Story Note: James and Duo are not related. The restaraunt is like Hard Rock Cafe.Hungry Eyes is by Eric Carmen.

She had been raised to be a lady of good standing. She came from the distinguished Peacecraft family. Those of her bloodline have always made beneficial choices. If that denied them to act on their hearts then so be it, they were a selfish lot. For some reason, however, her and her brother are different from the average, predictable Peacecrafts. They shared the same passion for life. When the need arises they go with what they feel is right. Even though, her brother is four years older than her, the trait they share has resulted in them having a deep affectionate connection. Her brother's first act of defiance occurred when he told their parents, he would not marry the fiancee they had picked out for him. He would instead marry a nobody in their books. She had been the only one happy for him, for she saw how much he loved this woman. She only wanted her brother to be happy. That had been two years ago and, in that time she played the dutiful daughter, thinking herself happy with her fiancee. Although, not enough so, that she will meet a man that leaves her with regretable doubts. She is currently engaged to a Mr. James Maxwell.

He considers himself well off. His parents were far from rich, but they always had enough to get them by comfortably. Since his parents always barely had enough to get by, they had decided to stop after having one child. He knows they would have liked to have had more. But he knew it would break their hearts for them, not being able to give their children the things they would want from time to time. They barely had enough for their two bedroom house. His parents were honest, hard workers. The little extra bit of money they had at the end of the month, would be because his parents knew where to put their money. He learned quickly as a child to be understanding. If they had to constantly had to refuse him a new toy, etc, oh well. He couldn't really complain though. He never lacked love or wanting for naught. He had never been denied anything. They felt he deserved the best, even if it set them back on occasion. They raised him to be a well-rounded, kind young man. He would always be eternally grateful to them for raising him not to desire the superficial things in life. Not knowing that by the end of this particular day he would find a love like his parents have.

Being the daughter of a senator didn't exactly give her a private life. Not that she minded what her father did for a living, but more of what he thinks is what bothers her. Her brother is still paying for his disobedience through his current estragement with their parents. She has to sneak away just to see him, for he is restricted from setting foot on the property. She thinks his wife to be extremely kind, leaving him no regrets for his decison of being forced to abandon his family. The day had started off a boring one. James had called her an hour before, asking her out to lunch. She is hurrying to prepare for her outing. They had been friends before her parents had arranged the marriage. She cares for him deeply and thinks herself in love with him, but in an hour's time a young man will prove to her that is the farthest from the truth. The doorbell rings signifiying her date's arrival.

They wound up arriving at about the same time at the restaurant. She to celebrate her upcoming wedding and her brother's annoncement of his wife's pregnancy. Their meeting occurs before her brother arrives. He simply to enjoy his favorite dining facility. James held her chair for her. She thanked him as a server greeted them hello. Upon glancing at their menus, the young man had just entered the building. He took a seat at his usual table. They had been dining and enjoying quiet conversation, for they hadn't been able to see each other for close to a month. James excused himself. As she is waiting, she decides to go to the juxebox.

As she is right in front of it, a very danceable tune comes on. Never one to deny herself dancing, she lets her body follow the song's rhythm. She is so caught up in her own world, that she doesn't notice someone watching her, until it is too late. For some strange reason, he had gotten tired of the silence. He got up to put on a song on that would relax him. Upon reaching the vicinity of the juxebox, he froze. There was a young woman dancing without any sense of self conscious. Her back to him. She has honey blonde hair that is in a high ponytail. He couldn't explain what he is currently feeling. All he knows is that a woman has never grabbed his attention like this before. Something about her reeled him in, like the force of a magnet's pull, he was unable to stop himself from going towards her.

As he is right behind her, the song's lyrics sink into his brain.

I've been meaning to tell you

I've got this feelin' that won't subside

Ilook at you and I fantasize

You are mine tonight

Now I've got you in my sights

With these hungry eyes

One look at you and I can't disguise

I've got hungry eyes

I feel the magic between you and I

I want to hold you so hear me out

I want to show you what love's all about...

His body acts on instinct. He puts his hands on her hips and pulled her against him. She put her hands on his. He leans down close to her neck. Thinking it is her partner, she smiles. It takes her a few moments to realize there is something different about James. She turns in the embrace, opening her eyes. She is greeted by cobalt blue. She quickly finds herself drowning in the intense expression.

Now did I take you by suprise

I need you to see

This love was meant to be...

