Well I'm glad you all like the chapter before it. Well some new things are happening. I was pondering if I should finish the story in this chapter and do a little recap for the next chapter. I figured I could make it more fun so I elongated the story some more. You will see later.
Disclarimer- I don't own Gundam SEED or the songs in this chapter.
Chapter 7
"I brought a tape of our talent show from when we where 8." Ahmed said waving a tape in the air. "No!" Cagalli shouted diving for the tape. Athrun held her back though. "Put it in." Athrun insisted. Cagalli looked like she was going to cry out of shame. Patrick looked quite amused and Lenora smiled kindly.
"Okay!" Ahmed said slipping the tape in. Cagalli tried to run away but Athrun held her back. The tape started.
"Hello Mr. Attha!" a small Milly said waving her hand around in the air. Dearka smiled and Milly blushed. "Where's Lacus?" the voice holding the camera asked. Milly pointed off screen. The camera followed her small finger and you saw a small Lacus holding a fake microphone. Lacus smiled and blushed at her self on screen. Kira wrapped an around her happily. "What's going on Lacus?" the voice asked. "Cagalli and Ahmed are going to sing!" little Lacus said happily into the microphone. "Oh well let's sit down for this." the camera man said, you could see small Milly sitting in a chair close by.
Athrun smiled as he saw a small Cagalli and Ahmed step out on stage. "Hello my backyard!" Ahmed shouted. The grouped laughed at him. "Hi Ahmed!" small Milly waved, which made the group laugh more and for Milly to blush. "My cousin Cagalli is going to sing today!" small Ahmed shouted. Lacus, Milly, and the camera man clapped. Cagalli buried her head in her hands. The music started.
Lying in my bed I hear the clock tick,
And think of you
Caught up in circles confusion
Is nothing new
Flashback
warm nights
Almost left behind
Suitcases of memories,
Time after
Sometimes you picture me
I'm walking too far ahead
You're calling to me, I can't hear
What you've said
Then you say
go slow
I fall behind
The second hand unwinds - Small Cagalli sang happily, as Ahmed joined in the chorus.
If you're lost you can look--and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you--I'll be waiting
Time after time
If you're lost you can look--and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you--I'll be waiting
Time after time - Cagalli got ready to sing again by herself.
After my picture fades and darkness has
Turned to gray
Watching through windows--you're wondering If I'm OK
Secrets stolen from deep inside
The drum beats out of time
If you're lost...
You said go slow
I fall behind
The second hand unwinds
If you're lost...
...Time after time
Time after time
Time after time
Time after time
The group clapped as the video stopped and Cagalli looked like a tomato. Athrun pulled an arm around Cagalli's shoulder. "Don't worry. You're a great singer." he said smiling. Cagalli blushed even more. "What about it cus.? Want to belt anymore out for us?" Ahmed asked. Cagalli punched his arm and shouted, "No!"
"Now I know she doesn't hit just me." Athrun said smiling. Cagalli was about to hit him but Athrun caught her hand. "No no Ms. Attha. My rules here." Athrun said with a glint in his eyes. Cagalli gulped. Then Kathryn jumped on Athrun's back barking. "Good girl!" Cagalli said picking up the puppy. Athrun made a face which meant he wasn't happy. Cagalli held Kathryn up to his face and she licked it. "Your forgiven Kathryn. But you Cagalli own me a kiss." Athrun said pointing at her. Cagalli smiled and kissed her cheek. "Happy?" she asked turning away to get food with her fidgeting puppy in her hands. "Not really. I can wait." Athrun mumbled. Cagalli turned and winked.
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"Ahmed do you have my concert from the 11th grade?" Lacus questioned seeing that Ahmed had brought a lot of videos. "Yeah I do." Ahmed said pulling out a pink tape that had Lacus's name on it. "Great this has to be Cagalli's greatest performance." Lacus said happily putting in the tape. "Really?" Athrun questioned. He sat back down. "Well as much fun as we are having it's getting late, we have to go. But I hope to see you guys soon." Patrick said standing with Lenora. The tape started playing before they could go though. And they where caught by what they saw.
