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I also don't own the song "Behind These Hazel Eyes". They belong to Kelly Clarkson and her people.

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Chapter 2 – Behind These Hazel Eyes

Seems just like yesterday

The ocean breeze played with her hair as they continued to drive back home. Once again, she stared out into the beach, the sparkling water glittering in her eyes.

You were a part of me

She could've sworn she saw him there, still crying. Probably just a bunch of seagulls.

I used to stand so tall

Leaning in on her chair, she began to relax as best as a girl who just dumped a guy could. Wrapping her arms around herself, she took one last glimpse of the ring on her finger. Sighing, she allowed her weariness to take control as she fell into deep slumber.

I used to be so strong

"I'm so lucky to have met you."

Your arms around me tight

He had just pulled her into one of his out of the blue hugs and in his embrace, she was blushing like a lobster, once more placed into a position she didn't know how to act or get out of.

Everything it felt so right

He pulled away slowly, taking time to stare into her gorgeous hazel eyes.

Unbreakable like nothing could go wrong

"We can protect each other." And with that, she slowly closed her eyes as he let him pull her in for a soft and longing kiss.

Now I can't breathe

She shivered in her dreams and this did not go unnoticed by her brother who had just stopped downtown for some gas.

No I can't sleep

"It's the weirdest thing, Lacus. She's so quiet and so out of it. Do you think she saw him again?" Kira took the pump out of the car and back into its socket.

"Yeah, I guess you're right. But, I just have this feeling something happened while I was away."

I'm barely hanging on

He pulled her outside with him, took her left hand, and immediately placed a ring on her fourth finger.

Here I am /Once again/ I'm torn into pieces

"Isn't there a better way to give me a ring that this?"

Can't deny it/ Can't pretend/ Just thought you were the one

He blushed and turned to face his side. "Well, sorry."

Broken up deep inside/ But you won't get to see the tears I cry

She giggled softly and he looked at her.

Behind these hazel eyes

They shared yet another kiss, and this time, she was ready for it.

I told you everything

"Keep in touch," she said as she watched him walk away from her.

Opened up and let you in

He pounced her, his knife glaring the sun's rays at her face. With momentary shock, he loosened his hold on the "soldier".

You made me feel alright for once in my life

"A girl?"

Now, if he weren't so strong and holding her in this position pinned to the ground, she would've kicked him in the crotch or something. But this wasn't the first time he'd hold her like he did.

Now all that's left of me

She sat in confinement at the Seiran house, unable to do much else as the moment of truth came ever so close.

Is what I pretend to be

A rush of memories came back to her, a storybook of love coming back to her. All inside her head was him.

She bent down trying her hardest to fight it. But a knock on her door sent her back up.

It was time.

So together but so broken up inside

"You haven't said a word so far. Are you nervous?"

She turned to face her husband to be. "I'm fine."

Yuuna poured himself a drink, "Then do yourself a favor and smile."

Cause I can't breathe

She began to wave to her people as they continued on with the ceremony. Slowly but surely, tears fell down her face, threatening to ruin her make up. But as of now, that was the least of her worries.

No I can't sleep

"Those better be tears of joy," he warned her as he assisted her off the limo.

I'm barely hanging on/ Here I am

As they continued up the steps, she was begging deep inside that someone would save her; the he would save her.

Once again/ I'm torn into pieces

She spaced out as the priest's words came in one ear and immediately out the other.

Can't deny it/ Can't pretend

People began to panic behind her. Turning around, she felt Yuuna quivering behind her as she found Freedom stand before her.

The gundam picked her up and flew away into the wild blue, distinctly hearing Yuuna's voice crying out to disable that gundam.

Just thought you were the one

"Why are you still here? Go back to ORB!"

Cagalli fell back in shock. This was not the same Athrun she knew back then. He was different, in all sense of the word.

Broken up deep inside

She lay on her bed, staring at the ring on her finger. Sighing, she stuffed the pillow in her face and wondered, "What ever happened to us?"

