A/N: First pairing of its kind! Yeah, I know this could be considered a crack pairing, but I happened to enjoy writing this. We got an assignment to write a diary entry, and then I started thinking about that while watching Gundam SEED Destiny; and this is what came to me. I hope you enjoy and that I convert a few people out there to actually, maybe write some more. But anyways, I think we should get on with the story.

Just so you know, these are all first person; from Meer's point of view in the form of diary entries. I've added a few things since when I actually wrote these out.

Disclaimer: I don't own Meer Campbell or Rey Za Burrel. This story idea is mine though, and any elements that do not appear in the show/manga are also mine.

Entry One: Start of Something New

I'm hiding these entries in the secret pocket in the back of my diary. No one can know about this. I needed to write about all of this to keep myself sane.

It's a secret you see; our relationship. If anyone found out, the consequences for us could be severe. We could be executed or worse… but as long as it's dangerous, we'll keep it secret. Maybe someday we'll be able to be open about it, but that's not today.

But I love him, and I'm willing to do whatever it takes for us to be together. It's true; I'm in love with Rey Za Burrel, not Athrun Zala. It's one of the things I hate about pretending to be Lacus-san; I have to suppress my real feelings. Puppets do not think, they follow commands as their master's pull their strings; Durandul is my puppeteer and I am his puppet.

Athrun's nice and all, but I can't see us getting past just being friends; it's probably because I am impersonating Lacus-san. I know. I know that it's wrong, and that this entire masquerade may one day take my life, but I want to help, and this may be the only way I can. No one would listen to Meer Campbell, but they would listen to Lacus Clyne-san.

It was never my idea to take this charade to be such a pop princess, but the publicists who I spoke to insisted on it; I wanted a little more subdued attire, but they insisted that this would work better. It's their job, so I assume that it's right.

But I'm straying from why I'm writing again. Oh dear, I am quite out of it lately, the exhaustion must be getting to me; I don't get a lot of sleep, and the sleep I do get isn't very good.

In a way, my impersonating Lacus-san is what allowed me to meet him, I might never have otherwise; I'll be eternally grateful for that, no matter how angry I can get at how little control I have over my life now.

Rey makes me forget about all that. All about being Lacus-san, everything bad, all the bad thoughts, he makes them seem to go away; makes me feel like Meer again. I really hope that after all of this we can move far, far away from the PLANTs to a place where we can be happy and together.

I'll set down the circumstances of how we first met.

I accompany Durandul to many meetings and other things, although I don't necessarily sit in on them. I met Rey on one such excursion.

Apparently Durandul had asked him to occupy me as I'd complained earlier about being terribly bored. We actually just stayed in my hotel room and talked and watched movies. Well, I mostly talked; Rey wasn't very forth-coming in the conversation. I thought I'd bored him too much with my never-ending chattering.

So you can imagine my surprise when he came back the next night. I had to tell him that I had a concert, but if he wanted, he could wait and we could perhaps got out for dinner after. I was a little upset about it, but that was the best I could offer under the circumstances; I had an image to keep up.

He smiled softly and replied, "I'd like that."

I have to admit, I blushed terribly at that; I hadn't expected him to actually even CONSIDER my offer. He never ceases to surprise me. It only occurred to en route to my concert that he'd smiled; REALLY smiled, he looked so handsome…

Anyways, my concert went remarkably well. The soldiers were ecstatic to see 'Lacus-san'. It raised their spirits considerably, which was exactly what I was supposed to do. I have to keep the soldiers morale up and the people united under Durandul.

It was very late when I finally got back to the hotel, and I was exhausted. All I wanted at that moment was good food, a warm bath, and a comfy bed; not to mention get out of this ridiculous outfit!

Then a fifty ton weight was dropped on my chest. Amidst all the action, I'd completely forgotten about Rey! I'd told him to wait, not realizing how late I would be out. I hurriedly made an excuse to Sarah and the others before hurrying towards the elevator.

