The reviews last time made me happy. I'm glad everyone liked chapter 20… hmmmm… everybody seemed to like Yzak-tachi around. Don't worry; you guys will be seeing a lot of them from now on, so back to business.
Let's start it with a wad of feedback list.
3fi-Pina3- Yesh.. Athrun is a real genuine boyfriend and husband! I agree with you, if only guys are like him. Heehee. Thanks, glad you liked the chapter.
Cara410 – Thank you. I'm glad you liked it. Don't worry, here's the update for you!
Celle666- heehee. You've been waiting foe them to be together weren't you? Thanks, glad you liked it.
Hagumi – Hagumi-chan I know that Korean drama you are talking about. It's called stairway to heaven right? Hehe. Fortunately for Cagalli, she won't end up blind in this one. She will go to the doctor for a check up but nothing serious. After all, the car didn't hit her hard; she hit herself on the pole while trying to avoid it. Hehe Btw, I made Yuuna gay here so he's a good designer no matter how rude and obnoxious he is.
Lac-le – Here's an update. Thanks, I'm glad you adored the chapter.
Kagally – Wow, I'm glad I made your day. Yeah, updates really make someone's day right? It works for me too. I'm sure you'll do fine with your homework. Goodluck! Thanks for R&R.
Mrs. Radcliffe 13 – Thanks. Me too, I liked the spinning part so much.
Cagalliyulaathha – Jealousy will soon strike Athrun. We don't want Cagalli to be the only feeling it right? Hehe Meer and Yuuna would be budging in but not much. Thanks for R&R!
Hades.Throne.Heiress – Hehe. I'm not Chinese, although I haven't seen the Chinese version of hitting two birds in one stone. I would like to see it. Hehe
HotaruZala- Hotaru-chan! Oooh. This is one of those rare reviews from you. Wow. I'm so honored! Have you seen the drawing yet? Is it any good? I'm more excited with that than anything else! Haha! You liked the carrying part too? It is rather cute. Thanks!
The Angel's Princess – Thank you. Hmm. I don't know if Cagalli would tell even if she did promise that to herself.. She's is quite the stubborn girl.
KiraLacus4ever- Thanks. Yes, they are back to normal ladies and gentlemen… but there will be lots of trouble coming in soon! Yeah, I made Lacus like that because its no use for her ranting about it, you know about her designs and stuff. Athrun is going crazy but Cagalli doesn't really mind since he's crazy about her. Hehe Anyway, thanks again hope you like this one too.
MeowMeow- Yes. They are closer than ever. Hmm. You have a lot of questions I see. But I would gladly answer them for you. ; Athrun is a business partner of Kira. But just because Kira often stresses about the job and and acts all bossy and stuff doesn't mean he's higher than him. Athrun really just likes to slack off a bit now that Cagalli is around. I remember mentioning that Athrun wasn't like that before. And about Kira stressing? He would because he handles his very own girlfriend. And everybody wants everything to be perfect for their loved one. Athrun being head of the production department would be explained in this chapter. ; Hmm. 'tralala' is a silly expression when one expresses happiness. It doesn't have to mean anything. It's in the same concept as 'haha' when you are laughing only in a sing-song manner. I hope I answered all of it. Thanks for R&R.
Ticky.tacky.toey – I like your pen name, it's cute. Anyway, I'm glad you liked the idea of Cagalli being a fashion designer. Even though in this story, it isn't her forte, she is still good at it. There will be more GSD characters here. But they will all come out as secondary casts. I want to focus on original and small amount of characters only. Thanks for R&R!
zXia0RayZz- Their lips didn't brush with each other at all. Athrun's kiss was slightly NEAR her lips. Almost kissing her if she turned some more. I've been getting a lot of questions on Athrun's sanity. Fortunately he isn't crazy yet. ;
Cari-Akira – For you, an update! ; I'm glad you liked the carrying part too. I admit, I also like that one. Yeah, it was a sad start… But they're back on track anyway. And will be getting better on the way. I hope. Hehe
I'm in chapter 21 and there's still no kiss… but the almost kissing part also gave out its own goose pimple effect. ;
Nuki – hmm. Thanks. I'll be talking to you in person anyway about this stuff. So I don't think I need to place it up here anymore. Hehe.
