Another year goes by, in that time many things have happened. Her brother and sister-in-law had welcomed a girl at the beginning of the year. Her niece who they had decided to name Rebecca Lynn. Her three year old nephew, Ryan Nicholas happens to be the spitting image of his father. Rebecca has her mother's eyes and her father's hair color. She finds them both so adorable. Heero on the other hand, isn't so sure at times. At the end of every duty of babysitting, her fiancee would be left in a nervous state. Her nephew being the most hyper, rambuctious person he has ever met. Calming Heero down afterward always proved to be a hard thing to do. At those particular times, he would question them wanting kids. She would reassure him every time that even if it would; no doubt get stressful, it would be worth in it in the end.
Within the two years; beside attending school and work, she had started taking the necessary steps to planning her wedding. Before meeting Heero she had been accustomed to doing things her way. She had been very independent. She still is in most ways. However; after meeting him, she had toned her ambition down quite a bit. She hadn't thought the change in her attitude had been a bad thing. Before meeting him though, she knows that kind of change would have bothered her. She had started taking sewing, cooking/baking, and cake decorating classes. She wanted everything to turn out splendidly, that is why she took those courses. She would be marrying the love of her life. The last thing she would want is a disaster to occur. She had the pattern picked out, how the cake would look and what it would consist of.
She is working on decorating the cake. Quietly enjoying the moment as a good song comes on.
Go on go on
Leave me breathless
Come on echo...
Hey..yeah...
The daylight's fading slowly
But time with you is standing still
I'm waiting for you only
The slightest touch and I feel weak
I cannot lie, from you I cannot hide
And I'm losing the will to try
Can't hide it (can't hide it), can't fight it (can't fight it)
So go on, go on, come on, leave me breathless
Tempt me, tease me, until I can't deny
This loving feeling (loving feeling)
Make me long for your kiss
Go on (go on), go on (go on)
Yeah...
Come on
Yeah...
Her foot is tapping to the rhythm of the song. ' Hmph...I think I will make one of Heero's favorite fruits'. She knows he is the doorway watching her. He has been for the last few moments, since he arrived home.
And if there's no tomorrow
And all we have is here and now
I'm happy just to have you
You're all the love I need somehow
It's like a dream
Although I'm not asleep
And I never want to wake up
Don't lose it (don't lose it),
don't leave it (don't leave it)
So go on, go on, come on, leave me breathless
Tempt me, tease me, until I can't deny
This loving feeling (loving feeling)
Make me long for your kiss
Go on (go on), go on (go on)
Yeah...
Come on echo...
Heero takes that verse as an invitation. Silently moving toward her. She is so engrossed in her task again. She doesn't feel his presence approaching; until his arms are around her stomach, and his head on her shoulder. He breathes in her scent.
And I can't lie
From you I cannot hide
And I've lost my will to try
Can't hide it (can't hide it), can't fight it, (can't fight it)
So go on, (go on) go on, (go on), come on, leave me breathless
Tempt me, tease me, until I can't deny
This loving feeling (loving feeling) Make me long for your kiss
Go on, (go on) go on, (go on)
come on, leave...me breathless
She takes her finger and lightly scrapes the bowl. Tasting it, she finds it to be the perfect combination. 'He is going to love this...It's not too sweet or sour...It's just right' Seeing her pleased expression, his curiosity and humor kick in. He decides to tease her. Turning her around to face him, he grabs a small amount of the mix, smearing it on her lips. His eyes acquire a mischievous gleam at her stunned expression. Taking her hand in his and holding it, (1). He lowers his head, and starts licking the concoction from the corners of her mouth. She licks her lips, getting rid of a little of the dessert's cream. The next moment he is pulling her in a deep kiss.
Go on, (go on) go on, (go on)
come on, leave...me breathless
He wraps his arms around her. She hooks her arms around his neck, as the song finishes. They completely forget about the cake.
The day is rapidly approaching. With Heero's help, they have decided to where ceremony will take place, etc. They pick Baby's Breath, Irises, Roses and Orchids for the bouqet and flower arrangement. They picked great romantic songs. They decide to have the ceremony in spring. Outdoors, in the park behind that is the church. They have picked simple gold bands; that have their names engraved on the outer side. The ceremony date and forever on engraved on the inner side. She has managed to keep her wedding gown and accesories hidden from her persistent fiancee. Heero has decided to go with the traditional black and white tux. Her brother is suppose to be arriving any minute. With the nupitals; a month away, they have decided to pay a visit to their father, with Heero in tow.
