Chapter 10

Torn

Kira was in his room in his parent's house. He had gone back to see his parents since school was now done. He was planning to be with them for the whole summer. However since he got back he had been extremely depressed. He just stayed in his room with the lights turned off. Kira's mom tried to get him to do something but when ever she would try Kira would just turn his body the other way. It was like that for the whole week. When they asked Kira what was wrong he wouldn't answer them. Kira's mom would bring him food to his room, Kira wouldn't even respond or even say a thank you. Kira's mother didn't know what she could do any more. She thought maybe he was going through one of those phase's and he would soon break free from it.

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Cagalli was at home trying to put the pieces back together in her head. She couldn't understand the situation. "Lacus… I can't believe this actually…" Cagalli couldn't bring herself to admit it to herself. She couldn't understand why it happened. When Kira and Lacus were together they were in their own little world. Cagalli even envied how they were in their relationship.

Cagalli couldn't get into contact with Kira. After it had happened Kira immediately left for his parent's without a word to her or any of his friends.

"Cagalli" Athrun called out. Cagalli turned to face him. "Have you tried calling his cell?" he asked. Cagalli nodded "It's turned off"

Athrun sighed. "I don't understand how or why this happened. I can't even find Lacus. Her apartment his completely cleaned out"

"Are you serious?" Cagalli said. "Damn it. Why did it have to end this way?"

"Wait I've got his actual home number in my room" Cagalli said. "You do!" Athrun said. Cagalli ran to her room and got her phone book and scanned for Kira's name. Athrun walked in and took a seat next to her.

"Here it is. Athrun dial this number." Cagalli said. Athrun got the phone and dialed the number.

"Here let me speak with them" Cagalli grabbed the phone.

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Kira's mother was sitting down with her husband in front of the TV set. They were watching a documentary on Egyptian pyramids. Kira's father had fallen asleep when Cagalli's phone call disrupted him.

"Who's calling at this time" Kira's mother said to herself as she answer the phone. Kira's father got up for a second and went back to sleep.

"Hello" Kira's mother walked into the kitchen so she wouldn't disturb her husband.

"Hi Mrs. Yamato, its Cagalli" she said cheerfully.

"Cagalli, well this is a surprise. How's you're father doing?" she asked

"He's still alive sadly" Cagalli cracked a joke.

"My, my you haven't changed since I last saw you" she giggled.

"Mrs. Yamato, do you know where Kira might be?" Cagalli asked

"Why yes, he's up in his room" she said. Cagalli almost choked "What he's back at home?" Cagalli asked

"Yes, he's going to be here all summer" she said.

"Mrs. Yamato may I speak with him?" Cagalli said.

"Well, I'll try but he doesn't seem to want to talk with anybody. He just stays in his room and sleeps. Please hold I'll try to get him"

"…Thank you" Cagalli said.

Kira's mom went all the way to his room. She knocked on the door before she opened it. "Kira, Kira" His mother called out.

"…Kira, Cagalli is on the phone she wants to speak with you"

"Tell her I'm not home" Kira said gently.

"K…Kira you're sister is calling you, answer it" His mom said worriedly

Kira didn't respond this time. He just put the covers over his head. Kira's mother put the phone to her ear. "I'm sorry Cagalli he doesn't seem to be in the mood to talk with anyone lately. I don't know what do anymore…" Kira's mother sighed.

"I see. Well I'll call back later" Cagalli said. "Okay Cagalli. Please take care."

"Bye Mrs. Yamato"

Cagalli hung up the phone.

"So he's been at home the whole time. Damn, he didn't even say anything" Athrun said.

"Athrun, I don't understand why did she break it off with Kira?" Cagalli said.

"You keep asking me that, and I keep telling you, I don't know" Athrun said. "Hey shut up don't raise you're voice at me!" Cagalli almost yelled.

'You're the one raising you're voice' Athrun sighed

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"Hey Luna did you hear what happened?" Shinn asked.

"Yeah I already herd from Miriallia" Luna said.

"And no one seems to know where Kira is. He disappeared." Shinn said

"Really?" Luna said

"Damn it, I feel sorry for him. How could she do such a thing?" Shinn said. Luna shut her eyes and thought hard "There's probably more too it then meets the eye"

"Maybe" Shinn sighed

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Three weeks later Cagalli got annoyed at the fact Kira would never return her phone calls. She quickly departed to his hometown with Athrun.

After about 3 and a half hours of driving they finally reached their destination. They got out of the car, walked to the porch and rang the doorbell.

Mrs. Yamato answered the door. She looked at the two and instantly recognized them. "Oh my Athrun, and Cagalli this is such a surprise please come in!." Mrs. Yamato said.

