Ok peoples... I wasn't trying to make Lunamaria a bitch... I just think she's a little possessive and I over played it... a bit... and I have reasons for this... O.o ne... I mean... how would you feel finding things out like that... but enough about me (I never get tired of reviews... especially not from you ri-kuuuuuuuuun?) on with the story
And I plan on updating sooner and more often because I think it's only far... there will be a lot more chapters till I'm done...
Somehow I just see Lacus this way... and I think it's a little longer... I CAN'T HELP IT BUT END THEM LIKE THIS, I'M SOOOO SORRRRRRRRRYYYYYYYYY!
Shinn grinned brightly as he walked home; he was more than tempted to call Lunamaria to tell her about his day... well... most of it. He and Athrun had said their good-byes once Athrun said that he 'had to take care of some' stupid 'people at the office'. If Shinn could smile any wider he would, there was Lunamaria, outside of his apartment, and he was more than glad to see her. The red eyed male half skipped up to her, but before he could open his mouth he noticed something.
Lunamaria's eyes seemed red, her body receding into itself, trying to pretend that no one was there. Her arms cradled her torso in the manner he had when he lost his family. Shinn's lips formed a thin line
"How long...?" She asked her voice weak and rough from crying.
"How long?" he mimicked, feeling stupid for doing so "For what?" he needed the clarification
"Since... Since..." she bit her lip, forcing down the desire to cry again. Shinn simply stared at her, his wide red eyes taking in her weaker half. Slowly he lifted his arms to embrace her.
"Luna..." he said softly, trying to gain her attention, it worked. The pink haired girls head snapped up, a hand rose
Shinn blinked his eyes wide, the side of his face stung horribly. Shinn gently touched his face, wincing as he did so. She hit harder than she looked capable of.
"L-Luna?" he called her name, shocked
"I-I can't believe... you... you LIED to me..." she glared; her stone colored eyes seemed so broken, begging for an answer
"What?" confused he took a step back, not sure what to do with the frantic girl in front of him
"You... said he was a she..." Lunamaria said softly, looking awkwardly at the mark on Shinn's face "You... could've told me..." she whispered walking past him. Shinn couldn't think of anything to say, anything to do. He could only watch as his best friend left, had he really done this to her...?
Shinn closed his eyes, a soft sigh escaping his lips. What was she babbling about anyways? He glanced down the empty hall, his day was already ruined.
"Athrun..." Kira said with a drawled sigh "You can't keep doing this..."
"I know..." Athrun groaned as he leaned back in the white chair of Kira's patio "But it's just for a little while..."
"Even a moment can be a while too long." Kira said picking up his cup half filled with tea.
Athrun gritted his teeth that moment in particular had been replaying in his mind over and over again. He trusted his friend to no end. But Kira was right... this wasn't like him. Athrun's green eyes watched his friend as he drank his tea. Why did he have to be right?
"Kira... do you think that I'm a bad person...?" a worried look on his face
"What? Oh no Athrun, you're a really great guy... you're just a little confused..." Kira smiled softly, placing his tea cup down as Lacus entered the room
"And how are you two boys doing?" the pop princess smiled lovingly, Athrun gave her a weak smile.
"Oh, us? We're doing just fine Lacus" Kira smiled brightly.
"Athrun, it's been a long time, I hope you can stay for awhile" she chirped happily, she always seemed in the best of moods since the war ended
"I hope so too Ms. Clyne..." Athrun answered. He decided now would be a good time to occupy his mouth with something to drink. He picked up his almost untouched tea and drank some. Lacus blinked and laughed elegantly, her hand covering her mouth
"You've always been so very proper haven't you Athrun?" This caught the addressed male's attention
"Oh, yes, Athrun has always been very proper, when we were kids he'd scold me sometimes for eating with the wrong fork, or using the wrong cup." Kira laughed, his friend obviously cherished every memory that the two had together.
"Oh my, Athrun Was Kira scolded often? Because, I somehow don't think that it worked to well, he still doesn't use the right utensils." She giggled, and Kira looked as if she had told the worst secret possible
"Lacus!" Kira half yelled, Athrun smiled, he never talked often around the happy couple, he was always more inclined to simply listen to them banter back and forth.
"Oh Kira" Lacus said in a soft sigh "I heard what you said over the phone last night" Her hands placed on her hips, though the smile still remind
"But you do snore" Kira blinked, and grinned widely, Lacus pretended to be hurt, placing a hand over her chest
"How cruel Kira!" she turned from the brown haired male "Athrun, please tell Kira I do not snore." She pointed at Kira so Athrun would know who she was talking about, even if it wasn't necessary
"Actually Lacus, you do snore." Athrun smiled brightly, the pink-haired idol turned from them both, crossing her arms in a good sense of humor.
