Disclaimer: I don’t own Gundam Wing but the lipstick is mine! *holds up exploding tube of lipstick* It really works. Again, you can find this at the Onitna Incorporated Store near you!

A.N. I know it’s been a while. I’ve got finals coming up… *wipes sweat from brow* I’ve never studied so much in my life! I’ve got a story from Alablast called Kagome’s Diaries up under my name. You should check it out. Hilarious. I’m going to need a lot of reviews too if you want to see any more of it. Check out the Surgeon General Warning. That’s my own personal touch… *silences falls over the crowd* *lower lip trembles* It wasn’t that bad was it??? Anyway I apologize for the wait, but I’ve been trying to sort through my fic and answer all the question you’ve asked and if I don’t think I can I most likely will in the sequel. And yes there will be one. Unfortunately, I can’t post Catherine and Trowa yet, but the votes are in! *glares at all the readers* REVIEW!!! For those of you have reviewed… *smiles charmingly* Thank you. If you did review I apologize for not answering but I forgot who I’ve answered and who I didn’t. Gomen! Now onto my tale!



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She glanced over her shoulder watching the irate form of Heero.

"You owe me."

"Nani?"

"For the lipstick. I really liked that shade." She stuck her bottom lip out in a pout as she glanced up at him. He wasn’t buying it but he still leaned forward his attention riveted on the lush red item in question.

"I hate it when you wear lipstick. Your lips don’t look right and taste like…"

"Paste?"

"They don’t taste like Relena and I want to taste Relena." He corrected.

"It’s still expensive."

"You put it on again and I’ll do exactly the same thing."

"Heero Yuy, is that a threat?" She asked sarcastically.

"Yes." She reached into the small purse that hung off of her shoulder digging around until she found the long black tube. She pulled the top off and was pressing the red stick up when it was snatched out of her hand. She glared at Heero as he held the lipstick out of her reach, accidentally pressing a small black button on the side. (1) The stick exploded, splattering red ink all over his clothing and hand. She swiftly gathered her skirt in one hand and took off running.



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She twisted her head to glance at the intruder, smiling sheepishly.

"Hey, Duo. What have you been up to?" She greeted as two strong arms lifted her from the lid and placed her back on the edge of the tub.

"I actually made breakfast for you. I figured we could have a nice long talk afterwards." He answered bending over her foot. She clenched her toes tighter as he pried the keys loose. Once they were free he tossed them over his shoulder not even watching as they landed in the hallway outside. Leaning back on his heels, he gazed up at her the cobalt blue eyes hardening, as she froze surprised at the ruthless scrutiny. "One you promised me."

"I never promised to talk," She shook her hands making the cuffs clink together. "While handcuffed, Duo."

"I’ll let you out," He held up a finger wagging it at her disapprovingly. "On one condition. We talk first."

"That’s not fair! I’m at a disadvantage!" She said starting her loud protest.

"Then you’ll have no problem seeing things my way." He grinned, running two fingers up her ankle stopping just below a large bruise. "I’m sure you would be more comfortable sitting down." He paused watching a hopeful expression light up her face. "So, you might want to make the discussion short." He finished turning away from disappointment and hurt that replaced the previous expression.

"What do you want to talk about?" She asked abruptly. He grinned up at her, wagging that finger in her face as he stood. She frowned at knowing she couldn’t rip it off and flush it down the toilet with her hands, yet.

"Breakfast first, babe." He teased picking up the tray.

"I don’t want to eat. I want to talk. Now." His grin grew wider as he selected a piece of toast.

"Duo Maxwell! If you don’t start talking, I swear as a…" She trailed off as the toast was rammed in her mouth. She briefly considered spitting it back out in his face. He hastily backed up, out of her spitting range. She glanced down at the various substances already staining her floor. She really didn’t want to add disgusting saliva covered morsels to the cleanup so she obediently took a bite. She found it almost impossible to chew with the whole piece of bread halfway in her mouth. Casting a pleading glance toward the God of Death she waited motionless. Gingerly, he crept forward ready to dodge at any moment and removing the extra toast from her mouth.

"Duty to society, I will beat some sense into…" She quickly chewed and swallowed the next obstacle keeping her from who she really wanted to chew out. " That overgrown hair-filled scalp…" In between the sporadic shoving of food into her mouth she managed to say the following.

"Containing moldy remains of what used to be brain but clearly got knocked out years ago. Leaving the half-witted jerk that is digging a bigger hole for the braided baka by not only duct taping me when I CLEARLY left for a reason and then dumping me on a shuttle. And not only did you insult not only me but also the entire female population, with your snide remarks and half-baked ideas. Including not only mistreating a valuable business partner, who owns the land the business is on but manages the books, by locking her up in a bathroom and then forcing food down her throat!

