JC: Thanks for the review! Chapter 8 is ready. As promised, there will be Kira and Lacus moments.

Disclaimer: I don't own Gundam Seed but I own Kai Kazuya and Jean Corda.

Kira and Lacus moments here...

High School Life

Phase 08: Confessions

Cagalli toured the mall with Stellar, Shinn and Kai. She didn't mind Shinn coming along but still they have trouble socializing with one another. They weren't different since both of them share almost the same personality but not totally. They stopped by at a hot dog stand. Cagalli was getting pretty hungry from walking so she bought one chili dog. She took a big bite out of it.

"Hmm... Good." Cagalli murmured.

Kai also bought one for himself. Stellar was about to pull out her wallet when Shinn grabbed her hand. The blonde caught his red orbs staring seriously at her. He reached in for some money in his pockets and bought two hotdogs. He handed one to Stellar. She knew that Shinn was treating her so she didn't mind. She grabbed the hotdog and started eating it. She paused for a moment and looked at Shinn.

"Um... Shinn thanks..." Stellar said.

Shinn's face turned slightly red. He hurriedly ate his hotdog, getting mustard all over his mouth. Stellar giggled at his messy face. She pulled out her handkerchief and gently wiped the mustard off. When Stellar was doing so, Shinn glanced at her purple eyes full of compassion and innocence. As her hand was near her face, Shinn held it and rubbed it in his face. He closed his eyes as he felt Stellar's soft hand. It was a good feeling for him. Stellar couldn't help but blushed as well. She was surprised at Shinn's action.

"Shinn... I wonder if I can tell you how I feel..." Stellar thought.

Kai and Cagalli watched the pair from a distance. Cagalli couldn't believe her eyes. Shinn was actually nice with Stellar. He's like a total different person around her which is really a good thing. Cagalli sensed that Stellar and Shinn would make a great couple. Kai thought of the same thing.

Clyne Mansion

Kira paid a visit in the Clyne Mansion. He couldn't wait for school to see his pink-haired friend again. But seeing Lacus wasn't the only reason he visited, it was also because Cagalli told him that Lacus was having problems.

Flashback

10:30 PM

Kira was ready to go to bed when the phone rang. He moaned a bit and reached for the telephone. Feeling a slight hesitation he spoke with a heavy tone.

"Kira, it's me Cagalli."

Instantly, he's eyes opened wide as he heard the voice of his blonde friend. By the sound of Cagalli's voice it seemed that she was feeling nervous for some reason. Kira questioned her phone call and why during this time of night!

"I can sense that something is wrong with Lacus." Cagalli answered. "It seems she doesn't want to talk about it to me."

"Lacus? She looks fine to me." Kira said.

"Kira, I'm her best friend and I can feel that something's wrong with her." Cagalli told him. "If she doesn't want to tell me then maybe she can tell you."

END

Now there he was in front of the big Clyne mansion waiting for someone to open the door since he was standing there for the last 3 minutes. He already knocked on the door but still no answer. Patient as he is, Kira still has limits. He was about to bang his fist on the door until it opened widely. It revealed an old man dressed in a black tuxedo. Kira knew that he was the butler.

"I'm here to see my friend Lacus." Kira said.

"Please come in sir." The butler said.

He was expecting more like "I'm sorry to keep you waiting sir" but hey he just let it go. He came to visit Lacus not to complain to a butler all day. Kira made his way to the garden where he saw Lacus admiring the white roses but it appears that she wasn't alone. She had company which came in a form of girl about his age with eyes that were so similar to Athrun's. It was none other than Jean Corda.

"So Jean is here..." Kira sighed.

Jean and Lacus noticed his presence. Lacus was most delighted to see him. She quickly went over to Kira's side. Kira noticed that she was smiling and he thought that she was having problems like Cagalli said. But Cagalli could be wrong about that since Lacus seems to be in a happy mood or maybe because Jean was there.

"I'll go get some snack for you and Jean." Lacus said.

She hurried to the kitchen leaving Jean and Kira alone. Jean wasn't really a talker so Kira started questioning her. Jean felt a little shy replying to Kira's questions... Well she's always like that with other people. But one question from Jean gave Kira a surprise which made him silent.

"Do you love Lacus?" Jean asked.

