Duo was bored, he wanted to go with Heero, but he knew better. But he
wanted to know who she was, even if Heero did have something for her. Maybe
she has some friends that are some cool chicks. They all knew that they
would find out soon, Heero isn't one to give up those two would be back
soon. Duo walked into the kitchen where Trowa was sitting at the table.
Sitting down next to him he grinned "So what did you think of her? I told
you she was cute, ne. Heero really likes her, I haven't seen him so worked
up over a girl sense Relena."
Trowa looked at him as if he was a fool, "It is not my business to think she is cute, or what that guy sees in her. All I want to know is why the Feds are after her, and if she can give us any info on them."
Sighing the American got up, and left, mumbling under his breath. Hearing someone at the door, he went to open it. There stood Heero and his mission. Duo put his hand on his head, "Mission complete, hum, Heero?" Opening the door the rest of the way, Heero gently pushed his way through. Hoshi just rolled her eyes, and grinned. "You bet mission complete. This guy'll neva give up. I couldn't help it, he found me. Ya know…" looking up at Heero, "You'd be really good at hide and go seek."
Heero couldn't help but chuckle, which surprised all but Hoshi in the room. Heero helped her back to the room she was in before. Sitting on the bed, she looked up at him.
"Arigatou. You neva answered me before, why do you want to help me?" The boy stepped over to a dresser, and picked up a medical kit. She sighed, I will find out Heero, just not right now, but I too don't give up that easy.
"We'll have to re-bandage those wounds of yours."
"What, oh yea… thanks." She removed her jacket, and bandage from her arm. She looked at the wound, "I think those two are pretty bad, may leave a scar, ah well…"
Heero hadn't seen many wounds like these before. Usually the blood would at least start to stop; it looks as if the wounds were reopened… Wetting the bandage in a basin of water, and ointment he rewrapped her arm.
"Now your leg… dozo." Man girl you did get beaten up pretty bad. And, I'm going to have to patch these windpants too. Slowly, she rolled up her pant leg, and removed another bandage. "Well these weren't as bad, I think I did pretty good, I'll add it to my collection."
"Collection?" Heero finished wrapping her leg, and stood up. She looked up at him,
"This isn't like the first time I've been shot, but luckily the soldiers that I go up against are new recruits, and can't shoot someone if they were right in front of them. As you can see, that guy was no where near to where he was planning to shot me."
Pulling up a chair, Heero sat in front of her. He searched her face, as if he could find out what she was hiding just by looking at her. Then, his eyes reached hers. Looking deep into the silvery eyes, his own turned a light blue, as if he became happy. Hoshi noticed that, and blushed slightly. His eyes narrowed, confused "What?"
"Nothing… are you going to tell me or what?"
He grinned, and kissed her on the forehead, "No, maybe some other day."
He stood up, and left the room. Hoshi sat there, her face a bright red, yelled after him "You! I'll find out, you can count on that. I don't give up that easy." Flopping back onto the bed she looked up at the ceiling as if it could tell her why she can't leave him. There was a quite knock on the door "Hoshi-San… may I come in?" It was that Winner boy Quatre she could tell. What does he want? "Uh sure… what do you want?"
He walked in slowly, "I wanted to give you these." Handing her some towels, "the bathroom is to your left, if you want to take a bath or something, you're welcome to do so. Here are some clothes we put together for you it's not exactly much. Us being guys and all don't have much, but we tried."
"Aw that's sweet of you, thanks a lot, I could really go for a nice bath, arigato." Slipping back out the door, Quatre left as quite as he came in. Laughing to herself, Hoshi went into the bathroom.
She looked into the mirror. "Girl, it looked like you went through a war or something. No wonder they offered, I probably look like something the dogs brought in. Time to get clean." She turned on the water faucets filling the tub, and lighting a few candles that had been in the bedroom. Stripping down she stepped into the warm water. Sighing she leaned back, closing her eyes. Pouring some bubbles into the bath she started to sing quietly.
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Quatre entered the living room and sat down by Trowa. "I gave her, those things, she reminds me of Duo, isn't that ironic? But she seemed grateful enough I think she's in there right now. Heero, are you going to ask her what she has to do with the Feds… Heero"
Heero had been sitting at the kitchen table, staring off as if in another world looking in on this one. Snapping back into focus, he looked at the others. Shaking his head Duo raised one arm, and shrugged. "You confuse me Heero. Why don't you just admit that you love her, honto no? I can see it in your eyes, the same way you looked at Relena." Heero nearly feel out of his chair and stomped over to Duo, taking both his fist he shoved Duo into the wall. He lifted Duo about two inches off the ground. Then he stopped, He's right, I… I am in love… with her.
He heard a soft, sweet sound from down the hall. It sounded like an angel it was an angel, Hoshi. He dropped Duo, who fell on the floor taking a deep breath. Hitting himself on the head, "Otoko what is wrong with you!?" Heero's eyes went from his angered filled Prussian blue, to a loving sky blue. He turned around, and headed down the hall.
Getting ready to go after him Duo stood up, but Wufei stuck out his arm stopping him. "Shinigami my friend, you just helped him out. I suggest if you want to keep it that way… you stay here. Heero finally listened to that heart somewhere inside himself."