But you won't get to see the tears I cry/ Behind these hazel eyes

Swallow me then spit me out

"Athrun…"

"Cagalli…"

For hating you I blame myself

"Why are you…with her, Athrun?" she choked as she could do nothing more watching the imposter hold on to him like it meant the world. And he went along with it.

Just seeing you it kills me now

It hurt more than any bullet, knife, anything. It just hurt.

"Cagalli…please understand. I have to protect her. There are people out there…who…who want her dead. I won't just sit back and watch them take an innocent life away, Cagalli, it's not fair."

"I have to protect her." He had said something similar way back when. It hurt that he just threw it away.

"I see…well, I guess it's fine with me. Even if she did have no shame in taking the identity of one of your friends, Athrun, I guess it's alright. You've made your point…"

Athrun was taken back with shock. Trying to wriggle free from the girl attached to him, he tried his best to follow her as she walked away.

No I don't cry

He reached her and put a strong grip on her shoulder and forced her around to face him. "Cagalli! Listen to me!"

"I did listen, Athrun! Now it's your turn!" Her eyes were tearing and her voice was shaking, and he gritted her teeth as his grip on her tightened. She couldn't bring herself to look at him. She just couldn't.

On the outside

"I promised myself a long time ago I wouldn't cry. I promised myself that the next time I'd see you, I wouldn't cry. Well, this was the next time, and I won't cry. I won't, you understand me!"

Anymore

He loosened his grip as he stepped back from her. His eyes wide with shock, he opened his mouth to respond, but nothing but air came out. "Do what you want, Athrun, I don't care anymore! I want this war to end, once and for all! And I will do it with or without your help, it just doesn't matter anymore!"

She brushed his hand aside and began walking in the opposite direction. Mia just walked up to Athrun and locked his arm with hers.

Cagalli didn't look back, she didn't need to, nor did she even want to. But, she did manage one thing before she left him. "It's over, Athrun."

Here I am

That was the last time she ever saw him. Or at least, that's what she thought. She never planned to see him again, despite the many times he was on her mind.

Once again

"Athrun…"

She felt someone shaking her shoulder. Her eyes flickered open to a blurry Kira.

I'm torn into pieces

He smiled and prodded her up, "We're home, Cagalli."

Can't deny it/ Can't pretend

He helped her out of the car. Still a little dazed, she walked to her home on unsteady legs.

Just thought you were the one

"So, sweet dreams?"

She looked at her brother and smiled warmly. "I guess."

"What happened back there?"

Broken up deep inside

"Nothing important."

But you won't get to see the tears I cry

"Alright. Well, I see no groceries. So I guess eat out for tonight? Is that alright with you?"

"Yeah, that's fine…Is Kai home?"

"Yeah, he is. He's been waiting for you, you know. Kind of got worried while you were away."

Cagalli opened the door to her home and found Kai seated on the steps of her stairs. "Cagalli! You're back!" He stepped up towards her, his penetrating blue eyes gazing at her petite figure as it made its way inside. "I've missed you."

He hugged her and in his embrace, all she could see, feel, and smell, was Athrun.

Behind these hazel eyes

I'm so cruel to Cagalli and Athrun. Gah, I love them to bits…actually, more so Cagalli, since I can actually relate with her. I LOVE YOU CAGALLI…and ASUCAGA!

I decided to make this a chapter fic. And an explanation for the songs. Both by Kelly Clarkson if you pointed that out, you get candy! Hooray for you! Meh, I wasn't going to turn chapter 2 into a song fic sorta thing, but I couldn't help it. I heard this song 12 times yesterday! It was on like every radio station! It's a pretty cool song, and this coming from a girl who listens to Nirvana. xD. But yeah, listen to it some time, and watch the video too. A great inspiration for me. BTW, Kelly Clarkson in this video wore an outfit that had just reminded me of Mia's outfit. I LOL-ed when I saw it. You gotta check it out

Anywho, please review.

And much love to JC- Titans143 for allowing me to use her character KAI! Please read her story to understand who Kai is. And AsuCaga fans, please don't kill me.