Regretting Nothing - Part 27
Disclaimer: I don't own Gundam Wing. So, there. :-P
Heero had decided to get back to work at the Preventers Headquarters. It was all that he could do. If Sidney was happier without him, then he would have to accept that. He blamed himself for letting go of the best thing in his life in the first place. He deserved whatever fate he had received.
Milliardo was on good terms with his sister. They called each other often. Eventually, Quatre confessed about the prescriptions. Everyone was surprised. Milliardo thought that he was going to seriously hurt Quatre for withholding important information. Heero wasn't mad at him. Quatre told his reasons why he kept it a secret, Heero thought that it was a good thing that Quatre did for Sidney. Heero knew that Quatre did something honorable. That it wasn't really anything against Heero, and that it was for Sidney.
Heero found out that the person who had helped Sidney was Chris. Heero thought that Chris was a better man than him. Heero avoided talking to Chris, but thanked him mentally. Milliardo personally thanked Chris for helping Sidney. Chris insisted that Sidney helped herself, and would not give any other information. Milliardo wondered what else was Sidney had kept from him, but remembered that she would tell him everything someday. Milliardo decided to wait. Quatre hired Chris to do some work in one of the companies within the Winner Family business empire. Chris was happy to do the job for him. Duo tried to convince Chris to join the Preventers with the help of Trowa, Quatre, and Wufei, but Chris declined. He said it wasn't anything personally, but he didn't like to work for government offices. Now, the Gundam pilots had another friend. But, Chris was still Sidney's best friend just the same.
Angie was happy things were much better. She met with Sally Po at the medical offices at the Preventers. Sally got to hear first hand stories about Sidney's feats as a doctor. The stories that Sidney herself wouldn't say. Sidney also got to talk to her niece, Lena, on the videophone. Lena commented that Sidney was a "pretty lady." Milliardo agreed with his daughter.
Sidney thought of all the things that Chris had said. Chris didn't talk further about her and Heero. But, she could tell that he wondered if she would ever call him. Angie was still suspicious about the Gundam pilots and Milliardo. However, she accepted them because both Chris and Sidney were happy. Sidney's life was secured, and the hospital never knew about her other identity. Chris made sure that all the computer records would reflect that. Life was slipping back into place. Well, most things.
* * *
Heero was currently in his office. He was typing the final report on the case involving Sidney/Relena. The case of her disappearance was now marked closed. Since, he was on the case the longest, and he was in charge of the surveillance, it was his duty to do the paperwork. Lady Une was wondering whether or not to assign him to go on a mission, but she decided to wait until Heero turned in his official report.
Heero finished typing the last part of the report. He stretched out his fingers, and stretched the rest of his body in his chair. Heero let out a sigh. He wondered how Sidney was doing. Heero took out his wallet, and opened it. He took out the picture he had of Sidney in his wallet, the one from Chris' office. Chris didn't mention it to Sidney, at least he didn't think so. Otherwise, Sidney would have brought it up. Heero looked Sidney's delicate features, he traced his finger along her face. He put the picture back into his wallet, and closed it. Heero got out of his chair, and walked to the window in his office.
Heero looked out the window, and he thought about Sidney. He still didn't know why she wouldn't give him a chance to let him love her. Heero felt so stupid. How could he not realize that he loved her before she left? 'Because you didn't think she'd love you back. But, you're right because she doesn't want to be with you,' said a small voice in Heero's head. He shook his head. It was that voice of doubt that came only in regards to Sidney. He was sure about everything else in his life. He closed his eyes, and took a deep breath.
Heero opened his eyes. He got his Preventer's jacket off the back of his chair, and put it on. He turned off his computer, and left his office. Duo saw Heero leave from his office, which was next to Heero's.
"Where are you going, Heero?" asked Duo.
"Out," said Heero.
"On another mission?" inquired Duo.
"No. Something more important," answered Heero.
Duo let him go without asking any more questions. He wondered what could be more important to Heero than a mission.
Heero went to his black BMW and drove to his apartment, and picked up some things. He went to the airport to catch a flight to Washington D.C. 'I have to show her. I can't just say that I love her. I have to prove it. I have to show that it's enough. I have to try at least one more time,' thought Heero as he boarded his plane.