"What?"
"Yuy's in love."
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The Japanese paused at the door closing his eyes, gently resting his head on it. The door had been unlocked. Why did it have to be unlocked it would have been easier, at least you would have an excuse. About to turn away, he heard her singing again. The voice comforted him, like wings of a dove wrapping around him. I am the perfect solider I can handle this mission. Mission accepted…
Slowly turning the doorknob, he stepped in. The room was dark, for the exception for a few candles flickering. There she was, and she looked like an angel with the lights surrounding her.
Having her eyes close, she didn't see him standing there.
"You have a beautiful voice, Hoshi-Chan." Eyes opening in a flash, she looked up.
"Heero… my god" She blushed and slid underneath the bubbles, so only her eyes were above the water. He smiled, looking into those silver eyes, "I wanted to tell you something."
She raised her head above the water, "Yes?" He knelt down beside her, he smiled as he wiped away some of the bubbles left on her chin. His eyes a lustful and passionate blue, "I… love you."
"You what?"
"I Love you." His eyes searched deep into hers, "that is why I helped you, I love you."
"Well I want to tell you something also." Leaning over to him she whispered into his ear "I love you too. I was just fooling myself to think I didn't. But you can't lie to love can you Heero?"
He smiled, "No, you can't."
"I want to be with you, Heero but…" He put his finger gentle to her lips,
"And you will" He sat on the edge of the tub, looking at her. She grinned, and pulled him in. A look of shock was on his face. Splashing her and she squeaked, he threw off the rest of his sopping wet clothes.
He wrapped his arms around her, relaxing completely. "Mission complete."
"What?"
Not saying anything, Heero looked into her eyes that turned into a lovely silver, as if they were that gray cloud with a sliver lining. He kissed her, a deep passionate kiss. She let out a breathless sigh, as his tongue invaded her mouth, sweet and passionate.
They were both in true love and peace, that night. Both slept soundly, together.
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Heero woke up from the sound of Hoshi. Looking over at her he smiled. To him she looked so beautiful, even in her sleep. She cuddled up closely to him, unknowingly. Her warm breath comforted Heero's naked skin. The smell of her hair fumed his nostrils. He wrapped his arms gently around her.
Opening her eyes, she saw Heero next to her. She smiled sweetly at him, and kissed him. Smiling, he kissed her back. Slipping out of the bed he pulled on a pair of pants. "Where are you going, Heero-Kun?" Kissing her again on the forehead, "To get some breakfast, will you join me Hoshi-Chan?"
"Of course, let me get dressed, I'll be right out." Nodding he left the room. She sighed and smiled. Pulling on a gray shirt, and a pair of black pants. Looking down at herself she laughed, "Well they are a little bit big… but hey that's ok." She walked into the bathroom, and grabbed a brush. Combing out her hair, she started to braid the long, chestnut color hair. "Hoshi you are one lucky girl to find him," She said out loud to the mirror, but sighed, "But you can't stay here forever can you?"
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Quatre was in the kitchen making breakfast for everyone. Heero entered the kitchen and took out two cups from the cabinet. "Ohayo! Well you seem to be in a good mood," Duo said, patting him on the shoulder. Brushing him off Heero poured two cups of coffee. Finishing her braid as walking down the hall, Hoshi stopped as Trowa walked past her. "Ohayo, Trowa." Nodding his head, he walked away, shrugging she continued. "He's not a very talkative person is he?" She asked as she tied off her braid and sat down. Heero gently pulled her braid and sat down next to her, "No…"
"He only talks to a few people. Likes to keep to himself" Finished off Quatre, "breakfast is ready." He handed out plates, and the others joined them at the table.
"Hey. That's where my other black pants went!' Duo yelled.
Hoshi looked up startled, "Hey I didn't pick them out or anything you know, sorry."
"No that's ok, I just didn't want to wear something bright tomorrow, that'll mean someone will have to do laundry… who's turn is it."
"Yours"
"Aw, man. Well if anything shrinks its not my fault ya know."
Hoshi laughed, and even Heero chuckled. Duo scratched his head, and stared at Heero "Are you ok, I haven't seen you like this before, and frankly its scaring me."
The Japanese glared at the American who smirked, "Never mind. Are you going to ask her?"
Puzzlement fell upon the girls face, "Ask me what, Heero?"
The old distend expression reached him face, and his eyes reached the normal Prussian color. A solemn face reached everyone, and Hoshi stood up. Taking his hand she lead him out of the room, "Don't have too much fun!" Yelled Duo, from behind. Turning around Hoshi stuck out her tongue.
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They went outside as she led him to the garden. Sitting down on a stone bench the girl looked around. They were surrounded by beauty. The smell of roses and exotic other flowers filled the air. Looking up at the man, she searched his face, but he had changed. He seemed more like a lost, and lonely boy. She didn't like that side of him, "What's wrong Heero-Kun? I'm worried about you. What do you want to ask me?"
He looked at her softly, which seemed to melt her soul. The seconds passed by like minutes, minutes passed like hours. Her eyes filled with tears of remorse, "Why won't you tell me, I love you, and you said you love me, so why won't you tell me?"
