Disclaimer: The Gundam boys are not my property. But you probably already knew that, didn't you?

Alright, so I'm sure this doesn't count as "soon" but it is here now and I know it's short (SORRY SORRY!) but I couldn't resist the whole birthday/sweater thing and I couldn't post it as a one-shot so…...enjoy the tormenting of Heero and try not to hate Hilde too much for putting her hands on Wufei.

Mission: Chance

Epilogue

"C'mon, Heero, we're going to be late!"

Heero groaned as Wufei walked ahead of him, gesturing for him to pick up the pace. He glared at the large building looming before him hoping if he wished hard enough it would explode.

"Stop wishing the building would collapse and hurry! Duo and Hilde are already waiting for us!"

Heero growled as he walked past Wufei who was graciously holding the door open for him. They made their way to the lobby and Wufei spoke with the young lady behind the counter while Heero looked around. There was a large trophy case and he was admiring a particularly large and ornate silver trophy when he felt a tug on his arm.

"Let's go."

Wufei led him past the smiling girl to a wide, darkened hallway that dumped them out right where their friends were waiting.

"Hey, there you are! Happy birthday, 'Fei!"

"Happy birthday, Wufei!" Wufei accepted the hug from the enthusiastic woman as Duo stopped Heero from wandering back the way they came. "Oh my! Is this cashmere? It feels so soft."

"Thank you. It was Heero's birthday present to me."

"You have very good taste, Heero."

Silence reigned for a few brief seconds as looks were exchanged all around the circle. Wufei looked at Duo pleading for help, Heero was practically glaring daggers at Duo, Hilde was looking at Wufei's chest as if he were prime rib and Duo's face reflected his embarrassment at watching his wife paw at his best friend.

"H-hey, babe? Could you uh…stop petting Wufei?"

"Oh sorry!"

Hilde backed away from Wufei, her cheeks rosy, matching her husband's perfectly. Wufei took a step towards Heero and put a reassuring hand on his back, as he and Duo exchanged knowing smirks.

"Ok! Let's skate!"

Duo swung an arm around Wufei and Heero and Hilde followed the pair to a bench where everyone sat down and put on their ice skates. Duo and Hilde jumped out onto the ice and started skating, yelling for Wufei and Heero to join them.

"Heero. What is your problem? You've been pouting all morning."

"Nothing."

"Liar. If you don't tell me what's wrong I'm going to tell Duo you like to sing J-pop songs in the shower."

This comment earned Wufei Heero's deadliest glare but Wufei just smiled, immune to the man's more belligerent looks. Finally, Heero looked away and mumbled.

"What was that?"

"I said I don't know how to skate."

"C'mon, Heero, how hard could a competitive art form be?"

Wufei stood up and dragged an unsteady Heero with him the short distance to the ice rink.

"You are a naturally gifted athlete and shouldn't have any problems."

Heero held onto Wufei's hands as they stepped out onto the ice. Wufei tried to keep his laughter in check but he'd never seen Heero so unsure of himself before.

"Stop laughing. It's not funny."

"No, it's not. It's….adorable."

Wufei yanked Heero to him and hugged him, sending the pair down on the ice with Wufei landing on Heero.

"Damn it, Wufei! I gave you the sweater to avoid getting hurt this year."

Wufei just laughed and leaned in to give his boyfriend a quick kiss before pulling them both up to their knees.

"I'm sorry. When we get home I'll rub it and make it feel better."

Heero saw the glint in the onyx eyes and suddenly he was feeling no pain as Wufei dragged him up to his feet.

"C'mon, Heero. Give it a chance?"

The pair started to skate again with Wufei at Heero's side, smiling, teasing and encouraging his growling boyfriend. Heero was accustomed to taking chances, many times with his own life. And so far he'd come through just fine. But the chance he had taken on Wufei…..risking his heart……that had been the most dangerous in his estimation. But also the most rewarding.

And now they took chances together. Big, small, significant, insignificant….it didn't matter. What did matter was that they did it together. Heero turned when he felt Wufei let go of his hand to see the man skating backwards, away from him, his smile and eyes taunting him, challenging him. Heero smirked as he unknowingly picked up speed, his attention solely focused on Wufei.

Mission accepted.

The End.