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Vigorian-Asakura, CommandoDude, Tetsuni, gundamseedluver, Daisy-Chan, Tarantada, athrun hotty #1, Auel Nader, reseaki

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Chapter 10

After half an hour of keeping the pad on his heated forehead cold, his state didn't seem to improve in fact it just got worse. Of course any sane person would know that a fever won't go away in 30 minutes but not the panicked blonde.

She couldn't help but feel bad about yelling at him earlier she should've just ignored his remark. He probably was just worried.

Medicine of course he needs it! She thought as she removed a pad and put a cold one after squeezing some water off.

"Auel sweety I'm going out to the drug store, I'll be back in few minutes ok?" she whispered to him.

He scowled while his eyes were closed and held onto her arm tighter, a sign that he wanted her to stay with him.

"It's okay I won't be long" she ran her fingers through his damp blue hair in a comforting gesture while she had a small smile on her gentle face.

"I don't want you to go" he removed the pad and opened his tired eyes.

"But…" she tried to protest.

"Please…" he couldn't keep his teal eyes open.

"Alright, I'll call Luna" refusing was not an option with how he sounded like a stranded puppy in need of home and she was his home.

Cagalli walked out of his room standing in the hall way she used her cell to call Luna's but found it turned off so she took another shot at calling the red haired girl's house and in the other end came the ever lively voice of Lunamaria Hawke.

"Hello Cags" she answered

"Lu-"

"Oh my God you won't believe it Cagalli I've had the time of my life, that bastard is fucking awesome. He took me to that French restaurant La…La crab! Who cares about the name and then…" the enthusiastic girl wanted to continue.

"Luna!" Cagalli raised her voice a little to get her friend's attention.

"What" came the dumbfounded reply.

"I need you to bring me something"

"Like now? I can't Cags I'm still with Asuran" Luna prayed that she wouldn't.

"Don't give me Asuran's with me shit! Go to the drug store and bring me some fever medicine"

"But Cags"

"No buts! You owe me one besides I wouldn't tell you to do this in the middle of the night if I didn't need it" she had a stern voice.

"Okay…Fine!" agreed Luna despite the fact that she hated to end this date with Asuran.

"Oh for crying out loud it's 12:30 the date should've ended unless you want fuck him" she should talk about herself plus she didn't know that it was the exact intention of Luna.

No response came from the other line.

"God! Luna you've only been with him on one date and you want to take your pant down for him…" Cagalli couldn't believe her friend.

"I've known him for a couple of months" Luna justified.

"That doesn't justify it" Cagalli reasoned.

"Well being around a nice piece of ass for long hours just make you wanna jump him you know" she admitted openly while trying to suppress her giggles.

"Cagalli…" she heard Auel groan from inside the room.

"Just be here soon with the medicine" she ended their phone call and ran to Auel's side again.

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Her blue eyes glared for a minute at the phone in her hand I knew I shouldn't have answered! She rolled her eyes at herself. She shouldn't think that way, her friend needed her and she must help and Cagalli wasn't one who'd ask something unless she was in desperate need for it.

She walked into her living room, disappointment written all over her face.

"Something wrong?" asked Asuran standing up from his seat.

"Yeah, I'm sorry Asuran but I have to get some medicine for Cagalli…" she told him.

"Is everything alright?" he asked again concerned at the mention of her name.

"Yeah, it's most likely for that big baby Auel" she said.

Asuran chuckled lightly "She still spoils him I guess"

"Spoil him in an understatement" the red haired complained throwing her hands in the air.

"I didn't want our night to end yet but I guess will pick up later" she smiled as she told him.

"Who said our night has ended? Like I'm going to let a pretty girl like you go alone at this time" he grinned sexily.

A faint blush appeared loving his remark "Thanks but really you don't have to do this"

"I want to do this" he walked to her and held her hand "Let's go" he smiled at her.

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They walked inside their friends' house after using the spare key that was hidden under the welcome rug. Luna told Asuran to wait for her downstairs until she gave the drug to Cagalli. As she reached the top of the stairs Cagalli caught glimpse of her through the half open door.

Luna juggled the small plastic bag she held in her hand, the blonde gave her a grateful smile and she saw her whisper something to the bed-ridden man and then came her way.

"Thank you Looney" she sounded like she was going to cry while she hugged Luna.

"Sure thing honey" The red haired answered rubbing her friend's back in a soothing way, surprised with her tone of voice.

When they pulled apart she saw the tears in her amber eyes and the pursing of her lips.

"What's wrong" Luna asked her.

