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The One I Love chapter 5 ~*Duos POV*~
"Quatre! He still isn't here!" I complained while looking at the entrance to the church. "Where the hell is he?"
Quatre sighed "I don't know Duo...I just don't know."
I sighed. 'We had already sent Trowa out to find him, and the ceremony is about to begin. It's not like Heero to be late for anything, let alone his own wedding.'
"Would everyone please take their seats, the ceremony is about to begin." I heard the priest say. I looked back to the door as I sat down. I sighed once again.
'I wouldn't even be here if Quatre hadn't talked me into it. It's just not worth the stress and the pain.' I smiled sadly as I looked around the room.
It was lavishly decorated, with a theme of white roses. Each dining table was perfectly decorated, not apiece of silverware out of place. There was a long, and I guessed highly expensive red carpet, going all the way down the isle, where there was an array of roses and angels decorating the podium.
'There's too much white' I thought as I looked over to where Relena was supposed to enter to see all the brides maids standing and waiting. I saw Hilde standing at the end of the line; she was leaning against the wall staring at the ground. I smiled sadly, I hated seeing her like that.
Just then the entrance doors opened. I looked back and saw Trowa walking in with Heero in tow. I smiled with a sigh of relief; I was starting to worry about him.
Trowa walked over to us, his face remaining impassive. "Where the hell was he?" I asked as he sat down next to Quatre. "He was asleep in the park." Replied Trowa calmly. I gave him a look of confusion. I just couldn't comprehend the perfect soldier falling asleep in the park.
Trowa just shrugged, dismissing the conversation. I sighed and leaned back in my seat and looked up toward the altar. Heero was standing there, his mask firmly in place, and WuFei was at his side.
I stared at Heero, taking in his appearance. He was quite handsome. His hair was messy as usual, and he was wearing a plane black Tuxedo with a small red carnation in the pocket.
For a moment, I wished that he was waiting up there for me instead of Relena.
I looked over to WuFei, who didn't look too happy to be up there. He was wearing a formal white Chinese outfit. He was rather handsome up there; he could almost rival Heero. I smiled slightly as I looked at them. 'Heero seems out of place up there, the only one wearing black, when he is surrounded by white.'
"I really owe WuFei for this." I said to no one in particular. Quatre looked quizzically at me. "Why is that?" he asked in his normal soft voice.
I smiled. "Because he asked Heero to let him be his best man before Heero could ask me to do it." I said sadly.
"You didn't want to do it?"
"It's not that I didn't want to do it, its just that if he did ask me, I'd have to stay for the ceremony." I said quietly.
"But, Duo..." Quatre started.
"If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have even come." I said cutting Quatre off. He stared at me, a sad look on his face.
"I'm sorry Q-man, it would hurt to much to watch it." I said in a quiet voice. He smiled at me, giving me a small hug.
I looked up at Heero to find him staring at me. Our eyes locked, and for an instant, time seemed to stop. Both of us just staring at each other, not daring to look away.
I smiled at him apologetically before standing up. "I see ya later Q-man, Trowa." I said as I turned to leave.
I could feel everyone's eyes on me as I silently left the church.
Not once did I look back.
~*Heeros POV*~
I watched silently as he walked out of the church, never once letting my mask fall.
I looked silently at the ground, willing my heart not to shatter. It hurt watching him walk away, even though I couldn't blame him. I didn't want to be here either.
Just then the music started, and I watched as the brides maids walked down the isle. I looked at Hilde who was at the end of the line.
Our gazes locked. She smiled sadly then gave me a look that clearly said 'you hurt her, and I'll personally come and kill you.' I just nodded which seemed to satisfy her and she looked down at the ground.
I truly did not wish to hurt either of them, but I had made a promise...
Right after the flower girl finished walking down the isle, Relena came out. She was indeed beautiful, dressed in a white sleeveless wedding gown that fastened behind the neck and dragged behind her as she walked. Her hair was up in a bun and it had jewels and flowers randomly scattered throughout it. She wore a pair of silk gloves and a vale that covered her face. Her blue eyes were a beautiful contrast to the white of her dress. It was quite a simple outfit, but it somehow fit her.
