Another chapter. Whoosh... this took a long time to make, but the good news is, that Athrun is finally introduced. Yay! I noticed that there were view problems with my previous chapter... so hopefully thats fixed now. Also I have changed the title from 'A Highschool Life' to "I love you not" to get some more intrest in this fic. I'm hoping to get a bit more reviews for this chapter.
Anyways, I hope you like it and PLEASE review!
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The next week had past fast, alot faster then Cagalli had realized. On the second day of school she found out that Mia had dumped Yuna and had since then not shown up to school. Kira had several large bruises on his arms and back from Cagalli's brutal punishment for being stupid, so for the remainder of the week and the next week he wore long sleeved shirts in 25 degree weather to save himself the embarrassment. Track practices started up after school three times a week. Classes went fine with little homework which gave Cagalli more time to explore her new living area. The city itself was quite big, but easy to navigate. Since her father was rarely home she basically lived and managed the apartment by herself. Which wasn't hard with cheques coming in the mail, weekly from her dad so she could afford buying the groceries and whatnot. Before she new it was the Monday morning of the track meet.
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6am Monday the 19th of September. Track Meet
"Urgh… Why do we have to be up so damned early for a track meet that doesn't even start until 9:30" Cagalli said as she looked over at her clock . Slowly she dragging her self to the bathroom to clean up for the big day ahead of her. Walking out to the kitchen she looked around for something she could eat for lunch. Tossing a few things into her lunch bag, and pocketing some cash just in case. She mentally went over the list of things she'd need for the day. After finishing everything she noticed that she had some time to spare. Taking a seat by the window, she looked down at the bustling traffic below. Who knew so many people would be up at this hour. The sun could be seen above the all the city buildings, painting the sky various colours of red and yellows.
"Looks like its going to be a good day" she said, looking up at the cloudless sky. Sighing,she looked down at her watch, only to notice that it was almost 7am now. "Guess I should get going" she said to no one in particular.
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Arriving at the school, she noticed it looked quite different from when there were people crowding the front of it. Now that there was no one there you could see the gardens lined the edges of the school. Walking in through the main door she noticed that almost all of the track team was already there.
"Ah, Cagalli, you're just in time. The bus will be here any moment." The teacher said as she checked something off on her clipboard. Not bothering to respond, the blonde simply took out her iPod and listened to music.
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Hopping off the bus she followed the team to their bleachers that were specifically indicated "Seed High School". Dropping all her stuff, she looked back down at her watch. It was now 8:32am. It was still another hour before any events started up, and another hour after that before she was up to race in the women's 100m dash. Taking advantage of the free time, she simply took a seat at the top of the bleachers and zoned out.
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Amber eyes slowly blinked as bright light shone in her eyes, causing her to raise a hand to block out the glare. Suddenly sitting bolt upright as she remembered were she was at. Quickly looking down at her watch she was relieve to see that it was only 10 am. Only a half an hour before her first event was up. Standing up she quickly stretched, before turning her attention to the field, where several runners were lining up for the next race.
"Last call for Men's 200m dash, I repeat, Last call for men's 200m dash." Came the booming voice of the speakers. Several minutes later a shot was sounded, and the race was started. Though it didn't take to all long, it was over within seconds. "In first place we have Nojima Kenji from Zaft High School, followed by Shinn Asuka in second from Destiny High School! Next up is women's 100m dash, so all runners please report to the field, I repeat all contestants in the women's 100m dash, please report to the field immediately"
"Hey coach, my race is up already?" Cagalli said looking down at her watch again. "Its only 10am"
"Yeah, I know, but there ahead of schedule, so suit up and get on the field." The coach said, not even looking up from her clipboard. Within minutes Cagalli was waiting on the field for the remaining contestants. As the last person lined up on the starting line the starter quickly went over the rules and guidelines, before quickly taking his place at the side line. Immediately, everyone crouched down and waited for the starting shot to be fire.
BANG!