I probably made quite the site, bolting out of the elevator doors the moment they were wide enough to let me pass, and then racing down the hall like a bat out of hell; I'm sure anyone who saw me would have a story to tell.

Reaching my door, I was breathing heavily, my hands still fisted in my skirt, and my ankles sore from running so far in heels, I'd probably have rolled an ankle once or twice, and there was a dull throb in both my ankles.

I hurriedly unlocked the door and threw it open.

What I saw next was not what I was expecting, or ever imaging, to be waiting for me.

A dinner table set for two, complete with candles and roses. I just stood at the door, completely in shock, starring open-mouthed at the scene before me. I was sweating, with sore ankles, and a very wrinkled dress.

Rey came out at this time, he seemed a little awkward, "I guess this would be the wrong time to ask if you would like something to eat…"

I broke out of my trance, "Oh… uh no! I was just wondering if it would be okay if I could quickly go and clean myself up." I surprised myself by even being able to form a coherent sentence.

He nodded. I disappeared into my bedroom to hurriedly change.

I emerged several minutes later, looking halfway presentable, although I was quite sure that I carried the odor of sweat with me despite my best efforts to cover it with perfume. Rey didn't notice, although if he did he didn't say anything about it.

Dinner was a quiet affair. Not a comfortable one, but an awkward one. When we finished, I helped him put the dishes into the dish washer before we settled onto the couch to watch a late night film, which happened to be an old romance.

I giggled several times throughout the film, I don't think that helped Rey feel anymore comfortable then he already was.

"Can I ask you something Meer-san?"

"Of course! And you don't have to bother with the 'san', Rey."

"Alright Meer… I was wondering if… I could continue to come and see you?"

I smiled brightly and hugged his arm, "Of course you can! I really don't mind and it's nice to have someone to talk to. Don't you dare tell anyone else what I told you last night, okay?"

He blushed, "I-I would never!"

Giggling, "I know you wouldn't; you're a trustworthy person, Rey. I'm glad that you and I can become friends!"

Of course, Sarah knocked at this moment, "Lacus-san, may I come in?"

"One moment Sarah!" I called back. Where to hide Rey?! I hissed at him, "Quick! Duck into my bedroom and take the back exit!"

He nodded and hurried into the next room.

I rushed over and opened the door, "What is it Sarah?"

"I came to ask why you came up here in such a hurry," she responded, inviting herself into my room. She sat on the couch, I slowly came and sat down beside her; afraid that she might know something about me and Rey.

"Oh, it's nothing; I was just tired and anxious to get back to my room, that's all."

Her eyes narrowed, she suspected something, "You're hiding something. Does it have to do with that red coat who was here last night?"

I was shocked, she noticed, "You have to stay away from him! If anyone found out, it could destroy you! You might even be killed!"

I could feel the hysterics coming on, I started to beg, "No! Please Sarah! Don't tell anyone about Rey! Please! He's the first friend I've ever really had! Don't tell anyone about him! Please don't! Let me have this one thing as Meer Campbell, I can be Lacus-san at all other times, but please let me have my time with Rey as myself!"

She seemed to debate about it, but finally relented, "Alright. I'll keep it a secret. But be careful."

Sarah left me there on the couch, breathing heavily and not sure how this was going to turn out in the end. For me, it turned out being better then I expected; it turned out just as my wildest dreams would have had it.

I'll write more later!

Meer Campbell

First entry done! I know that the characters might have been a little OOC in this, but to make this pairing work, I had to. Also, if anything is not in line with the show's timeline, screw it. I wrote this and as the author of it, what I say goes. But anyways, both Rey and Meer are seventeen (I checked), and this just so happens to be one of my favorite pairings (despite how sparse the fanfiction on it is). Please review! Even if it's to say you didn't think it was that good! I live for reviews, so please be nice and feed the plot bunnies!

I fleshed this entry out a little more then it was originally, so be happy!

Signing off.