Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Of Laptops & Love Letters ❯ Chapter 6 ( Chapter 6 )

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Of Laptops & Love Letters

Chapter 6

By: Penybright

The dimly lit apartment set the atmosphere for the unfolding plot. Four young men were seated around a folding table, three of them intently watching the braided one. Duo studied their faces, making sure he had their undivided attention. Pulling the others into his scheme would definitely make things easier. Heero didn't have a chance with all four of them working against... no, for him.

"As you all know, Heero was unable to attend our weekly poker gamed due to his new... occupation," Duo began. There were several snickers from various parties.

"I'm sure that it has come to all of your attention, that Yuy has some problems. Mainly in the relationship area. May I present exhibit A," Duo said, pulling out Heero's laptop with a flourish. He instantly had everyone's attention.

"Go ahead and look at some of the documents," he smiled. "I'm sure you'll find them quite entertaining. Personally, I never knew Heero had it in him to be a romantic."

The other pilots were floored, to say the least. There were various documents that contained detailed plans of possible date ideas. Other files were devoted solely to love notes, some of them epic. The odd poem or song was found as well. However, the most interesting detail, was who all the notes, letters, and songs were addressed to.

"So, who's in?" Duo asked casually.

"We're in," Quatre, Wufei, and Trowa chorused.

"All right, let us begin Operation Amour!"

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That evening, Heero found himself pouring over security documents. Lady Une had given Heero detailed schematics of Relena's current security, and the known problems they had encountered. It wasn't exactly the most fascinating reading material, but he wasn't about to overlook anything concerning Relena's safety. He had questioned Une about Relena receiving threats. She had told him not to worry about it. They were on it. He was just supposed to do his job. Heero explained to her that knowing about possible terrorists was his job. Lady Une reminded him of his place, and quickly dismissed him.

Thinking back on it, Heero didn't like the answers he had been given. Something was up, and he hated being in the dark. Without access to any of the gathered information or threats, he could do nothing. Placing the stack of security details on the desk before him, Heero sighed heavily. Running a hand through his messy bangs, he stood up. It was going to be a long night, and he would definitely need some coffee.

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The next morning, there was a brisk knock on Heero's bedroom door before it swung open. Relena stepped into the room and stopped dead in her tracks. Heero was standing in the middle of the room, noting but a towel wrapped around his waist. He blinked in surprise, water dripping from his wet bangs.

Relena had to shake her head and bring herself back to reality.

"I- I'm sorry. I didn't realize..."

Heero remained standing like a deer caught in headlights, a deep flush working its way across his face.

"Um... I'll let you get dressed, then we'll talk," Relena mumbled, blushing as she stepped out, shutting the door softly behind her.

"Damn," she breathed once the door was shut, fanning herself. The mental image of Heero in nothing but a towel almost caused her to swoon. But then, reality settled in.

"He'd never think of me in that way," Relena whispered. "I'm a friend, a ... mission," she stated sadly, heading downstairs.

"I just hope I can keep this up," she murmured worriedly.

After Relena shut the door, Heero remained standing rigidly still in the middle of his room. He blinked several more times before coming back to reality. It wasn't everyday that the woman of your dreams walked in on you while... Heero shook his head to clear it. Relena wanted to talk to him, and he didn't want to keep her waiting. She was an extremely busy woman.

Once dressed and downstairs, Heero found Relena at the front door. She was talking to a delivery man, who had a small package. Creeping forward silently, Heero listened closely to the conversation.

"May I ask who the package is from?" Relena inquired, curious.

The delivery man looked down at his clipboard.

"A Mr. Yuy," he replied, handing her the small cardboard box. Relena accepted it with a nod and a thank you. Heero watched her puzzled expression as she turned back into the foyer.

"Why would Heero send me something? He could just give it to me..."

Heero was wondering the same thing himself. He hadn't sent Relena anything. He didn't have any need to...

"Shit," Heero cursed, blocking Relena's way and attempting to snatch the parcel.

"Heero! What are you trying to do?!" Relena cried, pulling the slim box out of his reach.

"Relena, give me the package," Heero commanded evenly.

"Why? What is it?"

"Just give me the package, Relena."

"What are you trying to hide, Heero?" Relena questioned as she twisted away, pulling the box open. Heero, again, attempted to snatch the object away, but Relena dashed around a corner.

"Relena!"

Relena tipped the box, and a slim CD fell out. It was unlabeled, and plain. She looked at it quizzically, before tucking it behind her back as Heero reached around her.

"What's on the CD that has you so worried, Heero?"

Heero came to a dead stop. Relena watched in fascination as all color drained from his face.

"D- did you say... CD?" he choked out.

"I most certainly did," Relena replied, taking the opportunity to escape up the stairs to her room. She could have sworn she heard Heero make a small squeak before giving chase. Giggling, Relena sprinted into her room, slamming her door shut just in time. Quickly, she jammed the lock into the place, knowing Heero all too well.

"Relena, give me the disc," Heero growled.

"I don't think so. I'm going to find out what's on this CD that has you so worked up."

"Relena, don't. Please, just give me the CD. Please..."

Relena ignored Heero's pleas as she slipped to disc into her stereo. She pressed play, and prepared herself for what was to come. To say the least, it wasn't anything she had expected.

As Heero heard the first several beats of the music, he slumped to the carpeted floor. As his head thunked against the door, he had only one thought. Duo was a dead man. If he managed to live this down...

Relena listened in fascination the music of a guitar. She jumped slightly when Heero's voice came on, singing.

...When I wake up, well I know I'm gonna be

I'm gonna be the man who wakes up next to you

When I go out, well I know I'm gonna be

I'm gonna be the man who goes along with you

If I get drunk, well I know I'm gonna be

I'm gonna be the man who gets drunk next to you

And if I haver, well I know I'm gonna be

I'm gonna be the man who's havering to you

But I would walk five-hundred miles

And I would walk five-hundred more

Just to be the man who walked a thousand miles

To fall down at you door

When I'm working, yes I know I'm gonna be

I'm gonna be the man who's working hard for you

And when the money comes in for the work I'll do

I'll pass almost every penny on to you

When I come, oh I know I'm gonna be

I'm gonna be the man who comes back home to you

And if I grow old, well I know I'm gonna be

I'm gonna be the man who's growing old with you

But I would walk five-hundred miles

And I would walk five-hundred more

Just to be the man who walked a thousand miles

To fall down at you door

When I'm lonely, well I know I'm gonna be

I'm gonna be the man who's lonely without you

And when I'm dreaming, well I know I'm gonna dream

I'm gonna dream about the time when I'm with you

When I go out, well I know I'm gonna be

I'm gonna be the man who goes along with you

And when I come home, yes I know I'm gonna be

I'm gonna be the man who comes back home with you

I'm gonna be the man who's come home with you

But I would walk five-hundred miles

And I would walk five-hundred more

Just to be the man who walked a thousand miles

To fall down at you door

And I would walk five-hundred miles

And I would walk five-hundred more

Just to be the man that walked a thousand miles

To fall down at your door...

The music faded out to a blanketing silence. Relena's door began to slide open, and Heero hastily scrambled to his feet. He refused to raise his eyes from the floor, keeping his gaze locked there as he awaited his judgment...

~ Ah yes, Duo is one devious little monster, isn't he? Who knows what he has planned next? Only time will tell...