Chapter 14: Jealousy and Love Blossoms

Chapter 14: Jealousy and Love Blossoms

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Kira: She scares me… (hiding in a corner)

Shinn: Me too (hiding behind a desk)

Me: MUWAHAHA!! Okay on with the fic! This chappy will be dedicated to AsuCaga01 for encouraging me to write this!

"Hey Kira, I'm going out." Shinn told the older coordinator as he put on his jacket.

"To spy?" Kira asked, leaning against the doorframe.

"…kinda…" the other boy replied, not meeting Kira's eye. That was when he knew something was up. 'Is he going out with Luna?' Kira thought darkly and scowled, coming up to Shinn who was fumbling with something in his pocket.

Kira caught Shinn's wrist and looked him in the eye, Shinn tried to look innocent but then sighed.

"Look, I know you took me off the operation, but I still think I can help. Stellar called and wanted to apologize to me for her treatment while I was captured. She wanted me to meet her at O'Riellys tonight to have dinner. I thought I'd take the tape recorder in case she decided to give me any information." Shinn confessed.

Kira raised an eyebrow at Shinn's expression and felt a pang of jealousy shoot through him. The night before was incredible, even equal to the night he spent with Lacus, and so the thought of Shinn going on a date, even if it was to spy and simply get information on his enemies, was displeasing to him.

Shinn seemed to understand his feelings because he got closer and pecked him on the cheek.

"Don't worry, I'll be back soon and you can have me for the night. I just don't want to sit around here and feel useless." He said.

Kira smirked and ran a hand through Shinn's hair. "You don't have to feel useless; I can find a few ways for you to be useful." He insinuated.

Shinn half-smiled and shook his head. "You know what I mean. Please let me do this." He pleaded, putting on the full force. He knew how to get what he wanted because he knew the effect he had on people and could control it- to a certain extent.

The plea worked, as he knew it would. Kira gave in, but before he allowed him to leave he kissed him passionately so he wouldn't wait to get back.

After Kira watched Shinn's motorcycle speed away he noticed he wasn't alone. He turned his head and saw Rey standing in the shadows out of the corner of his eye.

"Why do you do that?" the blonde asked with a frown. His eyes seemed to hold an aggressive gleam to them that Kira didn't like.

"Because I can." Kira answered coldly, suddenly feeling protective of Shinn.

Rey's eyes narrowed more. "You'd think that my father would have woken you up, but I guess you'd rather stay in your little dream world where Shinn is yours and no one else's." he said.

"Excuse me? You're the one in the dream world if you think you can talk to me like that." Kira spat viciously, getting into a defensive posture with his fists curled.

Rey raised his hands in surrender and said, "I just think you should stop before you dig yourself into a deeper hole, that's all."

Kira glared at him so he shrugged and walked away. 'Maybe he's right…argh! I shouldn't have let him go out there!' he thought and grabbed his keys before going out of the door.

Shinn reached O'Riellys quickly and sat down at the bar area by the door. Stellar wasn't there yet, and he had a bad feeling that there would be another ambush like last time.

'But this is our territory, there's no way she'll be able to take me all alone, and if she brought any other girls we would know. It can't be a trap.' He thought to himself.

Just then he saw Stellar walk through the door. She smiled at him and then hugged him, surprising him.

"Stellar so glad to see you again, Shinn. Stellar is sorry she hurt you, but she had to or else Cagalli-san would be angry at her. Let's sit over here." she said and led him to a table facing the door. He wasn't suspicious any more, seeing as there was no way anything bad could happen now (unless one of The Reapers came).

"It's alright, I'll live." Shinn replied and smiled charmingly. Stellar giggled and then seemed to notice the cut on his cheek.

"Did Kira do that to you?" she asked and reached out a hand to touch the cut.

"Yeah, but it's fine, just a scratch." He said, although there was a hint of pain in his eyes.

Outside, Kira watched with a frown as he saw Shinn smile and then Stellar touch his cheek. He knew he was driving himself insane and that he was extremely jealous and protective, but he didn't care. He wouldn't let anyone hurt Shinn again. Besides, he had nothing else better to do since Lacus didn't answer her phone and the others were out or doing something.

He was sitting in his car outside of the window where Shinn and Stellar sat, although they were actually in a corner a bit away from the window where a different couple sat, obstructing their view of Kira, which was perfect for him.

