A/N: I UPLOADED FAST!!!! I'm so proud of myself for getting this up. I hope everyone else is too or else I worked my butt off for nothing. Well, here's the next chapter, they're getting longer, If ya can't tell. I always loved long chapters, I don't know about you all, but I sure do. Oh well, enough blab. On with the story....

A Turn of Events

The dark, mysterious creature made his way up to the balcony. He looked inside the bedroom to see Relena sitting straight up in bed. He had heard her question in the night. She had whispered his name. Good to know she still thinks about me. He walked in silently. Unheard and unseen. He watched her from a distance. He was sure she wouldn't know he was there.

"Heero, I know you're there," She said softly. Who was he kidding? She always had a sixth sense for him. He could never hide from her. He stepped out of the shadows. He heard her soft intake of breath.

"Relena," He whispered. "How have you been?" He tried to be as polite and un-perfect solider like as he could be.

"Why are you here, Heero? She asked. "What do you want?" She was straight and to the point. He watched her as she got out of bed and walked towards him.

"I'm here on a mission," He half-lied. "I wanted to stop by and make sure you were all right." He was glad she couldn't see his face in the darkness. He was sure she would be able to read him if she could. He saw her raise an eyebrow. She was unusually calm for not seeing each other in little over two years.

"Always on a mission Heero. Aren't I a distraction to the mission? Isn't that what the "Perfect Soldier" would say?" She said. Heero could hear and underlying tone of uncertainty. She was putting up her defenses, acting strong when she shouldn't. He understood.

"Relena..." He paused. "I came to see you. As much as I hate to admit it, I missed you. Okay? The perfect soldier is still a part of me, but I'm trying to find myself again. You were the only person I felt could help me. I'm sorry I turned away. I had to. We were in war. I couldn't protect you. They would go after you more if I were around. I've never felt this way for anyone, so just stick with me. I'm in love with you Relena, I always have been. But things got in the way, things that aren't present any longer. I'm yours if you'll take me." He stood in front her, vulnerable. He was never one to just jump into things, but he couldn't stop the words from coming out of his mouth.

She looked into his eyes, in the darkness. She could just make out the raw vulnerability in them. Her eyes were wide with astonishment. She couldn't believe she just heard Heero say he loved her. The perfect soldier, the emotionless boy she met on the beach told her that he had always loved her. That he wanted to be with her. She didn't know what to say. She felt her eyes tear up. "Heero, did you just say you love me?" She wanted to be sure she heard right. This could be a turning point in her life.

Heero gulped. There was no turning back. "Yes, Relena, I love you." He saw her face break into a huge grin. She squealed and ran to him. She jumped into his arms and held him.

"I love you too, Heero," She whispered. Heero smiled for the first time in his life. She loved him too. He felt so relieved. He set her down but still held her around the waist. She wrapped her arms around his neck.

"Is it okay if I kiss you now?" He asked hesitantly. He'd never done this before. For the second time that night he did something new. He felt nervous.

"If you don't, I sure will," She said as he brought his lips down upon hers. It was a first kiss like no other. If you could see sparks, you'd be seeing fireworks. It was long and drugging. Not rough but not too gentle. Neither one had the heart to pull away. Eventually, though Relena needed to breathe. She pulled away and laid her head on his shoulder. She felt contented. Happier then she had been in years.

Heero looked down at her, her head lying on his shoulder. He felt happy, at peace. It was a feeling he only go around her. After a while of just holding each other, Heero figured it was getting late. He knew she had things tomorrow. That was a given when you practically ran the world. He lifted her into his arms and walked towards her bed. He laid her down gently and kissed her forehead. He made a move to leave, but was stopped by her hand on his wrist.

"Stay with me tonight, Heero." She said, softly. "Just hold me. Let me know that I still have hope that you'll be there tomorrow."

He looked down at her face and said "Forever, Relena. I promise from this day forth, not to make the same mistake of leaving you again. Though I may not be the best companion, I'll try. I promise to love you as best I can for the rest of my life." She smiled, as the beginning of "happy tears" came to her eyes. He really does love me. He slid into bed next to her and spooned himself against her back. He kissed her hair.

"Goodnight, Relena." He whispered.

"Goodnight Heero." She answered back. She snuggled into his embrace and was soon asleep. Heero waited till she feel asleep to close his eyes. He breathed in the scent of her shampoo and for the first time in his life Heero felt at home. He feel asleep, his angel in his arms....

TBC...

A/N: So....how was it. They've gotten together and now the plot starts. Aren't you exited? I know you are. How was the upload time? I always hate it when authors take so long on the upload, so I'll try and hurry it up usually. Like I said before, I worked my butt off to get this out in time. YOU BETTER LIKE IT!!! OR ELSE...J/K. Actually, I won't know if you like it or not if you don't review. That leads me to another point....REVIEW!!!!! Doesn't it sound pathetic when authors spend like the whole story telling you to review? Well, there's a solution. Review!!!! and then we won't nag. So there. Have fun. Hope ya liked it. Next chapter will be out soon. Next time: The Morning After...

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