The rest of the song is lost on them. He is starting to close the gap between them. He greedily meets her lips with his. She returns the gesture with equal need. This action is totally unacceptable for their upbringing yet they can't seem to stop themselves. Their subconscious minds thinking, more or less the same thing. Hers that kissing somene has never felt so right. His that he is kissing a complete stranger yet can't bring himself to stop. No sooner had it started then it stopped, with her date's return. "Relena, what...?" Relena's eyes snap open and she quickly breaks the embrace, shoving the young man away. The young man stands there in a daze, watching the incident being played out. "Nothing, James." "Well, that didn't look like nothing to me." She grabs his hand. "Well, I can assure you it will not happen again." James overlooks and forgives his fiancee's previous trangression. All the while, the young man watches her leave with a wistfulness in his eyes. ' So her name is Relena is it.' As he thought this, a smile appears on his face.

It is now evening. Relena is in her room doing her exercises to calm her mind. She has been at it for hours now, and it hasn't distracted her in the least. She decides to put the sword away. The morning's situation keeps playing in her mind, especially the way she felt kissing that stranger. Well, actually simply looking into his eyes had been more than enough for her. She has never felt this way about a man before, not even James. She had always promised herself to marry for love. She suddenly thought of her brother and the choice he had made. She thought she had been in love with James. But the feelings that man awakened within her, tells her that is the furthest thing from the truth. She knows she loves James, but now realizes she isn't in love with him. She mentally prepares herself to lay out the facts for him, before they both end up regretting their decison to continue with this farce.

She has been wandering around for hours now. The cold biting into her, despite her jacket. She had gone to James and explained the situation, all the while hugging him. "I'm sorry." "You know I care about you right." "I never meant for this to happen." "Hey. its okay, Relena...I'm honestly and truly am in love with you...What I am saying is that though, I feel this way toward you...I realize after meeting him, you will never return the sentiment to me." "James, please." "No...Relena, stop." He said raising his voice. Taking a hold of her arms, looking down at her intently. "Relena, this is your chance to be happy, take it." "When a person loves someone they want that person to be happy, even if it isn't with them...And I want you to be happy, Relena...Go", he says turning his back on her before she can see his tears. "But, how will I find him?" "Somehow, I don't think it will be as difficult as you think." The next moment she is running out of the room. ' I'm sorry, James, so very sorry."

She doesn't know how long she has been out in the cold. It has already been too long. She can't wait much longer without risking her health. ' I can't believe I threw away a chance at a nice stable life for someone, it is highly unlikely I will ever see again. What she is doing is crazy, what could have made her do something on a whim. Love, she recalls. She somehow knows that is what she feels for the stranger. ' I guess love at first sight, really can happen.' ' Not that it matters, the chance of seeing him again, are next to nothing.' Sitting on the swing, she decides to stop staring at the ground. Only to be greeted by the sight of him. He had been wandering the city ever since he left the restaurant. He knows his parents are worried about him, but as long as he calls before they go to bed, he won't get in any trouble. He had called them a couple of hours ago, telling them he might be out all night and not to wait for him. For some reason, he found himself at a certain park. Not knowing why he is here, it quickly becomes clear when he sees her.

Some time after her companion had said her name, he realized what her last name was, that she is Senator Peacecraft's daughter. He approached her as she did nothing but stare at him. He extends his arm out to her. She leads them back to her residence. Her parents aren't home. They are on a business trip. The hired help having left hours ago. They are immediately warmed by the heater that has been on for hours. Upon entering, he knew he couldn't wait anymore, and his body acted of its own accord. Pinning her against the wall, he continues where he left off that morning. Before either of them knew it, they had wound up in her room and on her bed, without their shirts on.

The night passed far quicker they would have liked. She awakened to find herself pressed up against him. His arm around her stomach holding hers. His face in the crook of her neck. She hears him awakening. "Good morning." He greets her. He kisses her cheek before resuming his positon. "What now?" " I' ve never done this before, and I never thought it would be with a stranger." "The same for me on both accounts." He replies. "Now, I thought we would do the obvious." "That depends on what you think is the obvious."

"My last name is Yuy, remember that for when we get married." She turns in his embrace with a elated expression. Lightly kissing her. He pulls back with a mischievous smile. " You didn't think it was a one night stand, did you?" "Well, I can't lie when I say the thought hadn't just crossed my mind." He shares his geniue laugh with the room. "No, I am in this for the long run." "Well, what was I really suppose to think?" You are a stranger, after all." "That can be easily remedied." He passionately kisses her. " By the way, my name is Heero."