Hello everyone, sorry guys for not updating earlier exams are starting again I've got two this Tuesday. Okay I just want to make one thing clear I know that Asuran is Athrun but I like the Japanese pronunciation that's why I use the first. Just needed to let anyone who doesn't know know…forgive my useless talk but I can't keep it inside it bothers the hell out of me. Well without further ado here's chapter 11 I hope you'll enjoy it XD
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Chapter 11
Almost 7 p.m
"When can you have it delivered?" Cagalli asked the man behind the register in the furniture store
"Tomorrow afternoon ma'am we'll contact you" she said
"Ok. Thank you" Cagalli replied
"Yah! Finally done shopping" squealed the blonde relived when they got out of the last store they were in.
"Thank God I thought I was going to die" Shinn said with a grunt
"You bought more stuff than I did and you're complaining" she raised her brows
"I don't like shopping but when I do I like to get it over with in one trip" he explained
She hmphed "Men…" and shook her head
"Come let's go, these are tiring me" she raised the bags she was holding
His ruby eyes were staring at something else; they were sparkling like a little boy
"I'm not done yet" as he walked across the street to the place he admired "I can't believe I forgot about you"
"Are you crazy, who are you talking to?" she asked as she followed him
There were people around them but where his eyes were staring no one was standing except for a video store, they arrived at the door. A huge game poster was on it
Battle ship Minerva III
"Oh I forgot you were crazy about these things" she sighed.
Cagalli glanced at her raven haired friend the look on his face was adorable "Give me your bags, I'll drop them in the car and come back" she told him
"I'll come with you first then we'll come back together" his eyes still on the poster, almost drooling
She laughed "It's ok I won't be 5 minutes"
"Thanks Cagalli you're the best" he dropped the bags, gave her a quick hug and entered the store
She smiled such a baby then she frowned he could've handed them to me as she bent to pick up his things
"Need a hand" a male voice offered
"Dearka…hey…oh yes please" she nodded at him and looked at him with admiration "Don't you look hot" she eyed him. He was wearing a black suit no tie with red shirt under its jacket with the first two buttons unbuttoned.
He chuckled and held the bags "Thanks Cags, coming from you means a lot to me" he winked "What's with all these bags?" he juggled them
"Shinn and I were shopping and when he saw this" she pointed with her thump to the poster "He was drooling all over himself"
"Say no more" he laughed and they walked together to the car
"What brings you here all dressed up?"
"Me and Milly are having dinner she was supposed to meet me at 7 but she called and said she won't be there for another half an hour, you know me I don't like to sit around waiting" he informed his blonde friend
"I see" she smiled
"So how are things between you and Shinn?" he gave her one of his silly grins as they loaded the trunk with the things
Cagalli coughed "What do you mean?"
"Come on Cags you can't play dumb with me, all the looks you give each other, the way you keep holding hands…you know all that stuff" he nudged her with his elbow
"I swear that Milly is affecting you too much, we're just friends" she smiled nervously is it that obvious? She couldn't believe that her feelings were shown to all
"It's not just me, even Yzak says so"
"So you girls are gossiping about me"
He gave her a look then closed the trunk "Well baby girl Asuran is gone now" he said she winced at the mention of her ex
Dearka thought it was because she missed him nothing more "And he's not coming back" he cleared his throat I sound like Milly "I'm just saying he looks like a good guy"
"Damn it I know that" she almost yelled, tears were in her eyes. She didn't need him rubbing it in her she knew that and more.
