Chapter Thirty-Six
Don't Overthink Things

Heero had only been five minutes behind Relena and Serena. When he pulled into the parking lot he saw their vehicle. Relena was still inside while Serena was stepping out making her way to the passenger side, just as Heero pulled into the space next to them. Getting out of his vehicle Heero made his way over to them. Serena helped Relena out as he rounded the front of their SUV.

"Thank you, Serena," Relena said as Serena shut the door.

"Everything okay?" Heero asked gruffly.

"I made it in one piece didn't I?" Relena laughed lightly as she walked over to him. "Everything's fine, we were just waiting for you."

Heero's eyes darted to Serena. Serena was smirking at him as she leaned against the hood. His gun dangling in her hand.

"Want this back?" Serena asked. Heero grunted something unintelligent as he took it from Serena's outstretched hand.

"Play nice you two," Relena said.

"Always," Serena said. Heero sent her one of his glares. "I'll leave you two alone then."

"Where are you going?" Heero asked sharply.

"To the store then back to the apartment, I guess," Serena shrugged. "Haven't had any real freedom in a while. Don't know what else to do."

"You better check in." Heero's scowl deepened when Serena rolled her eyes.

"Sure thing," Serena said before pushing herself off the hood.

"I mean it," Heero said, grabbing her arm. "I don't know what kind of shit you pulled in Une's office but you better check in with me, regardless of your new rules."

"Fine." Serena held Heero's eyes for a moment before he released her arm. "Have a good day, Relena," Serena said, making her way to the driver's side of the SUV. Heero and Relena watched as she drove off before they headed inside and up to Relena's office for the rest of the day.

Heero had originally planned to speak with Serena, but he knew if he had, it would've likely resulted in an argument between them. Relena would've been upset and the more Heero thought about things on his drive over, the more he realized that Relena had purposely gone with Serena to prove a point to him.

Heero pushed his thoughts aside for the time beginning. The conversation he needed to have with Serena would have to wait for now. He just needed to find the right time where no one interfere, especially if they did cause a scene.

For a Friday Heero had to admit his day was going pretty well. At least from the afternoon on.

Heero had completed a decent amount of work. Relena was in a good mood and had been productive with her work as well. Serena even checked in and continued to check in with him. Heero had tracked where Serena went and she had been honest about going to the store then straight back to Trowa's. Overall, Heero couldn't complain especially when they left Relena's office just a little after five o'clock.

The drive back to their house had been good. Relena had talked to him about her plans for the weekend and what she needed to get done the following week before the Charity Ball. Relena had even gone as far as to listen to him explain the security detail they were working on for the following weekend.

That should've been his first clue that something was coming. But being blinded by the fact Relena was being so supportive of his security measures, Heero simply brushed it off.

His second clue as to what Relena was planning came at dinner. While they were eating, Relena asked him what he would like for food the following week. Anything special he'd like to have.

Once again Heero brushed it off thinking nothing of it.

Heero's third and final clue came when they were getting ready for bed when Relena asked him what he wanted to do the following Friday since she'd only be working a half-day.

"Do you have any plans for Friday?" Relena asked as she moved around their bedroom.

"No, why are you asking?" Heero asked as he pulled his shirt over his head.

"I thought maybe we could stay in and have a nice dinner." Relena smiled at him when their eyes met.

"Okay," Heero said as he started unbuttoning his pants. Heero swore he only looked down for a moment, but it was enough for Relena to strike.

"I invited Duo, Hilde, Serena, and Trowa over to join us," Relena said quickly.

"What!?" Heero snapped his head up so fast he thought he gave himself whiplash.

"I invited them over for dinner. Do you have a problem with that?" Relena lifted a brow at him.

"Why Serena?" Heero asked, a little too quickly. Relena's other brow lifted before her face relaxed into her neutral expression.

"It would be wrong to invite Trowa and not Serena."

"Then don't invite either of them. In fact, don't invite any of them," Heero said gruffly as he finished removing his pants.

"That's not very nice. Everyone's already agreed to come. Plus it'll be nice to have them over," Relena said. Heero frowned at her. He didn't like the idea of anyone coming over. "Don't give me that look," Relena wagged a finger at him. "You guys can hang out and us girls will do our own thing. It'll be fun."

"Yeah. I see this being a blast," Heero deadpanned.

"Now there's the party spirit!" Relena laughed as she walked over to him, wrapping her arms around his neck. "It'll be fun. We'll have our friends over and we can relax for a night."

"There are other ways we can relax," Heero smirked when Relena's hand slapped his shoulder.

"Heero!"

"I still don't want them coming over," Heero deadpanned again.

"Well, that's too bad. You'll just have to deal with it." Relena kissed him on the cheek before making her way to her side of the bed. "We should get in bed."

"It's only ten-thirty." Heero frowned as he looked at the time.

"I never said we were going to sleep, Heero." Relena rolled her eyes before her laughter erupted again. Heero's frown turned into a devilish smile as he crawled across the bed towards her.

"So, Relena wants us to go over to her house for dinner?" Trowa asked from the doorway. They were getting ready to head to bed. He had already changed, choosing to wear just a pair of sweatpants. Serena had pulled up her hair into a ponytail before she began brushing her teeth.

