by space chick

Relena groaned as Hilde tightened the strings of her corset. "God, what women did to look beautiful. It’s torture."

Hilde sighed. "Well it was your idea that we go to the costume ball as courtesans."

"I think it’s a good idea, no matter how weird it feels having my waist squeezed down to nineteen inches," said Middi as she pulled the strings on Catherine’s corset.

"Your waist is only twenty four inches to begin with," hissed Sally as Catherine pulled on her corset strings.

The girls burst out into laughter at Sally’s remark. They were all in Relena’s bedroom getting ready for the annual costume ball that was held in the Sank Kingdom. Tonight was also Relena’s twentieth birthday. She had restarted one of the old traditions that had been stopped when the Alliance had ruled. They had all decided to do something to shock the guys and dressing like courtesans of old. Elegant dresses made of fine fabrics lay across the bed.

"To say nothing of the least, the corsets create some cleavage. I say the guys will be surprised don’t you think?" asked Hilde with a grin on her face. Her blue eyes sparkled with laughter.

"I should say so. I can imagine Quatre now, his face will go at least three shades of red," Sally snickered.

"And won’t Heero be in for a surprise," Middi said slyly as her eyes went over to Relena.

"I don’t think the "perfect soldier" will be expecting that," said Catherine as she picked up her dress of pale yellow brocade.

"What exactly did you have in mind when you suggested this Relena?" asked Hilde.

Relena blushed a little. "Well…"

"You’re trying to get him into bed, aren’t you?" asked Middi with a grin. "No wonder. I would too if you didn’t want him and I didn’t have Trowa."

"Relena, you little schemer. I never knew you had it in you," said Hilde with admiration.

Relena’s blush deepened. "Well so what. I’m going after what I want. Not all of us are lucky enough to get the men that we want into bed. But tonight none of them will stand a chance against us," she said with determination.

"You got that right," stated Sally. "I’ll give Wufei the night he will never forget."

The girls laughed again and began to put on their dresses. Relena’s dress was a pale rose color, Hilde went with a deep sapphire blue, Sally went with crimson red, Catherine’s was a pale yellow, and Middi’s dress was ice blue.

"How did you get Duo to come Hilde?" asked Middi as she fastened the back of Relena’s dress.

A naughty little smile came over her face as she began to tell the others how she got Duo to come to the ball and dressed as a nobleman.

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Across the expansive lawn in the large guesthouse, the five Gundam pilots were getting ready. None of them had been able to weasel out of it.

"So Heero, what did Relena do to make you come to the ball and dressed like that?" asked Duo as he slipped the loose fitting shirt over his head.

Heero didn’t answer. He glowered at the braided American across the room.

"Oh come on Heero. I want to know," Duo said with a grin. He wasn't at all fazed at the look Heero was sending him. He had seen it enough times over the past five years for it not to make him cower.

Heero growled. He knew Duo wouldn’t leave him alone until he said something. And Relena had banned him from killing anyone tonight. "She held a gun on me and threatened to run away to a place I wouldn’t even find her," he muttered under his breath.

Duo’s eyes widened and then he burst into laughter. It bounced off of the walls to echo throughout the house. He wiped his eyes as tears began to form from laughing so hard. He ignored the black look Heero was sending him. "Boy, she got you. And she got you good," he said between gales of laughter. "The "perfect soldier" bested by a woman who barely reaches your shoulder." He fell to the floor unable to stand up anymore.

Trowa rolled his eyes. Wufei snorted with disgust. And Quatre shook his head. They had all been forced to dress as nobleman or else.

"Trowa how did Middi talk you into coming to the ball and coming dressed like that?" asked Quatre as he pulled on his fine black leather boots.

"She threatened to break the security codes on the security system that Heero and I installed at Preventer Headquarters. And she also said that she would skewer me with one of Catherine’s daggers," Trowa said flatly.

Duo continued to roll about on the floor laughing.

"How did Sally get you Wufei?" asked Quatre.

"That woman! She cheated in poker so she could do this to me. I should have never promised I’d do anything if I lost. That woman will regret doing this to me. This is injustice!" Wufei shouted at Quatre.

Quatre looked at him with shock. He looked at Heero and Trowa. "You guys were all threatened and tricked into this," he said as he shook his blond head. "Catherine just asked me nicely."

Duo stopped laughing and the other three just stared at him. But Duo’s laughter soon returned when he looked at the shocked faces of the others. "You guys have been had," he snickered.

Wufei glared at him. "And Maxwell, how did your woman get you to do this?" he snapped.

Duo stopped laughing and sat up. His face went as red as a stop sign. "None of your business," he said indignantly.

"Come on Maxwell, you laughed at our expense. We want to hear what she did to you," Wufei said with a nasty smile when he noticed Duo’s bright red face.

Duo shook his head. "Nope."

"Come on Maxwell. It couldn’t have been that bad. Or we could always ask her what she did," Wufei said with amusement. He was enjoying Duo’s obvious discomfort.

"And I’m sure she would just love to tell people what she did to the God of Death," Trowa added with a smirk.

Duo paled. He knew if they asked Hilde, she would gloat the whole time while revealing every little detail. He would never be able to live it down. He knew he wouldn’t live it down if he told them either. He swallowed. "Fine," he grumbled petulantly and crossed his arms over his chest.

"We’re waiting," said Heero. He was enjoying Duo’s predicament as well.

Duo glared at the smirks that were coming from Heero, Wufei, and Trowa. Quatre was the only one who wasn't making him tell. "She handcuffed me," he mumbled.

"Where did she handcuff you?" Wufei smirked as Duo’s face got redder and redder.

"She handcuffed me to the bed," Duo grumbled.

"Is that all she did?" prodded Heero.

Duo looked up at them. "You guys are enjoying this aren’t you?" he hissed. His cobalt eyes narrowing on the three of them.

"Immensely. Now out with it," said Trowa as he crossed his arms.

"She handcuffed me to the bed and proceeded to do a striptease! Is that what you wanted to hear?" Duo snapped.

Quatre’s face reddened. "She did that?"

Wufei, Trowa, and Heero burst out into laughter.

Duo yanked on his cape that he was supposed to wear. His face, still red. "It’s not funny! See how you guys would react being kept in a state of…and not being able to do a damn thing about it!" he snapped again.

Wufei held onto his stomach. "Maxwell, you’re so weak," he said between gasps of laughter.

Duo growled. "Shut up!"

Quatre couldn’t stop from blushing. Even at twenty, things like this made him blush. And Duo talked a lot about it, especially when he was drunk. He cleared his throat. "You guys we should probably get going. We don’t want to be late," he said.

Duo marched out the door, his expression still indignant. Heero, Wufei, and Trowa followed with smirks on their faces. All of them were dressed in black and gray. They made their way to the brightly-lit mansion.

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The women walked down the hall. They could hear the music in the ballroom downstairs. They were still laughing over Hilde’s tale of what she did to Duo.

"I can’t believe you handcuffed him to the bed and did a striptease. It almost makes me feel bad for him," Sally snickered.

"And then saying he wouldn’t be getting laid at all, if he didn’t do what you wanted. Hilde you’re so evil," laughed Middi behind her gloved hand.

"I know. It’s so easy to tease him with that. I love him dearly, but it is so much fun to watch him squirm a little," Hilde laughed. "But he’ll get back at me. He always does, in one way or another."

Relena smiled. "At least you’re original."

"And all I did was ask Quatre," Catherine said as she lifted her skirt a little to walk down the steps.

"Your man is a lot easier to persuade. That's what you get when you have the nicest of them all," said Relena wistfully.

"But cheer up ladies. The guys are going to like what’s going to happen tonight," said Hilde with a wink. "Don’t you worry, by the time the evening is through, they’ll be putty in our little hands," said Hilde with a wink.

The other women looked at each other and smiled. They were going to give their men a night they would never forget.

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The five young men entered the crowded ballroom. It was filled with various dignitaries and nobility. Relena’s sister in law, Lucrezia Noin, greeted them. She was dressed as Josephine, the wife of Napoleon. "You boys look wonderful. I’m sure that the girls will be surprised at how handsome you all look."

They all flushed a little at her compliment. Just then Zechs came over and put his arm around his wife’s waist. He was Napoleon. A smile crossed his face as he looked at them. His eyes rested on Heero, who had started scowling again. "And how did you get to be here?" he asked with a grin.

"Your darling little sister threatened me into it," Heero growled.

Zechs began to laugh at Heero’s expense. "I knew I would live to see the day my sister got the best of you Yuy. And I know I’m going to enjoy every little bit of your discomfort tonight," he smirked as he and Noin left them to greet other guests.

Heero glared at Zechs’s retreating back. He did not like being teased. Especially by him.

"Come on lighten up Heero. Let’s try to have fun tonight even if it was against our will," said Duo. "Besides, there’s food," he said as he made beeline for the buffet table.

"Only you Maxwell. Only you," Wufei sighed as he followed.

The others went over to the table and then went to the far side of the room, where they could see the entrance.

"I wonder when the girls are going to show up," said Quatre as he popped a grape into his mouth.

"I hope it’s soon. I am somewhat curious as what they’re coming dressed as," said Trowa, taking a sip of his champagne.

"Would have known that they would be late. Women," Wufei snorted with disdain.

"I just want this to be over with," said Heero as he leaned his head back against the wall and closed his eyes.

Duo swallowed some more of the Swedish meatballs that he had on his full plate. He was just about to put another one in when he spotted the women. The meatball never made it to his mouth. "Wow."

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The women looked around the ballroom and spotted them along the far wall. They all looked at each other and smiled.

"Time to capture our prey ladies," said Hilde as she started walking forward.

The other women followed suit. And in tradition of a dressing like a courtesan, they also acted like ones too. They sent glances at the other young men in the room, watching them stare with desire burning in their eyes.

"What is it Duo?" asked Heero when he felt Duo’s hand clamp down on his shoulder.

"You guys should really take a look at what is coming our way," Duo said as his eyes traveled over the five women.

Wufei opened his eyes. Trowa and Quatre stopped their conversation. And Heero leaned away from the wall and opened his eyes. They were all shocked at what their eyes beheld. The women dressed in elegant gowns that showed more then an indecent amount of cleavage. But it was more then the way that they looked. It was the look in their eyes that captured them.

Duo recovered his voice first. "I think I’ve died and gone to heaven," he said as his eyes traveled over Hilde.

"If that’s the case, they must be angels," said a very shocked Quatre as he looked at Catherine.

"I don’t think angels dress like that though," Trowa said as his eyes rested on Middi.

"I don’t think we’re in heaven boys," said Wufei as he looked at Sally. "What are they supposed to be dressed as?"

Quatre tilted his head to one side. He didn’t take his eyes off of Catherine. "I think they’re dressed as courtesans, if my memory serves me correctly."

"Courtesans? What are they?" asked Duo as his eyes followed Hilde to the buffet table.

Quatre flushed a little. "In old times, they were the most beautiful and educated women of their time. They were women that would sleep with men for money. But they were refined women whose lovers were rich educated noblemen."

