I awoke the next morning in a blissful atmosphere. The wind was blowing a gentle breeze that made me has goose bumps. I looked at the time; I was up pretty early, most likely because of where I was sleeping last night. In beloved arms, I turned to look at Athrun; he had a serene look on his face. I snuggled in closer to him. I then realized that it was cold. I wanted to close the window. I moved, or tried to get out of his arms, but he had a good grip. I put my left hand on his shoulder, and saw my ring. It was beautiful. From the rush of the proposal, I totally forgot to look at the ring.
It was a pure white gold, with a heart shaped diamond in the middle and round diamonds in "Criss Cross" (The Lucida). It had about ten smaller side diamonds. It was so exquisite.
As I was examining by striking ring, I failed to notice someone's eyes peeking between my arms, at what I was observing. His emerald eyes obliterated my gaze towards him. I looked at him, while he held my left hand in pride.
"So what do think?" He asked looking at the ring.
"It the most beautiful piece of jewellery I have ever seen" I said still looking at his jewel-like eyes.
"And me?" He said in a seducing manner.
"I'm sorry, but I like my ring better," I said laughing, taking the opportunity to escape will I had the chance. Unfortunately the door was locked, so I was trapped.
"Damn," I said.
"Oh really," Athrun said now sitting on his bed, and gently rising of his bed. And heading towards me, his are folded on top of his clear chest, smirking.
"Yep," I replied not backing down from the challenge.
"Oh so I see, maybe I should just go, since I'm being lowered worse then a ring." He said grinning.
I walked past him and to the window and shutting it.
"Sorry, it's really cold, now where were we?" I asked trying to warm myself.
Athrun frowned and walked towards me, grabbing a comforter, first placing it around him, then me. Now I was being warmed be two things. I leaned back onto him.
"You're so warm," I mumbled drifting back to sleep. It was early so it didn't matter.
I woke up again a little while later. I turned and noticed it was 12:00pm. 'Oh my god, I slept in that late. Why didn't Athrun wake me up' I thought getting of his bed. I rushed towards his bathroom to wash my face. Patting it with a towel and departed from without sanity.
I entered the hall, still in my PJs, and noticed that it was empty. I went to the kitchen and saw a note on the table it read:
Hey Cagalli,
Lacus and I are going out for the day. You know wedding preparation. We decided it to be next week. We'll be out for most of the day. See you later. Athrun regarded us, while you were still snoozing. Anyways he said you were up with a little fever so he let you sleep in. Get well Soon.
Kira
Me sick I questioned. No wonder I was so chilly. I placed the note in the trash and went to look for Athrun, Where was he?
As I searched, I failed to notice my attire still. I looked in the living room, the dining room, the library and even the washrooms. Stumped I went to the garden and sat down near the fountain. I was feeling much better for sure, not chilly for one. I looked around the flowers blooming and as if reaching out to me. I kneeled down to smell one, its fragrance was exotic. Strong rushes of wind blew and unconsciously pushed me forward, and crush the innocent popping blossom. I sat cross legged, annoyed at the coil. I was now lying forward in the grass still wondering where Athrun was. The wind calmed down to a swift pace, and created a salsa-like dance in my hair. I folded my arms and leaned my head down still on the soft, bristly grass. I remembered last night and how I was soon-to-be Mrs. Zala. It sounded so right Cagalli Zala. I blushed at the thought. It was odd how anything that was related to Athrun made me flush a shadow of cherry.
I turned over and examined the shapes of the cloud. They were so fluffy and white, full of light that floated above and brightened up the sky. Ever since I was little, I always used to come down to the garden and observe the clouds and create shape in them. I was like a hobby of mine, that I still continue to this day. I sigh escaped my lips in happiness.
A dark shadow covered my body, and a pair of hands covered my eyes. I gasped and then relaxed knowing whose supple hands they were.
"Athrun you scared the living daylights out of me," I said trying to remain angry. It didn't really work well.
"Cagalli, what are you doing out here, your fever could have gone worse." Athrun said a bit disappointed, removing his hand from my eyes.
"I feel fine Athrun, see no fever." I said placing his hand onto my forehead. I saw his face upside down, but it didn't change the breath-taking sight.
