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The next day, when Relena had been swept away to her duties, Heero and Wufei met in the parking lot again.
What's wrong with you, Wufei?
He glared at Heero. What's it to you?
You're angry at me for something, it's obvious.
And so what if I am. Maybe I don't appreciate the way you treat Relena. Wufei paced. It's not right to lead her on like you have been, Yuy!
Heero watched him stalk back and forth. Lead her on? Wufei, you don't even know. I love her.
You show up all of a sudden and try to kill her, when you're supposed to be protecting her? What kind of insane mind game are you playing with her?
I'm not doing anything to hurt her, Wufei. You don't understand my objectives.
Wufei stopped and found Heero's eyes, saying, And neither does anyone else. Not even your superiors. Why don't you just tell us what you're doing?
Heero growled.
Heero, there's no hard feelings, Wufei muttered, but I can't stand for this.
Stand for what? Since when do you take so much consideration in Relena's personal life?
Since I became her bodyguard!
I'm her protector, Wufei! I promised her that I would always keep her safe, even if I had to hide myself in the shadows forever.
He laughed, full of contempt. So what you're saying is that you had her first? If so, then why are you also trying to destroy her?
Have you ever doubted the character of someone, Wufei?
What? Master Long...Operation Meteor...
Have you?

What exactly do you do to find out if that person is truly what they say? How do you find out if someone's interests are earnest? How do you find out if someone who you care for cares for you too?
The harsh words threw Wufei back a few faulty steps as if they'd actually hit him. You mean, he stammered, you were trying to find out if she loved you?
Heero looked away.
He loves her? He really does? This isn't a selfish game at all. I thought you were trying to scare her.
I do love her, Heero whispered, not giving Wufei the justice of seeing or hearing him do so.
I love her too. Swallowing back a lump in his throat, Wufei squared his shoulders. That's enough for me, then. I wont stand in your way.

Wufei edged into her office after she'd returned from lunch with an L4 representative. Heero will be taking you home.

Wufei walked in and left a note on her desk that explained what had been going on, and left. Relena picked it up and read over it.
Heero's been working undercover all along? Trust him. Coming from Wufei, it must be true. They didn't want me to know?

Please come in, Relena opened the door to her condo. You usually let yourself in anyway.
Heero absently checked his pocket again. It was still there, just where he'd left it. He followed her into the living room after she'd put her case away. She motioned for him to sit down, and he did, and she sat down across from him in an arm chair.
I want to tell you that I'm sorry for my behavior.
It's okay, she waved lightly, strangely, I understand what you were doing.
You do?
She nodded. But don't ask me to explain it. My heart tells me that you're just doing what you feel is right. No matter how bizarre it seems.

Hm? Oh, would you like anything to drink? I have brandy, but I've never had any. Wufei wouldn't let me, really.
Shaking his head, Heero leaned forward. Relena, shhh.
He got up and walked around the coffee table that separated them. he took something from his jacket pocket. Opening his hand before her, there was a small black velvet box. He kneeled down and opened it. A brilliant, fiery diamond ring glistened within. This is hard for me to say...so bear with me.
tears welled up in her eyes immediately.
He closed his eyes and went on, Ever since we met, it was like our stars were crossed, and I don't think that I can live without you. So, will you please do me the honor of being my wife?
Not expecting anything, Heero could hear his heart pounding. Relena slipped down to the floor next to him and wrapped her arms around him, knocking the ring from his hand. I've felt the same way, Heero. And I'd lose my life before saying no. Of course I'll marry you.