"Their house," Serena smirked from behind her toothbrush.

"That's new. When did it become their house?" Serena finished up before turning to answer him.

"When Heero agreed to move in with her."

"I'm guessing this is a recent development in their relationship?" Trowa asked as he stepped to the side letting Serena out of the bathroom. Her shirt was already being pulled over her head as Serena stepped into her room.

"Seems to be," Serena said, making her way to the dresser. Trowa leaned himself against the door frame to her room as he watched Serena remove the rest of her clothes. "From my understanding, Relena has been trying to get Heero to live there since she bought the place."

"Yes, she has been," Trowa said as he continued to watch Serena as she searched through the dresser pulling out a t-shirt and a pair of shorts. "Why don't you move your things into my room this weekend?"

"What?" Serena spun around to face him.

"You should move your things into my room, or would you rather continue to sleep in separate rooms?" Trowa let a smirk form on his lips. Serena was standing in nothing but her underwear looking at him with wide eyes.

"I don't see the point in that," Serena frowned. "Why would you want me to move my things?"

"To make it easier for you instead of having to come down here to get whatever you need."

"I understand that but your room is your personal space," Serena shook her head. "I don't mind sharing your bed with you, but asking you to move things just to accommodate me isn't necessary."

"I'm offering." Trowa smiled.

"Trowa…" Serena's frown returned.

"I want to share my room with you. This is your home as much as it is mine," he said softly. Serena's frown only deepened while she continued to stare at him. "If you're uncomfortable I'll drop the subject," Trowa said, raising both his hands.

"It's not that," Serena sighed as she threw on her shirt and shorts.

"Then what is it?"

"It's nothing." Serena moved to stand in front of him. "Let's go to bed," she said, smiling up at him.

"Liar," Trowa smirked when she chuckled.

"If you wish for me to share your room, then I shall," Serena said playfully. Trowa leaned forward brushing her lips with his.

"Then to bed, it is," Trowa said as he picked her up, carrying her to his room.

"My, what a gentleman you are," Serena laughed as she wrapped her arms around his neck.

"Anything for you, my lady." Trowa's lips curled up when he saw her eyes sparkle at him.

"Anything?" Serena's smirk grew. "And here I thought chivalry was dead."

"Not just yet." Trowa kissed her fully on the lips, shutting the door behind them.

Whenever Heero was with Relena it was always like he could never get enough of her. Even after all of the years they had been together, it was one aspect of their relationship that had never changed, at least for him. It was something that Heero had come to realize and once he accepted it, he was able to open up a little more to Relena.

Relena had woven herself around him and Heero couldn't deny the feelings it caused him to have. It was something that was incomparable to anything he had ever experienced. No matter what, Heero was always willing to let Relena keep winding herself tighter around his heart. Even as he had her sprawled out beneath him. Her golden locks splashed across the pillows as Heero catered to her wants and needs. Relena's ocean blue eyes shone with such strong emotions they held him captive as he stared into their depths. He simply wanted her. Needed her as much as she needed him.

Whatever Relena wanted, whatever she needed from him, Heero was willing to do. If she asked him to jump, he'd ask her how high? Deep down Heero had always known this. He would do anything and everything he could for her. Regardless of whether he expressed those thoughts or feelings in the beginning it didn't matter because she had always known. Somehow.

Heero's fingers glided over Relena's skin as he pressed kisses to her neck and collarbone. He still wondered at times how someone like Relena would want to be with someone like him. How Relena could let him touch her in such an intimate way or even touch her at all. Relena had explained to him that she didn't care what he had done in the past. None of it mattered to her in the end. Relena accepted him for who he was, even his flaws. Relena would remind him time and time again that his heart was kind and pure. Heero still didn't fully understand what Relena saw in him but he had learned to slowly let go of his worries and enjoy the moments they shared. Because Heero knew that there would never be anyone else like Relena in the world. There would never be another her.

Heero pulled away, staring down at her. A soft smile on her face, her breath coming in short gasps as Relena tried to take control of her breathing. How could someone as incredible as her love him? Someone like Relena deserved more, better than someone like him. But yet she didn't want more. She only wanted him.

"You're thinking again," Relena whispered.

"Huh?" Heero blinked.

"I know what's going through your mind." Relena wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him back down. "Stop questioning everything. We can't always control how we feel about another person. Sometimes there's such a strong connection to another that it pulls us in. It's supposed to be a mystery or there would never be anything special as to why this happens. I know you still question it, but there's no need to fully understand it, Heero."

"Yes, there is." Heero pulled back more to look at her better. His bangs slightly covered his eyes.

"Then how do you feel?" Relena giggled as she brushed back his bangs.

"I feel?" Relena nodded her head. Heero frowned as he thought about it. "I feel…" Struggling he shut his mouth. Heero wished he could just tell her, but his tongue was fighting against him.

"Okay, let's try this," Relena smiled softly. "You were wondering why I love you, correct?" Heero nodded his head. "I love you because of who you are. You're so strong and so sure. I draw strength from you. Guidance. You keep me grounded when I feel as if I could float away."