"Because I do love you, and I don't want to learn something about you that may ruin our relationship. I've never felt like this before and I don't want to lose that."
Smiling softly at him, "But you wouldn't. There couldn't be anything to separate us…"
"Why were the Feds after you?"
"What… what do you mean?"
Looking at her as soft as he could, "That night that I helped you, why were the Feds after you?"
"Oh that… I was waiting for that question. A few years ago, before that one war stopped, ya know five years ago?"
"Hai, a little too well."
"Yoku, the old Federation had attacked the colony. They destroyed almost everything. The man that I had told you about before was trying to protect me…" She lowered her head and closed her eyes. "And it was a cold blood murder, he was shot in the back. Along with many of the other people I was staying with, they died too. Ever sense that day I swore I would protect this colony. So, when I heard that the Feds were here again I tried to rebel against them about a month or so ago. They found out and were after me, to keep quote peace. I had attacked and killed some of their men, but the rest of the plan had backfired. One of my friends that had survived five years ago had come with me and… got killed. And then that night came up about week later and that's when I found you…" her voice trailed out, and tears rolled down her face. Heero had knelt down, calmly placing his hands on her shoulder. She flinched slightly lowering her head more. She's quivering. She acts so brave, even when she is scared. All those secrets… "Hoshi-chan. I am truly sorry, but it is not your fault. Think about all the people you helped, Sora and everyone else that you take care of…"
"But I got my friend killed." She sobbed, "How could you love someone who got their own friend killed."
"Because I do love you, and it has happened to me too. I have killed many through out my life. But if it will help ten times as many people that I kill, it is worth it. "
He kissed away the tears on her face. Opening her tear red eyes she looked at him, and sniffled. He smiled softly at her. Looking at her tear streaked face; "You are still beautiful even when you are sad. But I like it more when you are smiling and happy."
She tried to smile, and Heero crossed his eyes, making her smile. "There's my beautiful Hoshi. But I will be here for you, you just have to tell me all right?"
Nodding her head, "All right. Thank you, so what do we tell the others?"
"What do you mean?"
"Well they want to know right, what do we tell them?"
"Hai, but I don't know what we will tell them. I don't want you to cry again."
Heero sat down beside her, wrapping his arm around her waist. She rested her head on his shoulder. "What are we going to do Heero? I don't know if I can stay here forever, neither can you…"
"We will find out when that day comes, until it does I want to be with you always."
"Aww… so do I… so do I."
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Duo didn't like to spy, it was sneaky, lowdown, and wrong. Well maybe he did like to spy, he couldn't help it; it was the way he was. He was looking from the glass door that led out to the garden. "There they are. Ahh, Heero's got his arm around her waist…"
Quatre tried to pull Duo away from the window, "Duo it's not right to spy on someone."
The American continued to watch, "Oh, oh I think they are going to kiss!"
"What," Quatre stopped.
"You two are low," Said the Chinese from behind.
Quatre walked away, "I was just trying to stop him, what is so wrong about that. Hey anyone seen Trowa?"
"I think he's in his room," Turning Duo pointed his thumb down the hall, His eyes widened
"Where did they go?"
"We're right here," Said a husky voice. Duo yelled, and threw himself behind the couch near by.
"Don't hurt me, don't hurt me!"
Heero didn't do anything, Hoshi just smiled "Not today Shinigami, you safe from Heero-Kun for now."
Peeping over the couch Duo grinned foolishly, "Arigato Hoshi-Chan, you are an angel."
She blushed as the two sat down across from the others. Trowa reentered the room, being dragged by Quatre. Hoshi's smile faded, noticing it, Heero whispered into her ear, "What's wrong?"
"Nothing…"
"Fine, I'll ask you again later, or I'll have to be mean to you."
"Aw, you wouldn't do that would you."
Heero about to reply was interrupted by a polite eh hem. Trowa nodded his head, giving Heero, So what gives? Looks.
"Right"
Hoshi explained what she could, leaving out some minor details. The gundam pilots were pretty much relieved that the Feds had nothing at the time. But they were getting restless, well all but Heero. Duo, being hyper and energetic, insisted that they all go out. After an extensive time of begging, Duo finally got his way. Each changed into a different outfit, Hoshi just put on a white tank top, not having anything else. "Heero, Does this look ok?"
Grinning at her, "Of course, why wouldn't it?"
"You two are making me sick. Come on, we can check out some colony chicks. Well at least us lonely single guys."
Each shoved Duo and walked out the door leaving him in an empty room, "hey, ya can't leave without the loveable, hot guy, come back."
Duo bounded out the door, chasing after the others.
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The group stopped at the bottom of the stairs. After hearing Duo call after them, they turned around. He stopped at the top of the stairs and looked down at the bottom.
"Oi thanks a lot for waiting." Starting down the stairs, Duo tripped and landed on his face.
The group laughed, as Duo brushed himself off, "I meant to do that."
"Mochiron."
"Yea, just testing the law of gravity to see if it worked still."
The six walked to the downtown area of the colony. There was a party going on people were everywhere, singing and dancing. The lights flashed, and spotlights were on top of all of the buildings. Strobe lights where streetlights were suppose to be. Red, green, blue, and white lights flashing everywhere.