Kira didn't know what to answer. Of course he wanted to tell Jean that he loves Lacus so much. He wanted to yell out that Lacus is the most beautiful girl ever. But his mind stopped in doing so and he would look like a fool. He sighed and turned his head at Jean. He gave out a faint smile and nodded.

"So you do... I knew it." Jean said. "I know love when I see it."

"Huh?" Kira puzzled.

"I've been observing you, Kira. Whenever you're with Lacus you seem different. I can see it in you eyes clearly." Jean explained.

Unbelievable, Jean could see right through him. She figured out what he felt for Lacus. Jean would know these things because she was like a matchmaker.

Kira asked Jean if he has a chance with Lacus. He wanted to tell Lacus those three simple words that were written in his heart. He purple eyes turned to the white roses which was Lacus' favorite flower. As beautiful it can be Lacus was still far more beautiful to him. His heart was going to explode if he didn't let it all out.

Jean placed a hand on his shoulder. Kira turned to glance at the red haired girl. An assured smile was on her face an indication that Kira does have a chance because she knew something that Kira didn't know. She also knew that Lacus also loves Kira.

The pink princess returned carrying a tray of cookies and tea. She placed it on the table. Suddenly a little green bird perched on her shoulder which startled her a bit. She glanced at the little bird but noticed that it wasn't a bird at all.

"Birdy... What are you doing here?" Kira asked the mechanical bird.

"So this is yours?" Lacus asked as she patted the bird's head.

Kira nodded his head. The little bird flew to Kira's head. He smiled and looked at Lacus.

"Where did you get that?" Jean questioned Kira as she adored the little thing.

"It was made by Athrun then he gave it to me as a gift." Kira replied.

Athrun was a genius when it comes to machines and computers. He has built lots of things already but the Birdy was considered to be his greatest work. Kira really appreciated the gift.

At the sound of Athrun's name Lacus gave out a small sigh. Her thoughts rolled back to the engagement plan of her father. It troubled her so much and yet as she looked at Kira her heart is at ease.

Jean realized that it would be best to leave Lacus and Kira together so she made up an excuse like I have an appointment with my doctor and quickly left the Clyne Mansion. Before she could walk away from the place she stopped and stared back, at the same time thinking about Kira.

"Kira, Lacus loves you so you don't have to worry." Jean thought.

Lacus placed herself at Kira's side with an expression of sadness on her face. At that moment Kira realized that Cagalli was right... He might say a girl's intuition but it was more like a friend's intuition. He should have believed Cagalli since she has been Lacus' best friend for so long. Kira felt a little awkward asking Lacus but if he wanted to know the problem then he should ask. So he gave it a shot hoping that he could give her an advice or some cheering up.

"Lacus, what's the matter?" Kira said it.

"Nothing is wrong Kira... I'm perfectly fine." Lacus lied.

By the look on Lacus' face, Kira knew that she was lying. Lacus was a kind and honest girl and lying is not really her thing.

"Cagalli called me last night. She asked me to talk to you. She was worried about you." Kira told her.

"Cagalli knows me too well." Lacus muttered. "I don't know how I can tell you this Kira..."

Tell me what? The question rolled in Kira's head as he waited for Lacus to tell him. Lacus felt a hesitation in heart but she must tell him no matter what. Kira was her friend and he must know what was going on between her and Athrun. But a heavy feeling kept her from saying it. She felt her heart was going to break. Lacus couldn't stand it any longer. She looked at Kira with eyes that wanted to cry. As tears rolled down on her face, she trembled nervously and her hand turned cold.

Kira got more worried since Lacus was now crying. He glanced at her face bearing a sad meaning. What was wrong with her? What can I do? Kira didn't know what to do.

"Kira... I...I... Love you..." Lacus said.

After those words came out, she suddenly brought herself to Kira's chest. Those words shocked him. He said nothing and did nothing but froze for a while in silence. All this time he doubted that he had no chance in Lacus' heart but he was wrong. She loves him and he was now he was ready to tell her.

Kira placed his arms around the pink-princess who was still crying endlessly on his chest. He brushed through her soft hair trying to comfort her.

"I love you too..." Kira muttered softly.

Lacus paused at what he said. Her eyes widened as she faced Kira. Her crystal blue eyes showed tears. Kira smiled and gladly wiped it with his finger. He touched her soft and smooth face never letting his sight off of her.

"Lacus I love you so much and I care for you so please stop crying." Kira spoke.

