AN: well, here's the next chapter . . . 8.
Summer Fun
Relena picked up her brush and began stroking it within her silky smooth hair. *Heero let me sleep on his shoulder most of the way! Maybe he did change for the better after the war. Maybe now, that there is finally peace amongst us, he can finally stop fighting and live out a normal life. A life that he can let go of that "perfect soldier" facade and let his emotions out. Show them to others . . . maybe he might even show that he 'likes' me. Duo keeps on saying that he does.* Relena gave a tiny giggle at the times Duo kept on telling her that. But then it faded into the humming engines of the plane. *But I want him to tell me that. Not someone else, and not in a letter . . . the first time he tells me, I want to hear it straight from him.* Relena nodded her head in the mirror at her decision, put down her brush, and left the bathroom.
*I'll wait until he's good and ready to tell me. But how much longer do I have to wait? . . .*
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Heero was back in his seat, waiting for Relena to come out and for the plane to land. *When was the last time that I've been here . . .? Not since after the Eve wars and before Marrimeia's. (AN: sp?)That's the last time I saw . . .*
Relena came out of the bathroom and sat down, next to Heero.
*Where do I begin?!* "So, Heero. What are you thinking of doing here in Hawaii?" Relena asked.
Heero gave himself an inward smirk. *Aren't we curious. Maybe I'll play a little game.*
" . . . I don't know. Maybe I'll go to the beach . . ." Relena's eyes lit up a bit. " . . . then my friend and I can go spear fishing. Or maybe we can go hunting up the mountain side. I suppose I could do that too." Heero rewarded himself another inward smirk.* What is she going to say about this?!*
Relena's eye's widened. Her little vision of spending time at the beach with Heero was suddenly turned to all those beautiful fish in the sea and wild animals roaming free, dead. The fish, pierced straight through their body, blood seeping out of the wound. All the fish, skewered on this one metal spear, one corps on top of the other. And 'wild game,' shot through the side by a rifle, held by none other but the "perfect soldier" himself.
*THAT'S what HE was PLANNING on DOING?! In one of the most beautiful spots in the entire world and colonies . . . and HE says THAT'S what HE wants to DO?!* Relena couldn't believe it. He said that he wanted to do something different this time . . . on their summer vacation from school. Before they go onto college. That Dr. J wanted him to do some missions, but refused. And now he was telling her that he wanted to go 'spear fishing and hunting up the mountain side'! Usually his missions didn't include killing. But if it were an up coming rebellion, sometimes it would result to that.
"So you want to do 'something different this time,' huh. Well, Heero Yuy, it doesn't seem to me that you want to. Instead of killing people, your KILLING animals. Isn't that pretty much the same as doing a few missions? Missions that involve KILLING?!" The entire time Relena was saying that, her head was turned slightly away from his gaze, with her eyes closed. Heero didn't expect this.
*{Oh, great . . . now look what you've done, Yuy. Nice work.}* That little 'irritating voice,' mocked Heero.
*Shut up.* He retorted.
"Relena . . . I didn't mean it like that. I was just being sarcastic. You know that I hate killing. Sometimes I like to spear finish and hunt . . . but that still doesn't mean that I like killing. I could do that, on our vacation, but this time, like I said I wanted to do something different, I want to . . ." Heero, the 'perfect soldier' didn't want to allow this type of conversation. But somehow, Heero Yuy, now a man, managed to over come the 'perfect soldier.' " . . . relax. Relax and enjoy our time in Hawaii."
Relena was taken aback. *DID I JUST HEAR AN APOLOGY?!* She quickly turned her head and opened up her eyes to look at Heero. *I think I did! Heero just . . .*
Once again, Relena was mesmerized within those deep prussian blue eyes. Heero was also captivated, and once again began to search for answers within them. Looking into her soul. *What is it about, Relena . . .?*
*Heero . . .*
"Ms. Peacecraft? We're about to . . ." The stewardess didn't see what was going on, what she just interrupted.
*That lady is really starting to get irritating . . .* Heero shifted his gave over to her, giving her the 'death glare.' *Correction, IS irritating.*
She swallowed her pride and tried to gather her courage once again. *At least Ms. Peacecraft is up this time.* ~Sigh~ She then started to begin again.
