Author's notes: This is the 2nd part of this Valentine's AC story!

This is not the confession which many of you expected. Hehe... It is already past Valentine's Day and after the party. Athrun has not confessed to Cagalli yet.

FYI, this fic will be left until Valentine's Day next year which means that it will only be updated on February 14, 2008. The confession will come then! (Most probably since it will be the last year of high school for the gang.)

I may add some chapters here and there if I have the time. I just had an idea pop into my head for an extra chapter! But please remember, if you want the confession, it will only be on Valentine's Day next year! I'm sort of allowing the flow of time in this fic to be the same as ours.

Anyway, please enjoy this chapter and please review!

Thanks to all my reviewers! Please continue to review and be patient!

Happy Lunar New Year to all the Chinese in the world!

Disclaimer: I do not own Gundam Seed/Destiny or any of its characters.

The Meaning Behind

Cagalli sat at her bedroom table and smiled contentedly. The left-hand side of the table stood a prominent vase. It held an entire bunch of bright yellow sunflowers, expressing their radiance fully under the rays of sunlight which managed to escape from the outside to pour into the blonde girl's room.

Cagalli isn't really a flowers person. She feels that flowers are a bit too girly for her. However, she loves sunflowers, especially on Valentine's Day. She gently stroked a petal before breaking out into a goofy smile again. She knew it was impossible, but she hoped that the flowers would not wither and fade away. Her gaze lingered on the sunflowers which seemed to be trying to show off their brilliance to the entire world. She wanted to take in the moment for as long as she could.

Cagalli loved Valentine's Day although for sixteen years of her life, she had no significant other to share her joy with. On this day, she felt especially loved, and this year was no exception. The dazzling sunflowers seemed to be smiling at her, and she smiled back at them. Every year, on February 14, her parents and Kira, would all get her big bunch of sunflowers. She could not remember when this tradition was started, but it seemed to have commenced when Kira came home with a stalk of the yellow plant on Valentine's Day and gave it to her in front of their parents.

"It's because they remind me of you!" Kira told her with a big goofy smile gracing his young features.

Cagalli chuckled at the memory. She remembered she was entranced by the sunflower too. Her gaze then shifted to the right end of the table, where a solitary tulip stood. It was a deep but bright orange and it worked well together with the bright sunflowers to bring out their joyful sheen.

Just at that moment, there was a knocking on Cagalli's room door.

"Cagalli, I brought you some cake. May I come in?"

"Come in Kira!" Cagalli replied as the door slowly opened to reveal a purple-eyed brunette.

"Here's some chocolate cake!" Kira said and put it in front of Cagalli on her table. He took a glance at her table.

"Do you like the sunflowers?" Kira asked.

"I always have. Thank you Kira!" Cagalli smiled at him.

"Anything for my sister." Kira replied. Then he caught sight of the orange tulip near him. "Did Athrun give you this?"

"Oh yes! The tulip is from Athrun. How did you know?" Cagalli queried.

"Oh! Err…Err…He sort of…told me…yeah…" Kira said hastily.

"You two have been the best of friends for a long time." Cagalli stated. "And did you know! Athrun gave me something else!" she let out excitedly. "There!" Cagalli pointed to a glass shelf.

"Athrun gave me that crystal tulip too!" Cagalli continued. "It's so beautiful! Athrun is not only good at making Toriis and Haros, but also stuff like this! You know how clumsy I am which such delicate stuff so I put it on the glass where it will be safe! It also looks beautiful there right?" she commented proudly.

Kira allowed his eyes to linger on the crystal tulip which was reflecting the seven colours of light in it. It was really a sight to behold. Kira knew how much time and effort Athrun had put into it, and it was all just for his sister.

"I wonder why he does not have a girlfriend yet." Cagalli said. "He is smart and handsome, athletic, kind, popular, rich and everything else a girl wants. Or is it because his standards are too high?"

Kira gave his twin sister a glance before letting out an inaudible sigh. "Perhaps he will tell you someday Cagalli. I'm going downstairs now. Bring the plate and the fork down when you are done ok?"

"Ok!" Cagalli answered and Kira left her room, leaving her to admire the shining crystal tulip once again.

Kira gently closed the door behind him. He knew from a tender age that his best friend was in love with his sister. Everyone else knew too, except the main character Cagalli. He knew Athrun would make Cagalli happy and sincerely wished that both of them would find true happiness together.

"Athrun has already told you who he loves, Cagalli." Kira whispered to himself. "The tulip; it is a declaration of his love for you."

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