"Oh really," Duo said absently. His eyes were watching Hilde like a hawk.

Heero watched Relena. He couldn’t believe what he was seeing. He had never seen her look so beautiful before. He was speechless. Her golden hair was done up in an intricate knots and loops. A few tendrils curled about her ears to frame her face. And he had certainly never seen her show that much cleavage before.

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Relena looked out of the corner of her eye. She could see the five guys staring at them. She could see Heero’s stupefied expression. She smiled behind her hand. "I think we most definitely got their attention, don’t you think?" she whispered to Hilde.

"I think we got it all right and then some," Hilde whispered back.

"That’s for sure. I told you Quatre would start blushing like that," Sally snickered behind her hand. "And Wufei looks absolutely speechless."

"Trowa looks stunned to say the least," Middi whispered. "We have them right where we want them."

"They will never know what hit them," Catherine finished as she glanced over at Quatre. She gave him a slow seductive smile.

Zechs and Noin made their way over to Relena and the others. "Relena! What on earth are you supposed to be?" he asked flabbergasted.

"We’re all courtesans, dear brother," replied Relena.

"Well I think you all look lovely," said Noin warmly. "And from what it looks like, the guys think so too," she said with a smile as she looked over at the five men staring in their direction.

Zechs didn’t know what to say. His little sister was a courtesan for the evening. He knew exactly what one was. He didn’t like it. He saw the way that some of the men in the room were staring at them. He looked over his shoulder and spotted Heero, whose eyes were trained on Relena. He really didn’t like that. He opened his mouth to protest when he felt his wife’s gloved hand cover his mouth.

"Save it dear. Let her have a little fun tonight. She deserves it. Now come along like a good Napoleon," Noin said as she linked her arm through his and led him away. "You have fun tonight ladies," she called over her shoulder.

Relena had seen her brother about to protest. She knew he was just being protective. She looked over her shoulder at Heero. His eyes were watching her intently. She glanced over at Hilde. "I’d say its time we put our plans into action."

Hilde nodded. "Good idea. Duo is practically drooling," she giggled softly as she looked over at her sweetheart.

"Let’s get to it then," said Catherine as she sent Quatre another smile.

"I think it would be kind to put them out of their misery," said Middi as she smiled over at Trowa.

"And they’ll be begging for us for more in the end," said Sally as she grinned at Wufei’s shocked expression.

Hilde picked up a strawberry, knowing it was one of Duo’s favorite fruits and slowly bit off the end of it. She kept her eyes on him She then sucked it into her mouth slowly. As soon as she swallowed, she dragged her tongue across her bottom lip. She walked towards the terrace doors, swinging her hips slightly.

Middi followed suit, but she dipped the strawberry in the cream. She closed her lips over it and sucked the cream off. She looked directly into Trowa’s eyes as she did it. She bit into the strawberry and swallowed. She gave him a slow smile and followed Hilde towards the terrace doors. She flipped the train of her dress as she did so.

Sally looked into Wufei’s eyes as she picked up a peeled banana. She practically fit the whole thing into her mouth. She swallowed and dabbed her red lips with her fingers. She walked towards the terrace doors as well.

Catherine picked up a glass of champagne and took a sip out of it, keeping her eyes locked with Quatre’s. She lowered the flute and licked her lips delicately before turning away from him and walking towards the doors.

Relena looked over at Heero. His eyes were practically burning a hole through her. She picked up a few cherries, having figured out that he liked them. She delicately bit the fruit off of the stem with her teeth. She held the fruit between her teeth, before she bit into it. She chewed slowly and closed her eyes. She opened them again and gave him a slow sexy smile before walking away. And with a burst of inspiration, she held onto the stem of the second cherry she still had and slowly lowered it into her cleavage. She walked out onto the terrace with a smile on her lips.

The conspirators smiled at each other as they all walked along the terrace. They knew the guys wouldn’t be far behind.

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Duo practically dropped his plate. She was giving him that come hither look that he couldn’t resist. She was teasing him and it was working. He watched as her tongue dragged across her lips. A smile spread his face. He was going to get lucky. "I’m coming darling," he said as he put his plate down and went after her.

Trowa lowered his glass a little. His eyes widened a little at her performance. He felt very warm under his shirt. Her eyes were saying come and get it. He followed suit. "See you guys later."

Wufei didn’t say anything. He just watched Sally with interest. His heart began to pound and he felt blood rushing to his head. As much as she was a pain. She was the hottest looking woman he had ever seen. He left in pursuit.

Quatre was stunned. Catherine had certainly never done that before. He was hooked. He swallowed reflexively. Her look said that she wanted him. Her seductive smile helped him want her very much. "I think I’ll go see what Catherine wants," he said softly as he started walking.

Heero watched every movement that Relena’s mouth made. He had wanted to resist her, but the look in her eyes as she suggestively bit into the cherry made that impossible. She was teasing him, seeming to know that he had always wanted to have his hands on her smooth flesh. He had never let her know though. And then she dropped the other cherry into her cleavage. His heart began to trip madly. He felt very hot all of a sudden. The corners of his mouth turned up slightly. "If she wants me, she’ll get me," he said in a low voice and went in search of his prey.

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The women walked down the marble steps of the terrace quickly on their way to the maze. They had learned the maze beforehand because it played a very important part in their plans for seducing the guys. They would each lead them to a dead end of the maze and hopefully without much persuasion, get them to make love to them.

"I hope this works," said Relena as she turned and looked towards the terrace doors, where the five young men were looking around for them.

"Don’t worry, Heero won’t be any different. He may be the "perfect soldier" but he’s still a man. A man does have needs," Hilde replied as she looked over at Duo.

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Duo looked around. "Where did they go?" he murmured. His eyes scanned the moonlight grounds. He spotted them standing in front of the entrance to the maze. "Bingo. Guys, I found them."

The others turned and looked in the same direction.

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"I think they’ve just spotted us ladies," said Catherine as she saw the five of them staring at them from the terrace.

"Well, its now or never ladies. Let’s get started," said Middi as she put her hand in the middle.

"Operation Courtesan is about to commence," laughed Sally as her hand covered Middi’s.

The others grinned at each other and put their hands in the middle of the circle. "GO!" They turned around again and faced the guys on the terrace. "You want us, come and get us," they all shouted and with grins at each other, disappeared into the maze.

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Duo, Heero, Quatre, Wufei, and Trowa all looked at each other. They all practically ran down the steps towards the maze and then disappeared inside, looking for the woman of their hearts.

Relena ran as fast as she could. She held up the hem of her skirts as she ran down the path that would lead her to the center of the maze, where there was a large gazebo that was covered with roses. It was very private. And perfect for the seduction of the "perfect soldier." She turned her head to look behind her. She knew that Heero could catch up with her easily, but she had a head start and it would take him at least a few minutes to find her.

Heero paused and listened to the sounds around him. He could hear the movements of the others throughout the maze. He heard Duo curse about twenty feet away. The corners of his mouth tilted up slightly. Apparently his friend hadn’t found what he was looking for yet either. He started walking again, listening for any movement that would lead him to Relena. He knew she couldn’t be that far away.

She heard Duo cursing as well. She held back a laugh behind her hand. She didn’t want Heero to find her that easily. She continued on her way down her path and ran promptly into Duo. She let out a muffled shriek at being startled.

"Damn wrong woman," Duo muttered, but grinned at Relena anyway before running off again.

Heero heard Relena’s muffled shriek and Duo curse again. He smiled slightly. "There you are," he said softly and started running down the path and taking a right, where her shriek had come from.

Relena cursed herself silently as she started running again. She turned left and just saw Heero disappearing around the corner. Her eyes widened, knowing that he could easily pick up the scent of the perfume she was wearing, now that he was this close to her. She took off at a run again, praying that she wouldn’t run into any of the other pilots and scare herself half to death again.

He stopped. He heard a rustling noise about fifteen feet to his left. He knew that those dresses that the girls were wearing would make some noise. His nose twitched. An evil smile crossed his face. Relena was nearby. He knew that she smelled like roses. "Relena, I know you’re around here somewhere." He continued to follow the scent, knowing that it would lead straight to her.

She heard footsteps on the other side of the hedge. She froze when she heard Heero’s voice. He could smell her. She knew it. She glanced around. She could hear the sounds of the others running around in the maze. She had to get away without Heero hearing her. She lifted up her skirts and started running again.

Heero turned his eyes to the hedge next to him. The scent of Relena’s perfume was strong here. He listened intently and heard breathing on the path on the other side of the hedge. She was there. Then he heard her turn and run in the opposite direction. "You won’t get away that easily," he whispered as he took off in the same direction.

Relena heard his footsteps. He was close and she knew it. She turned right again. She was close to the center of the maze. She had only a little more to go. Her heart pounded in her chest.

He could hear her. He turned down another path and ran into Middi, who let out a muffled shriek of her own. "Leading Trowa on a merry chase," he commented.

Middi nodded and took off down the opposite path.

Heero shook his head and continued on his way. He could still smell the scent of Relena’s perfume. Not much further.

She turned a corner and saw him. He was standing at the other end of the path. She turned on her heel and ran.

He saw her as well. The evil little smile crossed his face again as he started after her. He could catch her easily now.

Relena heard him running after her. She knew that he would catch her in a matter of seconds. She saw the opening that would be the center of the maze. She sprinted with all she had left towards it. She felt a hand latch on to her wrist and spin her around. He caught her.

Heero caught her easily. She landed against his chest when he spun her around to face him. "Going somewhere," he said softly.

"In matter of fact I was. Care to follow and get that cherry off of me," she said breathlessly as she looked up into his handsome face. She saw his eyes darken a little. She smiled up at him and moved out of his arms. She clasped his hand in hers and led him to the center of the maze.

"What are you up to?" he asked as he pulled her back against him. He felt her shudder when his lips grazed her ear. They were in the center of the maze.

Relena almost melted when his lips touched her ear. "You’ll find out," she said as she started forwards again. She let go of his hand and walked towards the gazebo. She leaned against the post and faced him. She smiled slowly as she lifted the stem of the cherry from the low bodice of her gown. "You want it, come and get it," she challenged.

Heero looked at her. The moonlight hit her hair, making it look like pale gold. She looked like a goddamn temptress in that dress. He walked forwards, taking his time. He looked down at her. "I’ll get it all right," he said huskily as he lowered his head towards hers and kissed her lightly before moving down her neck, to her cleavage where the cherry was. He caught the stem between his teeth and lifted the cherry away. It was warm and it smelled like her. He bit into the cherry and swallowed. "It tastes like you."

Her eyes opened at his remark. His lips were tilted up in a semblance of a smile. Her flesh was still burning where he had touched it with his lips. She slid her hands up his chest. She could feel the muscles of his chest through the fabric of the black shirt that he wore. She raised her eyes to his and smiled again. "That’s good to hear. Do you want another taste?" she asked seductively.

His lips curved into a smirk. She was teasing him. It was very effective. He pulled her against him and slanted his mouth across hers. Her mouth opened eagerly under his as his tongue plunged into her mouth.