"Cags" he didn't mean anything bad all he wanted for her to get over the blue haired man and continue with her life. He put an arm over her shoulders and rubbed her forearm "Come on no need for tears"
She wiped them "He's the perfect guy I've ever known I know no one is perfect but as silly as it may sound it's the truth" then what's stoping you! A voice yelled in her head. They continued walking toward the video store
"I don't think I'm ready that's all" she sighed
"It's ok everything will be fine just don't keep him hanging" her tanned friend assured her, he smiled "We're here. I better get going; you go and have fun say hi to Shinn for me"
They hugged "I'll see you around"
She entered and looked for Shinn, Cagalli walked through the multiple isles. She stopped at one where Shinn was standing and apologizing to her pink haired friend
"I'm sorry I didn't know that and I didn't mean anything" he said
"Ha! As if she would look like ME" she pointed at herself "And for your information buddy I came out 3 hours before her" she scoffed and put her arms in front of her
"Meer!" Cagalli called "Oh my God when did you come back?" both girls hugged each other
"Cag-chan it's been a very long time, I missed you all" she perked
"I didn't know Lacus had a twin" Shinn spoke to his blonde friend
"Can you believe the ignorant" she looked down at him as if he were an insect "He thought I was Lacus"
Cagalli chuckled "Come on Meer he didn't know and besides your identical twins what do you expect? Wearing different hairpins don't always help people" the blonde shrugged
Meer sighed "I know…I just love annoying cute guys" she giggled
Shinn blushed and Cagalli glared at her unconsciously
"Aiya I didn't know he was yours" Meer said
Cagalli almost fell, Shinn smirked
"Lacus told me about Asuran but I can see you're not wasting your time Cag-chan…that's my girl" she patted her back
"We're just friends" the blonde explain and she moved to stand next to the raven haired
"Yeah yeah just like how the sun rises from the west!" the pink haired replied "I must be going now, don't tell anyone I'm here I want it a surprise, Bye Cag-chan Shinn-chin" she wiggled her nose and walked away before the amber eyed could say anything to her
"She's different"
"Yeah"
She turned to look at him "Got what you wanted?" she said circling her arm with his
"Yep and I can't wait to get home" he said excitedly
"I just wanna lay down and sleep for days" she stretched her free arm upward her head against his shoulder
They walked out the door "My feet hurt I'm so tired" she whined
"Hold this for me" he gave her the small plastic bag that contained his new game
The moment she took it she found herself literally swept off the ground, Shinn was carrying her bridal style. People stared like they had nothing better to do with their lives
"Put me down Shinn, people are looking" she hissed in a whisper, cheeks turning crimson not just from stares but the way he was holding her was melting her heart
"Let them look doesn't your feet hurt?" he smiled at her
Cagalli's feet were little relieved being off the ground, she exhaled deeply "What about you?" she asked him and laid her on his shoulder, her nose uncontrollably rubbed against his neck, she always loved the way he smelled
This little doing sent a pleasurable shiver through his body "With you in my arms I can handle any pain" he tilted his head to kiss her forehead. He was open about his feelings.
Cagalli fell silent without realizing her grip on the small plastic object tightened…
Two weeks passed, University started some enjoying themselves others cursing whoever invented the concept of schooling and getting degrees. Since the start of the semester Cagalli and Shinn slept separately though both them didn't enjoy their sleep lately.
It was the beginning of a new year, a new start for Cagalli. It was in the morning and as usual she and raven haired would share the same car to GSD U. Everyday she'd call him in early to make sure he woke up and got ready, it was hard with him obsessing over that Minerva game.
He'd always wear a frown in the morning; Cagalli would imitate him until his features relaxed or he'd laugh at how silly she looked.
"Don't wait for me today I'll be working on a project with Yzak after classes" the blonde told Shinn when they were walking toward her class.
"I don't mind waiting" he said
"I might be late and don't worry, I'll ask him to drive me home" she said smiling to him. She glanced at her watch, he wanted to protest but she kissed his cheek and ran to her class
"Shit I'm going to be late again" she muttered to herself
"Well come straight to me when you get home" he yelled at her back
"Of course" she yelled back and waved her hand without looking back at him
In the afternoon at the library
"Isn't this enough for today" she dropped her head on the table. Cagalli was tired from all the internet and book browsing she needed to be home, the main reason was she missed a certain Shinn Asuka
"Cagalli we've only been here for 3 hours" Yzak whispered
She grunted "So what? The project isn't due for another month" she groaned as she rested her chin on the table
"Keep your voice down, I know that but we'll have mid-term exams then so I want it to be done with this week please" the white haired kept his voice down
She sighed "Okay"
He smiled "Just another hour then we'll leave ok"
She straightened herself "Thank you" she grinned
Half an hour later Shiho spotted them, it was true Yzak seemed different around her in a good way. The brown haired girl obviously wanted to be alone with her boyfriend.
