Title: Hooked
Theme + Number: #33 / First Impression
Genre: Introspective/General
Character/Pairing: Duo/Heero
Word Count: 369
Rating: PG
Summary: Heero leaves a memorable first impression.
Notes: Takes place during episode 8.
"So his name is Heero…"
I've seen some crazy people in my life, but this guy sure takes the cake. Hell, he takes the cake, the ice cream and the whole dang birthday party.
Never in my life have I found myself more interested in another person than in this kid. Or, as I now knew his name, should I say – Heero.
In the brief time I've known him; he's jumped out of a building without a parachute and reset his own broken leg. Not that I'm saying either action set well with me (they both were something I could have done without in my life) but it makes me wonder just what makes this guy tick.
At the current moment- he's racing against the clock to stop the detonation device on the base. A ten percent chance of success, which means a ninety percent chance of failure. Everyone else is counting on him, so who am I to be the odd man out?
"It's all up to you now. Go for it, Heero."
And just like every crazy stunt up until this point, sure enough- he pulls through. With 1:45 to spare, nonetheless. Always being Mr. Flashy, as usual- aren'tcha Heero?
"I gotta say, you're quite the guy- Heero. Way to go."
As the carriers take off, I look back- watching from the corner of my eye as I notice him climbing back up beside his Gundam. Sure, I can't tell much from this distance- but of all the reactions to having just saved the entire base, the nutcase seems to be pissed off about something.
I shrug it off, just gonna chalk it up to the way he ticks (Which, I still haven't quite figured out yet, mind you).
Finally, I see him board his carrier and take off, slowly lining up to follow mine. Smirking to myself, I lean back in the seat and prepare myself for the trip. Because of all the first impressions people have left on me throughout my fifteen years of life, Heero's is the only one that has left me desperately wanting to know more. I'm hooked, and there's nothing I can do about it but hang on for the ride.