A/N: New fic! I've been sitting on this chapter for a while and debating whether or not to release it, as I still have two other unfinished GS fics. But I made up my mind to, so I'm going to start off by releasing 2 chappies! Please let me know how you like this fic. Some feedback on what you would like to see updated next would be great too!
So a little bit about this fic: This fic is quite different from anything I've ever written before. For one, I've decided to make this a drabble series. And for two, the genre is slice-of-life. Each chapter will be less than 1000 words. This means quicker updates and an easier read! In addition, pay attention to the dates since I will be jumping back and forth between Athrun and Cagalli's high school days as well as the present day.
Chapter 1: Moving in
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August 28, 2011-Sunday
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Time flew by faster than the flitter of hummingbird wings, and before her mind could fully process her departure from the safe haven of school, she found herself graduated and embarking on the next phase of her life as an independent adult.
Grunting slightly, Cagalli balanced her heavy cardboard box of kitchen utensils against the wall with one arm as she fished in her pocket for the key to her new apartment with the other.
With some fumbling, she managed to get the door open and was greeted by the musty air of her empty new living quarters.
Setting down the box, she straightened up and exhaled.
A few months ago, she had been offered a position as a student teacher at Morgenroete Technical High School and she had jumped at the opportunity. Heliopolis was where her twin brother, Kira worked, and she looked forward to seeing him more often. In fact, Kira had recommended this apartment to her. The rent was cheap, the living quarters fairly spacious, and it was only a short subway ride away from the school.
But where was Kira anyway? He was supposed to have met her here half an hour ago to help her move in. But then again, it was just like him to be late.
"Cagalli," came a familiar voice, suddenly from behind her. Speak of the devil-!
She turned furiously on her brother, but the reproach on her lips died and was quickly forgotten when she caught sight of the achingly familiar man standing behind him, with a stupid angelic smile on his stupid angelic face. She could recognize those bright green eyes and that silky blue hair anywhere, and it was making the hairs on her body stand on end.
Athrun Zala.
The one known to her as the Manipulative Bastard, the Cold-hearted Asshole, the Jerk, the Prick, the Douchebag, the Capricious Prat, the PMS-ing Man-Bitch-
-the Heartbreaker...
All were synonymous with Athrun Zala.
And there he was, standing in her apartment, looking at her and smiling innocently as though nothing had ever happened between them, while she stared, stunned, gaping like an idiot.
"-and if you need anything, Athrun lives right down the hall," Kira was saying.
"What?" snapped Cagalli, whipping her head around to stare at her brother.
"Athrun lives three doors down," repeated Kira slowly and looking at her oddly. "Weren't you listening? He was the one who told me about this place. He's here to help you move in."
Cagalli's only reply was an indignant sputter.
Oh Haumea! She was going to murder Kira.
A/N: Sooo... what do you think? Please review! It's what encourages me to keep writing. Constructive criticism is appreciated!
