Heero: (thinking) she's changed a lot. I wonder what did it. I should look
her up tonight.
With that thought in his head, Heero then heads out the door. That night Relena felt as though she was being watched when she went to her bedroom but ignored it. She touched the scar on her left side as she sat down onto her bed. She then went to sleep. Not long afterward she was woken up by the bad dream that haunted her about every night. It was always of that night. The same tears fell this night that fell every night since 3 weeks ago. Little did she know that a very familiar person in the dark corner of her room was watching her. Heero died to confort her, he felt helpless listening to her.
Relena: Its always the same . . . I can't even change the outcome in my dreams. (Starts sobbing again) Why am I so alone . . .
Relena finally cries herself to sleep. The next day at school is like any other. As the teacher starts off his usual lecture Relena sigh and puts her hands on her sides. Since the desk is the kind connected that seat the whole side of the room in a row, you cant seen beneath the desk. Heero takes her hand into his and whispers to her.
Heero: I got you Relena. I've missed you. (Grasps her hand tighter). Meet me outside today, I have something to ask you.
Relena feels herself tense up and suddenly overheated. Through the whole day Heero hardly ever lets go of her hand. Afterwards Heero approached her as she watched Hilde and Duo start their walk to the restaurant.
Relena: you finally see through me. So, how's it going?
Heero: why are you hiding? I come to check up on you. Why did you keep your identity from me?
Relena: (shrugs) I don't know, maybe because I didn't want anyone to find me. The reporters are going wild trying to get the story. (Turns and starts to walk away with Heero at her back)
Relena suddenly stops when Heero reveals his question.
Heero: How are you holding up after the events? (Walks up behind her and raps his arms around her neck)
Relena: (closes her eyes and sighs) I'm good, I couldn't be better.
Heero: (kisses her head as he walks in front of her to match gazes) of course you are, your not weak. On another note, can I stay with you tonight?
Relena: (smiles letting all the drama go.) of course. Come on . . . (takes his hand and leads him to her home)
They share casual conversation before falling asleep that night after she gets off work.
Heero: (talking to her from the floor next to her mattress just a few inches lower than her in a sleeping bag) quit your job and move in with me in my new apartment.
Relena: (shocked, but pleasantly surprised) I . . . can't, I don't have any money any longer, besides how could you afford it?
Heero: you wouldn't have to have money, just live with me. This place isn't for you. I work on the side once a month. It pays very well, it's not the safest, but its well worth it, we can live off of it easily. I build Mecca's. I only have to come in once a month unless there is an unexpected shipment but that's rare. I have already saved up too. Relena Dorlan doesn't deserve to wait around on people. You don't need the money, I have it taken care of.
Relena: (thinks) maybe I do deserve it. I have to be regular now, actually see what its like. But in not making enough money to keep my house anyways so I guess I'll live with you . . . (giggles) actually, I have to leave in a few days, they have already foreclosed on it. Pretty sad huh?
Heero: (wears a smile on his face that is hidden by the darkness) good, we should be able to move in tomorrow.
Relena: (turns over to were her back is facing him) good night.
Heero: night. . . (Falls asleep)
The next day they come to Relena's house to pick up her things after school. As soon as Relena steps in the apartment, she takes in the lavender scent. The first room is filled with a large TV next to an even large monitor screen leading to a laptop on a desk. A spacesoush leather couch stretched from one half of the room turning the corner and ending at the door. Relena put her cloths filled backpack down on the couch as Heero brought her mattress and put it down next to his. He may be somewhat close to wealthy now, but as far as Relena saw Heero also had his bed on the floor. The two mattresses took up one side of the large bedroom; he also had a large monitor on the opposite wall. A phone also hung next to the light switch. Finally her attention was caught by the window that looked out over a glistening lake and then to the closet that held his suits, Gundam ware, and casual clothing where Heero stood clearing room for Relena's cloths. She didn't have the fancy cloths that's she once had, or the casual cloths either.
