I made sure I type this one today.. after I get busy with tons of work. Darn. Anyway, hope you enjoy this chapter and thanks for the support.
Oh, and to XiAoZRayZz yeah, Nick likes Cagalli.. but not in the kind of intimate likeness… sort of just fond of her. Guess that should explain it. Hehe and to masaya, yeah well.. I'll try getting to that part asap. Woohoo! I am so in love with Athrun and Cagalli!
Disclaimer: Again, I do not own gundam seed..
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The Art of Love chapter 4
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Splatter some paint of happiness
"That is so you Athrun Zala, you finally converse with a girl and take her out on a date.." Lacus was cut off. "It's not a date!" Athrun spat out. "—And you, didn't even ask her name." Lacus continued as if not hearing Athrun's cry of protest.
"Lame, Lame, Lame…" Kira chuckled. "Guys, you're not helping.. I'm supposed to be doing work now." Athrun hoped they would stop teasing him even for a second, he pleaded. "Don't go changing the subject Mr. Zala, this is your future we are talking about." Lacus glared at him sounding like his demanding-and-ever-knowing-what's-best-for-his-kid-father.
"Wha—What! It's not like I'm going to get married to her!" Athrun jerked from where he is sitting and blushed furiously. "I did not say that silly. I'm just saying that how do you keep in touch with her if you didn't get anything?" Lacus slapped Athrun on the shoulders lightly. "I think we should go Lacus, Athrun's just about had enough of these pressing issues on him." Kira grinned after noticing that his friend was almost in the verge of tears. He took Lacus by the arm and led her smoothly out of Athrun's office.
Cagalli sighed and opened her chocolate pops plastic bag. She took about 2-3 pieces and chugged it into her mouth. "Sigh.. Besides getting addicted to you, I think I'm getting fat around the sides too." She sighed. "I think it is time for me to cut back on you my friend." She looked at the piece of chocolate she was holding. The trip to the grocery this coming week and the following days would have to be cancelled.
Athrun sat back on his chair. He glanced at his clock which read: 3:00pm. 2 hours from now, he would be leaving his office and in the confines of his comfy apartment. He looked at a certain bag he just brought with him from morning sun earlier that day. His face softened as he grabbed the said bag and opened it, revealing the small spheroid chocolates inside. He remembered a particular blonde girl who first threatened him and then banged on him just to get hold of the said chocolates. He chuckled at the memory, and was much more amused when she turned from a raging bull to a friendly deer and even shared to him her chocolates telling him to make his life exciting from now on.
He shook his head and took a bite out of the chocolate. "Maybe, I'll start doing just that." He smiled and waited for dismissal.
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"Maybe it wasn't a good idea to tease Athrun that much. He was silent all throughout the day." Kira looked at his girlfriend before turning on the engine of his car. "Oh pish posh, he was silent but didn't you see the way he beamed? Even the girls in the office who are so fond of him noticed the difference." Lacus looked back at Kira. "They always notice something about Athrun. They weren't given the title: 'Zala fanclub' for nothing. " Kira tiredly sighed. "Well, I still say he was much happier today. And you know Athrun, you have to literally push him in to some things he's never done before for him to get into it." Lacus finished.
"Hey Kira had a tiring day? So, how'd I do?" Cagalli greeted her brother as soon as he entered the apartment. Kira scanned the place, which was other than being flooded with lights, was sparkling clean. "I gotta hand it to you, you did a mighty great job." Kira smiled and slouched down on the sofa. "I'd better. It took a whole day for me to do this… plus a bribe to fulfill." Cagalli sat down too.
"It's a tiring day, you got that right." Kira placed his hand on his forehead. "Tell me about it. Hey, I noticed you have a balcony… can I use that?" Cagalli reached over to grab the remote. "What for?" kira looked at her. "Well… I'm just going to use it as a kind of like a studio for this project I'm working on. It'll only for a month or so." Cagalli pleaded. "Oh… yeah… right, I forgot you paint. Sure, just don't mess it around much. I still want to have my tea there by the end of the month." Kira slouched back again. Cagalli hugged him.
"Hey… Wha—" Kira blushed. "Thanks Kira! Don't worry, I won't mess it up, and what's with the end of the month thing?" Cagalli released Kira and took a bite out of her egg sandwich. "I'm going to work non-stop until Lacus' concert and that includes no tea time for awhile." Kira stood up and straightened himself. "I'll be off to sleep… don't stay up too late."
"Yes sir!" Cagalli gave yet another mock salute. Kira shut the door as she continued to watch TV.
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"okay.. I don't know what I'm doing here but… Yeah…I'm here for the chocolates… Yeah that's it! It's not like I'm expecting her" Athrun stood in front of the grocery. The ladies who worked there kept glaring at him. He heard one say: "Eee! He's Zala, One of the owners of YZ productions/company? OMG! He's so young and handsome."
Athrun sighed and continued walking. He can't hide the fact that people recognize them now. He and Kira were recently featured in TIME magazine's the rich and the young besides the fact that Kira is Lacus' boyfriend who's also been featured there as a young, rich and popular singer/actress.
He finally arrived at the aisle and for the first time saw a lot of choco pops boxes. He chuckled at the idea of the blonde girl not yet there to raid the whole stuff. He took one, and then looked around. It was only when he was already paying at the counter that he realized she wasn't there. He frowned and left the grocery on his way to work.
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Cagalli finished up her rounds at the diner later that day and decided to enjoy the rest of it by strolling around in the park. She might even strike an idea for her project while doing that. Saying goodbye to Millie, she left and took with her, her overcoat and purse.
Athrun wasn't getting anywhere, he sighed. He seemed to have no interest with the chocolate he just acquired hours ago as it sat there, unopened. He twirled his pen on his fingers and wondered what to do after. Of course he was done with business today and thought of doing some more but had second thoughts about that one.
Kira and Lacus peeked inside his office while letting out a huge sigh. Athrun looked up to find the couple. "Hey Athrun, want to go out?" Kira smiled and he slowly advent to his friend. "Lacus decided that we should take a break now that e finally finished with the sponsors… and since the promotions is not anymore our job."
"Yeah… I'm glad we finally finished the negotiations. So, you're sure to leave the job to others?" Athrun asked. "Sure it's not like were the only staff in this company. And we own this place for gosh sakes." Kira laughed. "Oh, yeah… I forgot." Athrun blushed. "So, where to?" He stood up and took his coat.
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It's been 2 weeks and a half after Athrun's encounter with a certain blonde-haired girl whose name he has yet to know. However, she doesn't seem to be coming back at the grocery. And Athrun felt like not buying anymore. He sighed; everything was going smoothly at the company. Kira and Lacus were able to spend much time together because of that. But him, he can't seem to think of other things that could entertain him other than working his head off.
It's not like he really wanted to see her. He just wanted to thank her. Yeah, that's it, thank her for the chocolates? LAME.
"He shrugged off that thought and walked towards the park. It was after all a Sunday morning; he might as well enjoy it.
Then, as if answering his thoughts and his prayers,(?) he spotted a familiar blonde hair in a corner. He stopped, and quickly thought of what to tell her when he approaches her.
"It's finally her. Great, what should I say?"
"Hey!" He blurted out. 'Okay, that wasn't expected, but better than nothing' he thought.
The amber-eyed girl looked up at the person who stood in front of her as she was tying her shoelaces. Emerald orbs met Amber ones.
"It's him." Cagalli whispered to herself.
(Nyay! Thanks for the reviews.. hehehe. Oh and Hagumi-chan thanks.. Eventually they will know who's who and what their connection is with each other.. and I guarantee that it will be quite messy... thanks for the support.
