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It's our busiest day at the flower shop so I'll be running around but I got a head start and left earlier than last year! I was out of the house and making deliveries by 5am thus time!! I should be home by 11am I think. That's not too late for you is it??? I know that's already most of the morning gone ;3;

I didn't even consider that today would be that busy at the flower shop. No wonder you started so early.

That is definitely not too late for me. If anything it gives me plenty of time to shower and get ready for the day. I pretty much have today free so please, don't feel like you have to rush because of me.

Yeah some people even do last minute gifts for secret lovers. Super scandalous right!!?! Anyway I want to rush cause I want to spend time with you today. I have my own valentine to see this year~ I mean, would you be my Valentine Relena?

I would love to be your valentine this year Zack.

Now go finish work while I get ready for when you come back. I might put on something special just for you.

Wooo!!! Yes!!!!! Wait something special???? (⸝⸝⸝O﹏ O⸝⸝⸝) I'm gonna be kinda sweaty though. I've been running around with dirt and flowers all morning. BUT OKAY ILL GET BACK TO WORK!!! ILL BE HOME SOON ♡♡♡♡

Then take a shower before coming upstairs? This time remember to dry off.

I'll be here.

will do! ETA IS SOON!!! I can't wait to see you!!!

I can't wait either.

[While Relena waits, she cleans up the kitchen a little before taking a nice hot shower before heading up to their room to get ready. Hopefully Zack remembers to take a shower and dry off before he comes up!

When he does come up he will find Relena sitting on the edge of the bed wearing this outfit.]

Happy Valentine's day Zack.

[Zack does end up coming home soon and he does make his way to the shower first. He did come home with gifts though and made sure to carefully place them downstairs in a spot where hopefully Relena wouldn't spoil the surprise before he was done in his quick shower.

Once he was dry (totally dry all over even his hair!) And dressed in a pair of pressed slacks and a navy blue button down he tied his long hair in a low pony tail and grabbed the gifts. One was obvious, a small bouquet of roses from work, the other was a card he wrote and the last was a small red box in his back pocket holding a necklace inside. He'd had to work overtime to get the funds for it after the DTF nearly made him broke but it was worth it. At least he hoped it would be.

He made the stairs up to their room and didnt notice her outfit right away, the bouquet blocking his view.]

Happy Valentine's Relena. I hope you didn't wait too long for me?

[Shears the door as he enters and decides to wait patiently for him to take a shower and then come up. Honestly, she's not expecting more out of today other than spending time together, maybe cuddling and other activities that they could both enjoy in the bedroom or around the house.

So when he comes up stairs she's pleasantly surprised by the sight of the roses in his hands. As far as she could see they were beautiful. She moves from the bed to meet him, already happy to receive flowers.]

Not at all. The roses are absolutely beautiful.

[Zack hands the flowers and it's then he gets a view of her. She's stunning of course. Relena is always stunningbut she looks even more stunning than usual in her little pink nice gown. He feels over dressed in his pants and button down shirt. He tried to dress nice for her and he blushes as he looks away a little.]

You look beautiful. Should I have been in something else? I wasn't sure if you wanted to go out or anything so I thought I'd dress up for once...I hope it's okay.

[She's happy to accept the roses and enjoy the scent wafting from them. Maybe she should have dressed in something more formal? She honestly hadn't thought of the possibility of going out. But, now that he mentions it, Relena blushes slightly and buries her face in the roses just for a moment while she looks over just how nice he looks.]

Thank you. You look handsome dressed up so perhaps I should have done the same. If you'd like, I can change and we can go out to a nice restaurant to get lunch?

[Going out to eat would be nice but then he thinks about all the people who would see them, who would see Relena and the thought makes him a little sick. Ever since that day they had to perform together for the DTF he hasn't really wanted to share her at all.

Instead he shakes his head and heads over to the bed to take out the small box from his back pocket. ]

No...I don't want to leave. We can order food or I'll cook. This is fine. I want to be the only one to see you like this right now....is that okay?

[She would have changed into something less revealing and more conservative if he had chosen to go out. Though, considering Relena's barely left the house since the entire DTF incident...maybe staying in is a better choice.

She would rather be seen by people she trusts or her lovers as opposed to the world at large right now. Her attention soon turns from the flowers back to him as he moves towards the bed and takes a box out of his back pocket. It looks like it might contain some sort of jewelry?

Relena shifts her attention towards the bed and moves to take a seat on the edge. What he's saying makes sense. He did just get back from work and when he mentions wanting to be the only one to see her like this right now...

She nods. That is definitely okay. She did wear this specifically for Zack and no one else.]

Then lets order in. I only meant to wear this outfit for your eyes only so staying in sounds like the perfect way to spend the afternoon.

[Guilt starts to creep over him as he looks at her. Is he beeing too possessive by asking them to stay? Did he maybe say the wrong thing? He frowns a little and tries to hide it by moving closer to her and resting his head on her shoulder once she's close enough. Her scent mixed with the smell of roses is soothing to him and he closes his eyes as his thumb fiddles with the box.]

I'll get us whatever you like. My treat. I just want you happy always. You are happy right?

[Relena leans into him as he rests his head on her shoulder and closes her eyes for a moment, just enjoying the sensation of him being close to her. As far as she's concerned, he's not doing anything wrong and the possessiveness feels good.

Relena won't lie that the performance left its mark on both of them. She would rather have all his attention on her in private than anywhere they could be seen and observed by strangers.]

Of course I'm happy. I would tell you if I wasn't.

[She pulls away enough so she can look at him and reach out to cup his cheek in her hand.]

While I may occasionally go out and see others, this is where I feel the safest. Right here with you.

