"Ughhh," I mumbled getting out of bed the next morning. I was sore from all the dancing I did yesterday. Athrun and I came back home and went straight to sleep, not even bothering on taking off my shoes. As I laid on my bad, Athrun came in to tuck me inside. First, by taking off my shoes, closing the curtains and pecking on my head, before leaving to his dorm.
I walked into the washroom and washed my face and brushing my teeth. I was still in my attire from yesterday. I undressed and stepped into the shower cleansing myself off. I finished and placed a bath robe around myself. I walked in to my walk in closet to what I could wear. Usually I'd get any two piece of clothing I could find, but after a couple of "forced" lessons, I decided to reconsider.
Choosing an orange classic draped tank and a white laced front mini-shot, I ran to get a pair of white sneakers. I tied my hair up in a tight, but messy bun. As I stepped out, I walked next door to see if Athrun was inside. Opening I saw nothing, meaning 'Cagalli will not see Athrun at all today'. And I was right.
I came down to be greeted by Shiho, Miriallia and Lacus. All of them were eating breakfast. I joined them and started my own.
"The boys are going to be all out today," I heard Shiho say.
"Yep, and we've got work as well you know," Mir replied.
"I still have a ton of preparations for the wedding on Sunday," Lacus sighed.
I just kept on looking down blocking them out, wondering about my own wedding.
'We haven't even started,' I thought.
"Cagalli, quick up will you we have to pick brides maid dresses, today and fast." Shiho said.
I finished and headed into the car with the other in front.
"Today is going to be a long day," I whispered getting into the car.
I observed the world outside, thinking that later today…if I have time; I'd take myself to the beach…with Athrun of course.
"Cagalli what flower do you think will be nice for the wedding," Lacus asked "I certainly have too many favourites to comprehend.
Snapping back to reality I replied "Apple Blossoms are nice."
"Oh Cagalli you have great taste in flowers, Apple Blossoms mean promise you know," Mir said Lacus.
Shiho pressed the brake taking us into a halt. We arrived in front of a boutique. All four of us exited and entered to rainbow of exquisite dresses.
I walked along feeling the material of a row of dresses. A lady about in her mid forties stepped in front of us.
"Ms. Lucas," she said "It is so good to see you again."
"Bertha, Good Morning. I am here for dresses of my two bridesmaids Miriallia and Shiho, and the dress for my Maid of Honour, Cagalli." Lacus explained.
"Oh what a pleasure, right this way ladies," she said leading us toward the back into another that was like a sea of colour.
I was awed. I sat down on a nearby branch as Lacus, Mir and Shi all went out to find their dresses. 'This is going to take a long time' I thought getting to join them; it was relatively 9 in the morning so I started.
Looking through the rows of rows, I searched, just looking at them made me feel suffocated. I heard my name being called and I searched the voice. It was Lacus she apparently found a dress for me. I tried it on, being disapproved immediately.
I looked around as the game began.
Three hours later…
I was utterly exhausted, bored and cranky. Three pathetic hours passed and I still hadn't found a dress or even a choice of dress. None of them were the things Lacus wanted me to wear. We found Mir's and Shi's dresses an hour ago, leaving me frustrated. I walked and sat down the floor near a wall. I was tired, hungry and most all I wanted to see Athrun.
I looked up to meet the eyes of Lacus's.
"No luck yet," She asked.
"This is impossible!" I screamed.
"Oh if this is impossible, wait till the time it comes to choose your own wedding dress," She laughed out.
"Whatever," I said to meet the fabric of dress.
"What's this?" I asked
"Your dress for my wedding," She said.
"But…It's, Lacus it's" I stuttered with a shocked face on.
"It's perfect," She said looking at the dress.
"You're kidding," I said
"No, I'm not. You don't have to choose this, unless you want to spend a couple more hours here,' she said smiling.
Defeated I reluctantly agreed. I went to try it on and everyone was astonished at how in their words 'sexy' I looked. They even added how Athrun's eyes were going to pop out. Next was shoes but I said I would get lunch and they could find shoes for me. I couldn't stand another minute in that store. I walked along the street, passing by people. I stopped in front of a store to tie my undone laces. On my knees I looked around mentally tying. I turned to face the store. I was for suits and men stuff. I saw four familiar boys.
