As we drove down the long, endless path to the mall, I admired the scenery along the way. I thought about Athrun and our lives so far. In my eyes, I believed we were perfect for each other. What amazes me, is the fact that Athrun and I are total opposites of the apiece other. Athrun is a tranquil, tolerant, intelligent, good-looking, respectful, and well-mannered. Athrun also is mature and has a placid personality. He knows when to relax, and when there is a serious matter at hand. He also keeps me in check, and is prompt in addition. I always wondered to myself what I did to deserve him. 'Life is so strange at times.' I said to myself.

And you look at my, a full reverse of my charming boyfriend. I am late, rude, impatient, and often mistaken for a boy too 'You know Athrun thought I was a boy too, the first time we met each other…on the battle field' I remembered. My manners are without doubt not first class. And I am loud, and not shy to speak my mind. I have tomboyish traits. I overreact a lot and have a tendency to get in trouble. Even after all that, Athrun's love for me never seen to die. Of course I'm probably the love sick puppy after him.

'I love you Athrun, today is going to be special' I thought as we arrived.

Somewhere else…

The phone rang at the Orb Manor.

"Hello Athrun Zala speaking," Athrun said as he picked up the phone.

"I already know that," a person from the other line replied.

"Yzak…what are you doing calling?" Athrun asked confused.

"Since there's no point in keeping it, your girlfriend is hosting your 'surprise' party at our house, be there by 6 o'clock sharp; since your girl will obviously forget to tell you" answered an annoyed Yzak.

"Sure, I'll be there; you do remember the other half right?" Athrun questioned

"Yah I remember, again how did I get myself into this mess again?" Yzak inquired

"Because I helped you on your 'Asking' day, so according to the law of favours, you owe me." Athrun concluded.

"Right, just make sure you bring your box." Yzak reminded.

"Will do, and is Dearka coming?" Athrun asked remember he was on his honeymoon with Mirr in Paris.

"Yah they arrived today, and said they would make it by 5." Yzak said.

"Okay later then, tell Shiho I send my regards." Athrun said.

"Whatever… make it on time." Yzak said as he hung up.

Athrun hung up as well.

'Cagalli…today is not just going to be my special day, but yours too,' thought Athrun.

Athrun turned to face the clock; it read 12:00pm.

"Only 7 hours to go," Athrun said.

Back with Cagalli…

I came out of the car, and started walking towards to entrance of the mall. Shiho and Lacus lagging behind, I stopped and waited for them. They take their time. As they caught up, we all went to 'No Entry' the place for all your party and decorating needs.

I rushed inside and directed orders.

"Lacus you find the balloons and streamers. Shiho you go look in the banner section. As for me I'll go find us a cake." I ordered

We separated, each of us heading towards our destinations. I headed towards the food section. Looking at all the colourful, luscious and delicious cakes, my mouth watered in desire. My stomach started grumbling at that exact moment too. I was hungry.

I looked at the pamphlet with all the different styles and tastes, trying to deciding on the perfect cake for Athrun. I knew for a fact he'd eat anything I chose, or anything I made. This reminded me of the time I 'tried' to cook one day for Athrun, which ended up in a disaster.

Flashback

I was walking along thinking of our 1 year anniversary coming up. I had to find the perfect present of course. So instead of doing the usual, going to the mall and shopping, I decided on an original idea.

I would make a meal for Athrun.

I was slumped, since I didn't know to cook even French toast. So I asked one person that I knew I could receive help on, Lacus. I throttled into my car and to her house. As I got myself in, I surprised myself by seeing Lacus and my brother Kira making out in the living room. I coughed, looking down trying to make them stop. It's not like I mind their lip sucking frenzy, it's them doing it in front of my eyes that bothers me.

Startled by a noise, Kira and Lacus detached, turning to face me, both of their faces corresponding with a shade of crimson festooned on their faces. Kira started stuttering, saying how he didn't know is I was here. Except, I clearly remembered that loud explosion when I kicked the front door closed as I was walking in.

After both of them got their embarrassment out of there faces, I went strait down to business, Kira sitting beside Lacus on an exquisite loveseat.

"Lacus…" I started "Do you have any good recipes?"

"Why, Cagalli I have tons, let me just go bring them." Lacus replied politely stood up and walked to her kitchen. She came back a few moments later, with a thick book. 'Was I supposed to choose…I think I just ask her for a simple meal, not a banquet for a million' I thought in my mind.

"Lacus what would you suggest for a simple dinner meal" I asked astonished by the book.

"Well, how about a nice dressed chicken, with mashed potatoes on the side and garlic bread." She suggested.

"Sounds scrumptious, may I have the recipe please?" I asked again.

"Of course Cagalli," She replied looking through her book and talking out the sheets in a matter of seconds.

"Thanks" I said taking the sheet and heading out "See you both soon."

"Oh Cagalli," Kira called out.

"Yep," I said opening the door.

"Why do you even need those recipes?" he enquired.

"Oh to cook for Athrun on our anniversary" I replied shutting the door.

Kira looked Lacus with a worried look on his face

"Remind to give Athrun a Poison Control number so he doesn't die tomorrow." Kira said to Lacus.

