Hello people, here I come again with another chapter let me apologize in advance, I'm sorry if you don't like this chapter but I will try my best for the next one like I said exams mess up your brain.
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Chapter 8
Cagalli woke up to the ringing of her phone, grunting and cursing under her breath she reached out for it and flipped it open "what", annoyed that she was interrupted from her sweet slumber.
Apparently the calling couple didn't notice it "Good morning Cagalli-Cags" they yelled happily
"Milly, Dearka ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND" she yelled back at them except she was kind of angry.
"Moo Cagalli and I said who better to call than you" she said in a pout the blond couldn't see, Milly ignored the mumbling from her friend and kept telling her how much fun they had "Anyway we're coming back in a few hours" then she giggled "Dearka stop that" more giggles "I'll see you then Cagalli"
"Don't come to my place go to Kira's" she yawned
Milly wanted to know why but Cagalli cut their conversation short. She sat on her bed; she messaged her temple as memories of last night came to her. She walked to the bathroom. I know I love him that much is certain but why did I hesitate...
Washing her face
Because it felt wrong
Brushing her teeth
And Why the hell did I think of Shinn
Combed her hair
Maybe you have feelings for him
But Asuran… The door bell interrupted her inner conversation
What the hell do people want from me she stomped to the door "Who is it?" she said a little bit angry before she reached the knob flinging the door open before the person behind it could answer
"I'm sorry I didn't know it was a bad time" Shinn apologized and cursed himself mentally
"Shinn" she smiled the anger that was there gone "No no it's ok come on in"
"I just came to see how you were" as he kissed her forehead after they were in and smiled down at her she blushed
"What are you doing?" she said in a whisper
"I'm sorry…I di" he said not wanting to upset her
"Will you stop saying sorry already, it's just that I'm confused right now" she said to him glaring
"Confused?" he wondered "About what?"
They stood facing each other with silence Cagalli's mind battle was seen by Shinn, he waited for her to speak and…
"You" was the simple answer Baka why don't you just tell him what happened yesterday
"Huh?" now he was confused
She scratched her head "You keep popping into my head in the oddest of moments" she looked at him why am I doing this?
He smiled inwardly thinking about me and decided to tease her a little. He leaned near her near "What kind of moments" he whispered; his breath tickled her skin which made her stiffen. Oh so he wants it that way
She moved her lips near his "That's for me to know and for you to find out" Glad I brushed my teeth was the first thing came to her realizing how close they were
That was it; it was too much to bear for Shinn, with her close to him like that. He closed the gap and unleashed the desire to kiss her
Her eyes wide as open as an owl but with those lips of his just like my dream so sweet
Shinn was glad she didn't pull away from him bit surprised, she was returning the kiss. His arms went slowly around her waist and pulled her close to his body, while her arms went to encircle his neck this just feels so good, so right not like…
She broke the kiss and let her arms fall down beside her body, Shinn grunted, her eyes looking at his chest she seemed guilty. He removed one arm to tilt her chin towards him "Cagalli"
"I shouldn't be doing this" as she rested her head against his chest and sighed
He ran his fingers through her hair and sighed placing his chin on her hair
"I know you're going through a rough time, I shouldn't have kissed you" he told her, kept hold her close, she could hear his heartbeat, it was beating with her heart as one.
"Kissing never felt so right" she said as she lifted her eyes to meet his "But you know about Asuran and we're not officially broke yet and the confusion because of the mixed feelings I'm having" She sighed heavily
He cringed at the mention of what's his name, Cagalli noticed it "This is new to me the feelings I have toward you" he nuzzled her nose with his "I have feelings for you too"
She never had feelings for anyone this quickly she didn't know that Shinn was the same as her. Normally like Yzak and Asuran's case she was friends with them first and then it lead them down the path of that kind of relationship. And if she was supposedly in love with them, why this feeling toward the raven haired is different, drawn like a magnet. Is it different kind of love?
"Cagalli" he said to bring back her attention to him "I don't want to pressure you, or let you feel that I'm taking advantage and nor do I want to be like some sort of a rebound thing. Do what you feel is right and be 100 percent sure when you do it, that's all I can say to you" he let go of her.
"Thank you" and she hugged him tightly "Oh Shinny you're the best"
"Did you have breakfast yet?"