"Well... Athrun, when you bring your beloved over, Kira and I will have to tell him all about your dirty secrets." Athrun's eyes widened
"Oh no, please, don't tell him." Athrun half begged, both Kira and Lacus knew about the relationship. "You're horrible Ms. Clyne" Lacus laughed softly
"Really Athrun... when are you going to bring him over?" she tilted her head
Shinn had, by now, dropped on his small bed, thinking the conversation over. His mind looking into every angel that could possibly lead to an answer, only one came up.
Did she find out about Athrun and him? It seemed impossible, sure, the girl was moody, and likes to jump to conclusions ... but... he loved her anyways. She was so spontaneous and was always there to make him feel better.
No matter what, she tried her hardest to achieve her goals, and although it may seem a little obsessive to some. It was an admirable quality. It simply meant she had a strong will. Shinn let out a puff of air, he could call his friend, but, that could make things worse. He sat up, he would have to try something, how could he let her get away so easily, she would've never let that happen. He mentally cursed himself for being so weak.
He meekly reached for the phone; it sat waiting to be used
Athrun gave a long sigh, telling the pop idle that he didn't want to answer the question; she gave him an encouraging smile
"Well..." he paused, glancing at Kira for support, he found none "Soon I guess, I'll bring him next time I have a chance too..." he gave the girl a small smile.
"Oh Athrun, that would be so lovely, just remember to give me a call before you come over so that I may prepare everything so he feels as welcome as possible!" Lacus laughed softly, the Haro's Athrun made were had darted off somewhere, for a change, leaving them in peace.
"Umm... Lacus, I don't mean to be rude, but... I need to talk to Athrun... you know... in private..." Kira said shyly, trying his best not to
seem rude, Lacus let out a soft gasp
"Kira! If you needed to talk to Athrun, you simply could've asked me to leave" she smiled brightly "I'll be inside then, I'll see you later." She waved to them and left
"... Athrun..." Kira started, he cleared his throat
"Yes?" the blue haired man asked, his eyes locked onto the others
"Tell me... what is you're reason for seeing Shinn?"
Lunamaria slowly smiled, Shinn had called her, but none the less he was being an idiot. How could she stay mad at him when he was trying so hard? Yet it hurt. He still was unclear on why she was upset, but how could he know?
She never told him
He shaky hands tightened their grip on the phone as silence lingered on the other end. She didn't want him to know she was crying all that much. She wanted to yell at him, to hold him, to be happy for him, and most of all, just hang up.
But she couldn't do that, not after what he bunched up the nerves to call her when she had slapped him. Lunamaria felt a sharp pain in her heart, she hurt him...
"L-Luna... I'm sorry, I really am..." Shinn repeated for what must've been for the twentieth time. "If you'd just tell me, then we can work it out..."
Lunamaria tried to respond, but the lump in her throat told her other wise
"... Umm..." this would be the part where he'd start to guess "Was it the time I wasn't home... oh wait... you yelled at me for that already..." he paused, talking in a more upbeat tone to keep himself from feeling too bad. Lunamaria smiled lightly
"Oh, was it when we had lunch, and when you went to the washroom I stole your fries?" he sounded as if he figured it out, Lunamaria placed her hand over her mouth. Trying to suppress the laugh he was working up
"No? Then, was it when I told you that the dead are watching you and you couldn't sleep for a few days without the light on..." he paused, she gave no response
"Ok... if it's not that... then... when you decide it's time and that I'm worthy enough to know why you're so upset... you can come over, complain, and we can sit in front of my TV. Talking about all that comes to mind and then some. Then for some reason it'll go to when we were younger, telling tales of our stupidity, hardships and joys. We'll eat ice cream, raw cookie dough and any other junk food we can cram into ourselves before getting sick... and then some. We'll roll out the mats, lay on them and talk till dawn, and then instead of getting up... we can sit and watch cartoons and laugh at them..." Shinn stopped; hopping that'd be enough for now
Lunamaria smiled, giving a broken laugh.
"... I'd like that..." She finally said, sniffing a bit
"Good... then how about I ditch work this weekend, you know, call in sick, and it'll just be the two of us..." she could practically hear his smile
"Promise...?" she asked softly
"... I promise..."