The race was off with a quick start, before you knew it the ending of the race was coming to an end. Cagalli could see a blurred brown figure in the lane beside her, keeping the same pace as her. It was going to be a close race. Pushing herself to the limit she picked up her pace, only to see that the other did the same. Crossing the finish line the blonde slowly came to a stop.
"And it's a photo finish for the women's 100 meter dash! Time to see what the judges say to that!" the Announcer boomed overhead.
"Hey, good race" said a brown haired girl. As she approached Cagalli.
"Hello…" Cagalli said, as she immediately recognized that this was person who had been on par with her.
"The name is Shiho Hahnenfuss, I'm with Destiny High." She said extending a hand.
" Cagalli Yula Athha, Nice to meet you" she said, shaking her hand briskly.
"The judges have decided! The winner of the women's is….'dramatic wait'… Cagalli Attha! From Seed High School , Congrats. Honorable mention going to Shiho Hahnenfuss with Destiny High School who place close behind in second. Good job girls. Next up is Men's 1000m race, I repeat next up in men's 1000m race. All racers please report to the field." Heading back to her schools bleachers, she quickly took her seat back on the top bleacher, ignoring everyone's praise.
"Only four more races before lunch" she said cheerfully to herself, as she took another quick glance at her watch. Taking a little bit of time she watched the current race at hand. By the looks of it, the race was almost over, as all the runners started to make a mad dash for the finish line. Quickly losing interest in the race at hand. She turned her attention back to her iPod.
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(N/A - soooo much time skipping this chapter )
"Finally! Its lunch time she said as she ran back over to grab some cash for the canteen. For her last four races she had all mange to qualify for the all of them.
"Good work so far, Attha" the coach said as she looked up from her clipboard. Probably getting really to leave to go else where for lunch. "Your up in the first race after lunch in the women's 100m huddles, so don't dawdle around, your to be back here, 10minutes before your race, you hear me?" she said sternly.
"Yeah, got it coach" the blonde said as she took off down a path leading the canteen. Slowing down to a fairly fast paced walked she began to look around at the surroundings. Since it was now fall, everything was painted pretty colours of red, yellow and orange making everything appear to be glowing. Upon being distracted by the scenery she failed to see that she was about to collide with someone.
CRASH !!!
"Hey! Watch wh -"the blonde had starter to say but quickly got cut off by the person she had walked into
"Watch were your going dumbass!" came the brutal reply from a young black haired male with red eyes.
"Wait! You -!" the blonde seethe as she stood back up and glared at the raven haired teen who was now storming off in the opposite direction. A pair of red headed girls following close behind him.
"Sorry about that, he isn't usually like that" said another person with midnight hair and emerald eyes. "He's just in a bad mood 'cause he hasn't place first in any of his races" he said as he watched the figure retreat into the distance.
"Oh, so that's where I saw him before." Cagalli thought as she remembered some of the races she had watched throughout the day. "Wasn't his name Shinn or something" not really putting much though into remembering his name.
"You okay?" the blue haired male said, as he noticed the blonde eyes were become unfocused, from her being lost in thought.
"Huh, Yeah?" she said, noticing that the stranger was still there.
"Nothing…oh! Allow me to introduce my self" he said realizing that he had yet to do so. "I'm Athrun Zalal"
"Cagalli Attha" she said, partly distracted since she was quickly trying to find a way to get away from the current situation. Her lunch break was already short enough because of her coach, and she didn't need little things like this to make it any shorter. "Hey, listen… I have to get to the canteen before the line gets too long… I'll seeya around" she said, running off before another thing could be said.
"Great, the line is huge!" the blonde exclaimed as she saw the huge line curl around every possible corner. "Guess I get to eat and run, hopefully the coach won't kill me." She thought as she took a place in line, looking at her watch in the process.
