Chapter 5 ~ New Beginning ~
**"How can I move on? He loves me as his sister, but all I can see is that he loves me. I-I can't move on, it's just too painful—"
"—I will help you to move on,"
"I will make you forget your brother completely, so that you can move on," he eased her worry as he held her hand tighter with a bright promise
Her body finally racked into sobs as she held onto him instinctively, crying silently and Kira just held her head into his neck, felt that it was probably the better way than letting things went even more awful. After all, who would want to save her, when everyone had thrown her deeper into the mud, for the sake of moral value?
For her, a shining knight in the armor had finally come to save her from the brink of madness.
Saved her completely from this never ending active pain.**
As the waiter arrive back to kira and lacus with their two ice teas , he saw lacus crying on kira's neck , he quickly ask kira " Is everything alright, Sir?"
Kira nodded " we are fine, could you bring us the bills please, thank you" After the waiter nod and left kira look down, wipe off the tear that rolling down on lacus 's cheek and whisper to her " come on lacus, lets finish our drinks and I take you to home" few second later lacus nod
When the waiter came back with the bills ,while lacus try to get some coins from her wallet kira pull out a ten dollars note and place on the bills " don't worry about the changes " he than grab lacus's hand and walk off.
As they walk toward lacus 's house kira begin to wonder "I wonder if she is ok, its must be hard for her. I promised her I will help her move on and protect her. I will keep that promise no matter what, I wonder what I should do though." suddenly he stop and turn to lacus " um…. Kira?" lacus say it softly wondering why he suddenly stop walking.
"Actually, would you like to come over for dinner? your parent wouldn't mind right? Asking it in a cheerily voice. " I don't think they will but I will need to give Mrs. Zala a call to confirm first." "Ok, go ahead" " um…..kira?" " yes lacus?"while he looking at her, he notice her face suddenly blush up red like a tomato.
" I cant get my cell phone from my pocket…our hands…." she say in a really low voice while her head looking down, kira than realize he has been holding her hand since they left the café, he quickly withdraw his hand from hers and blush madly " I'm sorry lacus, I didn't realize I was holding your hands "
Lacus giggled a bit " its fine, I found it rather comfortable while we were holding hands. It feel like the burden within me has been lifted up." she give him a smile than she realize what she just said to her friend or soon to be family "Why did I say such things in front of Kira? What is wrong with me?" she shake her head a bit than she grab the cell phone out of her pocket and dial.
"Hello, Zala residence."
"Mrs. Zala? This is lacus"
" Lacus. How many time have I told you, you can call me mum or mother." (Okasan)
"um…. Mum (Okasan)I was just wondering if I could go over to kira's house for dinner?"
"Kira? Oh you mean the Hibiki's family?""Yes"
"That's fine honey, its kira - kun with you? If so, could you put him on the phone please? I would like to speak to him."
"Yes, please hold on" she turn to kira and whisper " Mrs. Zala… I mean mum would like to speak to you."
"Hello, Mrs. Zala this is kira."
"Hello kira - kun , its been a while hasn't it? I just want to know what time will Lacus be coming home tonight?"
"it will be no later than 9pm Mrs. Zala if that's alright with you? I will personally take her back home."
"That's fine kira - kun, just try to bring her home before 10pm"
"Understood , I will pass the phone back to lacus now, hold on please."
While kira pass the phone back to lacus , he notice she was a bit worried " I wonder what she is worry about?" he thought
"Hello, Mrs. Za …I mean mum (Okasan), is there anything else?" kira giggled a bit and thought " she is kind of cute when she is like that"
"No honey, I was just asking kira - kun what time is he brining you home"
"ok then, good bye Mrs….mum"
"bye honey, see you later."
After lacus put her cell phone back to her pocket and look at kira, she saw a gentle smile on kira's face. "Kira?" as she give him a confuse look. As she look up to Kira's amethysts eyes, " this feelings, so warm…. Am I having…..? Once again she shake her head while trying to shake off the thought.
Kira got a bit worry when Lacus keep shaking her head "Lacus? Are you ok?" "Yes, I am fine , I was just thinking which way is to your house that's all, sorry for making you worry" she force up a smile.
Kira pointed to the east of where they are "This way, from here it should only take 10 minutes walk" lacus nod as they walk to Kira's house
Kira got his keys out and open the door for Lacus " Tadaima (I'm home)", okasan what are we having for dinner tonight?" As Mrs. Hibiki walk out of the kitchen, she saw lacus is next to kira " Oh my isn't that lacus? How are you dear? Are you staying for dinner?"
