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"Hurry up slowpokes! This limo ain't gona wait around forever."
Duo's head stuck out of the limo door calling out to the group coming from the grand wooden doors of the mansion. Hilde and Heero were already seated inside with Duo, awaiting the arrival of the others. The girls were all clothed in funky dresses with various designs and colors, ends reaching just above their knees. Relena's blue spaghetti strap dress with matching shoes caught Heero's eye as she descended down the steps. Her hair was let down completely, several curled strands rolling down the sides of her head in smooth curves. Her bangs gently swayed with every movement of her head, long locks following close behind. He lost his gaze upon her when he noticed a black blob creeping towards him.
"Duo, please get your ass away from my face before you find its missing..."
"Huh? OH Hey sorry about that buddy, trying to make room, heh heh 'sweatdrop'..."
Heero rolled his eyes and squirmed over until they were all seated comfortably in the large stretch limousine. The girls sat across the boys in the long rowed seats, located beside the mini bar and television set. The ride to downtown didn't take too long, and within 15 minutes they stepped out in front of the beautiful Italian restaurant.
"This is Risotto' , the finest place for Italian cuisine on the whole island, I assure you." Anna explained as they stepped in past the decorated columns and tastefully decorated walls.
"Hello sir, I had made reservations for a party of 12, my name is Quatre."
The man at the podium flipped through his list book and immediately located the reservation.
"Ah yes, bonjorno Mr.Quatre, please come this way."
He led them to an excluded room on the second floor, and seated them on a large table located right beside the balcony window.
"WOW! The view is gorgeous!" Hilde gazed out the window at the surrounding streets, and the small hint of the sea in the back. The girls all awed in agreement, staring at the dazzling town outside. In the corner stood a small band playing classical Italian music, a perfect fit with their meal.
"This place is wonderful Quatre, you've really outdone yourself." Dorothy smiled as she held on to his arm and planted a kiss on his cheek. His face reddened at the action but he returned her affection with a warm smile and a kiss of his own before turning to look at his menu.
The meal was extravagant and not one person had a complaint about his or her dinner. Even Wufei seemed to be pleased with the seafood ravioli he had ordered. Duo finished off 3 plates of entrées before he actually realized his tummy was full.
"These Italians know how to cook! Wish there were more restaurants like this back at home."
Duo leaned back in his chair swinging his arms behind his neck. The women began conversing excitedly about various subjects, with the men adding in a few sayings of their own once in a while. Someone watching them from afar could tell they were without a doubt a close group of friends. As a matter of fact someone was watching from afar, down from the shops below the balcony. His stony gaze was set upon the female in the blue dress sitting beside the man with the deadly Prussian blue eyes.
Relena felt a strange chill creep down her spine, and her head turned to look out the balcony window, something inside her telling her that the cause of her worry came from outside. Heero noticed the slight nervousness in her look and gently put his hand on her shoulder. Feeling the touch of skin she turned abruptly and met his questioning gaze.
"Is something wrong?"
"No, no everything's fine."
She gave him a half smile and returned her attention to the group of people chatting before her. Her face, though now turned away, still showed slight worry, but she was quick to place on her politicians mask and hide her momentary uneasiness. He wasn't convinced in the least, but decided not to pressure her further for the moment being, and instead looked out towards the balcony, where her eyes were frozen a few moments ago. There seemed to be nothing unusual but he thought it best he go check it out just in case. Rising from his seat he excused himself and moved towards the balcony doors, opening them with utmost caution. Heero walked to the outside railing and his eyes began searching around, trying to find a trace of anything strange. He found nothing after standing there for 10 minutes and turned to come back inside, when his eye caught a shadow lurking beside a phone booth in front of an outlet store. The odd figure stared back with equal solidity before it turned and walked the opposite way, hiding his face well behind the collar of his coat.
'Hn.'
His eyes narrowed at the retreating figure, suspicion and danger clear in his look. He knew he would have to be careful when they were out tonight, and for the whole trip for that matter. He'd be damned if he let Relena get hurt in the midst of a vacation she'd been dying for the past 8 months. For the second time that day he felt relieved that he had his trusty gun at his side...
Relena watched him from the corner of her eye as he walked back in. The stern look in his eyes told her that he had indeed found something not too pleasing. She glanced at him in curiosity as he sat down beside her, avoiding her look.
"Well, what do you all say we go for a walk then? There is a nightclub we can get to in about 10 minutes, it's only a couple of blocks away. Don't worry I have connections so we won't have to worry about being underage." Anna winked excitedly as the waiter brought Quatre his receipt. It took a lot of arguing but he managed to pay for the whole dinner himself.
