Author's Notes: Thanks a whole bunch to my reviewers! Yes, I will be an AxC fic, and why ever not? They were meant to be from the beginning. xD Cagalli is my favourite character, definitely. Lacus' hair gets to me big time. ;; But I love her too.

Okay, all done. Continue on with the fic.

Fate or Damned Reality?

Chapter Two: Moving In

"No problem at all. I'm Cagalli. Cagalli Hibiki, and as for staying with you, I'd love that," Cagalli grinned.

"Hibiki?"

Cagalli blinked and started to fidget nervously. "Why, yes…"

Lacus squinted into the ceiling trying to remember. "I swear I've heard of that name somewhere before… Well, I can't exactly remember now, my apologies."

Cagalli sighed from relief. Boy, I thought my cover was blown there.

"No, it's okay. It doesn't matter, really."

"Hey, don't you think it's time Cagalli moved in then, Lacus? We should have her all settled in, then I would love to take her on a tour of the PLANTs, if she's interested. And when she's all used to her surroundings, maybe Dearka and Yzak wouldn't mind coming along with me and trying to find her a job, and-"

Lacus laughed and interrupted politely, "Now, Nicol. We don't need to think that far ahead yet, now do we? I think it's a lovely idea for Cagalli to move in with me as soon as possible. And I'd love for Miriallia to help with employing dear Cagalli, somehow I just don't see Yzak playing along…"

Who's Yzak and Miriallia? Must be their friends. Hope they're not all like that smirking asshole I met in the café.

"Uh, guys? I'm standing right here. Don't you want my opinion on how I'm going to spend the next few days which could change my whole time here on the PLANTs entirely?"

Lacus and Nicol blushed.

"Pardon us. We're just excited to meet someone new. Nothing interesting ever happens around here and so…." Lacus trailed off.

"It's no problem at all." Cagalli smiled a toothy smile.

"Well, I'd love to move in with Miss Lacus since the flight has gotten me so tired and I haven't flopped on a good mattress for a long while. Nicol, that tour will have to wait. I plan on sleeping in until 3 for a good solid week before I do anything. I'd also love to meet this Miriallia and it would be great if she could help me find a job." Cagalli took a breath. Wow, that was a long speech.

"Alrighty then. That sounds like a good plan. Well, I'll be heading back, if you girls don't need my help anymore. See you both later!" Nicol trotted off.

"Well, that leaves you and me, Cagalli. And you can call me Lacus. I hate informalities. " Lacus smiled. "Off to my house we go!"

A few minutes later…

"Woah." Cagalli couldn't believe how large, spacious and PINK Lacus' mansion looked. Its grandeur was to die for. And this coming from ORB's princess.

Lacus giggled. "It's nothing special really. I just had a new paint job. Do you like it?"

Cagalli. Hated. Pink. But then, she really couldn't insult her hostess, now could she? Not when she was so warm, caring, and an all around good person. No, she couldn't insult Lacus, even though she could anyone else, especially Dearka.

"It's…… like nothing I've ever seen."

"Glad to hear it. I was really going for -original-." Lacus smiled again.

"Heh heh…" Cagalli chuckled nervously.

Once inside…

"You have an amazing place, Lacus."

Lacus grinned. " Why thank you. Would you like me to show you to your room?"

Cagalli followed Lacus up the staircase. Which was pink.

Please don't let my room be pink, please don't let my room be pink…

"Here we are!" Lacus stood slightly to the side as she opened the door to a fairly large GREEN room.

"Yes!" Cagalli couldn't help but punch the air.

Lacus blinked. "Oh my, Cagalli. Are you feeling all right?"

"Yeah, I'm just happy that…. uh, the room is so tidy?"

Lacus blinked then smiled. "I'm glad you like it."

A few minutes later…

"Hello, Cagalli?" Lacus politely knocked on the door.

Lacus opened the door slightly, only to see a tired Cagalli flopped on the bed, snoring softly.

"Oh my. Well, I guess you can come for dinner when you feel like it then."

---TBC.

More Author's Notes: Short chapter, I know. I'm going to start working on the next one as soon as I get like, 6 reviews or so. I don't expect much, this is a VERY short chapter. I just thought it would be cute ifI ended with Lacus walked in on a sleeping Cagalli, especially since I'm writing this early in the morning, wearing my PJs. Who's freaking idea was to kill Nicol off anyways? He's like the kindest person on the series, second only to Miss Clyne. Bah. So. That's about it for now. See you soon. And very soon. I'm already working on the 3rd chapter.

---Phae