Cagalli wiped her eyes "Nothing, I just hate seeing him like that"

"Don't worry the devil will be up in no time" she grinned.

"Yeah" the blonde chuckled "Could you watch him for a minute" she needed to answer the call of nature.

"Sure take your time" Luna smiled.

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Cagalli sat on the chair next to his bed; she kept watching him with careful eyes. His fever died down a bit and he was breathing evenly which meant he was asleep. Thank God it's Saturday.

She didn't know when she fell asleep but her eyes shot open immediately upon hearing him calling her name.

"I'm right here" she spoke softly after she kneeled on the floor next to his bed.

"You're not" he turned his body to the side and opened his eyes, his hand reached her face and cupped her cheek.

Cagalli's body heat rose to out match his fever, his touch seemed different more affectionate. When she thought about it, it's been like that for a while. She convinced herself that she was hallucination or the fever did something to him.

Although how much of a tomboy she was or how strong her tough exterior was, her heart always went like boom boom every time he touched her.

With effort he pushed himself back and patted the bed "Come here" Auel told her.

An offer she would never refuse in a million year, she grinned and climbed on the bed. Just when she wanted to move her arms to hold him he shocked her when he cuddled up to her and buried his nose in her neck.

"Your smell is as beautiful as you Cagalli" even though his words were like a soft murmur she heard him and she melted into him.

Being near him always triggered thoughts involving him and her naked she sighed deeply virgin dreams… if only.

"I'm sorry for yelling at you" she apologized as she put her arm around him.

"I'm sorry too, I was just so worried and I hated the horrible things that ran through my mind… " his warm breath teasing her skin which in turn bothered her greatly lighting another need in her.

"I'm fine aren't I?" she caressed his back.

"I know… I was afraid of losing you" he rubbed his nose against her skin.

"You would never lose me baka" tears fell from her eyes at his sweet words and she meant everything she said.

"The ever sweet tongued Cags" he smirked.

"You should sleep" she told him.

"Okay…" on cue he yawned.

He entered the realm of dreams once again; strange how whenever she was with him he never had any nightmares instead he would be in pleasant blissful dreams. As morning came he woke up before her an opportunity for him to stare at her for no damn reason but to admire her gentle peaceful features.

Auel felt better and he wondered if it was because of the medicine or was it because his Cagalli was by his side. The little incident he had last night with the other girl come to him. She was his best friend he knew he loved her but never had he imagined he'd love her more than a friend.

Just thinking about it sounded weird but it felt in some bizarre way so right. What would Cagalli think if she knew I was having these thoughts?

"Cagalli" he said it just because he liked how it sounded and he traced her face with his finger.

His index finger lined her from her temple to her rosy cheeks lower to parted pink lips and he imagined how sweet she would taste Strawberries I bet… He was sure he would love the taste of her mouth. He recalled that long ago he had a dream where he kissed her and it felt so real and so delicious so he decided to give her a quick peck alas…

Cagalli opened her eyes to find herself staring deep into Auel's eyes, she didn't realize that she held her breath as she lost herself in the depth of his soul windows and she was surprised to feel his hand on her lips.

He cursed himself inwardly he should say something before she thought that he wanted to…

"Morning drooling beauty" he wiggled his brows grinning sheepishly.

She frowned at the nick name "Morning prince charming" she rolled her eyes as she released her breath and stood up.

"Where are you going?" he sat up on his bed, he hated losing the warmth of her body.

"Besides getting as far away from your bad breath I'm going to make you something to eat" she stuck her tongue out while straightening her messy hair.

He threw a pillow at her but she caught it and giggled "Rest" she commanded and handed him the pillow.

When she opened the door to step out she heard him say "Thank you"

"Don't sweat it" she flashed him her bright smile and left.

"Oh man… when did this happen" he sunk back in his bed not believing what had just sunk into his heart seeing her pretty smile.

Auel jolted when he felt something vibrated under him and then the melody of Cagalli's mobile phone went on. He picked it up from the sheets who in the right mind would call at this hour on Saturday? He decided he'd take the call for her probably something important…

"Yes?" he answered with it.

"Hello... Can I speak to Cagalli?" said the man on the line that seemed to be surprised a little.

"She's kinda busy right now" Auel replied "Who is this" as if there was no more polite way to ask.

"This is Heine, could you tell her to call me back" the man over the phone told Auel.

"Yeah sure" then he clicked the red button ending the call.

The voice sounded familiar, the name he was sure he heard before but he couldn't get his hand on it. He scratched his head and then shrugged; he'd know when Cagalli come back.

End of Chapter 10

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