A/N:

Thanks for the reviews, I wish there were more but oh well. Time for chapter 3, and don't worry, things are not over yet :D

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Meyrin backed away from the door and leaned against the wall. She wiped away the tear from her face and dried her eyes to prevent more from forming. She noticed she was trembling. She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.

She should feel happy for Athrun, right ? After all she knew all along this was supposed to happen. Athrun had been engaged to Cagali before, right ? So it shouldn't be surprising that after the war had ended that he and Cagali started to see each other again.

She had always worried about Athrun's happiness. So she should feel happy for him now, right ? If that was so, then why did she feel so miserable now ? She shook her head while trying to get hold of herself, after that she hurried back to the guest room.

She sat down and took another deep breath. She couldn't let Athrun see her like this. Athrun would be worried if she looked unhappy. He always did. But for some reason she couldn't help but feel sad. It's not like she had lost Athrun – he was never her's to begin with. Then why… ?

Her trail of thoughts was interrupted by footsteps coming down the hallway. She could already guess who it would be and she tried hard not to show any of the feelings, that were currently tearing her hearth up, on her face.

Athrun entered the room together with Cagali, arm around her waist. Athrun looked more stiff than usual and Cagali looked happier than usual. "Sorry to keep you waiting so long, Meyrin". Meyrin shook her head at Athrun

"Don't worry about it, Athrun"

"By the way, we have some news" Cagali exclaimed with her face shining.

Meyrin tried to put on the best surprised face she could muster and asked with fake curiosity in her voice, as she could already guess what the news were. "Really, and what would that be ?"

Cagali was literally shining as she pulled Athrun closer to her "Athrun and I are getting married" she squealed.

Although Meyrin already knew that, she couldn't help but feel like a dagger would be piercing her hearth at this very moment. "R… Really ? wow. i…i'm happy for both of you, congratulations." She sure didn't look like she would be very happy, at least in Athrun's thoughts.

Cagali leaned in and gave Athrun a small kiss on the lips, which made Meyrin feel even worse inside. "I have to go now, Athrun, I have another damn meeting tonight. Although now I feel like it wont be so bad" Cagali let out a small giggle and kissed Athrun again.

Athrun only nodded "Sure, good luck to you… so…um…ill see you in 5 days at the ball."

Cagali smiled at him "yeah… too bad I have work to do for 5 days, so I wont be able to see you." Then she shot an angry glare at him "You better show up there, Athrun Zala, after all that's when we are going to announce it to the public that we are engaged"

"Yes, dear "

Cagali grinned at him. "Good. Now I got to run, love you" and she rushed out of the room..

Athrun sighed out of relief and turned his attention to Meyrin. "Sorry about making you wait, Meyrin. Shall we go home?"

It looked like she didn't hear him. He walked over to her and placed a hand on her shoulder. "You ok, Meyrin ?"

She snapped out of it and nodded at him. "Yes, i…i'm fine".

Meyrin sure didn't look like she was fine to him. But he was not the one to ask about other people feelings – if they wanted they would tell themselves. Of course the chance that Meyrin would tell him her feelings was flat, but he didn't know that. "If you say so. Then shall we ?"

Meyrin answered with a 'yes' and they left Cagali's mansion and headed home. They were silent all the way home. Athrun was wondering what had happened today and why did he agree to marry Cagali, when yesterday he had told her that he's not sure how he feels. Did his feelings change that quickly ?

Meyrin was walking two steps behind him, her head bowed down , so no one could see her eyes , since they reflected the storm that was raging in her heart.

After they got home Meyrin thanked Athrun for the dinner and quickly rushed up to her room. Athrun could tell that something is bothering her, but he had no idea what. After deciding not to ponder about it, since she would tell him if she wanted to, he decided to get to bed and reflect upon what happened today.

He laid down in his bed and sighed. Today was full of events that didn't happen to him everyday. First there was the power failure and he took Meyrin out to dinner because of it. He sure enjoyed talking to her while they were walking to Cagali's place.

And she seemed happy about it. Although she still walked behind him. Then there was his conversation with Cagali which ended up with something he sure as hell hadn't planed.