"I'm sorry for interrupting . . ."
"No, that's alright." Relena cut her off. Hoping that she wouldn't be intimidated anymore from Heero's unwavering stare.
*Relena, sometimes you're too forgiving.*
"Thank you, Ms. Peacecraft." She was really thankful this time. "Like I was saying earlier, the plane is preparing to land. Please fasten your seat belts."
Relena complied . . . and Heero too, eventually. Once she saw the two of them buckled up, she made a b-line for the cockpit.
"She left in an awful hurry." Relena stated the obvious.
Heero only smirked. *It's a good thing she did. Any longer and I would of . . .*
"Heero?"
"Hmn?" He was pulled out of his thoughts.
"You okay? You seemed spaced out."
*Always concerned about others as well.* Heero gave a smirk, but unfortunately for Relena, she couldn't see it.
"Yeah Relena, I'm fine." Heero reassured her.
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"Powering down engines." The captain said, as he got out of his chair to bit farewell to his passengers.
"You coming?" He asked the stewardess.
"Sir, even out of respect from Ms. Peacecraft, I'm . . . I'm" She gave a slight tremble.
The captain tried holding back his laughter, so he raised an eyebrow instead. "You're afraid of the gundam pilot?"
She couldn't speak, but nodded in response to his question.
This time the captain couldn't hold back. He gave out a small laugh at her appearance and grabbed her, leading her out to the main cabin so they could say good bye.
The door to the cabin was opened and the stewardess didn't look over to the two passengers. Instead she just rushed over to the air-sealed door to the right of her to let them off board.
The stairs were already there to lead them to the ground. Relena and Heero both got up from their seats, making their way over to the exit.
"Oh, almost forgot." Relena went back to pick up the bouquet of white roses that someone so graciously had give to her. *I still don't know who gave me these. Heero said that he did . . . but, AH! Never mind. I'll just accept that from him. Besides, I like the idea anyway.* Relena silently giggled.
As soon as Relena had the roses in her hand, she gave a slight dash until she was next to Heero again. Heero put his hand behind her back, letting her go first. (AN: ladies first. ^-~ lol)
"Good bye Ms. Peacecraft. Hope the flight was alright. And sorry about the storm to the side of us." The captain apologized.
"Oh, that's alright. I was a bit startled, but I was fine not too long after that." Relena assured him, and yet she gave off a smile. *Heero . . .*
The captain nodded his thanks and motioned for her to step out. "We'll see you again, but for now, have a pleasant stay here in Hawaii."
Relena said 'good bye' and started her way down the stairs.
Heero, just gave another glare at the stewardess.
~Gulp~ "Ah . . . enjoy your time here in Hawaii."
~Silence~
"Um . . . good bye." She turned and left the main cabin. She closed the door and leaned against it. ~Sigh~ *Oh no, then we're taking the two of them back!* She closed her eyes. *But at least it won't be for a while.*
Heero turned and left the plane. Then he saw a petite girl with brown eyes and hair. Her hair was put into a pony-tail with a matching colored scrunchie. (AN: sp?)Her bangs were clipped down by a small pink butterfly clip. Heero guessed that since her hair had alot of 'volume,' she didn't like it and decided on pinning her bangs and tying her hair in a scrunchie. Her skin was nicely tanned from the bright sunlight, a nice 'n light golden brown. She was dressed in a baby blue and white long-sleeved shirt that read "New York." With that, she wore long dark blue jeans, embroidered in with white thread in cute little designs. And last, to complete her look, she had plush white shoes on.
"Tiff!" Relena almost screamed from excitement. Her friend "Tiff," Heero guessed, had almost the same enthusiasm and volume in it.
"Lena!"
Both girls ran to each other and embraced.
"It's so good to see you!" They both said simultaneously. Then they both broke into laughter. *Just like the good old times.* Relena thought.
"Oh!" Tiff noticed Heero. "And you must be Heero." She said in enthusiasm. She had a sparkle in her eye.
~Silence~
"Oh, don't be shy Heero." Relena grabbed him by the arm to bring him closer. "She's a dear friend of mine, since I was five." Relena tried to assure Heero that he was among a friend and didn't have to be so 'up tight.' (AN: LOL! I didn't know what else to say. this was the only thing that came up in my mind. Duo's lil' saying.)
