Gundam SEED Fan Fiction ❯ The Heart Never Forgets ❯ Question ( Chapter 3 )
[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]
By: irishdragon 
Anime/Manga: Gundam SEED Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Hentai / Romance | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 04.26.2006 | Pages: 2 | Words: 2.2K | Visits: 207 | Status: Work In Progress
Anime/Manga: Gundam SEED Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Hentai / Romance | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 04.26.2006 | Pages: 2 | Words: 2.2K | Visits: 207 | Status: Work In Progress
Hi there. I’m back, and I’ve brought some fluff with me this time. This is a sequel of sorts to chapter 1, and is based off a conversation I had with Seigi over at NSG a while back about what would happen if Neo had not regained his memories. I decided to give it a try too.
Again, thanks for the reviews. And thanks to all the readers as well. Anyways, please read and review, and I hope you enjoy.
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Murrue lifted her bleary marigold eyes from the mountain of paperwork that was piled high on her desk. A soft sigh escaped her lips as the noticed the clock. It was already late, and she still had not finished reviewing and signing the papers that were sitting on the desktop.
The second war had ended just a few short days ago, and in addition to overseeing the repairs for the Archangel, she was also required to participate in the negotiations for the cease fire that were in the process of being worked out between Orb and ZAFT. That left little time for her regular duties as Captain of the battleship. She wished she could make all the papers disappear magically so she could climb into bed, but she knew that wasn’t going to happen any time soon.
And to make matters worse, the brunette felt like she was coming down with a cold. She winced as she took a sip from her yellow coffee mug, trying to ignore the scratchiness in her throat. “I’ve got to stay awake and finish this,” she mumbled under her breath as she took another sip of the warm beverage, hoping it would help fight her exhaustion.
She attempted to return her focus to her paperwork as she began to review the top sheet. She soon found herself distracted, her mind beginning to replay the events of the last battle. I thought for sure that when the Minerva fired its Tannhauser at us, that...that...but, he had....does this mean that he......., her mind raced as she laid her tired head on the smooth desktop. She was so lost in thought that she didn’t notice her door suddenly hiss open.
Neo slowly entered the room carrying a turkey sandwich and a soda. He hadn’t seen her at dinner, and no one else had seen her in several hours. He figured she must be starving by now. “Captain, here ya go. I thought you might be hungry,” he offered, setting the food and drink down beside her. A concerned expression washed over his scarred face as he noticed her tired and pale face.
“Huh? Oh Colonel, thank you, but I’m fine, really,” she lied, looking away from his gaze, determined to hide her exhaustion and illness from him. “I’m really not hungry right now.”
“Oh really?” He raised an eyebrow, as he moved over to look her in the eye. “You don’t look fine. You haven’t eaten in hours. Didn’t I tell you that you needed to relax more? Now, please, eat that,” he pointed over to the sandwich next to her. “I made it just for you,” he flashed his signature smile at her.
He did that? For me? Her heart began racing as she felt her cheeks grow warm. She cursed herself for reacting this way. “I...guess I could eat,” she smiled back at him, reaching over to pick up the sandwich. She winced again as she swallowed her first bite. She hoped that the blonde had not noticed the pained expression on her face.
“Hey, what’s wrong?,” the concerned look in his crystal blue eyes evident. “Please don’t tell me you’re okay,” he placed an arm around her petite shoulders, gently rubbing her back.
She sighed heavily. “It’s my throat. I think I’m coming down with a cold,” she stuttered between bites, as she took a drink of the cold soda, welcoming its cooling effect on her burning throat. She hated to admit it, she was hungry. I still can’t believe he did that for me, and he can see right through me too....just like....
“Well, you need to get your rest. As soon as you’re done eating, I want you to go to sleep. And I won’t take ‘no’ for an answer,” he pointed to the papers, “and those can wait until tomorrow.”
“But I...I need....,” she tried to argue with him. “I can’t just leave them because...because...I’ll get too behind on them, and then I’ll have even more work to do later. I...need to stay awake,” she protested, staring up into his blue eyes, hoping that he would understand.
Neo just shook his head. “Captain, you really need to take better care of yourself. I can finish those for you, but you need to get to sleep. We don’t want that cold of yours to get worse, now do we?”
“But....,” her stubbornness wouldn’t allow her to give up so easily.
“Shh,” he placed a finger over her lips. “Get to sleep now. I’ll do the paperwork,” he offered her his hand and pulled her out of her chair. “I’m gonna go get you some cold medicine, and I want you to be ready for bed by the time I get back,” he smiled as she made her way to her bathroom.
Murrue could not calm her racing heart as she put her pajamas on. Why is he doing all this for me, first the sandwich, and now...does this mean..that he....?, her cheeks flushed pink again as she looked at her face in the mirror as she finished getting ready for bed.
