Ch. 10: Rolling Chaos

Flay was sitting in her room during the night trying to find any information on Lacus Clyne. Looking over everything on the computer, she found nothing useful to her cause.

Teacher at Orion High School, works, I can't use any of this crap! Come on, there must be something I can use!

She had been looking for valuable information for the past 3 hours with 10 breaks for something else; something that was sleeping on her bed. She was wearing a pair of ripped jeans and a hot pink tee-shirt. The rips were mostly around the knees and upper legs, and she had a silver plated belt going around.

After looking for another 5 minutes, her face brightened. Well, this is a bonus! If one doesn't work, the others will come in handy too. She printed the form out and hid it under the keyboard before hearing a drunken yell from across the room. It was also the voice of a male.

"Hey, what's taking so long over there?"

Flay grinned widely. "Don't worry, I'm coming now." She took one last look at the keyboard, and then to the box with the pendant on the desk before running off. Her father was going to be gone for even longer due to new circumstances, and she was glad he was. It gave her the chance to have all the fun she wanted. The maid was to leave at night, and guards would come after that. But she always could sneak in anything she wanted from another point they did not know.

Kira wasn't asleep yet; he was in bed staring up at the roof, smiling. Only one thing was on his mind at the time; it was also the reason he was awake: Lacus. Since last night, Kira had been thinking hard about her and Flay.

Lacus really seems to care for me a lot. Flay only wants me as her own, so I guess the choice is pretty simple. But what if it's just a ruse? What if Lacus is the same?

The thought was unbearable and unbelievable at once. He was sure Lacus wasn't like that. But then he considered how she lied to get her job. It could be the same way with her trying to get him.

No, it can't. Lacus likes me for who I am, I'm sure. His thoughts were interrupted by a sound from outside. He got off the bed and walked to the window. Looking outside, he saw a familiar white colored Buick, and a girl with pink hair sitting in the driver's seat. Kira's jaw dropped as Lacus stepped out of the car. Without even thinking of opening the window, he dashed downstairs, careful not to wake Cagalli or his mother.

What is she doing here? And at this time of the night! He put on a normal jacket and his shoes before opening the door.

Lacus turned when she heard something from behind her. The sight made her heart jump. Kira was standing in the doorway, looking straight at her. She didn't even wait for him to run, as she took the liberty of doing it for him. What was surprising to Kira was that she was wearing an old-fashioned, white nightgown, with stockings on her legs and a slit in the dress that fell down to her heels.

She tripped once, but didn't fall and kept on running until she made it into his arms. She buried her head in his chest lovingly and clung to him. "Oh Kira, I'm so happy to see you."

Kira was stunned. "W-what are you doing here? It's past midnight."

Lacus brought her head up to his head's level and let go. "I just, really wanted to see you. I don't know what possessed me to come. Sorry if I woke you Kira."

"No, it's alright, I was awake anyway, and…I was just thinking about you the whole time."

Lacus felt faintly warmer. He was thinking of her? It was joyful and strange to know. "What were you thinking of me for?" She couldn't help but ask that question.

With a now red face, Kira turned to the side. "I-I just, um…well, I can't really explain."

Lacus frowned in disappointment. "I understand. Well, I guess since I've seen you, I'll go now." She turned to walk away, but she was being held back her hand. She tugged it forward only to realize Kira was holding her.

"Come on, the least I can do is take you for a walk," he said, closing the door behind him.

Lacus felt tingly in her cheeks as she looked back at him. "Okay then, lead the way."

The fountain was shooting water up higher than normal in the park, but it didn't seem to draw Shinn's attention. He was only looking into the pool of water that it created with a frown.

Luna, why did you have to go and get transferred? Why couldn't you just stay with me?

He pictured the image of her face in the reflection and recalled her laughter. It brought a small smile to his face to know that he still had those memories to himself. But after a moment, he lost that smile and finally lost his desire to be there. Turning around, he walked toward the field to his car and drove off into the night.

Lacus was holding Kira arm in arm as they walked. The moment was pleasurable enough; she loved being alone with him. They had passed at least 5 houses by now and they didn't even glance back at the car or the house.

Obviously, this was going to be a long night for the both of them; they were inseparable. Arms clinging to each other, thoughts of the one next to themselves, it was strong. Lacus was turning red bit by bit as she thought of Kira and Kira's ears burned from the dreams of the pink haired princess right next to him.

The unimaginable part was that they weren't even talking. The entire time they walked in complete silence. It was hard to believe that they wouldn't have anything to say to each other at this point. Or they just didn't know how to say what they wanted to say; even though they wanted to say what they wanted to say, they just can't say what they wanted to say.