"Alright! Nightclub! Time to part-ay! Right Heero?" Duo grinned at the Japanese pilot who only glared in return.
"Well what are we all waiting for! Let's get going!" Middie jumped up pulling at Trowa who immediately obeyed and followed her.
Busy shoppers crowded the streets, as did groups of people out for a nightly stroll. The buildings looked pleasantly new, lavished with Victorian designs and tiny balconies harboring vases filled with tropical flowers. Once in a while faces would stop and gaze at the extravagant clothing and jewelry sitting behind the glass windows of the shops, teasing all the passerby's. People sat at cafés conversing with one another, as the mothers treated their children to ice cream at the ice cream parlors. Calm ocean breezes passed through the streets eliminating any uncomfortable heat that lingered in the city weather.
Their walk came to a stop at a black door resting under a large sign that read "Club NightShark". Anna walked up to the two gentlemen standing by the door and received a smile of recognition. 11 pairs of eyes observed her motions as she whispered inaudible words into the taller one's ear and giggled over his reply. She turned back towards them, waving her hand, signaling them to come forth and enter. The scent of alcohol and manmade smoke lingered in the massive room that was packed with young partiers. The design of the interior was oceanic and above the DJ's corner was the image of a massive great white shark. The music was loud and the strobe lights were all in motion casting different colors about the room.
"HOW IS IT THEY LET US IN SO EASILY ONNA?" Wufei had to practically yell to get his question across to Anna.
"IT'S ANNA! AND I HAPPEN TO KNOW THE OWNER OF THE CLUB. HE'S MY BOYFRIEND!" She raised her voice to equal volume.
Luckily Quatre had already been dragged into the crowd by Dorothy and was too busy dancing to hear anything about Anna's unknown boyfriend. Sally and Middie also managed to shove their men into the mob of dancers, though it took them a while to start trying to dance with the flow. Duo and Hilde were already in the center dancing like there is no tomorrow. Heero crept into a dark corner from where he noted that he should keep an eye on Duo's alcohol consumption, considering the fact that he was already wild enough to get into trouble without the influence of alcohol.
"Come on Relena let's go!" Catherine took her by the hand and pulled her in. Relena took one last glance around the room in an attempt to see Heero, but knowing him he would be somewhere hidden in the shadows at the moment. And when Heero Yuy didn't want to be found, there was no chance in hell you'd be able to locate him...
Heero stood in the darkness, watching the carefree people as they danced their night away. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves, even Trowa and Wufei who had begun cooperating with their dancing partners. He watched as Anna entered a door at the end of the hallway next to the DJ's booth, assuming it led to the club owner's office.
'I think she said the owner was her boyfriend. Hn. Won't Quatre be surprised ...'
He resumed his watch, now focusing on the dancing figure of Relena. To say he was captivated would be an understatement. His limbs were frozen in place and his eyes followed her every movement as if she were a holy light in a cave of darkness. She was dancing like the others, carefree, joyful...but her movements to him were like none other. He had the strongest urge to just go down there and be by her side, but he felt it would be safer if he kept an eye out from a farther position.
'Safer, heh...no matter where I go I can never really relax for five minutes can I.'
His hand slid down his face, a small notion preparing him for what he felt would be a very long night. He continued scanning the area for another 15 minutes when he finally decided too cool down a little and grab a drink at the bar.
He took a seat on a chair right across the bartender.
"Water please."
The man gave him a twisted smile.
"Water? Your sure pal? I got some nice beer that just came in from Belgium. I can cook up one hell of a Bloody Mary too."
Heero's death glare shut him right up and he wasted no time bringing the frightening man some water in a blue tinted glass.
"You don't look like much of a partier, did your girlfriend drag you here or something?"
Heero didn't even look up at the smirking man who was now beginning to annoy him more than Duo. At the moment, the light formations in his water were more intriguing.
"Hn"
Giving up, the bartender turned his attention to the man who just seated himself next too Heero.
"Cherry Vodka please." He heard the man say.
"Coming right up!"
After receiving his drink, the stranger turned in his seat and looked into the crowd, glass at his lips, sipping away.
"She's a real dame that one."
Heero showed no interest in the stranger's comments, nor did he bother to take a look at him.
"That blue dress really hugs her curves...makes a man dream I tell you."
'Blue dress?'
