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Chapter 5
It has been a week and today is the start of our finals week, for the first day we only have math and English. Tomorrow will be the second day of exams I'm really looking forward for vacation, sure it's short but a vacation is a vacation, I'm planning to go visit auntie back in the province though I haven't told my parents yet, but I'm sure they'll allow me to go. 4 days to go and it will be term break yes! Oh, wait I have to review first I still have time.
Okay, wait how do I solve this one? Thankfully all teachers gave us reviewers, it really helped but how the heck did we get this answer again? Do I use this formula or is it the other one? Crap, I why does it have to be math first before English. I'm usually good with math but I just hate derivations, it's so hard plus there are so many formulas I usually get really confuse thinking and scribbling on what to use, that's why I have errors and careless mistakes. I don't fail on quizzes but it's just there are so many times I could've gotten a perfect score but because of confusion I usually get at most 5 mistakes. There are also times I get the correct answer it's just the method used to get it is wrong. I really need help but it seems that most are busy studying too. Argh, I can't study the rest if I stick in this question.
"Cagalli, is there a problem?" Athrun asked me
"Oh, huh? Oh, it's nothing." I replied
"Are you sure?" He said with an arched eyebrow
Can you not look at me like that? Stop staring with those beautiful eyes of yours. I put my hands up and said "Okay you got me. Well you know I'm usually careless in answering using the wrong formula or theorem right? I need help in revising. Is it okay?"
He smiled and answered "Sure no prob. It's better to rely on someone when you have a problem. Plus I could also revise too."
"Thanks." I said and smiled back
We reviewed for about 15 minutes. I was finally able to understand the differences between the formulas and theorems, so now I won't be confused in knowing what to use in the actual exam.
"Athrun thanks for teaching me. If I get a perfect or at least high score, I'll treat you to ice cream." I told him
He just nodded, "Then good luck."
"You too, good luck" I replied back
After that Mr. La Flaga came to the room bringing with him piles of test sheets.
"Okay, so here are the instructions. It's just the basics so there is nothing new about it, but I'll still tell them to remind you kids, in case you forget. Most important instruction NO CHEATING! Obviously this is forbidden. Anyone who dares to do any form of cheating and gets caught, will be forced to give their test papers and be sent to the chairman's office and will have forced expulsion. Oh, yeah even if I don't catch you during exams, don't think you'll be safe because as you all know all classrooms are filled with cctv cameras so everyone will know what you guys are doing. Next read the instructions written on the paper before answering the test, be very careful because some students don't read it carefully causing them to fail, just because they misunderstood the instructions. Bags should all be place in back of the room. The only things allowed in the desk are pens, correction liquids, pencils and calculators if needed. Did your math teacher ask you guys to need a calculator?"
"No sir!" Everyone answered
"Okay, then no calculators allowed. Scratch papers will be provided if needed. I have the scratch papers here. Lastly, student's seat should be separated two tiles apart so, place your desks inside a tile, first row starts in this line, the rest follow. That's all once everyone is done, placing their bags and moving desks and chairs we will start. Oh, I forgot you are only given 1 hour and 30 minutes to finish everything. If you finish earlier, just re-check your paper and just wait, but I'll let you guys leave 5 minutes earlier if you are finish, but if you guys are still not finish after the designated time, a 5 minute extension will be given. You will be given a 30 minute break, after it will be the next exam then dismissal that is all. Everybody clear?"
"Yes!" Everyone answered
After Mr. La Flaga gave the instructions after we fixed everything and everybody seemed ready, we started the exam.
The first day ended wonderfully, the things Athrun taught me really helped. However, I still have my doubts. I took a deep sigh.
"Is there a problem sis?" Kira asked me
We're already walking towards the station
"I'm just thinking if I answered correctly. I still have my doubts." I told him
"Don't worry sis I'm sure you had the right answers." He reassured me while ruffling my hair.
"Thanks, but stop that!" I said with a glare
"S-sorry sis." He said
Athrun and Lacus both said they had stuff to do today so it's just me and Kira on the way home. They didn't say what it was so it got me a bit curious. Wait! No stop this Cagalli, you should never doubt your friends. And why should I be worried it's not like I like Athrun or something.
The whole walk home was silent and just a bunch of small talk. Well there really isn't anything to talk about with Kira, we see each other everyday anyways.
