"Heero, don't forget Relena and I arrive at the airport at four o'clock. Try not to be late please, or do I have to tell mom again." Cathy scolded her big brother over the phone standing outside her balcony.

"Cathy I think I can handle it, and who's this Relena you keep mouthing about? Even mom talks about her." Heero said a bit annoyed.

"Oh come on! Throughout my whole four years in college just now I want come home. Relena is my best friend remember, we're both majoring in the same field Heero. I honestly think she'll be our valedictorian. Surely you remember her." Cathy explained.

"Sorry doesn't ring a bell." Heero said in his monotone voice.

"Ugh typical big brother. I thought you'd miss your little sister!"

"Well why can't your friend get you guys a ride." Heero asked.

"Why do you have something very important to do? Like another date with what's her face?" Cathy said trying to strike a nerve.

Sighing Heero just decided to call it quits with their useless sibling argument . "Cathy I'll pick you up tomorrow and yes I'll be on time."

"Okay good. Then we'll see you tomorrow. Thanks. Bye." Cathy ended the call. "Ugh I wonder if he's still dating that girl? Can't remember her name though." Cathy thought.

"Cathy! I'm home! You here?" Relena asked as she came through the front door. "I'm here Relena just got off the phone with my brother. Reminding him about tomorrow." Cathy said walking back in from the balcony.

"Is he okay with me tagging along? I can have my driver come by and take me home. I don't want to be in the way." Relena asked.

"Yes it's alright, plus it would ease down the media circus with the foreign minister's daughter coming in unannounced. Can you imagine all these reporters asking what you're doing back and if you're done with college." Cathy said while helping Relena set the table for dinner. She ordered Chinese food for take out.

"My parents know I'm coming home tomorrow but they will be on a flight tonight to Versailles, and they can't reschedule their flight plans." Relena said while poking at her food a little sadness washing over her.

"I'm sorry Relena I know you wanted to spend time with them." Cathy said with a small smile. "Hmm… I won't be too much in your way when we get back home Cathy." Relena said hoping she wouldn't be too much of hassle.

"Don't worry Relena my parents are absolutely excited to meet you finally! I also get to introduce you to my brother. I just hope his snotty girlfriend isn't around, she upsets me just seeing her." Cathy said with a little sarcasm.

"Oh Cathy don't fuss over her. If she's not worth your time and breath then simply ignore her. Then again respect…Cathy for your brother." Relena said.

"You're right Relena, I wish he could find someone that would take care of him properly you know. He so distracted, all his time and attention is to her. Like, what about him? I don't even think she loves him." Cathy said.

"A little overprotective are we?" Relena giggled. "Well we shall see tomorrow…" Relena said continuing her dinner and more rants came from Cathy throughout the night.

The flight back home didn't seem long, it was probably the anticipation and excitement in both of them. Collecting their luggage and wheeling them out on the carts, they headed to the arrivals section. After clearance they finally exited the airport and waited by the loading and unloading area.

A black sleek SUV came to stop in front of them both, not knowing who it was they paid no attention till Heero got down the SUV.

"Cathy." He said as he approached them.

"Oh! Heero!" she said as she hugged her big brother. "Hey this is my best friend Relena Darlian." Cathy said as she let go of Heero's embrace.

Heero turned to see his sister's best friend and did not expect her to look as beautiful as she did. "Hi, Heero. I'm Relena Darlian. It's great to finally meet you. Thank you sincerely for the ride." Relena said outstretching her arm to shake his hand.

When he took her hand she smiled at him and reluctantly let go. He blinked a few times before helping them with their luggage. As they proceeded onto the road to head home Heero couldn't help but glance at the rear view mirror. Relena and Cathy were lost in a conversation and her voice melted in ears, he couldn't help but listen in.

A beeping noise interrupted them and Relena fished out her cell phone to answer it. "Hello? Hilde? That's incredible I just arrived with Cathy. Sure! Call me later okay. We kinda need to settle in." Relena hung up her cell phone. "News travels fast. Hilde knows we're home. I wonder how she knew? We didn't run into any reporters out there did we?" Relena asked.

"They're everywhere Relena, you know that. But I didn't see anyone suspicious." Cathy assured her. "Reporters?" Heero asked confused. "Yeah…. Relena here is Foreign Minister Darlian's daughter." Cathy replied.

Heero was surprised at that revelation, she was talked about mostly on campus where he attended college but never saw her face. Cathy was right about Relena, from what he heard she was intelligent. He couldn't stop glancing now and then her way. Sometimes their eyes would meet and she would smile and look away.