"Nope"
"Well how about" he glanced at his watch "Brunch? You up for it"
She grinned widely "You don't know how hungry I am" she didn't need to prove it; her stomach assured him with a growl.
He chuckled at her "I believe I do now"
She smacked his arm playfully and walked away "10 minutes and I'll be ready make yourself at home" she said happily as she got into her bedroom
The minute she got it and closed the door behind her she slapped her forehead sheesh why didn't you confess you undying love for him stupid she said to herself sarcastically God what is wrong with me
As she was taking her clothes off her door bell rang again "For the love of GOD people" she opened the bedroom door partly "Shinn will you get that please"
"Sure thing" he laid down the magazine he was starting to read (let's just say some video games magazine) and headed through the door.
Cagalli went back to her business, Shinn opened the door and before he could register anything he was engulfed in a brotherly hug from Kira that was meant to be for his sister Lacus giggled at the dumbfounded Shinn "Kira that's not Cagalli" when the older man realized who he was hugging he pushed him away.
Awkward silence fell between them; Shinn was holding back his laughter and Kira was embarrassed then angry what was he doing in his sister's apartment and who was he to answer the door. Brotherly instincts were kicking in if it weren't for Lacus things would've gone a little too far…
"Hello Shinn"
"Uh Hi Lacus, sorry would you like to come in?"
She giggled Cagalli wasn't lying when she said that she was a giggling maniac he smiled to himself. (A/N: was mentioned in Chapter 3)
They came in asked about Cagalli, Shinn told them she was getting ready and they sat in the living room, Shinn picked up the magazine and continued reading it. Kira sat cross legged on the floor and turned on the TV and Lacus bended her knees and sat next to him.
After finishing her quick shower Cagalli finally saw the note on her bed while she was tying her shoes she read it
"Good morning Princess"
She smiled and continued
"Didn't want to wake you. I had to leave I kind of need to finish something, Busy as always"
Don't I know it? She joked
"I'll see you later 5 we'll go together to Kira's
Call me if you need anything
Love,
Asuran"
She laid it back on the nightstand, grabbed her cell and wallet and out of her room
"Hey Kira, Lacus" they turned their attention from box to Cagalli
"Cagalli" Kira got up to hug his sister
"What are you guys doing here?"
"We came to check on you" Lacus said "Well I told him to call first"
"What? Can't a brother come see his sister" Kira defended
"I've gotten everyone worried lately" She took a glance at Shinn and smiled
"Milly and Dearka are coming today, told them to be at your place for Asuran's goodbye party well they don't know about it yet but make sure call them again" she informed them "anyways wanna join us for brunch?" she grinned
"Nah we just finished eating" replied her brother
"Oh ok umm Lacus can you do me a favor?" Cagalli asked her
The pink haired stood up "Sure Cagalli, anything" and smiled warmly
"Could you prepare for the small party you know and invite our friends remember small party" knowing that her friends could get carried away sometimes
Her friend nodded happily "Leave it to me" Oh God was all that came to Kira
The four left the building and then went their separate ways a couple went preparing while the other…
"I know a place near by an Italian, what do you think" the raven haired suggested to the walking blonde next to him
"Sounds yummy to me" she said thinking she can't wait to have her meal "But I'd like to go an ATM first"
"Sure they have one around there" he pointed across the street she slapped his arm
"I know my way around here, come" she held his hand and crossed the street together. When they got to the ATM, Cagalli fetched her card from her wallet and checked her balance it read on the screen
You have a total amount of 18.75 $
"WHAT?" she screamed
Shinn was standing his back to the wall to give her some privacy but her behavior triggered him, he wanted to look but held himself back "What's wrong?" he asked her
"That old forgettable geezer" she kept mumbling and cursing took her cell and called someone
Two rings and it was answered "Hello princess, how are you doing sweety?"
"Hello, glad you still remember me father" she said in the most sweetest voice that only her father and brother knew meant an annoyed Cagalli
"Why yes dear to what do I own this lovely call"
"First of all it's ten days since you last spoke to me your only daughter…" he tried to cut her
"Caga…"
"Second, I called you and you didn't return my call" again he tried to explain
"Listen sweety…"
"Third and don't interrupt me I find that there is only 18 dollars in my account, where is my money?"