[While he does feel more content to be leaning against her, there is still doubt in his face that he's really makong her happy. If he waa better then none of the issue with the DTF would have happened. It was his fault he didn't have enough money, his fault he didn’t save enough. He had to work harder and save more. He needed to do better for Relena. It was all his fault. He was a failure as a dominant.]

I...I'm glad you're here with me today.

[He tried not to let his thoughts overwhelm him as he leaned into her touch, those violet eyes that once sparkled with such happiness and joy never seeming to be as bright anymore. He did smile for her and placed the little box into her hand.]

It's not much but...I had hoped you'd like this more than chocolates.

[Inside was a small pink crystal heart pendant necklace. Simple and elegant for her to wear.]

[It hurts to see his eyes aren't as bright and filled with joy and laughter than they did before the incident. Relena really wishes there was something she could do to bring that sparkle back and make him understand that it wasn't his fault. She's seen enough political systems rigged against the people they are supposed to protect to know it has nothing to do with how hard he works or how much he can provide for her.

If anything, it strengthens her resolve to try and change things for the better. ]

I can't imagine being anywhere else today.

[Her attention turns back to the small box as he hands it to her. She opens it up and smiles as she sees the pink heart necklace. It's simple and elegant which fits her style perfectly.]

I love it. It's a much better gift than chocolates.

[She sets aside the roses to take the necklace out of the box so she can put it on. Once it's secure around her neck she strikes a small little pose.]

How does it look?

[He watches as she puts the necklace on and it does fit her. It's simple but only heightens her natural elegance. He can't help but smile and take hee hand to kiss the back of it.]

You're beautiful, you're always beautiful. With or without it you'd be beautiful but it does suit you. You don't have to wear it when you go out if you don't want. It's not meant as another collar, I just wanted to get you a gift cause it reminded me of you. I really do hope I can protect you for as long as you're here, Relena.

[A faint blush graces her cheeks as he kisses the back of her hand. A delicate necklace like this could never be considered a collar in her eyes. It's more of a declaration of love than of ownership and that is exactly how Relena views it. A declaration of love.

Her blush only deepens as he speaks.]

Zack, you already provide me with everything I could ever want and need. While this city may throw it's own twists and turns at us, I have unwavering confidence that you will protect me and keep me as safe as possible no matter how long we may be here.

[Relena has no intention on being anywhere else. While she does love Hubert, she also loves Zack and knows he will do his best to keep her safe.]

I dare say your charm has won a space in my heart.

Relena...

[Zack watches her a loss for words for a minute. His eyes widen as he gets off the bed and gets to his knees to instead hold both her hands in his and kiss both of them. He's touched by her words and her trust in him.]

I know I'm not the best, I know you could do better than me but you stay with me. You keep staying at my side and I lo...

[He pauses at those four words, his heart aching at them. His mind goes back to their recent separation when he died, how he so easily fell for the ghosts of all his loved ones. How he'd choose the dead over the living and he bites his own lip, looking away from her eyes to the ne klace he gave her.]

I'll keep trying to be good to you. I'll keep trying as much as I can. I promise I'll try harder. I won't leave you again. I learned my lesson...I mean it. You have a spot in my heart too.

[She's a little surprised when he moves off the bed to kneel in front of her. Both of her delicate hands fit perfectly in his larger hands as he brings them to his lips for a kiss. Relena can't really help her smile as she watches him. The faith and trust she has in him is hard to deny when she gives it so freely.]

Of course I keep staying by your side. You are a good man Zack. I have faith in you.

[She notices his his hesitation over that particular word and wonders a little about it. Was it too soon to say something like that for them? She's already admitted to Hubert she loves him and she definitely feels the same way about Zack. Even if he does makes mistakes, Relena knows he's trying and he means well.

No one is perfect, not even her. The only reasons she didn't fall for the ghosts in the snow is the undeniable fact that she knows no one from her world is here. They would have reached out if they were and contacted her.]

Zack, don't drive yourself mad over this. You being yourself is good enough for me.

[She leans in to kiss his forehead just to try and ease his worries.]

As long as we have a spot in each other's hearts, everything will be fine.

Me being myself is the problem...I keep making mistakes and it doesn't just effect me but it effects us both. I have to worry about how it will change for you. I can't keep making mistakes.

[He kisses the hands again and then rubs his cheeks against them both.]

I will keep trying, I'll male sure not to go crazy over it or lose myself but I'll try to think before I act and not fall for the tricks so easily now. Maybe I'll get another job too incase of another dtf issue even so I can get you nicer gifts too. I want the best for you.

[She frowns a little when he mentions that he keeps making mistakes that effect both of them. She really doesn't want him to try and change to just protect her. Relena sighs softly as he kisses her hands again and rubs his cheeks against them. He really is too sweet and adorable...]

Zack, please. We are both bound to make mistakes. I'm bound to say or do something to draw attention to myself eventually that will probably reflect poorly on both of us simply because I refuse to stay silent on my personal beliefs.

[She pulls one hand free from his so she can run it through his hair before cupping his cheek.]

Don't work yourself to death on my account. I am perfectly content with whatever you provide and if you want to make sure we have enough to pay off any fines we gain, I can always get a small part time job to help with savings. It's really not fair that I stay home while you do all the hard work.

[Even if she's not inclined to be in public just yet, Relena is determined not to let him carry this burden alone.]

But if you make a mistake it's okay, you're my submissive. It's okay and expected in this place. When I make a mistake I'm a bad dominant, I'm a failure as a protector and provider. I know you say I'm not but I am in the eyes of this place and others...its...it's hard Relena.

[He leans into her touch, rubbing his face against her small hand.]

I just want to do something right for once. I feel like I haven't done anything right since I've woken up from those mako tanks...my life has been upside down since then and maybe even before that. I just...I want to be the hero in your eyes, I want to earn that place in your heart and I haven't yet.

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