* * *
Heero had arrived in Washington D.C. Early in the morning because of the time change. He first went to Sidney's apartment, and found that she wasn't there. Neither was her car. Heero didn't think of checking if she was on at the ER. He checked with his laptop, and found out that she wasn't on. Heero decided that Chris or Angie might know where she was or that she might even be with them. Heero called Angie first hoping that she would say where Sidney was, but Angie wasn't at her lab or at her home. So, Heero had no choice, but to call Chris. He first called Chris' office, but found out that Chris was at home. Finally, Heero called Chris' apartment.
"Hello. Oh. It's you. Hi, Heero," greeted Chris with a friendly grin on his face.
"Hello, Ryan. I was looking for Sidney," said Heero in a cautious voice.
"I knew you would. Why else would you call me?" said Chris with a bigger smile on his face. Heero thought that Chris knew something, but ignored it.
"Well?" asked Heero.
"Sidney went to the beach early this morning. Right after dawn. It's Virginia Beach. Take the freeway directions that are probably on your computer, and take the fifth exit. Her car should be parked there. She loves that part of the beach. Bye," said Chris as he closed the connection. Heero didn't have time to thank him. Chris turned and saw that Angie was looking at him as if she were mad at him. Angie had been with Chris all morning. They had breakfast at the restaurant in Chris' apartment building. They had invited Sidney along, but she declined saying that she wanted to go to the beach, and think for a while.
"Why did you tell him where to find her?" asked Angie in strained voice of disbelief.
"Can't you see? It's because they belong together," said Chris with a smile on his face.
* * *
Heero drove his car out of Washington D.C. and into Virginia. He drove using the directions in the rental car's computer, and took the fifth exit as Chris had instructed him to do. Heero thought that maybe Chris was lying, and covering for Sidney. But, it didn't seem like that. For some strange reason Heero actually trusted Chris.
Heero saw a silver Mercedes, Sidney's car. He parked the rental car next to it. The parking spots were on leveled ground that led to stairs to the beach below. There was a little breeze, and the air was clear. Heero saw the blue water everywhere. It was beautiful.
There was a tall honey blond haired woman standing on the beach. She was wearing a gray-blue imperial waistline dress with spaghetti straps. The dress was long almost up to her ankles. There was design of eyelet lace at the top part of the dress. There wasn't any slits in the dress because the dress skirt was long and flowing. Her short hair fluttered in the soft breeze for a moment. She pushed back a lock of hair behind her ear. She wasn't wearing any jewelry. Not even her earrings. Her face was clean, and she wore no make up. There were no circles under her eyes. She was absolutely natural and healthy. Her hand was over her eyes to shield them from the sun. Her delicate feet were bare on the sand. She was stretching out her toes like a child would do the first time he or she was at the beach. Feeling the sand between her toes, with a childlike curiosity. She looked pristine, serene, untouchable, and calm. Above all peaceful.
Like a child who's innocence was still ever present. She looked like she was surveying the sea.
She was an ethereal angel. Someone who wasn't of this world, but, perhaps of Heaven itself.
Heero was looking at her. He was unsure if he should interrupt her reverie. He didn't want to disrupt her moment in the sun. There was a soft smile on her face. Heero smiled. He decided to join her. He went back to the car, and took off his shoes and socks. He took off his black leather jacket, and placed it in the car. He was wearing a plain white shirt. He unbutton the cuffs, rolled up his sleeves a little bit, and he untucked his shirt. He was wearing black slacks, which he left loose. Heero walked down the stairs and onto the beach. He walked up to her slowly.
Sidney turned her head and looked at him. She turned and walked away. Heero looked at her, but he didn't say anything. He didn't want to. Heero just wanted to look at her. He didn't want to ruin the moment, but speaking. Sidney stopped and looked at him. Heero realized that Sidney wanted him to walk with her. So, Heero walked with her.
They walked along the shoreline in silence. Heero let his arms hang at his sides. As a gesture to allow her to take his hand as they walked together. But, Sidney kept her hands folded behind her back. Heero admired her as they walked along. Heero and Sidney enjoyed each other's company in silence. He loved her even more as they walked. Heero mesmerized by her movements. He longed to touch her, but he knew that she probably didn't want to be touch. They walked together for about an hour. The trail that they took, took them back to the beginning. It was a full circle. Sidney let out a sigh.