Mrs. Yamato quickly escorted them to the kitchen where she and her family had just finished dinner. Cagalli and Athrun took a seat as Mrs. Yamato prepared a plate with food for them.

"My, my Athrun you've turned into such a handsome boy." Mrs. Yamato commented. Athrun blushed. "Thank you…"

"Ummm…Mrs. Yamato I didn't come to eat, is Kira here?" Cagalli asked. He went for a walk. Just eat up come" She forced them to eat

"Wow…I missed this…this used to happen everyday after school." Athrun whispered to Cagalli.

"It happened to me too for awhile. She's just a kind person that's all." She whispered back.

Athrun and Cagalli finished their meal. "That was great Mrs. Yamato thank you for the meal" Athrun asked. Mrs. Yamato just shot a loving smile "We really need to find Kira though" Athrun said. Cagalli got up.

"Umm do you have any idea where he might be?" Cagalli asked

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It was already evening, the sun was just about to set. There was a dark orange yet warm light shining over the town. Kira was sitting down on a swing set in the park. His face was motionless. He just sat down rocking back and forth. He's been outside for a couple of hours by now.

Kira starred at the ground. Kira was thinking what he could have done wrong. It didn't make any sense to him. He was happy, Lacus was happy, they were both happy, what could have possibly stood in the way?

"There he is Cagalli" Athrun pointed in Kira's direction. Cagalli looked over. Cagalli and Athrun walled towards Kira.

"…Athrun…he looks so hurt…" Cagalli said sadly.

"Cagalli maybe you should try talking to him alone… I'll wait over here" Athrun said. Cagalli nodded and walked behind Kira. Cagalli put her hand on Kira's shoulder. Kira didn't respond.

"…Kira" she called out as she walked in front of him. Kira finally snapped out of a trance and looked up "Cagalli…?" he said

"Kira you look like hell" Cagalli said.

"Cagalli what are you doing here?" There was no sign of expression. Cagalli looked into his eyes. He truly looked torn.

"I came to see you" she said. "I…was worried about you, why didn't you want to speak with me over the phone" she asked. Kira didn't respond

"Sorry, I just didn't want to speak with anyone…" he said sadly

Kira looked over and saw Athrun "Athrun came too?" Kira said. Cagalli gave Athrun a signal to come over. Athrun approached. "K…Kira sorry but I have to know. Please tell me what happened. I know Lacus broke up with you, but tell me exactly what happened" Cagalli said.

Kira gave the saddest pair of eyes. He finally brought himself to let it out. Kira raised his head up and looked into the orange sky. He gave a big sigh. Kira began to think back at how or why this all happened.

Flashback

"Kira…how did it go?" Lacus asked cheerfully.

"I think I did well." He said.

"Kira you know there's something I've been meaning to tell you… I just haven't had the right chance." She said. Kira starred into her beautiful crystal blush eyes. He could see dry tears, It looked as though she had been crying. "Is something wrong Lacus?" he asked.

"Yeah…" she said.

"Kira, Lacus!" Shinn interrupted them. Lacus and Kira immediately looked towards Shinn.

"What's up?" Kira asked.

"Are you guys going to the festival tonight?"

"…Festival?" Lacus questioned

"You guys don't know about it? There have been ads all over the TV" Shinn said.

"I see. You should ask Luna." Kira teased.

"I already did" Shinn gave a big grinned

"What? Are you and …Luna" Lacus was cut off as Shinn confirmed it. "Since last night" he smiled.

"About time" Kira said.

"Well I'm going to go meet her now. I'll see you guys later." Shinn ran off. Lacus didn't even et the chance to congratulate him

Kira looked at Lacus with smile. "He reminds me of the way I was when I first started dating you."

Lacus looked down again. It had seemed as though she was depressed.

"Kira lets go someplace and talk" she said.

"Okay" he smiled.

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They walked into the park near the school. They stopped on top of the hill where a big oak tree was. It was the first place Kira kissed her seriously without using the excuse that it was just for practice.

Kira looked down into the park. He could see the kids playing. "Lacus…I"

Lacus looked over at Kira with saddened eyes. Kira noticed

"Lacus I can't help but notice every time I look at you lately, you seem hurt" Kira said. "Did I do something to upset you." He asked. Lacus sighed deeply 'it's now or never'

"These entire five months have been like a dream come true to me…" Tears started to form in her eyes. "Kira…I"

"…Lacus I don't understand tell me what's wrong" he inched closer to her and embraced her. Lacus' body was shaking she seemed really nervous. Lacus didn't try to break free. Kira inched his lips closer to hers. He was always able to put her into this trance. Next thing she knew his lips were on hers. Lacus returned the kiss. 20 seconds later Lacus couldn't take it anymore. She broke out of the kiss and pushed him away gently.