But she started crying again but the tears she showed weren't sadness but joy because Kira told her that he loves her. It was like the angels have answered her prayer. Lacus never felt so happy in her entire life. There she was in the arms of the person she admires and loves. Even though she admitted her feelings to him, she still had a heavy burden in her heart.

Nevertheless Kira could careless about asking her more since what's important to him was Lacus. Jean was right and he reminded himself to thank her the next day.

Cagalli's Neighborhood

Cagalli, Kai, Shinn, and Stellar were walking towards Cagalli's house. Stellar wanted so much to see where Cagalli was living and she managed to persuade Shinn to come along. Kai agreed to come right away since he wanted to know so much about Cagalli. As they sighted the house, Cagalli suddenly increased her walking speed.

Shinn decided to pull one of his tricks again. So he quickly caught up with Cagalli and placed a foot in front of Cagalli which caused her to trip. At the same time Athrun spotted them and was about to call Cagalli's attention until Kai saved her from falling. Cagalli was now in Kai's arms which kind of flinched Athrun.

Seeing her current position, Cagalli blushed madly and backed away from Kai. She turned around so she could hide the embarrassing redness of her cheeks.

Shinn snapped his finger and stomp his foot on the ground since his trick backfired. He was hoping to get back at Cagalli but Kai had to save her. Unluckily for him Stellar saw the whole tripping thing and scolded him for that.

Cagalli knew that it was no accident. She quickly turned to Shinn and glared fiercely at him.

"Bastard! You're going to pay for that." Cagalli yelled.

"Make me..." Shinn teased.

Cagalli was about to launch an attack on the annoying red eyed guy when somebody held her back. She noticed that a set of arms were around her waist. Well... she totally blushed again. She slowly turned her head expecting to see Kai but it wasn't. It was... OMG! ATHRUN! Now her face was bright as a red Christmas bulb. Her heart pounded like crazy as she stared into those luscious emerald green eyes.

"You should really learn how to be patient Cagalli." Athrun said.

"Um... Well Patience is not a virtue for me." Cagalli spoke nervously. "Can...You let... me go now?"

"Oops sorry about that." Athrun released his arms around her.

Kai narrowed his eyes at the blue haired guy who seemed to know Cagalli so well. But when Cagalli glanced at him, his frown turned into a big smile.

"Kai, Stellar, and cough Shinn... I want you to meet my friend Athrun Zala." Cagalli introduced.

Did he just hear it right? He was only her friend. Kai felt so relief because he thought that Athrun was actually her boyfriend. But why did he get the feeling the Athrun is a big threat to him...

"Nice to meet you, Athrun Zala by the way I'm Stellar Loussier." Stellar said.

Athrun turned his attention to the guy beside Stellar. He had his arms crossed and his eyes closed. It was obvious he was still pissed. But Athrun somewhat recognized him as if they met before. Then it just hit him, of course Shinn was the guy he met the other day who beat the stuffing of some guys.

"You're that guy I met..." Athrun spoke.

"Yeah... And I remember you clearly." Shinn glared. "You give a good punch but I'll get you back."

"Shinn stop it with the threats!" Stellar told him.

"So this guy actually hit you Shinn? In total this case two persons have already hit you." Kai remarked.

"Huh? What is he saying Cagalli?" Athrun turned to Cagalli.

Cagalli gave out a small laugh.

"You see I managed to punch him too." Cagalli replied.

Everyone laughed except for Shinn who felt more pissed by the minute. Shinn started walking away from them. Feeling concern, Stellar went after him.

"Shinn is always like that. Don't let him get to you." Kai told Cagalli.

"I've seen worse guys than him." Cagalli said.

Kai grabbed Cagalli's hand and pulled her. She did promise him that she would show her house. Cagalli stopped and looked back at Athrun.

"You come too Athrun." Cagalli said.

Athrun noticed Kai still holding on the Cagalli's hand. He wanted to break them apart but it would be just plain rude. Still seeing Cagalli near that Kai ticked him off, he felt... jealous.

To be continued...

JC: Chapter 8 ends here... Next Chapter will be updated soon. Don't forget to review and don't give me flames.

Kira and Lacus is officially a couple now...

Lacus tells Athrun, Cagalli, and Jean about it...

What will Fllay do if she finds out?

Athrun and Lacus yet to tell their friends about their secret.