The sun entered through the window. Although it was not invited, it acted as if it was. It entered Lyra's room with ease and lit up her face which she screwed up in a vain attempted to block out it's light. She opened her eyes, and looked over at the fuzzy red numbers of her clock. 6:20am they read. Lyra closed her eyes again and pulled the quilt up over her face. She was on the brink of sleep when a loud noise came from the room next to hers. She sat up in a flash. Her highly trained scenes were on full compasity . Her first instinct was to check on the Windsinger.

She closed her eyes and cleared her mind of all conscious thought. She could feel the machines parts as if they were her own. Her mind entered the control panel, and searched for any sign of intrusion.

"All systems Green." She muttered to no-one in particular, when she realised that there was absolutely nothing wrong with her Gundam.

"Who are you talking to?" Came a snide voice from the door way. Lyra looked up and saw Dr. J standing there, his eyebrow arched and his eyes on her chest. Instinctively, Lyra pulled the covers up to her chin.

"Get out!" She yelled. Dr. J complied, a smirk now appearing on his face.

"Are you alright?" Asked Quatra, who had watched the whole scene from his bedroom which was opposite hers

"Uh yeah," She replied, "I'm fine."

Quatra nodded and smiled at her, "Breakfast will be ready at 8.30."

"Thanks," Smiled Lyra.

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At 8.00am, Lyra walked down the stars, her boots making hardly any noise. She entered the kitchen and slid herself into one of the unoccupied chairs.

"Morning," Smiled Quatra.

"Morning," Was a yawned reply, "Where's Duo?"

"Still in bed," Answered Wufei, "The lazy baka."

"Oh," Said Lyra, "So you do talk then?" A bright smile appeared across her pale face.

Wufei humped, and picked the newspaper off from on the table.

"Little One," Said Trowa, as he strolled casually through the kitchen door "What are you cooking?"

"Eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, toast." Replied the very busy Quatra.

"Do you want some help?" Offered Lyra, "I mean, seeing as you've been so nice to me, and all."

"You can wake Duo up." Said Heero in his usual monotone.

Wufei chuckled, "Yeah, I'm sure even an onna like you could do that."

"Hai," Answered Lyra, causing the all to stare, she was just standing up to leave, when she said, "Oh, Chang? Ever call me 'women' again, and you won't be able to move without a wheelchair for at least a month."

With that said, Lyra stalked off. Quatra was trying not to laugh, busied himself turning over the bacon. Trowa lowered his head and allowed a small smile to grace his features. Heero sat as he had before, as if nothing had happened. Wufie was bright red.

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Lyra knocked very softly on Duo's bedroom door. "Duo?" She murmured. On hearing no reply, she opened the door and let herself in. She stood dead still for a moment or two, waiting for her eyes to adjust to the poor lighting that filled the room. She saw a small bundle lying under the bed cover. She creeped over to it, and pocked it once in the shoulder.

"Duo," She said, "Duo, wake up.

" Lyra pulled the covers down a little, so she could see his face. What she saw, almost made her breath catch in her throat. Duo looked like a little angel. His braid was coming loose so wisps of hair framed his face. I

t was taking all of Lyra's restraint not to steal a kiss from this sleepy beauty. She pocked him again. The lump that was inevitably Duo murmured something, then rolled over so his back was to the intruder.

Smiling a little, Lyra creped down to the end of the bed, took the corners of the cover in her hands and pulled. The covers came flying off, revealing Duo in his boxers.

This time, Lyra's breath did catch in her throat. Duo's eyes fluttered open. He looked around, and focused on the tall object that stood at the foot of his bed.

"Hey!" He yelled, covering himself up, "What are you doing?"

Lyra, who was laughing, tried to compose herself. "I was waking you up, but now that's done, I'll tell you that breakfast is ready." She turned to leave, when she felt a hand being placed on her shoulder.

"Thank you." Said Duo, right in her ear. His husky voice sending chills to race up and down her spine.

"Your welcome," She replied, turning to face him. Duo moved his hand from her shoulder, and slid it down to her waist, being shortly joined by the other hand. Lyra wrapped her arms around Duo neck. They both leaned in, readying themselves for what they both knew was about to come. The leaned nearer and nearer. Their eyes were barely slits now. They were so close, that Duo could still smell the toothpaste on Lyra's breath from last night. Their lips almost met, when..

"Duo, Lyra! Get down here!" Rang through the house, breaking the trance that held them captive. They both jumped a step back from each other, both blushing ferociously.

Lyra mumbled something about breakfast being ready before making a hasty retreat. Duo stood in the exact same place, "Shit" He muttered, "I was soo close!"

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Five minutes later, Duo made his way downstairs. There, everyone was enjoying breakfast.

"Gee," Said Duo in mock anger, "Thanks for waiting."

"You were taking too long." Said Trowa.

Lyra kept her eyes averted, so she wouldn't capture Duo's gaze.

"You alright, Lyra?" Asked Quatra, concern dominating his voice, "Your bright red." Lyra looked up, and accidentally caught Duo's eye, causing her blush even more. "Uh..yeah," She lied, "I'm fine."

Duo sat down next to her, but didn't say anything. Wufei, who was sat opposite them, was making careful note of his comrades behaviour.

'What's wrong with them?' He thought, but didn't voice.