Chapter 3: Athrun and Cagalli
(Athrun's POV)
She looked so edgy, nervous, waiting for our friends to arrive. We had finally decided – or agreed – on telling our friends about the engagement, well besides Miari and Nicol.
"Cagalli?"
"What?" She hummed from the bathroom.
"Are you ready?" I called.
"Almost. But why do I have to wear this dumb dress." She whined about the, 3 piece suit Miari bought her.
"Because, it's a nice occasion and…because. Please Cagalli relax, you're beautiful in anything you wear." I smirked at my truthful words.
"Er, just shut up!" Cagalli tugged at the slimming jacket as she came into view.
"See I told you, you looked beautiful." I smiled kindly and took her hand and adjusted the ring.
"Mhmm. Just like you to say something like that." She looked at me lovingly, and adjusted my tie. "You do all the talking, okay?"
"Of course. I'd do anything for you." I smiled and kissed her forehead.
"I know." She hugged me happily.
"So shall we go?" I asked extending my hand to her. She nodded quietly and took my whole arm. We walked together into the dining room of the Zala mansion, where our friends sat chatting amongst themselves. She released my arm before anyone saw us. She took a seat next to Lacus and sat quietly. Kira smiled and started laughing at something Dearka said. I sat next to Cagali and listened intently and laughed along with them, I also noticed that Miari and Nicol had gotten up and left the dining hall.
'Where are they going?' I stood and excused myself.
"Nicole I'm going to spill the beans. I'm so excited!" Miari twirled.
"Yea…I know, but shh." Nicol put a finger to her lips.
I came into their sight and wondered what they were talking about.
"Hello." I said scaring Miari.
"ATHRUN! Good. When are you and Cagal-" Nicol slapped a hand over Miari's mouth.
"Soon." I grinned and walked back to the dining room.
(Cagalli's POV)
He walked right out of the dining room leaving me by myself, then I noticed that Nicol and Miari were also gone. I smiled but I didn't know why and my brother gave a suspicious stare towards me.
Athrun came back in and sat down once more and nudged me with his elbow. Nicol and Miari joined once more and dinner was served.
XXX(Cagalli's POV)
About 10 minutes into our meal Athrun tapped his glass and stood up.
"I would like to say something." He smiled at me before pulling me up from my chair and pulling me closer to him. The looks directed at us were comical and Miari looked like she was about to die.
"Cagalli and I…are engaged." Athrun sighed. I blushed and he pulled me into a kiss.
"Cheers." Dearka laughed and then clinking of glasses filled the dining room.
Athrun and I sat back down his hand wrapped around mine.
"Well I'd like to say a toast." Kira stood. "You two are sneaky and evil but we love you and…FINALLY!" Laughter filled the walls.
XXX(Atrhun's POV)
As all the guests left Cagalli and I sat in the den infront of the fireplace curled up on the couch. Her eyes were closed and her breathing was rythmic as if she were asleep, but I knew she wasn't.
"Are you okay?" I asked running my fingers through her soft blonde hair. Her eyes opened slowly and she pulled herself up to sit straight. She nodded in quiet sequence.
"I'm just fine." She smiled at him. "But I should go home." She stood slowly.
I let my eyes follow her silently. "Why don't you stay?" I asked standing at her side. "I mean this will be your home soon."
She looked at me as a blush crept across her face as a little smile bit at the corners of her mouth. "I'd love to stay." She ran to me and tossed her arms around my neck with a tender kiss she melted. I pulled her closer to me and back down to the couch where the night slipped away.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX(Regular POV)
Miari and Nicol rand the doorbell late in the morning the next day. The maid opened the door and welcomed the 2 into the warm house.
"Thank you." Miari's polite side always got the best of her.
The maid led them towards the den and brought them some coffee. This time Nicol was the polite one.
"Thanks again." He smiled a childish smile sipping the coffee generously.
Cagalli came down the stairs in her pj's to see the 2 sitting in the den talking. She stopped and bolted back up the stairs.
"Athrun!" She squeeled stopping him in the hall. He was fully dressed and groomed.
"Good morning." He smiled kissing her forehead.
"Yea yea. Miari and Nicol are downstairs." Cagalli whined.
"So?" He looked at her quizzically.
She stopped panicking and turned around back to the room and pulled her clothes from yesterday, not having anything else.
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N/A: AWWWWWWWWWWW… Cagalli and Athrun SO belong together!