Standard disclaimer: the author does not own Gundam Seed(Destiny) or any of its characters. Gundam Seed(Destiny) is the property of Bandai and Sunrise plus other people who I don't know the names of.

Shaking her head in defeat Meyrin leaned back in her chair and picking up her cup of tea, took a small sip of it as she studied Athrun's brooding face.

She had to admit to herself that just watching him wasn't a bad way to spend time, but she would still much rather be sending the afternoon talking to him instead of just admiring his handsome features.

Since her last try at getting him to talk to her had fallen flat, Meyrin decided to ask him if he would like to take a walk with her. And if he said no she would just take the walk on her own so he could have some time to himself.

Something he obviously needed considering his absentmindedness today. Standing up she placed some money for their meals next to her plate and leaning down until her face was just inches away from his, she said, "Athrun would you like to go on a walk with me?"

He turned his light green eyes up to met her's and the confusion she saw in them tugged at her heart while the feel of his breath on her face made a light flush spread across her face.

Athrun smiled at her and to her surprise said, "That's sounds good. Do you want to leave now or have another cup of tea?"

Stepping back a step Meyrin clasped her hands in front of her and said, "Oh, I'm done with my tea. But if you want to have another cup I can wait."

Standing up Athrun shook his head and said,"No, I've had enough to drink as well.Just let me pay for our lunches and we can get going."

As Athrun placed a few bills on the table for their meals Meyrin stealthy walked over to where she had been sitting, and swiftly picking up the money she had already laid there, she stuffed it back into her pocket.

She then scampered back to Athrun's side as he began walking out of the cafe.

Walking just a step behind him, Meyrin took a deep breath of the crisp fall air and with a happy laugh said, "Isn't the weather lovely Athrun?"

Athrun look at her over his shoulder a frown creasing his face as he said, "Yes, it is."

He continued to look at her his frown still firmly in place though Meyrin could not think of a single thing she had done that would cause him to be upset, then turned back around a few seconds later not having said another word.

Sighing deeply Meyrin dropped her eyes to the concrete sidewalk that they were walking down unsure of what to do now that she had apparently ticked Athrun off.

It was now Meyrin's turn to become lost in thought as they continued there journey through midtown ORB.While thinking about how to apologize for whatever she had done to offend him, Meyrin felt of a hand grasping her own and let out a small scream of shock.

Hearing her shriek, Athrun stopped suddenly causing Meyrin to run into his back quite forcefully since he still had a hold on her hand.

Whimpering at the feeling of pain running up and down her nose, Meyrin looked up into Athrun's now worried eyes and even though she was confused, mad, and more than a little bit in pain she did her best to give him a reassuring smile even as her eyes filled with tears.

Athrun on the other hand was looking very guilty, something that his voice echoed as he said,"Oh, Meyrin I'm sorry! Are you all right?"

His hand fluttered around her face as if he was afraid to touch her and yet desperately wanting to.

Meyrin felt a familiar warmth creeping up her neck at the look of caring in his eyes, but instead of saying anything to encourage that emotion she tugged her hand away from his and wiping her eyes with it she said,"I'm fine, Athrun but would you mind if we headed back to Miss Ramius's house? I am feeling a bit tired."

Athrun his hands now hanging limply by his sides nodded in response and moving closer to the street hailed a taxi.

Athrun stared at Meyrin's profile during the trip back to Murrue's house. His mind screamed at him to speak, to say something, not just sit there like a stone and waste these valuable moments with her. But fear that he would just end up hurting her, like he had Cagalli,kept him silent through the whole trip.

Holding open the door for her, Athrun opened his mouth to once again apologize for startling her and to ask her what she had been in such deep thought about, when the sound of an angry shout drew both of their attentions away from each other and on to the house.

"Dearka Elthman, what on earth are you doing here!"

Exchanging curious glances, Athrun and Meyrin entered the house in hopes of figuring out what was going on.

Author's Notes: Hi. Thank you for reading this chapter. I am sorry if it was dull. I was having writer's block something awful with it and I am hoping now that I have this chapter done other chapters will spring to mind more easily.

I hope you enjoy it. Please review.

Thank you to: ritachi and asdf for reviewing. Your comments were very encouraging to me.

God bless you, Jesus loves you,

EzrathenNehemiah Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of My Father which is in heaven.Matthew 18:19