New Year's Celebration
Cagalli went to Athrun's place. Kira, Lacus and the others are waiting for her.
"New Year again…I wish this year's celebration would be different. To tell the truth I don't like celebrating New Year. There are loud noises everywhere. It's traumatizing." Cagalli thought.
She finally arrived. When she stepped out of the cab, loud noises and flashing noises welcomed her. Cagalli feels frightened but at least she was able to enter the house looking as if she is fine.
"We've been waiting for you, Cagalli. What took you so long?"
"I'm sorry. How much did I miss?"
"Not that much…Kira andAthrun is about to fire the loudest firecracker you've ever heard in this evening."
Cagalli froze. How could she survive something like that, if she barely survived the loud bangs she heard while entering the house? Cagalli didn't notice that Athrun lit the firecracker.
BOOM!
After hearing the loud bangs, Cagalli couldn't handle it anymore. Her senses got numb and her body is shaking. Then she collapsed.
"I guess this year's celebration is not different from the others. It's even worse. I never collapsed in hearing those loud noises, even thogh I am afraid." Cagalli thought.
"Cagalli…Cagalli…Cagalli…"
Cagalli found herself in Athrun's room. It was Athrun who was calling her.
"Are you okay?"
"I'm fine. Where are your parents, Athrun?" Cagalli lied, she tried to change the topic so that Athrun will not notice.
"They are in the beach house. They gave me permission to use the house for our party."
"BANG!"
Cagalli can't stop herself anymore. She hugged Athrun so that somehow she could relieve her fright. Athrun was so shocked on what Cagalli did to him. Athrun knew that Cagalli is a type of girl who won't show her weakness and yet there she is hugging him because she is frightened by those loud noises. Consecutive bangs followed that. Each bang that she heard the tighter her hug gets. Athrun could somehow feel Cagalli's fright, as a gentleman it is his duty to comfort a girl. Athrun started patting Cagalli's head. When the banging stopped Athrun stopped.
"It's okay. I won't let them hurt you. I'll protect you."
Cagalli felt so relieved on hearing those words. She falls asleep for few minutes again. When she woke up Athrun is still there beside her.
"Athrun, you could leave me here. Go enjoy outside."
"I won't unless you come."
"Athrun you know that…"
"I know Cagalli, but you won't ever enjoy New Year if you won't face your fear."
"You're right, but still…"
"Don't worry. I won't leave you. I'll stay by your side."
Athrun pushed Cagalli to the balcony of his room. Just in time Kira and the others lit the fireworks. Cagalli's fright is replaced by happiness when she sees those flashing lights in the sky.
"How beautiful."
Athrun looked at Cagalli. Her eyes are shining with happiness. Somehow Athrun become attracted to her. Instead of looking at the sky, Athrun continued to stare at her.
"What's wrong, Athrun?"
Not knowing what he is truly doing, Athrun placed his lips on Cagalli's lips.
A.N.: Happy New Year everyone!!! Here is a New Year Special from me...Hope you like it...Please read and review...