Risingsundynasty – Thanks. Glad you liked it. Thanks for the R&R!
Minerva's cradle – dood. Hmmm. I already emailed you my feedback. And it's a wee bit long. So… I guess that exempts you too. But of course, I won't forget to announce how thankful I am that you like and R&R the chapter. ; Keep in touch.
Kagally – Thank you. Here's an update!
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Sorry for the long feedback. I just need to thank each and every one of you. I am very grateful for your support. Because of that, I am inspired to do more.
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The Art of Love – chapter 21
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Recap:
Athrun finally placed Cagalli down when she threatened to poke the daylights out of his eyes.
She breathed in a little and then out, then fixed her shirt and pants while Athrun watched her interestingly.
She turned to him and smiled. He smiled back, and then she punched him.
Athrun winced a bit and looked back at the fierce blonde. "What in whatever's name was that for?!!" She bellowed. Other passengers who caught her going into 'kill mode' did not anymore attempt to ride the elevator thus making it completely theirs.
"I was just happy." Athrun chuckled. "What's wrong with that?"
"Happy people don't just pick up and swirl random persons around!" Cagalli flushed as she tried to catch her breath. "But you're not just any random person. You're Cagalli… And I want to carry you because I'm happy." Athrun teased.
Cagalli sighed in defeat. "You're… You're just plain crazy." She coughed. 'Crazy but gorgeous actually.'
"Cagalli… We've been worried to death… or rather I've been worried to death when you went missing for 2 days… and learning that you got run over and stuff…" Athrun looked at her with sad eyes. "And seeing you okay and all… is enough to make me happy and go tralala." He finished.
Cagalli blushed and then laughed. "D-did you just say 'tralala'?"
Then it was Athrun's turn to blush. "Well.. yeah… what's wrong with that?"
Cagalli laughed even harder. "Corporate men don't say 'tralala…'"
Athrun smiled at her, she is very unpredictable. And he thought to himself, 'yes they do… especially when they are in love.'
The Elevator soon reached the ground floor. And before its doors opened, Athrun bravely took Cagalli's hand and whispered to her ear: "I'm so glad; you're here back beside me."
Cagalli turned to look at him as the hairs on her back stood up at the sudden contact. And as she did so, Athrun gave her a small peck on the cheeks, at least an inch closer to her lips.
Both looked at each other, stunned. Athrun didn't expect that kiss in the cheek to be almost on the lips. But because Cagalli turned her head at the same time, it happened. "Sorry." Cagalli stammered and brushed it off away as hard as she could. "Let's go. I'm starving." She freed her hand from his grip and quickly paced in front of him, as she slowly tried to calm her raging heartbeat.
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That's Life
A stroke……….
…… A flick of the wrist………..
……….those delicate fingers……….
………slowly drowning in a cold blue liquid.
"What are you doing?" Athrun snapped back to reality. Cagalli slapped her hand on the canvass and casually wiped the paint clad hand on it.
"I'm hand painting wise guy. You've been standing there for what- 20 minutes? And that brain of yours took its sweet time to understand what I'm doing." She chuckled and turned around to look at him.
Athrun chuckled back. He had been admiring her for the past 20 minutes that he didn't care or even dawned on him whatever she was doing. All he knows is that when she moves, everything seemed to go in a slow motion kind of way.
The amber-eyed young woman continued wiping her hand on the canvass, at least that's what he thought it looked like. He then approached her, happily dipping his own fingers on some yellow paint- which reminds him of her beautiful golden locks.
He positioned himself behind her; Cagalli on the other hand is totally oblivious as to what he is doing as she even hummed in accordance to her painting.
And then it happened.
Blue is suddenly invaded by yellow handprints making the mixed paint turn into green.
