Chapter 6 (The first encounter)

Freedom9217: In this chapter I wrote a bit more details instead of just talking, because my friend read it and thought that there are not many details. Well, enjoy.

Eternal High (Class)

The weekend of worries finally ended and school days came. Everyone came to school disappointedly and waits for the horror that's about to come.

Cagalli sits in her desk and looks out the window to the empty truck in their schoolyard. Her mind replaying the moment that Athrun told her that he's engaged with Mia. She told herself that it doesn't matter, "it's not like we actually had a relationship or something." But whenever she thinks about it she feels uncomfortable and sad, her mind shifted to her friend Lacus and her situation, and she turns her head to the pink hair girl and found her face doesn't show any emotions of worrying or scared. Cagalli is surprised at how calm her friend can be sometimes. Her self on the other hand is a hot-tempered and scary tomboy. She wish; that they could just convince Ms. Talia to change the roommates, but she know that Ms. Talia would never allow that, she would probably give them a terse lecture on the importance of teamwork, cooperation and some other, meeting with new people and other stuff. She can only sigh and waits for what happens.

Athrun looks over to Cagalli who is busy daydreaming about a certain person. He felt guilty for getting engaged with Mia without discussing with anyone, but how could he, his father arrange it without asking his opinion. He felt angry and is troubled by how he's going to break up the engagement at the same time. "Maybe I could ask mother…" Athrun's mother is always on his side, she always respects him and his decisions.

Athrun feels comfortable around Cagalli and likes her tomboy personality. He finds her cute and attractive even though she can get hotheaded sometimes. This makes him feel even worse, Athrun has been good at controlling his emotion, or at least he thought so. But whenever the blond hair girl comes into the picture, he became utterly irrational. For Athrun, Cagalli's well-being and happiness were one of the most important things in his life.

The boring class finally ended and is now time to stay in dorms. The group gathered in the truck and tried to squeeze out an idea for Lacus' problem.

"I say you should just give up and stay home." Yzak said.

Lacus doesn't seem to show any fear or worries about this.

"Aren't you worried?" Miguel asked.

"A little bit, but I don't think Flay can be that bad." Lacus answered.

"You always want to see the good in everyone, even if there is none." Cagalli said.

Lacus always thought that everyone has a good side, she is a little surprised when Cagalli said that, but she knew that her friend is only trying to help.

"It's okay; I think it won't be that bad. I can live with her." Lacus said cheerfully.

"If you insist, I'll come to check on you when I'm all settled in, okay? Cagalli said.

They all head to their dorms, when Lacus got to room 4, Flay was already there with her luggage, Lacus gulped and went inside the room.

"You've finally arrived, Clyne." Flay said.

"Hi…..Flay."

"Let's get right to the point. I want you to stay away from Kira."

"It's not fair that way. Don't you think?"

"I don't care, Kira is my boyfriend!"

"Was, he's not your boyfriend anymore."

"Don't argue with me Clyne, or I'll make sure you regret it."

"What are you going to do? Let's hear it." Cagalli and other girls suddenly barged into the room.

Turning to sneer at Cagalli, Flay folded her arms across her chest.

"It's none of your business Athha." Flay said.

"I'm warning you Allster, don't you dare do anything to Lacus. Get lost and ask Ms. Talia to pair you up with someone else."

"Oh, I'm so scared, too bad Athha, Clyne is my roommate, so you better get use to seeing me around."

Struggling against the urge to beat the crap out of Flay, Cagalli gritted her teeth.

Ignoring Cagalli's murderous stare, Flay smirked at Lacus and brushed her shoulder, lingering a moment longer than necessary. "I'll come back later, Clyne. To continue…. our conversation."

Flay smirk widened as Lacus recoiled at her touch. Cagalli instinctively stepped between them and struck Flay's hand away, much harder than she intended to.

The small crowd held their collective breath, anticipating a fight.

"Keep you bloody hands off." Cagalli warned dangerously. Her hands turned to fists and the cords in her neck tautened.

"Cagalli…" Lacus' hand shot out, Cagalli turns around, annoyed. Lacus shook her head imperceptibly. No, her mouthed silently. Don't.

Flay glared at Cagalli and quickly left the room. Cagalli's blood thundered in her ears and eyes were cold as he stared after the fast disappearing figure.

Room 1 (Cagalli and Stellar's room)

Cagalli sits on her bed still angry over the encounter with Flay. Stellar is out at Shinn's house babysitting Mayu so Cagalli is all alone with no one to cheer her up. Suddenly a knock sounded on the door, and Athrun came into the room.

"Hi….I heard what happened." Athrun said hesitating.

Seeing Athrun made Cagalli felt a little embarrassed, but she is still angry at Flay. Cagalli made a face, then curled her right hand into a fist and smacked it hard against her left palm.

Athrun smiled and sat beside her, she's so cute when she's angry… One of the qualities he liked about her. Athrun isn't too happy either, he is still angry at his father for getting him engaged with out consulting him.

"What are you doing here?" Cagalli asked angrily.

"Just came to see how you were doing." Athrun answered.

"How come you're not with your girlfriend?" Cagalli asked embarrassedly. She felt stupid for asking that question. She's usually good at accepting things, but when it comes to Athrun, she couldn't control herself.

Athrun blinked stupidly, unable to find a suitable reply. "I told you, I don't like her!" Athrun was getting angry. "I'm not happy about this either!" Athrun stood up and punch the well hard.

Cagalli suppressed the laughter that was bubbling within her chest; Athrun was having one of his rare temper tantrums, something that only Cagalli was privy to, or maybe a bit for Kira. As far as Cagalli was aware, no one else had been privy to this facet of Athrun's sometimes emotional character, Athrun always kept his innermost emotions in check in public, but with Cagalli he was able to let it all out and just be himself. The good, the bad and the downright exasperating; Cagalli has seen it all and accepted him as he was.

Suddenly, Cagalli felt guilty for making Athrun miserable. She stood up and patted Athrun on the head as if he was a little boy. "I'm not an 8 year old you know." Athrun said with a smile. "You're acting like one." Cagalli said. Athrun chuckled as he sat down on the bed, his mood lightening. Trust Cagalli to find a way to cheer him up. He shifted, making room on the bed for Cagalli to sit beside him.

"I'm sorry, I just couldn't control myself." Cagalli said while sitting beside Athrun.

"It's okay, it's my fault anyway."

Cagalli watched the blue hair boy feeling sad for himself. She remembered when she was in the same situation.

"I know how you feel. I use to be engaged." Cagalli said which shocked Athrun quite a bit.

"Really?"

"Yeah, I use to be in the same situation as you."

Then flashbacks starts to float in Cagalli's mind, flashbacks of the memories she never wants to go through with it again.

Flashback

A blonde hair girl is walking home from school with a big smile on her face. She just got an A in her science test. She can't wait for her parents to see it and be proud of her. When she got home, she saw her parents at home as usual but this time with a purple hair boy.

"Who is this?" Cagalli asked.

"Cagalli, you're finally home." The purple hair boy said while approaching her with a stupid smile.

"Who are you?"

"Yunna. Your future husband."

"What!" Cagalli said angrily.

I'm gonna stop here and write the next part for next chapter. I worked hard on making on the details and stuff and I took advice from other stories. I hope you enjoy it.