Raising his head Heero locked eyes with a very familiar figure. The shadow that he had spotted at the restaurant balcony was now sitting beside him, smiling a most evil grin. He turned his eyes to the girl of which the man was talking about.
'Relena...'
"A real beauty don't you think?"
Heero's eyes narrowed dangerously. His voice now a chilling whisper.
"Don't even think about touching her."
"Oh really? Heh heh...what she your girlfriend?"
No response.
"Then I suggest you don't go marking territory that ain't yours."
"She's no object to be marked." His temper was rising.
"No, but that doesn't mean I can't have fun with her...nice long legs that's the kinda body made for warming beds..."
Within a split second Heero's hand was clasped around the man's collar, bringing him close, eyes burning holes into the strangers dark gaze.
"If you come near her, I will kill you."
An ugly twisted smile etched its way across the stranger's face.
"So you do like her huh? Well, tell me then, how is she in bed? You can't be that protective if you haven't slept with that whore a fe-"
He was automatically silenced by Heero's fist, sending him 4 feet from his previous location. Getting back on his feet, the man lunged at Heero knocking him behind the bar stand. Glasses shattered and screams rung out as the bartender and several security guards joined in, trying to set the two apart.
The music stopped and all eyes were set on the bar where two bloody figures were being held back.
'Heero...' Relena recognized his features and squeezed through the crowd towards him, eyes wide in shock and worry. The rest of the gang was speechless but nonetheless dashed towards their friend.
"Heero! Heero! What happened? Are you alright?" Relena clung to his arm trying to get his attention. Heero's hateful gaze was still on the man being restrained several feet away from him.
"If it's a fight you want it's a fight you'll get...but don't count on winning next time because I assure you you will be outnumbered."
The man sneered just before he made a sharp jerk and clasped a small object from his pocket smashing it to the floor. Smoke dispersed in all directions and struggling could be heard. Heero dashed for his retreating figure, but upon arriving at the door, the stranger was nowhere in sight.
"CAN SOMEONE TELL ME WHAT THE HELL JUST HAPPENED HERE?"
A handsome dark haired man in a blue party suit emerged from the hallway, Anna walking close behind, expression full of worry.
"Two guys broke out into a fight boss, one fled but the other's right over there." The bartender pointed at Heero who was once again being pulled by security guards. Anna let out a small gasp and the others looked anxiously back and forth from the owner to their bleeding friend. Heero struggled in annoyance as the guards tugged him over to the enraged man, eyes avoiding all contact...especially that of Relena's whom he knew would be furious about this whole thing. The black haired man looked Heero over and motioned to the guards to bring him over to his office.
"Sorry about the interruption everyone! As you can see it's all taken care of, please continue your dancing and have a blast!" He smiled at the now relaxed customer's and the dancing did indeed continue.
Heero walked solemnly as he was dragged through the navy hallway into a large office complete with a mini bar of its own, a large blue couch, tables, television, and a large office desk located in front of a massive window. The guards seated him on a chair in front of the owner, and secured his hands behind his back with handcuffs.
The man looked angrily at Heero.
"And just what the fuck do you think your doing huh? That's over $3000's worth of drinks you smashed back there and then you just try waltzing out as if nothing happened."
"I didn't try to waltz out I was trying to catc-"
"It doesn't matter! According to my witnesses you were the one who swung at him first, so even if he was here you'd be up for most of the blame anyway."
Heero's jaw tightened in annoyance though he outwardly did not show it.
"Well? What the hell do you think you were doing huh? Coming in here to start a fight? According to my guards you aren't even past the required age to be here! I can get you into serious shit pal!"
Heero's stoic look remained unchanged.
"Well, what do you have to say for yourself?"
"I have nothing to say to you."
"Huh! Well I'm sure your lawyer will. Bruce call up th-"
"WAIT!" Anna barged into the room with a large group of people behind her. "Wait! Charlie, don't do anything rash, please! Hear me out for a second!"
"Anna? Babe what are you doing here I told you stay out till this is finished and-WHOA ok who are all of you?"
"His friends." Duo walked ahead defensively.
Quatre looked at the man in a furious manner. "Whatever he did I'm sure he has a good reason. And don't talk to my sister like that you love sick freak!"
Charlie looked at the blonde boy in confusion before breaking out into a sheepish grin.
"Anna's little brother right? Quatre? I've heard a lot about you. The name's Charlie. And for your information I'm not a love sick freak, I'm her boyfriend."
Quatre's look was one of obvious shock, looking at his sister in confusion he only received in apologetic smile.