Relena plowed her hands through his unruly dark brown hair. His hair was soft and thick. She arched her body into his as his mouth continued to wonderful things to hers.

Heero slid his hands down over her hips. He knew that she was wearing at least a few petticoats under her dress. His fingers grasped onto the material of her skirt and began pulling it up.

She felt her skirt being raised. She pulled away and wagged her finger back and forth in front of him. They were both breathing hard. "Not yet," she said.

He growled a little in frustration, but did as she said. She walked further into the concealing screen of the gazebo, motioning him forwards. He followed her in and saw her stand in front of a chaise. "Relena," he ground out.

Relena could see the desire flashing in his eyes. She slowly began to undo the ties that held the front of her gown together. She could see that his eyes were following every movement.

Heero’s palms itched. He wanted his hands to be on her. He wanted to run his hands all over her smooth flesh. The front of her dress was almost open. Her breasts had been threatening to spill out any way. His eyes widened a little when he realized that she had been wearing a corset to achieve that effect. He took a few steps towards her.

She had the "perfect soldier" right where she wanted him. Hilde had been right. He was a man after all. With a shake of her shoulders, she sent the dress sliding down into a puddle around her ankles. She motioned him forwards. "You can touch now."

He smiled and pulled her into his arms. And just about their lips met, they heard Duo’s voice ring out. "Aww, Hilde, stop teasing me," Duo whined.

Relena smiled against Heero’s lips when she heard Hilde’s laugh. She flicked her tongue against his lips. "Now, kiss me."

"Mustn’t disappoint a lady," Heero said as he sent his tongue in deep. His hands slid around her back, tangling in the ribbons that held up her petticoats. He wanted her out of them. He slid his mouth down her throat, sucking her skin against his teeth. He went further down. He kissed the tops of her breasts.

"Hmmm, Heero," she murmured as she felt his mouth on her neck and her breasts. Her hands were in his hair again. She could feel him tugging on the ribbons that held up the three petticoats she was wearing. His mouth felt so good on her skin.

He finally succeeded in untying the petticoats. They dropped into a ruffled froth around her silk stockinged ankles. The only other difficult thing to get off her was her corset, but for now it was fine. He nuzzled the hollow between her breasts with his nose. She smelled so good. It was intoxicating. He kissed his way back up her neck and found her mouth once again.

Relena’s nerve endings were sizzling and popping with sensations. She wanted to feel his skin against hers. Her hands slid down his chest and she began to pull at the ties that held the shirt together. The outer jacket parted easily. She pushed off without breaking their kiss. Her fingers went to work on the other shirt he was wearing. She slid her hands inside the open neck of his shirt feeling his hot skin and hard muscles.

This was driving Heero crazy. His fingers went to work on the laces of the corset. He was very determined to get her out of it. Their mouths continued to ravish each other’s as they struggled to get the other out of their clothing. He didn’t know how he did it, but he succeeded in getting the corset loose enough to slide in down over her hips and to the ground. He picked her up and laid her down on the chaise. He looked down at her. Her eyes were glowing with desire and the love he knew that she felt for him.

She stared up into his Prussian blue eyes. They were looking at her intently. She wanted him. She loved him. "Off," she whispered as she tugged at his shirt.

He complied and tossed his shirt over his head.

Relena reached up and put her hands on his chest. She noted several scars marring his skin. She leaned up and touched her lips to each one.

Heero felt the soft touch of her lips on his skin. The sensation of having her lips on him was almost too much to bear. "Relena," he groaned softly. His eyes closed.

She looked up at him. His eyes were closed. She smiled and kissed the scar closest to his heart. "I hope one never gets this close again," she whispered as she looped her arms around his neck.

"I hope so too," he said with feeling. He couldn’t deny that he had strong feelings for this woman. This beautiful and sexy woman that he had met at fifteen. He slowly leaned down alongside her and kissed her lightly on the mouth. "I know you love me Relena. And I…love you as well," he whispered.

Relena smiled. This made it even better. She wrapped her one leg around his. "I love you Heero," she said. She covered his mouth with hers.

Heero slid his hands over the silk chemise that she had worn under the corset. He could feel the warmth of her skin. He ran his hand down to her thigh. She was wearing thigh high stockings. His hand traveled back up her thigh, under the chemise. His fingers touched nothing but bare skin. He leaned away from her and looked at her with surprise.

Her lips curved into a sultry smile. "Surprise," she said.

He couldn’t help but grin. He kept his eyes on hers and his hand traveled up the inside of her thigh. His fingers encountered the soft curls that covered her mound. His fingers slowly separated her sensitive flesh. He watched her face as he stroked her slowly with his fingers.

Relena couldn’t believe this. His touch was so gentle, so light for one of such immense strength. She sighed his name and closed her eyes. She felt his lips kiss the base of her throat. She felt a rush of heat as his fingers circled over her. "Heero," she groaned softly.

Heero could feel her melting against his fingers. Knowing her to be a virgin since most guys were intimidated by a body guard that was a former Gundam pilot and a brother that had been aptly called the "lightening count." Besides it wasn't like he would let guys get that close to her anyway. He slid one finger inside her, while his thumb continued to brush against that sensitive nubbin of flesh. He slid another finger inside of her, stretching her slightly. He lowered the top of her chemise with his teeth and ran his tongue over her nipples. He sucked on one lightly and then grazed his teeth over them. He heard her whimper a little.

She arched her back, pushing her breast into his mouth and then down on his fingers that were moving inside her. She ran her hands down his side to the waistband of his pants. She tugged on the waistband.

He felt her fingers tugging on his pants. He kissed her lips again and then stood up. His fingers went to the snaps on his pants, but she stopped him. She knelt on the edge of the chaise, her fingers going to the waistband of his pants.

"Let me," Relena said as she looked up at him. Her fingers trembled slightly as she slowly began to undo the snaps.

Heero cupped her cheek in his hand. Her skin was smooth and soft. His own heart was pounding rapidly as she unsnapped his pants. As soon as she was done, he pulled them down and stepped out of them. Since the pants had been so tight he hadn’t been able to wear anything underneath them. He reached out and slipped the chemise over her head. Moonlight spilled through the arch, casting her in heavenly glow. She looked like an angel. "Relena, I love you," he whispered as he knelt down on the chaise next to her. He kissed her deeply, his hands sliding up and down her body. He wanted to be inside her desperately, but he wanted to make sure that this was what she absolutely wanted. He looked into her eyes and saw her reply.

She saw his hesitation and leaned up and kissed him softly on the chin. She had never seen someone built like him in her life. For those few moments when he stood in front of her, he looked like a Greek god. He was all muscle and no fat. She felt his hands slide down her stomach again and slip between her legs. "Heero, please."

He touched her again. She was wet, but he knew it wouldn’t take away any of the pain, no matter how gentle he was with her. He stroked her a little more; knowing every minute that he waited, was driving him to the brink of insanity. He parted her legs and lay between them. He pressed himself against her.

Relena felt him. She could feel how hard he was. She wasn't sure if she was big enough, but she wanted him too much to dwell on that. She felt him slide into her slowly. It was a strange but pleasant sensation. She felt him come against that barrier of resistance and she braced herself somewhat for the pain she knew that might accompany it.

Heero breathed heavily. Every muscle in his body was tight as a wire. He was holding back so much because she was a virgin and because of his enhanced strength. "This might hurt for a second," he whispered against her mouth. She nodded and with one swift push, broke through the virginal barrier. He covered her mouth with his, taking her small scream into his mouth. He didn’t want anyone to hear her. He waited a few minutes, letting her body adjust to his.

Her eyes shut tight. It burned a little, but the pain began to subside slowly. She shifted her hips a little and nearly gasped at the sensation the movement brought her.

His hips began to move slowly. His hands and arms were under her back supporting her and leaning her towards him. He kissed her lightly and then looked down at her, watching her face. She was breathing raggedly through parted lips and her eyes were closed. But her lips were curved into a smile too. He wanted so much to lose himself in her.

Relena wrapped her legs around his waist, pulling him deeper inside of her. She opened her eyes and looked up at him. He was watching her. She smiled and kissed him. She moved with him as the tempo of his thrusts began to increase. She felt every nerve in her body sizzling. She could feel the sensations building up to an incredible level.

Heero could feel her body tightening around him. He had never imagined that he would be doing this with the woman that he had always wanted. He pushed harder, still holding himself back a little. He kissed her nose and cheeks.

"Heero," she whispered pleadingly.

He drove into her, giving her what she wanted. Sweat beaded on his forehead as he fought the demands that his own body wanted. He strove to make her come first.

Relena exploded, as she could no longer hold back the sensations any longer. Wave upon wave of pulsating sensations rioted through her body. She cried out his name against his shoulder as her nails dug into his back.

Heero could feel the walls of her body tightening around him. It didn’t take much more for him to climax. He had waited so long for this moment. He cried out her name against her neck. He could feel the sting of her nails on his back. He leaned his head away from her a little and looked at her. He reached up and brushed a strand of her hair away from her face. "I love you," he said hoarsely.

She smiled again. She removed her nails from the lock they had on his back and reached up and cupped his face in her hands. "I love you too Heero."

He moved away from her a little and then pulled her back against his chest. He kissed the back of her neck. He smiled at the way that she had cleverly gotten him to come to the ball. "I’m glad you made me come to the ball. It was worth all the effort."

"I knew that. We all planned it that way. We knew once you guys saw us like this, none of you would be able to resist. I’m probably right too. I love you with all my heart Heero. Stay with me always," Relena said softly.

Heero found a blanket on the end of the chaise and pulled it over them. He pulled her closer in his embrace. "I promise you Relena, that I will always be by your side. I’ll always love you. You have become my reason to live."

Relena smiled and snuggled deeper into his arms. She was right where she wanted to be.

Hilde ran as fast as she could. She giggled when she thought of the moment that Duo would catch her. No doubt that he would. He was fast for someone of his size and very, very crafty. She was leading him to a secluded part of the maze that she had chosen. They had given Relena the center of the maze since it was her maze. She wondered what Heero would do with her once he found her. "I hope the same thing that Duo plans to do with me once he finds me," she whispered as she stopped and listened to the sounds of the others around her.

Duo had reached the maze first before the others. They all tried to fit into the narrow entrance all at once. But with some maneuvering, he managed to get in first. He smiled at the thought of what he was going to do to Hilde once he caught her. She loved leading him on a chase. It kept their sex life interesting. He ran down another path. He could hear the sounds of the others in the maze. He paused for a moment when he came to the end of a path. He looked down the other two paths that were in front of him. He chose to go left. He ran as fast as he could. He could hear the rustling of a dress nearby. His smile widened. He ran faster and ran into Relena, who shrieked and covered her mouth with her hand. "Damn, wrong woman," he muttered, but he grinned at her and went in the opposite direction. He almost laughed at the thought of what Heero was going to do to her once he caught her. "And I probably just helped him find her a little easier too," he said as he continued to run.

She heard Relena shriek and then Duo’s voice. They were on the other side of the hedge where she was. She dodged down another path. She almost collided with Trowa. She covered her mouth to keep herself from shrieking out loud.

