Tari slowly opened her eyes and saw a form next to her. She stifled a gasp when she saw that it was Heero. A blush crept up to her cheeks and she tried to get out of the bed, but was not able to since his arm was wrapped tightly around her waist. Tari's heart raced, but it soon slowed as the warmth from Heero's body lulled her back to sleep.
Heero woke up to see Tari in his arms. She was snuggled against his chest with a soft blush on her cheeks. Heero felt his own cheeks get warm. He quickly and carefully got out of the bed and went to the bathroom. //Why was I in bed with her?// But he could not help but remember how beautifully innocent she looked. He could still feel the warmth from where she touched him. Heero shook his head and turned on the faucet.
The faucet could be heard turning off when Tari awoke once again. She looked around her. //Was it only a dream?// She couldn't help but feel disppointed. She sighed and got up. She stepped out of the room and walked over to the bathroom. Heero was just coming out. "Morning Heero," she greeted sleepily. She noticed a slight blush creeping onto his cheeks. //So it *wasn't* a dream!//
"Morning Tari," he responded... shyly? //Since when was Heero shy? What's going on here?// Heero hurried to the kitchen as Tari was left to ponder about him. She reappeared as he cooked breakfast.
"Something smells good in here. What ya cooking?" she asked him with a smile. She had on a childishly playful look.
"Pancakes. They're done."
"Alright!" She dug in as Heero laid the dish in front of her. She noticed that he didn't have any for his own. She stopped eating and frowned. "Why aren't you eating?"
"I'm not hungry." Her frown got deeper as concern filled her eyes.
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing." Tari raised an eyebrow in suspicion and glared lightly at him. Heero fidgeted under her hard gaze.
"If this is about Relena, stop worrying."
"..."
"So it *is* about her!"
"I don't want anything bad to happen to you. You've already had a hard time in life. You don't deserve anymore"
"And how would you know? I know you've been having hard times too. Everyone gets them. Some handle it well enough while others... don't. I can take care of myself you know."
"She can hire people to hurt you. I don't want you hurt."
"That's why you're teaching me, Heero-sama!"
"I don't know if it'll be enough."
"You're a Gundam pilot. Of course you'll know what to do. It'll be enough. Please, just trust me."
"I do."
"Good. And don't feel bad about anything. I have absolute trust in you."
"That trust may be dangerous."
"How so?"
"Enemies can use that trust to get rid of you. Feelings will get in the way and harm you and others. It'll cost lives," he said, the last part more to himself then Tari.
"Wait a minute. Where did the feelings come from? I thought we were talking about trust." Heero flushed as he realized what he had said. He turned away from Tari, hoping to discourage her of talking about that.
"Well?" Heero was at a lost of words. "Is there something you want to tell me Heero?" Heero sighed. //Better to face it know. I know better then to hide my feelings. If she rejects me, it won't matter. It'll be for the better if she does. After all, feelings causes death in battles. I can't afford her or anyone getting hurt because of me, but... What if she feels the same?//
"Heero?" He turned to meet her gaze. Tari was shocked when he stared into her eyes with his powerful colbat eyes. They held her gaze and she couldn't turn away.
"I have something to tell you."
"Go ahead. There isn't anything that's stopping you," Tari said, trying to gain her will back. She felt herself melt under his stare.
"I... I realized that... well, after I met you, I... I felt joy that, well, filled me up and... it was different from when I was with... well you know, and I didn't realize that I... not til now," he stuttered. Tari felt her heart racing at his words.
"Well, what I'm trying to say is... well I... oh hell with it. I love you Tari." His eyes were sad and filled with lost hope. Tari's eyes glazed over with tears and looked down. Heero's heart sank. //Here it comes. Rejection// He sighed and closed his eyes. //I should've known this was coming//
Then, he felt something crashing into him. He barely caught himself before he and the attacker fell to the ground. What he saw surprised him. Tari was hugging him tightly with tears streaming from her eyes. "Oh Heero," she said with emotion. She turned her gaze to his face, where he saw love in her eyes. His heart lept with joy. "I was afraid that you wouldn't like me." Heero looked at her in shock.
"Why wouldn't I like you?" he demanded. He wrapped his arms around her and pulled her closer to himself. She buried her face on his shoulder as he buried his own in her hair.
"I don't know," came her muffled voice. Heero sighed contently and nuzzled her neck. She pulled herself away from him and looked at him. "I guess it was because of my background and yours that made me think that. I was sure that you wanted rich girls that could take care of themselves. Not a girl like me." Her eyes were downcast. Heero hugged her so tightly that she thought he might never let go.
"Don't you dare to ever think that again," he growled.
"I won't as long as you're here with me," she whispered.
"Then I guess I can't leave you alone."
"Of course you can't. I'm just too perfect to leave behind," she joked with a big grin.
"Right you are."
"So what are we gonna do now sensei?"
"Well, first off, I don't want you calling me that." Tari put her hands up in surrender.
"Alright, alright."
"Second of all, Duo's holding a pool party. Conveniently at Quatre's house." Heero rolled his eyes.
"Hold on! Wait a minute! When you say pool party, you mean bikinis and swim suits right?" Heero nodded. "No way am I going! I was already seen in a dress and I do not want to be seen in a swim suit!"
"Aw, don't worry about it. I'm sure you'll look very cute in one," Heero grinned. Tari smacked him.
"If we're going, I don't want to go in a swim suit! I mean, how many people are gonna be there anyw-" Tari was cut short when Heero's lips pressed against hers. Her eyes were wide as Heero pulled away. Tari glared at him.
"That was to shut me up wasn't it?" Heero shrugged with a smile. Tari pouted.
"Well, if you're gonna be like that, then I should leave you and find someone else."
"You don't mean that." Tari didn't say anything, but shrieked when Heero grabbed her and pulled her close. She looked up and opened her mouth to say something, but she could see Heero slowly lowering his head towards hers. Her eyes closed and soft lips met hers. Her arms wrapped themselves around his neck as his went around her slim waist. They stayed in each others for a long time.
Eh, a lil too mushy for me, but whatever.
