A/N: I finally have the second chappie up! took me long enough! I know that I don't write a lot but i try! anywhoo, hope you enjoy!

Disclaimer: I don't own Gundam SEED

Without You

Chapter 2: Lunch with Lacus

Gabrielle's was a small café but Cagalli liked it anyway. After dropping Mira off at her pre-school she'd gone straight there; she did after all have a lunch date. She entered the café and scanned the tables, immediately spotting a certain pink-haired lady sitting by herself. "Hello Lacus."

Lacus looked at her and smiled. "To what do I owe the honour, Representative Athha?"

"To what do I owe the honour, Mrs. Cline: The Pink Princess?"

They both laughed and Cagalli sat down. After exchanging pleasantries they really started talking.

"It was really thoughtful of you to take me out for lunch Lacus."

"No problem Cagalli. I knew it was one of your very few days off, your daughter has school and both our husbands are working; perfect opportunity right?"

Cagalli smiled and nodded. 'When was the last time I went out for lunch with Athrun? ... When was the last time the whole family had gone out for supper?' She remained silent as she mulled over these questions until a touch on her arm brought her back to reality.

"Something bothering you?" asked Lacus, slight concern showing on her face.

"It's nothing…"

Unsatisfied, Lacus gave a quick squeeze to her arm, "I've known you long enough to know when something's bothering you." She looked at Cagalli with compassion and understanding showing in her eyes.

Cagalli smiled sadly, "Then you know me too well."

Their table was at the far corner of the café and for that Cagalli was thankful. There weren't many people where they were sitting and because of that she felt that she could speak more openly to Lacus.

"I've begun to notice that the whole family is drifting apart… With the election coming up that leaves me with little or no time to spend with the ones that I'm close to."

She paused as their salads came, thanked the waitress and continued.

"I know that they know how important this election is to me but I've been so busy…" she rested her head on her hand as she poked her salad with her fork, frustrated.

"You know that that can't be helped Cagalli….. Tell you what: once the election is over we'll go on vacation, all of us. I think Kira needs to get away from his work for a while as well as you and Athrun." Lacus smiled as she thought over her latest plan.

Cagalli looked at Lacus for a while thinking about what she just said. "You know…that's actually a great idea! The election will be over in a few weeks and then we can go."

The two important political figures talked about all the things they would do and where they would go for the entire afternoon.

that's all for now. might have some errors but anyway. A big thank you to all my reviewers!