The Bet with the Devil
Disclaimer : I don't own gundam Seed or gundam Seed Destiny
To Ravenwyrd : hey thanx and I saw you have nice idea about that but I tried to email you and it said failed o.O, do you have other email address:P
To cathrun : Well this is romance but I will put it later in the story :P
To eternallyasuka : maybe I will put cagalli flirtingwith someone also, and athrun jealous :P thanx for the idea
And thank you for the entire reviewers from last chapter, without you I cant continue this story :P
Thank you for my beta-reader asucaga4ever
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Chapter 4
The next morning Athrun called Kira, "Kira, is Cagalli there? I want to talk with her."
"You better not," Kira informed him, "She is really upset about yesterday. She said everything to me about what you had done to her. Athrun, don't you think that was too much for her? Why did you do that?"
Kira could hear his sigh, "I know, I feel a bit guilty, and that's why I call today. I want to invite her for dinner with me and apologize."
"You? Apologize?" Kira couldn't believe his ears, "Now I need to tell this to Dearka and Yzak."
"Hey what's wrong with that?"
"Athrun, during the 5 years we became friends, I never seen you apologize to any women. And I couldn't believe it, my sister can make you do that," Kira gave him a small laugh.
Athrun growled, "Whatever! Now give the phone to Cagalli, "he ordered him.
"I told you, you better not. She's really in a bad mood." Kira paused and continued, "But don't worry I will tell you about the dinner."
"Then tell her, I will pick her at 7 pm and we will dine at Minerva restaurant."
"Ok, I will tell her."
"Thanks Kira"
Kira put down the receiver and he went to Cagalli's room. Cagalli saw him and she grumbled, "What do you want?"
Seeing her, Kira hesitated, "I – well," he looked at her nervously and continued, "Athrun called and he invites you for dinner tonight at Minerva restaurant. He will pick you at 7 pm."
"I don't want to come!" She said angrily.
Kira sighed, "I knew you would say that. I'd admit he was wrong yesterday, but you need to come tonight."
"Why do you want me to dine with him so badly?", she looked at him suspiciously.
"You will know later."
Cagalli stared at him for a while and a wicked idea came to her mind suddenly. She remembered that Milly told her that Athrun didn't like Meer's company because she was too clingy. She smiled wickedly and asked, "Kira, do you have Meer's number?"
"Meer? How do you know her?" Kira puzzled.
"I met her once and I know she was Athrun's ex-girlfriend. Guess she hates me!" Cagalli shrugged her shoulders.
"Maybe she is. I have her number but what do you want from her?"
"Just give me her number!"
Kira gave her the number and left her alone in her room. Cagalli picked the phone and dialed Meer's number.
"Meer speaking," Meer answered the phone.
"Meer, It's Cagalli and I'm sorry if I'm bothering you but, I want to talk with you."
"Cagalli? Ah Athrun's current-girlfriend right? What do you want from me? If you want to show off about your relation you better forget it." she frowned and spoke coldly.
"No, on the contrary, we have a date this night, but I don't want to dine with him. So why don't you replace me? Listen he will pick me up at 7 pm and you could go there also and pretend it's only a coincidence that you meet us there." Cagalli explained her plan.
"You said you wanted me to dine with him? Are you serious? I don't believe it." Meer asked disbelievingly.
"It doesn't matter you believe me or not, so how about that? Agree or not? Oh and btw we will dine at Minerva restaurant."
"Deal, I will come around 7 pm." (AN : I decided I wouldn't make her evil )
Cagalli placed the phone down to its place, and she smiled. I will show you what I am Athrun.
Around 6.45 pm Kira informed Cagalli that Athrun was coming. Cagalli went downstairs to meet him. She saw him wearing dark blue pants with a long-sleeved shirt and his cologne smelled expensive. Is that all for that for me? She was almost impressed and even won't deny that he was handsome and attractive.
