Heiress to the Stars

Episode 6: Family Ties That Bind and Dinner

Disclaimer: Reaffirming that I don't own Gundam Wing.

Relena returned that night completely drained. Melanie was so bouncy it set even Day Star on edge. Relena went to bed soon after getting back. Melanie stayed up all night singing and polishing Day Star. Later she retired to bed sleeping only a few hours and got up in time for their daily lessons without feeling exhausted. She followed Relena to the first class.
Duo winked at her as she sat down beside him. A beautiful blush spread across her face. She turned her head away when everyone else came in to try and cool her blushes. Worry creased her brow when Relena sat next to her.
"Are you all right?" she whispered softly.
"Yeah, just tired Melanie."
"You need to stop then."
"No, it will be all right."
"Now class," the teacher said as he walked in. "We have a new student today, Miss Melanie Silver."
Everyone stared at Melanie. Some giving her dirty looks. Melanie wondered what the glares were for. Shrugging she didn't care. Her eyes were for a chestnut haired baka. Her mind drifted towards what she would wear for their date that night. The teacher droned on and on about stuff she already knew about. Her home schooling made her far more advanced in schooling than these people. In actuality she was a senior in High School. Something hitting her made her snap out of her musings. It was a note. Carefully she hid it from the teacher and read it.

Melanie,
You might want to pay attention or you'll be late for our dinner date tonight.

A low chuckle escaped her. Quickly she scribbled something down and threw it at him. He read it quickly.

Duo,
Don't worry about me just worry about yourself. And what is it with these girls here? I wasn't here five minutes, and they were glaring at me.

He scribbled something back and threw it back. She read it over.

Melanie,
They know about us is all I'll say. And what do you mean not to worry about you? I'll always worry about you.

Melanie blushed a pretty shade when she read that one. Duo winked her way again.

Duo,
Duo stop winking at me like that. You've got me already.

It went on like that for a few more rounds of throwing it back and forth until it finally stopped like this.

Melanie,
That's right mine now and forever.
Duo,
Keep that up and it will be your last date ever.
Melanie,
Oh come on Melanie you know you couldn't kill me.
Duo,
Why's that?
Melanie,
I'm to cute.
Duo,
You maybe cute Duo Maxwell, but I am prepared to make your life hell.
Melanie,
You can try, my love.

That stopped the entire thing causing Melanie to go a shade of purple. The teacher was finally done and Melanie pretended to write something in her notebook. Then left with the rest of the class. Since their class room was in the mansion that they lived in Melanie dodged everyone and ran to her room. She threw her books on her desk and went to her closet to attempt to get dress. Relena came in to see Melanie throwing clothes all over the place trying to find something to wear.
"Melanie?"
"Relena you have to help me please."
"The great assassin can't find something nice to wear for dinner?"
"Relena," she protested. "Help me please."
"All right."
Relena walked into the closet. Duo's favorite colors were black and red. Carefully she went through the closet and finally picked something out. Handing the clothes to Melanie, and without having to say something she vanished before Relena's eyes only to be followed by the sound of a slamming door. When the door opened Relena was shocked at what she saw. Before her stood a woman bathed in grace and beauty. Her dress was simple, but it caught the assassin's grace perfectly. The red dress was a spaghetti strapped dress. The shirt flowed out at the waist and ended at her knees. She wore black high heeled sandal that strapped over her feet and around her ankles. Melanie was blushing a cute shade of pink. Her waving dark brown locks flowed down her back and some over her shoulders. Her eyes glittered in the dim light. If Relena had believed in reincarnation she would of sworn in her old life she would of been a temptress.
"Well?"
"Duo's going to die."
"Is that good or bad?"
"You've never been on a date before have you?"
"No, it wasn't allowed where I come from."
"That's kind of sad, but you're here and you will enjoy yourself."
"Yes, ma'am."
Melanie mock saluted the princess.
"Now get out and enjoy yourself."
Relena watched the hesitant assassin leave the room to join her date for dinner.

At the Restaurant.

Duo sat fidgeting at the table for two in the back. He was wearing a black pair of dress pants and shoes. His shirt was a long sleeved one that was red. The tie he wore was black. (of course normal Duo attire) The childish smile on his face was wavering when he looked at his watch. It was getting close to that time. His waiter came in leading a beautiful creature behind him. Duo gawked in dumb founded manner. He got up and pulled her chair out for her and helped her sit down.
"You look beautiful Melanie."
"Thank you," she whispers shyly. "You look very handsome."
She swore she saw him blush but in this dim light it was hard to tell. They went through their meal talking about menial things until other couples began to dance on the dance floor. Duo offered his hand to her.
"Dance with me beautiful?"
"I'd love to."
They got up and danced together until Melanie got tired of it. The waiter informed them that Mr. Winner had paid for everything. Duo was shocked but went with it remembering that he owed Quatre big time for this. He took Melanie outside, and they got into the limo and Duo told the Driver where to go. Then ended up on the beach. Duo watched her as she stared up at the moon for a moment then took of her shoes and played in the water without getting her dress wet. A soft smile played on his lips as he watched her. She slowly came back. Situating herself to sit in between his legs so she could rest against Duo's strong chest.
They sat like that for some time until Melanie tensed in his arms.
"What is it Melanie?"
She got out of his grasp and stood up and took on a fighting stance as much as the dress she wore allowed. They were surrounded.
"Hello daughter."