I found it quite amusing that no matter how beautiful she looked, she was nothing compared to Duo. I sighed as I looked at her. I was surprised to find that she wasn't looking at me, but staring intensely to the right of me.
I looked over and saw Hilde staring back at her with equal intensity. I looked back at Relena, I saw a deep sadness in her eyes, that I have failed to notice before, it was the same sadness that was in Hildes eyes.
I thought for a moment, and then in donned on me. Relena loved Hilde, just as Hilde loved Relena. I realized that going through with this wedding would hurt more people that it would do any good. I looked at Quatre and Trowa, then to WuFei.
I almost smiled as I mentally made my decision. I felt a huge weight being lifted off my shoulders. I watched as Relena slowly walked toward me.
She smiled as she reached me and to her surprise I smiled back. She looked at me quizzically as we turned to face the priest.
"Do you Relena Peacecraft, take Heero Yuy to be your lawfully wedded husband. To cherish and to hold, in sickness and in health, till death do you part?"
"I do." She said quietly, refusing to look at Hilde. The priest nodded and turned to look at me.
"Do you Heero Yuy, take Relena Peacecraft to be your lawfully wedded wife. To cherish and to hold, in sickness and in health, till death do you part?"
I looked silently to Relena and smiled. "No, I do not." I said calmly. I heard numerous gasps as I looked at Relena; she looked relieved and surprised at the same time.
"I'm sorry Relena, but I am in love with someone else" I said as I held her hands in mine. "And I believe, you are as well."
She smiled at me as I lifted up her vale and gave her a light kiss on the forehead.
I then smirked slightly and leaned close to her ear "Go to the one you love, I'm sure she'll be waiting for you." I whispered. Her eyes widened in surprise, before regaining her normal composure.
I turned around and silently exited the church, Quatre, Trowa, and WuFei in tow.
The four of us silently walked out to the car, Quatre had a big grin on his face, while Trowa and WuFei seemed to remain unfazed.
"I actually thought you were going to go through with it!" I heard Quatre say as we reached the car.
Deciding to ignore him, I silently got into the passenger's side. Trowa sat in back with Quatre and WuFei was driving.
We drove in silence until Quatre decided to break it. "Duo left, he didn't want to stay and watch." He said quietly.
I nodded my head; he took it as a sign to continue. "I don't know where he is, I hope he is OK."
"Don't worry, the braided baka is probably eating all our food, or sitting somewhere being depressed." Said WuFei calmly. I snorted as Quatre giggled.
"I certainly hope you two can patch things up Heero." Said Quatre as he leaned on Trowas shoulder.
"I'm certainly going to try." I replied as we continued on our way home.
~*Relenas POV*~
'I can't hide my feelings any more.' I thought as I changed out of my wedding dress.
I decided to put on a casual pink shirt with a matching purple skirt. I walked over to the mirror and looked myself over. My hair was still up, I hadn't bothered to take it down, and I still had all my makeup on. I sighed as I got up.
'Well, its now or never' I thought as I walked to the door.
Just when I was about to leave, there was a knock at the door. I took a deep breath and opened it to find Hilde staring shyly at me. I smiled brightly at her as I stepped aside to let her in.
"I'm sorry about the wedding." She said quietly. "I'm sure when Heero thinks about what he did, he will realize he made a mistake and come back."
I smiled fondly at her.
"Do you honestly think that Heero is going to reconsider, when he's probably confessing his love to Duo as we speak?" I asked amusement in my voice.
"Well...you never know." She said smiling happily at me. I smiled back as we fell into a comfortable silence.
"What did Heero say to you before he left?" she asked me as I started to take down my hair.
I smiled a small blush on my cheeks. I took a deep breath.
'Here goes nothing'
"He said go to the one you love, she'll be waiting for you." I replied watching her reaction through the mirror.
"S...she?" I hear her ask quietly, as she looked at the ground.
I turned to look at her, trying to remain calm.
"I was too obsessed with what was right, and what was wrong. I wanted to be right, and marry a prince, but my feelings told me otherwise." I said quietly as she continued to study the floor.
"I was so upset about not thinking like is should, that I stuffed my feelings deep down inside me, and convinced myself that I was in love with Heero. I told myself over and over that I was the princess, and Heero was my prince."