Finally, Kira decided to say what he wanted to say. "So, what are you doing for the weekend?"

Lacus glanced at him. "Well, I'm busy with editing school work tomorrow, and Sunday…I'm free. Why do you ask?"

"Well, would you like…to go out with me again?"

Lacus stopped suddenly and Kira was tugged back. When he looked upon her face, he saw her heartwarming smile. "I would love to very much."

Kira shut his eyes while smiling. "Alright then, that's been settled. So then, do you want to keep walking or should you get home?"

Lacus suddenly felt uneasy. "Are you taking me just for my gain Kira?"

"N-no! It's not like I don't like to take walks. I think it's nice to get some fresh air when you need it." His face was shady red along with his ears as well.

Lacus merely giggled. "I believe you, so it's alright. You don't have to get so worked up you know."

"Well, it just happens Lacus. I can't help it."

Lacus decided to chance the subject. "So, what are you planning to do in your future?"

Kira's mind stumbled form the change of talk so he thought about it longer than usual. Finally, he spoke. "Well, I do like working with graphics and programs on computers and electronics, so I thought I'd become a graphic designer."

"I see. Well, I hope you achieve that soon."

Kira glanced at her. "That's a little odd to hear from you when we're together like this."

Lacus blushed, remembering what happened. "Yeah, I know, but still."

"Thank you. So then, can you tell me now?"

Lacus looked up at him, confused. "Tell you what?"

"Tell me why you're a teacher instead of a student." Kira was looking at Lacus carefully and intently. He wanted to know and was sure that he should know as well.

Lacus wasn't smiling anymore. Her face was dark and masked with sorrow. "Alright then; I was really in the need for a job and nothing I took was very satisfying. Eventually, I decided to take a job as a teacher and falsified my age."

Kira was still confused. "But didn't you go to a school?"

"Yes, but I didn't like the students there, always so irritating and terrible. My father took me out of the school in time after hearing about a murder in the school by one of the students. He was afraid that it might happen to me as well."

Lacus was looking down, not facing Kira as she spoke. "I never told my father about my job, and in truth, my house is really the summerhouse we own. I asked my father for it as a normal house and he agreed to it after hearing about many good things in here. That's the whole story."

Kira took notice of how sad she looked. "Did you like it where you use to live?"

Lacus looked at him. "So very much. I really want to go back sometimes, but it gets dangerous, especially at night." She broke down into tears, but she kept strong and didn't cling to Kira for support.

Kira, however took her up in his arms and looked down at her. "Everything's alright Lacus. I know you really want to go back, but still, there are so many things here you can appreciate just as much as you did there. And truth be told, I don't really want you to go back."

Lacus looked up at him in shock. "Why is that?"

"2 reasons. One, you said it was dangerous, and I wouldn't like you to get hurt. And 2…I…"

Lacus was listening intently. "What Kira? Just say it."

The tone of voice surprised Kira. She sounded partially cold, yet it also sounded like she knew already what he would say. He finally gave in. "I love you Lacus. So very much."

The words shocked her greatly and she felt herself get tugged into Kira's strong embrace. She recoiled from it, but returned it after time. "I love you too Kira, and I don't care if it's just in a few days, I love you."

Kira pulled out of the embrace and looked into the pink-haired girl's eyes deeply. He could tell that it wasn't a lie. Lacus had been honest with him from the moment they met. He couldn't hold his sanity any longer and kissed her. It wasn't long before he felt her kiss back; the moment went on for minutes before they broke apart.

"Well, I think I should go home and rest now, Lacus said, I wouldn't want to wear myself out before Sunday."

A chuckle escaped Kira's mouth and he started to walk back, taking up Lacus' hand in his own. Then something struck him. The light in Cagalli's room was on, and he could see a shadow moving behind the curtain! "Oh damn, I'd better hide before she sees me!"

"What?" She saw him point to the window and they both made a break for it upon the terror it brought them. As soon as Kira reached the door, he waved to Lacus who waved back before driving off calmly and normally.

"Phew, too close for comfort." Wait! How do I get back it without being heard now? Oh damn it all! He crept forward, daring to look up at Cagalli's window. The light was still on, so he laid back and waited, grunting lightly.

I guess there's no point to keep hiding it. I have to tell her now, but she could be asleep already! Athrun was pacing back and forth in his bedroom. He was sleeping for awhile, but finally got too restless to stay asleep because of Cagalli. Her face kept popping up in his dreams and it was becoming a problem.