"You know what I said before. I meant it," said Heero in an intense low voice. He didn't want to repeat the words because of her last reaction to them before. She looked at him, and then out at the water.
"I guess we both had to grow up someday. Do you remember the first time we met?" asked Sidney with nostalgia in her voice.
"Yes. It was on a beach. A lot like this one," answered Heero. He had a smirk tugging at the corner of his mouth.
"I still love the beach. Even before I met you. Even long after I left. Do you know why?" questioned Sidney. Heero shook his head.
"Because, just think…look out there. There must have been hundreds of ships and other things that have past through, and yet it still looks just the same. There are storms and hard waves, but it still looks the way it did when people hundreds of years ago saw it," said Sidney in a soft voice.
"Things change, but stay the same," said Heero.
"You are still wondering why I left. I told you that I did because all of you had left. That's not the only reason. That's why I was so upset when you assumed you were the reason why I left," said Sidney.
Heero smirked at this comment.
"I left because I didn't know who I was. I thought that I was losing who I was, but then I realized that I never really knew who I was in the first place. I had to leave to find myself. To grow up. I didn't leave for anyone, but me, Heero. I am happy with the way I became. You left because you had to go on your missions. Can't you see it was my mission to learn about myself? I made it a point to learn as much as possible. To learn about the world. To see the world. To see what I can do," said Sidney in a clear-leveled voice.
"I suppose you consider your mission accomplished. I am happy that I failed my mission. I was angry that you left without a word. I felt abandoned. Then, when you came to the hotel to talk to all of us, I realized that I was out to take you back without thinking about how much you had worked for your life. You had every right to fight back. I am just lucky that you are talking to me right now. I am sorry for everything," said Heero in a solemn voice.
"Are you sorry about the cameras? Including the one in my bedroom," asked Sidney. She looked him in the eye.
"Yes. I am sorry about that. I said that I was sorry about everything," answered Heero.
"Where did you put that picture you took from Chris' office?" asked Sidney.
Heero then mentally kicked himself. Of course, Chris would have told her about that. Heero took out his wallet, and opened it. He took out the picture.
"You can have it back if you like," offered Heero in a soft voice. If she wanted to get out of her life forever, he had to let her have the picture back.
"No. You can keep it. I don't need pictures of myself," said Sidney with a smile. She didn't seem surprise to know that Heero was carrying her picture in his wallet. She said nothing about him stealing it. Heero put the picture back, closed his wallet, and returned it to his pants pocket. They were standing still looking at the water. Heero committed all of this to memory. The way she looked. Her movements. The way eyes sparkled in the sun. The sound of her voice. Her smile.
"I know that it hurt that I left you. Because I know how it feels like now. But, you were gone for five years. I guess, it better that you only left once, and didn't keep on leaving. You only left once without saying goodbye or anything. At least all the other times you left, you said something. No matter how much it stung," said Heero with serious look on his face.
"I am sorry for what I said to you earlier. If it makes you feel better, I didn't mean it. I am sorry about everything, too. I was upset that you were following me and barging into my life," said Sidney with a tender smile on her lips.
"Then, I deserved it. Everything. Even dealing with that computer virus of yours. Twice," admitted Heero. He smirked at the last comment.
"Then, that makes us even," whispered Sidney. Sidney looked out at the blue water. Heero didn't know Sidney the way he used to, but he looked forward to getting to know her again. That is if he had the chance to. He waited for a sign.
Sidney loosened her hands behind her back. Heero was standing next to her. Close, but not too close to her. Sidney reached out, and slipped her hand into his hand. Heero looked at her, and held her hand tightly, but tenderly.
"You said something about negotiation. I hope that applies to me as well," whispered Heero.
"It depends on the terms," answered Sidney looking at him.
"I love you. I promise that I won't leave, if you won't leave," Heero said in soft, low voice.
"I promise." Sidney whispered back to Heero.
It was as simple as that.
"Do you love me now?" asked Heero in a soft voice.
"I love you. I always have. I never stopped," confessed Sidney.