Tiff put her hand out, "I'm Tiffany, Tiffany Lee. But any friend of Lena's can call me Tiff." She had a genuine smile across her lips.
Heero felt a bit more comfortable, but still had his suspicions. "Heero Yuy, it's a pleasure." He took her hand and shook it. Heero didn't know weather to squeeze her hand hard, or not.
*{She's Relena's friend, be nice to her. That's if you want to make Relena yours. You know, first impressions are always important. Especially if it's one of Relena's closest friends.}
Sure, I'll be NICE . . . but only if you SHUT THE HELL UP!*
She smiled even brighter. "Pleasures all mine." They broke off the 'hand-shake' thing. "Okay, ready to . . ." Tiffany was cut off by someone.
"Heero!" A young man about Heero's age called out. He seemed pretty well filled, with some built muscles. He had short black hair and black eyes. He was pretty tall, a couple of inches taller than Relena. He wore a read hat, read shirt, with black shorts that went down to his knees. And, also to complete his look, black Nike shoes.
"RJ? RJ!" Relena called. She ran up to him.
"Relena?" RJ was stunned to find out that Relena was back in the islands.
Relena gave RJ a hug, and he returned it. "I haven't seen you in a long time! Look at you, you're all grown up! When I left these islands, I left a boy who was almost a young man, and you're one now!"
RJ was going to blush, but didn't once he saw the look on Heero's face. *So this is the girl you spoke of. Well, if I know you, which I do, I better not do anything. You're probably protective of her already, even if you didn't tell her your feelings yet.* So, instead RJ gave her a small smile.
"You're 'all grown up' yourself." RJ mocked back. "And who gave you these roses? A secret admirer, perhaps?"
This time Relena blushed. Unfortunately for RJ, Heero saw her. "I don't know about the 'secret admirer' part R,J,. but Heero was the one who gave them to me."
*Okay, now I'm dead.* RJ thought to himself.
Relena and RJ started making their way to the others.
"Oh, WHO invited YOU?" Tiffany asked with both enthusiasm and curiosity. She was rewarded by a little laugh from Relena. *Tiff, you never change.* But Relena was also curious to RJ's sudden appearance.
"Actually . . ." RJ began.
"I did." Heero answered plainly. Both girls were puzzled.
"Um . . . care to explain, guys?" Tiffany finally asked.
"Well . . . Tiffany, as you and I know Relena from so many years back, I know Heero from a few years ago as well." RJ explained.
"To be almost accurate, I knew RJ since the end of the Eve wars and before Marimeia's. I had business to take care of here in Hawaii. Then, I met RJ two days later." Heero finished the story.
"Ooohhh." Tiffany said dramatically, still sort of lost.
"You had a mission here, Heero?" Relena wanted more details on the matter, but didn't get anymore from Heero's silence.
"Okay, I guess we better head over to the house then." Tiffany motioned to the sleek black convertible behind her. "RJ, you wanna come with us? Or do you have a car with ya?"
RJ shook his head, "Harvey dropped me off."
"Harvey? By the way, how is he?" Relena asked, remembering the funny character. *He's alot like Duo in a way.*
"He's fine, much like yourself, I see." Relena laughed, and everyone got into the car. Tiffany driving with Relena in the front. The two girls talking away. RJ and Heero in the back, once in a while talking quietly. It was only loud enough for them to hear and no one else. Not even when the two girls were silent, thinking of what else to say to each other, couldn't hear what the guys were discussing.
*I wonder what they're talking about. Heero, what do you have on your mind?*
AN: well, looks like Heero might have something up his sleeve. but what?! find out in the next chapter . . . but only if u R 'n R! :D
there's the third character, Heero's friend from Hawaii. Trelane, don't mid the characterz, there's just 4 fun! (he hee)
okay, I know somethings are a little out of character . . . okay, okay, ALOT!! But hey, it makes the story a bit more interesting. wouldn't you say? ^-^; and sorry 'bout some spellin' . . . i write all these chapters usually around midnite. that's when i get to keep to mi self and actually tink. k, so gomen!
