Falling For A Ghost

by pchop

Athrun blames himself for what had happened to her, and maybe that's why she constantly visited him and only him. Maybe it was retribution, because her visits were a constant, painful reminder of what happened and what isn't. But, maybe, her visits were to ease the pain, because they also brought him solace. Post Seed. Not an AU, but most likely contain AU elements. AsuCaga. R&R.

16. Chapter 16

Chapter 16

A bright yellow glow emitted from Kira's ajar bedroom door. Curious—and a bit frightened—Athrun peeked inside. Cagalli, brighter than he ever saw her, was hovering over Kira's bed. Fortunately, Kira was sound asleep.

What is she doing? Athrun thought. Why is she…

A knot formed in Athrun's chest. A big, green knot. One that he was surprised to have—ashamed to have.

Cagalli was watching Kira as he slept, a yearning written on her face. She continued to move closer to him. The closer she got, the tighter Athrun's knot became. Her arm stretched out and her hand touched Kira's cheek. Athrun took a step back from the door, his pulse racing.

What is she doing? What if he…what if he…If possible, his heart began to beat even faster. He felt hot. What would happen if Kira discovered her? The room started to spin. Athrun bit his bottom lip, closed his eyes, and let out a deep breath to compose himself. Does it matter if he does? He thought.

Hearing Kira's bed creak, Athrun peered through the crack of the door again.

Kira tossed then turned, his face scrunched up in discomfort. Cagalli's hand still resting on his cheek. The light around her dimmed, but she remained visible. Eventually Kira sat up. His eyes were closed, but he reached for his blanket that was balled at his feet.

"Kira!" Cagalli said.

Athrun held his breath. Kira's eyes shot open. They both stared at her.

"Can you see me?" she asked, her image starting to fade.

"Ca-Cagalli?" his hands reached out to touch her, but, as Athrun experienced many times, they went through her as if she were fog. Kira stared at his arms, confusion drawn on his face. "How?" he looked up, "Is this a dream?"

Cagalli smiled. "You know it isn't." she was barely visible now. "I've missed you. Please…Please wait for me."

"Wait, Ca—"

She was gone.

Kira sat there, mouth agape, eyes fixed. His arms fell to his sides. Then came the tears. Many of them raced down his face as he choked on a cry building in the pit of his throat.

Watching his best friend's hunched over, trembling body shot a pang through Athrun's heart.

"Kira," he said, stepping into the doorway.

Kira's head shot up. "Athrun? Athrun, Cagalli…she…she…" his lip quivered.

"I know…I always knew."

Sorry for the wait. I hope there are still readers for this.