Note: Last update of 2006. Happy New Year everybody! Here's a quick little One-Shot of Lacus and Kira's New Year. Enjoy! (Set post-Destiny) Don't own Gundam Seed.
IN LOVE
Lacus leaned gently against the tinsel-woven railing of the balcony pensively. There was a lot on her mind tonight, and she could tell that tonight was the night, and something big was fated to happen.
She sighed, fingering the tinsel, phrasing a speech in her head. She leaned further forward, and slipped on a patch of stray ice. Suddenly strong, reassuring arms caught her from behind.
Lacus spun around, relieved. "Kira, thanks."
"Don't mention it. Got tired of the party?" the brunet said, smiling.
Lacus blushed. "Yeah, I just wanted to get some fresh air."
Kira noticed her fidgeting with the tinsel still, and gave her a confused look. "Is something bothering you?"
Lacus took a deep breath, and closed her eyes for a minute, preparing to speak. "Yeah." Kira looked at her, waiting. "Kira, I think I'm…"
A pregnant pause filled the silence. Kira felt his breath catch, waiting in anticipation, curious as to know what she would say. He braced himself for her reply.
"In love." She finished at last, all her preperations for her rehearsed speech flying right out the window.
Kira couldn't stop the crestfallen expression from gracing his face. "Oh," he said indifferently. "With whom?"
Gently, Lacus lifted a finger to his cheek. "With you, silly."
Kira raised his head like a little boy being offered a lolly pop. "Really?" he asked for confirmation hopefully.
Lacus nodded. "Really."
Suddenly a loud speaker from below bellowed out, "10!"
Lacus leaned closer, as did Kira, until their lips met.
"9!"
"I love you, Kira," Lacus whispered.
"8!"
"I love you too."
"7!"
The two stood in the snow, shivering in their newfound peace of mind and their undiscovered feelings.
"6!"
Lacus grinned, and the two counted along with the bullhorn. "5...4...3...2...1!"
"Happy New Year Lacus!" said Kira happily.
"Happy New Year!"