Chapter 17 – Approaching
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"And?" Dearka questioned raising an eye brow.
"I blew up on her when I found out that she went out secretly without telling me." Athrun admitted quietly.
"You DOLT! You believed that disgusting parasite? How much dumber can you get?" Yzak screeched, nearly slapping his face at the sheer idiocy.
"I was…" Athrun started.
"There's no need to explain to us. You were doubtful. You need to trust each other to make the relationship last!" Dearka interrupted.
"But!"
"But you didn't even give her a chance to explain! You are selfish Zala!" A feminine voice screeched at the hallway.
"Miriallia? What are you doing here?" Dearka asked incredulously.
"You told me where the spare key was, you idiot!" Miriallia replied while glaring at Athrun.
"She never bothered to tell me where she was going!" Athrun retorted angrily.
"Doesn't it ever occur to you she doesn't want to implicate you?" Miriallia hissed narrowing her eyes dangerously at Athrun.
As quick as his temper came, it went away. Replaced by guilt. Athrun wanted to kick himself. Why hadn't he thought of that? Why did he believe Mia Campbell's words? How could he doubt her when she poured her heart out to him? He was the selfish bloody idiot. He had to apologize and beg her forgiveness. Would she accept him? Would she forgive him? Could she find it in her heart to do so? Athrun hoped it would work out between the both of them…
WAIT A MINUTE! How? How did Yzak and Dearka find out? Athrun turned towards the two and glared at full force. Dearka smiled sheepishly while Yzak smirked arrogantly.
"I was angry at you for blowing up! It's my job!" Yzak mumbled the latter part.
"So he tried to poison you with the bottle of mosquito spray under the sink." Dearka continued.
"What! I secretly hid my 15 year old red wine there! How could you?" Athrun moaned sadly.
"I didn't know! Besides, if I had known, I wouldn't have it wasted on you! So I made you drink the 'mosquito poison' which is also called 'Wake-up 101'!" Yzak explained hotly.
"What? So it was to poison me? Not to keep me awake?" Athrun said, outraged.
"Chill dude! Then you got drunk while Mr. I-AM-A-GENIUS over here started dancing in circles. I heard you talking in your sleep. So Yzak and I just got the information out of you." Dearka replied sheepishly.
Cagalli was mortified by the news she received. Her lifelong mentor and teacher was just murdered just like the rest. Emery Anon was found dead being savagely mutilated this morning. Judging by the way the decomposition had set in; she was dead for about four days or so. Cagalli slammed her fist down on the table so forcefully that it shook. Cagalli Yula had failed to warn her of the impending danger. Cagalli felt ashamed and angry. She wanted to rip her hair out in the midst of it too. Fighting back her urge, she walked briskly towards the door. She grabbed her black trench coat on her way and groped in her jeans pocket for the keys.
Cagalli felt her anger increase by tenfold. Emery's death was her fault and now this? She felt her mouth tighten into a stubborn line when the uninvited stranger stood at her door.
"What are you doing here?" Cagalli spat at Athrun.
"I'm here to explain. Please Cagalli just," Athrun said.
"Explain what? Explain to me how much of a fool I am for trusting you? Or explaining your new flame?" Cagalli snarled.
"New flame? I never had one! Not after you. Please! I was foolish for not believing you!" Athrun replied desperately.
"I need not hear your useless explanations since I have better things to do." Cagalli hissed shoving past him roughly. In his desperation to make her stay, Athrun grabbed her arm and slanted his mouth against hers. His teeth gently nipping at her full lower lip silently seeking entrance. Cagalli struggled and tried to get out of his hold but his grip on her was strong. His scent and nearness was also intoxicating her, she was trained to handle these situations but why can she push him away? She knew she was loosing her control. It snapped completely when his tongue traced over her lips.
He stepped closer and managed to snake an arm behind her to clutch at her nape while the other one rested on the small of her back pulling her closer to him. He felt Cagalli lock her hands around his neck and pulled him closer. Her mouth was everything he remembered. Delightfully warm and sinfully soft. His mind exploded when she entwined her tongue around his and rubbed sensually. He felt her hands slide into his hair and tug ever so gently. Their tongues still locked in a heated battle for dominance.
He drew back slowly having proved his point. He felt her lay her face against his chest, and sigh. He sensed the confused pool of thoughts in her head but chose to keep quiet. He willed her to understand how he felt… no, feel about her.
Cagalli never expected herself to respond to him. She thought this man was long gone banished from her mind. Still his shadow stayed. Cagalli knew that one small part of her still loved him but she refused to entertain it. She knew how he felt from both the kiss and the look in his eyes. They were silently pleading her, willing her to understand. And she did. But, she still hasn't forgiven him about the break-up. Yes, she understood his love and regrets but that doesn't mean she was going to welcome him with open arms that easily. For that, he has to prove it to her. Cagalli pushed past him and walked away. Her face darkened slightly at the fact that she had to make a little trip to Emery's house.
Athrun knew that part of her had forgiven him but a woman such as her needed things more than a kiss. How did he know? If she were over him, she would have gave a good kick right where the sun doesn't shine. Then scream in his face and storm off. Athrun chuckled lightly at his thoughts. He would have a hard time getting her back. And strangely, he looked forward to it.
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