Crumbs

Warning: OOC here and there.

Disclaimer: I do not own Gundam SEED Destiny.

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I am about to be robbed, right in front of the former pilot of Justice and the pop songstress, and I can't believe they're not helping me. Instead, they, with their infuriatingly polite smiles, are watching me try to resolve the problem on my own.

"Kiiiirraaa!"

I turn my gaze back towards the fiery blonde in front of me and sigh inwardly. I am doomed.

"Yes, Cagalli?"

"May I have it?"

I muster my best pout to try and deter my 'sister'. "But I'm still hungry." Sister indeed…Let's see if you're willing to steal from your hungry brother now!

"Well I am too!"

Darn it. "I'm sure Athrun or Lacus still has-"

"They don't have any either. Plllleeeaasseee Kira?" I can hear the background laughter around us and I realize just how alone I am against this 'enemy'.

Pointedly, I frown, "No."

Instead of replying, she gives me her best 'watery-eyed kicked puppy' look.

"Cagalli…" I sigh, wondering how anyone can beg like this. "But it's the last one!"

Her bottom lip is 'wibbling' now and the pathetic gaze she gives me was enough for any man to give in; however, I am definitely not fooled. I've been around her long enough to become immune.

I give her my most logical response, "No."

And then she suddenly changes tactics. "Give it to me!" I stare at the strong-headed figure in front of me and understand now how the other political parties must feel against such a stubborn opposition.

I protest. "It's mine Cagalli!"

"Too bad, I already spat on it," speaks the woman with conviction, almost triumphantly. All eyes turn to her and then at the food in their respective plates.

"You did?" I hope the surprise I feel did not show on my face.

Everyone around me echoes my question as well. "You did?"

She blushes a cherry red and averted her gaze downwards. Under the scrutiny, she mutters out, "Well, maybe not…"

I feel my lips curl upwards into a grin. "Then it's mine."

Her head shot up. I see her amber eyes darken at my response, and before I knew it, she punches me hard on the arm. The paper plate I was holding drops neatly to the floor while I cradle my right arm gently, staring wide-eyed at her. "You didn't have to punch me!"

She shrugs nonchalantly and picks up the last cookie (goodbye sweet delight!) from my plate. She bites into the stolen pecan chocolate chip cookie, deliberately savouring it in front of me, and then gives me her best honey-sweetened smile. "You're oh so gracious, my sweet brother!"

I can distinctively hear a loud snort of laughter from Athrun and I silently glare at his 'oh so supportive' behaviour. Best friend indeed. I have no doubt that retribution will soon be rewarded. Yes, retribution!

Wait till Cagalli comes after you, Athrun Zala, for that last slice of double chocolate coffee-swirl cheese cake!

And maybe…I grin.

"Hey, Cagalli!"

She turns back around to face me, her expression curious.

I indiscreetly point towards Athrun and the slice of cake in his hands. When she caught sight of the new prize, she smiles broadly.

"Fifty-fifty?" I ask, almost surprising myself; I never thought I can suggest anything so deviously. I am definitely enjoying the nervous look Athrun has on his face.

Cagalli grins evilly in response. "Sure."

With the apparent threat approaching his cake, Athrun dashes towards the nearest exit with Cagalli already hot on his trail.

"I am planning to finish my cake Cagalli!"

"Not anymore!" Cagalli calls out over her shoulder. "Kira, come on!"

I laugh and follow the pursuit.

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End

Three years now! Heh. Another May 18th already…So fast.

Spyrit