Chapter Thirteen

A few moments later, Relena deceased down the stairs with the grace of an angel, with her maid Kara close behind her as a chaperone. With men like Heero was rumored to be, one could never be too careful. Heero was waiting at the bottom of the staircase as he said he would. She smiled as she moved closer.

"Ready" he asked.

"Ready"

They decided to walk around the immediate plot of Lord Wilbur's estate, giving them just enough time to really be together.

"So how's your mother. I haven't seen her since we meet twelve years ago. I know she visits my mother constantly in at our estate in Haverston, but I never see her because I'm in London most of the time." Relena asked.

"She fine. Did now she's currently staying with me"

"No, would you mind dif I called on her one day when we return to London"

"She'll like that"

"Only her". Was she flirting with him? She smirked at him. She was flirting.

"I'll be happy to see you" he smiled. "So why are London most o the time."

"I'm still at the prime of my season"

"Yet you have not accepted any of the many offers. And if I'm correct you had quite a few. Why is that?"

"Well, to keep it simple. I was not in love with any one of them. If I am to spend the rest of my life with someone I would at least which the like them. Wouldn't you"

"I would"

"Speak of which, why have you not gotten married yet. With all the young, eligible woman that adore you, I would have thought one would have snatched you up by now."

"I guess my reason is the same as yours, but there is one particular lady that I'm quite in interested in."

She felt a pain in her heart. "Do I know her?"

"Why"

"I was just wondering, if…"

"Yes you do know her."

"Will you tell me name?"

"Not yet"

"Fine, at least tell me what she looks like"

"Well, she tall, but not lanky. She's strong but not intimidating. She's kind but not wuss. She has eyes like the ocean and hair like the sun"

"Do you think her beautiful?"

"Oh yes, she's the most beautiful women I've even seen."

"Well she's a very lucky girl, do you plan on pursuing her"

"I never thought about it."

"Well as a friend, I would like to approve of this phantom debutante."

"Why, jealous!"

"What?" she choked out. "Of course not, don't be ridiculous "

"Why would it be ridiculous?"

"I-uh- I didn't mean it like that"

"I know. I was just playing" She smiled and they continued to walk.

They walked until they came to a small pond bordering Lord Wilbur's land.

"I never new this was here" Relena said excited.

"Many don't. I'm one of the few that do."

Relena bent down to get one of the ducks attentions. The duck sprung forward suddenly causing her to fall backward onto her bottom causing a great length of her legs to show. Her face beet red and she quickly pulled herself off the ground. Heero couldn't help but laugh.

"Are you okay" he asked still laughing.

"Don't you dare laugh?"

"I'm sorry" he said again bursting into laughter.

Relena face turned into a smile as she pushed him backwards. His arm wailing around as he splashed into the water causing Relena to jump back to avoid getting water on her dress. He stood up with a lily pad sliding off his shoulder. Relena flinched at the look in his eyes, causing her to laugh even harder.

"Serves you right" she said in between giggles. "You shouldn't have laughed at me."

"So I get pushed into a pond for laughing, huh"

"Yes you do"

"Fine, but the least you could do is helping me out." But before she thought about what she was doing she reached out her hand" Gasping, she shrieked "Uh oh" just as he pulled her into the water along with him. She gasped as the cool water set in all around her.

"Severs you right" he said mocking her. She splashed water in his face and waded toward the bank. Heero got out first and then turned to help her.

"Oh no, I'm not trusting you again" She pulled herself out of the water and examined her dress. It wasn't ruined, it just need to be washed clean. It was just then she heard her maid snickering around the bend.

"What are you laughing at? Would you like to feel the water as well?"

"No, m'lady" said continuing to chuckle.

"We should return before one of us catches a cold" Heero stated.

As they turned the corner of the huge mansion all of the croquet guest stared at them. Catherine and Hilde approached them.

"What Happened?" Cathy questioned with great amusement.

"Don't even ask. It's a long story" Relena said glancing at Heero.

"Fine but let us get you into the house before you get sick" They began to led her off. She stopped and turned back toward Heero.

"Thank you Heero, for the walk. I really enjoyed your company" He melted at the use of his name.

"Your welcome"

Once again she turned to leave but this time Heero spoke.

"Relena, tonight at the Hunting ball, would you like to accompany me"

"I would" She smiled and left with Hilde and Catherine. As soon as the door to her room was closed and locked Hilde blurted out.

"So tell us the story" Relena sighed and began from the beginning.