Cagalli's eyes widened as the intruders' hand smeared the paint all over the canvass. She glared at Athrun as the blue-haired boy linked and grinned. He then cupped Cagalli's cheek as he leaned over to place a soft kiss on her forehead.
As expected, she blushed hard, forgetting the fact that Athrun had smeared yellow paint on her face in the process- well almost forgot that is.
"Athrun you freak! Look at what you've done!" Cagalli bellowed as she slightly pushed him, placing blue handprints on his shirt. He stared at it for awhile and then looked at Cagalli with glint in his eyes.
"I-I'm sorry…" Cagalli stammered and tried to wipe it off but failed. "That was my favorite shirt. You're so gonna pay for that." Athrun grinned and pounced on her making them both tumble and Cagalli scream in surprise.
"A-Athrun.. stop! S-Stop!" Cagalli gasped and laughed as Athun tickled away, adding yellow blotches of paint on her face and her porcelain skin. He too got an equal amount of paint on him as the blonde girl struggled to get away from his clutches.
"What's the racket in here?" Kira opened the door violently and gasped at the scene before him. "Cagalli! Athrun!"
Cagalli stood up and pushed Athrun away from her. Kira's brows furrowed as he stormed in and pointed at the destruction in his beautiful balcony. "You promised you would keep this place spic and span!"
Cagalli and Athrun quickly pointed to each other and declared in unison: "It's her/his fault!" Cagalli pouted. "I was minding my own business. He came about ruining my painting." She said as she pointed violently at her canvass.
"I don't see anything wrong with it." Kira frowned and then looked at the canvass to Cagalli. Cagalli stammered. "Wha-what?" She then turned around to look at the painting. Her supposed to be 'ruined' painting. Athrun chuckled, and to her surprise, the strokes made were quite beautiful than what she did at first.
"That can't be possible." Cagalli choked.
"Well… I guess there is an artist in me." Athrun proudly chuckled. Cagalli glared back at him and scoffed. Kira on the other hand smiled a bit and then coughed.
"Now that you two are fulfilled on whatever it is that fulfilled you, would you mind cleaning up here?" He looked at the two. "Oh, and clean yourselves too. You're a mess!" He chuckled and then turned around to leave.
The couple looked at each other and blushed. Indeed, they were quite a mess with paint all over their faces and clothes. "Look at you, you look horrid!" Cagalli chuckled. Athrun raised an eyebrow and chuckled back. "Well you're not that pleasant looking either."
The blonde-haired woman pouted and snatched her canvass, completely ignoring the midnight-haired guy. "Hey… look… I meant you're just full of paint… I didn't mean that you're ugly or anything." Athrun explained as he held on to her shoulders.
Cagalli looked back at him. "What? Just shut up and help me clean up."
"I thought you were ma.. Oh never mind. Where do I put this one Cagalli?" Athrun held on to a jar of brushes soaked in paint thinner. "Oh that… J.." Cagalli cut short as she slammed on to the floor without notice.
"Oh God! Cagalli!" Athrun dropped the jar and made his way to the girl now slumped on the floor, still breathing but not moving. "Cagalli!" He gently shook her.
"What's going on in he-- Cagalli!" Kira ran towards the two. "What happened?" He inquired. "I don't know. She just fell…" Athrun decided to carry her to the couch as Kira went to get some water and some ammonia.
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"How is she?" Lacus came inside Cagalli's room where Kira and Athrun sat worried. "She's fine. Thank God for that. But we still don't know what happened. With all that ammonia I used, she didn't even budge." Kira sighed and took Lacus' coat as the pink-haired pop princess looked at Cagalli.
"You'd better take her to the hospital. She's pale… And we need to know what happened to her." Lacus looked at Athrun. "Will you take her Athrun?"
"Huh? Oh.. sure!" Athrun jolt up and took Cagalli into his arms carefully.
"I'll assist you. I'll go take my car." Kira hurriedly took his keys and his jacket with him. Lacus followed suit and signaled Athrun to go too.
