Author's Note: For those of you who are wondering the mystery of who Justin's mom is will be answered later in the story.

Raye walked into the living room the joined all of their hotel rooms. Domon, Rain, and Chibodee sat there talking. "So have you heard about the big party to kick-off the Gundam Fight?" Chibodee asked them.

"Yeah, unfortunately we have to be there", Domon told him. "That's one of the bad parts of winning the Gundam Fight. You have to go to almost all of the parties."

"I figure Raye and Justin will have a good time so I guess I'll go", Chibodee said.

"There's a party?" Raye asked from her spot at the doorway. "Would I have to wear that monstrosity that most would call a dress?"

"Yeah Raye you would", Chibodee told her. "The Gundam Fight parties are usually pretty formal."

"Oh no", Raye said shaking her head. "I agreed to let the dress hang in my closet and hopefully do nothing but collect dust, but I'm not going to wear it. I haven't worn a dress since, oh I don't know! I don't think I ever have or ever will!"

Three days later Raye walked out of her room wearing the "monstrosity" she had claimed she would never wear. She had curled her long black hair and she had on a pair of red high heels. She looked beautiful. Around her neck she wore a simple silver chain with a glass rose. Her earrings had the same roses. Justin's jaw dropped when he saw her. Kyogi came up behind him and closed his mouth.

"So do I look all right?" she asked them.

All Justin could do was nod his head. "You look beautiful", Kyogi told her.

"Well I didn't get all dressed up to stand here let's go", She told the boys. The three of them walked out of the door and climbed into the limo that Domon, Rain, and Chibodee were waiting in. The there ride was pleasant. They climbed out of the car and were soon walking inside.

"Hey Bro Sis!" Sia Sici called from across the room where he was talking to George and Argo.

"Hey Sia", Domon called to him.

"Well don't I get a hello?" Chibodee asked pretending to be hurt.

"Hello Chibodee", George said as he and Argo walked over.

"Ah Frenchie nice to see ya", Chibodee said.

"Oh, it's so nice to see you all again", Marie Louise said as she walked up to George. George casually draped his arm around her shoulders. "Oh Kyogi look how much you've grown up. Rose is around here somewhere."

"Who's Rose", Raye whispered to Justin.

"Rose is Mr. and Mrs. De Sand's daughter", Justin told her. "I'm pretty sure that Kyogi likes her."

"Who is this young lady?" George asked Raye.

"My name's Raye Anderson sir", Raye told him. "I'm a friend of Justin's. We met in New York City"

"Where are your parents?" Marie Louise asked her.

"They're dead", Raye told her. "They died during the last Gundam Fight when our apartment building was crushed. I was at school when it happened. I don't have any family that I know of. I was pretty lucky to meet Justin."

They stood talking for a little while then Justin asked Raye if she would dance with him. A slow song started playing. Raye slipped her arms around Justin's neck and Justin wrapped his arms around her waist. They slowly started swaying to the music. They talked at first but then they fell into a comfortable silence. Raye let her head rest on his chest and he rested his head on top of hers. All to soon the song ended.

"Raye do you want to go for a walk?" He asked her.

"Sure", Raye told him. They walked outside into the garden. Justin took her hand in his. They walked along the cobblestone path silently. Raye's dressed sparkled from the light of the lanterns that bordered the path. The soft glow made her eyes shine. She had never looked more beautiful to him. Justin gently led her over to a nearby bench.

Raye sat there playing with her necklace. She was more nervous than she was willing to admit. Justin took her hands in his. "Raye", he whispered softly. Raye looked up at him with questioning eyes. "Can I kiss you?"

All she could do was nod her head. Justin leaned his head in and pressed his lips against hers. At first she didn't know what to do then slowly she started to kiss him back. It felt so strange feeling his lips against hers. Yet it was also a blissful feeling that she never wanted to end. Her lips felt soft against his. Then all to soon the kiss ended and Raye ran back into the building leaving Justin sitting there.

She quickly left the building and ran all the way back to the hotel. She only stopped when she reached her room and threw herself onto the bed sobbing. That was where Rain found her several hours later when everyone returned. Rain sat on the edge of the bed next to the weeping girl. She gently rubbed her back in soothing circular motions.

"What's wrong dear?" she asked her gently.

"I let Justin kiss me", she told her. "Now I'm afraid that our easy going friendship will be ruined. What if things don't work out between us? What if we end up not being able to stand being around on another? Chibodee treats me better than my own dad ever did. I would hate to have to leave. Plus, where would I go?"

"Well I don't think your friendship will ever be completely destroyed", Rain assured her. "A romantic relationship should first be based on a true friendship then love. Love doesn't always come right away. Domon and I had been best friends all through childhood then when we met again for the thirteenth Gundam Fight it took us awhile to regain trust and faith in each other. We had to become friends before we could fall in love with each other. You and Justin were already friends so you have the biggest part of your relationship set in place. I don't think you two will ever have to worry about hating each other. Just remember to always talk to each other when you have a problem. Don't just bottle up your feelings."

"Thank you Mrs. Kasshu", Raye said as she wiped her eyes. "Is Justin back yet?"

"Yes he's in his room", Rain told her.

Raye nodded her head and Rain left. After Rain was gone Raye changed into a pair of purple pajama pants and an over-sized white t-shirt. She slipped on her slippers and walked down to Justin's room and knocked on the door. "Justin can I talk to you?" she asked when he opened the door.

Justin nodded his head and opened the door wider so she could come in. When they both looked over at him Kyogi figured that it was time for him to leave. He picked up his magazine that he had been reading and walked out of the room muttering about how there was better lighting in the living room. Raye sat down next to Justin on his bed tucked her feet up under her.

"We probably need to talk huh?" She asked him.

"Yeah, I think we do", Justin told her.

"First of all I didn't run because I don't like you in that way", Raye told him as she played with a lock of her long black hair.

"Then why did you run?" he asked her flatly.

Raye sighed. "I guess I ran because I'm scared", she admitted truthfully.

"Why are you scared?" Justin asked her confused. "You know I would never do anything to hurt you."

"I'm scared that things won't work out and we'll end up hating each other", Raye admitted. "I couldn't bear that."

"I couldn't bear that either", Justin said quietly. "So what are we going to do?"

"Well we could just try it and see what happens", Raye suggested.

"Then that's what we'll do", Justin decided. "We don't have to get really mushy now do we?"

"No way", Raye told him. "Well I better get back to my room. Goodnight Justin." Raye kissed his cheek then went back to her own room. She flopped onto her bed and quickly fell asleep.