Upon arrival at the Peacecraft residence; they are met with their mother, who tightly embraces them. Tears in her eyes. It has been four years, since Relena has last been here. For; Milliardo, it has been even longer. She tells them that their father had passed away years ago. His grief and regret had gotten the better of him. She tells them, that despite how he had treated them, he had loved them dearly. She tells them his last words had been that he loved them, and that if, he could have seen them one last time. If he had been given the chance, he would have reinstated them and welcomed them with open arms.
They were his only children. But not knowing; if they would have agreed, through his living trust. He had left his assets in his wife's name, so she could do what she sees fit. Milliardo is comforting his sister, as Heero stands feet away, giving them semi-privacy. During this time, their mother introduces herself. "Elizabeth Peacecraft." "Heero Yuy...I'm Relena's fiancee...We are getting married next month." She smiles at him. She gets a genuine aura about this young man when it comes to her daughter. "Well, welcome to the family." "Thank you, ma'am." He tells her kissing her hand. Their mother tells them that she has hired an attorney that specializes in probate law, and he is currently inside.
She takes them inside to meet him. The man turns out to be no older than Relena and Heero. He walks right up to Relena. He takes her hand in his, kissing it. "Trowa Barton, it's a pleasure." "She's already taken." Trowa looks to the man with the same hair color as his. The man has a frown on his face, and is sending him a warning. The man has a possessive look in his eyes. He reinspects her hand, noticing her engagement ring. He looks to the man once again. "Do forgive me; sir, my lady." Looking at her he continues. "It is a shame but no suprise one such as beautiful as you is spoken for...If you were unattached at this moment, I would gladly pursue you."
Her brother and mother laugh at the attorney's obvious jest; despite his apparent attraction to Relena. Heero is turning red from anger. While Relena herself is flushed from embarrasment, due to Heero witnessing another man's bold display. She quickly sees the laughter and attraction intermingled in Trowa's eyes. She starts to laugh at his humor. In that previous moment, Relena knows she had found an honest, loyal life long friend. "Trowa, I have a proposition for you." "Fire away, gorgeous."
Trowa's current remark pushes Heero's buttons. He is coming Trowa's way; but is quickly intercepted by Milliardo, before he can do bodily harm to the lawyer. "Rather than my brother, having to walk me down the aisle and be the best man...I am wondering; if you would as to be so kind as to stand by my fiancee, during our ceremony." "I would consider it an honor and privilege." Trowa replies bowing, hoping to goad Heero in another reaction. The previous attempt didn't go unnoticed by the lawyer. Her fiancee is far too easy to rile. Because of this, he knows he will find much entertainment from the man. Trowa is one to be easily amused, due to his relaxed nature.
"Trowa; how is it you are a lawyer, you clearly aren't any older than me." "Nothing but studying...It helped that I graduated at the top of my class." "Impressive." "And you, my lady?" "Well; Heero and I graduated with honors last month...I have a major in Anthropology and Sociology...Heero in literature." "I see...I am impressed, you no doubt got two majors in four years?" "Three, it had been a lot of hard work and time consuming; but it had been worth it." "What do you plan to do with those degrees?" "Since I really can't travel, because of Heero and wanting to start a family...I am hoping to start interning as a social worker." Heero can't help the jealousy that is swelling in his heart at their unmistakeable connection.
Hearing her words, doesn't help him any. Although, he doesn't address the issue with her, nor will he. Her plans leave him feeling as if he is hindering her life in some way. That her being with him is somehow preventing her from being her best, reaching her upmost potential. It leaves him with wanting to try harder to prove himself to her. If he had been thinking straight; he knows he doesn't need to prove anything to her and his thoughts are fool based. Relena turns to Heero, who has been more quiet than usual. Looking at him, the image of a little lost boy comes to her mind. She identifies the hurt, jealousy, and unworthiness of her in his eyes. Diffusing his attempted rationalization, she puts her head on his chest. She won't let him, leave her after all their time together. Her right arm around his waist. "Nothing is more important to me than you...And no other man can ever take your place." She whispers. He puts his head on hers; beyond grateful for her reasurrance.