"It's just stress."
The doctor finally said. "Tell her to try to get some sleep. She looks like she hasn't taken one. What does she do anyway?" The doctor inquired, Athrun looked at the man and scratched the back of his head. "She's an artist…"
"She's currently working on my costumes doctor. I am to blame for that." Lacus cut in and heaved out a sigh. Kira came inside with her with guilt on his face. "No, it's me… I gave her that job."
"Shut it. No one's to blame. I accepted that job… and I'll finish it. Athrun's also lacking some sleep you know." Cagalli butt in as soon as she regained consciousness. "Oh good, you're awake. Here, take this 3 times a day and drink lots of water to hydrate you." The doctor gave her a list of her medicines and bid them goodbye.
Athrun approached her to help her stand up. "Let's go home. I'm sorry I worried you guys… There won't be a next time for this." Cagalli smiled. Lacus hugged her and apologized and Cagalli told her to not worry about it.
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'pop! Pop! Pop!'
"yay!! Three cheers for us!!" Cagalli giggled as she popped the last party popper out of its container, confetti filled the place getting tangled on their hair and body. Athrun sat down and poured some sodas in their glasses.
It was approximately 2 days before Lacus' concert. Lacus and Kira were busy right now with other preparations so they weren't able to join their little celebration. It was a hectic month/weeks but the couple finally managed to finish Lacus' costume designs and they already took it for Lacus' approval and then into the sewing department.
"Hey athrun… Do you mind if I ask you one thing?" Cagalli turned to the midnight haired man beside her. Athrun glanced back at her and nodded. "Yeah. Anything."
"You're Kira's business partner right? You two are like… the boss around here.." Cagalli sipped some soda. "Go on…" Athrun nodded. "So why did you have to take the production head position? Isn't that lowering your position or something?" The blonde finished.
Athrun looked at her in awe, he didn't expect for her to question that after, but what the heck, might as well say it.
"My position didn't change really. I'm still Kira's partner, I just wanted to take that job since well… Yuuna abandoned it." Athrun chuckled. "Yeah right."" Cagalli snorted back, making Athrun chuckle come more.
"Okay, I wanted to try something new… And that I have thought of it before, you know, YOU working in this company and in this department. And you did." Athrun smiled sweetly. Cagalli raised an eyebrow as she took a new can of soda to replace her empty one. "What have I working here got to do with you taking the position?"
"I wanted to work side by side with you. I wanted to know how you work and experience the same thing with you." The blunette finally said, thus making Cagalli's face turn hot and the atmosphere a bit mushy.
Cagalli frowned. "Aw cut it out. Here I am asking a serious question and you bust it out with a sick sweet line that is obviously ripped off from a sappy movie. Fun's over. I have some miscellaneous things to do." The amber-eyed woman stood up and cleaned the place before taking her sketchpads again.
"Aw Cagalli, I wasn't joking. See, as soon as you finish your job with the designs, I also leave this position. I'm telling the truth." Athrun followed her. "I said fun's over. God, you acted very well back then with that pale face of yours when Kira 'introduced' us. Not funny, you and Kira are such pranksters. But you know me; I'm not going to go all emotional about that." Cagalli scoffed. Athrun gave up, such stubborn woman really.
"Well, I'll be off…."
"Wait. I want to help you with your exhibit if you don't mind." Athrun approached her. "Great, now everyone knows and wants to butt in." Cagalli thought. But what was she thinking? It was Athrun offering her some help, she should be at least grateful. "Sure." She came.
"Great. Here." Athrun handed her a huge book about the sights of the world. "I got it months ago from Mr. Edwards… and I've always wanted to give it to you. Maybe it can help even for a bit." Athrun's cheeks went pink.
Cagalli's eyes widened. Sights? That's what she was going to do for her exhibit. Athrun can be such a dream!
"A bit? A bit?! Athrun you just helped me big time!" she screamed and gave the blunette a big hug. "Thank you!" She finished and then ran off. Athrun stood there stunned and decided to follow suit.