Summer Fun
Relena picked up her brush and began stroking it within her silky smooth hair. *Heero let me sleep on his shoulder most of the way! Maybe he did change for the better after the war. Maybe now, that there is finally peace amongst us, he can finally stop fighting and live out a normal life. A life that he can let go of that "perfect soldier" facade and let his emotions out. Show them to others . . . maybe he might even show that he 'likes' me. Duo keeps on saying that he does.* Relena gave a tiny giggle at the times Duo kept on telling her that. But then it faded into the humming engines of the plane. *But I want him to tell me that. Not someone else, and not in a letter . . . the first time he tells me, I want to hear it straight from him.* Relena nodded her head in the mirror at her decision, put down her brush, and left the bathroom.
*I'll wait until he's good and ready to tell me. But how much longer do I have to wait? . . .*
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Heero was back in his seat, waiting for Relena to come out and for the plane to land. *When was the last time that I've been here . . .? Not since after the Eve wars and before Marrimeia's. (AN: sp?)That's the last time I saw . . .*
Relena came out of the bathroom and sat down, next to Heero.
*Where do I begin?!* "So, Heero. What are you thinking of doing here in Hawaii?" Relena asked.
Heero gave himself an inward smirk. *Aren't we curious. Maybe I'll play a little game.*
" . . . I don't know. Maybe I'll go to the beach . . ." Relena's eyes lit up a bit. " . . . then my friend and I can go spear fishing. Or maybe we can go hunting up the mountain side. I suppose I could do that too." Heero rewarded himself another inward smirk.* What is she going to say about this?!*
Relena's eye's widened. Her little vision of spending time at the beach with Heero was suddenly turned to all those beautiful fish in the sea and wild animals roaming free, dead. The fish, pierced straight through their body, blood seeping out of the wound. All the fish, skewered on this one metal spear, one corps on top of the other. And 'wild game,' shot through the side by a rifle, held by none other but the "perfect soldier" himself.
*THAT'S what HE was PLANNING on DOING?! In one of the most beautiful spots in the entire world and colonies . . . and HE says THAT'S what HE wants to DO?!* Relena couldn't believe it. He said that he wanted to do something different this time . . . on their summer vacation from school. Before they go onto college. That Dr. J wanted him to do some missions, but refused. And now he was telling her that he wanted to go 'spear fishing and hunting up the mountain side'! Usually his missions didn't include killing. But if it were an up coming rebellion, sometimes it would result to that.
"So you want to do 'something different this time,' huh. Well, Heero Yuy, it doesn't seem to me that you want to. Instead of killing people, your KILLING animals. Isn't that pretty much the same as doing a few missions? Missions that involve KILLING?!" The entire time Relena was saying that, her head was turned slightly away from his gaze, with her eyes closed. Heero didn't expect this.
*{Oh, great . . . now look what you've done, Yuy. Nice work.}* That little 'irritating voice,' mocked Heero.
*Shut up.* He retorted.
"Relena . . . I didn't mean it like that. I was just being sarcastic. You know that I hate killing. Sometimes I like to spear finish and hunt . . . but that still doesn't mean that I like killing. I could do that, on our vacation, but this time, like I said I wanted to do something different, I want to . . ." Heero, the 'perfect soldier' didn't want to allow this type of conversation. But somehow, Heero Yuy, now a man, managed to over come the 'perfect soldier.' " . . . relax. Relax and enjoy our time in Hawaii."
Relena was taken aback. *DID I JUST HEAR AN APOLOGY?!* She quickly turned her head and opened up her eyes to look at Heero. *I think I did! Heero just . . .*
Once again, Relena was mesmerized within those deep prussian blue eyes. Heero was also captivated, and once again began to search for answers within them. Looking into her soul. *What is it about, Relena . . .?*
*Heero . . .*
"Ms. Peacecraft? We're about to . . ." The stewardess didn't see what was going on, what she just interrupted.
*That lady is really starting to get irritating . . .* Heero shifted his gave over to her, giving her the 'death glare.' *Correction, IS irritating.*
She swallowed her pride and tried to gather her courage once again. *At least Ms. Peacecraft is up this time.* ~Sigh~ She then started to begin again.