I walked quietly over to Hilde and lifted her chin so she could look into my eyes. I looked at her for a second then continued.
"But, what I realize now, is that I don't love Heero, that he is not my prince. What I realize now is that I...I love you Hilde, and nobody else." Her eyes widened in surprise as she stared at me. I smiled sadly at her.
"I tried to hide it for so long, I thought I was doing what was right, but I was only hurting the one I love. I'm so sorry Hilde, can you ever forgive me?"
Tears brimmed in her eyes as she looked at me, taking in what I said. One by one the tears streamed down her beautiful face. I gently wiped them away, wishing she wouldn't cry.
She shyly brought her hand up to touch my face, seemingly testing if I was telling the truth.
When I didn't flinch away she smiled at me, a true smile. My heart melted at the sight. I gently cupped her face, bring her lips to mine, in a soft kiss.
When we broke away Hilde smiled at me, more tears falling down her face. She then wrapped her arms around me in a loving embrace. I wrapped my arms around her, bringing her closer to me as I gently stroked her hair.
"I love you too," she said as tears of happiness continued to fall down her face, soaking my shirt.
I smiled and held her close, wishing for this moment to never end.
~*Heeros POV*~
The first place I looked when we got home was the kitchen, and to my dismay he was not there.
I quietly looked in the living room, hoping to find him there watching TV or eating all or snacks. When he wasn't there I headed up to our room, bounding up the stars two by two.
I stopped in front of the door and took a deep breath, gathering my thoughts. I quietly opened the door and looked inside. There on my bed was a sleeping Duo.
I smiled fondly as I walked up to him and sat down at the edge of the bed. I looked down at his face to see that his cheeks were damp and puffy, like he had been crying.
I gently brushed his bangs out of his face and placed a small kiss on his forehead.
"I'm so sorry Duo, I've caused you so much pain." I said quietly as I caressed the side of his face. He unconsciously leaned into the touch, letting out a sigh of content.
I smiled, he was so cute when he was sleeping." I sighed slightly as I got up and headed toward the door, deciding to let him sleep.
"Heero?" I heard a quiet voice ask. I turned around to find Duo looking sleepily at me.
"What the hell are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be with Relena?" he asked as he sat up in the bed. I silently walked over and sat on the edge of the bed.
He watched my movements carefully; a quizzical look on his heart shaped face.
"Why did you leave the wedding Duo?" I replied, ignoring his question.
"I...uh...I had something to do." He said, surprised at my question.
I smirked. "Wrong answer, try again." I said watching him blink in surprise. He then frowned slightly.
" I don't know, I just left, and speaking of the wedding, why aren't you with Relena? Did she get tired of you and dump you already?" he asked with a grin on his face.
"She didn't dump me." I said in a matter of facility voice.
Duo frowned even more. "Then why aren't you with her?"
I smiled at him, which seemed to baffle him even more. "I thought about what you said to me before, about how I didn't really love Relena."
"And?" said Duo growing impatient.
"And I decided to be with the one I love." I said staring deeply into his confused violet eyes.
"Well, you already married her, so you can't just walk away." He said copying my matter of facility voice.
"I didn't marry her." I replied as if it were nothing important.
"What! Why?" he asked, his confusion reaching its peak. I sighed.
"I already told you, I wanted to be with the one I loved." I said watching his reaction amusedly.
He sighed. "Well, OK, that still doesn't explain why you are here." He paused, apparently thinking about something. "And why are you telling me this? You never tell me anything!" he said as he crossed his arms waiting for my reply.
I smiled softly at him, then abruptly looked at the ground. "I'm so sorry Duo." I said in a quiet voice.
"Eh? Sorry for what? What are you talking about?" Said Duo seemingly quite annoyed that I still hadn't answered his questions.
"For being so blind, for not realizing your feelings for me." I said as I looked back up at him.
He opened his mouth then shut it, trying to say something. I interrupted him before he could utter a word.
"Tell me Duo, when you were describing the one you loved...where you describing me?" I asked him, staring into his eyes intently. At a loss to form the right words, he simply nodded. I looked back down at the ground before continuing.
"I tried for so long to push my feelings deep down inside of me, I couldn't let the 'perfect soldier' care for anyone or anything." I said quietly, studying the carpet.