Lacus was about to answer but Kira answered for her " Yes mum (okasan), she is staying over for dinner tonight, I have asked Mrs. Zala for permission already and after dinner I will walk her home." "I hope I'm not troubling you guys, Mrs. Hibiki-san" lacus added
"Just call me Via dear and no you not troubling us , we are happy to have you anytime, please make yourself comfortable dear." Via than give her a gentle smile
As both Kira and Lacus went to sit down on the softer , Via ask " Lacus would you like some tea?" " no I am fine Via san, Me and Kira had some teas in a café not too long ago" giving Via a smile, Via was a bit surprise of what she just heard "Kira don't usually like to hang around girls, were they on a 'Date" then she ask Kira " Kira honey, could you please come to the kitchen with me and help me on something?"
"Sure"
After Kira and Via got to the kitchen , Via grabbed kira and pull him closer to her. " were you on a date with lacus?"she whisper to him while give him a wink. "No mum (okasan), she was helping me on some issues I have so I treat her some sweet tea , that's all" he response angrily. "Oh, how unfortunate, I am a very open minded person Kira , I do not mind to have Lacus as my daughter in law." in a teaser tone while wink at him again. "Ok mum (Okasan), I am going to do some homework, BYE" storming off while grabbed the tea pot, cups and some cakes.
" Lacus , it seem like dinner will take an two to three hours to be ready, do you want to come to my room and we do our homework?"Kira whisper into lacus 's ear hope that his mum will not to hear it. "Ok, lets finish our homework before dinner" she whisper back, as kira lead lacus to his room Via walk up and whisper to Kira " ~your room and homework~ huh? Remember to use *Protection*" teasing Kira again, Kira blush a bit " MUM (OKASAN) , PLEASE STOP OK?" he than grabbed lacus 's hand walk to his room. "My boy is so cute and amuse when he shy." Via thought.
" Kira, is everything ok?" lacus ask in a worry tone."I'm fine Lacus, its just mum (Okasan) keep teasing me that's all, lets start on our homework shall we? Oh and I got us some tea and cakes" "Ok, which subject should we start first Kira?" "How about math first?"
Two hours later…
" Finally got both of our homework done, I'm so tired , why do we have so much homework today?" asking while laying down on his bed. Lacus giggle "Kira, I'm going to put your homework back in your bag," Kira got up from his bed " oh Lacus, you don't have to do that, I can do it later" he trying to stop her opening his bag because there is something inside he doesn't want lacus to see ( I will reveal it later, maybe in a few chapters ), but he suddenly slipped on his toes and fall on lacus.
"Lacus! Are you ok? I'm terribly sorry I slipped, it wasn't on purpose" he say it nervously, he then open his eyes and realize his lips was less a itch to hers lip, they both blush up just as red as a tomato. Suddenly he notice Cagalli was behind the door smiling evilly while looking at him and the girl below her.
Kira quickly got up " Nee-san, how long were you behind the door and stalk us?" asked in a annoyance tone." Not too long ago my little brother, mum told me that lacus is here, so I come up to greet her and tell you guys the dinner is ready, when I open the door you two are already like this." still smiling.
Kira doesn't like Cagalli the way she is smiling, usually when she smile like that, it mean she up something no good. "Its not what you are thinking nee-san, It was accident I slipped, that's all" Cagalli didn't response but gave Kira the *Sure* look. Kira gave up on trying to explain to Cagalli "Whatever just go back down and tell mum (Okasan), me and lacus will be downstairs in a minute. He then close the door and turn back to lacus. " I'm really sorry lacus, it really was just a accident." nervously explain while Lacus try to clam herself down "its fine Kira, I know it was a accident, don't worry about it, lets pack up and go down shall we?" calmly voice
As they both approach to the dinner table, lacus notice his beloved brother Athrun was sitting next to Cagalli, but it seem Athrun didn't notice her sister was presence cause he was busy talking to Cagalli. Lacus feel part of her heart was shattered at this moment and Kira notice it by the look of her sadden eyes. "Hello Athrun-san, how are you?" trying to draw some attention from Athrun hoping he will notice lacus presence.
"Hey Kira, I am good thank you." turn his head to look at Kira and notice Lacus is next to him. "Oh Lacus, you are here is well." wondering why Lacus is here when she usually just stay at home after school. Lacus was about to answer but Kira response for her " well, you see we got a lot of homework today, so I thought if we do it together we can get it done quicker, that's why I invited her to come over for dinner. Though Athrun-san I didn't expect to see you today." slightly look over to Lacus.
"Well Cagalli and I planned to go to the cinema to watch a movie tonight, fifteen minutes ago call me to come over for dinner, so here I am." with the tone he use, its obvious that he is happy. Kira was about to speak again ,Via cut him in "Dinner is ready, come on Lacus, Kira sit down."