…
After we went home, it was still early because we are just half-day today. We ate our lunch and started studying.
I studied for about two hours, I better take a nap for awhile, I'm sleepy. I was yawning, and went straight to my bed.
It was already 5 pm when I woke up. I went straight down. Kira was there in the living room watching tv.
"Hey, sis did you have a good sleep?" he greeted me
"Shut up Kira!" I retorted back
"Okay, sis, have you studied yet?" He asked again
"Yeah, I did before sleeping. You?" I asked back
He just nodded.
I sat next to him on couch he was watching Spongebob. I just watched with him. Should I ask him? Maybe he knows why both Athrun and Lacus went home separately today. Okay I'll ask anyways if I don't ask I won't stop thinking this is just for the sake of curiosity Cagalli.
"Hey, Kira?" I said softly
He just turned around and said "Hmmm?"
"Do you know why both Athrun and Lacus went home today?" I asked
He was holding his chin "If I remember he said he needed to go visit the hospital with Lacus for her check-up. She had an appointment today."
"Did something happen?" I curiously ask
"Well you know Lacus doesn't have a strong body and can easily get sick. She needs to have her check-up at least once a month so that they would know if there are complications." He answered
"But shouldn't it be you with her and not Athrun?" I asked raising an eyebrow
"Well I actually suggested that but Lacus insisted no, because I might be busy and such plus she's more used to coming there with Athrun. So, I gave in and let her." He told me
"I see." I suddenly felt glum.
Kira noticed it. "Sis are you okay? You don't feel good."
"Nah, I'm fine it's just maybe I still feel kind of tired." I told him
"Wanna rest again?" He asked
"It's okay I rested enough, I'll go back to my room and review again." So I stood up from my chair and went back to my room.
…
Finally exams finished, everything went smoothly after the first day. Hopefully the results are the same. I already told my parents that I want to stay at auntie's place for 4 days. I also told Kira and the rest about it. Kira said he'll be going with me tomorrow, Lacus and Athrun said they'll go too if it's alright and of course I said it would. So, right now I'm preparing and packing my stuff. I really miss the clean air, the mountains, the river and everything. I wonder how everyone is doing?
I better check on Kira if he's done now. So I went to Kira's room, knocked on door and said "Kira?"
"Open the door sis!" He shouted
So I turned the knob, I saw kira's clothes all over the floor he seems to still be packing. "Need help?" I said as I was leaning in the door with my arms crossed
"Is it obvious?" He told me
"You know we are just gonna be staying there for a few days right?" I said to him
"Well I can't decide what to wear so….." He told me
"Okay I'll help, you seriously are helpless. Be thankful cause I'm lending you a hand." I said to him
I just simply nodded
So I helped Kira in packing his stuff and all.
Finally today is the day of our trip. I'm really looking forward to it. Me and Kira arrived a little bit early, probably cause I yanked him out of bed. I'm so excited that I was practically dragging him towards the bus station. We are still waiting for Lacus and Athrun to arrive.
Bzzzz
"Hello?" Kira answered his phone "You are? okay. We arrived here minutes ago. It's okay we can wait, anyways we arrived earlier than the expected time. Okay. See you."
"Who was that?" I turned to him
"It was Athrun, he said they were on their way." He told me
"I see."
After about 10 minutes both of them arrived. After that we went to ride the bus going to Aunt Caridad's house. I was seating beside Athrun while the couple sat together. They were seating in-front of us. It will be a 1 hour and 40 minute ride.
"Do you guys want snacks?" Lacus offered us while looking back
"Sure, what do you have?" I said
"I have Pocky, Pepero, Hello Panda, Cheetos, Cheese Curls, Nova, Piattos, some cashew nuts and chocolate almonds. Oh, and some candy." Lacus said
"Then I'll have some Pocky and Nova." I said "How about you Athrun?" I turned to him
He just shook his head "I'm full, but thanks for the offer." He gently declined
"Here you go Cagalli, and Athrun don't be shy and just ask me if you'd like some, or ask Cagalli to share some to you." She said while giving the snacks
"Thanks." I said with a smile
She replied with a smile and went back to her seat
I opened the snacks, put my earplugs on and listened to some music, while looking at the window, seeing the scenes we passed by throughout the whole ride.