"Heero I don't understand, why are you telling me all this?" asked Duo, desperate to find the answers to his questions.
I slowly reached up and touched the side of his face, gently caressing his cheek. His eyes widened with my action, but said nothing.
"Let me tell you about the one I love." I said softly, still caressing his cheek. Enjoying the feel of his soft skin against my hand.
"The one I love has the most beautiful violet eyes that I have ever seen, I would willingly drown in their beauty. This person has a gorgeous lean, but muscular body that I'd do anything to touch. With long beautiful chestnut hair, I'd say this person is the most beautiful thing in the world."
I watched as his eyes widened as he listened to me repeat the exact same thing he said to me, only this time I was describing him. I slowly moved forward, until our faces were only inches apart.
"I love this person with all my heart and soul, I would give my life for him in a heartbeat. I couldn't imagine my life without him, and I don't want to live without him."
I paused for a minute to look into his beautiful violet orbs, which were now brimming with tears.
"I love you Duo Maxwell," I said as I brought his lips to meet my own, in a soft, but passionate kiss.
I closed my eyes, relishing in the feel of his lips against mine, almost whimpering when we slowly broke apart. I wiped away the stray tears that had traveled down his cheek.
He stared at me for a minute; taking in what happened then smiled softly.
I smiled as he took his hand and bushed my hair out of my face, and moving down to caress my cheek.
"I love you too Heero Yuy." He said softly as our lips met once more.
~*~
Well that's it! It's done! ^_^ I apologize for any OOC, and for any mistakes I made. Again thank you all for your lovely reviews! Please tell me what you think.
Hello minna! Here is the last Chapter of The One I Love! Thank you so much for all of your reviews! And to those of you who didn't review, thank you for reading! I love you all!
Thank You:
Chibidark angel: ^_^ I'm so glad you like my story! I hope you like the ending just as much! ^_~*
Tenshi-Usa: lol! You are so funny! Don't worry, everything will be resolved in this chapter. ^_^
White Destiny: I'm glad you got voted as most funniest person, even though you didn't win. ^_^ I've never been voted best for anything. -_-' but that's OK! ^_^ I hope you like the ending.
Melancholy-Girl: Thank you so much for the compliments! I hope you enjoy the ending. ^_^
Aftertaste of a Razorblade: Thank you so much! I'm very glad someone who writes as well as you likes my story! I hope you enjoy the rest of it as well. ^_^
Me: I'm sorry I didn't put you in the thank you's last chapter, but I got your review too late. Thank you for complementing on my writing it really helps me continue to write.
I apologize to anyone who I missed in the thank yous! I just wanted to post this and get it over with. ^_^ anyways, enough of me talking, on with the fic!
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The One I Love chapter 5 ~*Duos POV*~
"Quatre! He still isn't here!" I complained while looking at the entrance to the church. "Where the hell is he?"
Quatre sighed "I don't know Duo...I just don't know."
I sighed. 'We had already sent Trowa out to find him, and the ceremony is about to begin. It's not like Heero to be late for anything, let alone his own wedding.'
"Would everyone please take their seats, the ceremony is about to begin." I heard the priest say. I looked back to the door as I sat down. I sighed once again.
'I wouldn't even be here if Quatre hadn't talked me into it. It's just not worth the stress and the pain.' I smiled sadly as I looked around the room.
It was lavishly decorated, with a theme of white roses. Each dining table was perfectly decorated, not apiece of silverware out of place. There was a long, and I guessed highly expensive red carpet, going all the way down the isle, where there was an array of roses and angels decorating the podium.
'There's too much white' I thought as I looked over to where Relena was supposed to enter to see all the brides maids standing and waiting. I saw Hilde standing at the end of the line; she was leaning against the wall staring at the ground. I smiled sadly, I hated seeing her like that.
Just then the entrance doors opened. I looked back and saw Trowa walking in with Heero in tow. I smiled with a sigh of relief; I was starting to worry about him.
Trowa walked over to us, his face remaining impassive. "Where the hell was he?" I asked as he sat down next to Quatre. "He was asleep in the park." Replied Trowa calmly. I gave him a look of confusion. I just couldn't comprehend the perfect soldier falling asleep in the park.
