[Gundam Wing] Ring
Title: Ring Author: Trio Maxwell-Chang Fandom: Gundam Wing Pairing or POV: Wufei/Relena Special Note: Yet another of the Christmas drabble, written to these specifications. I'd still love to know what's considered unforgivable about the request, though. Merry Christmas, Ruth!
He glanced up from his report and caught sight of her dozing in a nearby chair, her normally-perfect hair in mild disarray. The honey locks brushed her cheeks, fluttering with each softly-drawn breath, and a folder lay open on her lap, the pages threatening to spill out onto the floor. As he remained where he was, admiring the way the light illuminated her soft skin, a nearby clock chimed midnight. His eyes automatically moved to it, then to the calendar hanging beside the clock as he noted the date.
Two months ago, Duo - the source of brash irritation and surprising wisdom - had drawn him aside. Ten minutes and one scheme later, he’d left. Tonight was the culmination of the whole idea.
Silently, Wufei rose, padding carefully to his desk and withdrawing a tiny metallic box. They had no tree - two different sets of traditions and two people more caught up in work than play had decided that course. They paid little attention to decorations. Instead, he moved to her side, taking the papers and placing them on a nearby table before setting the small box in her lap. The red metal gleamed in the light, and the stylized green ribbon glinted gaily. He tucked the quilt covering her a little tighter around her body, then quietly shook her awake.
Her eyes fluttered open, and for a moment, she glanced around in confusion. The look faded as her eyes met his, and she smiled softly. It took a scant few seconds for her to notice the box, another full minute before she raised a shaking hand to open it.
“It’s made of gundanium,” he murmured, lifting the ring out of the box and taking her left hand. “It was part of Nataku.” Sudden hesitation entered his eyes, and he watched her nervously. “I thought it appropriate.”
“It’s wonderful, Wufei,” Relena assured him, her eyes alight as she admired the delicate detail in the ring.
“Then... you will?” Wufei asked, and she looked at him curiously.
“Will what?”
“Marry me,” he whispered, cupping her cheek. His thumb traveled slowly over her lower lip, his eyes serious as they gazed into hers.