Heero slide his hand up her arm away from her hand. His hand was on her upper arm in firm gentle grip. He stepped closer to her. Heero pulled her into an embrace. Sidney rested her head against his shoulder. Heero's lips touched her hair. His hands were at her lower back. Sidney kept her arms at his upper back, and her hands around the back of his neck. She felt safe, and he was calm for the first time in his life.
Heero pulled back for a little bit. Sidney looked up him. Heero took his left hand and tilted her chin up, and leaned forward. Sidney met him halfway and kissed him first. It was a soft tender kiss. One that sealed their promise to each other. Heero reluctantly pull away from her lips. He looked into her light blue eyes with his Prussian blue eyes. He pressed his forehead against hers. He let out a happy sigh. Sidney was breathing calmly. Heero pulled her back into his arms. Her arms were tucked, and her palms were against his chest. Heero rested his chin on her head. It was now a firmer embrace.
Heero held her like he was never going to let her go.
Sidney let out a happy sigh. It was a sigh that was letting go of the pain in the past, and to welcome the future. Both had found the missing part of their souls.
Relena had won on her own terms.
She would never regret letting Heero back into her life. Ever.
Author's Note: This is it, folks. The End. I did nothing short of saying: "And they lived happily ever after." Oh, wait, I just did. There is no epilogue planned, then again there was no prologue to begin with. I feel there is no need for one. I wanted to end it as simple as it began. I hope that Heero wasn't too much out of character. But, somehow, I can imagine him doing all that.
Confession Time: I had this ending written out for the last week. That's right. I knew how the voting would go. Don't hurt me. I just thought you people had the right to have a say. I knew how it was going to end since Part 15. I just wanted to make the story as interesting as possible.
I don't have a sequel currently planned. I won't say that I won't do one, but I may not. But, I don't want to say never.
For my next fics, I am planning for Fushigi Yuugi and Kodomo. I don't know when I'll have any of that up. So, for you Gundam Wing readers, I'll take a break.
Thanks to all those who reviewed. It meant a lot to me. Any review is a GOOD review. It adds to my review numbers, which makes me happy.
Disclaimer: I don't own Gundam Wing. So, there. :-P
Heero had decided to get back to work at the Preventers Headquarters. It was all that he could do. If Sidney was happier without him, then he would have to accept that. He blamed himself for letting go of the best thing in his life in the first place. He deserved whatever fate he had received.
Milliardo was on good terms with his sister. They called each other often. Eventually, Quatre confessed about the prescriptions. Everyone was surprised. Milliardo thought that he was going to seriously hurt Quatre for withholding important information. Heero wasn't mad at him. Quatre told his reasons why he kept it a secret, Heero thought that it was a good thing that Quatre did for Sidney. Heero knew that Quatre did something honorable. That it wasn't really anything against Heero, and that it was for Sidney.
Heero found out that the person who had helped Sidney was Chris. Heero thought that Chris was a better man than him. Heero avoided talking to Chris, but thanked him mentally. Milliardo personally thanked Chris for helping Sidney. Chris insisted that Sidney helped herself, and would not give any other information. Milliardo wondered what else was Sidney had kept from him, but remembered that she would tell him everything someday. Milliardo decided to wait. Quatre hired Chris to do some work in one of the companies within the Winner Family business empire. Chris was happy to do the job for him. Duo tried to convince Chris to join the Preventers with the help of Trowa, Quatre, and Wufei, but Chris declined. He said it wasn't anything personally, but he didn't like to work for government offices. Now, the Gundam pilots had another friend. But, Chris was still Sidney's best friend just the same.
Angie was happy things were much better. She met with Sally Po at the medical offices at the Preventers. Sally got to hear first hand stories about Sidney's feats as a doctor. The stories that Sidney herself wouldn't say. Sidney also got to talk to her niece, Lena, on the videophone. Lena commented that Sidney was a "pretty lady." Milliardo agreed with his daughter.
Sidney thought of all the things that Chris had said. Chris didn't talk further about her and Heero. But, she could tell that he wondered if she would ever call him. Angie was still suspicious about the Gundam pilots and Milliardo. However, she accepted them because both Chris and Sidney were happy. Sidney's life was secured, and the hospital never knew about her other identity. Chris made sure that all the computer records would reflect that. Life was slipping back into place. Well, most things.