Trowa just shrugged, dismissing the conversation. I sighed and leaned back in my seat and looked up toward the altar. Heero was standing there, his mask firmly in place, and WuFei was at his side.
I stared at Heero, taking in his appearance. He was quite handsome. His hair was messy as usual, and he was wearing a plane black Tuxedo with a small red carnation in the pocket.
For a moment, I wished that he was waiting up there for me instead of Relena.
I looked over to WuFei, who didn't look too happy to be up there. He was wearing a formal white Chinese outfit. He was rather handsome up there; he could almost rival Heero. I smiled slightly as I looked at them. 'Heero seems out of place up there, the only one wearing black, when he is surrounded by white.'
"I really owe WuFei for this." I said to no one in particular. Quatre looked quizzically at me. "Why is that?" he asked in his normal soft voice.
I smiled. "Because he asked Heero to let him be his best man before Heero could ask me to do it." I said sadly.
"You didn't want to do it?"
"It's not that I didn't want to do it, its just that if he did ask me, I'd have to stay for the ceremony." I said quietly.
"But, Duo..." Quatre started.
"If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have even come." I said cutting Quatre off. He stared at me, a sad look on his face.
"I'm sorry Q-man, it would hurt to much to watch it." I said in a quiet voice. He smiled at me, giving me a small hug.
I looked up at Heero to find him staring at me. Our eyes locked, and for an instant, time seemed to stop. Both of us just staring at each other, not daring to look away.
I smiled at him apologetically before standing up. "I see ya later Q-man, Trowa." I said as I turned to leave.
I could feel everyone's eyes on me as I silently left the church.
Not once did I look back.
~*Heeros POV*~
I watched silently as he walked out of the church, never once letting my mask fall.
I looked silently at the ground, willing my heart not to shatter. It hurt watching him walk away, even though I couldn't blame him. I didn't want to be here either.
Just then the music started, and I watched as the brides maids walked down the isle. I looked at Hilde who was at the end of the line.
Our gazes locked. She smiled sadly then gave me a look that clearly said 'you hurt her, and I'll personally come and kill you.' I just nodded which seemed to satisfy her and she looked down at the ground.
I truly did not wish to hurt either of them, but I had made a promise...
Right after the flower girl finished walking down the isle, Relena came out. She was indeed beautiful, dressed in a white sleeveless wedding gown that fastened behind the neck and dragged behind her as she walked. Her hair was up in a bun and it had jewels and flowers randomly scattered throughout it. She wore a pair of silk gloves and a vale that covered her face. Her blue eyes were a beautiful contrast to the white of her dress. It was quite a simple outfit, but it somehow fit her.
I found it quite amusing that no matter how beautiful she looked, she was nothing compared to Duo. I sighed as I looked at her. I was surprised to find that she wasn't looking at me, but staring intensely to the right of me.
I looked over and saw Hilde staring back at her with equal intensity. I looked back at Relena, I saw a deep sadness in her eyes, that I have failed to notice before, it was the same sadness that was in Hildes eyes.
I thought for a moment, and then in donned on me. Relena loved Hilde, just as Hilde loved Relena. I realized that going through with this wedding would hurt more people that it would do any good. I looked at Quatre and Trowa, then to WuFei.
I almost smiled as I mentally made my decision. I felt a huge weight being lifted off my shoulders. I watched as Relena slowly walked toward me.
She smiled as she reached me and to her surprise I smiled back. She looked at me quizzically as we turned to face the priest.
"Do you Relena Peacecraft, take Heero Yuy to be your lawfully wedded husband. To cherish and to hold, in sickness and in health, till death do you part?"
"I do." She said quietly, refusing to look at Hilde. The priest nodded and turned to look at me.
"Do you Heero Yuy, take Relena Peacecraft to be your lawfully wedded wife. To cherish and to hold, in sickness and in health, till death do you part?"
I looked silently to Relena and smiled. "No, I do not." I said calmly. I heard numerous gasps as I looked at Relena; she looked relieved and surprised at the same time.
"I'm sorry Relena, but I am in love with someone else" I said as I held her hands in mine. "And I believe, you are as well."
She smiled at me as I lifted up her vale and gave her a light kiss on the forehead.
