Paring: Kira x Athrun (Yaoi) - No direct actions yet, but yes, it's M/M

Disclaimer: Nope, I do not own Gundam Seed Destiny.

Notes: I don't have any expierence in writing such scenes, but I try, and I do hope it's good enough. Enjoy, and do review!

Summary: Chapter 3 is about Kira telling Lacus that he loves Athrun over her.

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Gundam Seed Destiny: A New Future

CHAPTER 3: Understanding

Kira, like Athrun, also had his mind full about the decisions he had to make about his feelings for his best friend. But apart from dealing with the need to confess to the blue-haired boy, he also faced the problem of telling Lacus about leaving her for Athrun.

Kira knew that under normal circumstances, Lacus was a very kind and very understanding person. However, he had not broken up with a girl before, and had no idea how she would react to his decision. His mind seemed to become overactive, causing him to imagine Lacus turning into a green-eyed monster that would eat him up when he told her that he wanted to be with Athrun instead of her.

That was the issue that kept him occupied at one side while the others, with the exception of Athrun, had fun swimming in the pool. Kira knew that he needed to make a decision soon, or he would go insane, not being able to show Athrun his affection more openly. And he knew that before he could tell Athrun, he had to tell Lacus first.

It was later in the afternoon, when the others had decided to take a break from their pool fun, that Kira decided to take action. When he saw Lacus walking back to the mansion, he gathered up his courage and went after her.

I just hope that she doesn't kill me for this. Kira thought to himself, gulping nervously.

"Lacus, there's something important that I need to tell you." Kira blurted out, taking hold of Lacus' hand. "In private." He added, walking towards one of the sliding doors that opened into the interior of the mansion.

Curious, Lacus allowed herself to be pulled along as Kira entered his room. He beckoned for her to sit on his bed, before shutting the door and sitting down beside her.

Kira was really nervous, and he could not find a good place for the conversation to start, so they sat in silence for a few minutes, with him not looking at Lacus and her becoming worried with his strange behaviour.

Kira finally broke the silence. "Lacus" He said softly "I know that we've been together for several years now, and we've been having a great relationship." Kira paused, then went on hurriedly, "You've done many great things for me these past years, even saving me a few times. I really appreciate it all."

Lacus started having a faint suspicion of what Kira was coming to at this point, but remained silent as he continued on, still looking at his feet and not at her.

"However, I have to tell you that there's a…a problem"

"A problem?" Lacus asked softly.

"Um…yeah." Kira paused, glancing briefly at Lacus before going on, "I'm very sorry about this, Lacus, It's just that…that there's someone else that I…I love."

"Oh." Lacus' heart sank. She had suspected correctly after all.

"It's not that I dislike you Lacus!" Kira said quickly, looking up, his teary eyes meeting Lacus' gaze. "Don't be mad at me…please!"

Lacus was surprised at the anguish that she saw in Kira's violet eyes, a look that seemed to be pleading for her to understand and forgive him.

Kira continued on before Lacus could say anything, "It's…it's just that he's…"

He's? Lacus wondered. The person that Kira loves more than me, is a guy?

"Who's this other person?" Lacus asked softly, forcing herself to stay calm.

Kira gulped, blushing faintly. "It's…um…it's Athrun."

Somehow, that admission failed to surprise Lacus. It was as if she had already half expected it. It seemed that he was the only logical other person possible for Kira to love.

"Um…"Kira went on softly when Lacus did not respond. "Are you mad at me then, Lacus?"

Lacus looked at Kira, and gave him a small smile. "No, I'm not mad. I can't seem to get angry with you Kira; you're just too nice a person for me to get angry with. Furthermore, I actually don't seem to mind you loving Athrun over me."

"Really?" Kira asked, very surprised.

Lacus nodded. "Maybe it's because I've known Athrun for a long time as well. Don't you remember; we even used to be engaged."

"Oh yeah." Kira said, a little sheepishly.

"Now that I think about it, you two would go well together." Lacus mused. "You two have been best friends for a very long time too."

Then she asked. "Have you told him yet?"

Kira's blushed deepened at the question. "Um…not yet. I'm…well I…I don't really know how to tell him, actually."

Lacus smiled at Kira gently. "Be brave. Just approach him and tell him. I know you can do it. You have my support!"

"Really?" Kira asked.

Lacus nodded.

"We can still be best friends then?" Kira asked suddenly.

"Of course!" Lacus replied, becoming amused. "Why would I not want to be? Just because you broke up with me doesn't automatically mean that we no longer can be best friends, Kira. I'm not letting the issue of you loving Athrun over me ruin a perfectly good friendship!"

Kira blushed even more at that.

"Oh" At that moment, Lacus thought of something. "Does anyone else know about this?"

"Huh? Um…Cagalli does." Kira replied, laughing ruefully. "I didn't even tell her anything, and she could already guess! She said that my actions and feelings were too obvious for her to miss. She approached me about the issue late last night, and told me to tell Athrun too."

Lacus smiled knowingly at that, then added. "You should listen to the both of us then." She paused. "Well, now that this part of the problem is solved, shall we go back out to join the others? I think they'll miss us soon!"

Kira nodded, standing up and opening the door. "Alright then, let's go."

Lacus followed him out, but just before they left the mansion, Kira turned around and hugged Lacus.

"Thanks for being such a kind an understanding person, Lacus."

Lacus smiled again as he let go. "Well," She said, giving him a mischievous look. "Were you expecting me to turn into a monster and eat you up?"

Kira blushed, remembering his overactive imagination. Then they both laughed at that, and everything was alright once more.

At that moment, Kira thought to himself. Maybe I'll be able to do it tomorrow. Maybe I'll find the courage to tell Athrun how I feel about him tomorrow.

I just hope I can bring myself to do it.

To be continued...

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