Athrun greeted her warmly, she looked at him in a wonder. Why he is so different. They went to the restaurant and found their seat. Remembering her plan, Cagalli smiled, Athrun stared at her. Cagalli frowned and asked, "Why are you staring at me?"
"You should smile more often. You're prettier when you are smiling like that. "Athrun gave her the most gorgeous smile ever.
Cagalli felt her heart beating faster than usual but she won't fall for his trick again so she replied coolly, "I'll take that as a compliment."
Athrun chuckled, "It is a compliment." He stared at her for a while and spoke, "Cagalli, I want to –" he stopped when he saw a girl with pink hair came to him.
"Athrun, it's such a coincidence we have met here." Meer talked as she went toward them.
"Hello Meer, do you mind to join us?" Cagalli asked her and the smile came to her face again.
"Sure if you don't mind. I'm not interrupting your date right?"
"Oh no you aren't, you are very welcome here. Please sit down." Cagalli replied warmly.
Athrun looked at Cagalli, with the 'what are you doing' expression, she gave him a triumph smile. Cagalli could hear, he cursed quietly. Cagalli talked with Meer while Athrun sat quietly.
"Well Athrun, it seems you have company." Cagalli rose from her chair, "I want to go home now, I am a bit tired from yesterday."
"What? We didn't even order our food. Stay! Don't go home." Athrun grabbed her wrist.
Meer stared at her with jealously, Cagalli ignored it and released his hand from her. She blew him a kiss with her palm, "Enjoy your company and goodnight." And she went outside leaving Athrun with Meer.
Kira and his parents went out when she arrived at home. She went to take a shower and changed with her casual shirt and pants. Two hours later the bell rang, she headed downstairs expecting Kira and his parents, but she was wrong. When she opened the door she saw Athrun.
Cagalli stared at his sour face, "What do you want?"
"What do I want? That should be my sentence, what are you doing back there? Why did you invite her and leave me alone with her?" Athrun accused her.
"Oh you mean Meer? Yes I invited her? What's wrong with that, I think she's good company for you and for sure she likes you." Cagalli retorted.
"But I don't want her company, what I want is yours. And when I tried to apologize about yesterday you left me with her." Athrun spoke abruptly.
Cagalli rolled her eyes, "Apologize? Huh you? I don't believe it."
Athrun stared at her and his face softened, "Listen, I know yesterday I was wrong, so I invited you for dinner and wanted to apologize to you."
Cagalli looked at him, his face told her that he was speaking the truth. Cagalli cleared her throat and said nervously, "Well then I am sorry, I didn't know about that."
Athrun winked, "So will you forgive me?"
"Maybe I will forgive you."
"So now we are friends not enemies right?" Athrun spoke softly.
Cagalli narrowed her eyes to him, "Maybe, just for now. Who knows about tomorrow?"
Athrun gave an amusement smile, "You are interesting. I think I like you more." He grinned.
"But I think I still hate you." Cagalli replied coolly.
"Well that is a different matter, you are still remembering the bet right? Because I don't want to lose so I will make sure you fall for me."
"Oh sorry to say this but it's me who will win the bet." Cagalli replied him amiably.
"We'll see?" he paused and continued "Wait here I bought you something," Athrun ordered her as he went to his car to pick a plastic bag with the food inside. He handed it to Cagalli.
"What is it?" Cagalli asked.
"Lobster, I heard from Kira that you like it."
"Tha- Thank you." She felt nervous with his behavior. Sometimes Cagalli couldn't understand Athrun.
"Its nothing, its what a boyfriend will do for his girl." He raised his eyebrows.
"Only for three months." She reminded him.
"Well its time for me to leave, " he said as he put a hand on her shoulder. She looked up and then he leaned over. She immediately drew back, but he kept her firmly. Their eyes met, Cagalli really felt uncomfortable with that, knowing what will happen later.
But she was wrong, he drew back and smiled, "Goodnight."
Cagalli watched him disappear to his car.
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AN : There chapter 4 hope you guys will enjoy that If you have any suggestions and ideas , don't hesitate to tell me . Please R & R.