"This is so cool, hey Duo even you may be able to find a girl in this party." Laughed Hoshi.
He threw confetti on her; she put up her hands and screamed, "Hey, I was just helping you out." She laughed again. Duo hugged her, turned around, yelling as he ran off, "Shinigami is off to find new victims." Running to a crowd of girls. In less than five minutes Duo brought back a girl for the other guys. And each walked off to a different part of the party.
Eyeing Heero she smiled "So ya wanna talk or ya wanna dance?"
Taking her in his arms, "I go with dancing, defiantly."
"Yoi kotae."
Grinning she broke free, and took his hand leading him into the crowd. They danced, all night. Running into the others, which were having about as much fun as they had in a long time.
Later, after the two lovers had gotten Hoshi some things, they entered a quite bar. Following a quick drink, they stepped out onto the dance floor. Spotlights were moving across the floor. Letting her braid down, Hoshi swung her hair around, "Much better, don't you think?"
"Yea." A slower song started, the lights dimmed. Heero softly pulled her close. Wrapping his arms around her, she rested her head on his chest. The danced a slow, waltz like dance. Spinning her out, and a grin reached both their lips. As the song ended, they rest their foreheads, on each other. "You want to go home?" He questioned her. Nodding her head, staring into his eyes. A small applause surrounded them. Hoshi broke away, and took a bow, "Come on Heero, take a bow." Heero didn't look convinced, and smirked. "Aw, find be that way. But we were still good dancers, come on indulge me?"
The grin on his face widened, and he went over to her, as she turned away from him, Heero came up from behind, taking her in his powerful arms, he looked down at her. "Hai, Let's go home." His eyes grew the same loving color she loves to see, as she looked up at him. "Hai, Heero, let's go home."
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Unlocking the door, they strolled in. Turing on the lights, Hoshi crashed onto the couch, "No one's home yet?"
Closing the door behind him. Heero glanced around. "They must be having a lot of fun. Duo I could understand, but the others. Maybe they were party people before I meet them and lied about it the rest of the time."
Laughing she closed her eyes. As soon as she had closed them, she was lifted off the couch, as if she were a package. She screamed opening her eyes a large grin was on the man's face.
"Put me down, put me down! I'll have to hurt you…" looking at his muscles "somehow." He went down the hall and opened the bedroom door. "You want to be put down Hoshi-Chan." He said with an innocence look upon his face. She nodded her head, trying to look serious, "Yea, Heero-Kawaii, I do."
Standing over the bed he dropped her onto it, and he flopped beside her. "Are you happy now?"
She stuck out her tongue. "Not like that." And he grinned evilly. What is he going to do? He sucked on her tongue, when she stuck it out. Her eye's widened, "Is this how I'm suppose to do it," He stood picking her up again, and kissed her, as he set her down softly, smiling "Hai… Heero-Kun?"
"What?"
"I love you…"
"And I love you too…"
"But I can't stay with you forever, you know that."
"I know"
Opening her mouth to reply, Heero invaded her with a kiss to silence her. Closing her eyes, she returned, wanting him to be happy for now. He ran his hands through her long hair. Smiling at her, "I love your hair." She blushed, "Really?" Kissing her again "Hai."
His arms embraced her. Lying back on the bed, not letting her go Heero sighed. I know she can't stay forever. I'm a fool to think so, but yet… there is a possibility the she could stay. Heero whispered into her ear, and then kissed her from her ear to her mouth, as she closed her eye. She is an angel, sent here to help me. I can't lose her. "Heero" She whispered, "I love you."
He held her all night he didn't want to leave her all alone, until she fell asleep. Hearing the door creak open, he slipped out of the room.
"Hey Heero, where ya been?" asked Duo.
"We came home around three. But she's sleeping so keep it down."
"Well you should have stayed, Quatre got lost with this girl, and we found them later but Quatre was quite the ladies man. He got her to laugh and everything."
Not seeming interested, Heero started away. "Heero can I talk to you?" Heero turned around. What would Trowa want? But he was in a good mood, "Sure."
Waiting till the others went to their rooms, Trowa continued, "Did you ever ask Hoshi what the problem was?"
"No." Knowing that Trowa could read lips, he didn't ask how he knew.
"Well then, I can tell you this. I know what is wrong, or at least I think. She loves you, she truly does. And she doesn't want to lose you, but she knows that you will have to leave. We are gundam pilots, and until this other war is over we could leave at any time. She sees this happiness around her that she hasn't seen before, and she doesn't want to lose you. But don't judge me on it, that's just what I think, and I don't want either of you to be in pain. Though this I do know, there is something else wrong with her. I don't know what it is, but there is something."
"Thank you Trowa." Was all he said, it was all he could say, and went back to his room.
He slid back into bed, awaking Hoshi. She moaned, "What wrong?"
Kissing her softly, "Nothing, the guys just got back, but I'll tell you more later. You need to sleep, you're tired."
Kissing him back, she shut her eyes. "All right, I love you. Good night Heero-Chan."
