HotaruZala here with chappie 8 of The Zala Files. This is a Kira/Lacus happiness chapter...but Athrun and Cagalli are still in it...and there's a nice happy awkward moment in store for Athrun.

Hope everyone enjoys! This chappie and the next are especially for my friend Dearka Elsman who has a massive jones for Lady Lacus. Lol..But don't worry, the AsuCaga happiness will still be very much present. Lol

Disclaimer: I don not own GS, GSD, or the Athrunliciousness that is Athrun Zala...I wish I did though cause he really gives damn good massages...meow! Lol

The Zala Files-Chapter 8: Walking After Midnight

The Country of Orb, Athha Estate, March 2nd, 12:50am. Location: Just outside Cagalli's room -

Kira was passing by his sisters room after being kicked out of his own by his angry fiancée Fllay Allster, his pillow and blanket tucked under his arm. He was about to knock on the door and explain his desperate situation to Athrun and his sister when he heard moaning coming from inside her room. His calm, and level headed side urged him to mind his own business and continue walking...but the overprotective brother in him urged him to press an inquisitive ear to the door...

-"Mmmmmm!...owww!...that's the spot...right there!..."

-"Cagalli, you're still too tense...you need to relax or else the pain won't go away."

Kira's face turned bright red, he screamed to himself: "Oh...my...god!"

-"I am relaxing!"... "Just move your hands up a bit more."

-"You mean...here?"

-"Yes, there!"... "Do I have to draw you a picture?"... "I thought you were experienced in this department?"

-"I am!"... "But...you told me not to touch you there."

-"Damn it Athrun!"... "Don't be a wimp!" ... "Be a man and just suck it up!"

Kira's eyes widened in shock as he exclaimed to himself: "W-what the hell are they...!"

-"Alright, Alright!" ... "But no complaints...I haven't done this in quite a while."

-"Stop whining and just..." ... "Mmmmmmmm!"... "Oh God Athrun!"... "Right there!"... "Just touch me there!"... "Mmmmmm!"... "Ahhh!"... "That feels soooo good!"... "Your hands are amazing!"

-"C-Cagalli...please!"..."Not so loud...what if someone hears!"

-"I feel better now." "You can stop Athrun"... "You're face is beet red, you're sweaty, and I'm tired."

-"T-thank you." ... "I'm gonna grab a shower."

-"Take your time...I'm not going anywhere after that."

Kira, his face bright red; quickly hid in a nearby closet as he saw Athrun emerge, his face bright red, his brow dripping with sweat. Kira watched as his friend approached the closet to grab a towel. When Athrun opened the closet door, Kira quickly thrust a towel in his face and closed the door. Athrun blinked in confusion and opened the door again to reveal his friend Kira clutching a pillow and blanket.

Athrun, emerald eyes full of curiosity; asked: "Umm...Kira...what are you doing?"

Luckily Kira was famous for making up good excuses. He laughed nervously and stammered: "Y-you know...just...hanging around." He pretended to hang off of a coat hanger for emphasis.

Kira silently cursed himself:"Oh well."... "So much for my "brilliant" excuses."

Athrun shook his head worriedly: "Sometimes I worry about you Kira." He closed the door behind his friend leaving Kira alone in the dark hall closet. Kira sighed to himself: "Yeah...me too."

Kira exited the closet and continued his journey down the hall and towards the steps. He sighed to himself: "Maybe Sai will let me bunk with him." He sighed again, more heavy this time: "I don't understand myself sometimes. I can't believe I let her kick me out of my own room all because after what she'd said about Cagalli and Lady Lac..." ...He mentally slapped himself: "Crap!" ... "There I go again!"... "Maybe Fllay's right...maybe I do talk about her too much!" While the Super Coordinator was lost in thought, he ran into the pink haired girl passing in front of him. Once he realized who it was, he blushed and stammered: "L-lady Lacus!" ... "I'm so sorry!"

Lacus chuckled and brushed off her long pink night dress: "That's okay." ... "I seem to be having trouble sleeping as well."

Kira gulped, and found himself blushing again. His violet eyes traveled up and down her body as he duly noted...and loved...how the pink night dress hugged every curvaceous inch of her body. He managed to blurt out: "I- I was kicked out of my room!"... He lowered his head and blushed in embarrassment at how pathetic he'd just sounded.

Lacus giggled at his red face: "Yes." ... "That would appear to be the case since you're carrying your pillow and blanket Lord Kira."

Kira, face still tinted red in embarrassment; managed a warm smile: "I-It's Kira." ... " Just call me... Kira." Kira noticed a slight blush dust the songstress's delicate face.

Lacus, still blushing a bit; returned his warm smile with one of her own: "Okay." ... "But...no more of this "Lady Lacus" ... "Just call me...Lacus."

Kira blushed in surprise: "O-Okay Lad...I mean...L-Lacus." He corrected himself with a small, awkward smile, which caused Lacus to giggle.

Lacus giggled: "It'll take some getting used to, but you'll get it." She turned to head back to her room: "Well...goodnight then...Kira."

Kira, not wanting their pleasant conversation to end; quickly placed his stuff down and grabbed her hand, blushing as he stammered: "W-Wait!"... "Ummm?"... "W-Would you like some hot chocolate?" ... "I was just about to go make some."

Lacus smiled warmly at him and clapped her hands together happily: "Of course." ... "I 'd love some hot chocolate."

Kira smiled at her: "Okay...follow me." Meanwhile, inner Kira smiled like a happy little school boy and exclaimed: "Score!"

While Kira and Lacus were making their way towards the kitchen, Athrun was upstairs showering when he heard Cagalli exclaim: "Athrun?"... "My...my back!" ... It...it hurts again!"... "I need you!"

Athrun blushed and sighed heavily: "How come this always happens while I'm showering?...I'd better go before she barges in and ..." He blushed a deeper crimson as thoughts of what two people could to in the shower crept into his mind. He shook the naughty thoughts out of his head immediately and called back to the stubborn lioness: "Alright!"... "I'll be right there!...J-just stay where you are!"