Nobody's Perfect - Part 7 in series. Disclaimer: I hope everyone realizes that I am not a famous person so I didn't create or write anything except the fics by me. This fic is Lemony fresh. The @ indicates an author's note which will be explained at the end.



The man with many identities sat reading over the latest report from earth on the Terra-forming project when his partner came in, waving an odd paper. "Zechs, you won't believe it!" why he and Noin still used their old names was a mystery to everyone. He raised an eye as she continued "You won't believe this one!!" she came to stop in front of him. "Noin if that is another tabloid saying that Treize is back from the dead and claims Relena is his child……" he broke off as she shook her head and smiled almost idiotically. He sighed in defeat and put away the report, "What is it Noin?" Still smiling she turned the paper to face him, "It is a wedding invitation.." He blinked before snatching it from her, "If Relena is marrying that lunatic……" Noin rolled her eyes, men were so childish, "No, the wedding is Trowa's, according to Quatre it's someone he mat in the circus." She sighed and Zechs Merquise felt his heart stop, he knew that sigh. As she continued talking it was confirmed, "It must be nice to just plan a wedding, although from what I hear it's harder than the Terra- forming…" She was watching him out of the corner of her eye, and he was hard pressed to not react. "I wouldn't know. So I assume we're going? Or would you prefer just sending a gift and 'congratulations'?" Noin sighed then rolled her eyes, "Of course we're going we have one week to get there, and I've already made the arrangements with Une and Quatre." She left him no room to argue before continuing again, "And from what I hear Heero will be there so I want you to promise to behave." He hated when Noin used that tone, at least outside of the bedroom… "Fine Noin, I promise to refrain from killing Heero Yuy…" he lowered his voice to a bare whisper, "at least in public." Thankfully Noin never heard the comments he made under his breath, and if she did she ignored them. "Good, now I'm going to call Relena and see about attire, she may want you to wear your Sanc Uniform…" her voice trailed off as she walked away.

~Cool I am~

~When I am with you~

~Cool I'm not~

~When I am lonely~

*My dear Lucrezia, I know what your heart craves.* he got up and walked to the window of his 'office' and stared out at the vast landscape of Mars. *I can't do it Noin I can't make you a wife…*

~I feel so sad~

~What I did wasn't right~

He walked back to his desk and pulled out a bottle of Wild Turkey@, then opening it started drinking. *I brought you to this godforsaken planet knowing what you wanted and knowing I was too cowardly for it.*

~I feel so bad~

~And I must say to you~

*I know that you know about my drinking, how many times have you found me passed out? But I can't help it my cowardice shames me to the point of drinking… Zia…* He lapsed into his private nickname for her, the one she only heard few times.

~Sorry, but~

~Nobody's perfect~

~Nobody's perfect~

~What did you expect~

~I'm doing my best~

Zechs reached into his coat pocket, *I do love you, I even have the ring. It would look stunning on you… I don't know how you can be so patient with me.* he takes another drink…

~I feel so sad~

~But you know I'll be true~

*I don't think anyone loves another as much I love you.*

~I feel so bad~

~And I must say to you~

*So why can't I find the words to tell you that?*

~Sorry, but~

~Nobody's perfect~

~Nobody's perfect~

~What did you expect~

~I'm doing my best~

*How could you be so supportive to me? Even when I was at my worst you came to me. I know you left the Gundam Pilots to be by my side, later you came to take me to Earth… Why? Noin you deserve someone who will give you what you want…*

~Nobody's perfect~

~Nobody's perfect~

~I was dishonest~

~I will do my best~

~Yeah~

He emptied one quarter of the bottle in one gulp, "I know you have countless admirers, you always have, even back at the academy. Did you know that? Half the cadets couldn't understand why you chose to join. Then you became a member of the Specials…" He didn't get an answer not that he expected one. Now the bottle was now half empty. His thoughts wandered to the days in the academy… he recalled some of his 'comrades' who were now dead, and the fights that occurred sometimes after some of the more trying days when stress was high. One fight was about Noin…someone had made a crude comment about her, and Zechs had felt the need to defend her since she wasn't present to defend herself.

~Cool I am~

~When I am with you~

~Cool I'm not~

~When I am lonely~

Without warning he threw the quarter full bottle at the wall and sank into a chair as it shattered, placing the ring back in his pocket as he did. He expected she would be coming back in any moment, considering the wall he hit was the wall to her 'office'…and she wouldn't make any sound entering.

~Nobody's perfect~

~Nobody's perfect~

~What did you expect~

~I'm doing my best~

"Noin I'm sorry…" She walked up to him and kneeled next to his chair, "It's okay Zechs, we'll get that cleaned up, and you aren't hurt." He shook his head, I don't mean that, Noin…I…"

~Nobody's perfect~

She placed a hand over his mouth, "I understand Milliardo.."

~Nobody's perfect~

~I was dishonest~

Gently he removed her hand and kissed her palm, "There's so much I haven't said to you… so much I've hidden and lied about…" Noin brushed some of his hair back, "Zechs, you don't have to say anything…" He took both her hands in his, "I want to… but I can't…" She smiled at him before leaning to kiss him lightly, "When you're ready you will." She then got up to leave.

~I will do my best~

Zechs watched her knowing she was going for a broom or something, "Thank you." She paused only slightly as an acknowledgement then continued out.

~Yeah~

*I love you Lucrezia Noin…*







Author's note: ;_; I'm soooooooooooooooo Happy!! No I'm not on drugs, I'm just glad I finished this dumb fic, I mean I have 8 and 9 done but I couldn't post them without this one first… ::glances over the fic:: By the Muses! I think this is the lamest fic I've ever written… wait no the Star Wars/Sailormoon fic was worse. Anyway you 're reading this to find out about the Wild Turkey reference, well if you haven't seen the pic…… ::drools:: you need to, go to a Zechs shrine they should have it.