Hellooo!!! Told you I'll update fast!!! After all I have until Aug 2009 or until I find a job *sniff* - I don't wanna work-

Hope you will enjoy this chapter as much as the last one maybe even more? Here's hoping:)

Before I forget like the last chapter…I do not own Gundam SEED franchise because if I did. Shiho WILL be speaking and there WILL be YzakxShiho moments. Athrun WILL end up with Cagalli in a more obvious way then having Athrun wearing the Orb uniform in the OVP (is that what its called?)…I'll cont'd the next chapter…-smiles

I'll like to thank excelentofe and JenEvan for reviewing my first chapter glad you like it!! -Big smiles- Though i will like if there's more reviews *hint*hint*:)

Skating Woes was initially meant to be a oneshot but i think it's too long for one chapter so it'll be a threeshots. Sorry excelentofe think that's all the characters, i wanted to focus more on yzak and shiho...sorry maybe my next fanfic?:) Thanks JenEvan too i hope you'll enjoy this chapter too more yzak and heine face off...

"Shiho…relax. You know what you gotta do. Don't worry ok? Trust me. Just remember to land on both your feet. Not one, but both. Kaies? It's easier that way. Focus and you'll be fine. Trust me." Heine instructed as he smiled encouragingly at her. He patted her on her head. Shiho smiled weakly as she gulped.

Ok…visualize girl visualize…See yourself doing the jump. Replay it in your head. Shiho closed her eyes, visualizing her jump. She let out a breath of air to calm her nerves down. Trying to ignore her heart jumping around in her chest like it got high on a sugar rush.

"OK…We do a few laps before the throw to warm up and get the rhythm." Heine said as he took Shiho's hand. She nodded. Her throat felt strangely dry.

Shiho and Heine began to glide, settling back into the rhythm, she even managed to do a few Axel jumps along the way.

"OK. This is it." Heine said as he and Shiho began to pick up speed, his hands firmly on Shiho's waist. Shiho brows furrowed in concentration as she attempts to nail the elusive quad throw. She could feel Heine crouching behind her to gain momentum to toss her in the air. She followed suit, bracing herself for the toss, oblivious to the small audience that had gathered.

I can do this…

She felt Heine's hands left her as she went soaring in the air. She felt the familiar tickling sensation in her stomach as she spun in the air.

1…2…3…

A flash of silver

Huh?

Shit…Shiho thought as she failed to complete the last turn it was a ¾ turn not a full turn.

The ground was coming too fast. Her mind was a whirl, she acted impulsively, landing on one foot instead of two as what Heine had told her earlier. And on her right foot no less.

Her right leg immediately gave way as she stumbled, falling on her knees, her hands breaking what might have been a nasty concussion. However, the worst was not over, she was sliding across the ice with nothing to stop her slide of horror.

Oh my God. I'm gonna crash! She thought desperately as the white barrier loomed menacingly before her.

She did the only thing she could think of to lessen the extent of her injuries. She turned her back towards the barrier and closed her eyes bracing for impending impact.

The crowd gasped audibly as they witnessed Shiho's fall and watched in horror as she went hurtling towards the white barrier lining the rink.

Yzak's hands unclenched as his sapphire eyes widened in shock as he watched his precious girl heading towards the barrier with nothing to break her momentum.

Shiho…

His heart began to thump loudly as his stomach gave a sickening lurch at the unfolding events before his eyes, too horrorstruck to look away.

Like slow motion, Shiho felt herself hit the barrier, pain flooded through her as she crashed back on the ice, feeling the coldness and the wetness of the ice numbing the pain slightly. She groaned as she cracked opened her eyes in time to see Heine next to her. She was only vaguely aware of her surroundings.

Please don't let anything be broken…Please don't let anything be broken…She pleaded with herself.

"Shiho! Shiho! Are you okay? I'm so sorry!" Heine apologized furiously as he knelt next to her, his emerald eyes brimming with concern and remorse.

"I think so….It's ok." Shiho replied mustering a small smile as she gingerly sat up on the ice. The pain in her back though still throbbing was lessening over time, which is good news for Shiho since it meant that the worst she would get would be a nasty backache the next day. She could live with that.

