A/N: Hey! I know I said I wasn't going to update for two weeks but... things just occur, you know? Just had my English exam today. The compositions were a breeze. I did an expository. The columnist writing was alright. The comprehension was a breeze to. Had plenty of extra time. My other friends too. If it weren't for the fact that some wanted to rewrite their scripts. Anyway, I hope you enjoy the chapter. I was revising for my Literature when I thought of writing this. A Dip in the Poole is such a boring book. I was practically yawning the whole time I was mugging.

Disclaimer: I obviously don't own Gundam Seed and Gundam Seed Destiny. I'm just borrowing the characters from Bandai to be the actors for this fic.

An exception to three major characters and few other minor characters.

Alright. Hope you're ready for it...

Promises: Evening's troubles

Alvin's POV

Ok. My day was a... blast. It all started when I met this really cute chick in the tennis courts playing with Rachel and her class. I motioned for my guys to come over and check her out. I watched their game for a while. She's really good at the game. After a while, I whistled at her, getting her attention. She heard it and looked over at us, missing the ball that was sailing towards her which hit her in the arm. I walked over to her, the guys behind me. When I reached her, I groped her on the butt. That got her sparked. However, not in the way I would have liked of course.

She glared at me with eyes like daggers. Rachel walked over and was about to slap me when the chick said, "Let me do it." so I got smacked by her instead. Wow. She hits hard. Never thought someone like her could pack such a punch (slap). Guess you really can't read a book by its cover... we then had this "short yelling match" and they continued with their game. This time, only the two ladies played. The game was much better than the one before. Too bad they weren't wearing skirts. What a nice display of underwear it would have been.

After the class, I somehow got them convinced to go out with us for lunch. During lunch, I learned the chick's name to be Miriallia. Miriallia Haww. What a name! It's music to my ears. We had a nice friendly chat during lunch. After that, I didn't know what came over me, but I asked Miriallia out. When it comes to things like this, it's not quite me to ask the girl out. The girl is the one that usually asks. Usually. I only ask when I think the girl is cute. This one, not only was cute, she was quite nice. Sweet even. In attitude and personality obviously.

I got the shock of my life. I couldn't believe it when she said yes. I was so excited I took off immediately after making sure she was really alright with going out with me. As I hopped off in the direction of home, I kept thinking 'Alvin, this is your lucky day. You finally have a date after two weeks. She actually said yes to your invitation even though she looked murderous when you touched her'.

The moment I reached home, I began to get ready for the date. I had asked her to meet me where we left of at 6.30. When I reached home, it was three. Yes, two and a half hours to prepare for a date is not long. In fact, I think it's quite short. Especially since I'm going out with a cutie like her. I opened the drawer in my bedroom that contained my outing clothes and began taking the cloth out one by one, trying to decide what to wear.

An hour later, I decided on a nice fitting long sleeved orange top with a thick grey strip that would go across my chest, two more thick grey strips going down the outer side of the sleeve and a pair of black square-cut jeans. I lay the clothes neatly on my bed and put the rest of my outfits into the drawer, piling them up neatly so that my mother would not need to scold me for untidiness. In the next half an hour, I planned where we should go. I decided to take her to the ice-skating rink then to the food court nearby then to the park to have a nice chat. I really wonder if she has ever been attached. I spent the rest of the time before I needed to leave the house to have a bath. After my bath, I combed my hair for half an hour before leaving the house in my car, my wallet in my pocket.

While I was driving, I looked up the directory for her place of residence. I then checked the street directory for where her house was. I estimated about half and hour to reach there. I reached her place just in time to see her emerging from behind the doors. She looked extremely shocked to see me there. I signaled for her to hop in. she was wearing the same jeans from this afternoon. No that I have anything against it. In fact, I think it shows of her legs nicely. She was wearing a purple top with a black cotton jacket. She looked gorgeous.

When she was comfortably buckled up in the front passenger seat, she finally asked looking at me, "How did you know I lived here?"