"I unfortunately have to agree, Cagalli and cooking is like teaching cows to fly and snakes to walk," Lacus said with an apprehensive face as well, "Maybe I should check on Athrun after there dinner, just to be on the safe side."

"Or save him from chocking," Kira chuckled. "What the worst that could?"

That day was saved although, when I cooked the meal I was in too rush of a rush to figure out what basil, and about half of the ingredients were, so I just did what I thought was right and created a disaster. At dinner, before we ate Athrun gave me my present I was a beautiful white gold carved bracelet with charms that represented all my friends, family and him. It was beautiful. As for our feast I set it on the table, pride filling up my insides and ignoring the not pleasurable looks of the people around us. I stared as him as he gave me an odd look. Confused, I observed him as he took a fork and dug it into the hard burnt chicken; he opened his mouth and ate it. He had a distaste look on his face. I of course unapplied by his 'gratitude' yelled at him for not appreciating my meal. He denied saying he loved it and ate some more trying to hide hi looks. I wondered why and tried the food myself.

It probably was worst then brain as I chucked the remnants out and hollered in a glass on anything I could get my hand on. I was astonished as how Athrun managed to chew that venom. He clucked and hugged me saying how much he appreciated the work she took to create the meal and how next they could both do it together. I laughed saying, why didn't he just cook the next meal. We ate take out that dinner and as for the dinner it was nothing but a destructive memory of the past.

End of flashback

I looked at the pamphlet again, coming out of my memory zone, and kept on looking. I stopped upon a beach cake. The beach, I thought remembering a time when drifting of to sleep wasn't always a good idea.

Flashback

I rode in my car rushing home where Athrun would be just home form a meeting with Alaskan Military to discuss the progress of the elimination of nuclear ammo. I was driving when I spotted a beach 'Why not spend a bit of time there' I thought. I changed my indicator and entered a parking lot. I got out of my car and starting walking towards the sandy coast. I looked up to see the sunset blazing the sky with streaks of magnificence. As I reached the coast I decided to take off my shoes and enjoy the cool evening. My feet melted in the sand with a fresh tingling sensation. I kept on until I reached the water. I blue, clear, shiny creating a reflection of pure bliss.

I sat down admiring the scenery. I've come here before, but hardly had time too these days since new problems kept on popping out ever so often. I leaned back placed head upon a rock. It was such a peaceful moment, with the wispy breeze cluttering my hair onto my face and the water brushing against my feet. I loved the moment. However, if a person were to ruin it, it would be Athrun.

I sighed and closed my eyes drifting of into a blissful sleep. I opened my eyes later on. It was still sunset, or so I thought. I got up brushed myself off and walked towards my car. I looked back at where I sat, not a lot knew of that place, not even Athrun.

As I reached home, it seemed different. The mood or look of it was depressing. I wondered why? Opening the door I realized it was empty, a maid came along and shrieked in shier 'happiness' I obviously not knowing what was going on accepted the hug, and watched her run away. I was about to walk away when, Lacus and Kira and a bunch came out all giving hugs and saying stuff like "oh Cagalli," or "Where have you been?" , and "We were so worried,". Annoying by the lack of knowledge of the situation, I yelled "What the heck is going on here," furious by everyone.

Kira looked at me and said almost tearing "You were gone for a whole night, missing and no one had a clue where you had been."

Lacus crying said "We looked the whole night searching and stopped this morning. Oh Athrun probably would have killed himself not knowing where you were."

Shiho relived said "He's still out looking for you; I swore he cried at one point in anxiety."

After hearing everyone I was so shocked I couldn't breath, did I over sleep for that long, I wasn't even tired.

"I…I…just" I tried to say, but nothing come out.

"Where were you Cagalli?" Miriallia said

"I…was…at the…"I tried to comprehend.

The door burst open as Yzak and Dearka came inside with an unconscious Athrun. I was mortified, and ran straight to them. Not giving a damn at the other two rushed towards Athrun.

"What did you do to him you idiots!" I said frantically.

"Cagalli, you're back," was all Dearka could come up with.

"We knocked him out because he was too apprehensive to rest for 5 minutes, with you god knows where! He almost got hit by a truck if we didn't step in to pull him back in time." Yzak replied sternly, then with Dearka took Athrun to his room to wake up after his 'nap'. Lacus and Kira followed them.

I fell to the floor in disbelief, Athrun was at it all night, he almost died…because of me.

I started tearing and sobbing, crumbling down to the floor, Shi and Mirr came down beside me.

"I just wanted to go to the beach; all I wanted was some rest. I'm so sorry. I didn't know." I cried

Mir and Shi soothed me saying it's was aright and that next time I should inform someone.

Lacus came down and saw me down, rushing towards me she said it was alright too. And said that Athrun was fine, but had a mild fever. He'd up and about in a matter of a day. I relaxed when I heard about Athrun, but my heart was still in a state of panic. I thanked everyone and started walking upstairs. I went inside Athrun's room and just sat beside him, watching his apprehensive face still worrying about in his state. I touched his cheek somehow thinking he would calm down. I worked. I kept his hand in mine until I unconsciously lay upon him tuckered out from my tension filled head. I was fell asleep right at the moment when someone special woke up from his ordeal.