* * *
Heero was currently in his office. He was typing the final report on the case involving Sidney/Relena. The case of her disappearance was now marked closed. Since, he was on the case the longest, and he was in charge of the surveillance, it was his duty to do the paperwork. Lady Une was wondering whether or not to assign him to go on a mission, but she decided to wait until Heero turned in his official report.
Heero finished typing the last part of the report. He stretched out his fingers, and stretched the rest of his body in his chair. Heero let out a sigh. He wondered how Sidney was doing. Heero took out his wallet, and opened it. He took out the picture he had of Sidney in his wallet, the one from Chris' office. Chris didn't mention it to Sidney, at least he didn't think so. Otherwise, Sidney would have brought it up. Heero looked Sidney's delicate features, he traced his finger along her face. He put the picture back into his wallet, and closed it. Heero got out of his chair, and walked to the window in his office.
Heero looked out the window, and he thought about Sidney. He still didn't know why she wouldn't give him a chance to let him love her. Heero felt so stupid. How could he not realize that he loved her before she left? 'Because you didn't think she'd love you back. But, you're right because she doesn't want to be with you,' said a small voice in Heero's head. He shook his head. It was that voice of doubt that came only in regards to Sidney. He was sure about everything else in his life. He closed his eyes, and took a deep breath.
Heero opened his eyes. He got his Preventer's jacket off the back of his chair, and put it on. He turned off his computer, and left his office. Duo saw Heero leave from his office, which was next to Heero's.
"Where are you going, Heero?" asked Duo.
"Out," said Heero.
"On another mission?" inquired Duo.
"No. Something more important," answered Heero.
Duo let him go without asking any more questions. He wondered what could be more important to Heero than a mission.
Heero went to his black BMW and drove to his apartment, and picked up some things. He went to the airport to catch a flight to Washington D.C. 'I have to show her. I can't just say that I love her. I have to prove it. I have to show that it's enough. I have to try at least one more time,' thought Heero as he boarded his plane.
* * *
Heero had arrived in Washington D.C. Early in the morning because of the time change. He first went to Sidney's apartment, and found that she wasn't there. Neither was her car. Heero didn't think of checking if she was on at the ER. He checked with his laptop, and found out that she wasn't on. Heero decided that Chris or Angie might know where she was or that she might even be with them. Heero called Angie first hoping that she would say where Sidney was, but Angie wasn't at her lab or at her home. So, Heero had no choice, but to call Chris. He first called Chris' office, but found out that Chris was at home. Finally, Heero called Chris' apartment.
"Hello. Oh. It's you. Hi, Heero," greeted Chris with a friendly grin on his face.
"Hello, Ryan. I was looking for Sidney," said Heero in a cautious voice.
"I knew you would. Why else would you call me?" said Chris with a bigger smile on his face. Heero thought that Chris knew something, but ignored it.
"Well?" asked Heero.
"Sidney went to the beach early this morning. Right after dawn. It's Virginia Beach. Take the freeway directions that are probably on your computer, and take the fifth exit. Her car should be parked there. She loves that part of the beach. Bye," said Chris as he closed the connection. Heero didn't have time to thank him. Chris turned and saw that Angie was looking at him as if she were mad at him. Angie had been with Chris all morning. They had breakfast at the restaurant in Chris' apartment building. They had invited Sidney along, but she declined saying that she wanted to go to the beach, and think for a while.
"Why did you tell him where to find her?" asked Angie in strained voice of disbelief.
"Can't you see? It's because they belong together," said Chris with a smile on his face.
* * *
Heero drove his car out of Washington D.C. and into Virginia. He drove using the directions in the rental car's computer, and took the fifth exit as Chris had instructed him to do. Heero thought that maybe Chris was lying, and covering for Sidney. But, it didn't seem like that. For some strange reason Heero actually trusted Chris.
Heero saw a silver Mercedes, Sidney's car. He parked the rental car next to it. The parking spots were on leveled ground that led to stairs to the beach below. There was a little breeze, and the air was clear. Heero saw the blue water everywhere. It was beautiful.