Flashback

They had been talking for about 10 minutes when suddenly Cagali informed him. "By the way, Athrun, some old friends have come to visit us."

Athrun looked confused, and this could be seen in his face as he stared at Cagali, which made her grin. He knew very well she was teasing him and wouldn't tell anything if he didn't ask, so he just had to play along. "What friends ?". he really couldn't think of any old friends that would appear out of nowhere without telling him, if they really are his friends.

"Oh, no one special. Just Kira and Lacus". The confusion on Athrun's face made her feel all worm inside. She never grew tired of teasing him.

"Kira ? L…Lacus " Athrun stammered "B… but aren't they on PLANTs ? I mean… Lacus is the chairman and…"

Cagali couldn't help but laugh at Athrun's confusion. "Yes, but now Lacus is on a vacation and they decided to visit us".

"Vacation ? Since when can chairmans go on vacations ?" Athrun was pretty sure that they couldn't.

"Normally, they can't. But since Lacus is only 18 the Council decided she needs some rest, because the burden of being a Chairman is quite heave you know"

Athrun thought about it. It did make sense. After all, they all were so young. Yet they had to experience so many things it seemed a lifetime had passed already. He sure wished they wouldn't have to live in times like these.

"So, are they here ?"

Cagali shook her head. "Lacus insisted that they go out on a dinner and they still haven't come back yet. She thinks Kira is in bigger need for vacation than herself."

This caught Athrun's attention. "How come?".

Cagali Leaned back in her chair and looked at Athrun with semi-worried face. "She says he has been acting kinda weird lately. She says he sometimes drifts in his memories about the past… the war. And that he is thinking about her."

Athrun raised an eyebrow "Fllay ?" Cagali nodded. "I thought he had gotten over her… and the war. At least that is what he told me, and I don't think he would ever lie to me."

"I know, Athrun, I know… its just that Lacus is worried… and she usually doesn't worry over nothing. You know that she is strong. She also says he gets angry at times, for no apparent reason at all".

Athrun looked like he was in deep thoughts. That definitely didn't sound like Kira at all. Usually Kira was peaceful and quiet. Hardly anything could get hem angry, even if the reason was apparent.

"And" she continued "yesterday, when I was talking with Kira, he got angry, he even started to yell". Now Athrun was really confused. It sure didn't sound like it was Kira they were talking about. He couldn't imagine Kira yelling at his sister about anything.

"Lacus says it must be stress. I hope she can get Kira backing shape".

Athrun was getting really worried now. Stress ? Not like Kira hadn't been in stress situations before. A lot. He was pretty sure that no stress in an office could compare the stress Kira had gone trough in war.

And he wasn't worried only about Kira. He was worried about Lacus as well. He had never been that close to Lacus, despite them being engaged in the past. But one thing he knew – he had the ability to see trough her mask.

The mask of happiness and smile she put on so often, just because everyone around expected her to be that way. As far as he knew, he was the only one who could see trough her mask. That fake smile, one he didn't like one bit.

Because each time she put on that smile he knew she was unhappy deep inside. And he had seen that fake, perfect smile far too often during the war to like that. She wasn't as strong as everyone thought she was.

And definitely not when matters concerned Kira. He decided to have a talk with Lacus later about this, since he doubted Kira would be happy to talk about this matter to him. "I hope she and Kira will be alright".

Cagali nodded "I hope we all will be, Athrun".

Athrun looked at her. She was looking down, with her head resting on her palms, with elbows placed on her knees. He had to admit she looked very pretty in this dress. Just looking at her made some old memories come back.

Their first meeting. He almost chuckled at that. Talk about mother of all bad meetings. She had shot him. Twice. And he had almost sliced her throat with a knife. Their first kiss before the last battle of previous war. How she came after him when he was about to self destruct together with Justice inside GENESIS.

The day he gave her a ring… The day when she almost married another guy. He winced at that thought. The day she removed the ring … the day he escaped from ZAFT with Meyrin. Meyrin… somehow she has been on his mind lately.

"Athrun?" former pilot was brought back to this dimension from the land of his memories. He realized he had been staring at her all this time. His cheeks gained a slight color of red.

