I realized I needed this disclaimer so I'll just make it short and sweet. I am not the creator of the characters in this story, just the story itself

Lasting Impression: Part 2

At the end of part one Noin had borrowed a dress from her roommate to attend the Orientation Ball. After being stunned by the atmosphere, Noin was embarrassed by a young gentleman asking her to dance.

Noin's escape took her to the closest door, the ladies room. She opened the door just as someone else was coming out. The resulting collision left the inspecting victim with bruised hand.

"Sorry," Noin said are she rushed inside, having no regard for the other's condition.

"Clumsy Freshman. How can you learn to defend the world if you can't even use a door?"

"Something the matter?" a smooth voice came from behind.

"Oh, nothing of importance Mr. Trieze." she replied while rubbing her hand.

"What did I say about that? Just because I'm the highest ranking Senior doesn't mean people have to call me 'Mr. Trieze'."

"But..."

"And besides we're not even in class. Just relax." He takes her by the hand, about to lead her out to the dance floor. That's when he sees the bruise.

"It seems you've hurt yourself. Are you okay?"

"Oh it's nothing. Silly Freshman. I'll deal with her later."

"Very well then let's go."

The pair locked hands as they headed out to the dance floor.

Noin made it to the bathroom and rushed for the first stall. She sits down and starts thinking to herself. Her face began to take on a shade of red.

(I can't believe I just did that! How embarrassing! There is no way I can look that guy in the face again. I didn't even get his name.)

"Hey girl. What's wrong with you?"

Lucretia looked as she heard the voice of her roommate.

"Tomoko? Is that you?"

"Yeah it's me. I saw you bolt across the floor like lightning. You wanna come out and tell me what's wrong?"

"Is anyone else out there?"

"Nah. The coast is clear."

Lucretia came out of the stall and looked Tomoko in the face.

"Well, what happened?"

Still feeling somewhat embarrassed Noin pulled her roommate into the stall..

"I was standing there minding my own business when this cute guy came up to me and I just froze up."

"Wait a minute. You mean to tell me you chickened out because of a guy?

"Yeah...I...suppose."

"Goodness. You'll never make here if you can't even approach a boy at a dance.

"You're right. I just froze up.

"So are we just gonna sit here in wallow in self pity or what?

"Well...."

"Of course we aren't! We're not going to allow ourselves to be scared away by some guy!"

Tomoko and Lucretia kind of forget where they are and continue to get a little louder than they should be.

"You're right!"

"So what are we gonna do?"

"I...um...."

"We're gonna go out there and do face that boy and do it right that's what!"

"Yeah!!"

At that time someone knocks at the door of the stall they are in.

"Could you two keep it down in there? You are in public."

Tomoko came out the stall.

"Why are you bothering us!? You're interrupting our moment!?" Tomoko promptly slams the door in the girl's face and shifts her attention back to Lucretia.

"You ready?"

"As ready as I'll ever be."

Tomoko pushed Lucretia out onto the dance floor.

"Now you find that boy and you dance with him."

"O..kay."

Lucretia searched the area for the young man that scared her away earlier.

"So may I actually dance with you this time?"

Just as sure as her name was Lucretia Noin, she turned around and saw him. That handsome young man.

"Can you at least leave behind a glass slipper before you decide to leave?"

He seemed to be pleased by the fact that Lucretia was giggling at his joke.

"Well it appears that I have broken the ice. May I ask your name?"

"Lucretia Noin, most people call me Noin. And you are....."

"Zechs. Zechs Marquis. Now that we know each other's names," as he extends his hand, "care to dance?"

Lucretia felt the urge to run but instead she took his hand. "I would love dance."

Zechs led Lucretia onto the dance floor. Their movements made them look as if they had been together for years. Like the two were made for each other. All of that graceful motion came to a sudden halt when the pair bumped into a familiar face.

"You again. I don't believe this. This is twice in one night that you have gotten in my way." Une started to raise her hand. "I assure you there won't be a third time."

End Part 2

Author's Word:You ever notice in the GW series that Une seems to not like Noin that much? Perhaps this is why.