Anna got closer to Charlie turning him away from their direction. Her voice was now lowered to a whisper.
"Sweetheart, remember I was telling you about some of my brother's friends I brought here? 10 to be exact?"
He listened carefully, nodding in remembrance.
"Yeah well he's one of them. Look I'm really sorry about the damage and everything. I'll pay for all of it just please don't get him into any trouble. He's not a bad person I know he has a good excuse for what he did. Please, he means well."
He couldn't help but smile at her pleading look.
"Did I ever tell you how cute you look when you worry about something?" She blushed at his comment and received a quick kiss on the lips.
Turning towards the crowd he took on a more professional stance and looked towards Heero.
"Well, it seems that your a friend of Anna's so I'm willing to let you off, free of charges."
Sighs of relief echoed through the room.
"But on one condition, you tell me why exactly you punched him in the first place. And it better be a good reason."
His look was now stern, showing that he was not kidding around. Heero merely looked at him with his same unemotional gaze.
"I'm not at liberty to discuss it with you."
"Not at liberty?! Wha-? Listen pal I'm letting you off free if you can just tell me the truth, is that so hard? What the hell do you mean your not at liberty did someone threaten you or something?"
Heero gave him a death glare that could send a grown man crying home. His expression clearly showed he did not want to be messed with or pushed around. His patience was running very short...
"Huh, fine. I'll let you off anyway but try a trick like that again and no relations will be able to save your ass, do I make myself clear?"
"Hn."
"Good. Now you may leave."
Heero got up and glared at the security guard, who immediately ran up and uncuffed him. No one said a word as he walked right past them out the door.
'sigh' "I'm so sorry about that Charlie, really I am, I prom-"
He silenced her with his finger.
"Don't worry about it babe. No hard feelings. He doesn't seem like the type to start a fight out of his own free will so I think he wasn't fooling around. And don't worry about the money I can take care of it, you don't have to pay a penny."
She smiled at him whole-heartedly and threw her arms around him, catching his lips in a passionate kiss.
Quatre seemed to be slightly embarrassed at his sister's action so he interrupted them with a polite cough.
"Um, well Mr. Charlie sorry about what I said before, no hard feelings. And thank you for your thoughtfulness. I just hope there is some way we can repay you."
"Just call me Charlie, and of course no hard feelings. You're all welcome back whenever you like, even your hotheaded little friend. There is no need to repay me, I haven't really done anything, but uh... you don't mind me dating your sister do you?"
Quatre smiled kindly.
"Of course not. I just wish she told me sooner so that I wouldn't have to have been so rash."
"So you have no intentions of charging Heero?" Hilde asked slightly suspicious.
"None whatsoever." Charlie's smile was honest to the heart.
"Um, you wouldn't happen to have a security tape would you? One that caught the fighting?" Everyone turned to Trowa's sudden question. The mood now more serious than before.
"Yeah, actually I think I do. Bruce, go fetch the VCAM film for sector 8."
The massive guard called Bruce exited the room and returned shortly with a black box. Charlie looked it over and handed it over to Trowa.
"Well there you are. A little movie entertainment, but uh I think you'd better not let your friend find out about it."
"Not a problem, Heero won't know. You don't need any copies for records do you?"
"Na, rather forget about the ordeal now that's its been forgiven. Well, make good use of it."
The rest thanked him appreciatively before exiting the office. Anna stayed behind, saying she would like to have a quick word with him. Duo patted Quatre on the back as they left muttering something that made Quatre blush furiously.
"Thanks again for everything Charlie, really I don't know how I can repay you. I was actually hoping you could come over for dinner tomorrow night, though it's not much."
She gazed up at his emerald eyes with violet ones of her own.
"Babe, like I said before you don't owe me anything. But I gladly accept your offer."
He leaned over, lips brushing her left ear affectionately.
"It means a lot more than you think."
He added huskily. She giggled as he began nibbling on her ear and kissing her neck.
"I should get going love, but I still have to thank you personally, so until I figure out what exactly I'll be giving you," she began running a finger down his jaw, "be a good boy." She gave him a quick kiss on the lips before heading out the door.
"Call me when you get home!"
He called after her and received a wave in return.
"God I love that woman. She always manages to have her ways with me." He smiled to himself before resuming his previous business.
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Bad bad Heero, always getting into trouble.Next chapter...the CONFRONTATION...DUN DUN DUN! Yay --, Please Read and REVIEW! I'll try and update as soon as I can! Toodeloo for now!