I just lifted the directories up and she said "oh."

She then asked, still looking at me, "Where are you bringing me to?"

I looked at her, smiled and said, "You'll see."

She then turned back to face the road and leaned back into the seat and said, "Alright."

Fifteen minutes later, we reached the ice-skating rink. The look on Miriallia's face was that of complete horror. I turned her to face me, her mouth gaping slightly and I asked, "Are you alright? Do you want to go somewhere else?"

She blinked and then said, "I-I'm fine. Just that..."

"What?"

"I... I can't skate."

"Really?" I asked amused. I had asked Rachel about her a bit during lunch and she said that she was an all rounder in sports. Guess she didn't know about this aspect of her sports life.

"Really." Miriallia said still horrified. "The last time I ice-skated which was about a year or so ago, I kept falling on my behind. Every time I stood up, I'd meet another fall. Cagalli kept laughing like mad. Athrun somehow didn't know what she was talking about."

Huh? Cagalli? Athrun? Wait a minute. Cagalli? As in Cagalli Yula Attha? She's friends with the Princess? Cool... I smiled at her and said, "Then I'll teach you."

Immediately after I said that, she went turned pale. "What! You? Teach me? How am I sure you're not going to pull another fast one on me?"

I stared at her for a while then I laughed heartily. She just looked at me with this really confused face. I then told her, "If you're talking about this morning's incident, you don't have to worry. I won't do something like that again. Really! I just... went a little too far that time."

The look she gave me was that of those that would not trust me. I don't blame her. I admit to be a little like a playboy. A little. I'm not a complete playboy. I mean, you see those typical playboys? They really don't care if they're neat or not right? I'm a neat freak. Moreover, I don't pull things like what I did to her this morning. She just happened to be... the unlucky one. After a while of staring at me, she finally said, "Oh alright. I'll give you this one and only chance to prove you're not a complete perv. If you fail, be prepared for me to walk out on you."

I smiled again and said, "Don't worry. That wouldn't be necessary."

I grabbed her arm, brought her to the rental booth, and got our appropriate sizes. We put them on and I brought her to the smaller rink meant for beginners. From what she told me, it's better we should start there. Just walking on the blades on carpet, you could tell she was scared to death! She was walking so cautiously you'd think she were riding on a unicycle on a tightrope. I held her right hand in mine, my left hand on her left shoulder, guiding her, making sure she didn't fall. Which was quite unlikely.

When we finally got onto the rink, she turned around and grabbed onto my shirt in a death hold. I was shocked. I never expected her to do this. She doesn't seem the type that would warm up to someone she hardly knew so fast. I put my arms around her and looked down to where her head rested on my chest. Her eyes were closed tightly and she was whimpering. I hugged her tighter and said, "Come on. It's not that bad. I'll keep a good hold on you. I promise."

I moved my hand to hers, trying to get it to let go of my shirt so that she would at least be able to see the ground. It tool quite a while, but I finally managed to get her a little calmed down and I was holding onto her like when we were walking towards the rink. After teaching her how to move properly and what she should do if she felt she was going to fall, we tried moving around the rink. The first time was a failed attempt. I was really glad when she didn't give up just because she failed that time. Some of the previous girls I went out with had a determination level of fifteen percent. Fifteen and not zero because they at least tried to learn.

A few more rounds and she finally got a hang of it. I let go of her, letting her go one round by herself while I stopped and waited for her. After the round, she skated pass me, stopped a few meters away and turned to face me and yelled, "I did it!" and she laughed.

I stopped when I reached her, laughed and said, "Congratulations."

As soon as I said that, she jumped on me, wrapping her arms around my neck in a hug. Another shocker. Is she really that comfortable around me? I placed my arms around her, pulling her nearer. When we separated, I smiled down at her and said, "So... ready to take on the real thing?"

She stopped smiling and started looking worried again. "I... I don't know... I mean, it's bigger, wider, more people..."

