BACK TO SCHOOL !

( The Vacation Saga )

Author's Notes

Note that I don't own ANY of the characters throughout the fanfic. * sob *

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" Oh no … "

Relena muttered to herself silently in the bathroom. The dark red liquid had tainted her dress and she was surprised that IT came early this month.

[ I didn't bring any backups with me !! Hmm .. maybe the girls have some ?? ]

Hoping not to stir the boy still sleeping in bed, Relena crept out of the room for reinforcements.

" Mine just finished … maybe you can try the others ? "

" No, I didn't bring any .. "

" Do you use tampons ? You don't ? Then I can't offer you any. "

[ What luck !! All the girls didn't bring any sanitary napkins !! What am I going to do ? ]

As Relena pondered for alternatives while walking back to her room again, she felt a little guilty when Heero strode out of the door, apparently ready to go searching for her again.

" Where did you go ? "

" Err … I went to ask the girls for help. "

Heero continued peering at her, obviously expecting an explanation.

[ What do I say !? ]

" Well … I … I forgot to bring something very important … "

" What is it ? "

[ This is going to be dreary ]

" Err … erm … well … girl stuffs. "

Heero narrowed his eyes, not liking the idea of Relena being so secretive.

" Meaning ? "

[ Heero !!! ]

" Nothing … well … nothing that guys should know … "

Relena quickly retreated into the room, hoping that Heero would dismiss the matter.

" Are you hiding something ? "

[ Well, apparently not ]

" No .. "

Relena winced a little, the slight soreness of her lower abdomen was making her uncomfortable. Heero caught the change of expression on her face but refused to show his concern.

" Well .. anyway .. I'm going downtown. "

" Why ? "

" I need to buy some stuffs. They're urgent. "

Relena added as she saw the suspicious look on Heero's face deepen.

" Get someone else to buy them for you. "

" I can't ! … They … they're personal … "

" Personal ? "

Relena decided to ignore Heero and was starting to don her cloak. As she placed her wallet into the pocket, Heero tentatively launched into action by grabbing HIS cloak as well. Relena looked in horror at Heero's actions.

" Heero ? "

" I'm going with you. "

" But … "

By now, Heero was already dressed. Relena's mind racked quickly for reasons to shake him off.

" Erm … well … have you brushed your teeth ?!! You just woke up .. err .. you could be hungry .. and .. "

" I did that ages ago. "

Heero opened the door and waited for Relena to move.

[ Sigh … why am I caught in such an awkward situation again ? ]

Hilde caught sight of the pair walking out of The Imperial and smiled. It was such an unintentional plan within a plan.

" Duo, they're finally out on a true date ! "

" Date ? I wouldn't really call THAT a date ! But it'll have to do, for ice-cold Yuy's sake … "

Duo smiled widely as he could imagine the perfect soldier's face when Relena picked up the items she wanted.

[ Damn ! I wish I'm there too !! ]

" Really ? They're out ?? Together ??! "

Noin chattered excitedly as Sally called her on her cellphone. Zechs looked curiously at her from behind, as he was carrying their luggage together.

" Oh wow ! That's a great improvement ! "

[ Who is she talking about ? ]

Zechs wondered as he continued observing Noin's excited and animated movements. She was walking straight into a major supermarket, indicating that she needed a drink. Zechs followed her in reluctantly, knowing that he had to be there to stop her before she became engrossed in shopping again and would most likely take up another 2 hours or so.

" We had thought it was so impossible for him to share a room with her, wasn't it ?! It's going so well now ! "

[ Share a ROOM ? Who ?! ]

" Yeah, I'm amazed as well. He's always so cold and quiet. "

[ Cold and quiet ? ]

" So Relena survived it through huh ? "

[ RELENA ??!! ]

It then clicked. Everything. Zechs dropped the luggage with a loud bang.

Relena walked as quickly as she could, after the chauffeur dropped them off. Heero was definitely a perfect bodyguard as well, never leaving her side by a few inches. The cold gust of wind greeted her as she stepped into the big supermarket. She picked up a shopping basket and looked up at the category boards hanging from the huge supermarket's ceiling.