Shinn was watching the girl in amusement she's showing him more and more of himself he wasn't complaining in fact he liked how fiery she was but right now she sounds like a spoilt rich brat…
"What? But I already transferred it" replied Cagalli's surprised father
"No you didn't"
"Yes I did"
"Stop being a big baby" she yelled at him. Shin was wondering who was really being the big baby as he crocked an eyebrow
The raven haired could here a faint voice a name was being called
"KISAKA" Uzumi called his secretary; Cagalli could hear Kisaka's voice "Yes sir"
"Did you send the money to Kira and Cagalli?" he asked
"Yes sir"
"Are you sure" asked again
"Let me check sir" Kisaka disappeared from Uzumi's sight for a few moments in which his daughter kept showering him with "lovely" comments
Kisaka came again, nervous scratching the back of his head "Well you see sir I did send the money but it all went to Kira's"
"To Kira's" she was going to protest but her father put an end to it before it started
"I'll send you the same amount right away princess"
She said sweetly to her father "I know you will dad"
"I'm sorry if I haven't called lately, busy as always forgive me princess"
"It's ok dad I just like bugging you you're so much fun and it's not like I called either I was just taunting you" they both chuckled
"You wouldn't be Cagalli if you didn't. I love you, take care of yourself and keep an eye on Kira"
"I love you too, I will dad, bye"
She looked at Shinn while having the father-daughter conversation she forgot about him and all those things she said to her father and the way she acted, she grinned.
"I know I sounded like a daddy's girl" she put her tongue out for a second
"Oh really I didn't notice that" he said sarcastically
She blushed "Anyways let's get going I'm hungry" trying to end the embarrassment
"Oh Cagalli by the way do you mind if I tag along with you in the afternoon you know to the party"
"No problem the more the merrier, Asuran will be with us too" she didn't notice the look on his face because she was walking happily eyes fixed on her destination.
The after noon came Shinn and Cagalli were waiting outside for Asuran who was running late by half an hour. Cagalli tried to call him but his phone was out of reach, she was trying again one last time and it rang
Asuran answered "Sorry princess, five minutes and I'll be there"
"We're waiting" she hung up We? Who are "WE"? thought the blue haired
He arrived parked his car and walked over to Cagalli he didn't see the young man standing in the back when he reached his girl he tried to kiss her. A peck on the lips but she brushed it with a cheek kiss, he shrugged and didn't know why she did it.
"Asuran, Shinn will be joining us" She eyed the red-eyed boy and made a sign for him to come near them
"You two haven't been introduced Asuran Shinn, Shinn Asuran"
Shinn wanted to shake hands with him but Asuran ignored him and turned his attention back to Cagalli who smiled at the emerald orbs that returned the smile "My car or yours princess"
Shinn was glad he didn't extended his hand to him, he clenched his fist at the way the green-eyed alien princessed his Cagalli.
"I don't mind" she told him
"Mine then" he said to her as he put an arm around her shoulders and smirked at the black haired boy she's still mine
That bastard Shinn kept his cool as the party of three entered the car, Asuran driving, Cagalli passenger seat and Shinn in the back. The drive was uneventful except for the glares that both males were exchanging.
One last right turn and they'll be at Kira's building music could be heard inside the car "Do you guys hear that" Cagalli turned her head to Asuran then Shinn
"Yeah" replied the ruby-eyed
"I think it's coming from Kira's" Asuran said and turned right. There stood the building people were flowing in and music getting louder
"Oh my God I can't believe Lacus" said Cagalli
Asuran chuckled "You know her she tends to be a bit excited" he parked the car and they all entered the garden where people were at, the pink haired spotted them and went over to them
"Hi everyone" she noticed Cagalli's look "I'm sorry did I overdid things"
"No it's perfect Lacus" Asuran told her they hugged "Thanks for everything"
"Glad he liked it" the blonde said to herself. She thought he might've wanted a small gathering of friends instead of this huge thing with all those lights, people, food and…
"Aaaaah" she screamed when she felt someone pinch her waist on both side playfully
Shinn smiled at the couple "Dearka you could've killed her" yelled his fiancée
"Milly" she launched at her friend she didn't realize how much she missed her
"Is it true?" whispered to her blonde childhood friend
They broke the hug, Cagalli nodded and smiled weakly
"No hug for me" said the blonde tanned male as he grinned ever so childishly
Cagalli turned to him "Come here"
Milly wanted to punch the life out of Asuran, but decided for her friend's sake she wouldn't make a fuss about him so she did as Yzak did IGNORED him completely.