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"Hurry up slowpokes! This limo ain't gona wait around forever."
Duo's head stuck out of the limo door calling out to the group coming from the grand wooden doors of the mansion. Hilde and Heero were already seated inside with Duo, awaiting the arrival of the others. The girls were all clothed in funky dresses with various designs and colors, ends reaching just above their knees. Relena's blue spaghetti strap dress with matching shoes caught Heero's eye as she descended down the steps. Her hair was let down completely, several curled strands rolling down the sides of her head in smooth curves. Her bangs gently swayed with every movement of her head, long locks following close behind. He lost his gaze upon her when he noticed a black blob creeping towards him.
"Duo, please get your ass away from my face before you find its missing..."
"Huh? OH Hey sorry about that buddy, trying to make room, heh heh 'sweatdrop'..."
Heero rolled his eyes and squirmed over until they were all seated comfortably in the large stretch limousine. The girls sat across the boys in the long rowed seats, located beside the mini bar and television set. The ride to downtown didn't take too long, and within 15 minutes they stepped out in front of the beautiful Italian restaurant.
"This is Risotto' , the finest place for Italian cuisine on the whole island, I assure you." Anna explained as they stepped in past the decorated columns and tastefully decorated walls.
"Hello sir, I had made reservations for a party of 12, my name is Quatre."
The man at the podium flipped through his list book and immediately located the reservation.
"Ah yes, bonjorno Mr.Quatre, please come this way."
He led them to an excluded room on the second floor, and seated them on a large table located right beside the balcony window.
"WOW! The view is gorgeous!" Hilde gazed out the window at the surrounding streets, and the small hint of the sea in the back. The girls all awed in agreement, staring at the dazzling town outside. In the corner stood a small band playing classical Italian music, a perfect fit with their meal.
"This place is wonderful Quatre, you've really outdone yourself." Dorothy smiled as she held on to his arm and planted a kiss on his cheek. His face reddened at the action but he returned her affection with a warm smile and a kiss of his own before turning to look at his menu.
The meal was extravagant and not one person had a complaint about his or her dinner. Even Wufei seemed to be pleased with the seafood ravioli he had ordered. Duo finished off 3 plates of entrées before he actually realized his tummy was full.
"These Italians know how to cook! Wish there were more restaurants like this back at home."
Duo leaned back in his chair swinging his arms behind his neck. The women began conversing excitedly about various subjects, with the men adding in a few sayings of their own once in a while. Someone watching them from afar could tell they were without a doubt a close group of friends. As a matter of fact someone was watching from afar, down from the shops below the balcony. His stony gaze was set upon the female in the blue dress sitting beside the man with the deadly Prussian blue eyes.
Relena felt a strange chill creep down her spine, and her head turned to look out the balcony window, something inside her telling her that the cause of her worry came from outside. Heero noticed the slight nervousness in her look and gently put his hand on her shoulder. Feeling the touch of skin she turned abruptly and met his questioning gaze.
"Is something wrong?"
"No, no everything's fine."
She gave him a half smile and returned her attention to the group of people chatting before her. Her face, though now turned away, still showed slight worry, but she was quick to place on her politicians mask and hide her momentary uneasiness. He wasn't convinced in the least, but decided not to pressure her further for the moment being, and instead looked out towards the balcony, where her eyes were frozen a few moments ago. There seemed to be nothing unusual but he thought it best he go check it out just in case. Rising from his seat he excused himself and moved towards the balcony doors, opening them with utmost caution. Heero walked to the outside railing and his eyes began searching around, trying to find a trace of anything strange. He found nothing after standing there for 10 minutes and turned to come back inside, when his eye caught a shadow lurking beside a phone booth in front of an outlet store. The odd figure stared back with equal solidity before it turned and walked the opposite way, hiding his face well behind the collar of his coat.
'Hn.'
His eyes narrowed at the retreating figure, suspicion and danger clear in his look. He knew he would have to be careful when they were out tonight, and for the whole trip for that matter. He'd be damned if he let Relena get hurt in the midst of a vacation she'd been dying for the past 8 months. For the second time that day he felt relieved that he had his trusty gun at his side...
Relena watched him from the corner of her eye as he walked back in. The stern look in his eyes told her that he had indeed found something not too pleasing. She glanced at him in curiosity as he sat down beside her, avoiding her look.
"Well, what do you all say we go for a walk then? There is a nightclub we can get to in about 10 minutes, it's only a couple of blocks away. Don't worry I have connections so we won't have to worry about being underage." Anna winked excitedly as the waiter brought Quatre his receipt. It took a lot of arguing but he managed to pay for the whole dinner himself.