"Cagali, i… " He fell silent in surprise as Cagali launched herself against him and hugged him tightly. "Cagali ?" She looked up at him , tears falling from her eyes. He placed his arms around her, returning the embrace.

"Athrun… what happened between us? Why did we ever separate ?". tears were falling down her face "I love you so much, Athrun…please, don't leave me again". He was struck dumb for a moment.

"Cagali, i… " he was interrupted by Cagali

"Athrun…would you…. Marry me ?"

"Yes"

He leaned down and kisser, while pulling her closer to him at the same time…

They stood like that for a while, before finally breaking up. Athrun wiped the tears away from her face with his thumbs. "I'm so happy Athrun. I love you so much". She took a seat again, looking up at Athrun.

"Athrun ?".

"Yes, Cagali ?".

She blushed a bit. "Um… i'm having a big ball in 5 days, do you mind coming… we could also announce the news to all our guests". Athrun sure wasn't fond of such things, but he couldn't say no to her now.

"off course I will…

End of flashback

And then there was Meyrin. She looked really enjoying herself in the restaurant, and the talking they had while walking. He really liked to talk to her. Just then he realized something – he had never talked to someone about simple, completely unimportant things.

Yet he could freely talk about such things with Meyrin. And she also seemed to enjoy the talk. I guess…I really like her… picture of Meyrin in her 'morning outfit' came to his mind. Athrun slapped himself on the head.

Stop it, Zala. You are engaged to Cagali now, stop thinking about Meyrin…Meyrin… she did seem very upset after their visit to Cagali's house. He hoped he didn't do anything to upset her. He didn't like it when she was upset, it didn't suit her, just like it didn't suit Lacus.

Anyway, her birthday was in three days, and he hoped she would enjoy it. He decided to go to Luna's place tomorrow to ask her to help with purchasing a dress for Meyrin.

He slowly fell asleep, thinking about a certain red haired girl.

Meyrin woke up in the morning, her eyes red and puffy from crying. Yesterday she had cried herself to sleep. Her hair was also a complete mess. She decided that she must wash up and calm down – last thing she wanted was to worry Athrun, since she knew he would be worried if she would look like that.

It was Tuesday, and they usually went to the store, to buy food for the whole week. After she was done with her morning procedures she went downstairs and found a note from Athrun, that said he had some business to take care of and that he would be gone for some hours.

Great, now what do I do ? I cant even make us a diner since there is nothing to make it from… then she noticed something

p.s. I'm sorry but I cant go shopping with you this morning. I have left some money on the fridge, so you can go to the store alone if you don't want to wait for me. And please take a taxi – I don't want you carrying all groceries.

Off course she did want to wait for him to get back… but then again she wanted to meet him home with dinner ready. So she went to the fridge and found the money Athrun had left on top of it. What ? This much ? what does he think I will buy ? Its like he wouldn't worry about money at all. Which off course was the case actually.

Meyrin put on her shoes and headed towards the mall. I'm not going to take a taxi… they are expensive you know… I cant afford to spend Athrun's money so carelessly. Its not like I cant walk or carry some weight a bit.

Doorbell rang for the third time, and Luna had no choice but to answer it. "Ok, ok, i'm coming. Sheesh." Just great – just when she got a day off, someone has to arrive early and weak her up. She proceeded to unlock the door.

She was determined to read a little lecture to whomever was behind that door about waking people up in the mornings during their holidays. Her intentions quickly changed once she saw the visitor.

"Oh, good morning, Athrun" she yawned and stretched "what brings you here?"

Athrun felt heat gathering in his face. Luna sure reminded him of her sister in the morning – only Luna was wearing a purple nightgown, which was a bit too transparent for him to consider it decent.

"Good morning, Luna… um…would you mind putting some clothes on ?"

Luna sleepily looked at Athrun's red face, then down at her. "Oh, this is what's bothering you ?" She let out a slight laugh. "Fine, come on in and ill go get dressed." She sure wasn't as shy as her sister.

Athrun sat down on a sofa and started to wait. After 10 minutes Luna came back, this time properly dressed and it looked like she was properly woken up. Athrun looked at her with confused gaze and asked "Luna, please don't tell me you open doors to anyone without asking who it is dressed like that ?"