"Wow, you must be hounded by reporters a lot then." Heero said finally. "Oh they don't worry me too much Heero. I know they're harmless." She said as she looked out her side of the car window. Nodding Heero continued his way home.

After forty five minutes later they had arrived at Cathy's parents house. After unloading their luggage of the SUV Heero looked up to see Relena pulling her luggage alongside Cathy. Her smiles were heartwarming and he immediately was drawn to her voice and beauty.

Upon entering the house they were greeted by Cathy and Heero's parents. "Oh! Look at the both of you. Time does fly doesn't it. You both have grown into lovely ladies." Cathy's mom said as she welcomed them inside. "Wow, You must be Relena. We've heard so much about you dear. Also thank you for keeping an eye out for our Cathy. She can be a handful" Cathy's father shook Relena's hand.

"Adventurous is more like it…" Relena said as she giggled earning a small swat to the shoulder from Cathy. "Alright girls let's get you settled in and we can go out for dinner to celebrate." Cathy's mom announced.

They headed upstairs and Heero stayed by the front door watching them ascend the steps carrying their luggage. "Heero go get dressed we're going out to dinner for Relena and Cathy's homecoming. Her parents are in Versailles so she'll be here till they come back." Cathy's mom said as she and her husband also ascended the stairs to get ready.

Heero gave out a long sigh, it will definitely be one long night. They all descended down the stairs and Heero stood with his arms crossed waiting patiently for his family and Relena.

"I don't think we're all going to fit in your car Heero. We should take separate cars, Cathy you can ride with me and your father. We have plenty to talk about on the way over. Heero, you and Relena can meet us at the restaurant. Hope you don't mind Relena." Cathy's mom asked.

"No no it's alright with me. Heero would you mind?" Relena asked facing him directly.

"Uh... no of course not." Heero said unsure why he began stuttering. He led her out onto the driveway and opened the car door for her, waited patiently as she sat inside and he closed her door.

Cathy looked at him with an amuse feature across her face, she smirked and giggled softly following her parents to their car.

The drive to the restaurant was an uncomfortable feeling and Heero couldn't place it. "So, Heero. Cathy tells me you're majoring in mechanical engineering, I think that's great! How's it going to so far?" Relena asked hoping to clear the quiet atmosphere.

"It's something I've always wanted to do, it's all going well I guess." Heero replied eyes never leaving the road.

"Hmm…it must be exciting! I too had an interest in Mechanical engineering. Most especially learning design, analysis, manufacturing and maintenance of machines and mechanical production techniques." Relena said as she looked at his direction.

"I'm blown away with your interest in something such as mine Relena." Heero said smiling. "Well then, that's something we have in common my friend." She said as she looked out the window smiling.

Heero just smirked at her remark, she was an interesting one alright. His girlfriend could care less about his studies or even take interest in his field of study. She always said its not really a profession in our day and age.

He heard Relena gasp from his side and he took his eyes of the road to glance at her direction. They were passing New Port City's annual fairground. "Heero do you know how long they'll be open for? I really wanna go!" she said with excitement.

"They've been open for a week, it'll be a while till they close." Heero replied. "That's great! I can't wait to go. I'm sure it'll be fun. We should go Heero!" she exclaimed. He took a side glance and she was looking at him such a bright smile it began to make him melt.

"Sure Relena."

They arrived at the restaurant and waited patiently for his parents, he decided to sign themselves in for a table. The list was quite long and wondered how long it would be till they were seated.

He made his way back to where Relena stood now with his parents and sister . "Might be a while until we get a table." Heero said.

He was about to suggest another restaurant but his cell phone rang.

Relena knitted her eyebrows at Heero and approached the maître d'. His eyes followed her as he spoke on the phone, he wondered what she was doing talking to the maître d'. She smiled and gave a little laugh, she nodded and headed back his way.

"I'm out with my family tonight, Cathy came home from college and she'll be here for vacation. I don't know. I'm going to spend time with my family. I'll call you when I can okay." Heero hung up and placed his phone in his pocket.

"Our table is ready, let's go?" Relena said and Cathy kept giggling. " Using your status again are we?" Cathy joked slightly.

"My family has a reserved table here, we don't make reservations. It's always prepared for myself or my parents." Relena said. Heero didn't know what came over him but he offered her his arm which she took and led her inside the restaurant to their table.

Sylvia leaned back on her bed and looked at the phone in her hand. After speaking with Heero, she was utterly distraught. He never pushed her aside like he did tonight. "So what if his sister is back for vacation. He can't just push me off like that. He'll be very sorry." She said to herself.