“Now take this,” he offered her a pill and a glass of water as she climbed onto the matress. “This will help you feel better,” he smiled at her as she took a sip of water to wash down the capsule.
“Why are doing all of this?” the auburn haired woman looked up at him, her voice just above a whisper as she laid her head on her pillow, her topaz eyes drowsy.
“Shh, now’s not the time for that,” he bent down slightly, placing a soft kiss on her forehead, smiling as he noticed that she had already drifted off to sleep. I did it because I love you. I hope you know that, he made his way over to her desk to begin working on the paperwork. It’s gonna be a long night, he inwardly sighed, careful not to wake the sleeping woman.
Murrue began to stir underneath the thin sheet that was covering her, awoken by the soft sound of snoring. She slowly opened her bleary eyes, blinking the sleep out of them. She gasped quietly at the sight of the Colonel slumbering in her chair.
He really did stay, and it looks like he actually finished all of that, she noticed that the pile of papers had been cleared from her desktop. That must’ve taken him all night, she glanced over at the clock on her nightstand. Already 7:00? I’m supposed to be on the Kusanagi to help Cagalli in an hour. I’m gonna be late, she quickly sprang out of bed and made her way to the bathroom to take a quick shower. I’ll let him sleep. He must’ve been up so late, she smiled, remembering how he had taken care of her last night. He was right though, that pill did help me feel better, my cold is mostly gone now, but it wasn’t just the pill, she blushed, as the warm water cascaded down upon her, washing her tiredness away.
I’ve got to find him and thank him for last night, Murrue made her way back from the cease fire negotiations, walking through the many corridors of the Archangel. She was about to head towards her room when she caught sight of the tall blonde walking towards her.
“Hi, Captain,” Neo smiled broadly, his ocean blue eyes twinkling at her. “I see you’re feeling better today.”
“Yes, thank you, Colonel, for last night,” she stuttered, averting her gaze from him, “for taking such good care of me. I...don’t know how to repay you for it,” her gaze was focused on the floor, not sure how to continue.
“It was no problem. I’m glad I was able to help, but don’t worry, you don’t have to repay me or anything,” he grinned, placing a hand on her delicate shoulder.
“How did you manage to get all that paperwork done?” She laughed, remembering how high the stack had been piled on her desk.
Neo chuckled, shrugging his shoulders. “I don’t know, to be honest. It took hours though. But I didn’t mind doing it. The night went be pretty fast actually. They shouldn’t be making you do all this. Don’t they realize how hard it is on you?”
“I guess not, it’s just part of the job,” the brunette woman sighed. “It’s hard on Kira and Lacus too. It’ll be over soon anyways. I think they’re almost done with the cease fire negotiations.”
“That’s good. Hey, I have an idea. How ‘bout another bath?” He winked at her, his cerulean eyes twinkling mischievously.
“What?” Murrue couldn’t help but blink. “You want to......to,” she stuttered nervously, her cheeks flaming hot.
“Oh,” he raised a blonde eyebrow. “I thought you liked the first one,” he chuckled at her nervousness.
“I...I..it was nice, but,” she averted her gaze again. “I have a lot of work to do.”
“Oh but, Captain, I took care of all of that for you, remember? Come on, you need to relax every now and then. I won’t try anything, I promise,” he placed an arm around her shoulder, leading her down the hallway to the onsen.
Murrue sighed in defeat. She had to admit, it was nice last time, especially when they...., her cheeks grew an even deeper shad of crimson as she remembered the kiss she and the Colonel had shared.
After making sure that nobody was looking, the pair quickly made their way into the small room. They settled into the steamy water, enjoying each other’s presence.
Murrue sighed softly, leaning her back up against the wall. “Colonel, can I ask you something?” She smiled nervously, her voice trembling slightly.
“Sure, go ahead,” he smiled reassuringly at the auburn haired captain.
“Why did you....take care of me when I was sick yesterday?” she stared down at the water as if it was the most interesting thing in the world.
“Oh, this again?” He couldn’t help but laugh at how anxious she was behaving. “Hey, don’t worry so much,” he moved closer to her, wrapping an arm around her lithe form. He surprised her when he tilted her chin up so that she was gazing into his intense crystal orbs. “Here’s your answer,” he gently pressed his lips to hers.
Murrue’s eyes shot open from the sudden sensation. He...does he..., her mind began racing as she soon found herself returning the kiss, the intensity growing as the exchange went on. Murrue had encircled her arms around his neck, deepening the kiss. The need for air soon arrived, and the two broke apart.
“I...I.....that was,” was all Murrue managed to get out, blushing furiously, her heart racing.
“That’s your answer,” he smiled. “Because I love you.”