"I'm sorry for interrupting . . ."
"No, that's alright." Relena cut her off. Hoping that she wouldn't be intimidated anymore from Heero's unwavering stare.
*Relena, sometimes you're too forgiving.*
"Thank you, Ms. Peacecraft." She was really thankful this time. "Like I was saying earlier, the plane is preparing to land. Please fasten your seat belts."
Relena complied . . . and Heero too, eventually. Once she saw the two of them buckled up, she made a b-line for the cockpit.
"She left in an awful hurry." Relena stated the obvious.
Heero only smirked. *It's a good thing she did. Any longer and I would of . . .*
"Heero?"
"Hmn?" He was pulled out of his thoughts.
"You okay? You seemed spaced out."
*Always concerned about others as well.* Heero gave a smirk, but unfortunately for Relena, she couldn't see it.
"Yeah Relena, I'm fine." Heero reassured her.
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"Powering down engines." The captain said, as he got out of his chair to bit farewell to his passengers.
"You coming?" He asked the stewardess.
"Sir, even out of respect from Ms. Peacecraft, I'm . . . I'm" She gave a slight tremble.
The captain tried holding back his laughter, so he raised an eyebrow instead. "You're afraid of the gundam pilot?"
She couldn't speak, but nodded in response to his question.
This time the captain couldn't hold back. He gave out a small laugh at her appearance and grabbed her, leading her out to the main cabin so they could say good bye.
The door to the cabin was opened and the stewardess didn't look over to the two passengers. Instead she just rushed over to the air-sealed door to the right of her to let them off board.
The stairs were already there to lead them to the ground. Relena and Heero both got up from their seats, making their way over to the exit.
"Oh, almost forgot." Relena went back to pick up the bouquet of white roses that someone so graciously had give to her. *I still don't know who gave me these. Heero said that he did . . . but, AH! Never mind. I'll just accept that from him. Besides, I like the idea anyway.* Relena silently giggled.
As soon as Relena had the roses in her hand, she gave a slight dash until she was next to Heero again. Heero put his hand behind her back, letting her go first. (AN: ladies first. ^-~ lol)
"Good bye Ms. Peacecraft. Hope the flight was alright. And sorry about the storm to the side of us." The captain apologized.
"Oh, that's alright. I was a bit startled, but I was fine not too long after that." Relena assured him, and yet she gave off a smile. *Heero . . .*
The captain nodded his thanks and motioned for her to step out. "We'll see you again, but for now, have a pleasant stay here in Hawaii."
Relena said 'good bye' and started her way down the stairs.
Heero, just gave another glare at the stewardess.
~Gulp~ "Ah . . . enjoy your time here in Hawaii."
~Silence~
"Um . . . good bye." She turned and left the main cabin. She closed the door and leaned against it. ~Sigh~ *Oh no, then we're taking the two of them back!* She closed her eyes. *But at least it won't be for a while.*
Heero turned and left the plane. Then he saw a petite girl with brown eyes and hair. Her hair was put into a pony-tail with a matching colored scrunchie. (AN: sp?)Her bangs were clipped down by a small pink butterfly clip. Heero guessed that since her hair had alot of 'volume,' she didn't like it and decided on pinning her bangs and tying her hair in a scrunchie. Her skin was nicely tanned from the bright sunlight, a nice 'n light golden brown. She was dressed in a baby blue and white long-sleeved shirt that read "New York." With that, she wore long dark blue jeans, embroidered in with white thread in cute little designs. And last, to complete her look, she had plush white shoes on.
"Tiff!" Relena almost screamed from excitement. Her friend "Tiff," Heero guessed, had almost the same enthusiasm and volume in it.
"Lena!"
Both girls ran to each other and embraced.
"It's so good to see you!" They both said simultaneously. Then they both broke into laughter. *Just like the good old times.* Relena thought.
"Oh!" Tiff noticed Heero. "And you must be Heero." She said in enthusiasm. She had a sparkle in her eye.
~Silence~
"Oh, don't be shy Heero." Relena grabbed him by the arm to bring him closer. "She's a dear friend of mine, since I was five." Relena tried to assure Heero that he was among a friend and didn't have to be so 'up tight.' (AN: LOL! I didn't know what else to say. this was the only thing that came up in my mind. Duo's lil' saying.)