"Here, let me help." Heine offered as he snaked his arm around Shiho's slender shoulders, propping her up. Her back resting against his muscular arm as his hand firmly gripped her shoulder.

"Ow…"Shiho moaned, as the aching pain in her right ankle finally registered in her head. She winced, realizing that her ankle was probably busted.

"Your right ankle? Oh man…I think I better get you out of the here first." Heine said frowning, noting her hand that reached for her right ankle.

"Can you stand?" Heine asked, both his hands gripping her shoulders and tried to lift her up.

Shiho grimaced and nodded. Her hands pushing up against the ice as she tried to stand up with Heine supporting her from the back.

"Ah!...Ow!" Shiho winced again as she put pressure on her injured ankle, causing her to stagger as she tried to regain her balance. She felt a strong pair of arms wrapping around her waist, steadying her. Her back pressed up against Heine's lean frame, the top of her head brushing the side of his face slightly as she lean into his chest for support.

"This is worse than I thought. There's no way you can make it across the ice on that ankle." Heine noted grimly, holding Shiho.

Shiho despite the pain, felt a funny warm feeling spreading through her, she was sure it had nothing to do with her back or ankle.

What the hell? Shit. Shiho cursed inwardly.

Yzak had just about enough as he watched Heine holding his girl too darn close for his liking. His eyes narrowed as the duo before him.

"Are they together?"

"Isn't it obvious? Look at them!"

"They look so cute together!"

"I know!"

Yzak's head snapped up as he glared furiously at the accusing parties.

"Don't you people have anything else better to do than to gossip?!" Yzak snarled, his blue eyes darkened.

A few students jumped at the sound of his voice, fears evident in their eyes. It was no surprise since Yzak is infamous for his temper. It was better to steer clear of the bull than to meet it head on.

"What Yzak meant, is that you all should get back to what you're doing before. The show's over." Athrun said, stepping in to cover for his friend before flashing a heartbreaking smile to the audience.

You could hear a simultaneous sigh of contentment from the starry-eyed girls at the sight of the blue-haired hunk. The crowd then slowly dissipated leaving the 4 guys and the skating pair.

Yzak rolled his eyes as he turned back his attention to the ice. For a moment, the world stood still as his jaw dropped, his heart skipped a beat as he saw Heine Westenfluss picking up Shiho – His Shiho and carrying her to the exit which was just slightly off to where our 4 boys were standing.

That did it.

"Heine? What do ya think you're doing?" Shiho exclaimed, her eyes wide as saucers.

Heine had just swept her feet off the ice – literally. Shiho was now in his arms, her right arm around Heine's neck, her left arm strewn awkwardly across her stomach.

Shiho's cheek tinged slightly with pink as her heart thumped wildly in her chest.

What the hell –

She felt the cold air whipping her brunette hair back as Heine skated to the rink exit. She glanced up at Heine, his forehead creased with worry though she could have sworn there was a ghost of a smile playing on his face.

When they reached the exit, Heine gently settled her down on a bench as he knelt in front of her, slowly pulling off her right skate. She gripped the edge of the bench tightly as a fresh wave of pain rushed from her ankle to the rest of her body. She flinched and gritted her teeth. A slight hiss managed to escape her clenched teeth.

Heine looked up with a peculiar expression on his face, she blinked and the expression was gone in its place was a mischievous smile as he apologized.

"Sorry."

She managed a tight smile as Heine examined her ankle intently.

"Hmm…I don't think it's broken, probably a bad sprain, but just to be sure…I'll better take you to the Nurse's." Heine concluded, his warm hand still resting on Shiho's ankle as he smiled at her.

"C'mon, I'll carry you there." Heine continued, straightening up, ready to carry Shiho again.

"Eh…I-"Shiho started as her cheeks flushed again.

"That's not necessary. I'll take her there." A cool voice said interrupting them.

Shiho and Heine turned their heads towards the source of the voice.

Shiho's eyes widened at the sight before her.

A flash of silver…Oh my god! It WAS him! Shiho eyes widened even further as she remembered the flash of silver that distracted her in mid-flight.

Yzak, Dearka, Kira and Athrun were heading towards them with Yzak at the helm. His face difficult to read, letting no slip of his current emotions. His blue eyes cold and hard sending chills down Shiho's spine. Like a frosty winter morning…She remarked to herself.