Lacus was standing on stage in a blue dress with Cagalli in a green outfit with a guitar. Cagalli started to play the guitar and She and Lacus sang.
I Wish you didn't love me
I wish you'd make this easy
It was love that caught me
Now it's fear that keeps me with you
I want to be by your side
So I can close my eyes
To the growing emptiness inside that kills ms
When I'm with you
You try to break me Try to hate me
So you can fall out of love
You want to make me believe that I'm crazy
That I'm nothing with out you
It's unbelievable but I believed you
Unforgivable but I forgave you
Insane what love can do
That keeps me coming back to you
You're irreplaceable but I'll replace you
Now I'm standing on my own
Alone
"Wow. That was great." Kira said shocked that the girls could sing like that. "Yeah it was my favorite." Lacus said happily. They pulled the video out and put in another while Lenora and Patrick snuck out. "Good night." Cagalli called softly as they left. Lenora gave Cagalli a hug and Patrick smiled. And the two left.
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Athrun awoke the next morning with an aching back. It was still like 4 am, it was still dark. He was on the floor. He sat up and saw Milly and Dearka asleep in there chair, and Lacus and Kira where leaning on each other asleep. The only people that where missing where Ahmed and Cagalli. Athrun went in search of Cagalli.
"Cagalli you have to go back in a few weeks anyways. Why not come back here early?" Ahmed questioned. "Because I have school here." Cagalli protested. "I think it is more then that. I think you are in love. You love Athrun so you don't want to leave him." Ahmed said getting angry. "What of it if I do?" Cagalli asked. "I'm going to force you to leave him I just want to remind you. UNA called not to long ago. Yunna has been spotted here and I don't like it okay." Ahmed warned. "Thanks okay I get it. Can I just be normal for once?" Cagalli asked. Ahmed laughed and ruffled her hair.
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"Hey Cagalli where were you?" Athrun asked. "No where." Cagalli said happily. Athrun smiled and wrapped an arm around her.
"You know you where always a bad liar." Athrun said laying Cagalli down under him. "You can read me?" Cagalli asked. "Well yes, yes I can." Athrun said kissing down her neck. "Mr. Zala." Cagalli moaned. "Now is that the name I want you to call me?" Athrun asked moving back up to her lips. "Athrun." Cagalli whispered breathlessly. "That's it." Athrun said taking her lips again.
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Kira woke up with the sun shine in his eyes. He found Lacus leaning into his chest asleep. He looked over and found Milly and Dearka asleep in the chair. What he didn't find was Ahmed, Cagalli, and Athrun. Which puzzled him. Lacus began to stir. "Good Morning Kira." Lacus said rubbing her eyes. "'Morning Lacus." Kira whispered and kissed her cheek. "Do you know where Cagalli and Athrun are? And Ahmed?" Kira questioned. "No I just woke up." Lacus yawned. "Well I'm going to look for them." Kira said, Lacus shifted her self so he could get up.
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"Athrun!" Kira called knocking on the door. "Yeah come on in Kira." Athrun called. Kira entered the room. Athrun looked tired and his hair was out of place and messy. "Athrun what happened to you?" Kira asked. "I just took a shower and I was out running before." Athrun said combing his hair back to place. "Well I found you. Do you know where-" Kira started but the bathroom door opened showing Cagalli wrapped in a shit. "Oh hey." Cagalli greeted blushing. Kira's mouth dropped to the floor. "Did- did you sleep with?-" Kira questioned breathlessly. He was shocked. I mean if even thought about sleeping with Lacus he would blush a deep purple. "Umm yeah." Athrun mumbled red in the face.
