Miriallia couldn't believe it. There was a huge crowd in front of the palace. She already knew the look that she would encounter on Dearka's face. A look of pure amusement.
'So Kira really does have a fan club. I'm guessing it's not just in Orb, but on PLANT too. Hell, it may even be in the Earth Alliance as he was once a soldier for them.' Thought Miriallia as Dearka drove his car straight past them. "Dearka, how well do you know Kira?" asked Miriallia still unsure of the Buster pilot's relationship with Kira, although they had fought together.
Dearka was a little shocked by this, as he had never been asked that question. Then again being in ZAFT he did not have a lot of outside, civilian interaction.
"Well, Kira and I got along all right. We didn't really fight, but some of our ideals clashed. I guess what really brought Athrun, Kira, and I together was our common goal." Replied Dearka. "Does that answer your question?" asked Dearka shooting Miriallia a grin.
"Yes, it does, however," asked Miriallia, "where are we going?"
"I was thinking the beach. Today's sunny and the weather's good, so why not?" replied Dearka.
Knowing exactly why Dearka wanted to go to the beach, Miriallia decided to go along with his plan. But how well did she trust Dearka? Sure he was roguishly handsome and all, but he was also a ladies man. Had he changed in the past year? She had only run into him at the spaceport so she did not really know.
'Oh well, guess I'll give him a chance. I really do like him, but…' thought Miriallia, then one thought crossed her mind, or rather one person. 'Tolle…'
Tolle had been her boyfriend until the day Athrun took his life in vengeance for Nicol's. She'd gotten over it, but it still hurt. After all she loved Tolle, but when she was around Dearka she had this warm feeling, one that she could not describe. Miriallia had been quiet for some time now, and Dearka was getting worried.
"Milly, you okay?" inquired Dearka as he reached over to touch her hand. When she looked up at him he found himself blushing. 'Oookay, why the hell am I blushing. Wow, Milly's so b-e-a-utiful. Do I…' thought Dearka, his thoughts cut short by Miriallia's steady gaze.
"I'm okay, but I don't have a swimsuit." Smiled Miriallia as innocently as she could.
Dearka's eyes grew a little wider in slight shock at Miriallia's forwardness about that specific subject as he was sure she had guessed his motives for a trip to the beach. Then again he did have something to prove to her.
"I'm sure you can get one at the beach." Stated Dearka plainly not wanting her to see the embarrassed look on his face.
Miriallia giggled inwardly knowing that Dearka indeed knew she was on to him. "Can we go to the beach on the other side of the island? It's supposedly less crowded over there." winked Miriallia playfully. Dearka just nodded his acknowledgement as he continued along the coast not knowing why he always felt so self-conscious around Milly. As Dearka picked up speed his cell phone rang. He visibly paled at the caller. His 'acquaintance' so you could say was giving him a call back. Milly had fallen asleep so he was safe for the moment. Dearka hit 'block caller' and that was the end of it. As Dearka neared the other beach he was in awe. The long stretches of white sand and clear waters were unbelievable. Dearka gently shook Miriallia to wake her.
"Milly, were here. Wake up." Whispered Dearka. Milly began to stir so he decided to get out of the car and retrieve his things from the back of the car.
"Dearka can I go get a swimsuit myself or do you want to go with me?" asked Miriallia, winking playfully.
Dearka visibly gulped before saying he would go with her. They proceeded across the street, which was filled with shops and food kiosks.
"Let's go into this one!" giggled Miriallia as she pointed to a clothing store before pulling Dearka along with her.
"Whoa! Miriallia take it easy." Begged Dearka as he was dragged into the shop. Miriallia giggled again enjoying how flushed Dearka was.
"Let's see, which one do you like?" asked Milly before choosing one herself and buying it. She had chosen a blue two-piece swimsuit. Dearka couldn't believe how good she looked. The two began heading down to the beach, which was not too crowded today since it was a Thursday, a working day.
"You want to settle here?" asked Dearka standing in front of a shaded space about half way between the water and the road. Miriallia simply nodded and they settled onto the towel Dearka had brought.
After a while Milly stated, "I'm going to go swimming." Then she just took off and dove into the crystal clear water. Dearka soon silently snuck up on her and suddenly grabbed her. "Dearka! Oh, you're so going to get it!" yelled Miriallia swimming after Dearka who was swimming as fast as his ZAFT training would allow him to. Yet Miriallia was still gaining on him.
"Okay, okay. I give up." chuckled Dearka knowing he had been beaten. Miriallia instantly slowed to a casual pace and surprisingly didn't slap him, but threw her arms around his neck and gave him a long kiss on the lips. They were lip-locked for ninety seconds until they both broke for air.
"Wow." whispered Dearka almost speechless after that breathtaking kiss. Miriallia just grinned trying not to look at Dearka's developed body as she swam back to shore and back onto the towel. Anywhere Milly went Dearka was sure to follow. Dearka soon collapsed onto the towel beside Miriallia tired from the marathon swimming he had done just minutes earlier.