"Having fun again Hilde," Trowa said with one of his rare smiles.

Hilde nodded her head as she watched him take off down another path.

Duo heard Trowa’s voice and Hilde’s name. "Gotcha babe," he said as he sprinted off in that direction.

She started to run again. She was at the place she was supposed to lead him to. She looked behind her. She didn’t see him, but she knew that he was close by. She slipped behind the hedge and waited for him.

He came to the end of the pathway. He walked into the secluded area, noting that there was a blanket and a pint of strawberries. He grinned; he was in the right place. "Hilde where are you?" he called softly.

Hilde smiled behind her hand as she saw his expression when he looked at the strawberries. She moved as silently as she could and slid her arms around him. "I’m right here," she whispered.

Duo felt her arms slip around his waist. He looked over his shoulder and saw her smiling up at him. "So there you are?" he drawled and turned around to face her. He appraised her from her ebony curled hair to her satin shod feet. And what was in between. It should have reduced him to ashes. "You look ravishing."

She smiled up at him. "You always think I’ve ravishing. Or I should say you like ravishing me." She saw his cobalt eyes darken a little. "Now aren’t you glad that you attended the ball?"

He looked down at her. Her smiling lips were puckered a little. He slipped his arms possessively around her waist. "I’m very glad. Although the trouble to get me to come wasn't necessary."

Hilde laughed softly. "Yes, it was. You like being baited like that. Besides you can get out of handcuffs so easily anyway. I don’t know why you complained. You did get what you wanted after you got free," she said as she stood on her toes and slipped her arms around his neck. "And you’ll get even more tonight. If you’re a good boy."

Duo couldn’t help but grin. "You just love being a tease, don’t you babe?"

She kissed him softly. "Would you want me any other way," she replied against his mouth.

His reply was to tighten his arms around her and returning the kiss. Her mouth opened under his without any hesitation. He stroked the roof of her mouth with his tongue.

Hilde returned the kiss, sliding her hands up and down his arms. She could feel his muscles through the thin material of the shirt. She pressed her body closer to his.

Duo responded by sliding his hands past her hips to smooth over her backside. His hands began to gather the material of her skirt.

She pulled away from him. She kissed him lightly on the nose. "Not yet," she whispered.

He growled a little. He wanted to have his hands on her and be inside of her this instant. "Hilde."

Hilde looked over her shoulder at him. She could see his eyes darkening even more in the moonlight. She smiled as she reached up and pulled the combs out of her hair, letting her ebony hair fall to her shoulders. She shook it a little; sending tumbled curls and waves over her shoulders. She dropped the combs on the bench and then slipped off her shoes. She propped her foot up on the bench and pulled her skirt up to her thigh. She slipped her hands under the silky thigh high and rolled it slowly down her leg. She did the same to the other one.

Duo watched with interest. She loved to see how much she could tease him. He wanted to be the one sliding the stockings down her slender legs. And he would have done it with his teeth too. She had that satisfied seductive smile on her lips. He wanted to feel her lips on him. He balled his hands into fists to keep from going over there and touching her like he wanted to.

Her eyes gazed up at him. She could see that he was going to lose control soon. He was doing an amazing job of restraining himself this long. She walked over to him and looped one stocking around his neck, pulling him towards her. She gave him and kiss and lightly ran her tongue over his lower lip. She pulled away again and stood on the blanket. She undid the first lace on the front of the gown.

His insides were rioting. His blood was boiling. She teased him a little more when she bent forwards. Her breasts threatened to spill out of the top of her dress. "Aww, Hilde stop teasing me," he whined rather loudly.

Hilde gave him a naughty smile and slowly began untying the laces. Soon the dress was completely open in the front. She gave it several tugs before it dropped into a puddle around her ankles. She pulled the ties of her petticoats and sent them around her ankles as well. She stepped out of it, only clad in the corset and the thin silk chemise. She sat down on the blanket and motioned him forward with her fingers.

Duo dropped to his knees in front of her. His eyes lowered to her cleavage, pushed up by the corset. His hands went to her shoulders and began pushing her back, but she put her hand on his chest and stopped him. He growled in his throat again.

She held up a strawberry to his lips. "Be a good boy and eat these for me," she said softly.

He complied even though his pants were beginning to feel very tight. He bit off the strawberry and then licked the juice off of her fingers. He then sucked her ring finger into his mouth. He heard her gasp softly. He gazed up into her eyes. "Is that all?" he asked huskily.

Hilde shook her head. "But before I give you another one, an article of your clothing will have to go."

Duo smiled and pulled off the cape. She popped another strawberry in his mouth. "Well do I have to take off more for another strawberry?"

She nodded her head and teased him with another strawberry.

He stripped off his shirt and took the strawberry from her fingers.

Hilde sat back on her heels and looked at him. She trailed her hands over his muscular chest. She could feel how hot his skin was beginning to get. She leaned forwards and kissed the side of his neck.

Duo closed his eyes when he felt her soft hands brush over his skin. He balled his hands into fists to keep himself from touching her. But once he felt her lips, his hands slid around her corseted waist and began to loosen the laces that held it.

She didn’t stop him. She trailed her lips up his neck, then his chin, before kissing him on the mouth. She sucked on his lower lip before sliding her tongue inside his mouth.

He managed to loosen the ties of the corset and pulled it up over her head, briefly breaking the contact of their lips. His heart was pounding like crazy. His hands went to the hem of the silk chemise that she was wearing. She pulled it away.

"Not yet," Hilde said softly.

"What are you trying to do to me?" Duo growled.

"Having a little fun, that’s all. Why can’t you take it anymore?" she smirked.

He raised an eyebrow at her. She was grinning like a Cheshire cat. "Then if you’re having a little fun. I guess I just might turn the tables on you. It’s payback time for the handcuffs," he replied and slid his hand up her thigh, under the chemise. He grinned broadly. "Not wearing any panties tonight Hilde?" he asked as he touched her lightly.

Hilde gasped as his fingers brushed her. "You like it, I suppose," she said breathlessly.

"Yes, very, very much," Duo said as he slid his fingers along the moist folds of her body. He heard her gasp and then whimper. He slid a finger inside of her. He smirked knowingly and with his other hand, slowly began inching up the hem of the chemise.

She could barely keep herself from collapsing into a quivering mass of jelly. His fingers were delving deep inside her with each stroke. Her fingers tightened on his arms and she bit her lip to keep herself from moaning. She didn’t like the fact that he had turned the tables on her. "He’s just a wily little devil. This is my game buster and I will take control once again. You should know that the God of Death’s goddess always gets her way."

He could feel her weakening under the assault. He had the hem of the silk chemise almost completely up. He looked into her face. She was biting her lips. He smiled. He was more determined then ever to make her scream before the night was over. "The God of Death always gets revenge."

Hilde wrapped her fingers around his wrist and managed to pull his hand away even though part of her didn’t want to. She immediately put some space between them. She heard him growl again. She was breathing hard and fast as she looked up at him. "This is my game, not yours," she said softly.

Duo growled at her words. "What do you mean this is your game?"

She smiled at his question. "Well you see, I want you begging for it. Not the other way around. I didn’t go through all this trouble for nothing. And besides, it is so much more fun watching you squirm." And with a slight push, had him lying on his back. She straddled his waist and looked down at him. She could see his eyes glittering dangerously in the moonlight. She tilted her head to one side with a sultry smile curving her lips. She knew she was pushing her luck. She was teasing him far more then usual. She leaned down close to his face and gave him a kiss on the nose. "Don’t worry. I promise that you will like what I’m doing. So just be a good boy."

He glowered at her and began to think of a dozen ways to get back at her for this mindless and pleasurable torture. He wanted to be inside her now. He wanted her screaming, yelling, and moaning his name. But he couldn’t help but be somewhat interested in what she was going to do.

He could see her sultry inviting smile as she leaned away from him again.

"Would you like me to take this off?" Hilde asked as she fingered the straps of the silk chemise.

Duo nodded eagerly. He very much wanted her to take it off.

She smiled and slipped the straps down her arms. They caught around her elbows and the neckline slid further down her front, the material catching on her nipples. "Further?" she asked impishly.

He loved and hated being tortured like this. And he hated it even more when he had to beg. But he really wanted the chemise off of her. He nodded his head and kept his eyes riveted on her breasts.

Hilde slipped the straps off her arms and let the top drop down to her waist. She stretched her arms over her head and dropped her arms, then began to slide her hands over her curves. She watched his eyes track the movement of her hands. She covered her breasts with her hands and was rewarded with a groan from him. "Does Duo want to touch?"

Duo couldn’t help but nod his head eagerly. He felt his palms practically tingling with anticipation. His fingers drummed on her bare thighs, just waiting for her to say he could touch her.

She almost laughed at his child like eagerness. She took his hands in hers and placed them on her breasts.

He moved his hands slowly, feeling the silky texture of her skin. He felt her nipples getting tighter as his hands circulated over her. He squeezed them gently.

A moan escaped Hilde’s lips as she closed her eyes. She loved the feel of his rougher skin against her. It always sent chills down her spine. She leaned forwards a little.

Duo smiled knowingly. He pinched her nipples between his fingers, hearing her moan. He sat up a little and covered one with his mouth, while his other hand continued to manipulate the other.

She let her head fall back when she felt his lips. Even she could only take so much. She clasped his head to her as his hot wet mouth seared her tender flesh.

He raked his teeth across her taunt nipple, he heard her sigh. He laved it with his tongue before moving onto the other one. He sucked it deep within his mouth. He never was able to get enough of this woman. She had captured him from the moment that he laid eyes on him. His other hand slipped about her waist and stroked the base of her spine.

Hilde knew she was losing control of the situation. She could feel each tug of his mouth deep inside her. But for the moment, she didn’t care. She loved his mouth and what it was doing to her. "Duo," she whimpered.

"Yes baby, I’m here," Duo answered softly as he placed a kiss above her heart.

An inferno was building inside of her. She was burning from the inside out. She pulled the chemise over her head, letting the cooler night air caress every inch of her skin. She looked into his eyes. They were burning too.

His eyes traveled over her moonlit skin. She looked like a goddess. Every inch of her was his. All his. His hands smoothed over her pale skin. She was too beautiful to be real. "I love you," he said softly.

Hilde smiled and leaned down, placing a gentle kiss on his lips. "I love you too," she said. Her fingers found the fastenings of his pants and began to undo them. She pulled them down his legs along with his boots. She slid her hands up his thighs. Her fingers closed over him and slowly began to move.

Duo groaned. This was the only way that she had complete control over him. There would be nothing that he could do. He felt so damn hot. He wanted to bury himself in her tight passage and never leave. Then he felt her warm mouth close over him. His fingers plowed through her hair.

She slid up and down slowly, not missing an inch of him. She could feel his tight grip on her hair. She swirled her tongue about the tip before sucking hard.

He yanked her up by her hair and thrust his tongue inside her mouth in an instant. She always had a talented mouth. His hand twisted in her hair, tilting her head in another direction so he could reach every corner of her mouth.

