Never Look Back Chapter 9
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"She stayed in the hospital for three days and by that time I was transferred back to the Hawkins team," Heine informed taking out his wallet.
"So you left her at the hospital?" Athrun asked fumbling with his glass.
"Huh? Oh no. She was transferred with me. At that time we were not able to get on board since they were in a skirmish. If I remember correctly they needed two pilots and the team we formed had extra," Heine answered.
"When did your ship come in?" Athrun asked curiously looking up at Heine.
"Eight days after she was out of the hospital. She was still too weak to pilot her mobile suit when we boarded. I was still skeptical about her feelings towards me. I wasn't sure if they were true or lust from being in the relationship with Yukio. Her brother, Mamoru is very cunning. He made me take care of her so our relationship would grow," Heine smiled.
"You never told me what happened to her. Um…what were her injuries?" Athrun asked softly not wanting to upset him.
"I didn't? I thought I did. Yukio hit her in the back of the head with some type of blunt object. Then she bruised her forehead when she hit the floor unconscious. At least that's what she believes what happened. Anyways I'm going to skip the time we had off. Only thing she really did was sleep," Heine chuckled.
"Okay," Athrun answered.
"No…actually I will tell you…she did change somewhat," Heine answered thoughtfully. "It was a rather quiet day when she came home…
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"Ayame don't rush things. We don't want you to pass out," Mamoru reasoned helping the weak woman out of the car.
"I'm fine…I don't need help! I'm independent!" Ayame cried out before losing her balance. Mamoru chuckled softly picking her and carrying her into the house.
"Heine will want to take care of you. How can you not need help without him there for you? Please…I want you to act helpless for him," Mamoru whispered into Ayame's ear.
"Sissy's home!!!!" Jun cheered running to her brother and sister. "What happened to your head?"
"Oh nothing…I just got a big Owie. That's it," Ayame muttered as Mamoru helped her to the floor.
"Guess what Sissy! Guess what Onee-chan!" Jun asked yanking on Ayame's sleeve. Ayame followed the young girl knowing that Jun wanted to show her something really badly.
"What Jun-chan?" Ayame questioned lovingly.
"Heine-san taught me to fix pancakes, and how to twist the top off of Oreos without breaking them and how to make cookies and how to tie my shoes and how to count to 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19…20!" She giggled jumping up and down inside the kitchen. The kitchen was dark and mysterious before Ayame flipped the switch.
"Welcome home, Miss. Ayame," Heine smiled warmly holding a bouquet of flowers for Ayame. Ayame blushed gently fiddling with her hands. He's a great friend. I love him…I really do…I love him so much. I really hope he loves me too…Heine's so handsome…Ayame thought before giggling bashfully.
"Masumi-chan! Heine-sama needs to move!" Jun cried out watching the small girl attach herself to Heine's leg.
"Pick me! Pick me!" Masumi muttered stretching her arms out to Heine. He laughed loudly scooping up the bubbly two year old.
"Do you want to see Ayame's flowers?" he asked curiously as the girl pulled off a pedal from a rose. He extended a hand to Ayame beckoning her closer. Bashfully she moved closer wobbling from time to time as she entered Heine's grip.
"Hello," she whispered as Heine kissed her forehead softly.
"If you feel well enough do you want to dance?" he whisper back as Masumi pulled out more pedals.
"Masumi stop that. You know better," Ayame ordered placing the little girl on the floor.
"'Kay," Masumi mumbled before standing up to find her teddy bear.
"Do you still want to dance?" Heine asked brushing a few stray strands of hair out of her face.
"Actually…I want to sit down," Ayame whispered tiredly.
"No, you're going to sleep Ayame. The doctor told you that you need plenty of sleep," Mamoru ordered pointing to her room.
"But I just want to sit down," Ayame whined playfully as Mamoru took the bouquet from Heine.
"Go rest. Heine will stay with you. Won't you Heine?" Mamoru answered.
"Yes. I'll stay," Heine responded without hesitation. Wow so determined…maybe Ayame will finally have someone who is committed to her. Heine seems genuine while Yukio was always questionable, Mamoru thought dipping the flowers into a vase filled with water.
"Fine," Ayame sighed as Heine pushed Ayame into her room.
"I guess you should change into something more comfortable and I'll watch you…I mean I'll watch you sleep. Not watch you dress. That would be weird. I would never want to do that. Because that would be awkward," Heine answered blushing softly.
"Relax Heine. I knew what you meant," Ayame giggled caressing his face softly.
"I'll…I'll be outside," Heine suggested leaving her to change.
"Hm…what pajamas should I wear? I wonder which one Heine would like? I like this one. I think he like's the color orange," Ayame thought out loud. She slipped into the silky orange Cami and shorts.
"You can come watch me now," Ayame giggled getting into her bed. He entered the room quietly shutting the door behind him.
"Hey I'll help you lie down," Heine began soothingly; "I know that if you lay down too quickly you'll get a huge headache." He took her head in his hand guiding her down to the pillow.
"Kiss me?" Ayame asked holding on to Heine's hand. Her face was red with fear and embarrassment. Their faces were already close together although Heine tried to pull away.