“I...I..love you too,” her marigold orbs gazed into his azure ones. She blinked away the tears that had begun to brim in her eyes He wrapped her up in his muscular arms, her head resting against his shoulder as her arms encircled him. The new couple stayed that way for some time, basking in each other’s auras, thinking of what the future held for them.
A/N: That was fun to write. Me loves the fluff. Oh, and this will most likely have a sequel. I have a few other ideas floating around, but a sequel is in the works. Hope everyone enjoyed.
Again, thanks for the reviews. And thanks to all the readers as well. Anyways, please read and review, and I hope you enjoy.
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Murrue lifted her bleary marigold eyes from the mountain of paperwork that was piled high on her desk. A soft sigh escaped her lips as the noticed the clock. It was already late, and she still had not finished reviewing and signing the papers that were sitting on the desktop.
The second war had ended just a few short days ago, and in addition to overseeing the repairs for the Archangel, she was also required to participate in the negotiations for the cease fire that were in the process of being worked out between Orb and ZAFT. That left little time for her regular duties as Captain of the battleship. She wished she could make all the papers disappear magically so she could climb into bed, but she knew that wasn’t going to happen any time soon.
And to make matters worse, the brunette felt like she was coming down with a cold. She winced as she took a sip from her yellow coffee mug, trying to ignore the scratchiness in her throat. “I’ve got to stay awake and finish this,” she mumbled under her breath as she took another sip of the warm beverage, hoping it would help fight her exhaustion.
She attempted to return her focus to her paperwork as she began to review the top sheet. She soon found herself distracted, her mind beginning to replay the events of the last battle. I thought for sure that when the Minerva fired its Tannhauser at us, that...that...but, he had....does this mean that he......., her mind raced as she laid her tired head on the smooth desktop. She was so lost in thought that she didn’t notice her door suddenly hiss open.
Neo slowly entered the room carrying a turkey sandwich and a soda. He hadn’t seen her at dinner, and no one else had seen her in several hours. He figured she must be starving by now. “Captain, here ya go. I thought you might be hungry,” he offered, setting the food and drink down beside her. A concerned expression washed over his scarred face as he noticed her tired and pale face.
“Huh? Oh Colonel, thank you, but I’m fine, really,” she lied, looking away from his gaze, determined to hide her exhaustion and illness from him. “I’m really not hungry right now.”
“Oh really?” He raised an eyebrow, as he moved over to look her in the eye. “You don’t look fine. You haven’t eaten in hours. Didn’t I tell you that you needed to relax more? Now, please, eat that,” he pointed over to the sandwich next to her. “I made it just for you,” he flashed his signature smile at her.
He did that? For me? Her heart began racing as she felt her cheeks grow warm. She cursed herself for reacting this way. “I...guess I could eat,” she smiled back at him, reaching over to pick up the sandwich. She winced again as she swallowed her first bite. She hoped that the blonde had not noticed the pained expression on her face.
“Hey, what’s wrong?,” the concerned look in his crystal blue eyes evident. “Please don’t tell me you’re okay,” he placed an arm around her petite shoulders, gently rubbing her back.
She sighed heavily. “It’s my throat. I think I’m coming down with a cold,” she stuttered between bites, as she took a drink of the cold soda, welcoming its cooling effect on her burning throat. She hated to admit it, she was hungry. I still can’t believe he did that for me, and he can see right through me too....just like....
“Well, you need to get your rest. As soon as you’re done eating, I want you to go to sleep. And I won’t take ‘no’ for an answer,” he pointed to the papers, “and those can wait until tomorrow.”
“But I...I need....,” she tried to argue with him. “I can’t just leave them because...because...I’ll get too behind on them, and then I’ll have even more work to do later. I...need to stay awake,” she protested, staring up into his blue eyes, hoping that he would understand.
Neo just shook his head. “Captain, you really need to take better care of yourself. I can finish those for you, but you need to get to sleep. We don’t want that cold of yours to get worse, now do we?”
“But....,” her stubbornness wouldn’t allow her to give up so easily.
“Shh,” he placed a finger over her lips. “Get to sleep now. I’ll do the paperwork,” he offered her his hand and pulled her out of her chair. “I’m gonna go get you some cold medicine, and I want you to be ready for bed by the time I get back,” he smiled as she made her way to her bathroom.
Murrue could not calm her racing heart as she put her pajamas on. Why is he doing all this for me, first the sandwich, and now...does this mean..that he....?, her cheeks flushed pink again as she looked at her face in the mirror as she finished getting ready for bed.
“Now take this,” he offered her a pill and a glass of water as she climbed onto the matress. “This will help you feel better,” he smiled at her as she took a sip of water to wash down the capsule.
“Why are doing all of this?” the auburn haired woman looked up at him, her voice just above a whisper as she laid her head on her pillow, her topaz eyes drowsy.