Kira nearly fainted. Cagalli ran to his side as Kira hit the floor. "Kira! Kira!" Cagalli shouted to wake him up. Athrun ran over as well. "Kira!" Athrun shouted shocked. Cagalli moved away as foot steps where going close to the room. She quickly hid in the bathroom. "Oh my goodness Kira!" Lacus shouted getting to his side instantly.
"Here I got a cloth dipped in cold water." Cagalli said dressed now and draped it over Kira's forehead. "Thanks." Kira mumbled.
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Cagalli walked down the hall. Katy Smith caught her eye. She was walking down the hall not walking as proudly as normal. "Hey, umm Cagalli? Can I talk to you?" Katy asked softly. Cagalli couldn't really hear that well but thought it over. 'This girl wanted to break up Milly and Dearka. Why should I should listen?' Cagalli asked herself but then looked at the girl, she was paler then normal. Cagalli nodded and Katy smiled. Cagalli and Katy walk toward an empty room and Cagalli sat on top of a desk as Katy stood in front of her.
"Why is it? I have other stuff to do." Cagalli questioned. "Well I- Oh never mind you wouldn't understand." Katy shouted and went for the door. "Hey!" Cagalli yelped and jumped off the desk. She grabbed onto Katy's arm. "You asked me to come and listen and you aren't going to say anything! Try me!" Cagalli shouted. "I shouldn't! You would have no idea what I'm going through!" she shouted in pain. "Really? I see how I won't understand you stealing my best friends boyfriend!" Cagalli shouted. "Shut up!" Katy shouted her anger boiling over, "I'm dying! Okay! I have cancer! I'm going to die soon! Now try to tell me how I'm suppose to feel!" Katy shouted crying now.
Cagalli let go of her arm. Her went wide and she felt helpless. 'How should I feel!' repeated in her head. "I- I don't know." Cagalli answered honestly.
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"Aren't you afraid?" Cagalli asked softly. "Not of dying. I'm afraid of time." Katy answered pulling her knees close to her body. Both girl skipped out on class and where at the beach. "I'm afraid that I won't have enough time to find out who I am and what I'm going to be." Katy replied. Cagalli could see tears in her eyes. "Not enough to be called someone's love or friend." Katy said looking at Cagalli. Cagalli nodded slowly.
"Cagalli there you are!" Athrun called with Milly, Dearka, Lacus, and Kira. "Cagalli get away from that witch!" Milly shouted. Katy stood up with Cagalli. Milly went to go and slap her for doubting Dearka but Cagalli stepped in front of her. "Get out of the way Cagalli! Do remember what she did?" Milly shouted at her. Cagalli didn't reply. "Cagalli move or else I will have to make you!" Milly threatened. Cagalli made no movements, she just stared intently at Milly. Milly closed her eyes and drew back her hand and slapped Cagalli. The other gasped at them.
"Why!" Katy shouted shocked, "Why do you care!" Cagalli turned to her and smiled. "Because you're my friend." Cagalli replied simply. Katy's eyes watered and she cried softly and fell to the ground. Cagalli gasped and ran to her side. "Katy are you okay?" Cagalli asked concerned. "Yeah I will be now. Thankyou Cagalli." she whimpered and fell into Cagalli's arms crying.
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It was the day of the funeral. Cagalli was dressed in a black dress. The only time she would wear black. Lacus wore a black long dress. Milly had a black skirt and black shirt on. All the boys wore black suits. "I-I was so mean to her." Milly mumbled and started to tear. Cagalli gazed at the coffin. She felt tears rise in her eyes. Athrun placed an arm on her shoulder. Cagalli turned and buried her face into his shoulder and cried. She, Cagalli Yula Attha, full on, cried her eyes out. Athrun held her close and let his cloths soak up her tears. He wished that pain who go away that fast though.
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Cagalli sat out side with Kathryn. Even the small puppy seemed to be depressed tonight. The small puppy romped around the grass outside but sat beside Cagalli out on the grass. Cagalli was in a long green skirt that covered her legs, and wore a white shirt. She couldn't think of a reason not to do something unmoral. It was very un-Cagalli like to wear a skirt. But she didn't care.