The dinner was not as bad as Kira thought it will be, Via and Ulen was getting along with Lacus quite well and conversed with her, Cagalli and Athrun was quiet at first but they eventually join in the conversion with lacus.
Kira was quiet and listen to their conversion until Via place up a question "Lacus do you have a boyfriend? Or is there anyone that you interest on?" "Yes, I would like to know is well, I'm sure my *Little Sister* is very popular at school." Athrun add.
Lacus was hurt and surprise at the same time by what they just asked her which made her drop the chopstick that she was holding, Kira quickly pick it up for her and whisper to her " I will handle this" then he turn to Via " No mum (Okasan) I don't have a girlfriend, I'm not interested on anyone at the moment but I had one last year" Via, Cagalli were all shock from the statement that kira just made, they never thought that kira would have a girl friend on the first year of high school, not because he's not cute or anything but his shyness that could make people think he is anti social.
Ulen was the only one in the Hibiki's family that wasn't shock by Kira's statement, even though he knew his son is a bit shy toward people but he knew that his son is a very kind and gentle boy. "I am Proud of you son, maybe someday I should have a father and son…." Ulen was about to finish his sentence but was cut off by Cagalli "Dad, can you save that for later, right now I want to know who is the girl that Kira dated." "Ulen, I'm sorry dear but I have to agree on Cagalli for this one." Via add, at the same time Cagalli and Via both thought " if we don't get the answer today, we probably never going to get it."
Kira wasn't going to answer them but he knew if he don't answer them soon, they will go back Lacus and ask her the question than the situation will be awkward for her, he let out a deep sigh. " Her name was Flay allstar, I only dated her for a week than we broke up. That's about it."with a annoyed tone.
Cagalli and Via wasn't satisfied " I'm sure there is more, what about her personality and such, you will not hide anything from me" Cagalli demanded. Kira sigh again "well speaking of hiding stuff nee-san, you hided Athrun-san pretty well from us, we don't know anything about Athrun-san aside from he is your boy friend and the first time we actually met him was your engagement day, but you insist to know, she is quite bossy like you. I will tell you more about her if I ever bother to make a engagement with her but that's another story." That cause Cagalli to went silent and give up, she knew she wont get much out of him right now, she is starting to regret by not introduce Athrun to Kira earlier.
Lacus giggle as she softly said "Kira, its not nice to compare Flay-san to your sister", Via saw the opportunity she then ask "Oh Lacus dear, do you happen to know her is well?" "No sorry, I don't know in person but I heard of her because she is quite famous in our school." she respond. "Kira, I cant believe you dated a famous girls"Cagalli blurt out. "Well nee-san, I'm pretty sure Athrun-san is quite famous is well in your university, am I right? Anyway lets drop this topic and its 8:30pm already, Athrun-san I thought nee-san and you is going to watch movie tonight." as all everyone look at Athrun, he than respond " yes our movie start at 9.15pm it should fine, Lacus do you want me to give you a ride home first?"
Lacus smile "No, its fine I can walk home." Athrun was about to to talk again but got cut in by Kira " Don't worry Athrun-san, I will be walking her home as I promised Mrs. Zala, plus its only about 15mins walk anyway, I will take care of her."
Couple of minute later, Lacus went to Kira's room to pack up her things and ready to leave, while Kira is outside of the house waiting for Lacus, Lacus put on her shores and turn to Mr, Mrs Hibiki and bow " Thank you for the dinner tonight, the dinner was great." say it happily. " You welcome dear, please come again, we'll be gladly to have you here with us." Via respond while giving Lacus a hug. Lacus was give them a one last good bye before she turn to Kira and start walking with him.
The way to Zala's house was quiet, no conversation between the boy and the girl, Kira was in deep thought, wondering if there is anything else he can help her with , not noticing Lacus was gazing at him, when they reach to Zala's mansion Lacus spoke up "Kira, thank you for your helped back then." Kira was wondering what she thanking him about. "What do you mean? If is about the conversation during the dinner? Its ok, don't worry about it. Its not a secret anyway." Lacus was a bit relief but she continue "I know you really not conformable with your past relationship with Flay." which made Kira laugh a bit and respond "I admit that I'm not too conformable when Okasan and nee-san ask me about Flay, I never liked her, I only ask her to be my girlfriend is because I thought I could control her attitude a bit but I guess I was wrong."
"I am still grateful. Ki….."Lacus was not able to finish the sentence because she was pulled by Kira into a hug. "Remember the promise that I made to you? I will protect you, I will always be here for you." he brush her hair softly and smile. "Thank you Kira, Thank you."She embrace him, she cannot hold it anymore, tear that inside her eyes begin to drop.