"Denying her not only of the basic rights granted by law to me but insulting my intelligence as well with the misconception that a little TALK is going to make it all better. DUO MAXWELL, YOU HAVE JUST BEEN WARNED. IF I AM SUDDENLY NOT FREE FROM THESE IRRATING CUFFS, YOU WILL KNOW THE MEANING OF PAIN.

"LOTS AND LOTS OF PAIN!!! And it will occur, SOON. Consider it a promise." She threatened staring him down with chilling eyes. She was past angry.

Way past it.

Duo glanced at her face. He wasn’t sure whether or not she really intended to make good on her threat, but he didn’t want to push his chances.

Too much.



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"They’re on the southside of the park feeding the ducks."

"How long have they been there?" The tall blond asked quickening his pace.

"Fifteen minutes and forty-five seconds." Was the Chinese’s immediate reply. And I thought I had it bad.. Zechs thought before he caught a glimpse of violet hair belonging to his obsession.

"I suggest we spilt up. It’s better to deal with one instead of both of them." He advised, receiving only a small head nod from the Preventor.

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He glanced at her again. She had given up on threatening him after it hadn’t worked the past fifty times. His ears were still ringing with her last threat. I never knew my Hilde could be so creative. He studied her face. The soft bluish-black hair that was sticking to her neck in a strange windblown appearance, from the wildly shaking of her head as words spewed out of her lips. That’s exactly what she is. My Hilde. And she’s finally back. He grinned not at all surprised when her eyes sprang open glinting dangerously.

"Duo Maxwell…" He cut her off before she could start, grasping her forearms as he crushed her lips under his. Marking his territory.

Hilde started to panic. She couldn’t breath with the bruising kiss Duo was giving her. She twisted violently underneath him feeling the last of her oxygen leave her lungs. His violet eyes grinned devilishly at her as the sweet flow of oxygen filled her lungs. Her bright blue eyes widened in surprise as her nose was crushed even further. He’s giving me his oxygen… Aww… Gross!… But kinda sweet… Okay, it’s really sweet. Really romantic. At least hearing or reading about it would be but to experience it… She grimaced as more of the spearmint scented breath filled her mouth as she greedily sucked it in. I hate spearmint! That’s the last time I buy him anything at the store with spearmint in it.

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Wufei waited until the backs of Zechs and Noin disappeared behind the trees before turning to the woman seated on the small park bench.

"Sally…"

"What do you want?" She asked sharply.

"To talk. What’s wrong?" Can’t you tell me? Tell me what you told Noin. Just say it to my face, please Sally. He mentally begged.

"Wufei, I need to know exactly what we are." She turned away from him gazing over the pond. "Where I stand with you."



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"You left." Those two abrupt words and the harsh tone hurt Noin more than a mobile suit could. An accusation of betrayal lurked under the surface slightly covering the raw pain she had caused him.

"I did." No use in denying it, he knew. She knew. Sally knew. Wufei knew. The rest most likely knew by now, as well.

"You’re coming back?"

"I don’t think so…"

"Why not?"

"I stuck by your side Zechs. Throughout the whole war, even after you had disappeared I knew you were still out there somewhere and I clung to that and to you. But it’s over. The war. Your whole now, Zechs. You don’t need my support anymore. You can get the same if not more support and love from another. It’s time for me to let go."

"I’m whole because I do have you. I don’t want you to let go. I don’t want another’s love. Your ‘clinging’ is the only thing that keeps me whole. You’re my glue, Noin. If you let go then I fall apart." His blue eyes begged with her as he stopped gazing down at her. "Don’t let go."

Noin wrinkled her nose as his words passed through her head. Glue? He thinks of me as glue… Gross! At least he still wants me near him… But what will he do if I don’t give in so easily. He can’t really expect me to go back with him after a little talk does he?

She glanced up at those blue eyes her resolve slowly turning to mush. Do this fast, Noin. Before you do cave in. "I can’t Zechs." His eyes turned mournful as he raised a gloved hand pushing away her bangs.

"Are you sure?" He asked his face turning serious. No! Zechs! Don’t let me do this! Stop me, knock some sense into me! Zechs, please!!!

Shut up! This is for the best. You’re his glue, alright. You’re making him stick to the floor. You’re holding him back. You’re slowly rotting him away from the inside out. I thought you cared for him. Prove it and let him go!

She nodded her head biting her lip to keep herself from crying out as he removed his hand shooting her one last sorrow-filled glance before turning and walking away. She stood there just watching as his posterior disappeared from her view. Missing him already. She didn’t even notice when the tears started to fall from her eyes or when her knees collapsed underneath her. She did notice when the scream of fear, loss, frustration, and raw pain tore from her throat rising above the clucking of the ducks and soft murmuring of the pedestrians that strolled through the park.



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When he finally released her she sucked in a deep breath her whole body trembling slightly. When she eventually calmed down she leveled a glare at Duo.

"You, mister, have some explaining to do."



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