"I'll excuse myself now" the blonde smiled at the couple she was a little envy none the less happy for them
"Come Cagalli you have to stay" Shiho said to her
"I miss Shinn" the blonde eyes widened at herself confession "I mean you know him he needs someone to look after him" she laughed nervously
Yzak smirked and Shiho giggled
"Shhhhh" were heard from different glaring pupils
Cagalli mouthed a sorry to them "Do you have a ride" Yzak asked her
She didn't but it's not like she'd tell him because he'd definitely insist on taking her home. Her eyes caught a glimpse of red hair exiting the library
"Yeah I'm leaving with Fellay" she hoped it would be true because she knew everyone else left "I have to go before she forgets about me, bye"
"Fellay" Cagalli called her as she caught up with her
"Cagalli how are you sweety?" ever since that day Fellay cherished the friendship she shared with the blonde
"Can you give me a ride home" she gave her a pleading smile
"Sure anything for you" Fellay perked and put her arm over Cagalli's shoulder
"So how have you been" she asked again
"I've never been better what about you?" they reached the car and got inside
"I'm having the best time of my life" Fellay screamed from the happiness she felt
She started the car and drove "I'm glad for you" another wave of envy and jealousy hit her
"I love him so much Cagalli that sometimes it hurts and if I don't see him for one day I feel like I'm missing something" she sighed smilingly
"I know how it feels" she was thinking of Shinn
"How has it been with you and Shinn?" Fellay asked unknown to her that the said raven haired man and the blonde didn't take it to the next level
"Nothing we're just friends"
"WHAT?" that made the driving red-haired his the brakes in the middle of the street
"Fellay what are you doing?" Cagalli gasped
"What am I doin? The question should be directed to you not me" she shrieked at her friend "Cagalli are you blind? Or are you fucking dumb?" she was irritated
Cars were honking at her car but she ignored them
"It's obvious to the world how much you love him and care for him and how much he loves you and adore the ground you walk on" she yelled at her more
"Fellay" Cagalli's heart sank, her friend spoke the truth but she was still a little hesitant because of what she didn't know. She felt like crying but what good would it do?
"I'm not ready" the blonde responded she kept telling that to everyone she knew she was lying not just to them but to herself as well.
"I know something happened between you and Asuran I don't know what exactly but Sting told me that Shinn helped you"
HONK HONK!
"Move it bitch" a driver yelled at her, Fellay just gave him the finger and continued ignoring the other cars
"You called me a coward remember I believe that you are the coward now"
"I know that it's just…"
"It's just what? Ha? Nothing you have no excuse and don't try to make one up. How could you tell me to follow my heart when you don't even listen to yours? You love him I am more than sure"
"Yes I do love him" she started sobbing God what have I been doing? I'm such an idiot how could I keep him waiting like that there's no doubt in my heart I'm so stupid
"I'm a fool how could I do that to him?"
Fellay's features soften when Cagalli admitted her feelings and realized how foolish she was. The red haired spoke softly to her friend "It's ok Cagalli you can tell him that when you arrive home" she put a hand on the blonde's shoulder and squeezed it
HONK! HONK!
Fellay got angry at the stupid impatient cars couldn't they say she was having an important conversation the nerve of those people
She lowered her window "Fuck you people can't you see I'm busy"
Cagalli giggled at her outburst "Come on Fellay let's hurry home I have something important to tell Shinn"
"That's the Cagalli I know" her foot pressed on the gas
"Thank you Fellay"
"Thank yourself when you tell him you love him"
They arrived in her street, Cagalli unbuckled She hugged her friend and kissed her cheek "Thank you so much"
"Go on now" Fellay was glad she could return the favor
Cagalli ran over to Shinn's door while Fellay drove away from her. The blonde rang the door bell hysterically and banged on the door like it was the source of her suffering and the last obstacle between her and the man she loved she needed to get to the other side, she wanted to. She also wanted to apologize for not saying it earlier
The bell kept ringing and she kept banging after a minute she realized he might not be home. She stood in front of it and dialed his cell out of reach the voice in her phone said
"Shit not today" she waited for an hour at his door but unfortunately he didn't show up. Her phone won't reach his.
She inhaled deeply then exhaled, she walked with sad steps to her building when she entered the old janitor approached her
"Miss Athha I have a message from your young friend" he said with his old voice
"Shinn" her heart lightened and she smiled "What is it oji-san?"
"Goodbye" he said
"Sorry I didn't hear you"
The old man sighed bored "He told me to tell you Goodbye"
Cagalli felt the world around her spinning; her stomach almost failed her she couldn't believe what she heard?
"He just said that…N-nothing more you sure?" she could feel her throat become dry
"Yes I'm sure now if you'll excuse me I have things to do" he left her with the dreadful news alone
She shook her head furiously tears rained from her eyes she ran to her apartment "No he'd never do that to me"…
End of Chapter 11
What happened with Shinn and why the hell did he leave such an awfully short message! Stay tuned to find out XD
Sorry if anyone hates the fact that Meer is Lacus's twin here and is the older one but I like it. Oh you should probably know that I might take around 10-14 days until my next update I'm sorry as I always say College sucks and I can't wait til I graduate XP
Let me know what you think of the chapter…Don't hold back…burn me if you must
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Ja ne mena-san