Chapter 10 (Finding Courage)

Freedom9217: Sorry for being so late everyone, I'm got lots of homeworks and other stuff to do. I'm finally putting some DxM stuff in. Hope you like it.

A week has past since Kira and Lacus' confessions. Flay hasn't been seen by anyone since. She did not come to classes, or any other activates that the school hold. She didn't even show up when Kira and Lacus told their now hold relationship to the others.

Everyone felt shocked and happy, so they decided to have a little get together at the Clyne mansion to celebrate.

"Lacus, are you sure it's okay? I mean, is your father okay with this?" Cagalli asked.

"Yeah, sure, he always let's me have parties. Besides, he's happy about my relationship too." Lacus answered.

"I'm happy for you." Cagalli said.

"Thanks." Lacus said as they were chatting in front of the schoolyard. Waiting for the bell to ring and head home.

Ever since Kira told Lacus he loves her, Lacus has always been in a good mood. Everything else didn't seem mattered anymore, all her troubles seems to have faded away. The worry of Flay showing up again, or the evil girl thinking up more bad moves to break her and Kira apart, all didn't matter anymore. The important thing is Kira loves her, and she truly loves him back. She soon realized that the love they shared can never be broken apart by anyone.

Clyne mansion

Saturday came, and everyone one after another arrived at Clyne mansion. When Miraillia arrived, the sight that greeted her was Kira and Lacus greeting their friends with their arms around each other. For some strange reasons, Mir felt comfortable seeing them like that. She felt happy for her friend for finding the right person.

She also envied Lacus for able to be with the person she loved. She sighed deeply and turned her attention to the blond hair boy who's chatting with Yzak. "I'll never be able to express my feelings to him." Miraillia thought sadly.

Suddenly, out of Mir's expectations, Cagalli jumped from behind her, nearly giving her a heart attack.

"Hey Mir, what's up?" Cagalli asked happily, feeling excited about the party.

"Scared to death by you," Mir replied.

"Sorry, didn't mean to scare you." Cagalli said, realizing Mir's strange face expression.

"Is something troubling you?" Cagalli asked.

"No, it's nothing." Mir answered, not really paying attention.

Cagalli felt weird by Mir's lack of words, even though Miraillia is not a big mouth talker, she is still usually cheerful, talkative and happy. The only time Cagalli's seen Miraillia sad was when she broke up with her ex-boyfriend Shani Andras, a popular and cute green hair guy.

Wondering what's keeping her down, Cagalli followed Mir's gaze and found her staring across the street directly at Dearka.

"Oh, I see. Boy trouble huh?" Cagalli asked.

"Yeah," Miraillia said in a light and disappointed tone.

"You like Dearka?" Cagalli asked in a happy tone.

"Yeah," Mir mumbled lightly, feeling hard to admit.

"Do you plan to tell him?" Cagalli asked.

"No," Miraillia shook her head lightly.

"Why not! I think you guys will make a great couple.

"Thanks Cagalli. It's just not that easy."

Just then, a familiar car that prove to be Athrun's arrived and parked itself. Cagalli let out a smile and ran towards the car. She stopped when she saw Athrun coming out of the car with Mia hanging onto his arm. She let out a small grunt andstared deathly at Athrun. Athrun noticed her and tries to get Mia off his arm, but Mia refused and said that fiancés should always be close together. Cagalli made a death glare to Athrun then turned and walked into the mansion.

"Ah great! Me getting obsessed over Dearka, Cagalli gets jealous over Mia, looks like things are getting complicated." Miraillia thought. She shot a last glance at Dearka then entered the mansion.

As any party would have, in the huge living room, there are junk foods, drinks and music. The living room is well decorated by Lacus and the maids. There are wallpapers on the walls, and balloons hanging from the ceiling.

Everyone grabbed a drink and started chatting. Dearka sits in a corner, eyes fixed on the brown hair girl Miraillia who's chatting happily with Stellar. He let out a deep and heavy sigh and found that Miraillia is staring at him from the reflection in the mirror beside her. Dearka slightly blushes and turned away.

Shinn came and sat beside him. He lets out a silly smile and patted Dearka on the back.

"You like her, don't you Dearka?" Shinn asked. He gave out a small laugh.

"Yeah," Dearka answered.

"Then why don't you just ask her out?" Shinn said.

"You think it's that easy huh? Then why don't you ask your dream girl Stellar out?" Dearka said it out loud.

"Shush!" Shinn said nervously, looking around to see if anyone heard him.

When he realized that on one had heard him, he sighed in relief. "Don't ever say that again." he warned.

"Whatever."

"What's so special about her?" Shinn asked, his curiosity grow.

"I don't know, it's just that I feel kinda feel close to her, though we don't even really know each other, it's just weird." Dearka paused, unable to find the right words to express his feeling.

"Well, maybe she feels the same way about you. Why don't you give it a shot?" Shinn said.

"I told you it's not that easy!" Dearka yelled, frustrated by Shinn. Then he calmed down, his face born a sad expression.

"Actually, I really do want to try. I'm just scared."

"I understand. I feel the exact same way about Stellar." Shinn said.

"I guess I'll give it a shot." Dearka said as he stood up.

Shinn was stunned, confused by Dearka's sudden change.

"I'll never know if I don't give it a shot, it can't be that hard. Just look at Kira." Shinn turned towards Kira and saw Lacus gave the brown hair boy a light kiss on his cheek. "Kira is so lucky." Dearka sighed and went towards Miraillia.

Dearka is walking nervously and slowly to Miraillia. Fear grows within each step. "Get a grip Dearka, how bad can it be? If she doesn't want to, than just forget it. No need to get all flustered."

"Oh, hi Dearka." Stellar noticed him.

"Hmm, hi."

"If you don't mindStellar, I want to talk to … Miraillia." Dearka said hesitantly.

"Sure. I'll come back soon Mir." Stellar said as she walked away.

Miraillia turned her attention to Dearka, "What is it?" She asked.

"Uh, I was thinking … there's a petting zoo open at the amusement tomorrow, would you like to … go with …me."

Miraillia was shocked for a moment, never in her wildest dreams had she expected that Dearka would ask her to go on a date. All the time she thought she doesn't stand a chance in Dearka's heart, but she was wrong, Dearka liked her, at least for now. A day at the amusement park, she smiled widely, she longed for such a day.

"Sure." Miraillia replied.

A huge smile crossed on Dearka's face, "Really, ah great, thanks. I'll come and pick you up at 12:00."

Dearka laughed happily when he went back to the corner where Shinn is sitting.

"Now that wasn't too hard, was it?" Shinn teased.

"No," Dearka answered happily.

It's quite a short chapter; since I don't always have time to write now. Anyway, the date will be explained on the next chapter.