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"Where is she?" Athrun kept on fidgeting as he slowly paced and traced huge circles on the carpeted floor. "Calm down… She'll be here. She promised Lacus and all. She doesn't break promises." Kira held on to his bestfriend's shoulder to make him stop going around for it is making him dizzy also.
"I know… but she locked herself up 2 days ago… not even a word was heard from her…" Athrun stopped and took a minute to look at himself and sighed. "I am getting annoying am I?"
Kira snickered with that one-minute confession and nodded.
"Well a bit, but quite entertaining too. Don't worry Athrun, she'll show up… That's just Cagalli… when an idea hits her; she goes and applies it at once before it escapes her. She doesn't like much being interrupted in the process… and of course I let her because I always loved looking at her happy and satisfied face after."
Kira beamed, to Athrun he looked like an ever-so-proud big brother and at the same time, a scary obsessed-of-his-twin…uhm… twin.
"I guess you're right. Cagalli would probably sock me when she learns that I didn't very much trust her that she could come." Athrun was embarrassed and at the same time ashamed. How can he think of her like that? The woman he so adored? – A tint of red went to occupy his cheeks.
"That's good. Now, we wait for her. She said she'll be coming along with her good friend Miriallia and her cousin." Kira smiled again as people went inside the dome where Lacus' concert is going to be held. Being two powerful and popular men around, they were glad to have a bit of talent in fitting in and not get noticed…. A bit.
"I would like to see that…" Athrun whispered to himself but was audible enough for Kira to hear. "Excuse me?"
The blue headed young man turned around with a crimson face, he didn't expect that… but he decided to share anyway. "I would like to see that… Cagalli's 'satisfied' face… It seems kinda encouraging."
The brunette narrowed his eyes towards his 'best friend' and quickly inquired. "You seem to be too interested with anything about my sister. Something I don't know about that you are OBLIGED to share?" Kira pressed and Athrun waved his hand in defense saying he was just curious because the said brother seemed to be quite happy with the topic.
Kira brushed it off but chuckled deep inside of him. He liked to do that, it makes him give the upper hand with Athrun. Who would think that he could make Athrun stutter by asking coughthreateningcough him about Cagalli? And to think he knows how Athrun feels for her anyway, he just likes to be a villain for awhile.
Soon after, the object of their conversation emerged from the pile of people coming in the dome. She waved pinpointing their location and then rushed up to greet them; behind her were Miriallia's cousin and Milly herself.
"Hey. Nice crowd you've got here…." Cagalli beamed, she looked from her brother to Athrun. Athrun looked down at her gently and noted that she was indeed very beautiful with the simple tank top she's wearing and jeans. Weariness was evident on her face but with the way she is beaming tonight, he had doubts if she did ever feel tired, plus that and he didn't care, he just loved everything about her.
They agreed on going inside to get to their respective seats and watch Lacus' concert. Dearka and Yzak came too and were again introduced to each and everyone. They took their seats, in a long line up front. The order was from Kira, Yzak, Dearka, Miriallia, Athrun, Cagalli and Nick.
Before any of the performance commenced, Athrun glanced at Cagalli who was busy chatting and snickering with Nick. Athrun felt a bit surge of irritation and then turned to Milly. "They are quite close aren't they?"
"Oh.. yes… Cagalli and I have been friends for a long time… before she went and stayed with her brother. Nick is living with me so she often spends time with her when I'm not around." Then Miriallia narrowed her eyes in a teasing way. "You know, sometimes they were often mistaken as a couple… Because they get along so well."
Athrun paled and didn't realize that his jaw involuntarily dropped. He shook it after and gulped. "Uh… uhm… is that so?" The blue-haired turned his head to look again at the chatting pair. His brows furrowed and then he sighed when Dearka suddenly butt in from his conversation with Milly.
"Hey… Can I have a moment with this beautiful young lady for awhile?" Dearka asked with a smirk on his face, Miriallia gave out a small giggle at how his face looked. Athrun nodded and then turned to tap Cagalli. "Hey."
