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A/N: Sorry for not update sooner because I was lazy (see profile page). Here's the 14th chapter of 'Romancing Fantasy' and I hope you'll enjoy it!

Anon: I'm afraid that would be in late future chapters. Sorry. Meanwhile, I hope you'll enjoy this chapter!

118-sethshadow: Ah, sorry for the 'don't' and the numerous grammar mistakes. I'll be more careful about them in this chapter! I hope you'll enjoy this chapter.

Violet: Well, here's the next chapter. I hope you enjoy it. And yes, Lacus sucks, Fllay rules. (laughs)

NoshMono: Wow, such deep meaning in the review. No matter, I'm just glad you enjoy the previous chapter. Hope you'll continue to like this chapter.

Caladchblog: I'm so sorry in your case. After all, there is someone for everyone. Be positive and you'll find your Miss Right. Thanks for reviewing!

GoddessIrui: Wow, thanks for reviewing all three KxF stories! I hope you'll like this chapter.

Chapter 14: The Unappealing Word

The class was quiet except for the soft blowing of the cool air for the air-conditioners and the scribbling of pens on papers, along with the occasion soft padded footsteps by the examinee. Kira filled in the blanks with countless careless mistakes on his Literature essay, his mind still thinking about the encounter with Fllay the previous day. How could he be so tactless and be so direct? Fllay must have hated him to pieces, thinking that he was such a troublemaker.

"Ahem!" The gruff sound came from behind. Kira jumped and looked behind, discovering that the examinee was starring at him a 'what-the-hell-are-you-starring-at-mars-when-you-are-supposed-to-write-your-essay' look.

"Sorry." Kira said softly and quickly turned back to his paper, resuming his quick legible scribble on his essay as he tried to make up for wasted time.

I'll just think of what to make up to Fllay after the test.

After the test…

Kira scanned the cafeteria for any signs of Fllay, if not, her clique. Very quickly, Kira saw her blonde-haired twin sister, Cagalli. He had knew that Fllay was in Cagalli's clique, and that provided him with possible ample information about Fllay. After all, girl friends should know each other better than their guys, or how else can you talk to them regarding issues and boys? Kira began to head for Cagalli with ease even though it was very crowded. Sometimes, it pays to be the hottest and coolest boy in school.

"Cagalli!" Kira called through the loud noises in the packed canteen. Immediately, Cagalli turned and found his twin brother looking at her with relief in his eyes.

"What's wrong?" Cagalli asked, wondering what's wrong with Kira.

"Do you know where Fllay is?" Kira asked. "I need to tell her something."

"She's up on the rooftop." Cagalli said as she turned back to her lunchbox to grab a piece of sushi. "What business do you have with h…" Cagalli turned to face Kira once again but stopped abruptly, noticing that Kira had disappeared and the doors of the cafeteria were flapping.

"Did he just vanish into thin air? Because I need to give my parents an explanation if he is really gone for good." Cagalli said with her usual sarcasm.

"He ran out the moment you said that Fllay was at the rooftop." Lunamaria explained.

"Then why don't I notice?" Cagalli raised her eyebrow.

"Because you were turning around for your sushi." Lunamaria elucidated.

"I see." Cagalli gave an understanding nod.

"There's something between them, isn't there?" Meyrin said excitedly. "Or else why would Kira be so anxious to find her and…"

"Impossible." Lunamaria said at once.

"Why?" Meyrin casted her sister a confused look.

"Because my brother loves Lacus more than any creature in the world. Get it?" Cagalli explained with a ridicule shake of her head. But then, I wonder…

Kira almost sprinted to the rooftop with a new record, if not for the careless-tripping part. He did his breathing technique for gaining more air while dashing up and his legs struggled to keep up with his eager determination to apologize to Fllay. When he reached the rooftop, he slammed opened the door, with high hopes of finding Fllay in the vast area.

He scanned the area and saw a red-haired girl sitting on the cement ground. Recognizing the familiar hair of the unique red colour and the delicate features of the girl, Kira was glad that he had found who he was looking for: Fllay. He was thinking of rushing towards her and apologize to her in a corny way, but stopped himself. What if Fllay glared at him and tell him he sucks? What if Fllay scolded him for being the most tactless creature in the planet ever to be made by God? His cheeks blushed with guiltiness as he recalled Fllay's angry expression the day before. However, he couldn't allow things to remain the same they are, embarrassed and awkward. After mastering his courage, Kira walked towards Fllay, thinking of a speech and rehearsing the lines silently.

As Fllay was cutting a piece from her mousse cake, she heard soft padded footsteps coming towards her. She quickly turned around and saw what could be the most insensitive creature of the century. Fllay glared at Kira with a pair of angry eyes.

"What do you want?" Fllay said sharply, turning back to her mousse cake and nibble the edge of the cake.

"I'm…" Kira started nervously. The cold shoulder Fllay gave him a moment ago was enough to tell him that she was pissed with him. He had surfaced her loneliness and almost her secret; it was obvious that Fllay would respond negatively to him.

"I just wanted to say sorry." Kira said softly with an apologetic look. "I admit I was tactless and insensitive, but I was concern for you."

"Concern?" Fllay said in a ridicule tone, placing her lunchbox aside and got up quickly, giving Kira an angry look. "There is nothing about me you should concern about. Besides, this was my problem and it's none of your business!"

"But you are my friend." Kira insisted.

"So what?" Fllay said, turning away from him. "Being my friend doesn't mean you can invade my privacy."

"Fllay, what can I do or say to make you understand?" Kira said desperately. "I'm trying to help you here, not invading your privacy or anything." Fllay was speechless; this was the first time ever that someone seemed so desperate to help her. Her expression softened and turned towards Kira, a need of comfort written in her eyes.

"You know, you are the first person who ever wanted to help me." Fllay said. "Desperately." Kira blushed and ruffled his hair. Suddenly, Fllay's lips curled into a gentle smile. Kira was surprised, and his hopes of being forgiven were high.

"So am I forgiven?" Kira asked, eyeing her with a hopeful look.

"I suppose so." Fllay said with a grin. Suddenly, a pair of strong arms wrapped around her and she was shocked at the sudden and unexpected reaction from Kira.

"Kira…" Fllay said softly.

"I know that you're lonely somehow, aren't you?"

"How do you know?" Fllay asked, not noticing that her heartbeat was increasing steadily.

"I just know." Kira explained, leaving Fllay with unsolved curiosity. "Just remember, if you ever need anyone, just call me. We're friends, remember?" Then, they withdrew from each other's embrace, faces lit with joy and relief.

"You know I would rather call my girl friends, right?" Fllay reminded him.

"Yeah, but in some cases, you would want to talk to a guy than a girl. It's the way of nature." Kira said.

"Wow, such knowledge." Fllay said sarcastically with a playful smile.

"Thanks, I was born a genius." Kira said with fake understanding nods, to which Fllay raised an eyebrow.

"But either way, thank you." Fllay said gratefully. But somehow, the word 'friends' wasn't so appealing to her anymore, not from Kira.

A/N: Okay, that was really lame and corny. But who cares, I'm out of ideas and the ones my friends gave me were so cliché, so let's leave it this way.

Thanks for reading and please review!

Oh, and sorry for the really short chapter with only a 1000-plus words. I'm just not born to write long.