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Chapter 2

The first day has ended, I made friends with the rest of the class well with the help of my brother and Lacus. He asked me if I became friends with Athrun, and I said I guess. Kira, was once again the class representative but not with Lacus anymore, because it seems that Lacus joined the school choir. He said I could go home ahead of him. So, that's what I did. On my way one the school gates, someone called my name.

"Cagalli!" someone shouted, the voice seems familiar I turn around finding out that it was Athrun, curiosity crept over me, why would he call me? He, finally catch up with me, he was breathing heavy.

"Finally, I catch up with you. Sorry, to bother you but Kira asked me to walk you home everytime he can't come home with you, I should walk you." He explained

"Wait, what?!" I said angrily, he can't do that he is so overprotective even though I'm the older one. "Why would he ask that of you? I know you're his bestfriend but isn't it a little bit too much?" I said to him

"Well, honestly I'm okay with it." He smiled

"But won't I be a bother to you? I mean you might leave farther than me." I said

"Actually, you guys just leave in another block on our left, so it's just a 10 minute walk from my house to your guys. And you're not really familiar with this city right?" He said it with concern

"Okay, I give up. As long as you're okay with it, then let's go. By the way I'm so sorry for you having an overprotective bestfriend, that he has to drag you with this." I apologized

"Like I said its okay, no worries. Plus, it's nice to have a going-home-buddy" he said with a smile, we then started walking to the train station.

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We are now inside the train, the school is just five stations away plus it only takes about 15 minutes, Athrun said I could take the seat, so I did, he was just there infront of me holding one of the safety handrails. He is so nice, I'm pretty sure his girlfriend is very lucky. Wait?! What about his girlfriend?

"Uhm, hey is your girlfriend okay with this? And does she even know about this?" I timidly asked

Judging from his face he was shock by the unexpected question "Well, I don't have one, so there's no problem." He answered

He's single?! No way, I mean he seems so gentlemanly and nice, plus he is smart and handsome. Basically, he is perfect so why?

"Oh, but you seem popular. Lacus even mentioned there were upperclassmen who were confessing to you. Could it be possible it was that person you were trying to avoid this morning?" I asked

"Well, yeah, but I always reject them, true enough I have receive thousands of confessions, but I don't like one of them. Maybe, that's why they think I'm cold." He chuckled

"Is it because they are not your type? Or because all of them are ugly?" I joked

"Well, I'm not really judging based on appearance, and I don't have any particular types." He explained

"Then, is it because you like someone?" The moment I said that he was suddenly shock, it was as if I hit the bull's eye. But he just avoided the question "Look, it's our stop next." The whole way walk back was silent, it was the awkward kind. No, one talked. Maybe I should've never asked that one. The silence just ended when we reached my house.

"Uhm, were here." He said

"Yeah, um thanks." I said then I went inside the house but before I could

"You're welcome. Well see you then." He bid bye.

I waved back, then went straight inside.

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Inside the house

I placed my shoes in the rack of shoes near the door, and got my house slippers. I greeted "I'm back." I saw my mom cooking dinner, and my dad watching the evening news in the living room.

"Welcome back, Cagalli, dinner will be done soon. Where's your brother?" My mom greeted

"Kira, he's still at school, he said he had a meeting with the rest of the class representatives from other sections." I replied

"Okay." My mom said

"You must be tired, I'm just gonna call you once everything is ready." My mom said

So, I went up stairs to go to my room. I wanted to rest a bit and change my clothes before eating dinner. I changed to a plain violet shirt and shorts. I rested in my bed for awhile. I better surf the net for awhile, thankfully there were still no assignments, just introductions by teachers. I got everyone's number at school today. I got my laptop and searched stuff on the net. I did that for awhile, when a knock, was heard. I opened the door and it was my dad.