"You're right but, still you wouldn't like to have it back." He said smirking.
"Right," I sighed
"You look like an angel back there you know," He smiled "It took a lot of will for me to just take my eyes off you."
I flushed into a deep shade of crimson. Why does he have to make me blush? I sat up with him in front. We drew closer until…my stomach yelled out that it was hungry.
"It seems my angel is hungry as well," he chuckled creating music to my ears.
"Well…I…didn't know," I said mumbling and trying to take the ruby blush off my cheek.
"The blush will go away on its own Cagalli dear, as for you and you're now starving stomach, I go whip up something quick okay." He said giving me a peck on the forehead and getting up.
I looked at him and his sweetness.
"Oh and Cagalli, I love the ducks on your pyjamas." He said entering the manor.
I looked down and realized my attire. 'Whoops' I thought getting up and rushing to my room to change into more, mannered clothing.
I took and quick shower and brushed my teeth. I opened my closet, wrapping a towel around my self. I took out and beige Capri and a long sleeved shirt with slits of the arm and shoulder. I quickly rushed into my clothing and dried my hair. Blow drying it, I wore my sandals and headed downstairs to smell the aromas of food.
I entered at went into the kitchen to see Athrun setting the food and placing pancakes into the frying pan.
"Hey Cagalli, just wait a few minute, I'll be out in a few." He said to me as if psychic
'Must be on of those expert hearing skills Coordinators have,' I concluded.
"Oh sure," I said going the dining hall. I sat and waited. A few minutes later, Athrun came in with a tray of food. He placed it down and I looked at him.
"Aren't you going to eat?" he asked.
"Did you eat yet?" I asked back.
"Yes why?" I answered
"Oh nothing just wondered, aren't you hungry now?" I questioned.
"Not really, Why?" he replied.
"I thought we could eat together." I answered.
"But I made this for you." He said.
"But, I want you to eat with me," I argued.
"I'm not hungry Cagalli" he argued back.
"Then I won't eat until you eat, tell me when you're hungry." I replied calmly a got up to leave, when he grabbed my arm and made me sit down gently.
"Cagalli will, would you do the satisfaction of eating with me," he asked gritting his teeth.
"Why of course," I responded. I knew Athrun was a tad bit hungry, so I decided to get him to eat this giant meal with me.
I pecked him at the cheek, which seemed to make him smile, as we started to eat. I was delicious. I never thought of Athrun to be good cook, but he always surprises me with something all the time.
"Cagalli," he asked finishing his meal "Do mind coming with me to take some classes?"
"Sure," I replied finishing off as well "What classes,"
"That's the surprise." He said mysteriously.
"A surprise ehh," I asked
'I'll get it out of him' I thought.
"Well since you are ready, let me go change and come back." Athrun said and went up the staircase.
'He looked fine,' I thought. Shrugging, I considerate about where we were going, but Athrun stopped me from going to far.
He comes down in a white casual pocket denim jean, which was hemmed, a green fleeced polo shirt underneath a blue pima cotton half zip mockneck sweater. To top all that off, he wore a boat sneaker. 'He…looked…hot' I thought.
He linked his arm into mine, and walking to his car. Before letting me go into the passenger seat, he whispered into my ear
"You look stunning," as he let go to enter through the driver seat.
'Astonished, I looked at what I was wearing. I admit the slits added a bit more vibe, but I was beyond stun…' I thought the remembered 'that Athrun always complimented me. My asinine head,' I finished and enter the car.
I buckled up as, Athrun started the car. We drove off. I was staring out into the scenery, Athrun brushing my hand every once in a while. We were talking about our time on the island, when he stepped onto the brakes. I realized we were here. Where, I still had no idea.
"Okay Cagalli close your eyes and don't open them please," he asked pouting a bit.
"Why?" I asked
"Just listen," he said
"Fine," I said as I closed my eyes.
I felt Athrun unbuckling me. He then lifted me up and carried me. I kept my eyes closed. I heard a door open and Athrun placed me on the floor.
"Okay open your eyes,"
I did, and what I saw, was a dream come true…