Looking to finish with my shoes I got up and went to the door of the store. I hoped that one of them was Athrun I thought as I opened the door to step in when a person ran fast-paced towards me. He bashed into me sending him and me breaking the glass door on top of us. I screamed as something dug into my arm and back. I looked up to face a gun straight at my fore head. He pulled me up held me tight for more blood to come out.
It seems that the cops were after him. And the worst part of all I was his ransom prisoner. Blood drained from my face, as I began to worry. We were standing in front of the store I was inside and a crowd was staring right at us, one of them being a pair of anxious and fuming green eyes.
"Now listen well girl, not a word from you, you hear," he said darkly a mask covering his face.
I nodded fear being shown clearly on my face. He moved along with me, more blood dripping off my back. We entered an alley, when he let go of me and started to run away. I grabbed a rock and was about to throw it, when someone kicked him to the ground unconscious. He phoned 911 and called them to the location before resuming towards me.
I closed my eyes; I was in so much pain. I looked up, but before I could who he was I slipped into unconsciousness.
I woke up to meet seven pair of eyes. One of them being Athrun's, I was leaning on him. Apparently I was in the hospital getting pieces of glass out of my back. I cried as hey took out a big one. Athrun's kissed my forehead to comfort me. The doctor told everyone to leave, but being stubborn I asked him the let Athrun remain. He agreed and continued on. I held on him once again scared at the pain that was about to come once again.
As the last piece was out I became drowsy and slept waking up in something other than a white bed.
I was in all pain when I got up again bandages cover my back and arms. I was still holding on to something, but I was too tired to see, since I knew it was Athrun. He was awake, breathing into my hair and rubbing my throbbing back. He mumbled something incoherent and I finding some energy looked up to his eyes.
He looked down and smiled thanking the lord. He took out a tray of food and sat me up set upon his chest. I felt a new peace, as I opened my mouth greedily for nourishment. After we finished I still sat on him as he placed both of us onto the headboard.
"You do have a knack of getting in trouble," He said quietly
I didn't say anything because I knew I didn't have to. I just listened to him.
"You scared all of us really. You woke up after three days you know. You loss close to 3 pints of blood, luckily both Kira and I donated." He said again.
"At one point you gave the doctor a scare losing your heartbeat for a couple of second," He whispered. After a pause he started again, "The robber was arrested and sentenced,"
He held me tightly; he knew I was not at fault for this incident. I looked thinking how traumatized he must have been, waiting for a single answer of relief. I closed my eyes in a state of peace. I opened them again and looked up. Athrun was sound asleep. I smiled he must have not slept in days, in worry for me. I loosened out from him, and started walking toward the washroom. It appears that I was in Athrun's room. I took off the clothes I was wearing leaving my undergarments on. Slowly I took off each bandage creating a mountain on the floor. After that I examined myself in the mirror.
Scars were placed all over my back, a huge gash in the middle. Now I know what pierced through my skin. They were still red and faint. I checked the ones on my arms, only little scratches remained. I wasn't in as much pain anymore. My father once said that if an injury hurts, it means that it is healing.
I filled the tub with nice cool water lots of bubbles. I took off the rest of my clothing and just sank inside. The water stung my wounds a bit then created an arctic sensation. I relaxed surrounded by light floating clear froth. I closed my eyes enjoying even though I'd rather be in someone's arms.
I opened them again, and washed before getting out. I grabbed a towel and dried myself. Wearing my undergarments and a bathrobe I set of to find some clothes and some new bandage. I discarded my old bandages and placed my other clothes in the hamper. I preferred new clean ones, instead of the ones with blood.
I entered the hall, it was pretty quiet. I looked at the clock that read 1 o'clock at night. Not to make any noise I went into Athrun's walk-in-closet took out one of his huge shirt and wore it after taking off the bathrobe. I still needed bandages. I could wake Athrun up, he just feel asleep. I also couldn't wake anyone else up because they most likely were worried as much as Athrun was. Great!
My wounds started opening I went to great a first aid kit. I knew I couldn't wrap it by myself. I knew I had one choice. I waked towards his bed and gently woke him up. He grumbled and groggily opened his eyes. He looked at me and pulled me to him.