She is so nervous. The day has finally arrived. All the prepartions she had worked so hard on for the last year, will be on display. Within the next couple of hours, she will no longer be Ms. Relena Peacecraft. She knows she can do this. She is hopelessly in love with this man. She is not about to get cold feet now. Yet in the last four years; she hasn't let the idea that, she is making a lifelong commitment sink into her brain. The negative thoughts are washed away by positive ones. Sharing a life with him, bearing his children, growing old with him warms her heart. The butterfiles in her stomach instantly vanish. She has the feeling Heero isn't as affected. The saying appearances can be deceiving totally skips her mind.
Heero has been up since before dawn. The anticipation of wanting to commit to her; since the moment they met now has his stomach in knots. Now that the moment is here; he isn't sure if he can go through with marrying her. No; he has to, it would be beyond unfair to her, if he didn't. He couldn't leave her in tears. He loves her too much to ever conceiving doing that. Besides; from the instant he saw her, he has been hopelessly in love with her. No other woman could ever replace her. This thought running through his head, and his emotions take over, quickly calming his nerves.
Once he is fine, he stops trying to cause a grove in the rug by his pacing. "It's about time, Yuy." Heero throws Trowa a dark look, who only has an amused look. Milliardo is wearing an exsperated expression. "I don't see what you are so nervous about, Yuy...If I were to be the one to marry Relena...The last thing I would be feeling would be nervousness...I would consider myself extremely blessed." Before the incident can escalate; Milliardo once again plays mediator. "Heero, its time for you to get ready or you really will be late." He informs his future brother-in-law, holding the tuxedo up.
He is now standing at the altar. He sees that everything in place. The tents for the reception are set up 50 feet away. The festives are to immediately follow the ceremony. As he is standing there, he is wondering what kind of dress she made. Knowing her, it is something traditional. He will find out in twenty minutes, when the ceremony officially starts. The organ starts up. The sudden elation he feels is barely containable. Trowa knows he has to fulfill his responsibility as best man, for Heero looks like he is going to hyperventilate.
He doesn't get the chance though, for just as he is about to she appears with her arm hooked in her brother's. Trowa becomes speechless, along with Heero. He has never seen her look more beautiful. During all the time; they have been dating, she has never affected him this way. Sure; she could make his heart race. And everytime he would look upon her, it was like he was seeing her for the first time. He would always experience this feeling with her. But this is the one time she would ever be able to make him feel as if his heart has stopped.
No wonder she hid the dress. It is simple; yet she had managed to make it elegant for an occasion as this. It has a shimmering quality to it. The dress reaches her ankles. She embroidered the edge of the dress with a pattern of small blue flowers. The same around the edges of her sleeves. A garland of marigolds and poppys are on her head. A veil connected to it from the back is hanging down. In his eyes, it makes her look like a woman of noble blood during the Medieval era. As she is walking up the aisle; all the nervousness she had felt that morning, now seems ridiculous.
She has never seem him more handsome. Knowing that he is standing there with anticipation and love in his eyes, reassures her she is doing the right thing. As her and her brother make it up to the altar, Milliardo hugs and kisses her cheek. Seeing the tears in her brother's eyes, she wipes them away. She reaches up kissing his cheek, telling him she loves him. As he is handing her over to Heero; she looks at him with a expression, and smile that say no matter what she will always belong to him first. She turns to her fiancee with absolute love and complete sincerity. He simply takes her hand as they face the priest, who has started talking.
The ceremony is halfway through when the priest announces it is time for the vows to be exchanged. Nervous, he will make a fool of himself. Heero starts with his.
Relena,
I never believed in true love and destiny;
but the moment I looked upon you.
I knew I had been wrong.
Like an angel,
you opened this fool's eyes.
Now that I know you,
if I say love isn't the greatest thing there is.
I would consider myself a fool once again.
What I am saying is that,
I want to keep experiencing this emotion with you.
I want for us to grow old together,
to be able to look back at all the memories we created.
I can no longer imagine my life without you.
I don't know what I did to deserve you or your love,
but I will show you everyday that I am grateful for it.
I will be a man worthy of you.
And no matter what comes our way;
I will be fine as long as I face it with you.
I loved you when we met.
I love you now;
and as each day that comes to pass,
I will grow to love you even more everyday.
You are the love of my life;
and I wouldn't want it any other way.
My heart, my angel.
He picks up her hand, gently putting the ring on his finger. She can tell his anxiety is gone. He sees nothing but love in her eyes.
Heero,
God gives a person what they need;
at the moment he feels they need it.
A person can't live a life of total solitude.
A person needs love in their life;
at one point, in some form.
I found that in you,
in just the right time.