There was a tall honey blond haired woman standing on the beach. She was wearing a gray-blue imperial waistline dress with spaghetti straps. The dress was long almost up to her ankles. There was design of eyelet lace at the top part of the dress. There wasn't any slits in the dress because the dress skirt was long and flowing. Her short hair fluttered in the soft breeze for a moment. She pushed back a lock of hair behind her ear. She wasn't wearing any jewelry. Not even her earrings. Her face was clean, and she wore no make up. There were no circles under her eyes. She was absolutely natural and healthy. Her hand was over her eyes to shield them from the sun. Her delicate feet were bare on the sand. She was stretching out her toes like a child would do the first time he or she was at the beach. Feeling the sand between her toes, with a childlike curiosity. She looked pristine, serene, untouchable, and calm. Above all peaceful.
Like a child who's innocence was still ever present. She looked like she was surveying the sea.
She was an ethereal angel. Someone who wasn't of this world, but, perhaps of Heaven itself.
Heero was looking at her. He was unsure if he should interrupt her reverie. He didn't want to disrupt her moment in the sun. There was a soft smile on her face. Heero smiled. He decided to join her. He went back to the car, and took off his shoes and socks. He took off his black leather jacket, and placed it in the car. He was wearing a plain white shirt. He unbutton the cuffs, rolled up his sleeves a little bit, and he untucked his shirt. He was wearing black slacks, which he left loose. Heero walked down the stairs and onto the beach. He walked up to her slowly.
Sidney turned her head and looked at him. She turned and walked away. Heero looked at her, but he didn't say anything. He didn't want to. Heero just wanted to look at her. He didn't want to ruin the moment, but speaking. Sidney stopped and looked at him. Heero realized that Sidney wanted him to walk with her. So, Heero walked with her.
They walked along the shoreline in silence. Heero let his arms hang at his sides. As a gesture to allow her to take his hand as they walked together. But, Sidney kept her hands folded behind her back. Heero admired her as they walked along. Heero and Sidney enjoyed each other's company in silence. He loved her even more as they walked. Heero mesmerized by her movements. He longed to touch her, but he knew that she probably didn't want to be touch. They walked together for about an hour. The trail that they took, took them back to the beginning. It was a full circle. Sidney let out a sigh.
"You know what I said before. I meant it," said Heero in an intense low voice. He didn't want to repeat the words because of her last reaction to them before. She looked at him, and then out at the water.
"I guess we both had to grow up someday. Do you remember the first time we met?" asked Sidney with nostalgia in her voice.
"Yes. It was on a beach. A lot like this one," answered Heero. He had a smirk tugging at the corner of his mouth.
"I still love the beach. Even before I met you. Even long after I left. Do you know why?" questioned Sidney. Heero shook his head.
"Because, just think…look out there. There must have been hundreds of ships and other things that have past through, and yet it still looks just the same. There are storms and hard waves, but it still looks the way it did when people hundreds of years ago saw it," said Sidney in a soft voice.
"Things change, but stay the same," said Heero.
"You are still wondering why I left. I told you that I did because all of you had left. That's not the only reason. That's why I was so upset when you assumed you were the reason why I left," said Sidney.
Heero smirked at this comment.
"I left because I didn't know who I was. I thought that I was losing who I was, but then I realized that I never really knew who I was in the first place. I had to leave to find myself. To grow up. I didn't leave for anyone, but me, Heero. I am happy with the way I became. You left because you had to go on your missions. Can't you see it was my mission to learn about myself? I made it a point to learn as much as possible. To learn about the world. To see the world. To see what I can do," said Sidney in a clear-leveled voice.
"I suppose you consider your mission accomplished. I am happy that I failed my mission. I was angry that you left without a word. I felt abandoned. Then, when you came to the hotel to talk to all of us, I realized that I was out to take you back without thinking about how much you had worked for your life. You had every right to fight back. I am just lucky that you are talking to me right now. I am sorry for everything," said Heero in a solemn voice.
"Are you sorry about the cameras? Including the one in my bedroom," asked Sidney. She looked him in the eye.
"Yes. I am sorry about that. I said that I was sorry about everything," answered Heero.