"What wrong?" He asked
"I'm so horrible waking you up like that," I said silently gasping feeling as if I was about to tear in pain and guilt.
"No, now tell me what wrong and…" He stopped and examined mine, well his shirt. The blood on it told him everything.
"Sit down please Cagalli," He said.
I did what he wanted. He went to the get some bandages. Taking his shirt of my, leaving me practically naked, I blushed as he touched my back gently.
"This is going to sting a little," he said grabbing some medication and rubbing it on my back. I hissed in pain and grabbed onto his arm.
Then one by one he placed the bandages over me, his cool, soft hands brushing me ever so often.
He took his now bloody shirt and brought out another for me to wear. Tenderly placing it on top of me, he laid me down on too his bed and left to clean up. I felt so fresh at the moment. He came a few moments later, sitting beside me. His hand touched my forehead.
"No fever," He said mostly to himself.
He looked at me, his eyes telling me it was time for some sleep. I pulled him down to me, his eyes astonished and glittering in mischief. I pulled him on to my lips and gave him a passionate, at which he replied diligently. I swirled my tongue into him tasting him as he did to mine. We fought our tongue wrestling as I messed up his hair. He started placing kisses along my neck giving me a tranquil bliss, as he reached up to kiss me again. He broke off unfortunately for me.
"I needed that," He said
"I love you Athrun," I murmured snuggling into him, guessing his next line.
"Me too Cagalli," He said looking at my asleep form, placing his arm around me,
"More than you can imagine," he said drifting of to sleep.
I awoke the next day seeing Athrun gone. There were clothes on my bed and a note.
My sleeping angel,
Tomorrow is Kira's and Lacus's wedding day, and since you were still tired I let you sleep in. Everyone checked on you and left to get the preparations ready. I am probably at florist collecting flowers. Everyone else is decorating. You can either meet everyone a WATCH them work and work a little bit or stay home and relax. Though since I know what you are already planning on, I've got your clothes. Won't be home soon, and will most likely see you and the church. I love you.
Athrun
PS. Make sure you eat breakfast.
Finishing I got up to get ready. I headed downstairs and ate breakfast. A car was waiting so I headed towards the chapel. I noticed I was in no more pain, and that there were barely any scars. I would ask Athrun about it later. Arriving I was greeted by everyone's hugs and greetings.
I looked around the empty hall. We had a lot of work to do. Lacus came by me and said
"At least the reception place is done," She grinned
I laughed and asked I could help, at which she strictly disagreed and said that said help arrange little stuff like flowers, because I still had an injury.
Shiho came in and said "Athrun just arrived with the flowers and left to find the caterers."
We started with Yzak and Dearka on the hall. I taking the most breaks or doing nothing. We finished near the early bird of the night, headed back home and ate dinner.
Athrun came in a few minutes later
"Okay, the food will be ready by 4 o'clock tomorrow, the DJ at 2, the tuxes by 12 sharp and the decorating you took care of right," He said sitting down exhausted.
"Oh thank you so much Athrun, none of this would have happen without you," Lacus said sweetly.
Shiho and Mir headed home with there husbands, getting ready for the big day tomorrow.
Kira went up Lacus getting and early shut eyes, and I moved towards the kitchen getting some food for Athrun.
I came back with a tray and saw him head back eyes closed on the sofa. Placing the tray down onto a table in front of him I watched it breath. I went to observe him closer until he opened his eyes to frighten me. Luckily he reflexes grabbed me in time pulling me onto his lap.
"So what have you been doing today?" He questioned embracing me.
"Oh just stuff here and there, I brought food you know since you didn't eat any." I said sighing in content. He opened his mouth to object, but I was faster "And don't lie," I replied as he closed his mouth.
I took some spaghetti in a fork a placed it in front of his mouth
"You know I am fully capable of eating," He smirked.
"Fine, then eat it yourself," I said annoyed.
He grabbed my hand with the fork and placed it in his mouth to eat it.
"You know stuff from your hand always seems much better," he smiled.
I blushed, as I fed him some more till he was done.
We headed upstairs and I quickly went to my room to change, then going towards his, I flopped onto his bed and slept in his arm throughout the night. Tomorrow was a big day.