Tiff put her hand out, "I'm Tiffany, Tiffany Lee. But any friend of Lena's can call me Tiff." She had a genuine smile across her lips.
Heero felt a bit more comfortable, but still had his suspicions. "Heero Yuy, it's a pleasure." He took her hand and shook it. Heero didn't know weather to squeeze her hand hard, or not.
*{She's Relena's friend, be nice to her. That's if you want to make Relena yours. You know, first impressions are always important. Especially if it's one of Relena's closest friends.}
Sure, I'll be NICE . . . but only if you SHUT THE HELL UP!*
She smiled even brighter. "Pleasures all mine." They broke off the 'hand-shake' thing. "Okay, ready to . . ." Tiffany was cut off by someone.
"Heero!" A young man about Heero's age called out. He seemed pretty well filled, with some built muscles. He had short black hair and black eyes. He was pretty tall, a couple of inches taller than Relena. He wore a read hat, read shirt, with black shorts that went down to his knees. And, also to complete his look, black Nike shoes.
"RJ? RJ!" Relena called. She ran up to him.
"Relena?" RJ was stunned to find out that Relena was back in the islands.
Relena gave RJ a hug, and he returned it. "I haven't seen you in a long time! Look at you, you're all grown up! When I left these islands, I left a boy who was almost a young man, and you're one now!"
RJ was going to blush, but didn't once he saw the look on Heero's face. *So this is the girl you spoke of. Well, if I know you, which I do, I better not do anything. You're probably protective of her already, even if you didn't tell her your feelings yet.* So, instead RJ gave her a small smile.
"You're 'all grown up' yourself." RJ mocked back. "And who gave you these roses? A secret admirer, perhaps?"
This time Relena blushed. Unfortunately for RJ, Heero saw her. "I don't know about the 'secret admirer' part R,J,. but Heero was the one who gave them to me."
*Okay, now I'm dead.* RJ thought to himself.
Relena and RJ started making their way to the others.
"Oh, WHO invited YOU?" Tiffany asked with both enthusiasm and curiosity. She was rewarded by a little laugh from Relena. *Tiff, you never change.* But Relena was also curious to RJ's sudden appearance.
"Actually . . ." RJ began.
"I did." Heero answered plainly. Both girls were puzzled.
"Um . . . care to explain, guys?" Tiffany finally asked.
"Well . . . Tiffany, as you and I know Relena from so many years back, I know Heero from a few years ago as well." RJ explained.
"To be almost accurate, I knew RJ since the end of the Eve wars and before Marimeia's. I had business to take care of here in Hawaii. Then, I met RJ two days later." Heero finished the story.
"Ooohhh." Tiffany said dramatically, still sort of lost.
"You had a mission here, Heero?" Relena wanted more details on the matter, but didn't get anymore from Heero's silence.
"Okay, I guess we better head over to the house then." Tiffany motioned to the sleek black convertible behind her. "RJ, you wanna come with us? Or do you have a car with ya?"
RJ shook his head, "Harvey dropped me off."
"Harvey? By the way, how is he?" Relena asked, remembering the funny character. *He's alot like Duo in a way.*
"He's fine, much like yourself, I see." Relena laughed, and everyone got into the car. Tiffany driving with Relena in the front. The two girls talking away. RJ and Heero in the back, once in a while talking quietly. It was only loud enough for them to hear and no one else. Not even when the two girls were silent, thinking of what else to say to each other, couldn't hear what the guys were discussing.
*I wonder what they're talking about. Heero, what do you have on your mind?*
AN: well, looks like Heero might have something up his sleeve. but what?! find out in the next chapter . . . but only if u R 'n R! :D
there's the third character, Heero's friend from Hawaii. Trelane, don't mid the characterz, there's just 4 fun! (he hee)
okay, I know somethings are a little out of character . . . okay, okay, ALOT!! But hey, it makes the story a bit more interesting. wouldn't you say? ^-^; and sorry 'bout some spellin' . . . i write all these chapters usually around midnite. that's when i get to keep to mi self and actually tink. k, so gomen!