A/n:
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Chapter 5: Yearbook 3 - A New Friend
"Ten minutes. Five minutes more and I'll be out of here," Cagalli thought while glancing at the clock. She had just finished reading her "Student Handbook" and according to one of the rules, if the teacher is late for 15 minutes, everyone can have their free time.
Two minutes have elapsed still no sign of any teacher.
Good thing, Athrun is by her side. She still has three minutes of spending time with him.
"I guess there wouldn't be any teacher," she heard Athrun talking to himself.
"I guess so, too."
Athrun reached out for her hand and held it secretly. They decided to keep their relationship a secret for both of their sakes. Cagalli was confused at first, but she thought that Athrun had a point. They don't know how long it will last as a secret, but as much as possible, they will be careful in every move they will make.
Their moment was cut when they heard the door open.
"Sorry for being late, class," said a brown-haired man as he entered the classroom. He hurriedly placed his things on top of his desk and took out a whiteboard marker from one of the drawers. As he wrote his name on the whiteboard, Cagalli couldn't help but notice his robotic arm. "How did he become a teacher?" she asked herself.
"I see almost all of you have become my students before; however, I see that there are new ones. Good morning, my name is Sir Andrew Waltfield. I'll be your class adviser and your subject teacher in World History. I am positive that everyone of you will pass my subject since all of you are in the top section."
"How many of you are new students?" He asked as he paced along the aisle. Only a few raised their hands to his question.
"Only a few? Let me check my class record." He rushed to his table and took out a thick black book. "Five out of 26 are new students. When I call your name, introduce yourself politely in front of the class."
Sir Waltfield quietly scanned the names. "Ms. Cagalli Yula Attha, please introduce yourself."
Cagalli gave one last look at Athrun before she went up front. He smiled at her, which was enough for her to see. "Good morning, my name is Cagalli Yula Attha." She paused for a moment thinking of what to say next. "I hope I would be able to enjoy my time here."
"What school did you come from, Ms. Attha?"
"EAF High School, Sir."
"I see." He turned his attention to the class. "To my former students, I know that you know what I am about to ask." He paused for a moment. "Who among you, my former students, would like to help Ms. Attha get to know the school?"
Cagalli looked at Athrun to see if he will raise his hand. He looked backed. They were looking at each other as if they were talking with their eyes. Cagalli wanted to be with Athrun, but that might reveal their secret. Understanding Athrun's point, she told Sir Waltfield that it would be fine if he would be the one to pick for her.
"Alright, class. Ms. Attha has a finer suggestion. I will be the one to decide who can help her out," he said.
He walked slowly to the center aisle where a brown-haired guy was seated nearby. "Kira Yamato, I appoint you as Ms. Attha's aid for one whole week or until she gets to know the school better," he said.
Fast Forward Breaktime…
"Cagalli, I know this is hard for you, but you got to keep your distance from Athrun," she thought to herself. Poor Cagalli! She is all alone in one table while she watches her boyfriend talking with his guy friends.
"Umm… excuse me, Ms. Attha, is it alright for me to join you?" she heard a voice say.
She looked up and saw a guy with nice amethyst eyes, brown-hair, and a friendly smile on his face. Yeah, it was no other than her 'aid', Kira Yamato.
"Oh, umm, sure," she said flatly.
"Oh, by the way, I bought you a chocolate bar. I just thought so if you would like some dessert," he said as he gave her his little 'present'.
Cagalli seemed quite surprised. She has never seen such a friendly guy. She took the chocolate bar from his hand and placed it beside her unfinished sandwich. "Thank you, Kira. By the way, just call me Cagalli. I'm not used to the formality."
"Alright. Are you still going to finish your sandwich?" He asked when he noticed the few bites on her food.
"Probably not. Besides, I lost my appetite already."
"Oh, c'mon Cagalli, I don't want to eat alone."
"Well, I'll just eat the chocolate bar you gave me."
"It isn't good if you eat dessert right away."
Suddenly, the two of them heard her stomach growl loudly. They looked at each other then began to laugh heartily.
"Ok, I give up. I'm going to eat," she told him as she tried to control her laughter.
"Boy! I never heard such a loud stomach growl," Kira told her.
"Oh, Kira! Will you stop laughing? People might think we're crazy!"
Unknown to both of them, they are already being watched by some blue-haired guy.
Fast Forward Dismissal…
"Finally!" Cagalli said as she began to stretch her arms in the air. She is all set to go home and spend time with Athrun.
"Ready to go home?" She heard a voice whisper in her ear.
"Oh, Athrun! It's you!" She said as she turned around to see who it was. "You scared me to death!"
He chuckled and smiled. "Let's go. Vincent is already waiting outside."
They walked together side by side along the hallway, only a few inches to separate them. They were about to hold their hands when they heard someone calling Cagalli's name.
"Kira, what's the matter?" She said as soon she recognized the voice calling her.
"You forgot this." Kira handed the notebook to her with a smile.
"Oh, thank you."
"See you in class tomorrow." He then glanced at Athrun, which he didn't actually notice in the first place. "See you in class, too, Athrun." Then, he walked away.
"It seems you and Kira are good friends now," Athrun told her.
"Yeah, he sure is funny." She told him with a smile on her face.
"I hope he doesn't steal you from me," he teased.
"Of course. You're the only guy I loved and will love," she said with a beautiful smile on her face.
"I hope so, Cagalli. I hope so," thought Athrun.
A/n:
Sorry for the very very very long update.