Luna giggled at that. "Depends how sleepy I am" she shrugged "besides, what can happen ?"

Athrun thought about it. Well, after all Luna was a former elite red pilot of ZAFT, and she sure knew how to take care of herself. If someone would try anything funny he sure would get his arse kicked.

"You were as red as a beet, Athrun. Do you always get so embarrassed around girls ?"

Athrun felt his face heating up again. Just leave it to Luna to get me embarrassed. I swear, that must be her specialty. Seeing him blush again made Luna giggle.

"Don't answer that, Athrun" she said with grin on her face. Not like he was going to anyway. "So, what brings you here ?" She put on a fake angry face "You better have a good reason for waking me up so early in a holiday. We are not in military anymore you know, and I like to get some sleep when I can"

"Sorry, Luna. I didn't know you would be sleeping. I you see…i…". So he told her he wants to purchase a dress for Meyrin and he needs her help with that obviously".

Luna raised an eyebrow, but her eyes showed she was kinda excited. "You sure are going to spoil her, aren't you ?".

"Spoil ? I don't think so, Luna. After all she has done for me… at least I can try to repay her somehow by making her happy. And its not like she has a great deal of clothes to wear, so I thought she might like it".

Luna was looking at Athrun's face while he was talking. Damn, Meyrin. If you and Athrun will end together you will be the happiest girl in the world. He has a pure heart of gold, despite everything he has been trough.

Luna got up and nodded her head. "Ok, Athrun. Its not like I have anything better to do, so we might as well go look for that dress. And besides – this is not something I can leave to you anyway, is it ?" She added with a grin on her face . Athrun couldn't help but agree.

After scouting around some tailor shops in the town they finally agreed on one dress. It was an elegant black dress, made from silk, which reached down almost to knees and a v-neck cut, without sleeves.

"Meyrin is going to faint when she sees it" Luna's eyes were sparkling. "So you better be ready to catch her". Athrun felt like blushing again. "So, what are you planning to do on her birthday ? I'm sure she hasn't thought about it"

"Well… I was thinking of bringing her to the new theme park. Think she would like it ?"

Luna giggled "off course she will" she shot a mischievous glare at Athrun "I think she will be happy to go anywhere with you".

"wha... what makes you say that Luna?"

Luna's eyes widened in surprise. "Come on, don't tell me you haven't noticed how much she likes you during these 5 months ?"

Athrun turned a tad redder than he normally is. "You… you think she likes me ? I don't know… she doesn't even walk beside me, she always stays a step or two behind…"

Luna couldn't help but stare at him with a glare that clearly had a 'you sure are helpless cause" written all over it. You sure are dense, aren't you, Athrun… She just shook her head and said. "Well, if you are getting her a dress, you might want to consider getting her proper shoes as well…."

When he got home Meyrin had already gotten back from the mall and just finished cooking dinner. The smell was gorgeous. He preferred Meyrin's cooking over any high class restaurants. When he told her that she just had blushed and said that he is just saying that.

"Oh, hello Athrun, how was the meeting ?"

"Thank you, Meyrin, it went ok" well, he did get her a beautiful dress and a pair of elegant shoes. Not to mention a glimpse of Luna dressed in a transparent nightgown. So the day really did go well.

He took a look at what she was cooking. "I see you already went shopping"

"Yes, I wanted to have dinner ready by the time you get home" she smiled at him.

She is such a kind person… she always thinks about others before herself… "Thank you, Meyrin. You are being too kind to me"

Meyrin blushed a little. "I'm already being trouble to you by staying at your hose, so the least I can do is…"

"Meyrin !" she was interrupted by Athrun . "Why do you always say things like that ? I'm truly thankful that you are here… have I ever made you feel like you are not welcomed here ?"

Meyrin bowed down her head. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean that… its just that … you are being so good to me… I … I don't deserve it, i'm just a…"

"Meyrin !" she was interrupted again. She raised her eyes and looked at Athrun, afraid that he might be angry. Instead he looked at her with warmth and kindness in his eyes. "Meyrin, stop thinking like that. Please. If anything, i'm not being nearly good enough to you… you deserve much more than I could ever give. I even rarely talk to you…"

Meyrin stood there her cheeks red like traffic lights. Does he really mean it ? He is just too good for me… I don't deserve any of this… yet he thinks he can't give enough to me… just by having him would be like living in a dream…"

She brushed that thought aside. It would make her sad to think about that, and she didn't want him worrying about her.

