When I got to lunch the next day Wufei was at the table with a stupid little grin on his face.

"Hey, what's up with him?"

"Oh, nothing really. He just asked Relena out and she said 'yes'."

"Is that all. WHAT?! Congrats Wuman. So, when is the big day?"

"Friday. By the way I heard you are going out for track and field."

Glaring at Quatre. "Funny. He startled me. He came back and startled me again at 11:00. Then he gave me a ride home."

"Really, why?"

"He said he was driving by and saw me closing up."

~*~

Lunch passed quickly and I was once again solving a math problem on the board. The problem was placed a little higher on the board so I had to stretch some causing my shirt to go up slightly. I could hear some one clear their throat then a female voice offer a cough drop and some giggling. As I took my seat I discovered that it was that Noin girl who was giggling. Zechs had his head buried in his notes. It was slightly disappointing because it was one of the few times I actually had a chance to look at him without being obvious.

After school I went to meet Sister Helen at the mall. Once at the mall I made a slight detour at the music store. My favorite band, Weszt, has a new CD out. Standing in line to make my purchase, I spied Zechs walk up to stand behind me.

"Hey."

"Hey." I would like to state for the record that I did not jump.

"You don't have to work today?"

I was called to the counter by the cashier. After I made my purchase I responded to his inquiry. "No, I'm here to help Sister Helen."

Suddenly there was a glass shattering scream, "DUO!!"

Any conversation with the guy of my dreams ended right then and there. I was swarmed by eight jovial kids.

"Oh, there you are!"

"Sorry, I wanted to pick up Weszt's newest." I handed the bag to Sister Helen.

"Are you going to introduce me to your friend?"

"Uh?" I turned to see Zechs holding Mei. "Oh, sorry! Sister Helen this is Zechs. Zechs this is Sister Helen."

"Pleasure to meet you."

"Likewise, Ma'am."

"I'm Mei."

"Nice to meet you." He shook the hand she presented to him.

"Mia is not here." At that statement I looked around and Mia wasn't there.

""Why not?"

"She's sick."

Taking pity on him I informed him on just who was sick. "Mia is her twin sister."

"Oh."

"Who's ready to go to the playground?" A round of cheers of 'me' went up.

"Come on Mei." I reached to take her from Zechs.

"I don't want to!" She tightened her hold on Zechs.

"You have to we are leaving and I'm sure Zechs doesn't want a monkey hanging on him all day."

"I can carry her to the playground. I don't mind." With the incredulous look I gave him he added "really".

"Just a warning she may never let go."

"I'm not worried. I can be very persuasive."

True to fashion when we arrived at the playground Mei would not let go. He walked away a bit. After he whispered something to her he set her on the ground and she took off into the playground. Walking up to me he sat down on the bench reserved for the parents.

"You have to tell me your secret."

"It's simple, I told her a secret."

"In that case, I wish I had secrets."

"You don't have secrets?"

"Not really and the few that I do have would not interest a four year old."

"Why don't you just make one up?"

"That would go against my life's motto."

"Which is?"

"I may run and hide, but I never tell a lie."

Before he could respond a greeting and his name was called out causing us both to turn. Two girls and a guy were walking toward us. The girls, I recognized as Hilde and Noin. I have no clue as to the identity of the guy.

"Hey guys."

"What are you doing at the playground?"

"I was talking to Duo while I was waiting for the three of you. Oh, how rude of me. Duo this is Hilde and Trowa and Noin. Guys this is Duo."

"We have a few classes together." I felt it necessary to mention to Noin.

"That…" A loud thump made me turn and check on the kids. Mei was on the ground crying her heart out with Pete circling. "Excuse me." I went to get Mei. As I picked her up Pete continued to tell Mei that he was sorry and that it was an accident, "it's okay, Pete. Go ahead and go play." He dashed off.

I carried Mei back to the seats. Setting her on my lap I asked, "Where are you hurt, Sweetie?" Her crying subsided into body racking sobs.

"Here." She pointed to her knees. I kissed each one. "Here." I kissed each palm. Then she pointed to the back of her head, I kissed there. Then she began to point in various areas. I kissed them until the third one and started to tickle her all the while saying, "You don't hurt there you just want kisses." I then kissed her face all over. She was laughing so hard her breaths were coming in short gasps/

"Stop! Stop!"

"What was that?"

"Stop! Please!"

"Okay, I accept your surrender. Now, go play." She ran off and I noticed some curious looks from Zechs and his friends. I must admit I was so wrapped up in Mei that I completely forgot about them.

"Duo, you are going to make some girl very happy."

"Doubtful."

"Duo." Some strange cephalopod creature came walking toward me.

"Q didn't I warn you that if you eat all of that octopi that you will turn into one."

"Very funny. How do you get them off?"

"Release!" They all let go and ran back to the playground.

"You all have 10 minutes and then we are leaving."

"Ahhh…"

"Q this Zechs, Hilde, Noin and Trowa. This is Quatre." Various forms of hello were said to Q and Q returned them.

"Zechs we have to go."

"Alright. It was good running into you especially since I got to meet that little girl. It was nice to meet you Quatre."

We all said goodbye. Then Qbean freaked. "That's him!"

"Who?"

"Trowa!"

"The gymnast?" He nodded frantically. "Is he gay?" Another nod. "Then, what is stopping you?" He went pale. "Never mind." I knew the reason because it was the same one I had if I knew Zechs was gay.

"Alright, Maxwell kids line up." Once everyone was present and accounted for we made our way home. Q stayed at the mall to do some shopping.