Relena: I really appreciate this
Heero: (turns around to face her after finishing his task) no problem, but I cant call you Rel, your sill Relena to me.
Relena: (smiles) fare enough.
They sit down and watch a little TV before visiting Duo and Hilde. Relena dresses in a white halter top, black shorts and white shoes. Heero is dressed in baggy jeans and a long shirt with the Gundam symbol on it.
They ring the bell and moments later a strangely wet haired Duo comes to the door. He is surprised to see his company
Duo: Dude, what's up?
Heero: (leads Relena into the Room) you just get out the shower?
Duo: (nods) a while ago. Why you two here?
Hilde: (walks into the room) oh its you. I heard you quit the restaurant Relena . . . I mean Rel, why?
Relena: (lightly laughs) you can call me Relena . . . and I don't have to work to keep a home anymore, I live with Heero.
Both Duo and Hilde get shocked faces and look at each other shyly. At the same time Heero and Relena roll their eyes because they know what they're thinking. Always having perverted thoughts, those two.
Duo: (raps his arm around Heero's neck) so . . . you . . . done it?
Relena: Duo!
Heero: Uhh, well I guess we should get going now. See you at school tomorrow.
They leave and head to now their new home. When they get home Relena takes a shower and gets dressed for bed. They lay there trying to sleep until they finally fall into their own darkness. The same dream occurs and Relena is once again woken up frightened. Relena finds herself surrounded in Heero's arms. She lets out a sniffle. At the reaction of the sound, Heero seems to pull her closer. This made her feel better instantly and she fell asleep easily. As soon as Relena's breath become a normal slow sleeping rate again, Heero opened his eyes and hugged her tighter and buried his head into her shoulder.
Heero: (thinking) I still cant believe how strong she is . . . in the war she held her own, including everyone else, but unlike me she is still having to act strong . . . there's nothing I can do, like before, but she made it through before, I believe she'll make it now, I just have to make it easier for her. If I could tell her . . . if only I could ask her out . . . but I don't want to scare her.
Before Heero could finish his many thoughts he slowly fell asleep. Both Heero and Relena are awakened by the loud sound of people outside their door. Heero hurried to the door and cracked it open while still dressed in his boxers. Reporters stood there barging to get in but the chain lock held them back.
Reporters: (still trying to get through and shouting) does Relena Dorlan live here? Is it true that she changed her name to Rel Toshi?
Relena: (walks to the door dressed in her shirt nightgown) what's going on?
Reporter: (sees Relena) Relena Dorlan!? Hod do you feel about getting raped killing a man? Is it true that it was for self-defense? How does it feel to loose your wealth and status?
Heero: (try's shutting the door to push them away) Leave her alone! (Shuts the door heavily)
Relena: (pulls her hair back) thank you. I think I'll get a restraining order soon.
Heero: I'll take care of it after school today. Well we should get ready for school since we're up anyways.
Relena: (walks into the bedroom to get dressed) I dropped 3 unnecessary classes, so I only have 3 evening classes.
Heero: (pokes his head in the door) when did you do that?
Relena: (pulls top off) yesterday during my break.
Heero: (still looking at her, turns read) uhh, cool.
Relena: (shuts the door) yeah, you pervert.
Heero: (leans against the door) O.K. O.K. So I guess I'll be walking to class alone today.
Relena: (opens the door dressed) well only going there, I come back at lunch so I'll still see you during lunch and 3 classes.
Heero: (sighs) aright. (Walks in the room and gets dressed)
Relena: (peeks out the peephole on the door) some of the reporters are still around. How are you gonna get out?
Heero: I'll just go out the fire escape . . . (opens the door dressed in his school uniform.) They should be gone by the time your classes start today
Relena (hugs Heero) I hope so
Heero: (lets her go) well I have to go, I'll see you later . . . (opens the fire window and climbs down the fire escape)
Relena shuts the window and goes to the couch to watch TV. After a while she gets bored and decides to fix Heero some lunch to take when she goes to school. When its time to go, Relena opens the door and a reporter jumps out at her causing her to drop her books but holds firm on the lunch. She picks her books up quickly and starts to walk off, but is followed.