"Kira…let's break up" Lacus managed to finally get it out. Kira shook his head. "…What?"

Tears started to drip down her cheeks endlessly "Kira, I…w…we can't be together anymore…"

At this moment Kira felt a big rip in his heart. "…" Kira didn't know what to say. A million things were passing through his mind at once. Now Kira's eyes began to water.

Lacus avoided making eye contact with him. "Sorry Kira" Lacus cried. Kira remained quiet. He was at a lost for words. "…bye Kira" Lacus began to walk away she was about to start running until Kira stopped her. He grabbed her hand.

"…Why?" he asked. Lacus didn't answer.

"Lacus what did I do wrong?" tears started to fall from his face now. Lacus didn't answer nor did she turn around. She continued to walk forward ignoring him. "Lacus!" he yelled. Kira ran to her and forcefully made her look at him. Kira forcefully pressed his lips onto her. Lacus tried hard to resist but she wasn't very good at it.

"Kira no" Lacus managed to say before he kissed her again. At last, Lacus gathered her strength and pushed him away. She turned away and was about to run before Kira grabbed her and embraced her from behind.

"Lacus I…" Lacus began to cry "Kira, stop please I can't handle it anymore."

Flashback end

Kira didn't say anything, he just sat on the swings rocking back and forth slowly. Finally Kira spoke "Cagalli you talked to Lacus a lot, did she mention any of this to you?" Kira asked. Cagalli nodded. Kira put his head down and slowly got up.

"Kira…" Cagalli saw Kira's eyes. You could tell he was mentally damaged. Cagalli and Athrun didn't know what they could do or say to make Kira feel better.

"Sorry. You came all this way to see if I was okay. I'll be fine, I'll see you guys when school starts." Kira walked away. Cagalli nor Athrun tried to stop him. He just had his heart shattered. The only thing that can save Kira is Kira himself.

Cagalli tried to run after Kira but she was stopped by Athrun. "Cagalli, I know you're worried but this is something Kira has to over come on his own" he said.

"…But…" Cagalli stuttered. She knew Athrun was right, she just hated to see her brother suffering like this. Cagalli berried her head in Athrun's chest, she began to cry.

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Kira's POV

I can't understand this, why does everything go wrong for me? Every time I get close to someone they vanish. I can't understand what I did wrong. Lacus you were everything to me. Did I accidentally push you away without realizing it?

This isn't just…

Why do I…

Damn it, I can't even think straight anymore.

Kira's POV end

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Lacus was in a far away city far away from Orb, for her father had big plans for her here she had red rings around her eyes for she had been crying endlessly since she ran away from Kira. She hated her father for doing such a thing. But it was her father, it wasn't something she had a say in.

Lacus was lying on her bed, she looked at her left hand and starred at the silver bracelet she was wearing. It was a gift Kira had given her. It wasn't for any occasion, Kira just wanted to get it for her

Flashback

"Lacus I was on my way home from work yesterday and I saw this on display in a window near my work. And I just had to get it for you…" Kira blushed as he handed Lacus a small box. Lacus blushed frenziedly. "…What for me?" she said. Lacus accepted the gift from Kira.

Lacus opened up the box, her eyes began to water as she saw it. It was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen. It looked like it cost a lot, but she didn't ask.

Lacus inched closer to Kira and they shared a quick yet passionate kiss. "Thank you Kira, its beautiful, I love it" Kira smiled "I'm glad you like it" he said.

"I know what you want in return…" Lacus blushed.

"…? Lacus I didn't get it so I could get something in return" Kira smiled. "…" "Are you sure you don't want anything in return?" she asked.

"I'm sure Lacus, you being here with me is enough." He said. Lacus blushed. They began walking towards the mall

"Well, what gift were you thinking of?" Kira finally asked.

"Not gift" she smiled.

"Huh?"

Lacus giggled as she blushed "It involves you're bed…" Kira felt an electric pulse shot throughout his whole body. Kira immediately grabbed her hand and ran off towards his place. Lacus giggled the whole way. Lacus loved the way Kira would react to her subliminal messages.

A couple of days later, Kira went out with Athrun. Lacus was walking home from school alone that day. She passed by a jewelry store and she saw the bracelet Kira had gotten her. Her heart nearly dropped as she saw the price. It was well over $1600 (American pricing). 'Kira must have been saving up for awhile just so he could afford it.' "…Kira"

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Lacus' smile soon faded as she put her left hand over her eyes. "Kira…" she began to cry

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Kira walked back into the house. He was stopped by his mother. "Kira, a Dr. Hibiki called for you. He says if you could call him back immediately, it sounded urgent." His mother said.

"…Dr. Hibiki?"

To Be Continued…