Dearka greeted Asuran and then took his girl to the dance floor to release the negative energy that he was feeling building up in her.
Yzak and Shiho joined the four, Yzak took Cagalli aside and apologized from his previous behavior, Shinn wasn't really happy about he was leaning down to her ear and whispering things he didn't know about. Shiho didn't like it either but Yzak explained everything to her.
Asuran offered Cagalli a dance with him which she accepted happily. It was a slow love song, Asuran was a very good dancer, and both of them were laughing together, smiling at each other. Shinn walked over to Kira, he usually enjoyed his company but right now he's being annoying complaining about how his neighbors are going to report him and all that yadda yadda.
Asuran was glad that he was away from the raven haired that kept staring at his princess but right now all that he was thinking about was the amber eyed beauty in his arms. She fits so perfectly with him; her smiles always lit his gloomy days. He whispered to her sweet things, she blushed. How adorable she looks. Her smell was starting to drive him crazy, he controlled himself but he wasn't sure of how long he can keep it up. Everything about her drove him to the edge but now knowing that she will not be his anymore and he will not be hers was killing him. How he hated his father and his sneaky ways, if it weren't for his mother's sake he wouldn't leave his princess, his love. He stared at her she smiled and then looked somewhere else for a brief moment before returning to his eyes.
It wasn't the first time she looked that way slowly as they dance he turned and saw the target of her pretty eyes it was none other than Shinn Asuka, the guy he barely knows but already the feeling of hatred was felt toward him. The song ended and so their little dance they walked over to her brother and Shinn.
Asuran and Kira was in deep conversation at least Kira was. Cagalli was standing with Shinn, it's not that she didn't want to spend her time with Asuran it's because everyone including Kira was around him, talking to him, saying their goodbyes, she thought it best leave it to them she'll have her time with him later.
"What's that look?" Shinn made a pouty face that looked like hers.
She giggled at the cute face he showed, she sighed "It's nothing"
"Asuran ha" he put a hand on her shoulder "I know it's going to be tough but if it means anything to you, I'll be here for you" he smiled sincerely. He knows that she has feelings for the blue-haired and it won't go away easily but he was willing to wait and help her get over him.
"It means everything, Shinn" she felt her eyes getting wet Why is he so sweet?
"Now now don't cry on me or that white haired freak won't let me hear the end of it" he joked
She let out a small laugh as she wiped the single tear that left her right eye
"Come, dance with me" he said to her softly, he held her hand, she nodded
Unaware of Asuran who watched the scene and heard their little talk she tells him everything, what is he to her? Anger again was rising inside of him. He decided it was best to leave and he did without letting anyone know.
Cagalli was looking for Asuran now. She asked everyone about him but they all said they didn't see him. She was frustrated and guilty how could she dance with Shinn and leave him, it was his party and he didn't deserve it.
"I'm leaving" she told Shinn
"I'm with you, we'll take a cab since we came with him" he said to her, noticed the frown that was on her face. He felt guilty now; it's because of him that she was feeling down.
They got into the Taxi and arrived home. "I hope he's not mad…argh who am I kidding" she said fidgeting with her blouse while they were going up her stairs.
"Don't worry, why don't you call him again"
"He wouldn't answer I already tried a million times"
They were in front of her apartment "Thank you Shinn…I'll see you tomorrow"
"Don't stress yourself, you can go to him tomorrow and take care of yourself, sleep tight Cagalli" he kissed her forehead
"Good night Shinn" she said as she saw him going down the stairs she turned and unlocked her door. She didn't feel the piercing gaze of a pair of particular eyes that was standing on the upper staircase. She pushed her door walked in before she turned on her lights. She felt a vice like grip on her left wrist and she was swirled around to meet the angry, hungry, lust filled emerald eyes.
She gasped "Asuran…"
End of chapter 8
Another chapter done, I hope you liked it. Now what's going to happen to our poor little Cagalli? That's for me to know and for you to find out. Tune in for the next chapter, maybe in a week or so. You know I have Eid coming. Thank you again for reading and please don't forget to shower me with reviews I don't mind flames.
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