I laughed at her expression, which earned me a hit on the chest. "Hey! What's so funny?"

I laughed some more and said, "Nothing. Just that, you look really cute."

She blushed. Noticing it, I realised what I said. I'm such a dope. ARGH! Alvin you dumbass! What will she think of you now? Urgh...

We were quiet for a while then she said, "May be I'll try the big rink..."

I looked down at her. I thought she would kill me or just leave me for that line. It was not really anything, but for a first meeting, the statement is quite big. To me at least. I smiled and said, "You sure? Alright. Follow me." I took her hand and led her to the bigger rink. Everything went fine. Except the fact that she fell quite a few times. Mostly because other skaters passed her by and sort of startled her. Some hit her, softly, but it still had some effect on her. I tried to catch her every time but failed. At the end of all the skating, we returned the skates and I took her for dinner. I took her to the food court as planned. Not exactly romantic, I know, but I don't want to be moving too fast now, do I? She didn't really mind. She had kebabs and a coke and I had a plate of spaghetti and 7up.

While eating, we talked about our backgrounds. I could tell she didn't want to tell me about something, but I can't really force her into doing or in this case saying what she doesn't want. You shouldn't reveal too much in a relationship eh? We finished our dinner quickly and brought her to the park. We walked around talking about more things. Anything under the sun really. I have got to say, this is the most amazing girl I have ever met. A while later, she asked if it was alright if we ended the night together. She was tired. I could tell.

We walked back to the car and I drove her home. At the doorsteps, I got out and opened the door for her. She got out and we stood facing each other then she said, "Thanks for the night. I had a really great time. Thanks."

"Sure. No problem." I said and smiled.

We stood silent for a while more still facing each other. I looked at her, examining her. She has got to be the most beautiful being alive. Then, suddenly she opened her mouth and said, "Well, I think tha—"

She didn't get the chance to finish. I kissed her. I didn't know what came over me then. It seems as though I don't know what I've been doing the whole day. When I finally broke the kiss, I opened my eyes, only to see that hers were still closed and at the same spot I left her. She opened her eyes, looked up at me then quickly looked back down, blushed and said, "Wow."

Yeah. Wow. I can't believe I did that. She looked up at me, thanked me and said "Thanks" again, walked up the steps, opened the door, turned around to face me and said, "Good night. I'll see you again some other time." Turned and stepped into the house. I then went back into my car and drove home.

Miriallia's POV

I. Cannot. Believe it. I really cannot believe it! I'm just back from my date with Alvin. He isn't as bad as I though he was. I think he's really cool. He really isn't a pervert. Probably that butt-pinching act was some weird dismissive trait. I finally learned how to skate! No more of Cagalli laughing at me. Today was simply amazing. You wouldn't believe this, but... he kissed me. It was thoroughly enjoyable. He has got to be the most amazing kisser. After Dearka. But it's not as though he matters anymore. It doesn't seem as though he's going to comeback anyway.

Dearka's POV

Urgh. My beloved bitch is back. How nice to see her home. Wow. Aren't I sarcastic. Jay, will you be able to live life as me? I'll answer that for you. No. absolutely not. You'll die the very first split-second of being with my sister. You know what was the first thing she did when she came home? She walked happily towards me, hugged me from behind and said, "Hello! How's your day been?" in the most cheerful manner I never thought was possible for her. What is wrong with her, I don't know.

I turned to her and said, "Hey Miss cheerful. Everything was fine. What did you do today?"

"Oh, nothing much. Just had an excellent time with the children." In addition, she gave the widest smile ever. The scariest thing about it was that it actually seemed sincere. What is the world coming to?

When dad came back, she asked him if we could house the children. He stared at her as though she were alien. I don't blame him. Not one bit. That is not my sister. My dad just ignored her, but she was extremely persistent. He finally couldn't take it anymore and so said quite calmly though you could tell he was aching to scream out, "No." Daph just looked dejected. She would usually shout about not getting something she wanted but she didn't this time. Weird...