"45 minutes later"
"All racers for women's 100m huddles, please report to the field immediately, I repeat All racers for women's 100m huddles, please report to the field "
"Dammit all!" the blonde cursed. She was late, and there were still at least 20 people in the line a head of her before she even ordered. "This sucks!" Cagalli thought as she made a mad dash back to her schools bleachers. After quickly suiting but and getting an earful from the coach, she was out on the field in seconds flat. She could feel her stomach growl in protest as she took her place on the starting line. As the last student took there spot on the starting the line, everyone quickly took there positions.
"BANG!"
The race was off with a quick start. Before you knew it the race was half over. Cagalli knew it was important to keep all focus on the race at hand but her mind kept drifting back to her hunger.
"Just great…" she thought impatiently as she focused her eyes straight ahead at the finish line. Suddenly her eye caught on something blue, causing her to turn her head ever so slightly. Within seconds she found her self crashing into the next huddle, and skidding against the ground at an amazing speed. The last thing she remembered was the voice of someone asking for a medic as her vision became blurred.
"Several hours later"
Amber eyes slowly blinked as they quickly adjusted to her surroundings. She found herself sitting on a cot like bed what was probably in a tent, from the looks of it. Realization suddendly hit her hard, as she sat bolt upright remembering what had happened.
"Ah, I see you awake" said a familiar voice. The sudden voice caused the blonde to snap her attention in the general area.
"It's him again" the blonde thought as her eyes landed on the blue haired man she had met earlier today. "What are you doing here?"
"Uh? I'm volunteering as a medic, what else?" he said, setting down the book he was reading.
"Maybe you're competing?" the blonde retorted defensively.
"And just how would that explain why I'm here" he shot back, equally defensive. Cagalli was dumbfounded, she had nothing to say back for once in here life. Deciding that it was time to leave, she swiftly swung her legs over the side of the cot.
" I'd take it easy if I were you" Athrun said, now standing up as he noticed the blonde was about to 'attempt' to stand up.
"I'll be fine" she said, pushing herself onto two legs steadily. Everything appeared to be fine, complete undamaged from the hard fall. That was all proven wrong when she went to take a step, as a searing shock of pain shot up though her leg. The immediant shock of pain causing the blonde to lose her balance, sending her once again crashing to the ground, or not. In mid air, she felt something catch her shoulders. A long sec passed before Cagalli had realized what happened.
"I told you, you should take it easy"Athrun said in a 'tsking' manner.
"S-Sorry" Cagalli stuttered as she quickly remained her balance. "I'll be going now" she said, as she managed to walk away almost perfectly, accept for a small limp. Making her way, back to her school's bench, she quickly glanced behind her to make sure she wasn't being followed.
"Ah, Cagalli… you're right on time. The last race just finished. Pack everything up and be on the bus in 15minutes. Or else your finding your own way home" the coach said as she stuff her clipboard into a duffle bag, not the least bit worried about Cagalli's injuries.
"You okay Cagalli? You don't look to well…" stated one of the girls as the blonde walked past them to gather her stuff.
"What do you mean?" the blonde said, wondering what she had meant by that.
"Your right red… you sure your okay?" she said worriedly.
"Yeah, I'm fine" Cagalli said, simply brushing off the topic, like it was nothing. After the girl left, Cagalli brought her hand to her forehead. It was surprisingly warm.
"What the…" the blonde said slightly confused, as she shouldered her bag to go catch the bus.
Theres another chapter for you guys. Hope you liked it cause it took along time to right, not to mention alot of effort ... If you did indeed like this chapter, I encourage you to review. The more reviews I get the faster my hands type, thus the faster I update. I was hoping to get atleast 10 reviews per chapter for this fic. but from the results of my last chapter, I doubt that'll happen... but there no harm in trying, right?
Anyway, heres a small preview from the next chapter. Cagalli gets a wilded surprize when she returns to school the next day. As things seem to get a whole lot more intresting, her friends all think its one great joke. After taking so much ridiculousness, she finally finds the perfect person to unleash it on.
Hrm... I wonder what will happen here... :D
Thanks for reading, please stay tune for the next chap.
- Tas
(Sorry for any typos and whatnots)