Resting her head on his chest, he combed through her chestnut hair till she fell asleep. Her body warmed his, pale skin. Whispering, "I love you, and I won't lose you. I'll find out what's wrong. I know Trowa's right, but I'll find a way…"
Closing his eyes, he too fell asleep.
(Ha, you made it this far? …)
Trowa looked at him as if he was a fool, "It is not my business to think she is cute, or what that guy sees in her. All I want to know is why the Feds are after her, and if she can give us any info on them."
Sighing the American got up, and left, mumbling under his breath. Hearing someone at the door, he went to open it. There stood Heero and his mission. Duo put his hand on his head, "Mission complete, hum, Heero?" Opening the door the rest of the way, Heero gently pushed his way through. Hoshi just rolled her eyes, and grinned. "You bet mission complete. This guy'll neva give up. I couldn't help it, he found me. Ya know…" looking up at Heero, "You'd be really good at hide and go seek."
Heero couldn't help but chuckle, which surprised all but Hoshi in the room. Heero helped her back to the room she was in before. Sitting on the bed, she looked up at him.
"Arigatou. You neva answered me before, why do you want to help me?" The boy stepped over to a dresser, and picked up a medical kit. She sighed, I will find out Heero, just not right now, but I too don't give up that easy.
"We'll have to re-bandage those wounds of yours."
"What, oh yea… thanks." She removed her jacket, and bandage from her arm. She looked at the wound, "I think those two are pretty bad, may leave a scar, ah well…"
Heero hadn't seen many wounds like these before. Usually the blood would at least start to stop; it looks as if the wounds were reopened… Wetting the bandage in a basin of water, and ointment he rewrapped her arm.
"Now your leg… dozo." Man girl you did get beaten up pretty bad. And, I'm going to have to patch these windpants too. Slowly, she rolled up her pant leg, and removed another bandage. "Well these weren't as bad, I think I did pretty good, I'll add it to my collection."
"Collection?" Heero finished wrapping her leg, and stood up. She looked up at him,
"This isn't like the first time I've been shot, but luckily the soldiers that I go up against are new recruits, and can't shoot someone if they were right in front of them. As you can see, that guy was no where near to where he was planning to shot me."
Pulling up a chair, Heero sat in front of her. He searched her face, as if he could find out what she was hiding just by looking at her. Then, his eyes reached hers. Looking deep into the silvery eyes, his own turned a light blue, as if he became happy. Hoshi noticed that, and blushed slightly. His eyes narrowed, confused "What?"
"Nothing… are you going to tell me or what?"
He grinned, and kissed her on the forehead, "No, maybe some other day."
He stood up, and left the room. Hoshi sat there, her face a bright red, yelled after him "You! I'll find out, you can count on that. I don't give up that easy." Flopping back onto the bed she looked up at the ceiling as if it could tell her why she can't leave him. There was a quite knock on the door "Hoshi-San… may I come in?" It was that Winner boy Quatre she could tell. What does he want? "Uh sure… what do you want?"
He walked in slowly, "I wanted to give you these." Handing her some towels, "the bathroom is to your left, if you want to take a bath or something, you're welcome to do so. Here are some clothes we put together for you it's not exactly much. Us being guys and all don't have much, but we tried."
"Aw that's sweet of you, thanks a lot, I could really go for a nice bath, arigato." Slipping back out the door, Quatre left as quite as he came in. Laughing to herself, Hoshi went into the bathroom.
She looked into the mirror. "Girl, it looked like you went through a war or something. No wonder they offered, I probably look like something the dogs brought in. Time to get clean." She turned on the water faucets filling the tub, and lighting a few candles that had been in the bedroom. Stripping down she stepped into the warm water. Sighing she leaned back, closing her eyes. Pouring some bubbles into the bath she started to sing quietly.
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Quatre entered the living room and sat down by Trowa. "I gave her, those things, she reminds me of Duo, isn't that ironic? But she seemed grateful enough I think she's in there right now. Heero, are you going to ask her what she has to do with the Feds… Heero"
Heero had been sitting at the kitchen table, staring off as if in another world looking in on this one. Snapping back into focus, he looked at the others. Shaking his head Duo raised one arm, and shrugged. "You confuse me Heero. Why don't you just admit that you love her, honto no? I can see it in your eyes, the same way you looked at Relena." Heero nearly feel out of his chair and stomped over to Duo, taking both his fist he shoved Duo into the wall. He lifted Duo about two inches off the ground. Then he stopped, He's right, I… I am in love… with her.
He heard a soft, sweet sound from down the hall. It sounded like an angel it was an angel, Hoshi. He dropped Duo, who fell on the floor taking a deep breath. Hitting himself on the head, "Otoko what is wrong with you!?" Heero's eyes went from his angered filled Prussian blue, to a loving sky blue. He turned around, and headed down the hall.
Getting ready to go after him Duo stood up, but Wufei stuck out his arm stopping him. "Shinigami my friend, you just helped him out. I suggest if you want to keep it that way… you stay here. Heero finally listened to that heart somewhere inside himself."
"What?"
"Yuy's in love."
