Disclaimer: the usual for everybody would be along the lines of "I don't own Bandai" or "I don't own Gundam Seed or Gundam Seed Destiny" or something. Same here. Just that, I don't even own the story plot or the events that take place in this fic. It belongs to my friend. She either can't bother making an account or has one but can't be bothered to sign in and post it herself. So this story is on my name but I don't even own a millimeter of it.
So, with what must be said and done, ON WITH THE STORY! xD
p.s. the author says "hope you like it!"
Indelible—A gift
"Athrun's birthday is tomorrow?" Queried Cagalli out of curiosity to her dearest twin, Kira.
"Oh yes, yes. Right, Lacus?" Kira asked Lacus.
"Of course. He is 18 going on 19. Time sure flies", Lacus left out an immense sigh.
"Why are you sighing, Lacus?"
"Ne? Oh, you see, Cagalli…. I'm confused as to what to buy for his gift…"
Instantly, Lacus' sentence dumbstruck her. She was not aware of the present situation. He would be 19 tomorrow. He, her first love, and well, maybe her boyfriend. She then looked at her ring which Athrun gave her before. She wrinkled her forehead, trying to get an idea of what to do and what to give to him on his birthday tomorrow. It was such a simple task and at the same time, a tough one. Argh! What am I going to do? It's tomorrow!
"Haro Haro!" a familiar pitched sound was heard. He immediately turned his head, to see only the pink haro-haro. Holding it tightly in the two hands of his, he noticed an eye-catchy letter that was slipped in its mouth. He opened the letter, letting haro-haro go.
DINNER TIMEAthrun rummaged his cupboard to take his clothes, and emerged out of his room at the very next moment. Wearing his outfits in the middle of the way to the dining room, he guffawed. He was thinking how lovely tomorrow would be. He planned to ask Cagalli out and had a heart-warming dinner with her to celebrate his birthday with her alone. He was really looking forward to it.
Dashing, he finally arrived. Everyone was waiting for him, Miriallia, Dearka, Yzak, Kira, Lacus, except for one. His smile vanished in a few second. He looked crestfallen by then. Why was she not here? It doesn't seem like her. Where is she? How am I going to ask her if she's not here?
"Athrun! Athrun!" chanted someone.
"Ki-Ki-Kira?" Athrun stammered.
"Are you okay?"
"Where is she?"
"You mean Cagalli? She said she wanted to get some air."
"But, it's winter…"
"Why don't you eat first, Athrun? She may come late. I believe she has her own reason as to why she went out without telling you", Lacus explained before Athrun finished his sentence.
"But…"
"No Buts", asserted everyone.
He sighed. He had no choice but to listen to their advice. He was always like that, and he loathed it. He couldn't help to resist others, especially to Cagalli. He was too soft-hearted. He was too afraid. He then sit, preparing himself to have the feast.
"ITADAKIMASU!' Everyone shouted enthusiastically, before they enjoyed their dinner. It was just a typical day. Nothing special, except that Cagalli didn't have the chance to eat her dinner with them that day. He gave out an inaudible groan to spill out his depression. He was trying to eat the sumptuous food in front of him just like others who enjoyed guzzling their dinner. It was as usual for everyone except for Athrun. He could not even gormandize and nibble his food. He didn't even touch it. Although it was just the first time Cagalli never ate together with him, he condemned it somehow. He was in rage. He knew it was unnecessary, it was unreasonable, but he still felt that way. It might be because of his undeniable desires to be with her forever, not to be apart from her. He was frustrated.
"I'm full. Can I go to my room and have a sleep instead? Because I'm really exhausted right now", Athrun said.
"Uh… well, it's up to you really", Lacus said.
"Arigato. Sorry to bother you".
"Don't worry".
Feeling demoralized, he then shambled out of the room that was filled with laughter and excitement. He despondently trudged to his very own room. Thinking, he now plastered a sad and weak smile.
Why am I such a bozo? I mean, it's not like I am Cagalli's husband. So, why am I so angry? Am I that self-centered? Am I that selfish?
Switching on his room's light, he dropped his body freely on his cozy bed. He was thinking, what made him so attracted to Cagalli? Is it her rashness in things? Is it because of her sophisticated smile? It was so bizarre. There were tons of prettier girls out there yet, she was the only one who stole his heart. He realized how much he loved her at that time, which he could not take his eyes off her. The reason he became her bodyguard, the reason why he gave her the ring, the reason why was he so pissed off when she was not there to be with him, were all clear as crystals.
He felt utterly bereft and lonely.
Usually, after dinner, Cagalli would barge into his room, teasing him and sharing her stories with him. She would also help him building a new and more advanced robot that looked like haro-haro. It was actually specially designed by him, dedicated for her.
How pathetic! He said to himself while closing his two green emerald eyes, forcing himself to sleep.
So yeah. Did you like it? Hope you did. Just to let you know, I didn't even edit it. I just read it when she asked me to and when I honestly said it was good she went "only good ar… ok lah..." then took the piece of paper with the chapter on it and shoved me a diskette and said "here. Post it for me on fanfic, kay? Thanks." And walked off to class. My friend, the author, will be known as Rin. According to her, it's her name in Japanese…0.o. Please review so that she can answer your questions? I know nothing about what will happen and how long it'll be. I may be posting it, but I'm just a spectator too. xD
Rin: I'm really sorry for all the grammatical errors! (if there's any)