Excerpt:
Relena was more than a little bit drunk. It's what she got, she mused, for having a second Long Island Iced Tea. She'd promised to have only one, of course, but how could she refuse a drink from such a handsome man? Very handsome, and very charming. And interested in her!
Duo had taken the seat next to Quatre, much to her disappointment. Well. Perhaps she couldn't surreptitiously brush hands or sit just a little too close, like she was longing to, but she could admire the view. And what a view! Piercing blue eyes that seemed almost purple in the dim light of the bar, long bangs framing a heart-shaped face, and a beautiful chestnut braid she couldn't help but be a little jealous of. And that smile – she couldn't get enough of that smile.
"So," Duo said, turning back to her, "what exactly has you so eager to get away from your parents?"
"Err…" she replied, not entirely sure she wanted to explain this. "Well, you see…" she trailed off.
Waves and a Wedding
- Author: noirangetrois
(2xR) (3x4) 22k
Relena's mother is pressuring her to get married, so when she meets a handsome and charming man on a cruise, she can't help but think that he could be the solution to all her problems.
My notes: This AU is pure Hallmark-channel fluff, only a drop of angst in sight, but I do like this suave, confident Duo and adventurous Relena. It's a fun, easy read that's good for a pick-me-up after reading one of the other fics that can wreck you.