Hilde was ready. She had him utterly mindless now. She positioned herself and felt him slide inside of her. She groaned as she did so, for he always filled her so completely. She tore her mouth away from his.

"My God," Duo hissed as he gripped her hips with his hands. His fingers dug into her soft flesh.

She braced her hands against his chest as she began to move her hips. Her head fell back. "Oh God," she groaned as she drove herself harder on him. And each time, he would hit that spot; it would make her whimper loudly.

He watched her through half closed eyes. He always liked to see the expressions that crossed her face. He reached down between her thighs and pressed his thumb against that sensitive bundle of nerves.

"Oh God, oh yes," Hilde moaned. She could feel herself slipping. She felt his thumb press hard. The inferno inside of her exploded. "DUOOOOOOOOOO!" she yelled at the top of her lungs into the night.

Duo felt her muscles tighten extremely hard. So incredibly hard. He rolled her to her back and drove into her a few more times before he poured himself into her and he was groaning her name against her neck. And she was crying out his name again into the darkness. Her nails dug into his shoulders.

After a few moments her nails slid from his shoulders, down to her sides. She felt exhausted and exhilarated at the same time. She felt his lips pressing tiny kisses on her neck. "Duo," she whispered.

"Hmm?" he asked as he leaned up to look at her. He could see the fine sheen of sweat that was on her forehead. He rubbed his nose against hers.

"I love you," Hilde said as she returned his affectionate gesture. She wrapped her arms around him.

"I love you too babe," Duo said as he kissed her softly. He brushed some curls away from her face. He reached down and pulled the extra blanket over them as he moved to her side.

She snuggled up against him. Feeling the security that his body always offered hers. "We should do this again," she mused.

"You mean now?" he asked as he kissed her ear.

"No, silly. Outside like this, with the moon shining above and with all those stars," Hilde said as she twinned her fingers with his that were resting about her waist.

Duo chuckled and brought her closer to him. "If you like. Just next time, don’t scream for the entire world to hear you," he said as he gave her another kiss.

She flushed. "I was a little loud, wasn't I?" she asked as she rolled over to look at him.

"A little," he agreed as he looked into her beautiful cornflower blue eyes.

Hilde felt her face get even brighter. But she cuddled up against his chest. Her hands resting over his heart. "But it was worth it, don’t you think?" she asked as she closed her eyes in the arms of her lover.

"Yeah, it was all worth it," Duo replied as he kissed the top of her head and continued to stroke her back. "All worth it indeed," he said as he glanced down at the woman that would always hold his heart until the end of time.

Disclaimer: I don’t own them!

Author’s Note: Well I tallied up the votes of the next couple for part four and the winning couple is… Wufei and Sally!

A Night of the Courtesans, Wufei and Sally

Sally stopped and took a deep breath. "Damn this friggin’ corset!" she hissed. "Damn Hilde, Catherine, Relena, and Middi for being thinner and being able to wear this contraption from hell!" She could hear the sounds of the others. She heard the faint sound of Duo cursing and Relena’s surprised shriek. "Man, that made Relena a lot easier to find for Heero," she muttered as she hiked up hr skirt and started running down the gravel path.

Wufei smoothed his hand over his black hair. He could hear the sounds of the others in the maze. He stopped and looked around him, the hedges rose high above his head. A smirk curved his lips, as he thought of Sally in that tight fitting red dress. He had never really seen her outfitted like that before. She looked more beautiful then he could have possibly imagined. He started running again, his feet crunching on the gravel path. He promptly ran into Catherine. "And what are you doing woman?" he asked.

Catherine almost let out a shriek. "Sorry," she said breathlessly as she turned on her heel and ran.

"Women," he snorted as he watched her disappear around a corner. "Poor Quatre, he has absolutely know idea what he’s getting into," he said as he shook his head.

She stopped in her tracks. She stopped outside the center of the maze, and she could hear Relena’s voice and the answering reply of Heero’s. "Well I guess she got her man," she said wryly as she tiptoed past. She ran down the next several paths that led to the place she had chosen for Wufei’s seduction. She stopped again. "Goddamn this corset! I swear once this comes off this thing is not going back on!"

Wufei heard Sally’s voice and started running towards it. He stopped for a moment and quietly walked around the hedge. She was standing at the far edge of the path with her back to him. He could see a clearing in front of her that looked like a dead end. He walked up slowly so that the gravel under his feet would not make any noise.

Sally went still. She could make out the tiniest sound of someone approaching her from behind. Her breath caught in her throat as he lips tilted up into a smile. She didn’t look over her shoulder, but she closed her eyes. She knew it would be Wufei. She felt her heart pounding hard against her ribs as he got closer.

He noticed that she hadn’t moved. She was standing absolutely still. A smirk crossed his lips. He walked until her back was against his chest. He didn’t say anything. The moon made her hair shine like burnished gold. He reached up and tugged gently on a curl that had fallen loose.

She felt his breath on the back of her neck. She felt chills go up and down her spine. She reached behind her and let her hands trail up his sides. "Is it who I think it is?" she asked teasingly.

"Woman, you made yourself easy to find with all your cursing," Wufei replied as he captured her hands in his. "You should learn to be more careful," he said as he wrapped his arms about her slimmer then usual waist.

Sally let a soft laugh escape her lips. "I figured that’s what you would say," she said as she leaned her head to one side to look up at him. Her eyes opened and she looked into his. "But it was definitely worth it."

He could see his reflection in her pale blue eyes. She looked even better up close. Her lips were red as the roses that had graced the buffet table and her skin looked as smooth as cream satin. He reached up and traced her jaw with his finger. "Worth cheating at poker to get me to come," he said.

"And it worked didn’t it. You can’t be that disappointed with the results," she said as she kissed his chin. She slipped from his arms. "But it isn’t over yet," she said as she grasped his hand in hers. She led him to the place she had chosen. The carved table was covered with plush silk pillows and a heavy eiderdown comforter done in red silk with gold embroidery.

Wufei looked at the setting. He raised a brow at her. "You’ve been listening to Maxwell’s woman, haven’t you?" he asked as he trailed a hand up her slender arm.

Sally couldn’t help but smile impishly. "Well only a little," she admitted. "Hilde just gave me a few suggestions here and there." She turned him around until he was facing her. She gave him a slight push so he was on the table. "And the rest was all up to me," she whispered as she leaned over him. She placed a teasing kiss on his lips before she pulled away.

He looked up at her. And from his current position, he had a clear view of her cleavage, enhanced by the corset. He hooked one finger between her breasts and pulled her back for another kiss.

She braced her hands on either side of his head so she wouldn’t fall. She felt a laugh bubble up inside of her throat. "He must be more eager then usual. It has to be the dress." She reluctantly pulled her lips away. "Eager to start, aren’t we?" she asked as she brushed her lips against his before lifting her head away.

"Woman," Wufei ground out, somewhat frustrated over what she was doing. Curled locks of her hair hung over her shoulders and swept the sides of his face. He heard an even more frustrated whine from Duo. He snorted disdainfully. "Maxwell was always weak," he said under his breath.

Sally chuckled at that and stroked the underside of his chin with her fingers. "He won’t be the only weak one tonight," she said as she slid off him.

"Huh?" was all he could get at this point. The simple raking of her nails on his skin made him tingle all over.

"You’ll see," she said as she slowly untied the first lace of the gown. She twirled the ribbon around her finger. She undid the next one, just as slowly.

Wufei couldn’t stop what he was feeling. He wanted her now. He had never felt this intense about her before. His eyes tracked her fingers as they slowly unlaced the front of the gown. He propped himself up on his elbows.

Sally saw his eyes grow even blacker. She had the dress completely open in the front. She shimmied her shoulders, sending the dress to a heap about her feet. She stepped out of it and straddled his waist. "Do you like this even better?" she asked tantalizingly as she leaned over again.

He could see her breasts threatening to spill over the top of the silk chemise she wore. He reached up and threaded his fingers through her hair and kissed her. He nibbled at her lower lip first before her lips parted and he slipped his tongue inside her mouth.

She couldn’t even do anything. She didn’t want to pull away because of the drugging warmth that was melting through her system. She braced her hands on his chest.

Wufei slid his hands from her hair down her arms. He could feel her skin beginning to heat up rapidly. His hands went around her waist and found the ties that kept her petticoats on. He undid them swiftly before pushing her to a standing position so they fell into a heap on top of her dress. He pinned her under him successfully. "It looks like I have the control woman," he murmured against her mouth.

Sally quickly undid the laces on Wufei’s shirt before pulling it off of him. She ran her hands over the smooth and honed muscles of his chest and arms before she latched her hands about his wrists. "I think not," she replied as she rolled over and pinning him down. "You see Chang, this is my night, and I will do anything to you as I please. So relax because your woman is going to get her way tonight," she said in a soft seductive tone.

He couldn’t help but be interested. He saw the light the entered her eyes. She raked her nails down his chest and he couldn’t help the frustrated growl that was issued from his throat. He tried to move, but she wagged her finger in front of his face.

"No, not tonight justice boy," she said with determination. She kissed the side of his neck and let her lips slide down his chest. She followed the same path her nails had taken. She loved the feel of the muscles under her fingertips and mouth.

Wufei closed his eyes under the divine torture he was going through. He felt her tongue tracing patterns across his flesh. He groaned when he felt her tongue swirl about his navel.

Sally could sense his frustration. But she could also sense his desire. He was burning with it now. She hooked her fingers in his pants and ran her finger down the straining fabric. A husky laugh erupted from her throat. "You want me really bad, don’t you?" she asked as her finger ran up and down, slowly, tantalizingly.

He opened his eyes to look at her. He could only growl in response to her question.

"Is that your answer Chang?" she said in sultry voice as she leaned down and sucked the skin just above the waistband of his pants.

"Dammit Sally," Wufei hissed as he reached out to pull her to him.

Sally moved away. "That’s the first time you’ve said my name all evening," she said as she gave him her back. "You want something off, unlace the corset," she said as she looked at him over her shoulder.

He sat up and looked at the laces that helped exaggerate the curve of her hips. He quickly undid them before slipping it over her head. He kissed the back of her neck and wrapped his arms about her waist. He nibbled on her ear lobe, hearing her sigh and relax back into his arms. He sucked the patch of skin just under her ear. She always tasted like the finest of delicacies. And he always had to have another taste. He kissed the slope of her shoulder before sliding down the strap of the silky ivory chemise that she wore. He kissed down her arm as he slid the strap completely off.

She was content at the moment to let him do as he wished. She could feel his heart pounding against her back. She felt his other hand slide up from her waist and cover her breast. She sighed and let her head loll back against his shoulder. She had to admit that she loved this arrogant man more then anything. She let her nails run up and down his thighs that were on either side of her hips in an absent caress.

Wufei could feel her heart under his palm. It was pounding strong and rapidly. His fingers circled the hard nub her nipple had become. He heard her sigh again and that brought a genuine smile to his lips. He nipped at her fingertips before letting her hand drop bonelessly onto her lap. He swept aside her hair and started kissing the other side of her neck. And following the same pattern as he did with her other arm, the silk chemise pooled about her waist.

