Angel, who had stopped laughing just barely a few moments ago, sat on the bed in silence. A smile spread wide open on her face for she found no other way to express her emotions at what happened on the beach. As she remained on the bed, the door swung open. Her head turned to see Stitch with a horror-stricken face. His big black eyes showed a sense of dread.

"Stitch? Gaba wrong?" Asked Angel as she leapt off the bed and ran straight into Stitch's arms.

"Meega very worried now Angel." Stitch answered.

"Why?"

Angel listened as Stitch told her what happened when he stayed with Lilo in her room. Of course, excluding the parts of their too affectionate gestures and his thoughts. When he explained to her the halfway written passage in her journal, Angel felt the old feeling of concern splash over her.

"Angel, something wrong with Lilo. Naga nota gaba, but there is!" Stitch cried with panic.

Angel grasped Stitch's arm. "We talk to Lilo. Now."

Stitch squandered no time in agreeing. He cradled Angel's hand in his as they walked out together. During the whole way, Stitch could not help but notice Angel's hand felt different from Lilo's delicate hand. He smiled at the thought of having Lilo's soft hand clasped with his as they walk together.

His thoughts stopped pounding inside his head when Angel's tracks stopped as well. Stitch's eyes scanned the dome up and down as if he had never seen it before. With a slight forceful tug of his hand, Angel had Stitch on the platform with her and rode to the top. When they got there, Lilo still slept under the covers. Angel's gaze turned to Stitch as if daring him to wake her up.

He sighed as he walked over to Lilo and towered above her. He couldn't help but smile at the girl as she slept. Her face, though pale, still had that beautiful tan skin. Her raven hair draped over her back with some strands over her face. Stitch couldn't get over how cute she seemed as her breathing tried to blow away the piece of hair that continued to tickle her nose. Stitch's hand reached up to push the strand of hair behind her back. This caused a slight motion from Lilo, but resumed sleeping. Stitch turned to Angel, motioning to her that he couldn't wake her up.

The pink experiment smiled before walking over to him. She raised her hand and gently started shaking the young girl's shoulders. Lilo moaned in protest at the experiment bringing her out of her peaceful slumber. However, when Angel's hand shook her more forcefully, Lilo's eyes cracked open to see her alien friends. A yawn escaped her lips before she sat up. Both Stitch and Angel gazed at her almost worriedly. They both noticed Lilo had lost some weight.

"What is it?" Lilo groggily asked.

"Lilo, we need to talk." Angel spoke slowly.

"Ih." Her boyfriend instantly agreed.

"Uh, what about?" Lilo suddenly didn't feel tired anymore. She knew what they wanted to talk about, but she wasn't ready yet. She still didn't want to accept the fact of what's happening to her right now.

"Lilo, Angel and meega know something wrong. Youga sleep, cry, and lose weight. Please Lilo, tell us gaba wrong. We are worried." Stitch explained as he pounced on the bed and sat in front of Lilo, taking her hands in his. He sighed at the touch of her, but made sure that went unnoticed by both Lilo and Angel.

Angel jumped on the bed too and slowly crawled to her boyfriend and friend. She sat beside Lilo with her hand on Lilo's shoulder, the same one she shook to wake her up. Lilo turned her gaze from Stitch to Angel then to Stitch and back to Angel. As she did this, she noticed strong concern in their eyes. If only they knew what was happening to her they would regret even looking at her the night after her family took her to the hospital. Tears pricked at the back of her eyes so she bowed her head to hide them. She didn't want her best friends to see her cry, especially Stitch.

However, a claw lifted her chin back up, revealing her teary eyes. Lilo stared deeply into Stitch's eyes who she found out was the one who lifted her chin. She saw the feelings he bubbled up inside of him so he wouldn't go haywire. His eyes showed concern, frustration, sympathy and something else Lilo couldn't put her finger on. There was also something else inside his dark eyes. Something that shone light in them and something that made Lilo's heart melt. Stitch locked his eyes with hers, allowing her to see what he felt. He showed her slight anger, high concern, and some frustration, but there was something else in his eyes.

While Lilo stared into the eyes of her best friend, Stitch was enraptured by her beautiful chocolate brown pupils. As his eyes wandered over her, he silently asked himself why he never noticed how lovely she was. He could've sworn he was drowning himself in a sea of chocolate as his eyes remained leveled with hers. The raven hair behind her, though a little messy with sleep, glistened beautifully in the sun's rays of daylight. Her Hawaiian tan skin appeared to be soft like an angel's skin. He felt his heart pounding rapidly in his chest as if it was ready to fly up his throat then out of his mouth. He didn't know why he felt this way whenever she was near to him, but he found himself liking the feeling. It seemed like falling in love all over again!

Wait! Falling in love? This is Lilo, my best friend in the whole world. What am I doing? Pull away from her before you kiss those delectable light pink lips of hers... Wait! What am I saying? Okay, pulling away... now. Though Stitch made that little promise inside his head, he didn't really keep it and his eyes roamed down to her very light pink lips, which were parted slightly. Okay, on the count of three you pull away. One... Two... Three! PULL AWAY! Stitch still didn't pull away, but actually leaned closer. He felt the hairs on his back stand on end when he felt Lilo's breath against his lips. What are you doing you idiot! You are WAY too close to her. Oh and ANGEL'S WATCHING! At this he instantly pulled away from her and, much to his dismay, Lilo let go of his hands and squirmed uncomfortably in bed.