"Excuse me?" Heine asked bewildered as his heart beat loudly in his chest and head.
"Kiss me…I mean would you kiss me good night?" Ayame asked staring into his eyes.
"Of course," Heine muttered kissing Ayame's injured forehead. He hesitated for a long time before kissing Ayame's lips softly. I always melt in his grip…I never want this to end…Ayame thought.
"Hey Ayame I brought you some extra pillo-Well hello you two," Mamoru chuckled as Heine pulled away from Ayame.
"Hello sir," Heine answered standing at attention.
"Yeah, yeah, you don't have to do that here. Just call me Mamoru. No sir…I'm not giving you any commands so you don't need to be so formal," Mamoru answered waving his attention away with his hand.
"But sir…" Heine trailed as Mamoru propped Ayame's head up on the extra pillows.
"Mamoru. Stop being so formal. Quiet honestly I hate the formality. Respect me but you don't have to call me commander," Mamoru answered. "Aren't we all the same on the battlefield?"
"Well yes si-Ma-Mamoru," Heine answered hesitantly.
"Please…don't feel awkward. I mean you're dating my little sister," Mamoru answered feeling Ayame's forehead. She felt warm which he expected.
"Mamoru…I'm no-not…" Ayame began before getting cut off by Mamoru.
"You said it yourself at the hospital," Mamoru said with a wave of his finger.
"Well yeah…but I don't think we have officially started dating yet," Heine reasoned.
"Well you kissed her on the lips…I call that "official" dating," Mamoru answered.
"I think he's beaten us, Ayame," Heine chuckled sitting next to Ayame. Mamoru smiled warmly before leaving the room quietly. I feel that these two will be together for a long time Mamoru thought picking up little Masumi. She giggled loudly latching on to her older brother.
"Um…Heine…Could you lay down with me?" Ayame asked.
"Ah…In the same bed?" Heine asked quietly. She nodded quickly feeling her cheeks turn pink.
"Ayame…I think you're being a little delusional now," Heine answered blushing softly as well.
"I guess…Nighty night!" she yawned closing her eyes. Within seven minutes Ayame was fast asleep in their soft bed.
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"I'm going to be transferred back to the Hawkins Team?" Heine asked as Mamoru handed him the papers.
"Yeah…Two of the pilots went AWOL so they're transferring you back and your girlie will be going with you," Mamoru joked holding Jun tightly.
"Aw…Heine-sama will not stay?" Jun asked sadly.
"Heine will stay for now," Heine answered patting Jun on the head.
"I want Heine-sama to stay forever," Jun mumbled rubbing her eyes as tears streamed down her face.
"Oh little Jun he won't be leaving right now. And this won't be the last time you see Heine," Mamoru suggested kissing the little girl on the cheek.
"Heine will leave…I want Heine to stay," Jun cried loudly.
"You know what Jun. I'm going to stay and once I leave I'll tell you and I'll give you a deep loving hug so you won't be able to forget me," Heine suggested taking Jun away from Mamoru. He hugged her tightly playing with her tight green curls.
"Okay! I'm going to go play with Mitsuho," Jun cheered pushing herself off Heine's lap.
"Mitsuho seems like a quiet kid. I never see him. Where does he go?" Heine asked curiously.
"He is quiet. He never talks much. Mitsuho only speaks his mind to Ayame. He loves her a lot. Hey come closer…the next thing I'm going to tell you remains between us," Mamoru said quietly pulling Heine close.
"Alright?" Heine questioned as Mamoru looked around to see if anyone else was in the room.
"Mitsuho was in the basement was "it" happened. The detectives found him in a corner frightened…literally stuff. The reason why he was trying to get away from Toshiro was to see Ayame," Mamoru explained before seeing a shadow figure emerge.
"Mamoru I hopeyou're not scaring him," Ayame slurred wobbling into the living room.
"Ayame you should be laying down!" Heine expressed worriedly getting up from his seat.
"Oh…I'mfine," Ayame muttered as she began to lose consciousness.
"Stay conscious Ayame!" Heine called out grabbing her by the arm.
"Make sure her head doesn't hit the…you're already thought of that," Mamoru ordered as Heine held her head tightly. He caught her just in time. Talk about luck, determination and love Mamoru thought lovingly.
"Come on…wake up Ayame…" Heine whispered soothingly. He rubbed her back gently as she came around slowly as Mamoru fanned her face.
"Heine?" Ayame asked slowly.
"Yeah…Lets get you back in bed," Heine whispered into her ear. Lovingly he leaned her head on to his shoulder before picking her up.
"I feel dizzy," Ayame muttered as Heine carried her into her room.
"That's why I'm carrying you Ayame," Heine chuckled.
"Hold me," Ayame muttered.
"That's what I'm doing sleepy head," Heine whispered kissing her cheek softly. He tucked her in making sure her was properly elevated.
"Thanks…you're a real pal," Ayame giggled weakly.
"I know. Now get your rest," Heine soothed going through her bangs gently. She blushed softly as her eyes began to close minutes later.
"Yukio…liked short hair," she was able to murmur before falling into a blissful sleep.