Sally knew she couldn’t let him have all the fun, but she decided to give him a little bit longer. It was often that he showed this side to her. "Wufei," she whispered.

He heard her say his name. Another smile crossed his face. He ran his hands over the satiny skin of her stomach before sliding both hands up. They covered the soft mounds and moved in a slow circular pattern, massaging and kneading. He kissed her ear. "I’m sorry if I do not tell you that I need you often enough Sally," he breathed.

She felt tears prick the back of her eyelids. She smiled. "I need you too Wufei," she said faintly.

Wufei bowed his head against the back of her neck. He could smell a faint scent of lilies wafting off of her skin. "Then do what you wish with me," he said as he leaned back against the pillows.

Sally opened her eyes and looked over her shoulder at him. His hands were resting behind his head and he was wearing a complacent smile. She lifted the chemise over her head until she was wearing nothing at all. Then she crawled over him and kissed him softly. She felt his hands settle on her waist.

He could see the moonlight bathing her skin in an ethereal glow. She looked radiant. She was more then he deserved. He watched her through half opened eyes as she let her hands trail down to his pants that had become more then painfully tight through this.

She tugged his pants off and slid her hands up his legs. Her fingers danced over his length. She heard a low moan from him. So she continued to trail her fingers up and down like on a piano. Then when she knew he wouldn’t stand anymore she laid down on top of him, fitting her body to his.

Wufei linked his arms around her and for a moment they just lay there in silence. Then they heard an ear splitting yell.

"DUOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"

"Oh Lord," Sally chuckled against his chest. "Well we know who that was."

He rolled his eyes. "She must not care who might be listening," he said as he strummed his fingers on her spine.

"Don’t worry, I promise I won’t scream that loud," she chuckled again. She leaned up and looked at him. "But I have to finish what I’ve started," she said as she kissed him, sliding her tongue inside his mouth.

Wufei’s hands slid down her back to her firm backside and slowly slid inside her.

"Oh my," Sally whimpered as she felt him fill her. She leaned up and braced her hands on either side of his head. She began to move her hips slowly against him.

He leaned up a little, his hands resting on her hips. She was leaning forward enough so that he licked her nipples lightly with his tongue.

"Oh Wufei," she cried out softly as she felt him plunge deeper inside of her. She felt that pounding inside of her, building and building. She felt his hands tighten their grip on his waist and she felt him hit that spot within her that sent her over the edge in an instant. She let out a low scream that was promptly muffled by his mouth.

Wufei felt her scream echoing in his head. And he felt her muscles squeeze him hard. He rolled her to her back and drove into her.

Sally was lost in the need for him to go over the edge with her. She arched her back and locked her legs tight around his hips as he thrust into her body. "Now, now," she chanted quietly.

That was all he needed. Then he exploded inside her in a thousand different directions. He almost collapsed on top of her, whispering her name against the base of her throat. For a moment, he lay there, unable to move. "I love you Sally," he said faintly.

"I love you too," she said back as she smoothed his hair with her hand.

Wufei grinned against her skin. "Did you have your fun woman?" he asked.

"Oh, most certainly. I hope we can do this again sometime," Sally said with mirth lacing her voice.

He leaned up and stoked some of the curls away from her face. "You looked lovely tonight."

"And you looked extraordinarily handsome," she said as she reached up and cupped his cheek in her hand. She could see the love flashing fiercely in his eyes.

Just then another scream filled the air. Not as loud as the first, but still loud enough.

"Doesn’t Maxwell know how to keep his woman quiet," Wufei said as he rolled his eyes.

"Apparently not," Sally giggled. She clasped her arms around him.

He chuckled as well as he brought the comforter over them. He pulled her against him. "Are you happy?" he asked against her ear.

"Yes, I’m incredibly happy. Even though I have the most stubborn man on earth to love," she replied as she snuggled against him. "Are you?"

"Yes, even if I have woman like you to love," Wufei answered. He pulled her against him even more. He looked up at the stars overhead, and in a way thanking them for the woman that he had in his arms.

Sally was pleased with his reply. She glanced up at the sky as well. The moon’s face seemed to smile at her. She smiled back and hugged the man that robbed her heart from the first time she met him.

Author’s Note: Hope you enjoyed! Now what should I do next? Chibi Duo wants you to tell me what you think!

Disclaimer: I don’t own them!

A Night of the Courtesans, Trowa and Middi

Middi moved quietly down the path, her skills as a former spy coming in handy. She lifted her dress above her ankles and stayed close to the hedge. She wasn't going to risk Trowa finding her before she wanted him to. She peeked around the hedge to the other side. "So good so far," she said softly as she sprinted down the path. She skidded to an abrupt halt as she came to the end of the hedge. She took a few steps back and turned around, only to run into Heero. She covered her mouth so only a small shriek escaped.

"Leading Trowa on a merry chase?" Heero asked as he raised a brow at her.

She nodded her head in response before turning on her heel and going back the way she came. She stopped and took a deep breath. "Good going Middi, better hope that Trowa didn’t hear you," she muttered at herself. She skimmed her hands over the silky fabric of her dress and began to walk quickly and quietly down the path.

Trowa wandered the path at a slow pace. He knew she would make it difficult to find her. She was very good at what she used to do. He heard the sounds of light quick footsteps before a soft female form collided with him. Black hair gleamed in the moonlight. It was Hilde. He saw her cover her mouth to keep herself from shrieking. "Having fun again Hilde?" he asked as he gave her one of his rare smiles.

Hilde nodded her head at him and took a few steps back.

He smiled at her again before understanding her silence. He ran off down the path. The night air rushed past his face as he made another turn. He heard the running of the others along the paths. He had seen his sister and the look that Quatre had given her. He didn’t like that look. Even though she was older then he was, he had that protective streak in him where she was concerned. And it included Middi as well. She made him feel things that he had never felt before. He knew in his heart that he loved her. He had just never told her. He knew that he would have to tell her and tonight seemed to be perfect for that. If he found her of course.

Middi checked on the place that she had chosen for Trowa’s seduction. She laughed softly to herself. She had told him that she loved him, but he hadn’t said anything in return. She knew that he cared about her a great deal and when she looked into his beautiful green eyes, she could see what he hadn’t been saying. She whistled softly into the night, waiting for her silent lover to appear.

Trowa tilted his head to one side. He heard a high-pitched whistle float through the air faintly. It wasn’t that far from him. He started to run again and went down the path that ended in a dead end. He stopped and looked around. There was a blanket lying on the grass, surrounded by scented candles and a bucket with champagne in it. He could feel her presence, but he couldn’t see her. "Middi," he whispered.

She had cleverly concealed herself in a break of the hedge. She heard him calling her. Her pink lips curved up into a smile. He really did have a soothing voice when he chose to speak. She took several steps away from the hedge. "Trowa," she whispered back.

He stilled when he heard the sound of her voice. Her voice had a lilting quality to it, a product of speaking different languages when she was a spy. He turned slowly to look at her. She was leaning against the hedge with an angelic smile on her lips. He smiled in return and walked towards her. He stopped a few feet in front of her and let his eyes travel over her. The blue-gray of her dress brought out the color of her eyes and the low neckline of the dress drew his eyes straight to her rounded breasts being pushed up. He took another step forwards and lifted her hand to his lips. "You look lovely Middi," he said as he kissed her hand. He pulled her towards him and kissed her wrist and up her arm.

Middi flushed after his eyes traveled over her. She closed her eyes as his lips traveled up her arm, then the side of her neck. She smiled when she felt his breath on her lips. She opened her eyes and brushed aside his bangs to look into both his eyes. "Are you going to kiss me?" she asked softly.

Trowa gave her a slight smile and slipped his arms around her tiny waist. He brushed his lips against hers in the lightest caress, before tracing the outline of her lips with his tongue. He felt her hands creep up his chest as he gathered her more tightly against his taller frame. He slipped his tongue in her mouth, sweeping as much of it as he could. She was almost like an addiction. He was never satisfied with one taste.

She felt the pounding of his heart under her palms. His kiss was making her weak in the knees and she tried to keep in mind that she was the one seducing him and not the other way around. She reluctantly pulled herself away. He raised a brow at her. "You’ll get more of that later," she whispered as she stood on tiptoe and kissed his cheek. "But all I want you to do, is to lay down on the blanket."

He did as he was told. He was curious of what she was up to. His hands were already itching to slowly remove every article of clothing from her reed thin body. The candlelight made her hair look like spun moonbeams and made her pale skin look even more translucent.

Middi tapped her nails against her lips as she regarded him thoughtfully. Dark clothes did a wonder for him and she always did like a man in uniform. Any uniform for that matter. The lights from the candles were dancing in his eyes. She turned her back to him and began unlacing the gown.

Trowa watched her with interest. He could feel his heart pounding out of control by just looking at her. "What are you doing?" he asked.

She glanced over her shoulder at him and gave him a sultry smile. "You’ll see," she replied liltingly. The front of the dress was entirely unlaced. She continued to look at him as she slowly pulled the dress down to reveal her bared shoulders.

He continued to watch as she inched the dress down inch by inch. It was driving him crazy. And with that smile of hers, it was only making it harder for him to stay in this spot. His eyes watched as the dress finally reached her waist. He raised his eyes to hers. "Are you finished?" he asked.

Middi shook her head. "No, not yet," she replied as she gave the dress a tiny tug, sending it around her ankles. She stepped out of it. The petticoats came next until they too were in a ruffled heap on the ground. She then kicked off the satin slippers. She stepped over the candles and looked down at him.

Trowa gazed up at her. He couldn’t believe how tiny her already small waist was. The corset pushed up her breasts, making his lips tingle with the thought of nibbling on the rounded flesh. He reached up to pull her down to him, but she stopped him. He took a deep breath to calm himself as his lips curved up in a silent question.

"Good things come to those who wait," Middi said as she cupped his cheek with her palm. Her thumb made a pass over his lips. She slid her foot up his thigh. "Take these off will you?" she asked as she rested her foot on his leg. She hiked up the silk chemise to about mid-thigh.

A smirk crossed his lips as he slid his hands up her silky smooth leg. His fingers found the lacy elastic that held the material to her leg and with agonizing slowness began to pull it down. He began placing tiny kisses on her thigh. He began tracing patterns on her leg with his tongue, seeking out the sensitive spots on her leg.

She closed her eyes and tried not to let a giggle escape her lips as his tongue swirled about her knee. "Trowa, that tickles," she gasped as she felt his teeth scrape lightly on her kneecap.

"That's the idea," Trowa replied in a low voice as he slipped the stocking off her foot. He trailed his fingers behind her knee and stroked it lightly, knowing that she was ticklish behind her knees.

Middi felt her knees buckle. A giggle escaped her lips. "That’s not fair," she protested as she giggled again.

A wicked grin worthy of Duo crossed his lips. He slid her foot of his lap and pulled her other silk encased leg up. He repeated the same process. He felt her knee wobble a little. "Who said I played fair?" he said.

She put her hands on his shoulders to keep herself from falling. Then she felt his lips nibbling on her knee and his arms wrap around the backs of her thighs. She closed his eyes as the ticklish sensation also sent trills of pleasure up her spine. "Trowa," she sighed.