"Alright! Nightclub! Time to part-ay! Right Heero?" Duo grinned at the Japanese pilot who only glared in return.
"Well what are we all waiting for! Let's get going!" Middie jumped up pulling at Trowa who immediately obeyed and followed her.
Busy shoppers crowded the streets, as did groups of people out for a nightly stroll. The buildings looked pleasantly new, lavished with Victorian designs and tiny balconies harboring vases filled with tropical flowers. Once in a while faces would stop and gaze at the extravagant clothing and jewelry sitting behind the glass windows of the shops, teasing all the passerby's. People sat at cafés conversing with one another, as the mothers treated their children to ice cream at the ice cream parlors. Calm ocean breezes passed through the streets eliminating any uncomfortable heat that lingered in the city weather.
Their walk came to a stop at a black door resting under a large sign that read "Club NightShark". Anna walked up to the two gentlemen standing by the door and received a smile of recognition. 11 pairs of eyes observed her motions as she whispered inaudible words into the taller one's ear and giggled over his reply. She turned back towards them, waving her hand, signaling them to come forth and enter. The scent of alcohol and manmade smoke lingered in the massive room that was packed with young partiers. The design of the interior was oceanic and above the DJ's corner was the image of a massive great white shark. The music was loud and the strobe lights were all in motion casting different colors about the room.
"HOW IS IT THEY LET US IN SO EASILY ONNA?" Wufei had to practically yell to get his question across to Anna.
"IT'S ANNA! AND I HAPPEN TO KNOW THE OWNER OF THE CLUB. HE'S MY BOYFRIEND!" She raised her voice to equal volume.
Luckily Quatre had already been dragged into the crowd by Dorothy and was too busy dancing to hear anything about Anna's unknown boyfriend. Sally and Middie also managed to shove their men into the mob of dancers, though it took them a while to start trying to dance with the flow. Duo and Hilde were already in the center dancing like there is no tomorrow. Heero crept into a dark corner from where he noted that he should keep an eye on Duo's alcohol consumption, considering the fact that he was already wild enough to get into trouble without the influence of alcohol.
"Come on Relena let's go!" Catherine took her by the hand and pulled her in. Relena took one last glance around the room in an attempt to see Heero, but knowing him he would be somewhere hidden in the shadows at the moment. And when Heero Yuy didn't want to be found, there was no chance in hell you'd be able to locate him...
Heero stood in the darkness, watching the carefree people as they danced their night away. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves, even Trowa and Wufei who had begun cooperating with their dancing partners. He watched as Anna entered a door at the end of the hallway next to the DJ's booth, assuming it led to the club owner's office.
'I think she said the owner was her boyfriend. Hn. Won't Quatre be surprised ...'
He resumed his watch, now focusing on the dancing figure of Relena. To say he was captivated would be an understatement. His limbs were frozen in place and his eyes followed her every movement as if she were a holy light in a cave of darkness. She was dancing like the others, carefree, joyful...but her movements to him were like none other. He had the strongest urge to just go down there and be by her side, but he felt it would be safer if he kept an eye out from a farther position.
'Safer, heh...no matter where I go I can never really relax for five minutes can I.'
His hand slid down his face, a small notion preparing him for what he felt would be a very long night. He continued scanning the area for another 15 minutes when he finally decided too cool down a little and grab a drink at the bar.
He took a seat on a chair right across the bartender.
"Water please."
The man gave him a twisted smile.
"Water? Your sure pal? I got some nice beer that just came in from Belgium. I can cook up one hell of a Bloody Mary too."
Heero's death glare shut him right up and he wasted no time bringing the frightening man some water in a blue tinted glass.
"You don't look like much of a partier, did your girlfriend drag you here or something?"
Heero didn't even look up at the smirking man who was now beginning to annoy him more than Duo. At the moment, the light formations in his water were more intriguing.
"Hn"
Giving up, the bartender turned his attention to the man who just seated himself next too Heero.
"Cherry Vodka please." He heard the man say.
"Coming right up!"
After receiving his drink, the stranger turned in his seat and looked into the crowd, glass at his lips, sipping away.
"She's a real dame that one."
Heero showed no interest in the stranger's comments, nor did he bother to take a look at him.
"That blue dress really hugs her curves...makes a man dream I tell you."
'Blue dress?'
