Chapter 5 (Engagement)

Freedom9217: I hope you enjoyed my last chapter, this chapter can be a bit ironic, anyways, I hope you like it.

Eternal high

"What am I gonna do?" Lacus asked.

"I can't believe Allster would do this." Miraillia said.

"There's nothing bad she can't do." Yzak said.

"The problem is what are we gonna do now, if Lacus stays in the same room with her, who knows what's gonna happen." Miguel said.

"We can't just back down like that! I'm gonna give that Allster girl a piece of my mind!" Cagalli said walking out the door, but Athrun stopped her.

"Even if you beat up Allster is not gonna change anything, you'll only get in trouble." Athrun said.

"Then what, I can't just let my best friend share a same room with some crazy girl who wants to do something to her!" Cagalli yelled.

"We have to figure out a way to make Ms. Talia change the rooms." Athrun said.

"Where's Shinn, he's always the one with ideas." Miguel said.

"That's reminds me, where's Stellar?" Luna said.

"I heard that Stellar is babysitting Shinn's little sister, Shinn probably went home to see her." Rusty said.

"So Shinn likes Stellar, it's no surprise, they'll make a good couple, if Stellar actually like Shinn." Meyrin said.

"Hey guys, can we focus here, we're trying to solve the problem here." Cagalli said.

"Let's discuss it later, it's late, we don't start living here until next week. We'll still have the weekend to think." Auel said.

"Okay, we'll meet tomorrow at the park at 10 a.m. don't think too much about it, Lacus, I'm sure we'll think of something." Cagalli said to her friend.

Lacus slightly nodded her head and then burst into tears.

Kira felt angry at Flay but he can't do anything about it. It hurts him to see Lacus in her current state and he can't believe he actually dated that evil girl just a few weeks ago. He felt bad for Lacus and blamed himself for all this. There is no other way, I have to talk to Flay, Kira thought.

Everyone left leaving Kira and Lacus alone. Kira brought Lacus home and went straight to Flay's house. When he got there, Flay's mother opened the door and Kira politely greeted her, and then he went upstairs to talk to Flay. Flay was surprised to see Kira but happy, so she hugged Kira tightly as if he is her boyfriend. Kira rudely pushes her away and demanded why she wants to be Lacus' roommate.

"Just like you said Kira, it's my life; I can pair up with whoever I want." Flay said.

"Why does it have to be Lacus, why can't you just leave us alone?"

"I don't want to, I'm not gonna stop until I get you back."

"I'm never gonna like you again, so just give up!"

Tears starts to form in Flay's eyes, even though she's bad, she still likes Kira. Flay felt tears streams down her cheeks; she wiped it away with her hands and run into the bathroom. Kira is stunned by this and his heart softens as he saw Flay cry, "Do I still have feelings for her." No, I can't back down; I have to stay tough in order to protect Lacus." Kira thought as he walked to the door and left Flay's house.

Zala mansion

Athrun came back from school and found his father waiting for him in the living room. It's quite strange, usually Athrun's father (Patrick Zala) doesn't come home until late at night because he is the president of a large company. Athrun sat by his father and asked how come his home early. Patrick had a big mysterious smile on his face and pointed to Athrun's left, Athrun logically turn to that direction and saw Mia Campbell running to him and hugged him tightly.

"Mia, why are you here?" Athrun asked.

"Your father invited me."

"Athrun, Mia, you are now officially engaged." Patrick said.

"What!" Athrun yelled.

"Why, I don't understand." Athrun said.

"I believe you are ready, Mia likes you, I think you two will make a fine couple someday." Patrick said.

"But….."

Athrun is speechless considering that he just met Mia and now he has to marry her in the future. He strongly disagrees but he knows that his father is the type that won't change his words so easily.

"Isn't this great Athrun?" Mia asked.

The blue hair boy nodded in disbelief and looks at his father confusedly. Patrick Zala seems to enjoy seeing his son being embraced by Mia.

"It's late Mia, you should head home." Patrick said.

"Okay, I'll see you tomorrow Athrun." Mia said as she left.

Next day (Park)

The group sits in the park waiting for Athrun and Mia to come. They were sure taking there time. Cagalli was runny out of patience, especially since is ATHRUN and Mia that they were waiting for. Cagalli felt a weird feeling in her heart that proved to be jealously, they waited for a very long time still Athrun and Mia did not show up. Cagalli got mad at Athrun and declared those two out of the conversation.

Athrun is currently being dragged by Mia from store to store shopping for cloths.

"Mia, shouldn't we be heading to the park now, I'm sure everyone's waiting." Athrun said.

"It's okay; they can go on without us." Mia said.

Helping Lacus isn't really the most important thing on Athrun's mind right now. He is afraid that Cagalli will get mad at him for not attending the conversation. He just wants to run off and leave Mia alone, but he knows that his father will kill him if he did that. "Sorry Cagalli, it's not my fault." He wonders if he should tell Cagalli about the engagement.

"Mia, lets go somewhere else." Athrun said.

"Okay."

At the end of the day Athrun actually had a nice time with Mia, he completely forgot about Cagalli. On the way home, he closed his eyes and thought of Mia, he giggled a bit and suddenly he heard a familiar voice saying "How was your date?" Athrun opened his eyes and found Cagalli standing in front of his house waiting for him. He smiled nervously and said hello.

"Had a nice time today?" Cagalli said.

"Cagalli I…"

"It's okay, I understand perfectly." Cagalli said.

"No, it's not what you think." Athrun said nervously.

"Then what is it!" Cagalli yelled angrily, her fist clenching together, she looks like she's about to explode.

"I……" Athrun is struggling to explain it but he can't find the right words to say it.

"It's okay Athrun, I understand." Cagalli said disappointed while walking away.

Athrun is stunned while Cagalli walked past him, he helplessly watches Cagalli walks further and further away. "Wait! Cagalli" Athrun runs up to her and grabbed her by the wrist. "Let go of me!" Cagalli yelled, but before she could do anything, she was pulled into a warm embrace by Athrun. She froze for a moment, shocked but happy, her heart pounded so fast, the anger and disappointment she held just now is gone; she has Athrun to thank. They broke free and stared into each other's eyes, for the first time, Cagalli can see how clear Athrun's emerald orbs are.

"I've always wanted to do that." Athrun said not caring that he's blushing madly.

"Thank you." Cagalli said.

"I'm... engaged to marry Mia." Athrun finally said it.

There is a long silence after Athrun said that. Cagalli couldn't believe what she just heard; Athrun is to marry her good friend Mia someday. She felt hurt inside but she didn't express it.

"Congratulations." Cagalli said calmly.

"My father arranges it, but I don't like her, I only consider Mia as a friend. Please try to understand." Athrun sounded like he's begging.

Cagalli can tell from Athrun's expression that he's telling the truth, but she still can't accept the fact that Athrun is engaged. She couldn't find the right words to express herself.

"I'll find a way; I'll find a way to break up the engagement." Athrun said.

I know I may have gone out the way a bit, but I'm kind of out of ideas, please give me some suggestions.