"Cagalli, dinner is ready come down now, and stop whatever you're doing." Dad said

"Okay I'm just gonna put my laptop to sleep." I replied. And so that's what I did, then I went down stairs to the dining area. Kira was still not at home. He must still be at school, I'm sure before heading home, he'll walk Lacus home or they might even have a date. What a couple of love birds. So, I sat down and ate dinner. Mom, made some pasta particularly lasagna. It was delicious I really missed this.

"So, how is the first day? Made new friends?" Dad asked

"Yeah, I made a lot of friends, but it's all thanks to Kira and his girlfriend." I replied, then place a serving of lasagna in my mouth

"Well that's good to hear at least your brother is helping you cope up." Mom said

"Yeah, I guess." I said

"Are you enjoying dinner?" Mom asked

"It's delicious mom, as always." I complimented

Dinner ended with me having some small talk with my parents and while eating lasagna. Kira, arrived at home at around seven, he said the meeting took longer than expected. And just as I thought he did walk his girlfriend home. Mom, saved him some lasagna so he was still able to eat dinner. After, eating I went up, to take a bath. I changed in my pajamas then I went back to my room, to use my laptop again. It was still early and I still don't feel sleepy so kept on reading manga online till 11:00, before sleeping.

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The next morning

Alarm rings

The alarm rang, at 6:00, just about the right time, before school starts. I went to the bathroom to take a bath before breakfast. It took me fifteen minutes to finish preparing. I went down to eat breakfast. My mom, dad and brother was already there. Dad, was already getting ready for work, my mom is now just a housewife, but sometimes still help in the lab with dad. Mom, made pancakes for breakfast.

"Good morning, sis" Kira greeted

"Morning Kira and morning mom and dad." I greeted them

"Morning Cagalli, I made you strawberry pancakes with whip cream." Mom said, placing a plate of pancakes in the table. I took a bite, and slowly ate it.

"Are you both going to school together?" Dad asked

"Of, course dad, I have to walk Cagalli to school will be meeting with Athrun and Lacus on the station. Plus, you know that I can't leave Cagalli to ride the train alone, it's dangerous and full of perverts." Kira said

"But, it doesn't seem like that and I'm fully capable of myself." I argued

"Cagalli, your brother is right. It's only safe when it's still early like your dismissal at school but because it is rush hour in morning, that there are lots of passenger." Dad explained

"There aren't much trustworthy people here in the city compared in the province. And me and you dad, plus Kira were just worried about you. Considering the fact you are not used to the city." Mom added

"Okay, I get the point, I'll go to school with Kira." I said, and I felt their relief then. Well, yesterday I didn't ride the train to school because I dad drove as to school in morning on the first day so I wouldn't know.

Breakfast ended, and me and Kira were on our way to school. We met with Lacus and Athrun in the station, just like Kira said we would. They both greeted us morning. I both greeted them back. It is true there were really lots of passengers riding the train. The moment the train arrived everyone was rushing to ride the train. Just like a sea of humans I was dragged along them, I lost them. "Kira! Lacus! Athrun!" I shouted I kept on being dragged inside. This isn't good, everyone for a moment started being in a riot. I'm scared. I closed my eyes, while still being dragged by people when someone called my name.

"Cagalli! Reach out your arm.!" The voice was familiar it was Athrun.

"Athrun where are you?!" I shouted

"Give me your right hand! Everything will be okay!" He shouted back, and I reached out my right arm, and seconds after I felt warmth, it was Athrun. He grabbed me, so that I could be near him. I clashed at his chest, when I looked up it was Athrun, I suddenly felt relieved, the moment he was near me. He was still holding my hands, while having his other arm to cover me from people. I felt comfortable, throughout the ride. After, minutes of the hell like ride, we finally arrived our stop. We, rested on a bench before continuing walking. Kira and Lacus wasn't here.