Raising his head Heero locked eyes with a very familiar figure. The shadow that he had spotted at the restaurant balcony was now sitting beside him, smiling a most evil grin. He turned his eyes to the girl of which the man was talking about.
'Relena...'
"A real beauty don't you think?"
Heero's eyes narrowed dangerously. His voice now a chilling whisper.
"Don't even think about touching her."
"Oh really? Heh heh...what she your girlfriend?"
No response.
"Then I suggest you don't go marking territory that ain't yours."
"She's no object to be marked." His temper was rising.
"No, but that doesn't mean I can't have fun with her...nice long legs that's the kinda body made for warming beds..."
Within a split second Heero's hand was clasped around the man's collar, bringing him close, eyes burning holes into the strangers dark gaze.
"If you come near her, I will kill you."
An ugly twisted smile etched its way across the stranger's face.
"So you do like her huh? Well, tell me then, how is she in bed? You can't be that protective if you haven't slept with that whore a fe-"
He was automatically silenced by Heero's fist, sending him 4 feet from his previous location. Getting back on his feet, the man lunged at Heero knocking him behind the bar stand. Glasses shattered and screams rung out as the bartender and several security guards joined in, trying to set the two apart.
The music stopped and all eyes were set on the bar where two bloody figures were being held back.
'Heero...' Relena recognized his features and squeezed through the crowd towards him, eyes wide in shock and worry. The rest of the gang was speechless but nonetheless dashed towards their friend.
"Heero! Heero! What happened? Are you alright?" Relena clung to his arm trying to get his attention. Heero's hateful gaze was still on the man being restrained several feet away from him.
"If it's a fight you want it's a fight you'll get...but don't count on winning next time because I assure you you will be outnumbered."
The man sneered just before he made a sharp jerk and clasped a small object from his pocket smashing it to the floor. Smoke dispersed in all directions and struggling could be heard. Heero dashed for his retreating figure, but upon arriving at the door, the stranger was nowhere in sight.
"CAN SOMEONE TELL ME WHAT THE HELL JUST HAPPENED HERE?"
A handsome dark haired man in a blue party suit emerged from the hallway, Anna walking close behind, expression full of worry.
"Two guys broke out into a fight boss, one fled but the other's right over there." The bartender pointed at Heero who was once again being pulled by security guards. Anna let out a small gasp and the others looked anxiously back and forth from the owner to their bleeding friend. Heero struggled in annoyance as the guards tugged him over to the enraged man, eyes avoiding all contact...especially that of Relena's whom he knew would be furious about this whole thing. The black haired man looked Heero over and motioned to the guards to bring him over to his office.
"Sorry about the interruption everyone! As you can see it's all taken care of, please continue your dancing and have a blast!" He smiled at the now relaxed customer's and the dancing did indeed continue.
Heero walked solemnly as he was dragged through the navy hallway into a large office complete with a mini bar of its own, a large blue couch, tables, television, and a large office desk located in front of a massive window. The guards seated him on a chair in front of the owner, and secured his hands behind his back with handcuffs.
The man looked angrily at Heero.
"And just what the fuck do you think your doing huh? That's over $3000's worth of drinks you smashed back there and then you just try waltzing out as if nothing happened."
"I didn't try to waltz out I was trying to catc-"
"It doesn't matter! According to my witnesses you were the one who swung at him first, so even if he was here you'd be up for most of the blame anyway."
Heero's jaw tightened in annoyance though he outwardly did not show it.
"Well? What the hell do you think you were doing huh? Coming in here to start a fight? According to my guards you aren't even past the required age to be here! I can get you into serious shit pal!"
Heero's stoic look remained unchanged.
"Well, what do you have to say for yourself?"
"I have nothing to say to you."
"Huh! Well I'm sure your lawyer will. Bruce call up th-"
"WAIT!" Anna barged into the room with a large group of people behind her. "Wait! Charlie, don't do anything rash, please! Hear me out for a second!"
"Anna? Babe what are you doing here I told you stay out till this is finished and-WHOA ok who are all of you?"
"His friends." Duo walked ahead defensively.
Quatre looked at the man in a furious manner. "Whatever he did I'm sure he has a good reason. And don't talk to my sister like that you love sick freak!"
Charlie looked at the blonde boy in confusion before breaking out into a sheepish grin.
"Anna's little brother right? Quatre? I've heard a lot about you. The name's Charlie. And for your information I'm not a love sick freak, I'm her boyfriend."
Quatre's look was one of obvious shock, looking at his sister in confusion he only received in apologetic smile.
