Disclaimer: I own no characters in this story… just the plot line…


Crystal blue eyes, dimmed of their usual sparkle, stared directly into the cold Prussian blue eyes across from her. Tears glistened and twinkled as the sun shined upon the two figures within the room. One trying to keep her emotions in check and the other feeling no emotion whatever so.

"I cannot force you to love me. I've always known that. No matter how much I wish you would, I know you don't. But the fact that you don't won't stop me from loving you." A sigh escaped from her lips as she looked down at the scattered papers on her desk.

"As much as I love you, I can't do this anymore. It… It hurts too much… and I'm tired. I don't have the strength to keep wondering if you'll ever return my feelings."

The girl pushed her seat backwards and stood to stand by the window. The sky was beautiful. Rays of pink, yellow, orange and red illuminated the scene, giving it an earthly glow. The irony of the situation was almost laughable… almost.

She closed her eyes, determined to finish what she had started. Taking a deep breath that gathered her sanity and wits, she began again.

"I'm letting you go. Not just emotionally, but physically as well. My contract is almost finished anyhow, so it wouldn't really matter anymore. I'm sorry." The last word came out as mere whisper as she practically ran for the door.

"Relena…wait…"

With her hand on the knob, she froze, afraid to turn back, yet unwilling to go on. Relena held her breath as she listened to his chair scrape backwards. Her heart pounded to the beat of his footsteps.

"Relena…"

"All I need is a sign. That's it."

Grasping her by the shoulders, he turned her around. Tilting her chin upwards, his head swooped downwards, connecting his lips to hers. Relena's eyes widened in shock for a moment before closing in relief.

"Is that a good enough sign as to how I feel for you?" he questioned as he pulled away.

Leaning her forehead against his, a smile broke out across her face.

"I love you, Heero Yuy."

The male smiled. "I love you too, Relena Darlian Peacecraft." He kissed her again before continuing. "How do you feel about making it Relena Yuy?"

All anyone in the hallway could hear were laughter and screams.

"She said yes!"

Claps could be heard as Noin, Zechs, Duo, Trowa, Quatre, and even Wu-fei sighed in relief.

"'Bout time." Duo muttered.

"Ditto!" was the reply… in and out.