature jumped on her and started licking her so she was forced to get up. Heero silenced his thoughts and focussed in preparation, he was simply here to guard her because no one else was and no more.

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She noted that his Preventer jacket was loped over the low branches of the tree leaving him wearing a shirt with his sleeves rolled up. He had his arms crossed behind him as he leaned against the trunk. The sunlight filtered through the leaves leaving dancing patterns across his face and arms. Max followed her gaze, wuffed, jumped off the lounger and whined for some attention from Heero. Heero knelt and ruffled the dog's fur earning him a joyful licking across his face. Relena giggled at the sight of the expressionless gundam pilot being lovingly assaulted by Max. She sat up and rubbed her neck.

"You should have a guard with you," Heero stated.

"I wanted to be alone and besides I had Max with me," Relena said happily. Heero shook his head but she just laughed, "Well I'm safe now because you're here, right?"

She was glad to see him and she felt…bubbly. The sunlight was infectious and the day was just too good to be glum. She lay back on the lounger and stretched her limbs out gracefully. She caught him looking at her through the corner of her eyes. With the way his eyes lingered over her taut stomach and her bare legs, she felt even warmer and smiled mischievously.

Heero Yuy…he tried not to reveal his emotions even though she knew they struggled to break free. She had always been able to understand him and she had been the first person to reach out because she knew he was kind and loving inside. She longed for him to let go because when he did, he would become more than what he was right now. He had grown taller with time and the length stretched his figure into a lean firm shape. His Preventer shirt and slacks revealed a toned, muscled body; one that had made her conscious of his presence whenever he was close. She knew he felt it too, the tension between them, and it had been very hard to get used to his presence around her as a guard. She knew, with amusement, that Heero Yuy was very controlled and she often saw in his eyes that he shut everything out and became intensely focussed on something when it seemed he should let go. She had often wondered if, should she take the initiative to push him, he would crack under pressure.

All of a sudden she felt playful.

She patted the lounger, "Come and sit by me Heero," she said softly and his eyes flickered uncertainly. He came over and sat on the side with his back to her and watched Max as he explored the bushes. Relena waited for a few seconds, then she lifted her leg and gently brushed it across Heero's back. "It's such a beautiful day isn't it Heero?"

He stiffened at the contact but didn't turn round. "Hn."

Relena was having fun; she kept moving her foot in a diagonal across his back so her lower leg brushed sensuously back and forth, "It's too good of a day to waste, don't you think?" He looked very tense and didn't reply. She increased the pressure so he was sure to feel the smoothness of her leg rubbing against him through his shirt. He turned slightly towards her, "Relena…"

"My it's really hot." She was unbuttoning her shirt, "You must be so hot in that uniform Heero." She could actually see the perspiration on his forehead now, this was too sweet. She stopped after a few buttons so her shirt revealed the curve of her breasts and the outline of her bra but torturously cut off further view. Heero's throat moved as he swallowed. His eyes followed her dainty foot as she arched it towards him and this time, slid it across his lap slowly. He closed his eyes as she pressed it against his stomach and moved it up his chest…

In a blink, Heero's eyes flashed open and he grabbed her foot in his hand. She yelped at his firm grip. "Relena what are you doing?" Heero grated. She was still shaken by his reaction but she winked at him, "I'm trying to get you to relax…you're too tense."

He stared at her silently until she gave him the fullest smile she could muster, then she gasped as he yanked her foot and pulled her down the lounger till she lay splayed out. He then clambered over her and seized her mouth in a passionate kiss that left her breathless. When she recovered, she laughed lightly at him and loped her arms around his back as he trailed kisses down her neck.

Her knee lifted up to rub against his leg and her hands reached down to pull his shirt loose from his trousers. He was kissing her collarbone now and working his way between her breasts. Leaning on one hand he pulled the knot tying her shirt loose and ran his hand over her bare skin, causing her to shudder against him.

Suddenly his eyes widened as he realised what he was doing and he paused, hovering over her with his breath tickling her cheek. "Relena I can't…" He said uncertainly. Relena dragged her finger across his jaw as it tightened.

"Why not? You're not afraid of Milliardo are you?" She teased lightly. Heero frowned, "Forget Zechs." He grimaced. "I shouldn't be here…"

She felt disappointment course through her but she wasn't going to give up so easily; she would make Heero release his feelings. He started to move away but she wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him down to kiss him. She broke off and rubbed her nose gently against his, "Don't you want to be with me?" Heero pierced her with his deep eyes, "It's irrelevant what I want…"

"No it's not. You're saying that because I'm the Vice Foreign Minister and I'm this perfect image of peace and purity. Sometimes I wish you would see me as a school girl again." She saw him smile slightly. "We're just two human beings and surely there's a little place for you and me somewhere in this peaceful world we're trying to rebuild? I don't know about you but I feel right when I'm with you. You used to say that we should live by our emotions and…" She was cut off by his kiss. He smirked at her startled expression, "Always giving speeches."

She smiled and ran her fingers through his hair, "It gets me what I want," she whispered and trembled when she looked into his eyes as they gazed at her. He lowered his head and kissed her urgently. No more words or playfulness but a need that drove them both. She arched and rubbed her body against his as he moulded her breasts and her hands began to unbutton his shirt. She moaned against his mouth and wrapped her legs around him, pulling him close as she felt the hard bump through his clothes press against her.

They broke apart violently as Max started barking in a frenzy. Relena stared in a daze with her hair and clothes ruffled as Heero rose to his feet and started to button and tuck his shirt in. "Somebody's coming," he warned her gently and she snapped into action, straightening her hair and fumbling to tie the knot on her shirt. She looked up at Heero as he brushed a hand through his hair; he looked slightly frustrated. She turned away and whistled, "Max come here!" The dog came running and settled at her feet still growling under his breath. He was followed by a young flustered Preventer who was out of breath. He saluted at Heero and looked guilty.

"I'm sorry sir but Lady Une wants to see you immediately…I've been looking for you everywhere."

Heero's eyes narrowed, "I'll be there." The boy flicked a glance between him and the Vice Foreign Minister and his eyes widened a little. "I'm sorry sir," He said genuinely and then he was gone. Heero walked over to the tree and grabbed his jacket. He paused and turned back to Relena who was still sitting there quietly. Their eyes met but they didn't say a word and they didn't need to. Desire was still lingering in their eyes but they were not as free as they wanted to be. Heero briskly set off in the direction of the house and called back over his shoulder in a tone not to be contested, "I'll send someone out to take guard duty."

Relena kneeled on the grass and hugged Max as he came over to lick her and sighed in disappointment. If only…

TBC

A/N: Please review if you can; it really motivates me and I'll feel better posting the next chapter