You entered my life,
when God had intended you to.
I like to think his reason;
he sent you to me is,
so that I can stay by your side day by day.
Until we are old and breath our last breaths.
And like a circle, my love will have no end.
It connects our yesterdays; with our present,
and interwine with our future.
Love is gentle, kind, and forgiving.
It has no end.
If there is one thing I have learned;
since meeting you, it is that
God meant for me to be with you.
And you to be with me.
No one can tear us asunder;
if we aren't willing for it to occur.
You are the man that was meant for me.
I love you.
You are my soulmate.
As she is putting the band on his finger. He smiles at her reassuringly. Even though; her vow had gotten a little long winded, she can tell by his expression that he appreciated it. The sincerity of his love reflecting in his eyes; lets her know that, not only did her words touch his heart, but his soul as well. The priest proclaimed the ceremony to be over, after asking if anyone objected to the union. Heero's arms instantly went around her back, as he pulled her in for the most passionate kiss they would ever share. Instead of the first dance being reserved for Heero; it goes to Milliardo, followed by Trowa. "All I have to say is congraulations, beautiful...The better man one." She laughs at his evident teasing. She kisses his cheek, as she sees Heero coming their way. As the song ends, she winds up in Heero's arms. As another song starts and they look at each other; the world for them stops.
There's a new sun arisin'
(In your eyes) I can see a new horizon
(Realize) That will keep me realizin'
You're the biggest part of me
(Stay the night) Need your lovin' here beside me
(Shine the light) Need you close enough to guide me
(For all my life) I've been hopin' you would find me
You're the biggest part of me
Well
Make a wish, baby
Well, and I will make it come true
Make a list, baby
Of the things I'll do for you
Ain't no risk, now,
In lettin' my love rain down on you,
So we could wash away the past,
So that we may start anew
(Rainbow) Risin' over my shoulder;
(Love flows) Gettin' better as we're older
(All I know) All I want to do is hold her
She's the life that breathes in me
(Forever) Got a feelin' that forever
(Together) We are gonna stay together
(For better) For me, there's nothing better
You're the biggest part of me
Well
Make a wish, baby
Well, and I will make it come true
Make a list, baby
Of the things I'll do for you
Ain't no risk, now,
In lettin' my love rain down on you,
So we could wash away the past,
So that we may start anew
Oh
More than an easy feelin',
She brings joy to me
How can I tell you
What it means to me?
Flow like a lazy river
For an eternity
I've finally found someone
Who believes in me,
And I'll never leave
Oh
Oh, not to doubt now
Mmmm, make life grand
Well
Make a wish, baby
Well, and I will make it come true
Make a list, baby
Of the things I'll do for you
Ain't no risk, now,
In lettin' my love rain down on you,
So we could wash away the past,
So that we may start anew
(Beside me) Need your lovin' here beside me
(To guide me) Keep it close enough to guide me
(Inside of me) From the fears that are inside of me
You're the biggest part of me
(Forever) Got a feelin' that forever
(Together) We are gonna stay together
(Forever) From now until forever
You're the biggest part of me
You're the life that breathes in me
You're the biggest part of me
Mmmmm
You changed my life
You made it right
And I'll be a servant to you
For the rest of my life
You're the biggest part of me...
He picks her up, holding her against him. "Heero, everyone's watching." "Let them, I have every right to do this, at this moment." To silence her, he kisses her senseless. The song made perfect sense for them. In their relationship, neither is the dominant one. If one of them would be considered the dominant partner; it would be Relena. Only because Heero loves her, enough to want to please her in any way he can. However, he does express his masculinity during the action of making love. He is always the aggressor in these situations, for he initiates it and maintains control of their actions. It will always stay this way. Relena doesn't mind that she is the passive one in these occurrences.
The most beneficial gift they receive is from his mother-in-law. Not only did she reimburse them for the wedding; she gave them a sum of money that will allow them to live, more than comfortably for an undetermined number of years. Thanks to her present, they can now afford a honeymoon. Even though, they had been saving money, between the two of them within the last two years. Paying for their wedding left them a little on the negative side, but they would get by. They have each other, and money isn't everything. Things could only look up for them. Although, life can disrupt even the most faithful, loving of partners. True love always finds a way to make everything turn out to have a fairytale ending.
(1)- exactly the way he took hold of her hand in Blind Target, before almost kissing her.
Breathless is by the Corrs.
Biggest Part of Me is by Ambrosia
