In the previous chapter...

Two weeks of ignoring each other is really not a joke for Cagalli and Athrun.

Disclaimer: You know it more than I do...

Chapter 6: Mothers Knows Best

At the Hibiki household, peace has yet to be distorted.

"What's wrong with you and Athrun, Cagalli? It's very obvious that you're avoiding him!" It was another family 'meeting' started by Kira.

"No I'm not… You're hallucinating again Kira." Cagalli coolly replied.

"Oh really… I'm your classmate and twin brother. I can feel what you feel very often. I think it's a twin thing. But anyway, I know something happened and I won't stop until I found it out! If you won't speak, I'll just go ask my best friend, Athrun." Kira proudly stated and smirked at her very shocked sister.

"So you're best friends now, onee-chan. That's odd. Just a month ago you're hating him for 'extorting' our sister" Cara retorted.

"Well, he's really not that bad. Actually I really like his attitude. He's good in everything but keeps humble about it. He also thought me some new sports' tips especially in soccer. We've become close because of our practices so it's not that odd." Kira retorted back. "So Cagalli, what is it?" turning the attention back to the blonde.

"Okay I'll tell you. I had enough with his extortion two weeks ago. I went wild and jumped from a 3-storey building. The fall caused the bruises and wounds that you keep on bugging me about. Ever since then we never talk or should I say, I never talked to him again. Done!" Cagalli replied quickly turning her head away as she finished.

Everyone was shocked. Extortion is not enough to make you jump from a 3-storey building, right? They could feel there is more to dig from her but they know she don't want to talk about it. Giving her a nod and a reassuring smile, the family proceeds to the dining room for dinner.

Via stopped halfway to look at her daughter and said, "You can talk to me about it anytime. I'm your mother anyway." She flashed a very soothing smile before she continued her walk to the dining room.

Mom… maybe she know what to do about these feelings. I'll talk to her after dinner right away!

At the Zala household, it was very quiet and dark. Living in this large empty mansion was Athrun. They have maids but they are quite afraid with their masters. His father is unsociable so he can't blame them. Every time he went home, it's the same routine every day. A maid will greet him then help him with his things until he got to his room. After that, solitude will surround the mansion, as if he is the only one living there.

His mother used to make this mansion alive with her cheery voice and alluring laughter but that was before she got sick. Until now, his mother never left her bed. But at least she was still alive, right? Athrun would visit her room from time-to-time. But his mother is usually asleep and he knows well that she really needs it more.

But right now, he needs his mother's guidance for this girl he really likes. He hurt her so much. He can still remember those tears in her eyes that fateful night. Her eyes were full of pain, anger and fear. Fear from what, from him? Is he that bad? He's been guilty and regretful everyday because of that.

As he approaches his mother's bed, he was surprised and overwhelmed to see his mother's awake. She smiled at her son and motioned him to sit beside her.

"I can see in your face that there's something bothering you. Oh, is it someone? Do you mind telling it to your mother?" Leonore Zala, Athrun's mother smiled.

"Of course, mom. Well, there's this girl with blonde hair and blazing amber eyes. She is perfect in everyone's eyes. When I first came in our school, I immediately notice her. Ahm… No one can resist that beauty anyway. I just got curious because in all her laughs and smiles, I could feel that something is missing. I tried to look for it by being close to her. She seemed to hate me but didn't show it. It made me want to go closer until that happened after midterm." Athrun paused for a while, thinking on what to tell to his mother.

Leonore just smiled while looking at her son's blushing face.

"Ahm… She has this secret mom and I found it out. She's faking her perfect image to everyone. I used this information to threaten her in doing my school works." Athrun continued with guilt and shame written all over his face.

"Athrun, I understand that you just want to make friends with her but I think what you did is too much. How will she believe that you love her now?" Leonore surprised her son.

"Mom! I didn't tell anything about love yet…" Athrun retorted while blushing furiously.

"Oh, I can't believe I've been stock in this room and missing my only son's puberty." She chuckled. "All I have to say is that go for it son! Just follow your heart. It will lead you to the right way." Leonore added with a serious yet concern look to her son.

"Thank you mom. I'm planning to talk to her and never give her up. I just need someone's push to give me courage and confidence. Thanks for giving me that mom." Athrun smiled to his mother, full of confidence and hope.

"That's good to hear. Good luck Athrun to your lady." Leonore smile was followed by multiple coughs. "I'm sorry Athrun, I kind of feel my medicines are taking effects. If you don't mind, I'll rest for a while."

She excused herself to sleep.

"Sure mom. Sleep well and get well soon. I love - "

"Tell that to that girl." Lenore cut her son off and gave him a heartening smile. Athrun could only smile back.

Bowing down his head and bidding his farewell, he left his mom's room cheerfully. "This time, I'll do it the right way. I won't accept 'no' for an answer." He thought to himself with burning determination in his heart.

Meanwhile…

"Thank you mom! I knew you would understand me." Cagalli exclaimed while bear hugging Via.

"It was nothing. It's really obvious anyway." Via chuckled as she watch her daughter blushing widely.

I wonder how I will tell it to him. But I swear, I will surely do it tomorrow!

R&R people