[ Aha ! Personal toiletries ]

Quickly zipping through the moderate crowd, she realised Heero was STILL behind her.

[ This is going to be tricky ]

" Heero … could you go shop somewhere else ? I'll be ok in a jiffy. "

" What are you up to ? "

" NOTHING ! "

Heero continued staring at her, his look was enough to let Relena know that there was no space for negotiations. She huffed loudly and walked briskly towards her destination.

[ Fine !! Let him follow me !! I don't care anymore ]

However, after 2 attempts, Relena still could not find where the pads were placed. Utterly confused, she decided to approach a salesgirl.

" Erm .. excuse me .. "

" Yes ? May I help you ? "

Heero chose to stay close. Too close for comfort. Relena couldn't continue her query with ease and she started to panic.

" Well .. err .. "

Relena kept throwing angry glances at Heero, who STILL refused to budge.

" Erm .. err .. I'm trying to find the .. err .. it's very personal .. but I need it right away .. "

The salesgirl noticed that Relena was frantically trying to make Heero MOVE AWAY. After some stumblings, the salesgirl suddenly seemed to light up as she snapped her fingers together.

" Ahhh .. I know what you want .. let me get a sample for you .. "

The salesgirl disappeared into a corner before Relena could say anything more.

" Why couldn't you just say what you wanted ? "

" I can't !! … "

[ Not with YOU around !! ]

Just then, Noin and Zechs appeared in front of them, bickering furiously.

" … … … "

The pair stopped their quarrel as Heero and Relena were staring right back at them.

" YOU JERK !!!! "

Zechs pounced onto Heero with lightning moves but Heero was faster. He started dodging blows, much to Relena's surprise. Noin groaned aloud, knowing that he couldn't be stopped. Heero was curiously not fighting back and this went on for a while …

" ONII-SAN !!! "

Relena shouted angrily, seeing that her brother was not about to stop anytime soon. Zechs paused to stare at his sister, who was fuming red. Things had not gone well for her since the day started and the least thing she wanted was her brother beating … or attempting to beat Heero's guts up.

" Relena ! Tell me what this jerk did to you !! "

" Eh ? "

Both Heero and Relena's faces were a picture of pure blankness. Noin groaned again, knowing that this would take FOREVER to clear up the misunderstanding. Not only that, it would unravel the entire plan going on behind their backs.

" Miss ?? "

" Eh ? "

Relena turned her attention to the salesgirl who had returned.

" Is this what you were asking for ? "

" Wh .. ?! "

Relena's face turned pale when a pregnancy kit box was offered to her. Noin gasped in genuine surprise while Zechs was now staring speechlessly at the wretched box. Relena could feel her brother's eyes burning the kit alight. She gulped and turned around to pacify the situation.

Too late.

" WHAT DID YOU DO TO MY SISTER ?!!! "

Zechs started to move with increased fervor while Heero moved away, albeit slightly more slowly. It was obvious that he was affected by what had happened.

[ Relena wants to know if she's pregnant ?! ]

Heero kept focusing on Relena, who was closing her eyes in embarrassment and shaking her head at the salesgirl. They talked for a while before the salesgirl disappeared again. Relena turned around to stop the fight and was immediately stunned when she locked eyes with Heero.

[ Jealousy ]

Relena was always almost accurate in analysing expressions and honestly, she was speechless. This was the ONE trait that she did not know Heero possessed. A warm feeling engulfed her heart and she was suddenly confused.

[ I'm … feeling happy ? ]

Noin was still rooted to the spot, obviously not knowing it was a misunderstanding. In her mind, all that was clear to her was that Heero had made Relena pregnant. Her hands sub-consciously reached for her cellphone.

Author's Ramblings :

How's this for a chapter ? . v

Easter holidays have arrived !! Yay !! No more stupid lectures and irky tutors to deal with.

Always remember to READ + REVIEW !!

18th March 2002