Reporter: Hello Ms. Dorlan. Sorry about that.
Relena: The name is Rel Toshi . . . now.
Reporter: why is that?
Relena: (rolls her eyes) because of annoying reporters . . . leave me alone, I am no longer important to you.
Reporter: can you just answer a few questions? I'll leave you alone then.
Relena: aright, ask.
Reporter: (pulls out camera) aright, (talks to the camera) aright people here is the story . . . (turns the camera towards Relena) Relena Dorlan, that was raped miraculously go the gun away from her attacker and shot the man in self-defense, but accidentally killed him and got kicked out of office, now Relena, or Umm like your new name Rel, how do you deal with this?
Relena: (continues walking. Sighs) I sill have bad dreams about it every night but they're getting better and its kinda nice to be normal for once.
Reporter: What about your roommate? What's your relationship?
Relena: (turns red) Umm, nothing really, just good friends.
Reporter: I've seen that look before, you can't hide it, its more than that, isn't it?
Relena: yeah but that's none of your business.
Reporter: Umm right . . . so what's the less wealthy life like? Are you going to try and fight for your Prime Minister status back?
Relena: (shakes head) no, I'm happy with my life now . . . this life style is actually a lot better without the wealth and responsibilities. I have nothing to worry about.
Reporter: but what about that letter addressed to you that the posteoffice caught, saying they were going to pay you back for what you did?
Relena (looks shocked. Stops walking) what? What are you talking about?
Reporter: you didn't know? Well just the other day a letter was receive by the posteoffice talking about were you live an how they're going to kill you. I guess for killing your rapist. That's how we knew were to find you.
Relena: (really shocked. Takes off running to school)
Relena gets to Heero who is sitting under a large tree. A smile comes across his face when she collapses in front of him revealing the lunch she made for him. His smile fades when he notices the scared look on her face.
Heero: what's wrong Relena?
With that thought in his head, Heero then heads out the door. That night Relena felt as though she was being watched when she went to her bedroom but ignored it. She touched the scar on her left side as she sat down onto her bed. She then went to sleep. Not long afterward she was woken up by the bad dream that haunted her about every night. It was always of that night. The same tears fell this night that fell every night since 3 weeks ago. Little did she know that a very familiar person in the dark corner of her room was watching her. Heero died to confort her, he felt helpless listening to her.
Relena: Its always the same . . . I can't even change the outcome in my dreams. (Starts sobbing again) Why am I so alone . . .
Relena finally cries herself to sleep. The next day at school is like any other. As the teacher starts off his usual lecture Relena sigh and puts her hands on her sides. Since the desk is the kind connected that seat the whole side of the room in a row, you cant seen beneath the desk. Heero takes her hand into his and whispers to her.
Heero: I got you Relena. I've missed you. (Grasps her hand tighter). Meet me outside today, I have something to ask you.
Relena feels herself tense up and suddenly overheated. Through the whole day Heero hardly ever lets go of her hand. Afterwards Heero approached her as she watched Hilde and Duo start their walk to the restaurant.
Relena: you finally see through me. So, how's it going?
Heero: why are you hiding? I come to check up on you. Why did you keep your identity from me?
Relena: (shrugs) I don't know, maybe because I didn't want anyone to find me. The reporters are going wild trying to get the story. (Turns and starts to walk away with Heero at her back)
Relena suddenly stops when Heero reveals his question.
Heero: How are you holding up after the events? (Walks up behind her and raps his arms around her neck)
Relena: (closes her eyes and sighs) I'm good, I couldn't be better.
Heero: (kisses her head as he walks in front of her to match gazes) of course you are, your not weak. On another note, can I stay with you tonight?
Relena: (smiles letting all the drama go.) of course. Come on . . . (takes his hand and leads him to her home)
They share casual conversation before falling asleep that night after she gets off work.