Cagalli turned to look at Athrun with an inquiring face. "Yes? What is it Athrun?" Cagalli smiled. The young man coughed a bit before answering. "Uhm… the show is about to start." He finally said. Nick raised an eyebrow, understanding completely what Athrun's actions meant. He smiled and then faced the stage.
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The concert was a full 2 hrs and boy was it awesome and totally jam-packed. It was evident that the concert was a success and Kira was all teary eyed and happy because of it. each and every one of them praised Athrun and especially Cagalli for the marvelous costumes. Lacus came rushing at them after her performance and all agreed to have a victory party at Lacus' place.
"Let's go Cagalli." Nick signaled for her to follow inside Lacus' beautiful house. Cagalli stepped back a bit and pointed at the car. "You go on ahead. I have to get something first." With that, Nick went inside leaving her with whatever she is going to get.
"Ah… Here it is." Cagalli carried a bunch of huge papers covered in a brown cloth. She hurriedly went to show the lot what she had accomplished in locking herself up in two days: Her exhibit work.
As she made her way to the door, she heard a voice from the side of the house. She gently peeked in to see who it was. Standing there was Athrun, his back on hers and it was as if he was in some kind of conversation… but to whom?
"Meyrin… What are you doing here? I thought I told you that I'll talk to you later?" His voice came, sounding a bit like irritated or some sort. Cagalli decided to hear more but was careful for them not to see her and accuse her of eavesdropping. Well, she is eavesdropping but she wouldn't be caught dead doing that.
"Athrun… Look, I'm sorry I am so persistent and stuff… I'm sorry if I text and call you every minute. But I need to get this out of me. I need you to know what I really feel." Meyrin pleaded, but her voice had that sense of confidence in it. "Meyrin please… I don't think…" Athrun answered back and was about to step away when Meyrin suddenly grabbed his arm and enveloped him into a hug.
"MEYRIN!" Athrun gasped as the red headed girl pressed herself against him, with her eyes shut tight. "I LOVE YOU ATHRUN!!! PLEASE!!! I have always liked you… Please accept me!!" The girl sobbed, Athrun stood there motionless at the sudden confession. This girl was confessing. She wasn't really that close to him but he knew her as Mr. Edwards' apprentice and that he did have a few conversations with her when he visits the office. But… LOVE? This was bizarre.
Cagalli felt her knees weaken. Witnessing a confession like that can take your breath away even if you're not the one involved. But Cagalli trembled with the fact that someone was confessing at Athrun… She knew Athrun seemed to like the girl, what would she do if Athrun accepts her? She felt like she wanted to throw up at that thought. It made her insides churn like mad and her heart halt to a stop.
She decided to leave, before anything happens.
"Meyrin… Look… I appreciate and understand how you feel… but…" Athrun pushed her slowly to look at her face. Her eyes now filled with tears. Athrun's face saddened a bit with what he was about to say, but what can he do? He just can't do what Meyrin wants. It's just not right. "But… I'm sorry… It won't work out. These words that I am saying, I know it will hurt. But I hope you understand. I'm just.. I'm just so sorry."
With those words Meyrin bowed down and apologize. She smiled a bit forcefully but assured Athrun that she will accept this event as it is. She then bid farewell to him.
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Cagalli walked home. She didn't have enough courage to go inside Lacus' house yet with Athrun, it would just make her have recaps about Meyrin's confession. But what was she so sad about? She knew from the beginning that nothing would happen between them. But of course, accepting that fact doesn't mean she's not hurting anymore. It still hurts when she thinks Athrun would end up with another girl and not her.
She slowly walked along the footbridge and not minding a couple of raindrops planting itself on her skin. Her hands weakly held on to the stack she's carrying. Her teary eyes looked at the side of the bridge below where the river is to be seen. She sighed.
