Heero woke up with a start. 'It's 6:00 p.m. Now what in hell's name was I supposed to do?' He scratched his head and then it hit him. Realizing that he had a date, he immediately jumped into the shower.
Five minutes later, he emerged, wrapped in a towel. He shook his head, sending droplets of water flying in all directions and started humming while trying to select his wardrobe for the evening.
Dr. J heard him and smiled. 'Heero? Humming? He must be really happy about the mission.' Boy was he wrong about that.
Heero combed down the last strand of hair sticking out and smiled. 'Annie, you are one hell of a woman.'
Heading downstairs, he called out to Dr. J. "I'll be gone for a couple of hours, Dr. I have a date."
"Very well, young man. Just as long as you don't forget your mission."
MEANWHILE�
Relena was rushing through her apartment. "What to wear�what to wear�hmm�AHA! THIS ONE!" she cried, withdrawing a simple sky-blue dress with a plunging neckline and silver trimmings.
She had barely finished putting the last touches of her make-up and putting on her shoes when the doorbell rang. "Hold on! I'll be right there!"
She opened the door and gasped to find 'Josh' standing there. He was dressed in a white tux and he had a bouquet of roses in his hands. (A.N: This would make a really good image ~_^)
'Good Lord, he's so handsome! If only he weren't a terrorist, I would� Hey, now! Where in hell did THAT come from?'
Heero could hardly keep from staring at the beautiful woman in front of him. His eyes kept roving over her and he blinked several times. 'God, if this is a dream, don't let me wake up just yet!'
She had swept up her hair and she wore minimal make-up that brought out the starry gray of her eyes. The dress seemed to cling to her curves like second skin and he was having a hard time not staring at the neckline of her dress. It was extremely low and he could see the valley of her breasts and�
Heero coughed abruptly and handed her the roses. "These are for you, Annie. You know, I gotta say, you look absolutely�BREATHTAKING�"
Relena blushed and replied, "Thanks. You look pretty damn hunky yourself, Josh."
"Well, shall we go?" Heero held out his arm and she took it. Hand in hand, they walked out of her apartment.
MINUTES LATER�
Relena found herself loosening up with 'Josh'. He had chosen a restaurant that overlooked the Hudson River. It was built like that of a ship's deck and the whole setting was very much romantic. Each of the tables were dimly lit by candles and a group of musicians played sweet music.
Heero realized that he was truly enjoying himself with Annie. He wondered briefly if she would understand his secrecy and his being a terrorist. But all the while, he kept looking at her from across the table. The low candlelight seemed to outline her features, casting a seductive glow on her.
He stood up, and offered a hand to her. "Care to dance?" He chuckled at the shocked look on her face. "What's wrong?"
Relena smiled and replied, "Nothing. It's just that no one's ever danced with me before, except my brother. He was my prom date, you know," she continued, accepting his outstretched hand.
"Well, then I consider this an honor to be the second man to dance with you, Annie." Heero led her to the center of the 'deck' and started to sway in time to the music. He held her close and suddenly heard her humming to the music.
"Annie?"
"Josh, that was what I sang during my high school play. I was Eponine in 'Les Miserables' and I sang that," Relena smiled, leaning her head on his strong shoulder and continued to sing softly.
"On my own, pretending he's beside me�And all I see is him and me forever and forever�"
"Annie�"
She looked up, into his blue depths, and felt herself slowly drown. Inside, Relena's thoughts were in turmoil. One part of her was cheering her, saying that he was slowly falling into her trap. Another part of her was telling her that she was wrong to trick him.
"You have the most beautiful voice I've ever heard."
"Thank you, Josh. You're very sweet and considerate to say that."
"And such a lovely mouth that shapes your words. A lovely mouth any man would die to kiss�" Heero bent his head lower and brushed his lips against hers, feeling her tremble in his embrace.
At the contact of his lips on hers, Relena felt her legs turn to mush. 'How can this happen to me? I'm falling for the enemy,' she desperately thought to herself.
'To hell with that!' a voice inside her screamed. 'Forget what you were supposed to do and KISS HIM BACK!'
"Josh, we have to stop this," she whispered, pulling out of his embrace.
Heero looked at her, confused and disappointed. "Why, Annie?"
"Well�b-because�well�we don't really know each other," Relena stumbled, looking for the right words.
"Alright, Annie. I understand. Let me drive you home," Heero smiled. 'All in good time Heero,'
AN HOUR LATER�
Heero was standing in front of Annie's room, waiting while she fumbled for her keys. Before she went in, she stepped up to him and kissed his cheek. "I had a really good time, Josh. Thank you."
"It was all my pleasure, Annie. But someday, when you least expect it, I may want to tell you how I feel for you," Heero replied, kissing her hand.
"Goodnight, Josh." Relena closed the door of her room, suddenly feeling her heart palpitate faster than whenever she had too much coffee.
"Oh, God! What is wrong with me?" she asked herself aloud. 'Relena, the basher of all sap and romance, has finally fallen for someone.'