"Athrun, where's Kira and Lacus?" I asked

"Don't worry about them, Lacus is with Kira. I'm sure he would protect her no matter what." He reassured me

I noticed we were still holding hands, "Uhm, Athrun your hand." I said nervously, I was blushing so bad, I can feel my face is burning

"Oh, yeah sorry. It's safe from here so, let's get going." He let go of my hand

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Once we got to school, Kira and Lacus was still not present. They might have been left behind. Everything is quiet. I'm so tired from the ruckus this morning. A brunette with a long ponytail approached me with a silver-haired guy.
"Hi, Cagalli I'm Shiho, and this is Yzak my boyfriend." She introduced herself

"Hey." The guy said

"Uhm, Hi." I awkwardly said, so it is true that most people here are coupled up

"So, sorry for the sudden introduction, you see me and Yzak are part of the school newspaper, and I can't help but be intrigued with your relationship with the school prince." She said

"School prince?" I asked curiously

"Oh, you know Athrun Zala." She said

Athrun's the school prince? No way! "He is?"

"Of course he is, you know lots of girls like him because he is so gentlemanly, nice, smart, talented, great with sports and studies. If I remember he is the second highest next to your brother. I also heard he can cook and has…." She suddenly stopped

"He has?" I asked

"Abs" She whispered to me

I suddenly blushed, but who thought he was more than just face value, no wonder girls would chase him.

"So, tell me what is your relationship with him? Are you friends? More than just friends? Or maybe even lovers?" She kept on pestering me

I suddenly coughed at the question why would she think that, when I barely know anything about him. "Why do you think I have a special relationship or something with him?" I asked

"Well you see, firstly on the first day both of you came back to class together, people saw you go home together yesterday and just this morning you two came to school together. Plus, the fact it's possible you guys know each other before, considering the fact he is your brother's bestfriend ever since." She answered

"Wait, it's all a misunderstanding, firstly the reason we came back together during class is because I got lost on my way back to the room, and it was pure coincidence that I met him on the way to class. I was just asking him directions and stuff happened and we just returned together. The thing about going home together, Kira asked Athrun a favor to walk me home everytime he had to do additional representative stuff at school, so that's why and about this morning I was suppose to come to school with the three and not only Athrun. There was a ruckus in the train, so we four got separated, and just luckily Athrun saw in the wave of people. It is true though that I met him before, but it was only twice and it was a long time ago. I barely even knew about him before yesterday, I even forgot how he looked like." I answered defensively

"Okay, I understand and here I thought I could finally find something juicy about that Zala. You know I can feel there is something he is hiding, and whatever it is he is good with hiding it." Shiho said "Anyways sorry to bother you, but don't worry if you have anything you need to know don't hesitate to ask me about it. " She offered, then left with her boyfriend

There was still time before school started, so I decided to get a breather. I went to the roof deck of the school. Up there, it feels so cool here, the wind is relaxing I could just skip first class and just sleep here. I suddenly heard someone from the other side talking it sounds like a girl. I tried to listen closely, I don't plan to eavesdrop but I just so curious. I'm so sorry to whoever it is.

"Uhm, I know we just met but ever since yesterday I can't keep you out of my head. So, I know you don't know me, so it's okay if we just start of as friends." A girl confessed

It seems like a confession, I wonder to whom. Oh my gosh it's Athrun. Why am I hiding? The girl looks cute, and petite. I'm sure guys like her, there's no way he would reject her right? But he did say….

"Uhm, Athrun I like you, is it okay if we got out?" The girl asked

"I'm so sorry I know your feelings are sincere but I just can't go out with you." Athrun replied

"But we could start of as friends." She suggested

"I'm so sorry but I can't afford to be in any kind of relationship right now." Athrun said

The girl dashed outside with tears falling in her face. Athrun was ledt alone there "I'm so sorry but I can't be in any Romantic relationship with anyone right now, everything is so complicated." He said to himself then he tore into pieces the letter he was holding. It must be the letter the girl gave him, he blew the pieces along with the air. Then he went down the stairs, and I'm alone once again. But why can't he be in any relationship with anyone? Why is everything complicated? What does he mean? Shiho is right Athrun is like a mystery. Though, I feel really bad for those who confessed to him and for those who plan to confess to him they can't stand a chance against him. After, that I stayed for a couple more minutes and just returned to class, five minutes before start.

