A/n: sorry bout delay hope you enjoy yadda yadda yadda if u want a full author's note read the message I left on my new story "a helping hand" I think it's good stuff if you ask me.read it while your at it Disclaimer: I own nothing Warning: OOC au screw the timeline!

I heard his loud laughter before I even rounded the corner. He always nagged me about the way I treated the other students. However; We were here to do a job not to make friends and as soon as we were finished, we would be leaving..

When I caught sight of him, he was where I expected in the middle of a crowd, which was growing steadily. I took a seat unfortunately for me he was in a cheery mood.

"Hey, Heero!"

"Hey guys, this is my friend Heero." Duo began introductions. Heero did not even pretend to pay attention.

"He's just a little shy, as soon as you get to know him he's alright." Duo then continued to make jokes and be friendly with the group. One girl in particular seperated herself from the group and attempted to be friendly.

"Hi, my names Marisa. You are in my math class. It's nice to finally meet you face to face." Heero merely regarded her in a cold manner. Undaunted the girl proceeded.

"So what do you so for fun?"

"Nothing."

"Oh come on I'm sure you do something" at this she giggled and tossed her hair abou ther shoulders.

Heero felt t that unless he gave the girl an answer she would persist

"I work on computers"

"Oh really build or program?"

"Program"

"That's so cool do have anything you've designed with you," she said motioning toward the his laptop case nearby"

"No" I replied switching the case to the arm furthest from the girl.

"Oh" she looked disappointed.

"Maybe some other time?"

Heero did not even answer then the bell rang everyone took a seat at their desk.

For the next few days, Marisa accosted Heero whenever she saw him, attempting to make conversation and learn more about the boy. She even sat at his lunch table. Heero would not have minded so much because he was used to Duo. However, sometimes he caught her looking at him with this strange faint smile on her lips. This sometimes unnerved Heero.

One morning when Heero went to his locker to retrieve his books a pink envelope fell out. He was about to crumple it up thinking someone had made a mistake when he noticed his name was clearly name marked on it. Ripping it open scrawly handwriting was revealed to him.

Heero, I know you are shy. But, I really like you. I feel as if we have so much in common. When I look into your eyes I feel as if there is so much more to you, a part of you no one else has ever seen. I believe that I could help you open up more. I also feel that whenever I am around I can be more like myself. Please meet me under the oak tree in the courtyard after school. -Marisa

Heero remained frozen for a few moments trying to comprehend what was in his hand but failing repeatedly.

All day Heero thought about what he would say. AT first he thought about not making an appearance at all then there was no doubt in his mind that he would meet her. If not questions would linger in the girls mind, and Heero wanted to be thorough in his rejection.

When the final bell rang he did not even stop to replace his books and get his backpack but went straight to the courtyard.

There she sat. she leapt to her feet when I approached, and her face positively lit up.

"I knew you'd come" she exclaimed breathlessly.

"no"

"what?"

"I do not care for you."
"oh.." her eyes began to water. "we can still be friends though can't we.I m-mean like we were before."
"no...we were never friends...I do not care for you in any way. I never initiated any sort of bond between the two of us. Unfortunately you misinterpreted my silence, and tolerance as agreement and acknowledgement."
Tears flowed freely now.

My body did not even register the blow to my right cheek. She quickly gathered her books and ran off.

I turned around to return to my locker but instead came face to face with a pair of enraged violet .

"what you just did' He ground out tersely. "has got to be/ one of the most cruel and callous thing s I have ever seen. If she did not hit you I probably would have."

"I did nothing wrong. Everything I stated was factual, and besides this is better than letting her walk about with her head in the clouds hoping for what will never happen."