Down the shore an off-duty ZAFT cadet was taking in the sun and the sand in Orb. She just happened to be a soldier stationed on the ship Dearka and Yzak commanded. Not only was she a member of Yzak's crew she was more than just an acquaintance to Dearka. In fact, she was the one who was trying to contact him before, as she knew he had come to Orb on vacation.
'Dearka?' thought Sami. 'What a coincidence it is to see you here.' She immediately began to walk towards where Dearka lay. What Sami did not know was that on the other side of Dearka lay Miriallia, asleep.
"Hey there." smirked Sami as she neared Dearka. Dearka sat up in fear.
"H-hi…" stuttered Dearka trying to comprehend the reason why she was here. Sami was supposed to be with Shiho overseeing the completion of the Duel and Buster XFs.
"What's wrong baby?" inquired Sami as she bent down to try and kiss Dearka still oblivious to the presence of Miriallia on the other side of Dearka. Dearka began to squirm as he tried to shove her off of him, but all he succeeded in doing was waking Miriallia from her light slumber. Miriallia turned over expecting to find a resting Dearka. What she found was not to her liking. Sami was now attempting to make out with Dearka again. Dearka was struggling against her, but failing miserably.
Miriallia's temper flared. How dare that bitch try and take Dearka from her. Miriallia reached over and tapped Sami on the shoulder making her look up. "May I inquire what you are doing with my date?" asked Miriallia in a warning tone.
"Oh, so this is my you're not returning my calls, huh? It's all because of this little natural slut isn't it?" sneered Sami as she tossed her raven black hair back. Not waiting for Dearka's reply she continued, "I guess I'll just have to remove the competition." Smirked Sami.
Miriallia just looked defiantly into Sami's eyes and replied, "You know, it's actually very rude to walk up to someone's date and try and make out with them."
"Oh, so you think you're good enough for Dearka? Guess what, bitch? You're nothing more than a lousy natural slut that just happened to catch his attention for a while. So why don't you run off and fuck some other natural hobo instead and leave the real stuff to me?" said Sami in a condescending tone.
Miriallia's eyes began to water up now really thinking that Dearka had never liked her, and that he had only used her for his own personal entertainment. She quickly got up and ran off, silent tears running down her face. Dearka just stared after her dumbfounded for a few seconds before turning his angry gaze towards Sami.
"I. Never. Want. To. See. Your. Face. Again." growled Dearka menacingly before taking off with all the speed his enhanced legs would give him. As he neared Miriallia he slowed down before encircling her waist with his chiseled arms.
"Let me go, you son of a bitch!" yelled Miriallia, but Dearka refused to let go.
"Let me explain Miriallia. Please?" sighed Dearka. Miriallia spun around and just glared at him.
"All right go ahead and explain. Why don't you explain that bitch and how come you're always using me?" snarled Miriallia as she held his steady gaze.
"Okay. Sami is a crewmember on the ship Yzak and I command. She and I hooked up a few time and now she thinks we're together. We broke up a month ago, yet still she persists to chase after me." replied Dearka.
"Fine. What about the reasons why you don't mind using me?" asked Miriallia her gaze lessening, but only slightly.
"I never used you." denied Dearka.
"Really? You've never once said you liked me. You always seem to be running off with some other girl too." retorted Milly who had broken free of Dearka's embrace.
Dearka swallowed. He was dreading this. 'I guess I just have to let it all out and prove to her that I really do like her, no, love her.' thought Dearka. "Miriallia, I just turn to mush around you. I can't seem to keep my head straight and I can't stop thinking about you." sighed Dearka. "I guess what I mean to say is that I really do like you. Actually, I don't like you. I love you, Miriallia Haww." Stated Dearka whispering hotly into Miriallia's ear.
Miriallia's eyes widened in shock. Did Dearka just say he loved her or was he just sweet-talking her. Miriallia opened her eyes and looked deep into Dearka's. She was pleasantly surprised that what he saw there was pure sincerity.
"So you won't run off with any other girls any more?" asked Miriallia.
Dearka just simply nodded and responded, "I promise, Mir." Then he smirked, "You can do whatever you want to me if I do, but I promise you that my days as a player are over. You're my number one priority from now on."
Miriallia giggled started laughing at how corny that was.
"Oh, so you think that's funny, eh?" inquired Dearka before he began to tickled Milly like mad making her laugh so hard that she was crying.
"Thank you, Dearka." Whispered once they had settled down once more. She was truly grateful to him because she now truly knew what her feelings were. "I love you."
"No, I should be thanking you." replied Dearka softly. Before placing a feather light kiss on her forehead. Soon it grew into a long make out session until the alarm on Dearka's watch went off. "Let's go: whispered a very out of breath Dearka happy that although their first steps on a stable relationship were turbulent ones. He was certain that they had a long fruitful relationship ahead of them.
A/N: I'm so, so, so sorry for not updating for so long. I had finals and I had to study like mad. Now that they're over I can update again. Thanks to those that reviewed. Yzak and Karissa are up next!
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