Disclaimer: Nope, Gundam SEED does NOT belong to me.

A/N: Just to let you all know, this takes place 1 year after the Gundam SEED series and before Gundam SEED Destiny.

Chapter 1: Regretful Words

"Oh Athrun…I've said such terrible, terrible things to her…"

The blue haired teen raised his brows. "Her?" he asked in confusion.

"Lacus, I mean…" replied the brunette haired teen in a soft tone.

FLASHBACK- few days ago

"Just stay away from me! I understand you're trying to help me but I don't need your help! For some reason, it only hurts me more when you're next to me. Your smile keeps slipping Fllay away and I want to hold onto her, for she is the only one who understood me! I don't understand why you're trying to make me forget her!" Kira yelled looking directly at Lacus's face.

The pink haired girl stepped back a bit and looked at Kira with hurtful eyes. She put on a small smile that was about to fade quickly.

"I had no idea….that my presence only pained you more…" Lacus slowly dropped her head as her bangs covered half of her face. "I know she is an important person to you and, I wasn't trying to take her out of your memories…" her voice trembled as she tried hard not to break down.

"As you know, I've lost someone I loved in the war as well…and I was so lonely by myself…I wanted someone to be with me letting me know that I'll be alright….."

Kira noticed tears fall to the ground as she spoke. "And I thought that Kira-kun might feel the same…"

"Lacus….." Kira tried to get closer but she moved back. She tried to avoid looking at him as she turned around.

"Gomenasai…I promise this'll be the last time you'll ever see me…." Just like that, Lacus left Kira without another word. Kira just stood there, regretting what he had done and how he didn't even get out the courage to ask her for his forgiveness.

END OF FLASHBACK

"I'm such an idiot Athrun….I've said things I shouldn't have said regardless of how Lacus would feel…" Kira spoke feeling regret.

"It's because of that girl isn't it?" Athrun asked already knowing the answer. Kira nodded without looking at his friend.

"Kira...don't you think it's about time you let her go? You've been like this for the past year."

Kira took a deep breath. "How could I….when I feel responsible for her death…."

"How long do you intend to be like this? Open your eyes to see the things you have right now Kira! Not to the things you've lost!" Athrun practically yelled in frustration. He then let out a sigh. "Cagalli told me yesterday that she met up with Lacus in a café'. She said that Lacus didn't look as cheerful so she asked her if something was bothering her. Lacus refused to say anything but she did tell Cagalli something. Nor she or I didn't understand what she meant by that….but now I do…."

Kira looked up waiting for Athrun to finish what he was about to say.

"Lacus said that she just lost someone who is dear to her….and that she could never look at that person's face no matter how much she wanted to." Athrun looked a Kira, for he knew that his friend knew Lacus was talking about him. "What are you going to do Kira?"

"I….I'll…" Kira stammered his words not knowing what to do.

"You'll go talk to her." Athrun finished his sentence and spoke as if it was a command.

"But Athrun…"

"You'll go talk to her, won't you Kira? Or do you never want to see Lacus again?"

Kira looked up at his friend and gave a light smile. "I will…I just hope Lacus will forgive me….for being such an idiot…." He spoke with determination.

A/N: I've been wondering, should I add a bit of AC as well? Now, before you go onto the next chapter, could you please review this? PLEASE?