My first SEED fanfiction! Yay! Zala has finally come out of her rut! (For those who haven't read my other stuff, I haven't written anything worth-while in nearly a year! gasp) Heh. Well... Here's the drill...

Disclaimer: I do not own Gundam SEED... If I did... Athrun would be doing the nasty nasty more times than you could shake a stick at. (No pun intended. XD)

Phase 1: Realise

The sun shone brightly. The scents of tulips and yarrows mingled in the spring air. Children skipped and played in the warm breeze, throwing frisbees and batting at baseballs. Lovers stared longingly into each others eyes, kissing gently beneath the cherry blossoms. And two best friends said farewells by the lake, sharing their hopes in seeing each other again.

"Torii!"

"Do you like it?" a boy of thirteen years asked. He had black hair so dark, it shone blue in the sun light with eyes as green as the brightest emeralds.

"I love it!" the other boy exclaimed. He was also thirteen. He had beautiful chestnut locks and shining amethyst eyes.

Athrun Zala and Kira Yamato. Inseparable best friends. If you had ever watched them, you would have thought they were literally joined at the hip! Always laughing and talking together, cheering each other up in their times of need, and always being there for a shoulder to cry on. No one would ever have thought the day would come when they were finally separated.

"I'm glad. I made him especially for you, Kira," Athrun smiled sadly. "A parting gift."

"You know you didn't have to," Kira protested, smiling and playing with the creature none-the-less. "But I am happy I have something to remember you by."

Kira looked up, catching Athrun's gaze in his.

He's beautiful! Athrun thought. I don't want to leave him without telling him I love him, but I don't think I can... He's not gay.

They held each other's for a moment longer until Athrun lowered his gaze, a light blush creeping to his cheeks.

Tell him... Now, dammit! He cursed himself.

"There something wrong, Athrun?" Kira asked, noting the pink spreading across his friend's face. "Are you feeling sick?"

Athrun looked back up at Kira, his eyes slightly widened. "Wha--? No. No. I just--"

"Yea?"

Now or never, buck-o! Do it!

"Kira, I--uhm-- How should I say this? Well... It's sort of like this. I--"

"Spit it out, Athrun!" Kira chuckled. "You can tell me anything."

Yes! I can tell him anything! He won't get disgusted or spit in my face! Alright!

"Well?" Kira pushed.

"IthinkIloveyou!" Athrun rush out. Kira chuckled, putting a hand on his friend's shoulder.

"A little slower! I couldn't understand you!"

Athrun sighed and ran a nervous hand through his soft locks. He looked up, straight into Kira's eyes. "I think... I love you."

Wide eyes and a turned back were all the boy received. Athrun lowered his gaze, sadness overcoming his features. His shoulders slumped and a small tear ran down his cheek. He hates me... Hates...

Athrun took a deep breath to calm his tears and turned from his friend, taking off at a run.

He loves me! Kira thought, excited beyond all recall. The boy did a little boogie dance, inside his head of course. Yes, yes, yes! I'll give him a big kiss! But when he turned around, his best friend was gone, sakura leaves placed in his stead.

Athrun...

Phase 1: Complete

Another Gundam fic for the masses! Heh. . See! I am back! My second fic in... 5 minutes! XD I'm awesome! Well.. Might want to wait until I get feedback... Heh.

Inspiration for this new fic? Hell yea! It's called sexah sexah men and the song: Anna ni Issho Datta no ni. Such a good song... listen listen listen