Athrun went to her and placed a hand on her shoulder. Surprised by her touch she looked up at him. "Please, don't ever think like that Meyrin. You were never a hindrance if that is what you are thinking. I'm truly happy that you are here. So please…ok ?"

Since she felt like she had lost her voice she could only nod. Then she remembered something. "WHAAAAH, the roast is burning !" She quickly rushed toward the oven to save it.

After the dinner, which Athrun enjoyed to the fullest, she quickly stood up and rushed over her purse. Athrun was left wondering what she was doing. She returned quickly.

"Here is the money that's left over after I bought the groceries. You might want to count it, just to make sure I haven't lost any…" She stopped when she saw Athrun let out a sigh and bang his head on the desk. "A… Athrun, are you ok ?" She quickly asked with worry in her eyes.

Athrun slowly turned his head toward Meyrin. "Please…stop worrying about things like these. I'm pretty sure you didn't loose anything. And even if you would I sure wouldn't care. He shot a suspicious glare at her "You did at least take the taxi, did you ?"

Meyrin shook her head in a negative manner. "N..no, I didn't want to spend your money on something like that, its not like I cant carry some bags and walk a bit….

Athrun felt like banging his head on the desk again. Darn. Meyrin, please understand that your happiness matter to me more than all the money in the world…

Athrun was nervously walking around his house. 2 days had passed since he went on his little shopping trip to get Meyrin a dress with Luna. Today was Meyrin's birthday. He had arranged so that she had to leave the house a bit. He took the time to get everything ready.

He prepared the presents, and the car from the flower shop arrived with his order. He set everything in place and started waiting for Meyrin to come back. Short after he spotted her coming back the road trough the window.

He had told her that he wouldn't be home, so he could make this a real surprise. He had never been good at organizing things like these. But he rally had tried his best this time. He heard her unlocking the door. He positioned himself to the left from the door so she wouldn't spot him right away when she would open the door.

Meyrin unlocked the door and stepped inside. What she saw made her jaw drop and eyes widen. In front of the door was placed a huge arc made from vines, about 2.5 meters high and 3 meters long, and attached to it were hundreds of red roses and white lilies, filling the room with wonderful aroma.

She was standing there like hypnotized. She had no idea what this is about. She didn't even see Athrun coming up to her. He stood in front of her , obviously pleased with the expression on the girl's face.

"Meyrin" he said. She slowly turned her amazed gaze towards him. Athrun smiled at her with a gentle smile and held forward a red, heart shaped pillow with a golden heart shaped necklace on it and gave her a peck on the cheek. "Happy birthday, Meyrin"

Meyrin stood there for a moment feeling that water was gathering at her eyes. Then she suddenly jumped towards Athrun , hugging him tightly, tears falling from her eyes. Normally Athrun would have probably lost his balance, but since Luna had warned him he was ready for something like this.

He returned the embrace, still holding the pillow with the necklace in his hands.

"Athrun… i…" Her voice was trembling as she tried to say something, but it looked like her mouth wouldn't give in so easily. So she just stood there for about half a minute in Athrun's embrace, crying tears of joy and happiness.

When she finally calmed down she let go of Athrun. She looked like she had been born anew. Athrun could literally see happiness radiating from her. "At…Athrun… I …" she wiped away her tears "Thank you, Athrun… I … I even had forgotten myself… i… I really didn't expect you to know… "

She eyed the flower arc that was above them. "I… I didn't even dream you would do something like this for me… i… " Athrun just smiled a warm smile at her. He was immensely pleased that she liked this. Athrun shook his head. "It's the least I could for you."

Meyrin couldn't believe it all. No one but her sister had given her anything for her birthday after their family and relatives died at Junius 7 incident. She was almost starting to forget when her birthday was.

Only Shinn had given her a present for the last two years beside her sister. Shinn always remembered her birthday, since its was one week before his own. And Shinn didn't receive any presents either from anyone except from Meyrin and Luna. But she was too happy now to be thinking such thoughts.