"Just a scratch? It looks long and deep. Stellar hopes it doesn't scar and mess up Shinn's handsome face." Stellar replied.

Shinn blushed and remembered Kira's apology a few nights ago. He had a weird feeling in his gut somewhere, like he was betraying Kira by being with Stellar, but it was what he had to do. He only hoped Kira would be forgiving that night in bed…

"Shinn? Stellar asked a question." Stellar told him, waving a hand in front of his face.

"Oh, sorry. What did you ask?" he asked her and she giggled. He grinned, which made her blush.

Kira scowled and crossed his arms angrily, trying to keep his temper in check. Shinn was only doing what he wanted him to do, so why did he not like it?

"Stellar asked if Shinn wanted to dance." Stellar asked again and Shinn hesitated. 'It's certainly been a while since I actually had a little fun, and besides, Kira doesn't have to know.' he assured himself and then accepted her invitation.

They walked out to the dance floor where multiple couples were grinding against each other and started dancing to the music.

Kira's eyes widened as he saw Stellar get real dirty with Shinn, amazed that she could dance the way she did, and then they narrowed when he saw Shinn sliding his hands over her body and dancing just as dirty.

He clenched his fists and nearly growled when he saw them kiss and get even dirtier, which seemed highly impossible only a moment before.

Shinn had his hands on Stellar's waist as she grinded against him when he saw a familiar car just out of the window. He squinted his eyes and then they widened when he saw Kira glaring at him through the glass, then put the car in reverse and speed away. He gulped and froze, wondering what would await him when he got back to the base.

"Shinn? Why did you stop?" Stellar asked with a confused expression.

"N-nothing Stellar, I just thought I saw something, but it's nothing." He replied and grinned down at her, she grinned back and they started dancing again.

After chatting some more with Cagalli and sharing a few more beers Athrun decided to report back to the base. When he went to leave, however, Cagalli grabbed his wrist and pulled him back to her, kissing him on the lips.

As he remembered the moment while driving he dismissed it as her just being drunk and senseless. But still, there was a look in her eyes that made him doubt she was simply acting impulsive. After their kiss she pushed him away and turned back to the counter, and he simply left, stunned and a bit confused.

'Does she actually like me? Did it work? Kira will be pleased to know this.' He thought as he pulled into his parking spot.

He walked up to the door but stopped when he saw a package with a note. He picked it up and saw that it was for him. He shrugged and opened the door to see Kira sitting in a chair looking beyond pissed.

He closed the door and cast a wary glance at his friend who glanced up at him and then resumed glaring at the door.

"Is something wrong, Kira?" he asked cautiously.

"I'll tell you tomorrow Athrun. What's that?" Kira replied in a cold and distant voice. He eyed the package curiously, although he still maintained the angry expression.

"I'm not sure; it was outside by the door. Are you sure you're okay?" Athrun said.

"I'm fine, Athrun." Kira said dismissively. Athrun thought about questioning him further, but his friend's glare stopped him. 'Shinn probably pissed him off again as usual, although I haven't seen him this mad in a while.' He thought as he walked to his room.

He took out his switchblade and opened the package to reveal a brown leather jacket. It looked expensive and smelled real. He sat stunned for a few moments until he noticed the note again and quickly read through it.

It was from Meyrin.

Shinn stood outside of the door, half-drunk and fully regretting even coming back, much less going out with Stellar in the first place. He took a deep breath and reached out his hand to turn the knob and he noticed that he was shaking.

'Nice Shinn, you must love being abused. Either that or can never learn from your mistakes.' He thought to himself.

He turned the knob and was greeted by cold amethyst eyes. Kira was sitting in a chair by the door, glaring at him with his arms crossed. It was dark in the living room except for a small light.

Shinn gulped and almost stumbled coming in, then closed the door and leaned against it while looking warily at his Boss.

There was a tight silence, the air felt thick with tension and anger.

"I shouldn't have let you go." Kira said in a dark voice.

Shinn looked down and the floor swayed beneath him.

"I don't even want to know what else you did with her." Kira continued, steadily getting angrier.

Shinn flinched and sneaked a glance up, then regretted it. Kira was gonna kill him.

"Aren't you going to plead for mercy?"