Suddenly, a few pranksters in motorbikes decided to splash some water on her as they pass, thus making her completely drenched. She cursed inwardly, having no strength to shout and get mad. One last prankster decided to scare her by passing right at the bridge sidewalk, Cagalli was surprised but she was grateful to have eluded that last idiot as she balanced herself and leaned her back on to the bridge rail.
She smiled when he wasn't able to scare her like he originally did but then she frowned as she found herself slipping from the bridge's rail. The last punk made her off-balanced thus throwing her off literally out of the bridge. She yelled, but was relieved that she was able to hold on with her right hand.
"Oh god…" She whimpered. Her other hand was still holding on to stack and it was pulling her down. Her life hangs on to the capability of her right hand to hold on longer into the rail. "I'm going to die… Oh my God, I'm going to die!" She cried. The rain poured harder and she would surely die if she falls on to the water since the current is now as strong as ever.
"HERE! GRAB ONTO MY HAND!" Yelled a voice. Cagalli looked up in surprise and relief.
"Yzak?" She stammered. "Let go of that stack." He demanded. "It's bringing you down. Let go of it!"
Cagalli looked at her 2 days work, with no sleep and all inspiration. She was mortified with the thought of actually dropping those works with such ease. "Are you crazy? NO way!" She yelled back at the platinum haired guy.
"Either that or you die!" He yelled back at her. Cagalli thought for awhile. Back then, she wanted to die… but not this instant! But if she let go of her precious work, it will be like killing herself too! And to top ot all off, Athrun contributed with that thing!
"No… I can't!" She cried. "So you want to die?!" Yzak spat out angrily. Cagalli felt her arm weaken as she slipped a little, making both of them scream in surprise. "MAKE UP YOUR MIND DARN IT! DO YOU WANT TO DIE OR NOT?!" Yzak bellowed.
Cagalli frowned. "Don't make it sound like I have a choice DARN IT! NO! I don't want to die!"
"Then let the freakin' thing go!" Yzak hollered again. With that, Cagalli closed her eyes and whimpered. "Goodbye." She finally said as she let go of her precious works. "Good! Now grab my hand!" Yzak came again as he stretched his hand to grab Cagalli's and pulled her safely.
As soon as Cagalli was back on the ground safely, Yzak sighed and sat down for awhile catching his breath. Both were now drenched from head to foot but it wasn't their concern.
"What the hell were you thinking?" Yzak irritatingly said. "Sheesh… Let's go… I'll take you to Athrun. The freak's probably worried sick about you."
"No… I don't want to see him for now… I just lost everything… Lost everything." Cagalli sobbed. Yzak didn't know what to do, as passer bys now look at them with curious face. "What the heck did I do?!!" She bawled. "hey! Hey! Quit it okay? People are watching…." Yzak nervously shook her.
"Look, this is the last time okay? I'll take you to my place again if you don't want anyone to see you for now. But this is the last okay? I don't want anymore burdens hanging around. I'll just go inform the dingbats that I decided to go home instead of bringing them what they asked me to buy okay? Got that? So stop yelling!"
Cagalli nodded but was hiccupping silently as if forcing her crying sounds to go silent mode.
"Thanks." She finally said. "Whatever. Every time, every time I get stuck with the stupid situations even if it's Dearka and Athrun's fault!" Yzak mumbled as he guided her to his car.
Cagalli had to smile to that. He meant well even if he acts like that.
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Yes. This has been long over due. Wah sorry. It's about a month and a half right? So as compensation… I made this chapter really long. Hohoho. Some people here are quite OOC in some way…. But I had to make it that way because I depended on what their reactions would be in every situation. Please R&R.. I hope you like this one. I won't be able to update next week. I'll be out of town. But I'll work on it on my notebook so that I can upload as soon as I get home. Kinda dramatic in the end but I made that to emphasize a good friendly relationship between Cagalli and Yzak. Nope, there won't be anything romantic between them. I just want Yzak to be a bit friendlier.. a bit only because his character is so genuine! If there are spelling and grammar probs. Please forgive me… No double-checking was done when I had to rush for an over-due update