Three Years Later

The last few years weren't necessarily easy for a certain brunette. It was hell to say the least. Suffering from a slight depression, Kira wasn't exactly in the best state. Though he was a coordinator, his mind and body were weak.

For a while, he and Athrun spoke on the phone, but personal reasons, and the expensive phone bill they each received, pulled them apart. And now, they rarely made calls for one another. To be precise, it was over four months since thy talked at all.

With the help of his other friends, Kira made it all seem like everything was all right. When someone would ask a bout Athrun, he would fake a smile and say he didn't know. For the most part it was true.

Presently, Kira sat in the last period of class, before the ending of the school year. Watching as the clock ticked by. Only a few more minutes…

He glanced over to the platinum blonde that sat at his side. Yzak was grinning, as well, watching the clock with anticipation. "3…2…1" he counted down, with half of the class. Upon reaching one, the bell rang, and everyone hurried out of the classroom excitedly. The once quiet corridors were filled with laughter and excitement. "Mr. Yamato…Could you hold on a moment?" it was the teacher.

Kira turned and nodded slowly, as he started towards her. "Sure. Is there something you need?" he questioned curiously. "…No. It's more on the line of, the principal wants to speak to you…a bout your grades…you know, you almost failed this year…"

He shivered at this. It was a well-known fact that he wasn't doing good at all. "…Y-yeah…I heard a bout that…" he staggered glancing towards the door. "I'll be sure to see him as soon as I grab my stuff…Have a good summer, Ms. Yamazaki…" and with that the male youth hurried out of the room…

Yzak was waiting for him. Over the years, he had acted as Kira's older brother. Everyone seemed to have something against the brunette, and the other defended him. His expertise in fighting had been of a good use. As it was, Athrun used to do the same thing. "…What did she want?" he asked as Kira exited the room. "Oh…nothing really, I just got to stop by the office before I leave, Go meet up with Dearka and the others, alright?" Yzak watched him skeptically before nodding. "Alright…I'll see you later then." and with that said, he too, hurried off.

Kira sighed softly, grabbing the last of his stuff. Most of which he had already taken home for the year days prior to this. Before starting down the hall silently. They were unusually silent once more. All the children had wanted to get out quick. And he didn't blame them for that.

Not paying attention, his violet eyes were glued to the ground as he walked on silently. Turning down a corner he bumped into something, and rather hard. Soon enough he found himself a bout to fall backwards. Letting out a confused yelp. Screwing his eyes shut tightly and bracing for the fall. But the fall never came.

The youth slowly opened his eyes. The scene before him made his mouth go dry. He was in someone's arms. Looking up to the face he was met with a soft smile. "Kira…"

Being in a state of shock, he found it hard to even breathe, and it hurt the back of his throat when he sucked in air. "A…At…Athrun!" he cried out after what seemed like an eternity. His arms instinctively wrapped around the taller boy, as he tried to fight of sudden tears.

Almost instantly, the other embraced him back. "…I've missed you, Kira…" "…Same goes for me…" he said softly pulling away and looking up at the azure haired male.

"What're you doing here! Aren't you supposed to be in America?" "What? Aren't you glad I'm back?" he asked crossing his arms, and acting annoyed. Kira blushed a deep red. "N-No! That's not what I meant!" "Calm down, Kira" Athrun said with a light laugh. "I know what you mean," he paused, to ruffle the others brown locks affectionately. "…I'm back, it's the last day of our third year, remember? I promised I'd be back."

Kira wasn't a bout to tell him, but he had always though that he was just trying to make him feel better. But now, a load had been taken off his shoulders. "I remember…What're you doing in the school though?" "Signing up for next years classes of course…That's taken care of though, I just finished and was on my way to come and see if I could catch up with you guys."

He smiled. Standard Athrun. "But why didn't you call and tell me?" "Can't a guy surprise his best friend?" "Forget it…I'm just glad your back…" "Oh…speaking of which, I have someone to meet…come on, there waiting outside."

He had forgotten a bout the meeting with the principal, and hurried off after the younger male silently. A slight curiosity evading him.

Coming outside, Athrun smiled glancing back to Kira. Turning back to face him fully, he ushered for someone to come over. Standing in the doorway, Kira couldn't see who it was. "…Kira…this is Tenshi Takai…" he said, as the said girl came into view.

She stood beside him, a soft smile on her slightly tanned face. Her hair was long; the shade of a light, almost aqua, color, and it went just before her hips. Her eyes were an ice blue, with a tint of silver to them. Kira blinked, wondering why, and who this girl was. "Tenshi, this is Kira Yamato." She extended her hand towards him silently. "It's nice to meet you in person…Athrun's told me a lot a bout you." Kira didn't want to be rude, so he took her hand, nodding softly. "The pleasures mine.." before giving a confused look in Athrun's direction.

Athrun took note of this, and gave a light smile. "…She's from Japan too…just a little ways from here, to be exact." he said softly, looking back towards Tenshi. Who smiled back. "But...Who is she? I'venever met herbefore.."he asked with a confused glance.

"Kira…she's my girlfriend…"