"Cagalli is it okay if you wake me up once were there?" He asked me
I just nodded while eating some snacks
"Thanks." He smiled then closed his eyes, laid his head back and hands crossed.
As I was continuing what I was doing after a few minutes I felt something heavy on my right shoulder. I turned around to see what it was. Oh my gosh! It's Athrun. He's leaning his head on my shoulder! I want to move my shoulder but he looks tired and it would be rude to wake him up. I think I can feel my heartbeat so fast, and loud he could hear it I mean I think it's louder than the music I'm listening. I stared at his sleeping face intently, and I found out that he looks so cute sleeping like a child. I was silently giggling. He has such good face structure, long eyelashes, a pointed nose. Everything about him it's perfect. Wait why am I staring at him too much?! Stop this Cagalli! You are not a pervert! I was slapping my face using both hands physically and mentally. So what I did was try not to look at him and just look away. I'll just look at the window and look at scene outside.
I feel sleepy it's still a bit far about 50 minutes more, I want to sleep I was so excited last night I wasn't able to sleep much, but I promised Athrun to wake him up…oh well I guess it's okay…I yawned and laid my head on his head. I'll borrow it for a..while.
….
"You two love birds! Wake up!"
Huh? What? I was still half asleep but I can hear someone calling. I moved my head and cracked my neck. "What?" still sleep talking and my eyes a bit blurry. I was rubbing my eyes and kept on blinking. It was Kira and Lacus beside him. He was shaking Athrun on the shoulder trying to wake him up.
"Kira?" I said while yawning
"Yes it's me sis." He said heads both on his hip
"Are we there yet?" I said still a bit out of it
Athrun finally woke up, he was rubbing his eyes and stretching his arms up. He was looking around.
"Yes, in fact we've been here for minutes, it's so hard waking you both!" He said in a matter-of-fact tone
"Calm down Kira." Lacus was restraining him
"Why are you so angry anyways?" Athrun asked finally fully awake
"Well you see, not only was it hard to wake you both up, but are trying to make a move on my sister?!" He said both fists clenching
"WHAT?!" Athrun shocked
Lacus then showed us a picture she took in her phone. It was me and Athrun sleeping, heads on top of the other and both of our hands also on top of the other because of the armrest, it looks like we were holding hands. As we both saw the picture, we both blushed. I can once again feel my face hot, this is so embarrassing! I faced Athrun for a second he was also looking at me, he was also very red. We then quickly turned around, both looking away.
"You guys look really cute together." Lacus complimented
"Athrun! You better prepare!" Kira said while holding Athrun's collar
"I-I didn't me-me-mean t-t-to." Athrun stuttering
I stood up from my chair to break of the tension. I went near Kira and held his arm.
"Kira stop that! It was an accident we were both sleeping okay!" I retorted
"Okay, I understand." He said finally calming down
"We better get down now and get our bags." Lacus suggested
The three of us nodded and we quickly got our stuff and went down the bus.
"So, will Uncle Haruma pick us up?" Kira asked me
I got my phone and looked at the text messages, "It looks like he can't pick us up." I said
"Then how do we get there?" Athrun asked
"Don't you guys worry I know the way from here, I mean I know the whole place like the back of my head!" I said
And so that's what I did, "For now let's wait for another bus."
After 15 minutes a bus finally arrived, it was only 20 minute ride from the bus station till we reach Aunt's place.
"Here we are, we just have to walk from here, then we'll reach the house in no time." I told them
We were walking and I saw nothing changed at all I see were familiar faces.
Bzzz
I picked up my phone "Hello?"
"Auntie oh yeah we are already in the neighborhood. Some salt, pepper, beef and broccoli in the local market? Okay. See you later!" I placed my phone back in my pocket.
"Why did Auntie call?" Kira asked
"She asked us to make a short detour to the market." I told them "Do you guys want to go home first I can lead you guys home first before I go to the market, I can go alone."
"It's okay Cagalli, it would be fun to see the market here." Lacus said
"Okay then, it's this way then."
We went to the market, there were lots of people greeting me. It was kind of awkward but it felt very welcoming. People kept on asking me "How I have been?" "How was the city like?" and such?