"W-why should I do that? I w-was only doing what you t-told me to do. It was just dancing." Shinn replied. In an instant Kira was on his feet and pinning him to the door. Shinn's eyes flew wide and he gasped, holding in a whimper as Kira glared at him.

"That wasn't dancing; you were practically humping each other out there." Kira growled.

Thinking it would be safer not to argue Shinn replied, "Would you rather I dance like that with you?"

Kira looked taken aback and Shinn regretted the last beer he had, but knew that without it there was no way he could pull this off.

"Go on, play some music and I'll dance with you Kira, and anything else you want me to do." He said, nuzzling his neck. Kira still said nothing, not knowing how to react.

"You're drunk." He stated finally.

"Only a little, besides, this way I'm not fighting with you." Shinn said and rubbed his leg against Kira's sensually while brushing his lips along his neck.

Kira pushed him back and continued glaring. "That won't work on me, Shinn." He said.

Shinn bit his lip and squirmed under his cold stare.

"It's over now, I'm yours. Aren't you happy?' he asked.

"How long will you be mine Shinn? If I get jealous just watching you dance with another girl how can I let you continue with this operation?" Kira asked, softening just a little.

"I don't know, but I'm half-drunk and horny so unless you're going to kill me I suggest you kiss me and take me to your bed." He said, making Kira's eyes widen.

Shinn took the opportunity to get out of his hold and kiss him, wrapping his leg around him and clutching the back of his head.

Again he was pushed back against the door, and hard too. "Ouch!" he gasped while his vision blurred for a moment.

"I told you that won't work! Stop acting like a whore or I will kill you!" Kira shouted, breathing hard while his eyes burned into Shinn's.

Shinn whimpered and closed his eyes tight, trying to fight the nausea and dizziness. Kira noticed this and began dragging him towards the hall.

"Wha-what're you doin'?" Shinn asked, his words beginning to slur.

"Taking you to my bed so you can sleep. I'll punish you tomorrow morning while your head is splitting in two and you regret tonight. Hopefully you'll learn someday." He muttered.

Shinn stumbled as Kira dragged him towards his room and then threw him on the bed. He groaned and rolled onto his side, getting pale and weary.

"Don't you dare throw up on this bed." Kira ordered sharply.

"Don' worry I didn' drink tha' much." Shinn mumbled, already falling asleep. Kira glared down at him and then marched out of the room and into the kitchen where he got an ice pack. He stormed back in and put it on the boy's head that rested in his lap.

Shinn's eyes fluttered closed and soon he was deep asleep. Kira sat smoldering, holding the ice pack on his lover's head and trying to think of a good enough punishment.

"Hey Boss, I heard shouting and just wanted to make sure everything was alright. I'm just worried about you, Kira." Athrun said, popping his head in.

Kira sighed and looked up. "Everything's fine. I'm just angry at myself as well as him. I think making him our spy was a bad idea. How did your date with Cagalli go? And what was that package?" he said.

"Well, she recognized me, we had a few beers and talked-," He was cut off as he knew he would be.

"She didn't chew you out or leave after she found out it was you?" Kira asked.

"No, she said that since it was neutral territory she had no right to throw me out, and that I wasn't really bothering her. At first I wondered if she was already hammered but she was only on her first beer." Athrun replied.

"So then what?" Kira asked.

"Well, when I went to leave she…kissed me." Athrun said.

Kira didn't respond for a moment as a blank expression took over his face.

"She what?"

"Yeah I know, pretty crazy huh? I guess our little plan worked after all." Athrun said, confusion and disbelief still clear on his face even as he spoke.

"I guess everyone is acting strangely tonight." Kira murmured and looked down at Shinn.

"And the package was a brown leather jacket form Meyrin. Call me crazy, but it seems that the girls are either on to us or are playing the same game." Athrun told him.

"Well, this should be interesting, who's the better seducer: girls, or boys?" Kira said.

"We'll see. Are you sure you want to continue this? It could get pretty complicated and messed up." Athrun warned.

Kira looked up at him with a distinct look and said, "It already is."

-Author's Note: Oooo, Shinn's in trouble! Again…yeah, I just had to throw in the jealousy. Tell me what you think, questions and comments are greatly appreciated, but no flames please, as it is summer and my fireplace is not in service. Hoped you liked it, especially AsuCaga01!-