I then smirked slightly and leaned close to her ear "Go to the one you love, I'm sure she'll be waiting for you." I whispered. Her eyes widened in surprise, before regaining her normal composure.
I turned around and silently exited the church, Quatre, Trowa, and WuFei in tow.
The four of us silently walked out to the car, Quatre had a big grin on his face, while Trowa and WuFei seemed to remain unfazed.
"I actually thought you were going to go through with it!" I heard Quatre say as we reached the car.
Deciding to ignore him, I silently got into the passenger's side. Trowa sat in back with Quatre and WuFei was driving.
We drove in silence until Quatre decided to break it. "Duo left, he didn't want to stay and watch." He said quietly.
I nodded my head; he took it as a sign to continue. "I don't know where he is, I hope he is OK."
"Don't worry, the braided baka is probably eating all our food, or sitting somewhere being depressed." Said WuFei calmly. I snorted as Quatre giggled.
"I certainly hope you two can patch things up Heero." Said Quatre as he leaned on Trowas shoulder.
"I'm certainly going to try." I replied as we continued on our way home.
~*Relenas POV*~
'I can't hide my feelings any more.' I thought as I changed out of my wedding dress.
I decided to put on a casual pink shirt with a matching purple skirt. I walked over to the mirror and looked myself over. My hair was still up, I hadn't bothered to take it down, and I still had all my makeup on. I sighed as I got up.
'Well, its now or never' I thought as I walked to the door.
Just when I was about to leave, there was a knock at the door. I took a deep breath and opened it to find Hilde staring shyly at me. I smiled brightly at her as I stepped aside to let her in.
"I'm sorry about the wedding." She said quietly. "I'm sure when Heero thinks about what he did, he will realize he made a mistake and come back."
I smiled fondly at her.
"Do you honestly think that Heero is going to reconsider, when he's probably confessing his love to Duo as we speak?" I asked amusement in my voice.
"Well...you never know." She said smiling happily at me. I smiled back as we fell into a comfortable silence.
"What did Heero say to you before he left?" she asked me as I started to take down my hair.
I smiled a small blush on my cheeks. I took a deep breath.
'Here goes nothing'
"He said go to the one you love, she'll be waiting for you." I replied watching her reaction through the mirror.
"S...she?" I hear her ask quietly, as she looked at the ground.
I turned to look at her, trying to remain calm.
"I was too obsessed with what was right, and what was wrong. I wanted to be right, and marry a prince, but my feelings told me otherwise." I said quietly as she continued to study the floor.
"I was so upset about not thinking like is should, that I stuffed my feelings deep down inside me, and convinced myself that I was in love with Heero. I told myself over and over that I was the princess, and Heero was my prince."
I walked quietly over to Hilde and lifted her chin so she could look into my eyes. I looked at her for a second then continued.
"But, what I realize now, is that I don't love Heero, that he is not my prince. What I realize now is that I...I love you Hilde, and nobody else." Her eyes widened in surprise as she stared at me. I smiled sadly at her.
"I tried to hide it for so long, I thought I was doing what was right, but I was only hurting the one I love. I'm so sorry Hilde, can you ever forgive me?"
Tears brimmed in her eyes as she looked at me, taking in what I said. One by one the tears streamed down her beautiful face. I gently wiped them away, wishing she wouldn't cry.
She shyly brought her hand up to touch my face, seemingly testing if I was telling the truth.
When I didn't flinch away she smiled at me, a true smile. My heart melted at the sight. I gently cupped her face, bring her lips to mine, in a soft kiss.
When we broke away Hilde smiled at me, more tears falling down her face. She then wrapped her arms around me in a loving embrace. I wrapped my arms around her, bringing her closer to me as I gently stroked her hair.
"I love you too," she said as tears of happiness continued to fall down her face, soaking my shirt.
I smiled and held her close, wishing for this moment to never end.
~*Heeros POV*~
The first place I looked when we got home was the kitchen, and to my dismay he was not there.
I quietly looked in the living room, hoping to find him there watching TV or eating all or snacks. When he wasn't there I headed up to our room, bounding up the stars two by two.
I stopped in front of the door and took a deep breath, gathering my thoughts. I quietly opened the door and looked inside. There on my bed was a sleeping Duo.