“Shh, now’s not the time for that,” he bent down slightly, placing a soft kiss on her forehead, smiling as he noticed that she had already drifted off to sleep. I did it because I love you. I hope you know that, he made his way over to her desk to begin working on the paperwork. It’s gonna be a long night, he inwardly sighed, careful not to wake the sleeping woman.
Murrue began to stir underneath the thin sheet that was covering her, awoken by the soft sound of snoring. She slowly opened her bleary eyes, blinking the sleep out of them. She gasped quietly at the sight of the Colonel slumbering in her chair.
He really did stay, and it looks like he actually finished all of that, she noticed that the pile of papers had been cleared from her desktop. That must’ve taken him all night, she glanced over at the clock on her nightstand. Already 7:00? I’m supposed to be on the Kusanagi to help Cagalli in an hour. I’m gonna be late, she quickly sprang out of bed and made her way to the bathroom to take a quick shower. I’ll let him sleep. He must’ve been up so late, she smiled, remembering how he had taken care of her last night. He was right though, that pill did help me feel better, my cold is mostly gone now, but it wasn’t just the pill, she blushed, as the warm water cascaded down upon her, washing her tiredness away.
I’ve got to find him and thank him for last night, Murrue made her way back from the cease fire negotiations, walking through the many corridors of the Archangel. She was about to head towards her room when she caught sight of the tall blonde walking towards her.
“Hi, Captain,” Neo smiled broadly, his ocean blue eyes twinkling at her. “I see you’re feeling better today.”
“Yes, thank you, Colonel, for last night,” she stuttered, averting her gaze from him, “for taking such good care of me. I...don’t know how to repay you for it,” her gaze was focused on the floor, not sure how to continue.
“It was no problem. I’m glad I was able to help, but don’t worry, you don’t have to repay me or anything,” he grinned, placing a hand on her delicate shoulder.
“How did you manage to get all that paperwork done?” She laughed, remembering how high the stack had been piled on her desk.
Neo chuckled, shrugging his shoulders. “I don’t know, to be honest. It took hours though. But I didn’t mind doing it. The night went be pretty fast actually. They shouldn’t be making you do all this. Don’t they realize how hard it is on you?”
“I guess not, it’s just part of the job,” the brunette woman sighed. “It’s hard on Kira and Lacus too. It’ll be over soon anyways. I think they’re almost done with the cease fire negotiations.”
“That’s good. Hey, I have an idea. How ‘bout another bath?” He winked at her, his cerulean eyes twinkling mischievously.
“What?” Murrue couldn’t help but blink. “You want to......to,” she stuttered nervously, her cheeks flaming hot.
“Oh,” he raised a blonde eyebrow. “I thought you liked the first one,” he chuckled at her nervousness.
“I...I..it was nice, but,” she averted her gaze again. “I have a lot of work to do.”
“Oh but, Captain, I took care of all of that for you, remember? Come on, you need to relax every now and then. I won’t try anything, I promise,” he placed an arm around her shoulder, leading her down the hallway to the onsen.
Murrue sighed in defeat. She had to admit, it was nice last time, especially when they...., her cheeks grew an even deeper shad of crimson as she remembered the kiss she and the Colonel had shared.
After making sure that nobody was looking, the pair quickly made their way into the small room. They settled into the steamy water, enjoying each other’s presence.
Murrue sighed softly, leaning her back up against the wall. “Colonel, can I ask you something?” She smiled nervously, her voice trembling slightly.
“Sure, go ahead,” he smiled reassuringly at the auburn haired captain.
“Why did you....take care of me when I was sick yesterday?” she stared down at the water as if it was the most interesting thing in the world.
“Oh, this again?” He couldn’t help but laugh at how anxious she was behaving. “Hey, don’t worry so much,” he moved closer to her, wrapping an arm around her lithe form. He surprised her when he tilted her chin up so that she was gazing into his intense crystal orbs. “Here’s your answer,” he gently pressed his lips to hers.
Murrue’s eyes shot open from the sudden sensation. He...does he..., her mind began racing as she soon found herself returning the kiss, the intensity growing as the exchange went on. Murrue had encircled her arms around his neck, deepening the kiss. The need for air soon arrived, and the two broke apart.
“I...I.....that was,” was all Murrue managed to get out, blushing furiously, her heart racing.
“That’s your answer,” he smiled. “Because I love you.”
“I...I..love you too,” her marigold orbs gazed into his azure ones. She blinked away the tears that had begun to brim in her eyes He wrapped her up in his muscular arms, her head resting against his shoulder as her arms encircled him. The new couple stayed that way for some time, basking in each other’s auras, thinking of what the future held for them.
A/N: That was fun to write. Me loves the fluff. Oh, and this will most likely have a sequel. I have a few other ideas floating around, but a sequel is in the works. Hope everyone enjoyed.