Something More
by Helen
"Ohayo Heero!"
My neighbor looks up and waves in greeting.
A year... Already it's been a year since I moved here. And yet, I still remember that fateful day when his sapphire eyes first met mine.
With that thought, a smile crosses my face.
On that day, I chose to become his friend.
It was difficult, for he was far too entangled and encased within his introverted self.
Far too used to the comfort that solitude offered.
But, I wanted him to know that I can offer comfort as well.
~*~*~*~*~
That one morning in the cafe was the first time I saw his smile. Hidden behind his coffee cup, but still there nonetheless. It was then I knew he became my friend.
But then, when had that grown into something more?
Slowly... subtly... it somehow grew... and I was unable to stop it.
I didn't want to.
I wanted something more.
~*~*~*~*~
Dinner was delicious, since Heero is such an excellent cook. Wish he could cook for me all the time.
The clock chimes, signalling the late hour, signalling the time for me to leave.
He walks with me to the front door, opening it and whispering, "Oyasumi nasai."
On impulse, I wrap my arms around his shoulders. Thanking him silently.
I had fallen... fallen deeply.
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