"Cagalli?" Athrun questioned and sat beside her. Cagalli shook her head. "You know something?" Cagalli asked him. Athrun turned to look at her. "No, what?" he asked. "We have to go back soon." Cagalli mumbled. Athrun thought about it. And she was right. They had to go in two weeks. He sighed. "You know something else?" Cagalli asked. Athrun who was depressed shrugged. "You guys are coming down soon too." Cagalli said slightly happily. Athrun smiled. It was true. The year was split. PLANTS first half. Earth second half. "I can't wait to show you all my friends who didn't come." Cagalli said happily.
Athrun smiled. "So what are you going to tell them about me?" Athrun asked pushing Cagalli down as he sat over her smiling. Cagalli wrapped her arms around his neck. "I'm going to tell them about my great boyfriend." Cagalli said smiling and kissed him.
"So do you stay at your house or at dorms?" Athrun questioned as they gazed at the stars. "I stay at my house. Lacus and Milly stay too. My house is close to the school so we don't get a dorm." Cagalli said gazing at the stars. "So where am I going to stay?" Athrun questioned. "Well we are going to see." Cagalli said. "What about Kira and Dearka?" Cagalli said turning to face him. "I don't care where those two go. All I need to know is where you are." Athrun said kissing her on the nose. Cagalli smiled. "Your to nice to me." she said softly and snuggled closer to him. Athrun wrapped an arm around her and watched as a shooting star went back. "Oh! Make a wish on the star." Cagalli said closing her eyes making a wish. Athrun closed his eyes.
'Anything I wish was true. I wish Cagalli is with me forever.' Athrun opened his eyes and found Cagalli sitting over him. "What did you wish for?" Athrun asked. "I can't tell you!" Cagalli said laying down next to Athrun again. "Why?" he asked. "Because it won't come true if I don't." Cagalli said wrapping her arms around his shoulders. "Oh don't be mean Ms. Attha. I promise I won't tell." Athrun pleaded and held her as well. "Fine! I wished that we could be together. . . Forever." Cagalli said in a whisper. Athrun kissed her forehead. "Me too." he whispered. Cagalli smiled and let her head rest on his chest.
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"Okay I only have 2 days to pack all my crap." Cagalli said placing her hands on her hips. Kathryn at her side barked. "So let's go." Lacus said happily pulling out her suit case. Milly and Cagalli soon followed. Athrun walked past the girl's room and saw them packing. A lull seemed to settle in his throat.
"What is this?" Cagalli asked holding up a pink shirt. "That would be the shirt Kira bought for me thankyou." Lacus said taking the shirt from Cagalli's hands. "Well pardon." Cagalli said haughtily. Milly rolled her eyes as folded more cloths and placed them in her suit case. When she moved a pair of jeans around she saw a locket. "Hey one of you guys have a locket?" Milly asked picking up the locket. "Yeah I do." Cagalli said walking over and took the locket. She attached the chain and started packing once again.
Kathryn barked at the door as Yzak came in. "Down dumb dog." Yzak said. "What is it Yzak?" Lacus said sweetly as she placed her bed sheets in another suit case. "Well Dearka wanted me to tell you we are going out tonight for a farewell dinner." Yzak said and left the room. "Well this should be fun. Are you almost done Cagalli?" Lacus asked looking over to her friend who was trying to elbow drop more shirts into her suit case. "Almost." Cagalli said as she placed more cloths in her suit case. She got on her bed and sat on her suit case. It closed perfectly and Cagalli locked it. "I'm done." Cagalli said smiling.
"So am I." Milly said snapping her bag shut too. Kathryn barked happily and jumped into Cagalli's arms. "Cagalli what are you going to do with Kathryn?" Lacus asked concerned for the dog. "Oh crud." Cagalli mumbled petting the dog. "Oh crud what?" Athrun asked entering the room. "Wow you girls clean up fast." Athrun commented looking at the very clean room.