Trowa gave her a slight pull forwards. She ended up straddling his lap. "Now this is much better," he said as he covered her lips with his.

Middi sighed into his mouth as he kissed her. Her hands crept up his chest, undoing his shirt until she pushed it off. Her hands trailed over his hot muscled flesh. She could feel his hands sliding higher up her now exposed thighs and under the silk chemise.

His hands glided up her thighs to find that she was wearing nothing under the chemise. He left her lips to trail kisses down the side of her neck, while his one hand slid down between her thighs. His fingers parted her moist flesh and slid inside her tight body.

She gasped as she felt his fingers moving inside of her. Her head fell back, allowing his lips to take more liberties with her exposed throat. "Trowa," she whimpered as she clutched his shoulders. She knew she had to stop this before she would be completely lost. She weakly tugged at his wrist, removing it from between her thighs. She slid off his lap. "That comes later," she said as she stood up again on wobbly legs.

Trowa frowned and looked up at her. "You’ve been taking lessons in manipulation from Hilde haven’t you?" he asked as he raked his hand through his hair.

Middi only smiled at him as she gave him her back. "Would you be a darling and unlace this?" she asked over her shoulder.

He took a deep breath and got up on his knees. His fingers swiftly undid the laces, but his fingers trailed down her sides to the back of her legs. "Would you be a darling and let me make love to you right now?" he asked huskily.

She turned her head to look at him. "No, not yet," she said as she faced him. She pulled the corset down her legs. The straps of the pearl colored chemise hung around her elbows and her breasts threatened to fall out. She threw the corset on top of her dress outside the candles. She knelt down in front of him and pushed him back onto the blanket. ‘You see love, we’re doing this my way," she said as she leaned over him. She pulled out the pins that held her hair up. It tumbled over her shoulders in a riot of smooth curls.

Trowa looked up at her. He could smell the scent of gardenias as her hair brushed past his face. He would have to admit that this was the most beautiful he had ever seen her. He reached up and tugged on a curl. "How long are you going to make me wait?" he asked as he twined the curl the curl around his finger.

Middi kissed his forehead. "I don’t know," she replied impishly as she reached for the bottle of champagne. She sat back on her heels and uncorked the bottle. She poured it into a crystal goblet. Some of it spilled over her fingers. It made her skin tingle. She looked into his eyes and sucked her fingers clean.

A shot of desire coursed through him. He watched as she sucked one finger at a time.

She saw his eyes turn dark. She dipped her finger in the champagne and then slid her finger down the center of his chest. She put the goblet down and then trailed her lips down the center of his chest. She heard a groan escape his lips. She smiled as she sat up again. This time she offered him her champagne covered finger.

Trowa sucked her finger deep into his mouth. He could taste the sweetness of the champagne and the distinct taste of her skin. She tasted better then the champagne.

Middi reluctantly pulled her finger away from his mouth. She tried to ignore the chills that ran up her arm. She lowered her lashes, thinking about what she was going to do next. She slipped the straps of the chemise from her shoulders and let it settle around her waist, exposing her milky skin to the light of the moon and the warm glow of the candles.

All he could do was stare. His eyes wandered over her pale flesh, lingering on the shell pink nipples of her breasts. He looked back up to her face, but her lashes hid those blue gray eyes of hers from him.

She noted his reaction and smiled inwardly. She swirled her finger in the bubbly champagne and very deliberately smoothed it over her nipples. She did it again until the icy liquid was sliding down her skin.

Trowa’s mouth went instantly dry as he watched her. He could see her nipples harden from the contact. He felt her hands slide into his hair and draw it forward. He took one nipple into his mouth, sucking hard. His hands came up and grasped her waist. He repeated the process with the other one, and then slowly pushing her back until she was lying on the blanket did he lick the rest of the champagne from her silky skin. "And this is all mine."

Middi let him have his way. Her nerve endings were singing with sensations as his tongue lapped up the last drops of the liquid from her skin. She shimmied her hips a little, coming into contact with his surging erection still confined within the black pants. She heard his intake of breath. Her hands reached down to undo his pants but his hands stopped hers. She looked up at him quizzically.

"Not yet, I have something else in mind for the champagne," he murmured as his fingers slid down to her hips and pulled the silk chemise completely off her. He paused for a moment as he tossed the garment outside the ring of candles. Every inch of her was now exposed to him. He picked up the goblet and tipped it, so that some of the pale liquid spilled onto her stomach. He leaned down and covered her navel with his mouth, sipping the champagne from the shallow indent.

She was startled at the coldness of the champagne and the hotness from his mouth. She squirmed as his tongue swirled about, collecting the last drops of it. She felt a rush of heat between her thighs. "Oh God, Trowa," she whispered.

Trowa grinned against her skin. "Not yet my pale beauty." He leaned away from her and picked up the goblet again. He pushed her knees up and then poured the champagne in the cradle of her thighs, over the silky curls of her mound.

Middi gasped as the champagne bubbled and fizzed against her skin. She hadn’t been expecting that.

Pleased with her reaction, he bent his head and began sipping from bubbling liquid that had collected there. He could hear her beginning to whimper a little. He soon finished and then with his hands, parted her thighs. Champagne that he had missed trickled down and he slowly lowered his mouth and began to gently suck on her moist heated flesh.

"Oh my God!" she gasped out. The cold champagne was a jolt as was the warmth of his mouth. Her knees pressed against the sides of his head as he continued to drive her crazy. Her head tossed on the blanket as his tongue slowly slid inside of her.

Trowa went in and out at a slow pace. He felt her toes digging into his back. He sensed that she was close to the edge. She tasted better then the champagne. He batted the nub with his tongue and with every intent on making her explode, sucked it hard between his lips.

"Troooooooooowa!" Middi cried out softly as she went up in flames.

He licked his lips, sweeping up the last remnants of her sweet taste. He sat back on his heels, grinning from ear to ear. And then he tilted his head as a woman yelled out her lover’s name.

"DUOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"

Middi’s body was still shaking with sensations, but she couldn’t stop the giggle that escaped her lips.

Trowa chuckled softly as well and glanced down at his lover. "Middi," he said tenderly as he leaned down and kissed her lips softly.

She held him tight for a moment as he kissed her. She then expertly flipped him over to his back. She gave him an impish smile. "Remember this is my night," she said as she wagged her finger in front of his nose. "I know you want to be inside me right now, I can feel it," she said as she teasingly rubbed against the bulge in his pants. She was rewarded with a sharp growl of frustration from him. Her tiny fingers went to work on his pants until he was completely exposed to her eyes. "Eager aren’t we?" she asked as she arched a brow at him at the same time a flirty little smile crossed her lips.

He narrowed his eyes on her. Desire was thundering through his veins and he wanted to bury himself inside her tight sheath that gloved him so rightly. He felt her sliding down his body and then her lips closing over him. "Oh God," he groaned.

Middi went up and down, teasing him with her tongue and lips. She sucked hard on the tip and felt his hands twist tight in her hair. And with deliberateness she slid him completely inside her mouth before sliding off him completely. She could hear him groaning. And wanting to feel him filling her, she impaled herself on him. "Oh yes," she whimpered as she braced her hands on his chest.

Trowa couldn’t even think straight, first the suction of her lips and her teasing tongue, now her riding him. He gripped her hips in his hands, holding her tight.

She drove herself onto him; she wanted to feel every inch of him. She could see fireworks each time for he was hitting that spot within her. Her head fell back, her hair spilling down over her shoulders. "Oh God yes," she whimpered again. Her climax hit her with the force of a freight train, making her almost yell into the night. Her fingers dug into his chest and she let out a low scream instead. "Trooooooooooowa!"

With her body pulsating around him, he rolled her to her back. Slamming into her, taking her screams into his mouth as he exploded inside of her in an instant. He almost fell on top of her, but his elbows caught him. He breathed her name against her skin, lightly kissing the delicate flesh beneath her ear. "Middi," he whispered again. He leaned up and watched as her eyes opened languidly.

"Hmmmm," Middi said dazedly. Tremors were still flowing through her body.

"I want to tell you something," he said as he brushed some hair away from her face.

"What is it?" she asked softly as she reached up and pushed back his hair so she could see both his emerald eyes looking into hers.

"I love you," he replied simply.

"Oh Trowa, I love you too," Middi said as she felt tears gather in her eyes. She pulled him down to her and hugged him tight. "I’ve waited for you to say that for so long."

"I know. I know I don’t usually tell anyone what I’m feeling, but the feelings I have for you are too strong to contain. I just can’t help loving you," Trowa said as he touched her lips to his. He wrapped the blanket around them.

"And I can’t help loving you either," Middi replied as she lay her head against his heart. She closed her eyes and smiled. Ten years had passed since she had first fallen in love with him and now he said he loved her. It was more then she could have ever hoped for.

Trowa listened to her breathing. It was a comforting sound. He hugged her tight against him. He knew her love was genuine. He had always known it. And he felt better for saying he loved her. Love was something that he had waited for. And for once Duo was right. The greatest love in the world only comes once in a lifetime. And Middi was his.

Catherine didn’t run fast at all. She wanted Quatre to catch her. She stifled a tiny giggle that burst from her rose colored lips. She loved the blond haired Arabian to distraction, just like he loved her, but he never pressed their physical relationship, which didn’t go further then light petting. It was more because she was his best friend’s sister and because he had being a perfect gentlemen completely ingrained in him. She stopped and listened. She could hear the light crunching sounds of the other women and the heavier more rasping steps of the men. She smiled when she thought of what she was going to do to Quatre to make him give in. She hiked up her skirt and started running a little faster. Her russet curls bounced as she ran. Promptly into Wufei. She almost let out a shriek.

"And what are you doing woman?" he asked her, scanning her from head to toe.

"Sorry," she replied breathlessly as she turned and ran away from him. She felt her heart thumping in her chest. She wanted Quatre to find her, but not that easily.

Quatre tilted his head listening to the sounds of the others running up and down the gravel paths. He hadn’t run into anyone at all, although he would catch glimpses of the others from time to time. He had seen the deep red of Sally’s skirt as she ran around a corner ahead of him and the blue of Hilde’s as she ducked down another path to hide from Duo. He had seen Heero and Duo, both racing past him when they thought they saw what they were looking for. He had yet to find Catherine. He had never seen her looking more beautiful then she did tonight. The dress she was wearing had set his heart into overdrive and he had felt the sudden urge to yank the dress off her once he found her.

Catherine peeked her head around a corner when she heard the sound of someone’s footsteps. She saw his platinum blond hair glisten brightly under the moonlight. She smiled softly and turned on her heel, going towards the spot she had chosen in the maze. She observed the setting she had created earlier that evening. Hers was a small rose covered arbor that she and the other ladies had pulled out a mattress and put it underneath. It was sprinkled generously with red, pink, and white rose petals on the pale yellow silk sheets and coverlet. She smiled again.