Heero: (talking to her from the floor next to her mattress just a few inches lower than her in a sleeping bag) quit your job and move in with me in my new apartment.
Relena: (shocked, but pleasantly surprised) I . . . can't, I don't have any money any longer, besides how could you afford it?
Heero: you wouldn't have to have money, just live with me. This place isn't for you. I work on the side once a month. It pays very well, it's not the safest, but its well worth it, we can live off of it easily. I build Mecca's. I only have to come in once a month unless there is an unexpected shipment but that's rare. I have already saved up too. Relena Dorlan doesn't deserve to wait around on people. You don't need the money, I have it taken care of.
Relena: (thinks) maybe I do deserve it. I have to be regular now, actually see what its like. But in not making enough money to keep my house anyways so I guess I'll live with you . . . (giggles) actually, I have to leave in a few days, they have already foreclosed on it. Pretty sad huh?
Heero: (wears a smile on his face that is hidden by the darkness) good, we should be able to move in tomorrow.
Relena: (turns over to were her back is facing him) good night.
Heero: night. . . (Falls asleep)
The next day they come to Relena's house to pick up her things after school. As soon as Relena steps in the apartment, she takes in the lavender scent. The first room is filled with a large TV next to an even large monitor screen leading to a laptop on a desk. A spacesoush leather couch stretched from one half of the room turning the corner and ending at the door. Relena put her cloths filled backpack down on the couch as Heero brought her mattress and put it down next to his. He may be somewhat close to wealthy now, but as far as Relena saw Heero also had his bed on the floor. The two mattresses took up one side of the large bedroom; he also had a large monitor on the opposite wall. A phone also hung next to the light switch. Finally her attention was caught by the window that looked out over a glistening lake and then to the closet that held his suits, Gundam ware, and casual clothing where Heero stood clearing room for Relena's cloths. She didn't have the fancy cloths that's she once had, or the casual cloths either.
Relena: I really appreciate this
Heero: (turns around to face her after finishing his task) no problem, but I cant call you Rel, your sill Relena to me.
Relena: (smiles) fare enough.
They sit down and watch a little TV before visiting Duo and Hilde. Relena dresses in a white halter top, black shorts and white shoes. Heero is dressed in baggy jeans and a long shirt with the Gundam symbol on it.
They ring the bell and moments later a strangely wet haired Duo comes to the door. He is surprised to see his company
Duo: Dude, what's up?
Heero: (leads Relena into the Room) you just get out the shower?
Duo: (nods) a while ago. Why you two here?
Hilde: (walks into the room) oh its you. I heard you quit the restaurant Relena . . . I mean Rel, why?
Relena: (lightly laughs) you can call me Relena . . . and I don't have to work to keep a home anymore, I live with Heero.
Both Duo and Hilde get shocked faces and look at each other shyly. At the same time Heero and Relena roll their eyes because they know what they're thinking. Always having perverted thoughts, those two.
Duo: (raps his arm around Heero's neck) so . . . you . . . done it?
Relena: Duo!
Heero: Uhh, well I guess we should get going now. See you at school tomorrow.
They leave and head to now their new home. When they get home Relena takes a shower and gets dressed for bed. They lay there trying to sleep until they finally fall into their own darkness. The same dream occurs and Relena is once again woken up frightened. Relena finds herself surrounded in Heero's arms. She lets out a sniffle. At the reaction of the sound, Heero seems to pull her closer. This made her feel better instantly and she fell asleep easily. As soon as Relena's breath become a normal slow sleeping rate again, Heero opened his eyes and hugged her tighter and buried his head into her shoulder.
Heero: (thinking) I still cant believe how strong she is . . . in the war she held her own, including everyone else, but unlike me she is still having to act strong . . . there's nothing I can do, like before, but she made it through before, I believe she'll make it now, I just have to make it easier for her. If I could tell her . . . if only I could ask her out . . . but I don't want to scare her.