Angel blinked unbelievingly at the scene she just witnessed. He almost kissed Lilo! Right in front of her! She didn't know what made him separate himself from her, but she knew one thing. He's falling in love with Lilo. Whether he sees this or not, she knows he's falling in love and it'll be only a matter of time before Stitch leaves her for Lilo. At this, her ears lowered and a stitch of jealousy swarmed in her stomach, as if it was trying to turn her into a monster and make her despise Lilo. However, Angel wouldn't do that. She had more brains than just screw up a perfect friendship with a very sweet girl all over a boy. She would make herself understand Stitch's feelings towards Lilo and attempt to accept it. However, this was easier said than done. She actually did love Stitch, very much. Now to see him with someone else almost tore her heart in exactly six hundred twenty-six pieces. Nevertheless, she would never destroy her friendship with Lilo over this. Never.

Lilo turned her head to Angel and showed her a small smile. Though she appeared calm on the outside, she certainly wasn't on the inside. Her emotions raged up a storm and her heart vigorously hammered away. She didn't know how she got in that strange position with Stitch nor did she know why she liked it. She didn't know how his eyes took her breath away. Then, when he leaned closer, Lilo felt as if she was going to faint and fall into his arms. She actually wished he did kiss her. For a split second she wished Angel was only Stitch's friend and that he leaned in all the way to show her what a true love's first kiss felt like. When he was close to her, Lilo could've sworn she felt something more than just happiness. Did she feel ecstasy? Did she feel desire? Or did she feel love?

Love? How can I love Stitch in that way. I'm not supposed to fall in love with him. He's with Angel. If I fall in love with him, I'd be hurt in knowing that I could never have him. Even if he does love me back, it would be worse because then both of us would be in pain. Angel wouldn't be happy about it, Pleakley would think of it disgusting, Jumba would be revolted towards us, Nani would most certainly separate us, and then the best, yet worst, reason of all. What will happen to me in the next six months. I can't love Stitch and he should never love me. We would only be breaking each other's hearts. Lilo thought and a tear escaped her eye, perking Angel and Stitch to brush away the tear.

"Guys, I know you want to know what's wrong with me, but it might get better soon. When it's official, then I will tell you. As for now, throw away your concern and let's have some fun at the beach!" Lilo shouted with fake excitement.

Both of the experiments gave her a small smile to mask their worry before agreeing then left to get the desirable supplies. After gathering what they needed, they were out the door and into the warm sun. Angel stayed on the sand while Stitch and Lilo played in the ocean. Of course, Stitch brought along his floats so he wouldn't sink in the water.

They splashed water at each other, laughing the whole time. Angel watched them with a grin as they enjoyed each other's company. Just then, Stitch covered his eye and started whispering ow. Lilo, believing she splashed water in his eye, instantly became worried and remorseful. She swam up to him and was about to pull away his hand when suddenly, he grabbed her wrist and laughed as he hoisted her above him then threw her a good three feet from him. He chuckled at hearing her screams of both surprise and exhilaration as she crashed into the ocean.

He heard Angel's laughter and instantly started swimming to shore. Even though he didn't really like getting wet, it sure was fun to play with Lilo in the water. He shook himself to rid the water on his fur before walking up to the still snickering Angel.

"Youga nota Lilo nala queesta youga." She said in a teasing voice.

"Ih. Isa fun part!" Stitch smiled then jumped into a nearby bush once he saw Lilo exiting the water with a very determined face. He had to cover his mouth to contain his laughter. She was so cute when she was infuriated.

Lilo walked up to Angel and the girls chatted. Stitch crept out of his bush, which was facing Lilo's back and began to sneak up behind her. Lilo was engrossed in her conversation with her pink friend that she didn't acknowledge Stitch's presence. Suddenly, she yelped as two pairs of arms caught her by the waist and sent her tumbling to the ground. She saw her attacker as Stitch and they began rolling around in the sand, trying to pin the other's backs. Angel watched with amusement as Stitch started tickling Lilo's sides who laughed and struggled to get out of his reach.

"Stitch! Stop!" Lilo cried in between fits of laughter.

"Naga. Say it." Stitch demanded.

"Say what?" Lilo asked with a smile on her face.

Stitch stopped tickling her and his face came close to hers. When he was close enough to where they would've kissed, he noticed a blush creeping up from her neck and to her cheeks. Oh how he loved seeing her blush! It made her so adorable.

"Youga nota gaba." Stitch breathed on her lips, fighting down every urge to ravish her lips with his own.

"I'm not saying that! Remember this started 627." Lilo replied stubbornly.

"Suit yourself." Stitch said and went back to tickling her.

"FINE!" Lilo gasped out and Stitch paused once again to look at her expectantly. "You are the cutest, strongest, bravest, awesome experiment in the entire universe."

"And?"

"And, Jumba could never make a more wonderful experiment as you."

"And?"

"And you are the best experiment ever to 'grace' this universe."

"And?"

"You are fluffy!"

"Taka. Naga bad, right?"

Stitch helped Lilo off the ground and as soon she was up she muttered under her breath. "And also you are a stubborn, arrogant little alien who wants everybody to kiss the ground he walks on."

"Gaba?" Stitch asked her with a smile on his face.

Lilo turned to him and, after noticing the non-trustworthiness in his eyes, shot back with, "And also you are the only one worthy enough to be the top best experiment."

Stitch raised his eyebrows. "Meega let youga off. For now. Next time, youga punished!"

Lilo gasped in fake horror. "Oh no! What ever will you do to me?"

Stitch laughed then took Lilo into a hug. "Just be a good girl."

Angel watched them and smiled. She knew something was happening between them. She knew they are in denial of their feelings towards each other, but they will change. They will fall in love and be a happy couple. This whole time at the beach she had been wondering how Stitch could ever love Lilo like that and while watching them, she knew why. Even though they refuse their feelings towards each other, Angel gave into the fact that they will be together some day.

Disclaimer: I do NOT own Lilo and Stitch or their characters. I only own the story, plot, and Kira who will be appearing soon.