"You do the same for me," Heero confessed.

"I know," Relena said softly. "Just enjoy what we share, Heero. We don't need to put it into context and I know you sure as hell don't enjoy doing that," Relena laughed lightly.

"I just don't like labeling things." Heero frowned again.

"I know. Just know that I love you and that's all that matters." Kissing him, Relena moved her hips. "Now let's continue," she murmured against his lips.

Heero smirked as he moved, placing his hands on her hips, he steadied himself before easing himself into her. Slowly he began rocking his hips allowing Relena time to adjust before picking his pace up. The same movements he had always done over the years with her and only her. They had their fair share of exciting and thrilling love-making, but Heero savored the moments of their slower-paced love-making. Where Heero could truly appreciate what they were doing and not just try to rush to meet the end goal. There were plenty of times when they had to rush due to time restrictions or if they'd run off for fifteen or so minutes to fool around.

His lips curled up as Heero thought about the times they had done just that. Sometimes before a meeting or after. The thrill of them sneaking off to indulge in one of life's finer pleasures all before having to return to the real world. There had been a few times where Relena had spent the better part of a meeting looking at him with a look of desire in her eyes. Those were the times they'd run off somewhere or jump in the back seat of his SUV. Since the windows were completely blacked out, no one would ever see them. Even though they kept their relationship a secret it didn't mean they didn't try and find ways to fulfill each other's needs during the workday.

The other times where they'd have sex before a meeting or a trip always left Relena a little frazzled. But to Heero, those were the most exciting. He was able to keep his composure while Relena sometimes would struggle to remain on topic with whomever she was having a discussion with. Relena had told him that they shouldn't do it anymore due to the fact she couldn't even fully concentrate after. Heero had been quick to point out that even if they didn't, she'd still be thinking about it anyway, so why did it matter when they did it?

Heero's thoughts were brought back to the present as Relena's nails dug into his thighs. He had picked up his pace, thrusting himself harder into her. He had become so consumed with remembering past experiences that Heero had forgotten that he was supposed to be taking it slow. Though from the sounds Relena was making and the way her back was arching into him, Heero knew her release was coming, and soon.

Adjusting her legs he continued to quicken his pace. Relena's cries came louder with each rock of his hips. Heero gasped as felt her close in around him, Relena's nails digging into his skin as her release washed over her. Within moments his release came, no longer being able to hold back. Collapsing forward Heero braced himself with his hands. His breath ragged as he stared down at her. Relena's eyes fluttered open as her lips turned up into a soft smile. She always looked beautiful to him like this and this time it was no different.

Leaning down, Heero pressed his lips fully to hers. Maybe Relena was right and that he didn't need to overthink some things. Heero knew he was one of the lucky ones. He had survived the wars and he had found someone along the way who wished to share their life, body, and soul with him. Maybe he shouldn't complicate things by thinking about it and just enjoy their relationship for what it was. Though Heero would be lying to not just Relena, but himself if he said that he'd never question it again.

Laying down next to Relena, Heero pulled her against his chest. He could already feel his body relaxing as Relena curled herself up next to him. Relena had whispered her goodnights to him, kissing him before she tucked her head into his shoulder. Heero stared at the ceiling for a few minutes before he let his eyes close. Sleep came over him as he allowed himself to enjoy the feeling of Relena next to him. One he would appreciate forever.

A/N

Happy Monday! Again!

We are definitely closing out Monday with a bang.

This chapter title has more than one meaning. It relates to many aspects of this story. Not just Heero overthinking everything. Serena overthinks as well, and maybe you the reader shouldn't overthink certain things. Or maybe you should? There are so many different ways you can look at things.

Let's backtrack a little, at the beginning we see that Heero changed his mind a little. While he was worried and rushed to meet Relena and Serena, I'm sure he had a moment of, "oh, Relena's okay." But at the same time, I don't think he did. It's 50/50. Heero doesn't trust Serena still, but as we move on, it's clear Serena is following the rules. She checked in with Heero and was honest about where she went. At least that's what her GPS tracker said. Who knows where she truly went?

Heero is clearly not happy about this dinner party that Relena planned behind his back. And for good reason. He doesn't want Serena there, plain and simple. I also love how I set that one up, lol. I wanted it to be like Relena was planning a "mission" in a cute way and had her wait till it was time to strike. I thought it was cute and fun. Back to Heero, he ain't getting away from Serena any time soon, and with the fact that Relena has become very attached to Serena... I highly doubt Heero will ever be able to get rid of Serena. I'm sure Heero likes Serena in some way, but she's definitely causing him a lot of problems and frustration. But that's also why Relena's there to remind him of things. What's truly important to him.

As far as Serena and Trowa go, it seems their relationship is moving full steam ahead. Trowa is very content still and it seems as though Serena is becoming a little more comfortable with their new status. But who truly knows? I mean I do, but I won't be giving that away.

I hope you all enjoy this double-chapter upload. I'll be back Wednesday with chapter 37, Pre-Meeting Jitters. Wonder what that means?
-MM