Before Heero could finish his many thoughts he slowly fell asleep. Both Heero and Relena are awakened by the loud sound of people outside their door. Heero hurried to the door and cracked it open while still dressed in his boxers. Reporters stood there barging to get in but the chain lock held them back.
Reporters: (still trying to get through and shouting) does Relena Dorlan live here? Is it true that she changed her name to Rel Toshi?
Relena: (walks to the door dressed in her shirt nightgown) what's going on?
Reporter: (sees Relena) Relena Dorlan!? Hod do you feel about getting raped killing a man? Is it true that it was for self-defense? How does it feel to loose your wealth and status?
Heero: (try's shutting the door to push them away) Leave her alone! (Shuts the door heavily)
Relena: (pulls her hair back) thank you. I think I'll get a restraining order soon.
Heero: I'll take care of it after school today. Well we should get ready for school since we're up anyways.
Relena: (walks into the bedroom to get dressed) I dropped 3 unnecessary classes, so I only have 3 evening classes.
Heero: (pokes his head in the door) when did you do that?
Relena: (pulls top off) yesterday during my break.
Heero: (still looking at her, turns read) uhh, cool.
Relena: (shuts the door) yeah, you pervert.
Heero: (leans against the door) O.K. O.K. So I guess I'll be walking to class alone today.
Relena: (opens the door dressed) well only going there, I come back at lunch so I'll still see you during lunch and 3 classes.
Heero: (sighs) aright. (Walks in the room and gets dressed)
Relena: (peeks out the peephole on the door) some of the reporters are still around. How are you gonna get out?
Heero: I'll just go out the fire escape . . . (opens the door dressed in his school uniform.) They should be gone by the time your classes start today
Relena (hugs Heero) I hope so
Heero: (lets her go) well I have to go, I'll see you later . . . (opens the fire window and climbs down the fire escape)
Relena shuts the window and goes to the couch to watch TV. After a while she gets bored and decides to fix Heero some lunch to take when she goes to school. When its time to go, Relena opens the door and a reporter jumps out at her causing her to drop her books but holds firm on the lunch. She picks her books up quickly and starts to walk off, but is followed.
Reporter: Hello Ms. Dorlan. Sorry about that.
Relena: The name is Rel Toshi . . . now.
Reporter: why is that?
Relena: (rolls her eyes) because of annoying reporters . . . leave me alone, I am no longer important to you.
Reporter: can you just answer a few questions? I'll leave you alone then.
Relena: aright, ask.
Reporter: (pulls out camera) aright, (talks to the camera) aright people here is the story . . . (turns the camera towards Relena) Relena Dorlan, that was raped miraculously go the gun away from her attacker and shot the man in self-defense, but accidentally killed him and got kicked out of office, now Relena, or Umm like your new name Rel, how do you deal with this?
Relena: (continues walking. Sighs) I sill have bad dreams about it every night but they're getting better and its kinda nice to be normal for once.
Reporter: What about your roommate? What's your relationship?
Relena: (turns red) Umm, nothing really, just good friends.
Reporter: I've seen that look before, you can't hide it, its more than that, isn't it?
Relena: yeah but that's none of your business.
Reporter: Umm right . . . so what's the less wealthy life like? Are you going to try and fight for your Prime Minister status back?
Relena: (shakes head) no, I'm happy with my life now . . . this life style is actually a lot better without the wealth and responsibilities. I have nothing to worry about.
Reporter: but what about that letter addressed to you that the posteoffice caught, saying they were going to pay you back for what you did?
Relena (looks shocked. Stops walking) what? What are you talking about?
Reporter: you didn't know? Well just the other day a letter was receive by the posteoffice talking about were you live an how they're going to kill you. I guess for killing your rapist. That's how we knew were to find you.
Relena: (really shocked. Takes off running to school)
Relena gets to Heero who is sitting under a large tree. A smile comes across his face when she collapses in front of him revealing the lunch she made for him. His smile fades when he notices the scared look on her face.
Heero: what's wrong Relena?