"I need to get someone to watch over Kathryn." Cagalli said petting her doggy. "Well I can take her down with me when we come in a week." Athrun said as the dog jumped from Cagalli's lap to Athrun. "You will? Great." Cagalli said happily and wrapped her arms around her neck. "I love you." she said and pulled him into a kiss. Lacus and Milly smiled at them.
"Well lover girl lets get going." Lacus said and spanked Cagalli's but. "Lacus!" Cagalli shouted and ran after her. Milly and Athrun laughed at the two girls. "Come and catch me now Cagalli!" Lacus tried as she ran into Kira's arms. "Don't push me Lacus!" Cagalli yelled and tackled both to the ground. "Ah!" Kira and Lacus said as the fell on the couch. "Ha!" Cagalli said proudly placing her hands on her hips. Kira and Lacus smiled as they went after Cagalli tickling her. "No . . . No stop!" Cagalli said through laughs. "Stop it! Athrun!" Cagalli yelled. Athrun came over laughing and picked up Cagalli. "What took you so long!" Cagalli said hitting his chest.
"Oww" Athrun said pretending to be hurt. "Please." Cagalli said rolling her eyes. "Are you girls ready?" Dearka questioned holding up 7 tickets to a night club. "Hell yeah!" Cagalli said happily. Athrun frowned. "I don't think-" Athrun started. "Well that's why we don't let you think. Let's go." Cagalli said taking his hand.
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Bad idea going clubbing. Athrun was drunk, Cagalli was drunk, Dearka was wasted, Milly was sober. Lacus and Kira where both passed out on the couch and Yzak was off with some girl. "Come on Athrun. Dance." Cagalli said with a slur and pulled at Athrun. "Oh you just want to make out again." Athrun said falling off his tool. "Yeah right!" Cagalli said crossing her arms. "Oh you know you want to shout my name out again." Athrun said attacking her lips. Cagalli let him as she started to take off his jacket.
Milly who was watching them shocked at what they said quickly pulled Cagalli off of Athrun. "Cagalli what the hell are you doing?" Milly hissed. "I just want some Athrun." Cagalli slurred as she reached for Athrun. "Cagalli! Do you hear yourself!" Milly shouted in her ear. "Oww Milly stop!" Cagalli said and dropped to Athrun's side again.
Athrun looked at her too tired to move. "I'm going to sleep." Athrun mumbled and fell asleep. "Good god someone save me." Milly said. Just then Lacus and Kira woke up. "Milly what's up? Why are Athrun and Cagalli asleep on the floor and Dearka frenching that vase?" Kira asked looking bazaar at Dearka. "Just get Cagalli and Athrun out off the floor and let's go." Milly said walking to Dearka.
"Hey Milly!" he greeted. His cheeks where red as he was drunk. "Come on Dearka." Milly said dragging him away from the lamp. "Hey wait I wasn't done!" Dearka shouted as Milly pulled him out of the bar.
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"Oww my head hurts." Cagalli mumbled as she sat up. Athrun's face adjusted to the sunlight and his eyes opened. That was when he saw Cagalli. "Ah!" Athrun yelped and fell off the bed. "What is it?" Cagalli asked looking down. She saw she was naked and quickly covered herself. "What did you do!" Cagalli yelled at Athrun on the floor. "Me?" Athrun asked pointing to himself. "Yeah you!" Cagalli yelled. Athrun was still in his boxers luckily.
"Oh you two are awake." Lacus said as she brought food to them. "What happened?" Cagalli asked taking a piece of toast. "Well when we got you started stripping and gave Athrun a lap dance." Lacus said as Athrun stood and Cagalli blush. "I suggest you get your last things together. They changed the launch date so we can get there earlier. We are leavening at 8." Lacus said leavening the two.
