She wasn't there long though before Duo came bouncing back with a smaller blonde man following him. There was an amused smile on the blonde's face as he followed his more energetic friend.

"Quatre, this is the girl I've been telling you about. Mary, this is Quatre."

Quatre took her hand and smiled winsomely. "It's a pleasure to meet you Miss Chin."

"And you Mr..." She realized she didn't know his last name and so she just trailed off awkwardly.

"Winner." Duo supplied helpfully.

"Oh." She didn't know what to say to that. Quatre certainly didn't seem like the type to be one of the richest men alive.

"I hear you've been practicing with WuFei." Quatre was curious.

Meiran smiled fondly. "Yes. It's been most educational." It was truly the high point of her days.

Quatre rubbed his chest absently and smiled. "I'm so glad to hear that. WuFei's usually stuck practicing alone. None of us ever learned his particular style, so we were no help in that regard."

"Yes, it is a very ancient and rare tradition." She admitted and then regretted it, fearing she'd given away too much information.

Quatre was still rubbing his chest and she wondered if he had a heart condition.

"You ok Q?" Duo asked. "The space heart bothering you?"

"Mmm. A little."

"Space heart?" Meiran asked, confused.

"Yes. I've-" Quatre started but Duo interrupted.

"Quatre, you shouldn't..."

Quatre waved a hand dismissively. "It'll be alright Duo. I sometimes am able to pick up on strong emotions nearby Mary. We call it the space heart."

"Only strong emotions? What about thoughts?" she asked, worried.

He chuckled. "No. Only emotions. I can't read your thoughts."

"Well, what are you picking up?" she asked. Her interest was genuine now since she didn't have to think of her secret.

His brow wrinkled as he concentrated and he blushed. "Erm. Ahh. Love."

"Love? Aww Q. I love you too buddy! Let's run away and have a love child."

"And have Hilde come after me? I think not."

Duo pouted. "You're no fun anymore."

Now Quatre positively smirked. "You could try running away with WuFei. I'm sure he'd be willing to have your love child."

"That was mean Quatre. He'd be liable to take that sword of his to my braid if I even suggested it."

At the mention of WuFei's name Quatre unconsciously went back to rubbing his chest and Meiran realized something. She wasn't safe. Even if Quatre couldn't read her mind, he could read her heart. And her heart most definitely belonged to one WuFei Chang. She wondered how that had happened.

Abruptly she stood. "It was nice meeting you two but I must be going."

"But your lunch break isn't over." Duo protested.

Just then WuFei came around the corner. "Ahh. There you are Chin. Follow me. "And then as an after thought he added, "Please."

She nodded briskly and threw out the dregs of her tea before following him. He actually said please! Inside she was glowing, although she didn't show it on the outside.

Behind her Quatre eyed her curiously, one hand over his heart.

Meiran followed WuFei into the office they were sharing and watched as he closed the door behind them. She wondered what he wanted to see her about.

"You were correct in your supposition about Madam Hwung." He said without preliminaries. "Agent Po was able to confirm it and a team in now en route to close down the operation."

She nodded. "I'm pleased to hear that."

"As am I. We still have the reports to file but, pending that, this has been a most successful mission. It has been a pleasure to work with you."

"And with you." She just wished it wasn't over. She just hoped they would still be able to practice together. Because, curse her, she was a warrior but she wasn't strong enough to give him up completely. Forever. She just wasn't strong enough for that. She didn't think she ever would be.

"I hope we will be able to repeat the experience again soon." And he bowed to her.

A warm blush spread its rosy way across her cheeks as she bowed in return. By Nataku, by any god, she loved this man!

"I believe Lady Une will want our report in person."

"Of course." She gathered the manilla folders and stacked them smartly, then turned to see if he was following her. He was regarding her with a faint trace of amusement on his face. She lifted an eyebrow in question but he didn't say anything, only fell into step beside her.

Author's Notes: Next chapter THE KISS!!! Anyway, thanks so much for all the reviews you guys. This story has definitely been the most fun out of all of the ones I've done because I've gotten such a great response from you guys. It really keeps me motivated. Besides that, it reminds me to post the next chapter-so review please!