"Where did you put that picture you took from Chris' office?" asked Sidney.
Heero then mentally kicked himself. Of course, Chris would have told her about that. Heero took out his wallet, and opened it. He took out the picture.
"You can have it back if you like," offered Heero in a soft voice. If she wanted to get out of her life forever, he had to let her have the picture back.
"No. You can keep it. I don't need pictures of myself," said Sidney with a smile. She didn't seem surprise to know that Heero was carrying her picture in his wallet. She said nothing about him stealing it. Heero put the picture back, closed his wallet, and returned it to his pants pocket. They were standing still looking at the water. Heero committed all of this to memory. The way she looked. Her movements. The way eyes sparkled in the sun. The sound of her voice. Her smile.
"I know that it hurt that I left you. Because I know how it feels like now. But, you were gone for five years. I guess, it better that you only left once, and didn't keep on leaving. You only left once without saying goodbye or anything. At least all the other times you left, you said something. No matter how much it stung," said Heero with serious look on his face.
"I am sorry for what I said to you earlier. If it makes you feel better, I didn't mean it. I am sorry about everything, too. I was upset that you were following me and barging into my life," said Sidney with a tender smile on her lips.
"Then, I deserved it. Everything. Even dealing with that computer virus of yours. Twice," admitted Heero. He smirked at the last comment.
"Then, that makes us even," whispered Sidney. Sidney looked out at the blue water. Heero didn't know Sidney the way he used to, but he looked forward to getting to know her again. That is if he had the chance to. He waited for a sign.
Sidney loosened her hands behind her back. Heero was standing next to her. Close, but not too close to her. Sidney reached out, and slipped her hand into his hand. Heero looked at her, and held her hand tightly, but tenderly.
"You said something about negotiation. I hope that applies to me as well," whispered Heero.
"It depends on the terms," answered Sidney looking at him.
"I love you. I promise that I won't leave, if you won't leave," Heero said in soft, low voice.
"I promise." Sidney whispered back to Heero.
It was as simple as that.
"Do you love me now?" asked Heero in a soft voice.
"I love you. I always have. I never stopped," confessed Sidney.
Heero slide his hand up her arm away from her hand. His hand was on her upper arm in firm gentle grip. He stepped closer to her. Heero pulled her into an embrace. Sidney rested her head against his shoulder. Heero's lips touched her hair. His hands were at her lower back. Sidney kept her arms at his upper back, and her hands around the back of his neck. She felt safe, and he was calm for the first time in his life.
Heero pulled back for a little bit. Sidney looked up him. Heero took his left hand and tilted her chin up, and leaned forward. Sidney met him halfway and kissed him first. It was a soft tender kiss. One that sealed their promise to each other. Heero reluctantly pull away from her lips. He looked into her light blue eyes with his Prussian blue eyes. He pressed his forehead against hers. He let out a happy sigh. Sidney was breathing calmly. Heero pulled her back into his arms. Her arms were tucked, and her palms were against his chest. Heero rested his chin on her head. It was now a firmer embrace.
Heero held her like he was never going to let her go.
Sidney let out a happy sigh. It was a sigh that was letting go of the pain in the past, and to welcome the future. Both had found the missing part of their souls.
Relena had won on her own terms.
She would never regret letting Heero back into her life. Ever.
Author's Note: This is it, folks. The End. I did nothing short of saying: "And they lived happily ever after." Oh, wait, I just did. There is no epilogue planned, then again there was no prologue to begin with. I feel there is no need for one. I wanted to end it as simple as it began. I hope that Heero wasn't too much out of character. But, somehow, I can imagine him doing all that.
Confession Time: I had this ending written out for the last week. That's right. I knew how the voting would go. Don't hurt me. I just thought you people had the right to have a say. I knew how it was going to end since Part 15. I just wanted to make the story as interesting as possible.
I don't have a sequel currently planned. I won't say that I won't do one, but I may not. But, I don't want to say never.
For my next fics, I am planning for Fushigi Yuugi and Kodomo. I don't know when I'll have any of that up. So, for you Gundam Wing readers, I'll take a break.
Thanks to all those who reviewed. It meant a lot to me. Any review is a GOOD review. It adds to my review numbers, which makes me happy.