a/n: hey all! thanx so much to DrunkenHobo, XiAoZRayZz and AsuCaga Freak for reviewing! Thta is what encouraged me to update so fast! Unfortunately with such fast updates come short chapters :S But here it is!

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Chapter 2:

Kira stole a glance at the beauty sitting beside him. Her hair was blowing in the wind and she had her eyes closed, seeming to enjoy the air tickling her face. She had a serene look on her face and a slight smile played on her lips.

She was humming again, softly at first, and then it steadily grew in volume. Kira smiled, he loved her voice. Suddenly he had the urge to here her, feel her beautiful voice wash over him, calm him. He stole a glance at her only to see her eyes still closed.

"Lacus?" His voice came out quiet, hesitant and at once he knew she didn't hear.

"Lacus?" He repeated louder, and with a little more confidence.

Lacus abruptly stopped her humming and looked at him. "Yes Kira?" She replied in her singsong voice.

"Ummmm" He found himself at a loss for words. He could feel his face heat up, "Will you sing for me?"

She looked at him, surprised and just blinked.

Why is he looking at me like that? Did I say something wrong? Oh no! It must be unusual for a guy to ask a girl to sing…

"I mean only if you want to." He hurried to add, blushing.

Lacus giggled.

Her laughter is bubbly, and like the chiming of a bell, he thought as his blush deepened is she laughing at me?

"I would love to Kira!" She smiled wider than he had ever seen before. She was overjoyed and had to work hard to smother the blush threatening to creep up her neck.

Kira blushed redder than he ever though possible. That smile…He thought. Kiss her. Something is his head told him. It scared him. To smother this instinct he forced his eyes back onto the deserted road.

She smiled. The blush hadn't escaped her eyes. I love the way he blushes.

Then she began,

"In this quiet night,

I'm waiting for you,

Forgetting the past,

And dreaming of you,"

Kira had to struggle to keep his eyes on the road and not her lips as they moved to form the words…

"Time passes by,

And memories fade,

But time can't erase

The love that we've made"

He purposely took the long way to her house…

"And the stars in the sky,

That I wish upon

Will bring you back to my side

Though you're not here with me

I dream of a place, we'll meet again"

He rounded the turn towards her house, driving well bellow the speed limit.

"Hold me close,

So deep in your heart,

I will find you,

No matter where I have to go"

Lacus put her heart and soul into the words; she wanted to impress him, for him to hear the meaning behind her words…

"And dream of me,

For I will be there,

Follow your heart that leads,

Into the Quiet night…"

She smiled, singing soothed her soul, it relaxed her. She watched him out of the corner of her eye. His eyes were fixed on the road but he was smiling.

As Kira pulled into the drive of Lacus's house (more like a mansion) and braked near the door, he turned to find Lacus staring at him, studying him. She blushed when he noticed and looked away.

Kira then turned off the car and stepped out the door. Closing it behind him he walked around the front of the car until he was at her door. He opened her door and offered her his hand.

Lacus smiled at the show of manners and graciously accepted his hand. As she got out of the car she realized how close their faces were…

Kiss Her! A voice inside Kira's head screamed, but again he pushed it back. Instead he quickly hopped back and bowed, kissing her hand.

"Till we meet again milady" He drawled a playful smile on his lips.

Lacus blushed, "Thank you for the ride Kira, I'll see you at 9:00?" Feeling uncomfortable and flattered at the same time.

"Yes, and Lacus?" Tell her everything. The moment was perfect.

"Yes Kira?" She could feel her heart speed up.

"I…" What should he say? No. Not now. "I'll see you tonight"

Lacus effectively concealed her disappointment. "Yes, tonight." Then, before she could react, he leaned forward and kissed her cheek.

"I can't wait." He said. And there was no stuttering, no blushing, no embarrassment; it just felt so unbelievingly natural.

Lacus watched as he climbed back into his convertible, smiled at her and drove away. She stood there, dumbstruck, as her fingertips slowly felt there way up to her cheek, where his lips it. As she slowly traced the area a smile lit her features, and she felt happier than she ever had before. I can't wait for tonight, she thought as she made her way into her house, quietly humming.

9:00-the Rouge

As Athrun drove into the parking lot to find it already packed. Well it is to be expected. He sighed, remembering the 'joke' Mr. La Flaga had pulled. When will he realize he is just not funny? A slight smile flickered across his lips, No time soon.

They found a spot about a block away, between the other cars. As they walked back towards the Rouge Athrun couldn't help but admire the ease in which Lacus mangaged to navigate the gravel parking lot in her high heels.

He also noticed that Kira's Mustang was parked right by the door. "Kira no doubt got here early to get a space." He laughed, Kira always seemed to be one step ahead of everyone else.

He noticed Lacus blush slightly at the mention of Kira's name and he smiled. He could see how much his two best friends loved each other and he often wondered why Kira didn't just tell her. He also knew that Lacus was just waiting for Kira.

As the walked through the doors Athrun and Lacus were hit by a wave of sound, music and lights.

After their eyes adjusted to all the flashing lights they managed to make out Kira, Yzak and Shiho sitting at a table in the corner. Shiho was glaring at Yzak (no doubt because he refused to dance) and he was pretending he didn't notice the holes she was burning in his skin.

Kira on the other hand was totally surrounded. Girls were all around him; swooning, daydreaming or begging him to dance. As they entered he looked up at them and smiled but he thankfully did not draw attention to them, Athrun might still have a chance to get over their un-noticed.

As Lacus and Athrun made their way through the crowded dance floor they made sure to keep their heads bowed. Just a few more steps…

"Athrun!" a shrill voice called out.

A wave of pink hair…

Breasts pushed up against his arm…

A VERY revealing outfit…

"Well hello Meer."

a/n hey!

i planned to include more in this chapter but the fluff was longer than expected. I know its short but another is coming!

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next time: don't cry over spilled punch! Meet the fan clubs and their presedents.