Disclaimer: I don't own Gundam or Borrowed Hearts.

Note: This story will deviate from the plotline of the movie a lot because in the movie there is an ex husband and the kid is supposed to get the mom and ex husband back together with the help of an angel. In my story there is no ex husband and Evan is trying to get his mom and Heero together with an angel's help.

'thoughts' "speaking"

Chapter Five

Evan sat at the bottom of the stairs, feeling downright sad. Mr. Winner had left so that meant he and his mom were leaving, too. However, Evan knew that they couldn't leave. He didn't see an angel, and he hasn't gotten a dad yet. So he sat there with a miserable expression when Heero walked in with Relena.

"Can you take my bags to my car, Hawthorne? Thank you," Relena said. Hawthorne nodded and carried her bags to the door. She turned to Heero who was standing next to her. "Well, it's over."

"Yeah," Heero replied dryly.

Relena took off the ring and handed it to Heero. "So how did it feel to be a family man?" she asked.

"Absolutely terrifying," he answered, taking the ring. However, his mind thought, 'But it wasn't so bad, was it. You kind of liked it. Admit it.' Heero sighed silently. He did like it.

Relena was surprised when she thought she saw amusement flicker in his eyes. This was the second time she thought that. Was she starting to see things?

"Mommy, we can't leave yet," complained Evan. He tugged on her sleeve. "We just can't." Relena crouched down and explained that it was time to go home. Evan pouted and stomped upstairs to get his coat.

Relena started to turn away when suddenly the front door opened, and Duo walked back in with Quatre Winner. Heero's eyes widened and quickly and discreetly thrust the ring back into Relena's hands. She turned her hands away and slid the ring back on without anyone noticing.

"Heero, Quatre decided to stay until the negotiations are completed," Duo explained as they walked up to Relena and Heero. He looked pointedly at Heero who had to stop himself from glaring at Duo.

"It will mean that I will have to stay until Christmas. I don't want to impose," Quatre declared with a sheepish grin.

Heero shook his head, smiling a smile he hoped didn't look like it was forced. "You're welcome to spend the holidays with us. Now if you could excuse us, my wife and I need to talk to the cook."

As Relena and Heero started to walk away, Quatre spoke up. "Mrs. Yuy, I noticed your luggage." He gestured at the bags with Hawthorne. "Are you going somewhere?"

"Oh, no, that's...uh...for charity," explained Relena quickly. "Could you take care of that, Hawthorne?"

"Yes..." Hawthorne said, looking rather confused.

Inside the kitchen, Heero pulled Relena aside and made sure the servants weren't listening.

"Our deal was for two days," Relena reminded him.

Heero ran his hand through his hair in frustration. He didn't want to continue this charade anymore than she did, but he had to despite the risk of Quatre finding out Relena and Evan weren't his wife and son. Besides, he didn't like the strange feeling he had whenever he was near her. If he didn't know better, he would have called it attraction, but unfortunately, he did. He was attracted to her, and damnit she was an employee, too. Again Heero sighed silently. He really didn't need this now. "I'll pay you. How's $5000?" he blurted out abruptly.

Relena thought about the house she wanted to buy and decided to risk it. "Ten."

"Ten?!" he shouted outraged. Then he glanced over his shoulder to see the servants looking at them avidly. They quickly ducked their heads down at his frown. He took a deep breath and said, "Ten? No way."

Relena shrugged and turned away. Heero pulled her back and suddenly smirked at her. If he had to be near her for the next few weeks, he was going to do this his way. Relena didn't know what to make of his sudden amusement, and this time she knew she wasn't seeing things.

"All right. Ten, but you have to stay until Winner leaves," Heero declared. 'Maybe by then I can get you out of my system.' He looked at her expectantly.

"Fine, but Mr. Yuy, I have to make sure I'll still have a job when this is over," Relena said.

"You'll be taken care of," assured Heero. "And call me Heero." Relena nodded and left the kitchen. Heero rubbed his forehead and groaned.

Upstairs, Evan saw Quatre's things being put back into his room and jumped for joy. "Do you see that, Ebony?" he asked the cat who was cleaning her paws. He crouched down and stroked her head. "Mr. Winner's staying." Ebony purred and rubbed against his hand. "Do you think he's an angel, Ebony?" She just purred again, and Evan smiled. He was going to find out.

***

The next day Heero was in his study, looking over legal documents when laughter interrupted his thoughts. He sighed and concentrated harder. The laughter sounded again. He dropped his pen and frowned. He walked out and looked over the railing. His eyes softened as he watched the scene below him.