Anna got closer to Charlie turning him away from their direction. Her voice was now lowered to a whisper.
"Sweetheart, remember I was telling you about some of my brother's friends I brought here? 10 to be exact?"
He listened carefully, nodding in remembrance.
"Yeah well he's one of them. Look I'm really sorry about the damage and everything. I'll pay for all of it just please don't get him into any trouble. He's not a bad person I know he has a good excuse for what he did. Please, he means well."
He couldn't help but smile at her pleading look.
"Did I ever tell you how cute you look when you worry about something?" She blushed at his comment and received a quick kiss on the lips.
Turning towards the crowd he took on a more professional stance and looked towards Heero.
"Well, it seems that your a friend of Anna's so I'm willing to let you off, free of charges."
Sighs of relief echoed through the room.
"But on one condition, you tell me why exactly you punched him in the first place. And it better be a good reason."
His look was now stern, showing that he was not kidding around. Heero merely looked at him with his same unemotional gaze.
"I'm not at liberty to discuss it with you."
"Not at liberty?! Wha-? Listen pal I'm letting you off free if you can just tell me the truth, is that so hard? What the hell do you mean your not at liberty did someone threaten you or something?"
Heero gave him a death glare that could send a grown man crying home. His expression clearly showed he did not want to be messed with or pushed around. His patience was running very short...
"Huh, fine. I'll let you off anyway but try a trick like that again and no relations will be able to save your ass, do I make myself clear?"
"Hn."
"Good. Now you may leave."
Heero got up and glared at the security guard, who immediately ran up and uncuffed him. No one said a word as he walked right past them out the door.
'sigh' "I'm so sorry about that Charlie, really I am, I prom-"
He silenced her with his finger.
"Don't worry about it babe. No hard feelings. He doesn't seem like the type to start a fight out of his own free will so I think he wasn't fooling around. And don't worry about the money I can take care of it, you don't have to pay a penny."
She smiled at him whole-heartedly and threw her arms around him, catching his lips in a passionate kiss.
Quatre seemed to be slightly embarrassed at his sister's action so he interrupted them with a polite cough.
"Um, well Mr. Charlie sorry about what I said before, no hard feelings. And thank you for your thoughtfulness. I just hope there is some way we can repay you."
"Just call me Charlie, and of course no hard feelings. You're all welcome back whenever you like, even your hotheaded little friend. There is no need to repay me, I haven't really done anything, but uh... you don't mind me dating your sister do you?"
Quatre smiled kindly.
"Of course not. I just wish she told me sooner so that I wouldn't have to have been so rash."
"So you have no intentions of charging Heero?" Hilde asked slightly suspicious.
"None whatsoever." Charlie's smile was honest to the heart.
"Um, you wouldn't happen to have a security tape would you? One that caught the fighting?" Everyone turned to Trowa's sudden question. The mood now more serious than before.
"Yeah, actually I think I do. Bruce, go fetch the VCAM film for sector 8."
The massive guard called Bruce exited the room and returned shortly with a black box. Charlie looked it over and handed it over to Trowa.
"Well there you are. A little movie entertainment, but uh I think you'd better not let your friend find out about it."
"Not a problem, Heero won't know. You don't need any copies for records do you?"
"Na, rather forget about the ordeal now that's its been forgiven. Well, make good use of it."
The rest thanked him appreciatively before exiting the office. Anna stayed behind, saying she would like to have a quick word with him. Duo patted Quatre on the back as they left muttering something that made Quatre blush furiously.
"Thanks again for everything Charlie, really I don't know how I can repay you. I was actually hoping you could come over for dinner tomorrow night, though it's not much."
She gazed up at his emerald eyes with violet ones of her own.
"Babe, like I said before you don't owe me anything. But I gladly accept your offer."
He leaned over, lips brushing her left ear affectionately.
"It means a lot more than you think."
He added huskily. She giggled as he began nibbling on her ear and kissing her neck.
"I should get going love, but I still have to thank you personally, so until I figure out what exactly I'll be giving you," she began running a finger down his jaw, "be a good boy." She gave him a quick kiss on the lips before heading out the door.
"Call me when you get home!"
He called after her and received a wave in return.
"God I love that woman. She always manages to have her ways with me." He smiled to himself before resuming his previous business.
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Bad bad Heero, always getting into trouble.Next chapter...the CONFRONTATION...DUN DUN DUN! Yay --, Please Read and REVIEW! I'll try and update as soon as I can! Toodeloo for now!