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The Japanese paused at the door closing his eyes, gently resting his head on it. The door had been unlocked. Why did it have to be unlocked it would have been easier, at least you would have an excuse. About to turn away, he heard her singing again. The voice comforted him, like wings of a dove wrapping around him. I am the perfect solider I can handle this mission. Mission accepted…
Slowly turning the doorknob, he stepped in. The room was dark, for the exception for a few candles flickering. There she was, and she looked like an angel with the lights surrounding her.
Having her eyes close, she didn't see him standing there.
"You have a beautiful voice, Hoshi-Chan." Eyes opening in a flash, she looked up.
"Heero… my god" She blushed and slid underneath the bubbles, so only her eyes were above the water. He smiled, looking into those silver eyes, "I wanted to tell you something."
She raised her head above the water, "Yes?" He knelt down beside her, he smiled as he wiped away some of the bubbles left on her chin. His eyes a lustful and passionate blue, "I… love you."
"You what?"
"I Love you." His eyes searched deep into hers, "that is why I helped you, I love you."
"Well I want to tell you something also." Leaning over to him she whispered into his ear "I love you too. I was just fooling myself to think I didn't. But you can't lie to love can you Heero?"
He smiled, "No, you can't."
"I want to be with you, Heero but…" He put his finger gentle to her lips,
"And you will" He sat on the edge of the tub, looking at her. She grinned, and pulled him in. A look of shock was on his face. Splashing her and she squeaked, he threw off the rest of his sopping wet clothes.
He wrapped his arms around her, relaxing completely. "Mission complete."
"What?"
Not saying anything, Heero looked into her eyes that turned into a lovely silver, as if they were that gray cloud with a sliver lining. He kissed her, a deep passionate kiss. She let out a breathless sigh, as his tongue invaded her mouth, sweet and passionate.
They were both in true love and peace, that night. Both slept soundly, together.
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Heero woke up from the sound of Hoshi. Looking over at her he smiled. To him she looked so beautiful, even in her sleep. She cuddled up closely to him, unknowingly. Her warm breath comforted Heero's naked skin. The smell of her hair fumed his nostrils. He wrapped his arms gently around her.
Opening her eyes, she saw Heero next to her. She smiled sweetly at him, and kissed him. Smiling, he kissed her back. Slipping out of the bed he pulled on a pair of pants. "Where are you going, Heero-Kun?" Kissing her again on the forehead, "To get some breakfast, will you join me Hoshi-Chan?"
"Of course, let me get dressed, I'll be right out." Nodding he left the room. She sighed and smiled. Pulling on a gray shirt, and a pair of black pants. Looking down at herself she laughed, "Well they are a little bit big… but hey that's ok." She walked into the bathroom, and grabbed a brush. Combing out her hair, she started to braid the long, chestnut color hair. "Hoshi you are one lucky girl to find him," She said out loud to the mirror, but sighed, "But you can't stay here forever can you?"
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Quatre was in the kitchen making breakfast for everyone. Heero entered the kitchen and took out two cups from the cabinet. "Ohayo! Well you seem to be in a good mood," Duo said, patting him on the shoulder. Brushing him off Heero poured two cups of coffee. Finishing her braid as walking down the hall, Hoshi stopped as Trowa walked past her. "Ohayo, Trowa." Nodding his head, he walked away, shrugging she continued. "He's not a very talkative person is he?" She asked as she tied off her braid and sat down. Heero gently pulled her braid and sat down next to her, "No…"
"He only talks to a few people. Likes to keep to himself" Finished off Quatre, "breakfast is ready." He handed out plates, and the others joined them at the table.
"Hey. That's where my other black pants went!' Duo yelled.
Hoshi looked up startled, "Hey I didn't pick them out or anything you know, sorry."
"No that's ok, I just didn't want to wear something bright tomorrow, that'll mean someone will have to do laundry… who's turn is it."
"Yours"
"Aw, man. Well if anything shrinks its not my fault ya know."
Hoshi laughed, and even Heero chuckled. Duo scratched his head, and stared at Heero "Are you ok, I haven't seen you like this before, and frankly its scaring me."
The Japanese glared at the American who smirked, "Never mind. Are you going to ask her?"
Puzzlement fell upon the girls face, "Ask me what, Heero?"
The old distend expression reached him face, and his eyes reached the normal Prussian color. A solemn face reached everyone, and Hoshi stood up. Taking his hand she lead him out of the room, "Don't have too much fun!" Yelled Duo, from behind. Turning around Hoshi stuck out her tongue.
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They went outside as she led him to the garden. Sitting down on a stone bench the girl looked around. They were surrounded by beauty. The smell of roses and exotic other flowers filled the air. Looking up at the man, she searched his face, but he had changed. He seemed more like a lost, and lonely boy. She didn't like that side of him, "What's wrong Heero-Kun? I'm worried about you. What do you want to ask me?"
He looked at her softly, which seemed to melt her soul. The seconds passed by like minutes, minutes passed like hours. Her eyes filled with tears of remorse, "Why won't you tell me, I love you, and you said you love me, so why won't you tell me?"
"Because I do love you, and I don't want to learn something about you that may ruin our relationship. I've never felt like this before and I don't want to lose that."
Smiling softly at him, "But you wouldn't. There couldn't be anything to separate us…"
"Why were the Feds after you?"
