Au Contraire
Chapter One: A Grave Misunderstanding
Author's Note: Here it is, a new story. Yes, Meyrin does seem a bit OCC and cruel in this chapter, but a "villan" was needed so... No flaming about that, okay? And yes, some of the characters do seem a bit OCC because this is AU. It's a bit confusing at first for this chapter, but it'll get better. Please leave a review, and happy reading!
One fresh, sunny Saturday afternoon, a petite blonde girl darted across the campus of Destiny Academy High boarding school towards the boys' dormitory where her boyfriend, who was also a junior like her, was staying.
She hummed a happy tune, oblivious that today, her life would be changed utterly and completely. Giddiness coursed through her veins, eager to see her special someone.
The dormitory was a blockish building, rather boring looking really. But the interior was quite nice, and each person had their own bedroom, even if it was a bit small.
The bubbly blonde climbed up the stairs in a rushed way, nearly tripping a few times in her haste. As she drew near the door, she started to call out in a sing song voice, "Athrun—" but stopped abruptly when she heard voices emitting from inside. A femine one, to be exact, belonging to her archnemesis, Meyrin Hawke. Why, that sly little pipsqueak with little-kid pig tails had been after Athrun for ages!
The blonde reached for the door knob and slowly inched it open a crack. Athrun was sitting in his study chair, his back facing her. Meyrin sat perched comfortably on his bed, and she could see the blonde's head perfectly.
"But Athrun, I love you!" protested Meyrin in a whiny voice, continuing their previous conversation before the intrusion, which had gone unnoticed by the blue-haired person in question.
"Look here, Meyrin, I love you too, but—" began Athrun, trying to explain as patiently as he could muster.
"So, dump Cagalli and be with me," Meyrin prodded, her pigtails swishing in excitement.
At this, the blonde standing at the door dropped the knob as if it were on fire, her hand clammy, her feelings numb. She slowly backed away from the door, then turned and dashed down the hall.
"But," continued Athrun, "only as a little sister." It was then that he noticed the triumphant glee on Meyrin's face, and turned just in time to see a flash of blonde hair disappear down the hall. Cagalli.
Cagalli, who hadn't heard the second part of his sentence. Cagalli, with whom he now had a grave misunderstanding. Cagalli, who was the only one that mattered. "Cagalli!" he shouted, jumping up and sprinting after her, desperately hoping she'd give him a chance to explain.
Cagalli ran until she couldn't anymore, heaving with sobs. She looked around, taking in her surroundings, wondering where she was. A well-treed, but unfamiliar park. She spotted a thick, three trunked tree and crawled into the hollow, the rough bark rubbing abrasively against her skin.
The sky darkened, and rain drops began to fall as though the sky was crying along with her. What began as a tickle soon turned into an enormous downpour, but still Cagalli stayed there, dousing her miseries.
After what seemed like an eternity had passed, Cagalli glanced at her watch. Oh, crap! She had exactly thirty minutes to get to her part time job at the museum, the 8pm to midnight shift. At least it was mostly empty of tourists at this time, since it closed at ten.
She got up and gathered her bearings, then began walking towards where she figured her dorm was. No way was she showing up for work like this.
Cagalli stepped down from the sidewalk, rain drenching her even further, and when she was halfway across, a monstrous screeching, skidding sound reached her ears. She was a deer, caught in the headlights. She twisted her head just in time to see an impossibly bright light shone on her.
Author's Note: Hope you enjoyed the first chapter, please leave a review before you go!