Athrun handed her the pillow and locket. "I hope you like it". She took the necklace in her hands and looked at it.

"its beautiful" she whispered. Athrun took the necklace from her hands and placed it around her neck. "It looks twice as beautiful on you". She blushed and hugged the pillow close to her. "Thank you , Athrun. I… this is the best birthday I have had during the last few years, i…"

"Had ?" Athrun raised an eyebrow with smile on his face. "Don't say it like its over already. She looked at him with surprised look on her face, and the blue haired boy smiled at her, took her hand and led her further in to house.

She felt like her eyes would pop out of her head. There, on a standard hang a beautiful black dress. Athrun held a hand in the direction of the dress. "For you, Meyrin, I hope you like it " The fact that she was speechless was a good sign that she did like it.

"Meyrin, would you like to go to the theme park that recently opened ?"

Meyrin just stood there still struggling to believe that this was a reality, not some kind of a dream that would disappear. Athrun's voice convinced her that this was no dream. "Of… off course !" she quickly responded.

She looked over to the dress "Do you… do you mind if I wear this ?"

It was Athrun's turn to be surprised. "Meyrin, why would I mind ? I was hoping you would wear it" that made him remember something. "Oh, by the way" he pointed to the small box near the dress. "that is also for you. I thought you might want to have some shoes to match the dress, so.."

Meyrin was speechless once again. She took the box and the dress, tears of joy forming in her eyes, went over to Athrun and gave him a kiss on his cheek and said "Thank you… ill be ready soon" and hurried to her room leaving the slightly blushing Athrun behind.

About 10 minutes later she came down dressed in her new dress. Athrun couldn't help but stare at her and admire her beauty. Although he tried not to stare too bluntly not to make her feel uncomfortable.

While she was changing he had driven his car to the front of his house. He held the door open while she got in, then he closed the door, took a seat in the drivers seat and drove towards the theme park.

They spent a lot of time there, they went on a few rides, and spent a lot of time simply walking around, talking, and laughing. She was finally walking beside him, not behind, holding his hand.

After few hours of activities Meyrin said she is a bit tired, and Athrun suggested they move to park so they can find a bench to sit on and rest. She agreed and they proceeded to the park, still laughing and holding hands.

Half way there he noticed a pink-haired girl and a brown-haired boy approaching them. Athrun's eyes widened. "Lacus! Kira !" Athrun still hadn't been able to meet their friends since their arrival here.

Lacus seemed happy as usual, Kira seemed grumpy about something, but Athrun didn't pay it much attention, since he was in too good mood. Lacus nodded her head "nice to see you, Athrun, Meyrin-chan"

Meyrin bowed and returned the greeting. Athrun turned to Kira and extended his hand "Long time no seen, old friend". Kira seemed to ignore the hand, but instead shot an angry glare towards Meyrin, then Athrun.

"Kira ?" Lacus turned her head while grabbing Kira's arm. She was troubled by something.

Kira still was angrily looking at Athrun. "Why is she here ?" he quickly asked, with anger in his voice. "And why are you with her ?" Smile had disappeared from Athrun's face. He had no idea what his friend was up to, but he didn't like it one bit.

Kira freed himself from Lacus arm and took a step closer. "I asked you something, Athrun."

"I'm having a walk with her, got a problem with that ?" He was starting to get angry himself. Lacus and Meyrin both had frightened expressions on their faces.

"You are engaged to my sister, are you not ? Why are you walking around hand in hand chatting and laughing with a girl like her ?" He begun to rise his voice.

Athrun was in no mood to listen to something like this. "So ? I can walk with whom I want as far as I can remember… and what do you mean by a 'girl like her' ?"

"Oh, you mean to tell me you don't know anything about her ? Why does she go out with you ? I checked on her a bit. She has no family and relatives, no home, no nothing. Isn't it obvious all she wants from you is your money ?"

Lacus couldn't believe what she was hearing, she only knew that she couldn't take any more of it. She shot a quick glare at Athrun and it looked like he couldn't take much more either. She had no idea what had gotten in to Kira but she had to stop him. Poor Meyrin looked Like she was about to break down and cry.

