No Such Thing Called Love

By Eri

Chapter Two

Admire Me From Afar: Part One

Kira, Lacus, Cagalli, and Athrun all sat in the living room of Kira's apartment. Athrun just came in happy to see his friends. A ray of natural light came through the window and into the room.

"Anyone in need of refreshments?" Lacus asked the three of them as she went to the kitchen which was separated from the living room by a wall with a window-like opening with no glass. Each side had bar-style chairs.

"I'm fine Lacus, thank you." Athrun answered.

"I could use some water." Cagalli's eyes wandered over to Athrun. He caught her gaze and smiled. A blush crept over her face. "So…you were living in The PLANTS before you came here?" She asked him.

"Yes. It was where I worked." Athrun leaned back in the chair he sat in. "It was the same one where Lacus lived."

Cagalli became interested. "You and Lacus grew up together?"

"I guess you could say that…"

Lacus came back with water for Cagalli on a blue tray. "I wasn't sure if you wanted the bottle of a glass so I brought both for you." Lacus smiled at her as she always did to anyone.

"Thank you." Cagalli smiled back. Lacus and her and were always friendly to one another. She poured the bottled water into the glass and took a sip soon refreshed. "So why did you decide to move to Metropolis? The PLANTS have always been your home."

"Well, just for that reason." Athrun said simply. "I needed a change."

The blonde was silent for a few moments after taking another sip of water. "We'll I'm glad you decided to stay here. Kira and you can hang out like old times."

Athrun smiled at Kira. "Yeah, that would be great. And I won't have to travel that far if there's a wedding, will I Kira?"

Kira who was completely drawn to Lacus' direction turned to both of them. "What wedding? Me and Lacus?" He questioned with a confused look. Athrun and Cagalli laughed.

Some time passed.

"We'll be back later." Kira called to Cagalli and Athrun. "We're going into town."

"Bye Kira dear!" Lacus shouted back before both Kira and Athrun grabbed their coats and headed out the door. She sighed. "And there they go…"

Cagalli giggled slightly. "There goes something we'll all have to get used to."

"I figured as much." Lacus sat in a chair in the kitchen next to Cagalli. They looked as if they were both new house wives having small talk in the kitchen.

"So that's Athrun, huh?" Cagalli looked around as she drank more water from her glass. "I've heard so much about him. It's hard to believe he's real. He sure is cute for a solider."

Lacus' blue eyes shinned. "You're thinking out loud again."

Embarrassment came over Cagalli. "Sorry."

"No apology needed. Athrun really is a wonderful gentleman; I'm amazed he's still single."

"Single since what, a week ago?" Cagalli huffed. "A guy like that must have women at his doorstep. All he has to do is pick whoever and let the games begin."

Lacus looked at her blank with wide eyes. "Athrun's not like that believe it or not. In reality, he enjoys solitude and he's really shy. He never was into that sort of thing."

Cagalli listened.

"He's a real sweetheart." The Pink Princess smiled at her.

Meanwhile,

Kira and Athrun arrived at the beach not far from Kira's apartment complex. They were riding in Kira's blue car. They stopped looking at the horizon.

"So have you found a place yet? I asked our superintendent about vacancies."

Athrun chuckled. "Not that I wouldn't love to be living by you and Lacus, but I found a place about 10 minutes away."

"Wintergreen?" Kira questioned.

Athrun arched an eyebrow. "How'd you know?"

Kira laughed. "Cagalli lives over there. I guess you two are neighbors."

"I guess so." Athrun smiled. "She seems nice."

"Heh, she is. I mean, she has a strong personality believe me you'll find out…but she really wears her heart on her sleeve, ya' know?"

Athrun turned toward his friend. "You mean tough on the outside and like pudding on the inside?"

"More like cotton…"

They both chuckled at the joke the looked toward the ocean.

Eri- Thanks to all who reviewed so far! I'll try my best to update quickly. But anyways part one of a two part chapter is done. I'm not making any promises about updates 'cuz I always break them. Hope you enjoyed! Review now please!