The fire was blazing in the fireplace. Evan was playing Twister with Quatre who was smiling and laughing. He was leaning back on the couch. He had discarded his business suits and was wearing a sweater and slacks. Evan was poised in a ridiculous position as he waited for the next command. Relena was making popcorn over the fire and smiling at her son. Heero's eyes settled on her as he relaxed and leaned against the railing. Her hair looked like strands of gold against the flickering fire. Her eyes sparkled like sapphires. Her face glowed with the love she had for her son. Heero's gaze dropped to her lips, soft, pink, luscious, and entirely kissable. He straightened up so quickly that he felt his neck cracked.

'Whoa! Stop right there. She's an employee, remember? An employee. An employee. An employee.' Heero closed his eyes and repeated the thought over and over like a mantra. Still, he found himself opening his eyes and looking at her again. 'But a very, very beautiful employee.' He watched her laugh when Evan tried to position his body for his next turn and failed. He liked what he saw. A warm, comforting sight. His family. Heero closed his eyes again to clear that thought. They weren't his family, and he felt his heart tighten.

Quatre looked up at that moment and saw the anguished expression on Heero's face. His heart went out to him. It was sad to see a man like Heero alone in his life. Relena and Evan were exactly what he needed. 'I wonder if he knows it.'

"Heero, come down at join us," Quatre exclaimed all of a sudden.

Heero's eyes snapped open and looked back down at them. Evan repeated the statement. Heero stepped back and shook his head. "I don't think so. I'm not...uh...very good at games."

"It isn't about winning," Relena spoke up suddenly. She smiled up at him, and Heero swallowed hard. "It's about having fun."

"Yes. Life isn't all about work, Heero," Quatre added. Heero just shook his head again and walked away.

Evan sighed and looked at his mom. "Come on, Mommy. It's your turn."

Relena smiled and turned back to the popcorn. "No, thanks, honey."

"Why not? Afraid of having some fun?" Heero appeared out of nowhere and had on a small smile. His smile widened when Relena looked up in surprise. He rolled up his sleeves and waited.

Relena didn't exactly know what to make of this. She looked at Heero who was just standing there as if he was challenging her. This wasn't the Heero Yuy that she knew, the one who was cold and unfeeling. She smiled back. She liked this one better.

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"Right foot red," Evan said after the dial stopped spinning.

"What?!" Heero groaned. He was in a somewhat dangerous position. He would have to stretch his leg so it wouldn't hit Relena. She was in a more relaxed pose. "All right. Watch this." Heero slowly drew his leg back and slowly turned it to the red dots. Relena watched and turned her body slightly so he could maneuver his leg. Heero successfully planted his foot on a red dot and smiled triumphantly. "There."

"Okay, Mommy, your turn," said Evan. He spun the dial again. "Right hand green."

Relena slowly moved her hand to the green dot and ended up very close to Heero. She couldn't help gazing into his eyes since their faces were so close that they almost touched.

"All right. Give me an easy one," Heero insisted after he dropped his eyes down from hers. Evan said it was left hand yellow. "No problem." He moved his hand to the yellow dot.

For Relena, it was right hand red. She tried to move her hand behind her, but she started to sway precariously. She tried to steady herself, but she ended up knocking Heero down. Evan started to laugh as well as Heero. Relena blushed since she landed on top of Heero's chest.

"I won," laughed Heero. He put his arm around Relena's waist to help her sit up. He noticed her blush even harder. Heero couldn't help but think how beautiful she looked when she blushed and how she didn't pull away when he touched her.

Relena knew she couldn't pull away with Quatre looking at them. She could feel her face burning up at Heero's touch. What was wrong with her? She rarely blushed. Relena noticed that he didn't release her probably because Quatre was looking. Before she knew it, Relena had leaned back against Heero. She felt his arm tighten around her. She turned her head up to look at him. She didn't realize it before, but he had beautiful eyes, dark Prussian blue ones, and now they were looking at her intensely.

"Did you have fun?" she asked softly.

Heero took in her gentle smile and felt his heart tighten again, but this time it was different. He nodded and replied just as softly. "Yeah."

Quatre was silent as he watched them. He had on a small mysterious smile. If the others were paying attention to them, they would notice how his eyes twinkle as he gazed at them. Evan was delighted as he watched his mom and Heero. It seemed to him that they had forgotten he and Quatre were there. He sneaked a glance at Quatre, and his eyes widened when he heard music again. The music was soft and melodious. Quatre suddenly turned and winked at Evan. Evan just stared back.