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Inside the room

Kira and Lacus were almost late for class, they said they got separated from each other, so Kira had to search for Lacus, and took minutes before they found each other. They also had a problem riding the train. So, they almost got late. When I returned to the room I saw Athrun back to normal as if nothing happened. He was laughing along with Kira and his other friends Yzak, Shinn and Dearka.

It was now lunch, I ate with some girls from class Luna, her sister Meyrin, Lacus, Miri and Shiho, we spent lunch getting to know them, it was fun eating and chatting throughout.

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Ever since then, everyday at school it was the same, every morning I meet with Athrun and Lacus, alongside my brother at the station, after the some time I got use to the hell like ride and wave of people, it's also normal getting caught up with the crowd. There was one morning I got separated from everyone, but because I know I could just see them at school, I went ahead, though it's still scary. Though were sometimes lucky that no one gets separated in the group. I also eat lunch with the girls, sometimes with the rest of the group including the guys. We, even had a lunch wherein the whole class ate lunch in a big circle. It, was fun, the teachers were also nice. Just, like promised everytime Kira has representative duties I have to go home with Athrun. But I sometimes go home with the girls, especially when Lacus doesn't have club practice. Sometimes I go home with my brother, Athrun and Lacus, but when she has practice and Kira doesn't have duties he sometimes wait for her, and at times it's Athrun, but that's rare cause it's Kira usually is the one who waits for her to finish.

One day, during our P.E. class, we had swimming, our P.E. teacher Ms. Aisha, the fiancee of Sir. Waltfeld the P.E. teacher of the boys, said that the class will have a relay. So, each person should be in a group of 4. Our P.E. class was separated so two teachers were needed one for the girls and one for the boys. My, teammates were Lacus, Miri and Shiho. The other team was composed of the Hawke sisters, Meer and Stella.

"Okay, has everyone formed their teams?" Ms. Aisha asked

Everyone replied yes. The rules are basically two teams will compete each other, and the team who is fastest wins, and will get 100 points for the exam and will be exempted in the finals. The losing team's score will depend on how fast they finish. It would be really good because, if I'm going to be exempted then I don't have to attend this class, which means I can use the time to study or sleep. Before starting we were all asked to do some warm-ups so no one would have to get cramps while in the middle of the relay. Miri, led us in the exercise, we did some stretches, so that are muscles could relax. We, also had breathing exercise so that we could breathe longer while on the water, and not having a hard time swimming and breathing. So, when it was about to start, Miri asked us to make a group circle.

"Okay, guys this is it. We have to win so we can get a hundred points." Miri said

"Don't worry guys even if we lose just make sure you guys would finish fast, so we still have a good score, but as much as possible let's win." Shiho encouraged

"Yeah, let's do this team!" I shouted

Lacus just nodded. "Okay, in the count of three, 1,2,3. Go, team!" Miri shouted, we all had our hands in. Lacus was the first one, being the not being so sporty.

"Okay, one your mark. Ready. Set. Go!" Mrs. Aisha shouted

She was against her, look-alike Meer. Meer, is Lacus' cousin, she had an accident that's why plastic surgery was needed, and because she idolizes Lacus so much, she had the doctor have her face change not back to the original but the same as Lacus. Lacus, was doing freestyle, she really didn't lie when she said she's slow. Truth is at the start of the semester, Lacus can't even swim, so Ms. Aisha had hard time teaching her, so we helped learn.

"Go, Lacus!" I cheered her, Oh, no! Meer is ahead of her.

"Go, Lacus! You can do it!" Shiho shouted

Miri also cheered Lacus, after Lacus it was Miri's turn. Meer, finish ahead of Lacus. Next to her was Meyrin, thankfully Lacus, catch up not too long after her. We, still got a chance. Meyrin jumped, just a few seconds before Miri, but knowing Miri I know she can win ahead of her.