"At 8." Cagalli repeated sighing. "Well I gotta pack up my things. Later okay." Cagalli said with a wave. She felt tears coming to her eyes. She couldn't face Athrun now. She needed to think some things through. Athrun grabbed her hand and spun her around. And kissed her on the lips. "Athrun, not now." Cagalli said as Athrun pushed her down on the bed. "I don't think so Ms. Attha." Athrun said on his hands and knees on the bed over her. Cagalli blushed and Athrun smiled. "Now?" she asked. Athrun nodded and started kissing her.
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Milly sat with Dearka outside on the grass with Kathryn. "Well you leave tonight. Sorry I was such a pain last night." Dearka said with a blush.
"Dearka come on. Get up!" Milly shouted at him as Dearka laid on the floor. "But Milly baby I'm so tired." Dearka mumbled. Milly kneeled down at his side. "Hey honey." Dearka mumbled and tried to pull down the straps on Milly's dress. "Dearka!" Milly shouted backing away. Dearka mumbled something and threw himself on top of Milly. "Dearka no stop!" Milly shouted trying to inch her way from under him. "Not ah." Dearka mumbled kissing her neck. "Dearka!" Milly said and slapped him. "Get off now." Milly demanded and scurried away from him.
Milly laughed. "Not at all. It was actually kinda funny now that I think about it." Milly said smiling. "Really I didn't mean to push you that far." Dearka said with a blush. "No need to worry now Dearka. Nothing happened so where fine." Milly said cupping his cheek and kissed the other one. Dearka smiled at her. "Thanks." he said softly.
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Lacus waited with Kira by the main gate. Cagalli was hanging onto Athrun, hugging his arm tightly. Milly and Dearka sat waiting for the shuttle as well. "Flight 492 to Orb is now boarding." the over head voice said as people started to enter the gate. "Well Kira this is goodbye for now I guess." Lacus said pulling him into a hug. Kira nodded. When she pulled away he quickly pulled her into a heated kiss. Lacus was dying to get air. When she pulled away she was panting for air. Kira was as well. "Bye Kira." Lacus said softly. "See you in a week Lacus." Kira said smiling and waved as Lacus entered the port with Cagalli and Milly.
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Milly waited with Dearka in the seats. Milly watched Cagalli and Athrun talking and kissing ever so often. "Flight 492 to Orb is now boarding." the over head voice said as people started entering the gate. Milly stood with Dearka. She turned and smiled. "Well till next week." Dearka said and took in a sharp breath before pulling her into a light kiss. "Bye Dearka." Milly said taking her bags and waved. She joined Lacus and Cagalli at the port and waved back before they left.
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Cagalli clung to Athrun's arm. She had no clue where Lacus and Milly where. She just wanted to be with Athrun a little bit longer. "Hey Athrun. I love you." Cagalli said softly. He looked down at her and smiled he pulled into a small kiss on the lips. Cagalli smiled. "I love you too." Athrun said and now Cagalli pulled him into a small kiss. "Flight 492 to Orb is now boarding." the over head voice said as people started entering the gate. Cagalli pouted and looked up at Athrun. Athrun smiled and brought her in front of him. "I love you okay. Don't let anyone else take you." Athrun warned. "I'm going to see you in a week Athrun." Cagalli said giggling. "I know. But you never know." Athrun said smiling. Her cupping her face and started to kiss her. Cagalli let his tongue explore her mouth a bit longer then normal. "I gotta go." Cagalli said pulling back. Athrun smiled and let her go. Cagalli joined Milly and Lacus at the port and they waved back to the boys. Athrun smiled and waved back.
Just like that, they where gone. Athrun felt something in his pocket when he sat back on the bus. He pulled out his cell phone that Cagalli gave him. He smiled at the phone and flipped it open. He saw a text message and opened it. There was a tiny smiling face blowing him kisses. Athrun smiled as it ended and it flashed 'From Cagalli' on it. Athrun smiled and closed his eyes as he laid back in his seat. "To Orb." Kira said softly. "To Orb." Athrun and Dearka repeated.
Well it's late I have to go to bed. Later guys!
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