My dad then walked over to me and said, "I fear your sister may need to be sent to the mental asylum." He then took a chair, sat down beside me, and continued, "So. How is it? I'm sorry but I couldn't do anything about the decision to send you to Orb. Will you be alright?"

I laughed then said, "Don't worry dad. I'll be fine. You're forgetting that Athrun is there. I'll be completely fine."

He looked at me uncertainly then said, "Alright. If you insist." And he walked off. Probably to go and bathe and change or something. He looked more drained than usual to day.

Kira's POV

Lacus and I went out to try to find the children. No chance. We completely missed them. We went home and Lacus cried. I don't blame her. I enveloped her in a hug. When we reached home, Reverend Malchio had already gone to sleep. We went into our room where Lacus cried herself to sleep. When she did, I lay down beside her and slept with her warmth beside me.

Cagalli's POV

Athrun has such a cheek. That's what makes him even cuter, sweeter... he has got to be the most sweetest boyfriend in the entire universe. After all that chasing, we fell onto the bed and slept instantly. We need to get back to Orb tomorrow to prepare for the Earth Alliance and ZAFT. Dearka is really pitiful. Nevertheless, he will get to see Miriallia. I've decided to set them up where they last saw each other. Which was by the sea just as the sun was setting. Athrun, Lacus, Kira and I saw everything. It was so romantic! Too bad there wasn't a ring involved. Dearka is just so slow. Being romantic isn't everything you know. When will he learn?

Okayokayokay! –runs away from the angry mob- forgive thee for making such a long POV for Alvin. It was just that I had a lot to write for him. I had something to write for the other characters too but I was too tired to put all my thoughts and plans into the story. I promise to have a better chapter next time, alright? It would be after my exams and so I would be able to clear my mind of all other facts and figures and words and memorised material to write a proper chapter. Please review. Just a reminder that flamers are accepted. I haven't been putting this for the last few chapters...

To Reviewers: THANKS A BUNCH! I'm always at a lost for words. But more so now. Too many things in my head...

Sunnee the Mash: hahax! Thanks. But I think I will not bring my printed story to school anymore for you people to read. You people meaning rachelli, audrey, chen and you. Why? Because you tend to say "good chapter" but never review for me. Evil people. I don't need mere words, I need written scripts, i.e. Reviews. xD

Writer of Dreams: about Milly, she's just to kind yeah? I think I should make Dearka go for counselling since he's beating himself up like crap. xD I'm evil. I know. Hahax! Jay is just a name for his diary. Hahax! No. it's not Daph. She was playing with the children at that time. And I totally agree. Sure! I can make Kira and Lacus marry, but it's not the real show now is it? hahax! xD

Attharun: hehez... thanks. But if you're really bored, suggest something? Cuz I can't seem to find a proper way to link my plans and thoughts. I'm such an incompetent writer... xD

Angel of Dreams: you only took a week! I'm still stressing about it! Is Miriallia blind or something? Actually, I can't really say. Was she in the heck about it attitude when she said that, or was she contemplative? From the pictures, I think she was in the heck care. It may have been due to military duties that she dumped him... ah well... the people in charge of the series are evil. I wonder... are SATs scary? Is it worse than taking Chinese? Anyway, xD cya later!

An1391: really? You'd do that for me? I'm not really interested in the offer... maybe all A1s? hahax! That'd be the day man! xD Jay is the name Dearka gave his diary. Lame right? Taking long to review is perfectly fine by me. As long as you do in the end... xD

My classmate told me that I should have gone into detail about what Kira and Lacus did. I stared at her and said, "This is a "T" rated fic you big dope-ball." And she exclaimed, "WHAT! I can't believe I read some thing "T"! I only read "M"!" the whole class heard it and stared at her. Then she said, "What?" when she saw everyone look at her. She's so clueless...