Part 5

Relena stepped out of her room and yawned. She didn't get a wink of sleep at all.

"Have a nice nap?"

"It was alright."

"Oh yeah, I couldn't find anymore vases for I used that old fishbowl you still have. I figured we could probably stick 4 dozen in there."

"That's very resourceful of you"

"Thank you. You know you should really tip the Flower Dude."

"Why?" Relena yawned.

"Because he's cute…" Jessica grinned and immediately stood up when the doorbell rang. "Can I answer it?"

"Be my guest."

Relena laughed as Jessica excited opened the door.

"Hi Flower Dude."

"Hey Jessica." Flower Dude flirtatiously answered.

Chuckling Relena watched as Jessica and Flower Dude continued to flirt and took the flowers from his hands. Instead of a tiny white card, a large envelope was buried underneath the roses. Puzzled Relena read it's contents.

Dear Relena,

I love you. There I said it. I figured you might enjoy a letter after all those roses.

The truth is I've always loved you, really. Even when I said I'd destroy you and attemped to kill you al those times, I positively meant to say "I love you." althought it didn't quite come out the way it was supposed to. It was like that movie "Princess Bride" and the guy keeps on saying "As you wish" when he really meant I love you. Too bad you didn't sigh when I claimed I'd destroy you like you did whenever you watched the movie.

I'm sorry I was so cruel to you. I regret every single damn thing. I'm sorry I left. Even when I left you were constantly on my mind. Every second, hour and day. But just between you and me Relena I'm scared. I love you and that scares me. I'm afraid of being hurt ande even worse losing you. And I don't want to lose you.

I can't undo the damage I've caused as much as I wish I could. But I can treat you the way I should have earlier. I hope you find it in your heart to forgive me. Relena, I love you. I love you. I love you.

Always yours,
Heero

Relena tearfully put down the piece of paper. So this is how he felt about her. Jessica and Flower Dude stopped flirting and simply stared at her before resuming their **cough** activities. This settled it. Relena knew now who she really loved. Dialing the number, Relena waited for his voice. She nervously twisted the cord around her index finger.

"Hello?"