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Arietta

Third Piece…

Can't…

I know I shouldn't be feeling this way about you.

"Cagalli? Cagalli, may I come in?"

You are the last person that I should ever feel this way to.

The door slid open smoothly and he stepped inside. The room was dark and maybe he should turn the light on, but…he really didn't know why, but he just didn't.

I keep telling myself that what I feel for you is something different.

"Cagalli?"

Still, only silence answered him.

He listened.

And smiled weakly at the realization.

I have Lacus, don't I? What I feel for her is love, isn't it? She's been so kind and understanding to me all this time…

He made his way silently to one side of the room where the bed was placed close to the wall.

She was sleeping just as he thought.

And you… you have Athrun.

His eyes, by now, were quite used to with the darkness. He could just make out her form, curling in a fetal position, on the bed.

That…and the tears on her face.

Had she been crying again?

I can't love you. You can't love me. We can't love each other.

He knelt down before the bed, his eyes never left her face.

I know. You know. We all know that.

Gently, he brushed the tears away. So tenderly, he tucked the soft locks behind her ear.

Perhaps you don't feel the same as I do, I don't really know. But…

A frown came between her brows, her hands clenching and unclenching restlessly at the sheet.

"…ra. Kira…"

I have to stop, somehow.

More tears slipped quietly down her cheeks. He had never seen her more upset or sadder then.

"Where…? No…. Kira… Kira, where are you? Kira…"

I have to stop feeling this way about you. I have to stop…

"Kira…"

…loving you.

Involuntarily, he reached out and took her hand. His own hand shaking, he brought her hand to his cheek.

"Here. I'm here…"

I can't love you…anymore.

"Cagalli…" a lone tear strode down his face as he watched her expression softened. "I'm not going anywhere. I'm here. Always here…"

So…

A sigh escaped her lips and she fell back to the more peaceful side of sleep once more.

Help me.

Holding her hand in his still, he leant forward and brushed his lips against hers in a softest kiss.

Because now I can't stop…

"Cagalli… My sister… " another tear strode down his cheek and he put herhand back to her side. "I love you."

…loving you.

"I'm sorry."

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