Chapter six:

"Do you like it?"

She jumped and looked at Heero with a big smile, "You scared me, and yes I do like it."

"Have a seat," he said as he held a chair out for her.

"Thank you." She sat down and watched as he walked around the table and sat down himself. The two began eating what the cook had made for them. "So, how was your day?"

"Excuse me?"

"How was your day?"

"Fine."

"That's it?"

"Uh, yeah."

"Nothing interesting happened? Have you decided what you're gonna do when you get the Winner Estate?"

"Yes I have."

"May I ask what you have decided? You're not going to kill any of them are you?"

"No, I'm not going to kill them."

She let the air out that she didn't even know she was holding. They ate in silence for the rest of the meal.

When they finished, Relena said, "So uh, Duo told me that you steer the ship most of the time."

"Yeah."

"Well, um, he let both Hilde and I steer it earlier. It was quite fun."

"Come on we're going," Heero said as he stood up and held out his hand.

"Going where? Are you going to yell at Duo? Please don't, I asked if I could."

"We're going to the steering wheel. You said you liked it right?"

She smiled humongously. "Yeah I do," she replied as she got up and took his hand. He led her to the steering wheel and placed her between him and the steering wheel.

"Do you remember where to put your hands?"

"Isn't it right here and here?"

"Yeah it is. Wait don't move it quite like that. Let me show you." He stepped closer so his chest was touching her back, and he placed his hands on top of hers. "Move it like this," he whispered into her ear, which sent chills down her spine and caused her to shiver. "Are you cold?"

"Yeah a little bit." He stepped away which she didn't like until she felt something being placed over her shoulders and realized he had put his jacket on her. He waited till she slipped both of her arms through the sleeves before resuming his position. "Aren't you cold Heero?"

"I'm fine. I'm used to this weather."

"Are you sure? We could go inside if you want."

"No, I'm okay. Are you warm now?"

"Yes. Thank you. How long have you been a Pirate?"

He sighed deeply. "You know, I've lost track." She started to giggle. "What's so funny?"

"It's the way you answered it. It was cute."

"Cute?"

"Yes cute. When you were younger, did you dream about being a Pirate?"

"Why do you keep asking me all these questions?"

"I just want to get to know you. That's all."

"Are you a spy?"

She started laughing. "No I'm not a spy. Just a very curious girl. So, did you always dream of becoming a pirate?"

"A little, but I didn't take it seriously until the Royal Army slaughtered my family." "Oh. I'm so sorry! I didn't know!"

"How would you?"

"I- I- I don't know. I'm sorry for what they did to you."

"It wasn't you fault."

"Still, I feel responsible."

"Don't"

"I'll try."

"It's getting late. Let's go back inside."

"Okay. It is quite cold out here."

"So, you haven't told me much about yourself." Heero said as they walked back inside.

"What's there to know?"

"Like what you always dreamed of doing."

"It's actually coming true."

"Hmm? What do you mean?"

"I always wanted to sail the seas with Pirates. I love it. The water's so calming and so far everyone I've met has been really nice."

"They better be."

"Thank you."

"For what?"

"For taking a spoiled, rich princess and her maid on an adventure of a lifetime."

"Umm, you're welcome."