"What… what do you mean?"
Looking at her as soft as he could, "That night that I helped you, why were the Feds after you?"
"Oh that… I was waiting for that question. A few years ago, before that one war stopped, ya know five years ago?"
"Hai, a little too well."
"Yoku, the old Federation had attacked the colony. They destroyed almost everything. The man that I had told you about before was trying to protect me…" She lowered her head and closed her eyes. "And it was a cold blood murder, he was shot in the back. Along with many of the other people I was staying with, they died too. Ever sense that day I swore I would protect this colony. So, when I heard that the Feds were here again I tried to rebel against them about a month or so ago. They found out and were after me, to keep quote peace. I had attacked and killed some of their men, but the rest of the plan had backfired. One of my friends that had survived five years ago had come with me and… got killed. And then that night came up about week later and that's when I found you…" her voice trailed out, and tears rolled down her face. Heero had knelt down, calmly placing his hands on her shoulder. She flinched slightly lowering her head more. She's quivering. She acts so brave, even when she is scared. All those secrets… "Hoshi-chan. I am truly sorry, but it is not your fault. Think about all the people you helped, Sora and everyone else that you take care of…"
"But I got my friend killed." She sobbed, "How could you love someone who got their own friend killed."
"Because I do love you, and it has happened to me too. I have killed many through out my life. But if it will help ten times as many people that I kill, it is worth it. "
He kissed away the tears on her face. Opening her tear red eyes she looked at him, and sniffled. He smiled softly at her. Looking at her tear streaked face; "You are still beautiful even when you are sad. But I like it more when you are smiling and happy."
She tried to smile, and Heero crossed his eyes, making her smile. "There's my beautiful Hoshi. But I will be here for you, you just have to tell me all right?"
Nodding her head, "All right. Thank you, so what do we tell the others?"
"What do you mean?"
"Well they want to know right, what do we tell them?"
"Hai, but I don't know what we will tell them. I don't want you to cry again."
Heero sat down beside her, wrapping his arm around her waist. She rested her head on his shoulder. "What are we going to do Heero? I don't know if I can stay here forever, neither can you…"
"We will find out when that day comes, until it does I want to be with you always."
"Aww… so do I… so do I."
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Duo didn't like to spy, it was sneaky, lowdown, and wrong. Well maybe he did like to spy, he couldn't help it; it was the way he was. He was looking from the glass door that led out to the garden. "There they are. Ahh, Heero's got his arm around her waist…"
Quatre tried to pull Duo away from the window, "Duo it's not right to spy on someone."
The American continued to watch, "Oh, oh I think they are going to kiss!"
"What," Quatre stopped.
"You two are low," Said the Chinese from behind.
Quatre walked away, "I was just trying to stop him, what is so wrong about that. Hey anyone seen Trowa?"
"I think he's in his room," Turning Duo pointed his thumb down the hall, His eyes widened
"Where did they go?"
"We're right here," Said a husky voice. Duo yelled, and threw himself behind the couch near by.
"Don't hurt me, don't hurt me!"
Heero didn't do anything, Hoshi just smiled "Not today Shinigami, you safe from Heero-Kun for now."
Peeping over the couch Duo grinned foolishly, "Arigato Hoshi-Chan, you are an angel."
She blushed as the two sat down across from the others. Trowa reentered the room, being dragged by Quatre. Hoshi's smile faded, noticing it, Heero whispered into her ear, "What's wrong?"
"Nothing…"
"Fine, I'll ask you again later, or I'll have to be mean to you."
"Aw, you wouldn't do that would you."
Heero about to reply was interrupted by a polite eh hem. Trowa nodded his head, giving Heero, So what gives? Looks.
"Right"
Hoshi explained what she could, leaving out some minor details. The gundam pilots were pretty much relieved that the Feds had nothing at the time. But they were getting restless, well all but Heero. Duo, being hyper and energetic, insisted that they all go out. After an extensive time of begging, Duo finally got his way. Each changed into a different outfit, Hoshi just put on a white tank top, not having anything else. "Heero, Does this look ok?"
Grinning at her, "Of course, why wouldn't it?"
"You two are making me sick. Come on, we can check out some colony chicks. Well at least us lonely single guys."
Each shoved Duo and walked out the door leaving him in an empty room, "hey, ya can't leave without the loveable, hot guy, come back."
Duo bounded out the door, chasing after the others.
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The group stopped at the bottom of the stairs. After hearing Duo call after them, they turned around. He stopped at the top of the stairs and looked down at the bottom.
"Oi thanks a lot for waiting." Starting down the stairs, Duo tripped and landed on his face.
The group laughed, as Duo brushed himself off, "I meant to do that."
"Mochiron."
"Yea, just testing the law of gravity to see if it worked still."
The six walked to the downtown area of the colony. There was a party going on people were everywhere, singing and dancing. The lights flashed, and spotlights were on top of all of the buildings. Strobe lights where streetlights were suppose to be. Red, green, blue, and white lights flashing everywhere.
"This is so cool, hey Duo even you may be able to find a girl in this party." Laughed Hoshi.
