Chapter 5: Hello Again

Miriallia's knees hit the table, rattling it, as she enthusiastically stood up. With a huge grin, she began waving her hand in the air.

"Kira!" she shouted. "We're over here."

Cagalli nearly choked on her cracker. She slowly turned around and saw Kira, with his lunch tray in hand, walking towards them. Her heart pounded.

When he had reached them, all of her new friends greeted him. Kira looked at Cagalli.

"You're the person I met yesterday," he said with a smile.

Cagalli nodded. She felt her cheeks heat up.

"You met Cagalli already?" Miriallia said.

"Yes," Kira and Cagalli said simultaneously.

"Cool, no need for introductions then," Tolle said. "So, Kira, what classes do you have? What class do you have next?"

Kira sat next to Cagalli. He went into his pocket and pulled out his folded roster. Cagalli watched him intently as he unfolded it and stared at the list. As he looked, she tried to discreetly glance herself, but couldn't make out anything without being noticed.

"Looks like I have health next," he said as he passed Tolle the piece of paper.

Cagalli inwardly smiled.

"I guess I'll see you there," she said.