Hi all! I want to give a big thank you to my readers! I definitely want to thank those who take the time out to leave reviews. I really appreciate it! I noticed that someone pointed out that last chapter didn't coincide with the events of the chapter before it, and I would like to clarify something: considering these are drabbles (more or less) the goal of this story was always to tell the story in a series of moments. So, many moments are left out, and, most of the time, a certain amount of time has passed between chapters. I hope that makes sense. Always feel free to ask questions or to leave constructive criticism. I hope I am doing an okay job by actually forming a cohesive story with just moments.

Chapter 23: Two Boys

It was the end of the day and Cagalli and Athrun were once again conversing at their lockers, filling their backpacks.

"Any classes with Kira?" Athrun asked.

For a second, Cagalli froze. Her face immediately became red.

"Um..no," she said, suddenly moving more quickly.

Athrun watched her carefully, her reaction weighing on him, but she didn't seem to notice his curious gaze.

"Anyway," she looked at him, "how was—" she was cut short by a tap on her shoulder.

She turned around and was met by a grinning Dearka.

"Hey," he said.

"Hey. What's up?"

"Since the first sport we're doing is basketball, we should pair up sometime and I can help you with your jump shot."

Cagalli smiled. "I think I'll need help with more. I hate to say it, but I'm rusty and basketball is one thing I haven't mastered.

Dearka snickered. "Well lucky for you, we have an entire week before next class, so I got plenty of time to warm you up." he winked.

Cagalli instantly became hot.

"I'll text you," he said before making his way down the hall, his arm waving in the air.

Cagalli watched him as he left, her hand waving mindlessly.

"What was that about?" Athrun asked.

Cagalli, still watching Dearka, did not answer right away. "Um…" she said, finally returning her attention back to Athrun. She was shocked to see his brows were knitted in an impatient manner and that he wore a bitter frown. "We have P.E. Sports together."

Cagalli and Dearka stepped out of the gymnasium laughing. In the corner of her eye, Cagalli noticed someone, not too far away, approaching them.

"Athrun," still grinning, she turned to face him. "What are you still doing here?" she walked over to him.

Athrun looked at Dearka, and Dearka looked at him. With a sigh, Dearka turned and started to walk down the opposite end of the hall.

"Catch ya later," he said without looking back.

"Uh...yeah," Cagalli raised an eyebrow as she watched him go.

"You two seem to be getting along again," Athrun said.

Cagalli faced him with a bashful smile on her face.

"So... I'm surprised to see you still at school." she said in a low voice.

"I actually was looking for you."

Cagalli gave him a surprised look.

"Before the break, you said you would like it if we walked together, after school, more often. So, I thought—"

Cagalli had grabbed him by the sleeve of his arm, and began leading him down the hall. "Let's go get our things." She had a huge grin on her face.

Next up: "Two Girls"