He had heard movement behind him, but when he turned around there was nothing there. He tilted his head to the side and made a move in that direction. Instinctively he knew it was her. He could catch a whiff of that jasmine perfume that she wore. A smile creased his lips as he made his way towards his objective.

She could hear someone coming in her direction. She felt her pulse race giddily, knowing it was Quatre. She slipped off her satin slippers and reclined on the bed, pulling up enough of her dress so that her silk encased calves showed. She saw him come into view and she gave him a sultry smile. "Good evening love," she said softly.

Quatre took in the picture before him. His Catherine, lying on a bed with a very inviting smile on her lips. He watched as she trailed her fingers back and forth on the sheets. He raised his eyes to hers. "Evening to you too love," he said as he approached her. He stopped at entrance to the arbor at the foot of the bed. The pale yellow dress enhanced her light bronze coloring and set off her vibrant russet hair. She looked enchanting. "And she’s all mine." He couldn’t help but grin at his thought though. It sounded like something Duo would say about Hilde. He knelt down on the edge and leaned towards her. "Do I get a kiss?" he asked.

Catherine let out a soft laugh as she saw the hungry look in his aquamarine eyes. She sat up and slid her arms around his neck before placing her lips against his. Her lips parted under his without any hesitation. She stroked his hair at his nape as his arms slid around her waist to hold her tight.

He never wanted to let her go. Her kisses always had a drugging effect on him. He slid one of his hands from her waist up to her breast, cupping the enticing fullness with his palm. He felt her intake of breath against his mouth as his thumb made lazy circles on her skin above the low neckline. His tongue massaged hers as he slowly began to lower her to the bed.

She could feel herself being lowered and with some gentle tugging, pulled her lips free of his. "Not yet darling," she said breathlessly as she placed her palms flat on his chest. She pushed him down onto the bed and straddled his waist. "I want to show you exactly what I want. And this time, there won’t be any stopping," she said as she leaned down and placed a teasing kiss on his lips before she started unlacing the front of her gown.

Quatre pursed his lips in frustration as he watched her, doing as she wished. His eyes were riveted on the smooth expanse of satiny flesh above the neckline of the chemise, pushed up by the corset. She was a temptress and right now, he was going to follow his impulses and make love to her. His fingers tapped on the sheets under him as he watched the gown open little by little, exposing the corset and the silk chemise underneath. He raised his eyes hers. He could see her violet eyes glowing and turning to a deep amethyst.

Catherine shimmied her shoulders, sending the dress around her waist. She slid back and stood, letting the dress to fall down around her ankles. She kept her eyes locked with his and undid the ties of the petticoats. They fell in a ruffled froth on top of the dress. She climbed back onto the bed, stretching out her body on top of his. She felt his hands slide over her hips to curve over her rear.

He lifted his head and met her moist lips with his. He squeezed the round flesh appreciatively as he stroked the roof of her mouth with his tongue. Little by little he began to gather up the silk between his fingers.

She could feel the silk being hiked up the back of her legs. She pulled her lips away from his again. She shook her head and wagged a manicured nail in front of his nose. "No, no Quatre darling, didn’t you ever hear that patience is a virtue."

"Yes, but not everyone has patience Cathy," Quatre said softly as he leaned up on his elbows, watching her. Just then they heard a long drawn out whine.

"Aww, Hilde stop teasing me."

She stifled a giggle with her hand. Apparently Hilde had Duo where she wanted him. She looked back down at the man under her. "Well I know you have it, so just wait a little. The best does come to those who wait," Catherine replied as she raked her nail lightly against his lips. She leaned up and slowly began undoing his shirt, exposing his muscled chest to her eyes and hands. She smoothed her hands over the warm and tanned ivory skin all the way down to his toned stomach. The chemise was bunched up, revealing her long legs up to mid thigh.

His hands rested on the satiny skin of her legs as she leaned forwards, giving him an unrestricted view of her cleavage made by the corset. And knowing that she wouldn’t expect it, quickly and efficiently pinned her underneath him. She looked up at him with some surprise but he kissed her before she could do anything. She seemed to melt once his tongue slid through her parted lips and his hands began their trek upward from her hips to her breasts. He covered them with his hands, feeling her sigh into his mouth as his fingers traced the outline of her nipples through the silk. They hardened instantly and he left her mouth, leaving a trail of hot kissed down the column of her throat until he reached her cleavage.

She was in a daze. He had never been like this before. Her nerve endings were singing as his lips touched her skin. And the feel of his fingers teasing her nipples was sending cords of heat flooding between her thighs. "Gotta love being a girl of a former Gundam pilot. Those hands of theirs are certainly an asset." She knew she had to take control again, but with his lips now dusting kisses on the tops of her breasts and the feel of his fingers, it was almost near impossible. "Quatre?" she whispered breathlessly.

"Hmmm?" Quatre asked, lost in the feel and taste of her skin against his mouth.

"Want to take the corset off?" Catherine asked as she felt the gentle brush of his tongue on the inside curves of her breasts.

He leaned back, pulling her with him. She gave him her back and he slowly began to undo the laces of the corset. He placed kisses on her shoulders, as each lace was undone. And as soon as it was loose, he slipped it over her head and tossed it out of the way. He shrugged out of his shirt and pulled her back against his chest. He nipped the back of her neck as his fingers began to slide the straps of the chemise down her arms.

She knew she should stop him, but what he was doing felt so good. The straps of the chemise were now down around her elbows and she felt him lift each arm, taking the straps off. She felt his hands now sliding up over her bared breasts, squeezing them lightly. And with a lot of effort she moved away. She looked over her shoulder at him. "Wait a little longer," she said teasingly as she turned and faced him. She heard and sigh of frustration, but his eyes traveled over her bared skin with searing intensity. She reached beside the bed for her knife. She smiled wickedly at him. "Those pants look a little tight, how bout I cut them off and make you feel better?" she asked as she looked down at the prominent bulge in his pants. She raised her eyes to his. His eyes had turned almost green from the passion flaming in them. She could tell he was intrigued by the idea. She gave him a slight push until he was lying on his back in the middle of the bed.

Quatre looked up at her as she leaned over him. Her lush breasts hanging just inches over his bare chest. The coral nipples beckoned him, but he wanted to see how well she could use a knife. And that feline smile of hers was a real turn on.

Catherine scooted down until she was sitting on his legs. She tapped the knife against her finger and with adroit handling had the sharp blade under the laces that held his pants together. And with a swift up thrust, spilt the laces in half without touching him. She tossed the knife up in the air, catching the tip with her fingers. "Now does that feel better?" she asked huskily as she tossed the knife behind her, embedding it into the wood of the arbor.

"Much, much better," he replied as he felt her body slide down and before he knew it his boots and his pants were off. He felt the tingling sensation of her nails raking up his legs until they encountered his erection. His eyes closed automatically as her hands went up and down very slowly. "Cathy," he breathed raggedly.

"Yes darling," she said as she slid up his body, her lips, inches from where her hands were. She licked her lips and with a deep breath, swept her tongue up and down the hard flesh. She heard him groan and with a satisfied smile on her lips, she took him within her mouth, sliding up and down slowly. She felt his hands twist in her hair as she went up and down.

Quatre was mindless from the sensations that her mouth was producing. He groaned as she sucked on the tip hard before she went back up again. She was driving him insane. He would admit that he had fantasized about her doing this, but this was much better then the fantasy as her hot mouth took him to heaven.

Catherine swirled her tongue over the tip again and then she found herself being yanked up to his lips. She saw the fire in his eyes.

"I want you. NOW," he said in a low voice as he roughly pulled the chemise over her head and tossed it away, leaving her in the silky thigh highs. He latched onto a nipple, sucking hard and hearing moans and whimpers begin to escape from her lips. His hands gripped her hips as she ground her wet heat against him, urging him to plunge inside her and hear her shriek of pleasure.

Knowing what he wanted was all she needed as she raised herself up and impaled herself on him, taking her virginity swiftly. She gave a soft whimper of pain and she felt him pull her down against his chest and kiss her softly.

He felt her pulsing around him. She was so tight he could hardly even breathe. Quatre looked up into her eyes. He had felt that arc of pain that had gone through her as her virginity broke. "I love you Cathy," he whispered against her lips.

Catherine smiled and with measured movements began to move her hips. She felt his hands loosen their grip on her waist as his hips began to move with hers. "I love you too," she whimpered as her eyes closed. The feel of him inside of her was incredible. She had dreamed of this moment for awhile and now it was reality. She leaned up a little, bracing her hands on his chest, steadying herself. She felt his hand slide down her stomach and down between her thighs, finding that little nubbin of flesh. A rush went through her. "OhmyGod," she slurred as she pushed down harder.

His eyes opened as his finger toyed with her slick flesh. Her nails were digging into his chest and he didn’t care. The walls of her body clenched down on him so tight. He wanted to explode, but he held back. He watched her face as some loose curls waved against her cheeks in the slight breeze. The expression on her face was indescribable.

She felt the burning within her become a raging inferno. He filled her so completely. The feeling was so intense, that something would have to give. And with a flick of his finger and him hitting that spot deep inside her, she shattered. Her eyes popped open as she cried out his name softly. "Oh Quatre," she gasped as her hands gave way and she fell against his chest.

Quatre felt a chill go through him when she said his name like that. He wrapped his arms about her slim waist and rolled her to her back. He felt her legs link loosely about his waist as he began to move inside of her, pushing himself deeper and deeper. The walls of her body milked him and with a shuddering breath against her lips, he exploded inside of her. "Cath," he groaned, holding her tightly against him. He heard her calling his name again as well as they both reached completion. A few minutes passed before he even had the strength to move. He leaned up on his elbows and looked down at her face. "Catherine," he whispered.

Catherine opened her eyes and looked up at him. He was smiling. "Did you enjoy that?" she asked.

"Yes, I did. The best part was watching your face. Even now, you’re glowing. You’ve never looked more beautiful then you do right now," he said as he traced her jaw with his finger.

She blushed a little. She reached up and swept back his sweaty bangs. "I’ve waited so long to be with you like this."

"I know. I was thinking the same thing too, subconsciously," Quatre admitted as he leaned his head against her hand. "It was that dress of yours."

"That was Relena’s idea," Catherine replied with a smile. "I’ve never seen a woman so damned and determined to get a man into bed. Except for me of course."

He chuckled. "I don’t even think Heero even had a chance. I don’t think any of us did," he said as he thought of Duo whining awhile back. Just then they heard a scream rent the air.

"DUOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"

Catherine began laughing. "She sure knows how to make to much noise."

Quatre slid off of her and pulled her into his arms as he laughed as well. "Well, when you’re around Hilde and Duo, you have to expect a lot of…things."

"Her screaming is one of them," she chucked against his chest as he drew the silk sheet over them.

He pressed a kiss on her hair. He smiled again. "I love you Catherine. I’m glad I waited for the one I loved," he said tenderly.

Catherine looked up at him. She snuggled up against the man of her dreams. "I’m glad I waited too. I love you so very much Quatre. I wish this night never had to end."

"Who said it had to?" Quatre asked as he caught her lips in a passionate kiss, thanking the heavens above that he had found someone to love like her.