Then he caught a glimpse of his phone flashing red, signaling that he had a message. He went to pick it up and saw that it was from Meer. Without any hesitation, he deleted it without listening. That's caller ID for you, he thought. At least Meer won't be able to bother me again.

His hand with the phone was suddenly shaking violently. His urge to call Cagalli was almost controlling his mind, but he fought it off with great effort. "Oh come on, it's late at night and she'll be asleep! I can't call her now!" The great strain of the fight in his head gave out as he lost most of his strength. He finally felt very tired and stumbled toward his bed. I'll call her tomorrow, he decided as he collapsed and soundly drifted to sleep.

Occasionally peeking up at Cagalli's bedroom, Kira was still outside, waiting for his chance. She was still up and running after at least 1 hour since Lacus left. Kira groaned. Come on Cagalli; I'm really getting tired out here. The lights still didn't go out and the fumes in Kira's head were fuming on fumes.

At long last the light went out and Kira smiled. Now all he had to do was wait a few minutes and then open the door. Then he froze. OH CRAP! NO! He forgot that the door would automatically lock at night until morning. He also didn't have the key with him, so the only way was to call Cagalli or his mother. Kira fell back and didn't even feel the pain at he hit the ground. He cursed his own stupidity and groaned again.

Morning shone through Cagalli's window as she was struck in the head by a light beam from the sun. Her eyes blinked a few times and finally adjusted for the brightness as she got up and out of bed. She gave out a long yawn as she stretched her arms out. "Ah, that was refreshing. Guess it's time for some-what the hell? Kira!"

She was gazing outside her window and saw Kira's head on the concrete. He was asleep. Cagalli rushed down the stairs and opened the door, rushing to her brother's side. "Kira! Hey Kira wake up!"

She started shaking him and his eyelids started fluttering until they opened. "Wha-what happened?" he asked, looking around his surrounding. He was still by the front door which finally opened and remembered what happened last night.

"You sleepwalked Kira? You were outside on the ground."

Kira knew that he didn't sleepwalk, but it was an ideal excuse to get out of his situation. "Y-yeah, I sleepwalk every now and then. Nobody has ever seen me do it before though."

Cagalli stared straight into Kira's eyes as if she knew he was lying. "I'm not too sure if I can buy that little brother."

"Uh, look who's talking Cagalli." Kira was getting irritated with this little sibling and big sibling business. They constantly argued over it, arguing over better brains, better hearts; it was endless.

Cagalli finally stuck her nose in the air. "Hmph! Well no matter what you say, I am older!" And she stomped back into the house. The nerve of him; we should both know by now that I'M the older one!

"Cagalli, you have a call!" Violet yelled from upstairs.

Cagalli responded and picked up from downstairs, hearing her mother hang up as well. "Hey, Cagalli here."

"Uh, it's me, Athrun."

Cagalli's eyes widened as she gasped. "Mr. Zala? What is it?"

"Well, could I ask you to spare some time in the evening to see me?"

"Uh, let's see…hang on, what do you need?"

"I can't tell you until you come. If you can't, I can just wait until Monday." Athrun's heart was beating in rapid succession; his hormones were going out of control. If he heard her say "no, I can't come", he felt like he would suddenly break down, physically.

Cagalli had no plans for the day and thought it might be nice to get to know her teacher a little bit more. "Sure, I'll come. When and where?"

Athrun gave a joyful gasp, clenching the phone tighter. "My house at-hmm, 4 P.M.?"

"Alright, that can work. I'll see you then."

"I'm looking forward. Goodbye."

"See you!" She hung up the phone and smiled as Kira walked in.

"Who was that?" he asked.

Cagalli just smiled. "Not telling you little brother." She ran up to her room without a fuss.

Kira groaned and walked up to his own room, hearing lots of crashes and clanks in his sister's room. Must've been about that phone call, he thought, slumping on the bed.

Rau was sitting in the study, typing quite fast on his computer, until he heard his fax machine beep. He looked over at it to see papers printing out.

Walking over to the machine, he picked them up and gasped. Oh no, not this. Regrettably looking at the phone, he picked up the wireless and dialed a number.

Alright then, that's the end of another chapter. Sorry I didn't update for awhile here, but I've been very busy, and I wanted to get the others up to speed. So now we have some dates set up in this one; sorry you don't see as much action. Anyway, this is the end of total peace in this story to give you a heads up, but you already knew that didn't you my fellow readers? Ah well, the next chapter will come sometime, but as for when, I have no clue. So please read and review, and imaging the outcome isn't a crime either!