"I'm sorry. But goodluck." Lacus said to Miri

"It's okay, here I go!" Miri them dived into the water, Meyrin was just a few meters ahead of her but Miriallia, caught up and even swam faster than Meyrin. In just a few minutes Miri was already on her way back. It's too bad the boys can't watch us, the boys had their relay at the other pool. There are two pools at school, specifically designed for boys and girls. Our group was last to have the relay, so if the boys can finish early, they can still at least watch us. Miri, finished first and then it was Shiho's turn to swim. Meyrin was still on her way back, while Shiho dived into the pool.

"Congrats." I said to Miri

"I'm sorry, but thankfully you were fast." Lacus apologized

"It's okay, Cagalli, goodluck bring home the bacon okay?" Miri encouraged me

"Sure, though I hope it was really bacon." I joked, then went to my position.

"Go, Shiho!" I shouted.

Shiho was already far when Stella dived into the pool. Just, after a few seconds after Stella jumped, the boys came to our side of the team. They were just in time, to watch us swim. It seems that my brother's team won, they beat Shinn's team. When Athrun, went inside our side some girls from class stared at him. Some were screaming and giggling, they were looking at Athrun's body, so Shiho wasn't lying when she said he had abs. No, wonder girls are staring. I was in a dazed staring at Athrun that I didn't notice Shiho was done already.

"Cagalli!" Shiho shouted and I was back from my fantasizing of Athrun.

"Huh? What?" I asked

"It's your turn now, where were you looking? Anyways goodluck. You better win this thing, Stella's almost near." Shiho reminded

So, after that I took a deep breath, and dived I was using the butterfly to swim. Thankfully, Luna still hasn't jumped. I swam, as fast as I could. You can do it Cagalli, just believe in yourself. I can hear the crowds cheering. When I looked back for a while I saw Luna, almost catching up to me. So, swam faster, she's good. I was not on my way to return. Just a little more Cagalli, go for it. At last, I finished ahead of Luna, but Luna finished just a few milliseconds behind me. Shiho pulled me up. Miri hugged me, and Lacus was crying. We, won the relay. The other team also congratulated us.

"Congrats, sis you did great." Kira hugged me

"Thanks." I replied, from a far I saw Athrun saying congrats, I can't hear him but from reading his lips I know what he meant. I just nodded and smiled at him. While we were celebrating, Lacus said she would get me a towel, but something happened while she was walking, Vino and Yolan were playing and running, and accidentally Vino pushed Lacus into the pool. No one noticed, Athrun suddenly jumped into the pool. Lacus, was drowning. Just after a few minutes Athrun was walking while carrying Lacus. Kira wasn't there, to save her, Kira was in the shower room.

"Someone call the teacher!" Athrun shouted

"Is she alright?" Luna asked

Athrun was pumping the water out of her, I hope she's okay. When pumping was no good, Athrun just had to do mouth to mouth cpr. He placed his lips in her, I can feel he was desperate.

Heart beats

What is this pain? I might be sick, everytime I look at him placing his lips in hers why do I feel something stir up in my heart? I shouldn't feel this way, this isn't normal. I should be worried. After a few minutes, Lacus regained consciousness. She coughed up the water. Athrun suddenly hugged her.

"Athrun?" she said.

"I was so worried, idiot." He said to her

Once again my heart was beating, I hurts so much I want to cry. Just after, Kira was running, he shouted "Lacus!" When Athrun noticed this he let her go, and went to the side. I was looking at his expression. It was like he was hurt, but he doesn't seem to be bleeding. He had a pained expression, the moment he let her go.

"I'm okay now Kira, I'm sorry to worry everyone." Lacus reassured us

"Do you want to go to the clinic?" Kira asked

Lacus shook her head, "Thank you Athrun." She smiled at him

For a moment Athrun's face lightened up but why? Is he still looking sad? Like he feels regret. Could it be? I don't want to assume but it might just be, that he likes Lacus.

A/N: End of chapter. I updated fast yeah! I really enjoy making this story. I hope you guys like this chapter.