Chapter 2 - The Story of Another Couple
"IDKY02583. This is Kira Yamato. I have an appointment with my fiancée Lacus Clyne."
"Approved. Welcome to the Clyne mansion." The gate opened and Kira drove the car across the courtyard.
-Ding dong-
"Konnichiwa Kira," a gentle sweet voice greeted as the door was opened. She had beautiful silky pink hair that reached below her waist. "How are you?"
"Konnichiwa Lacus, I'm doing fine." He gave Lacus a kiss on the cheek. Lacus blushed a little. "Here." Kira handed a bouquet of flowers to Lacus, "this is for you."
"They are beautiful, thank you Kira," Lacus smiled, "let me go put these in a vase." Kira nodded.
Kira sat down on the fluffy couch. Lacus's home always gave him a nice feeling. "Here's some tea and cookies." Lacus said putting the tray on to the table. She sat down across from Kira. "So, what brings you here today?" Lacus took a sip of the tea.
"Do I need a reason to visit my dear fiancée?"
"I guess not, but I can always tell when there is something troubling you. Do you want to take a walk in the gardens?"
"Sure, why not."
Although it was an arranged engagement, but Kira and Lacus fell in love with each other at first sight. They were shy at first. But as time passed, they grew fond to each other's company. They enjoy each other's company. Every once a while, they would take a walk in the gardens.
"You shouldn't worry too much," Lacus gave her soon to be husband a smile while they took a walk in the gardens..
"You can always read through my mind." Kira chuckled. Her smile never failed to melt his heart.
"Cagalli-san is stronger than you think you know."
"I know. But still, as her brother I worry about her. Her feelings have been very unstable after Afmed's death. And now, she's being forced to marry."
"She has been through a lot hasn't she?"
"Afmed had a very special place in Cagalli's heart. I'm not sure if she can take it anymore..."
"I'm sure she'll be okay with the marriage. Our engagement was planned by our parents right?" Lacus smiled, facing Kira. She put her hands together with Kira's.
"Remember our first meeting?" Kira asked with a slight grin.
"How could I ever forget?"
-FLASHBACK-
It was the beginning of January, sometime right after the New Year, under the starry sky, there stood a boy and a girl.
"My name is Lacus Clyne," the girl started. "What's yours?"
"My name is Kira Yamato," the boy replied as a blush appeared across his face.
"How do you feel about our marriage?" Kira was taken back by the girl's question. He was surprised.
"I guess it couldn't be helped..." At that time, Kira had loved another girl. But his family wanted him to marry the daughter of the Clyne family. Lacus didn't seem to be too bad. However, his heart couldn't leave a girl named Fllay. Fllay was his crush ever since the beginning of high school. She never took notice of Kira. For some reason recently she dumped her old boyfriend Sai just for Kira. Kira of course couldn't resist Fllay's charms.
"I see... " the girl answered.
"You are a singer right?" Kira was becoming more cheerful. He felt comfortable around Lacus, "I love your songs and I collect your CDs," Kira grinned.
"Would you like me to sing you a song?" Lacus smiled.
"I will be forever grateful." Kira smiled back.
Mizu no naka ni yoru ga yureteru
Kanashii hodo shizuka ni tatazumu
Midorinasu kishibe
Utsukushii yoake wo
Tada matte iraretara
Kirei na kokoro de
Kurai umi to sora no mukou ni
Arasoi no nai basho ga aruno to
Osiete kureta no wa dare
Dare mo ga tadori tsukenai
Soretomo dareka no kokoro no naka ni
Mizu no nagare wo shizumete
Kureru daichi wo uruosu shirabe
Ima wa doko nimo nakutemo
Kitto jibun de te ni ireruno
Itsumo, itsuka, kitto
Kira was stunned by the beautiful voice. It was serene, and angelic. Sure he listened to Lacus's CDs, but it was different, totally different. Now, he felt like he was in heaven.
-END OF FLASHBACK-
"Lacus, the first time I heard you sing, I was asking myself if this was an angel standing in front of me..." Kira said remembering at this memory. Lacus blushed.
"I'm glad you liked it."
Kira wrapped his arms around Lacus's slim waist. "Lacus, I'm sorry... I was just too stupid to realize..."
-FLASHBACK-
It's been about a month since their first meeting. Although it's only a month, many things have changed dramatically. Lacus fell in love with Kira. However, she never told him that. She knew there was another girl. But she had always had a strand of hope that someday, Kira would grow to love her as well. Maybe not as much as he loved the other. She only wishes to have a place in his heart. Even if it's a tiny place. On the first St.Valentine's day after their engagement, everything changed.