I smiled fondly as I walked up to him and sat down at the edge of the bed. I looked down at his face to see that his cheeks were damp and puffy, like he had been crying.
I gently brushed his bangs out of his face and placed a small kiss on his forehead.
"I'm so sorry Duo, I've caused you so much pain." I said quietly as I caressed the side of his face. He unconsciously leaned into the touch, letting out a sigh of content.
I smiled, he was so cute when he was sleeping." I sighed slightly as I got up and headed toward the door, deciding to let him sleep.
"Heero?" I heard a quiet voice ask. I turned around to find Duo looking sleepily at me.
"What the hell are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be with Relena?" he asked as he sat up in the bed. I silently walked over and sat on the edge of the bed.
He watched my movements carefully; a quizzical look on his heart shaped face.
"Why did you leave the wedding Duo?" I replied, ignoring his question.
"I...uh...I had something to do." He said, surprised at my question.
I smirked. "Wrong answer, try again." I said watching him blink in surprise. He then frowned slightly.
" I don't know, I just left, and speaking of the wedding, why aren't you with Relena? Did she get tired of you and dump you already?" he asked with a grin on his face.
"She didn't dump me." I said in a matter of facility voice.
Duo frowned even more. "Then why aren't you with her?"
I smiled at him, which seemed to baffle him even more. "I thought about what you said to me before, about how I didn't really love Relena."
"And?" said Duo growing impatient.
"And I decided to be with the one I love." I said staring deeply into his confused violet eyes.
"Well, you already married her, so you can't just walk away." He said copying my matter of facility voice.
"I didn't marry her." I replied as if it were nothing important.
"What! Why?" he asked, his confusion reaching its peak. I sighed.
"I already told you, I wanted to be with the one I loved." I said watching his reaction amusedly.
He sighed. "Well, OK, that still doesn't explain why you are here." He paused, apparently thinking about something. "And why are you telling me this? You never tell me anything!" he said as he crossed his arms waiting for my reply.
I smiled softly at him, then abruptly looked at the ground. "I'm so sorry Duo." I said in a quiet voice.
"Eh? Sorry for what? What are you talking about?" Said Duo seemingly quite annoyed that I still hadn't answered his questions.
"For being so blind, for not realizing your feelings for me." I said as I looked back up at him.
He opened his mouth then shut it, trying to say something. I interrupted him before he could utter a word.
"Tell me Duo, when you were describing the one you loved...where you describing me?" I asked him, staring into his eyes intently. At a loss to form the right words, he simply nodded. I looked back down at the ground before continuing.
"I tried for so long to push my feelings deep down inside of me, I couldn't let the 'perfect soldier' care for anyone or anything." I said quietly, studying the carpet.
"Heero I don't understand, why are you telling me all this?" asked Duo, desperate to find the answers to his questions.
I slowly reached up and touched the side of his face, gently caressing his cheek. His eyes widened with my action, but said nothing.
"Let me tell you about the one I love." I said softly, still caressing his cheek. Enjoying the feel of his soft skin against my hand.
"The one I love has the most beautiful violet eyes that I have ever seen, I would willingly drown in their beauty. This person has a gorgeous lean, but muscular body that I'd do anything to touch. With long beautiful chestnut hair, I'd say this person is the most beautiful thing in the world."
I watched as his eyes widened as he listened to me repeat the exact same thing he said to me, only this time I was describing him. I slowly moved forward, until our faces were only inches apart.
"I love this person with all my heart and soul, I would give my life for him in a heartbeat. I couldn't imagine my life without him, and I don't want to live without him."
I paused for a minute to look into his beautiful violet orbs, which were now brimming with tears.
"I love you Duo Maxwell," I said as I brought his lips to meet my own, in a soft, but passionate kiss.
I closed my eyes, relishing in the feel of his lips against mine, almost whimpering when we slowly broke apart. I wiped away the stray tears that had traveled down his cheek.
He stared at me for a minute; taking in what happened then smiled softly.
I smiled as he took his hand and bushed my hair out of my face, and moving down to caress my cheek.
"I love you too Heero Yuy." He said softly as our lips met once more.
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Well that's it! It's done! ^_^ I apologize for any OOC, and for any mistakes I made. Again thank you all for your lovely reviews! Please tell me what you think.