"Kira" she started and touched Kira's hand.

"WHAT ?" He barked at her, making her startle and back away few steps. Her eyes were watering up. Kira turned his head back – towards Athrun. "If you are engaged with Cagali then why are you walking around with this slut ?" Now he was yelling.

Meyrin broke down on the ground, covering her head with hands, tears flowing down her eyes.

Kira turned his enraged gaze at her "Why the hell are you with her ? Isn't it obvious all she wants is to get in your pants and get her hands on your…"

He fell silent as something hit his face with great force, sending him flying a few feet backwards and making him fall to the ground, causing a light concussion.

Lacus gasped and looked over to Athrun – he stood there clinching his hands in to fists, anger radiating from him. His eyes were filled with disgust and fire. Lacus had never seen Athrun so angry, she could almost see the flames of anger engulfing him.

Kira's nose was bleeding, as well as the corner of his lip. But it looked like the punch to his face had made him snap out of it. And he felt truly terrible about what he had just said, seeing the crying Meyrin on the ground.

"A…Athrun, i…"

"One more word, Yamato" Athrun almost growled, grinding his teeth. "One more word out of you, and I swear, you wont be able to walk away from here on your own." He was shaking from anger.

Kira decided that its better to just lie there and say nothing, because Athrun really looked like he was going to beat him in to the ground the moment he would open his mouth. So he just lied there with his nose bleeding, blood dripping down on his shirt.

Athrun stood there, trying to suppress the urge to go over to Kira and hit him again. Then he noticed the crying Meyrin. He quickly hurried over to her, trying to comfort her. Meyrin was in a state of shock from what had just happened, so she couldn't make herself stop crying, let alone stand up.

Since his car was nearby, he picked Meyrin up, placing his arms below her legs and back, and started to carry her away from here, after giving Kira one final glare which clearly stated : this isn't over for you, and hurried away with sobbing Meyrin in his hands.

After Athrun had left Kira slowly sat up and got out his handkerchief to wipe away the blood from his face. He knew that Athrun was strong, but he never really knew how strong. Well he had just found out, but that, or the zumming in his head that was left there by the punch was his last worries.

He couldn't understand what had gotten over him that caused him to say all those pretty horrible things. He didn't blame Athrun one bit for hitting him, he blamed himself. He slowly stood up, still feeling a bit dizzy. Athrun sure packed a punch.

Once he got to his feet, he slowly turned around to face Lacus. She looked pretty similar to how Athrun had looked few moments back. He bowed his head. "Lacus, i'm sorry…I … I don't know what came over me, i…"

He was stopped with a slap across his face. Lacus stood there, shaking like Athrun had before. In all her life he had never hit anyone, this was the first time, and she felt it was well deserved. "It's not me who you should apologize to, Kira. But I doubt that you will get anywhere near Meyrin to do so without getting in to a hospital in the process."

She was angry. Angrier than she has ever been. "And you know what ? I wouldn't blame Athrun if you would be put in a hospital. I never thought I will hear such things from you, Kira. I don't know what has gotten in to you, but I don't like it one bit."

She turned around and left, leaving ashamed and beaten up Kira behind.

Athrun was driving his car quickly towards his house. Meyrin was sitting in the passenger seat, still crying. Athrun was trying to cool down. He had no idea what the hell had gotten in to Kira, but he was not going to stand it.

If he wouldn't have had to take care of Meyrin, he probably would have beaten Kira up in to unconsciousness. He stopped by his house, went to unlock the door, then took Meyrin out of the car and carried her in to her room and gently placed her on the bed.

She was still crying, oblivious to her surroundings. Watching her tear stained face made his heart break. He gently placed his hand on her cheek and said "Meyrin, it is going to be alright, ok ?". She didn't say anything, she didn't even react, just continued to cry quietly.

Athrun clenched his hand in a fist. Damn you, Kira…

A/N:

Phew, chapter 3 done. Pretty weird, eh :) before you start bashing me about Kira acting 100 ooc I can tell you that there is a reason why he acts that way. What ? you will have to wait for more chapters to find out :) Hope you can still bear with me :D will update in about 1-2 days. R&R please.