February 14, Valentine's day, a day made for lovers. Lacus walked on the street. Seeing the couples who were holding hands, couples who were hugging and kissing, she couldn't help but to wonder if it would ever happen to her and Kira. Despite the warm atmosphere created by St.Valentine, the weather was pretty cold. Kira had sent her some roses and chocolates today. In return, Lacus made a scarf because she often saw Kira not wearing enough cloths. Lacus is now delivering it to Kira's apartment. It wasn't simply a gift delivery, wanting to see Kira was part of the reason too. Soon, she reached her destination, but the scene she saw wasn't very pleasant. In front of the apartment was Kira and that girl. Lacus could see them but she couldn't hear their conversation.
"Fllay, I told you already! We are over!"
"No Kira, please tell me your lying... I love you!" Kira winced at the last three words.
"Fllay, we broke up half a month ago. You have Sai, and... I'm getting married too... So please, don't make this any harder than it already is..." If he could, he didn't want to tell Fllay his real reason of breaking up with her.
"I love you Kira, I love you! I don't care if you are getting married! I just want to be with you, please Kira!!"
"STOP THIS ALREADY!" Kira finally couldn't take her "sweet talk" anymore, "YOU NEVER LOVED ME! YOU USED ME TO GET BACK AT SAI! YOU WERE WITH ME BECAUSE I LISTENED TO EVERYTHING YOU SAID! I JUST DON'T WANT TO BE USED ANYMORE!!"
"NO!!! No...... IT'S NOT LIKE THAT!! I REALLY DO LOVE YOU!" Tears were falling down Fllay's eyes, "please Kira..." She flung herself at Kira, holding him tightly.
"How do you expect me to believe that... you were popular, almost every guy in the school wanted to go out with you. And you didn't seem to reject their requests. You never saw me as your boyfriend, ditching me whenever you want. You only saw me as a boy whom you could manipulate very easily. Even if you say you say you love me, I just can't love you. Now please, leave me alone," he pushed Fllay off him.
Lacus took all these into her own eyes. For so many years, she told herself not to cry, and be strong. But now, she could hardly control her tears, "I guess it's going to be a marriage without love after all..." It was as if Kira felt her presence. He turned around. Their eyes met.
"Lacus..." Kira called out. He ran towards her. Lacus turned around, quickly wiping off her tears. She felt his hand on her shoulders. "Lacus..." she heard him whisper, "it's not what you think it is..."
"It's okay Kira, we only promised to marry, but we never promised each other that we can't love another person right?" She turned around facing Kira, and forced a smile on her face. "Sorry for the interruption, I'll go now." Lacus began to walk away. But a strong arm held tightly onto hers. Kira knew clearly that it was now or never.
"Please listen to me Lacus, just this once..." Kira said slowly, "I don't love her... The person I love is...... you." He confessed with all his heart. Lacus turned around. Looking into each other's eyes, Kira said: "You have the right not to believe me... but if you're willing to give me a chance, I'll explain everything to you..." Lacus saw the sincerity in Kira's eyes.
"Kira... I... I... I love you too!"
-END OF FLASHBACK-
"Don't be sorry Kira, it's not your fault, besides, we are together now ne?"
Kira then pulled Lacus into his arms. "It's only been 2 days since the last time I visited you, but I miss you so much." Whispering these words into Lacus's ears, he buried his head into her hair, inhaling every bit of her special scent. Lacus loved the feeling of being embraced by Kira. She smiled to herself. "Me too Kira, me too." They pulled away, looking into each other's eyes. Their face becoming closer and closer, feeling each other's breathing, their lips met. The kiss started out as an innocent one, but soon, their passion became uncontrollable. Craving for air, they let go of each other. While holding his angel in his arms, he made his way towards the nearest bedroom.
Author's Notes
Sorry for the late update... I had some issues... and... please don't kill me!! OO A whole chapter explaining Kira and Lacus's relationship. I just had to treat AC and KL equally... I know you guys want to see Athrun and Cagalli finding out about the engagement, and I promise it will be soon!!!
I'm not very good at writing fluff... and about this chapter's ending, I'm not gonna write a lemon oO, I'll leave it to your great creative imagination. However, if anyone wishes to write one for me, please feel free to do so. Just e-mail me, and maybe I'll pick one out and put it in. The next update will probably be next week. I need some time to sort out my ideas for AC. hehe.. That's it for today!! Once again thanks to the people who reviewed!! Till next time
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