A/N I'm so happy! I got two chapters done in less than a month! Actually, I didn't expect this chapter to be done until February, so I'm REALLY happy right now. This is a shorter chapter compared to my other chapters only because it's more of a filler chapter. It kind of ties up loose ends (with the time skip) and the next chapter will have the boys' flashback. Otherwise, enjoy!

Disclaimer: I don't own the characters.

Recap

"Hey... umm..." Shinn began "How would you feel if I got back with Luna?"

"A splash of salt here, a dash of... Lacus, why don't we put even more sugar?" Lacus only smiled. (By the way, just so you won't have to go back a chapter, this is referring to how they sabotaged the cake and cookies and other desserts.)

"Hello, Luna," Stellar spoke softly and slowly. "What are you doing here?"

"Whatever. If she's already here, then it would be a shame to ask her to go back so soon. After all, she just got here right? Or was she here before we even got here. It doesn't matter. I'm going to go find Cagalli or someone I can actually talk to."

"WELCOME TO MY MAGNIFICENT ENGAGEMENT PARTY!"

Chapter 10

The Party and a Flashback

"I want to thank everyone of you for coming to my amazing party. Also, I am SO glad to present my fiancee, Cagalli Yula Attha." Cagalli was wearing an emerald dress that really made her shine. It was sleeveless and reached the floor. (.?cataId=IV&productid=582737&imgindex=1) Applause immediately erupted from the people directly in front of the stage. (To clarify, only Cagalli's and Yuna's family members were clapping.)

Well, seeing as I never explained what they were wearing (just for those who were curious) I shall take the time to do that now. (And put the links next to my horrible descriptions just so you have an idea.) Lacus wore a one strap, aquamarine dress that had beads decorating the top portion. (.?cataId=PD&productid=786577&imgindex=1) Stellar decided to wear a dress that was violet on top and slowly turned to light blue, and then royal blue. It had a wispy air to it and a beaded wasteline. (Is that what it's called? Someone help me, I'm hopeless when it comes to fashion. My friends call me a fashion criminal!) (.?cataId=PD&productid=750612&imgindex=1) As for Luna, as much as we hate her, we should give her credit for being able to get a dress that seriously clashed with the color of her hair. It was dark violet... (.com/shop/dresses/viewitem-PD754391)

Among this nonsense, Stellar suddenly pretended to clear her throat ExTrEmElY lOuDlY. After this, a few snickers and giggles were heard. "Uhh... um. I- uh... Well, here are some pastries."

"Hey guys!" smiled Shinn who had a brownie with powdered sugar in his hand.

"Shinn, you might not want to... eat that." Before she could finish, Shinn was already coughing and hacking.

"What the flip! This tastes like gravel!" Lacus looked at Stellar. OF COURSE she would cover a batch of brownies in baby powder with only seconds left to spare.

"Are you okay, Honey?" an agitated Luna shrieked. Stellar and Lacus rolled their eyes while the guys just sighed deeply. "Oh hey Stellar." Luna smirked.

"Hey Stellar, let's go find Cagalli!"

With Lacus, Stellar, and Cagalli

"Are you okay?" Lacus asked, her eyes filled with sympathy and kindness.

"Yes. And most of all, I think I've found my answer," Stellar began slowly. "That question I asked last time. I know what I have to do now." Cagalli parted her lips slightly and inhaled. They were in a backroom. To be exact, Cagalli's new room.

"So what have you decided on?"

Flashback- (the time skip from the last chapter.)

The three walked to Archangel Cafe to hang out. They had so much to talk about! Cagalli's party, Stellar's dilemma, etc. And now was the best time to talk about it, especially with the most understanding person ever: Lacus.

"So we should sabotage the pastries! I mean, isn't that what they always do in the movies?" Cagalli's eyes glittered.

"Then, we should set off the fire alarm after filling the sprinklers with paint," added Lacus. The three kept rambling on until they were out of ideas.

"hmm... Cagalli, do you have a map of the mansion?" asked Stellar.

"Sure!" Cagalli pulled out three pieces of paper, one for each story. In record time, Stellar drew the maps smaller so that they would all fit on one page. After it was "perfected" she outlined her drawings in a black felt tip marker.

"Okay, we have all of the plans written down. I'm going to make a copy of this for everyone in on the plan and distribute them tomorrow. Then, we'll go over them again on the day of the party. So that's Lacus here, Kira, Athrun, and... Shinn." There was a silence as Stellar closed her eyes for a few seconds and pinched the bridge of her nose. After a while, she opened her eyes. "Ne, what do you guys think love is?" Both Lacus and Cagalli had no answer even though they, themselves, had fallen in this odd emotion. "Is it stronger when you are able to let go, or when you stubbornly hold on? People want others to be happy so they let them go, because those people love them. But, people also attempt to "defy fate" because of love." Lacus and Cagalli were surprised. They didn't experience this kind of a problem with love. Suddenly, Lacus gave a cheerful smile.

"I guess it just depends on what type of person you are, what kind of situation you're in. But, it's not for others to say. As much as I want to help you, you have to remember that you are the one who changes yourself, not me, not Cagalli, not anyone for that matter." Lacus said.

End of Flashback

"What's your decision?" Cagalli asked again.

"I-" Stellar blinked. "I'm going to-"

With the Guys. (and Luna, I guess.)

"Shinn, why don't I get us a drink?" asked Luna. Kira and Athrun stayed silent.

"What's the matter with you? Why can't you accept the fact that I'm with Luna again?" demanded Shinn. "All of you guys... even Stellar..." he trailed off. "Where is she right now?"

"Where is who?" asked Luna, who came back with drinks in her hands.

"Luna! Did you see Stellar?"

"She was talking with Lacus and Cagalli," Shinn walked through the crowd, hoping to see Stellar.

Back with the Girls (sorry, it's switching a LOT)

"I'm going to let him go," said Stellar. "Because if I truly love him, I would let him be happy. I don't want to get in the way of his happiness."

"Are you sure?" asked Cagalli. "I'll beat him up for you."

Shinn's P.O.V.

I saw her talking with Lacus and Cagalli. She had a sad smile on her face. Why couldn't I see it before? Stellar is my most important friend, and I shouldn't have hurt her this way. Because I- I think I like her. We hadn't talked for days, and I felt lonelier than ever. She used to make me smile even when I didn't think it would be possible. She stayed by my side, and I couldn't see that it was killing her. I was the one hurting her.

"Stellar!" I have to tell her now!

"Yes, I'm sure. I have to let him go now."

Shinn's eyes widened as he heard that last sentence.

A/N Honestly, the question Stellar asked in the flashback was something I wondered. I asked my friend about it, and she thinks that love is stronger when you let go. I still haven't decided, but I wanted Stellar to make that drastic decision in front of Shinn. (Call me the Queen of Cliche or something) So review! And if you have an opinion on the question, do tell. I really want to see what other people have to say about it. Thanks for reading!