"It's ok. I don't mind and besides it was my fault that she got injured." Heine insisted, his emerald eyes once filled with warmth was now mirroring the look in Yzak's eyes – cold and hard like the jewel itself as he faced the oncoming group.

"Heine…"Shiho started, sensing that a storm is brewing – a typhoon no less.

"I say again. I'll take her. That's final." Yzak repeated with obvious anger in his voice. His lips were set in a thin line.

Heine took a step forward, staring into the cold depths of the blue eyes as if challenging him.

"Heine, it's ok. Yzak can take me. Besides, I've wasted too much of your time. You still need to practice for your nationals. I won't want the whole ZAFT population coming after you if you fail to clinch the gold." Shiho said, smiling weakly at her feeble attempt to lighten the mood.

5 pairs of eyes looked at her.

Heine stared at Shiho with a grim expression as if he was fighting an internal battle on his next move. He did not like to leave her like that. Furthermore, the idea of Yzak carrying Shiho left a bitter taste in his mouth. But then, he really needed to train for nationals…

Dearka seizing the momentarily pause spoke up brightly "Well! That settles it then! Yzak will take Shiho, Heine you should get back to your training. After all ZAFT is counting on you to bring back the gold." He then moved forward clapping a hand on Heine's shoulder.

Heine stiffened.

Shiho smiled encouragingly at him, telling him it's alright. No grudges.

"It wasn't wasted you know." Heine said softly with a sad expression.

Shiho's violet orbs widened.

"Ok then, I'll see you soon maybe on the ice again. Maybe the next time you will actually listen to me." Heine chuckled as his expression changed, regaining the warmth in his eyes again.

Shiho laughed and nodded.

Heine turned to face the 4 boys and nodded his head. His eyes wandered over each of them before landing on Yzak. His gaze hardened as both boys stared at each other as if transmitting some sort of secret eye signal. Finally Heine broke the eye contact and turned his attention back to Shiho.

"Get well soon. Rest well." He smiled as he made his way back on the ice, never looking back.

Shiho gazed at Heine's back, lost in thoughts. Out of the blue, she felt a pair of arms lifting her up. She yelped slightly at the touch.

"Can you stand?" Yzak asked his arms around her.

"If I could stand, Heine wouldn't be carrying me right?" Shiho snapped at Yzak.

Yzak's eyes widened at her little outburst lasting for a fleeting moment, before proceeding to carry her bridal-style.

"Ooo…"Dearka cooed as Yzak turned to face his friends with Shiho securely in his strong arms.

Yzak gave his friend a death glare.

Dearka responded with a goofy grin, immune to his friend's glare.

"We'll cover for you even if you disappear for the whole practice." Kira smirked.

Yzak snorted and rolled his eyes as he strode past his friends with Shiho hanging off his neck as he began to make his way to the nurse's office.

"Sigh…I hope those two patches up soon…" Kira said as they gazed at the couple's fast disappearing shadow.

"I know…" Athurn murmured. The 3 of them sighed again, shaking their heads.

BEEEEEEEEPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!

The 3 boys jumped as their soccer coach stood at the entrance of the ice-skating rink casting an ominous shadow over them.

"Yamato! Zala! Elsman! What are you 3 doing here?! You have 30 seconds to reach the court or else you owe me 10 laps round the track! Move! Move! MOVE!" Their coach boomed.

The 3 of them scampered and sprinted helter-skelter to their training court, with their coach hot on their heels.

So? Did you enjoy this chapter? I hope you did! OoO...what's gonna happened next???

Sorry for any grammatical errors…I'm trying my best to iron them out.

I sincerely hope that the face-off is enough to satisfy your appetite, i know it's not as impact-ful but i hope it's enough...sorry again:(

Please Review! Even a small appreciation will really make my day thank you:)

Shiho's fall is actually inspired by the 2006 Winter Olympics silver medalist pair from China. The girl's spirit is AMAZING. The pair really deserved the medal. The video is on Youtube. Go and see!

Lastly…this will the last update until Christmas the period as I'll be in Taiwan for holiday. Rest assured that the last chapter will be chokeful of YzakxShiho honey moments. -Coolios