Chapter 7 – Realizations
A/N: Revised…
Athrun led them through the hallway and into a grand ballroom. Cagalli felt extremely uneasy under all the looks she got from the men in the room. She shrugged off the feeling and walked towards the Victorian chairs with Miriallia while Athrun talked to the EAF council members.
"Cagalli, I dressed you up like this is to help you. So grab this chance, finish him off and then we could get out of here." Miriallia whispered.
"What… Tonight? Isn't it a tad bit too early?" Cagalli said nervously.
"My, our sisters will laugh when they see the all expert kunoichi, Cagalli Yula nervous." Miriallia teased.
"What? Alright! I will do it tonight! And for Pete's sake, I'm Cagalli Yula, not some slut that throws herself all over a man." Cagalli said hotly. Miriallia smirked victoriously, getting Cagalli to do something is so easy.
"I'm going to the ladies." Cagalli said.
"Why is there a pretty lady such as you doing here alone?" Dearka asked.
"I see no need to tell you the reason." Miriallia replied coldly.
"May I have this dance? Unless you are unable to do so." Dearka asked.
"Alright. But it is only because I am able to dance." Miriallia replied.
Cagalli's mouth dropped onto the floor, literally. There was her friend, dancing with her employer's friend. She was still gaping at the sight until she felt a tap on her shoulder.
Play us a song we can slow dance on
"May I have this dance?" Athrun asked. Cagalli twirled around and accepted it. They waltzed in the slow but loud music.
We wanna hold each other
Athrun looked into her amber pools and explored every corner of it.
Play us a groove so we hardly move
He felt himself drawn into her as they stopped and had some wine.
Just let our hearts beat together
Athrun was pulled out of the ballroom by Cagalli. His head felt strangely light as he walked out.
Oh baby cause it feels so good
Feeling something warm cover his mouth, his eyes widened as he saw Cagalli kissing him. Her eyes were unfocused and dazed.
When we're close like this
Parting from his mouth, Cagalli blushed. Seeing Cagalli blush made her seem more delicious…erm… cute in his eyes.
Whisper in my ear and let me steal a kiss
Unable to control himself, Athrun attacked her mouth once more tasting its sweetness.
Inner pep talk
Shit stop! Stop! What are you doing? She's your secretary! (C)
Oh yeah! Wait… Who're you? (A)
I'm your…… (C)
Stop all this bullshit! Athrun ignore that blistering idiot and listen to me. (H)
Wait! When did you get to stick your overlarge nose into such affairs? (C)
Overlarge nose? How dare you! Why I ought to… (H)
Yeah! So what? You were always butting in with your stinking overlarge nose! (C)
Oh yeah! Are you picking a fight? Well you're on! (H)
STOP! Alright, I'm confused. Who are you guys? (A)
I am your CONSCIENCE. (C)
And I am your…drum roll please… HEART! (H)
Oh… (A)
Athrun she's your secretary you cannot do this. One night stands will ruin your reputation! Who will respect you? And that Yzak, he will laugh his head off and steal your place! (C)
Athrun! Listen to me, you are falling for her and don't gimme that look! I'm your heart, how can I not know what you desire or whom you love? I know that when you are near her I pump faster, that shows that you like her and its obvious that she loves you too! (H)
Shut up! That Joule guy will take over as chairman and make you his slave for life! (C)
You shut up! (H) says pushing (C) out of Athrun's mind.
Athrun just follow your heart who is… yours truly. I'll leave it up to you to decide whether to gimme or that annoying conscience of yours one more point. You see we're pitting our persuasion skills against each other, so whoever you choose to listen to, gets one point and at the end of the year the person with the most points win, which he did for four years in a roll now. Bye! (H)
End of prep talk
Come on and touch me when we're dancing
The song is not helping Athrun too. He forgot about conscience's warnings and followed his heart.
'Yes! He listened to me! I win! Hahahahahaha! You lost! Loser! Loser! ' heart said dancing around like a mad heart.
'Shut your trap!' said conscience, annoyed.
You know you've got that loving touch
Cagalli was having a mental war herself. 'You love him… you know you do… I… I… love him… Bullshit!'
Touch me when we're dancing
Pushing him into the room that they mysteriously found, Cagalli pushed him down onto the bed. She reached towards the dagger on her thigh. Athrun's eyes widened in shock as she revealed the dagger.
I want to feel you when I'm falling in love
"Cagalli……" Athrun stammered.
"I am a kunoichi. An assassin sent to kill you. Goodbye Zala." Cagalli said. Cagalli plunged her dagger downwards but Athrun dodged it. He was making for the door when a shuriken missed his face by an inch.
"I won't miss next time Zala." Cagalli said.
"Cagalli… why are you doing this?" Athrun asked, stalling time.
"I am loyal to my clan and will remain faithful to it." Cagalli replied and lunged at him. Pinning him onto the ground, Athrun felt surprised that she had such strength.
Tonight's the night and it feels so right
"Cagalli I…" Athrun started but Cagalli already plunged the dagger down.
My heart is saying it to me
"I LOVE YOU!" Athrun shouted. Cagalli stopped, her dagger was halfway down to his heart, her eyes widened in shock.
You're the one I've waited for so long
"What?" Cagalli asked, shocked.
So let your love flow through me
"I love you Cagalli Yula. Even if you are bent on killing me." Athrun replied calmly.
Oh baby cause it feels so good
"How do I know if you are saying the truth?" Cagalli asked.
Just to be this close
"This." Athrun replied as their lips met. Athrun traced her lips with his tongue asking for entry. Cagalli opened her mouth slightly and explored his mouth. After a while, they parted.
You got me up so high
"I… I… still have to kill you… but… Athrun Zala… what did you do to me? What spell did you cast over me? I love you too." Cagalli said.
I could fly coast to coast
Come on and touch me when we're dancing
You know you've got that loving touch
Touch me when we're dancing
I want to feel you when I'm falling in love
-END OF CHAPTER 7-