He threw confetti on her; she put up her hands and screamed, "Hey, I was just helping you out." She laughed again. Duo hugged her, turned around, yelling as he ran off, "Shinigami is off to find new victims." Running to a crowd of girls. In less than five minutes Duo brought back a girl for the other guys. And each walked off to a different part of the party.
Eyeing Heero she smiled "So ya wanna talk or ya wanna dance?"
Taking her in his arms, "I go with dancing, defiantly."
"Yoi kotae."
Grinning she broke free, and took his hand leading him into the crowd. They danced, all night. Running into the others, which were having about as much fun as they had in a long time.
Later, after the two lovers had gotten Hoshi some things, they entered a quite bar. Following a quick drink, they stepped out onto the dance floor. Spotlights were moving across the floor. Letting her braid down, Hoshi swung her hair around, "Much better, don't you think?"
"Yea." A slower song started, the lights dimmed. Heero softly pulled her close. Wrapping his arms around her, she rested her head on his chest. The danced a slow, waltz like dance. Spinning her out, and a grin reached both their lips. As the song ended, they rest their foreheads, on each other. "You want to go home?" He questioned her. Nodding her head, staring into his eyes. A small applause surrounded them. Hoshi broke away, and took a bow, "Come on Heero, take a bow." Heero didn't look convinced, and smirked. "Aw, find be that way. But we were still good dancers, come on indulge me?"
The grin on his face widened, and he went over to her, as she turned away from him, Heero came up from behind, taking her in his powerful arms, he looked down at her. "Hai, Let's go home." His eyes grew the same loving color she loves to see, as she looked up at him. "Hai, Heero, let's go home."
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Unlocking the door, they strolled in. Turing on the lights, Hoshi crashed onto the couch, "No one's home yet?"
Closing the door behind him. Heero glanced around. "They must be having a lot of fun. Duo I could understand, but the others. Maybe they were party people before I meet them and lied about it the rest of the time."
Laughing she closed her eyes. As soon as she had closed them, she was lifted off the couch, as if she were a package. She screamed opening her eyes a large grin was on the man's face.
"Put me down, put me down! I'll have to hurt you…" looking at his muscles "somehow." He went down the hall and opened the bedroom door. "You want to be put down Hoshi-Chan." He said with an innocence look upon his face. She nodded her head, trying to look serious, "Yea, Heero-Kawaii, I do."
Standing over the bed he dropped her onto it, and he flopped beside her. "Are you happy now?"
She stuck out her tongue. "Not like that." And he grinned evilly. What is he going to do? He sucked on her tongue, when she stuck it out. Her eye's widened, "Is this how I'm suppose to do it," He stood picking her up again, and kissed her, as he set her down softly, smiling "Hai… Heero-Kun?"
"What?"
"I love you…"
"And I love you too…"
"But I can't stay with you forever, you know that."
"I know"
Opening her mouth to reply, Heero invaded her with a kiss to silence her. Closing her eyes, she returned, wanting him to be happy for now. He ran his hands through her long hair. Smiling at her, "I love your hair." She blushed, "Really?" Kissing her again "Hai."
His arms embraced her. Lying back on the bed, not letting her go Heero sighed. I know she can't stay forever. I'm a fool to think so, but yet… there is a possibility the she could stay. Heero whispered into her ear, and then kissed her from her ear to her mouth, as she closed her eye. She is an angel, sent here to help me. I can't lose her. "Heero" She whispered, "I love you."
He held her all night he didn't want to leave her all alone, until she fell asleep. Hearing the door creak open, he slipped out of the room.
"Hey Heero, where ya been?" asked Duo.
"We came home around three. But she's sleeping so keep it down."
"Well you should have stayed, Quatre got lost with this girl, and we found them later but Quatre was quite the ladies man. He got her to laugh and everything."
Not seeming interested, Heero started away. "Heero can I talk to you?" Heero turned around. What would Trowa want? But he was in a good mood, "Sure."
Waiting till the others went to their rooms, Trowa continued, "Did you ever ask Hoshi what the problem was?"
"No." Knowing that Trowa could read lips, he didn't ask how he knew.
"Well then, I can tell you this. I know what is wrong, or at least I think. She loves you, she truly does. And she doesn't want to lose you, but she knows that you will have to leave. We are gundam pilots, and until this other war is over we could leave at any time. She sees this happiness around her that she hasn't seen before, and she doesn't want to lose you. But don't judge me on it, that's just what I think, and I don't want either of you to be in pain. Though this I do know, there is something else wrong with her. I don't know what it is, but there is something."
"Thank you Trowa." Was all he said, it was all he could say, and went back to his room.
He slid back into bed, awaking Hoshi. She moaned, "What wrong?"
Kissing her softly, "Nothing, the guys just got back, but I'll tell you more later. You need to sleep, you're tired."
Kissing him back, she shut her eyes. "All right, I love you. Good night Heero-Chan."
Resting her head on his chest, he combed through her chestnut hair till she fell asleep. Her body warmed his, pale skin. Whispering, "I love you, and I won't lose you. I'll find out what's wrong. I know Trowa's right, but I'll find a way…"
Closing his eyes, he too fell asleep.
(Ha, you made it this far? …)