"Are you guys okay?" I asked them
They all just nodded
"But sis I never would've thought you were this popular in here." Kira said
"What are you implying that I'm not popular material?" I glared at him
"No, not like that, it's just unexpected." He said while shaking his hands
"Well I never really told you, mom and dad but during my stay here I was a very active citizen here. I was part of the youth organization in the community and I always joined different activities so obviously I would be known here." I said kind of bragging
"Wow, that's amazing Cagalli." Lacus said
"Thanks." I replied while scratching my the back of my head
"So you were this active back here, but why aren't active in the city?" Athrun asked me
"Well I just wanted to live a simple and quiet life, so I don't want to be too much involved in anything in the city. Plus it's because I feel more comfortable here than there. But don't think of anything bad, it's just that I practically grew up here that's why." I explained
"Oh, well as long as you are happy with your life, sis I'm happy." Kira said
"Me too." I said pinching Kira's cheeks "Okay, we better finish buying the meat before we return."
So that 's what we did we went to my favorite meat shop. "Sahib?" I called out
"Yes?" A middle-aged man with a beard came out of from the door holding cuts of meats.
"Sahib!" I shouted
"Cagalli! How are you?" He said while placing the meat then washed his hands, he came outside the counter and hugged me
"I'm fine but can you loosen the hug?" I told him
"Sorry. But I'm happy you visited, how's life?" He asked me
"Everything's fine." I told him
He went near my ear and whispered "Say Cagalli which one of them is your crush? Is it the navy haired guy? "
I felt my face hot again, I'm blushing again. I suddenly punched Sahib on the stomach "Idiot! There's none!" I retorted
"Hey! No need to be angry brat." He ruffled my hair "So who are they?"
"Oh, that brunette guy is my twin the one I've been talking about before, he's Kira." I said
" Oh the crybaby?" He said while touching his beard
"Cagalli!" Kira whinning
I chuckled "Okay to continue beside him that girl is his girlfriend, she is Lacus Clyne. Pretty ain't she?"
"Yep, definitely." He commented
"Lastly, that other guy is Kira's best friend and my classmate, Athrun Zala."
Still rubbing his beard Sahib said "Are you sure he isn't your….." but before he could finish I elbowed him
"Ouch." He winched in pain
"Oh guys this old man here is Sahib Ashman, the owner of this meat shop. He is a close friend of mine and Aunt's. We are regular customers of his, he may not seem like it but he's nice and can be trusted." I introduced
"Nice to meet you kids. Is Cagalli nice to you guys?" He asked them
"Cagalli is wonderful." Lacus complimented
"Thanks again Lacus."
"Oh yeah Sahib, what's your best beef cuts today?" I asked him
"Hmm….wait I'll get some, what does Caridad plan on cooking tonight?" He asked
"Aunt said she's planning on making beef broccoli." I answered
"Wait I think I have the perfect one, let me just get it at the back." Sahib went back to the freezer, and got back bringing with him cuts of red meat. "So, what do you think?"
I was looking at intently, "I'll take 2 kilos."
He then started weighing the meat and placing them in a bag. "Here you go!"
I got the bag, " How much?"
"2000 yen." He said
I gave the money "Here, thanks Sahib see you around."
"How long are you gonna stay here?" He asked
"4 days." I answered
"Well come back again when you have time, and say hi for me to your Aunt." He waved goodbye
I nodded and simply waved back
After buying, we finally arrived home.
I opened the door and placed my shoes on the rack getting sleepers.
"You guys can use any of those, I'm sure Aunt prepared those just for you guys." I told the three
"I'm home!" I shouted, suddenly there were three girls who hugged me
"Cagalli!" They all said in unison
We all stumbled down on the floor. "You guys, I hugged them back. I missed you guys so much!" It was my friends back at my old school. Asagi Caldwell, Juri Wu Nien and Mayura Labatt.
After the small reunion we then all went to the living room placing our bags on the side.
"How did you guys know?" I asked
"Well, your Aunt called us three." Asagi said
"When she called we hurriedly went here waiting for you, Cagalli-sama!" Juri followed up
"Those two were so excited, especially Juri." She joked
We were all laughing, the other three must be feeling out of place by now.
"Oh yeah, guys let me introduce you guys to each other, these girls are my former schoolmates and my friends. The blonde is Asagi Caldwell, daughter of the CEO of Caldwell inc."
"Nice to meet you, I'm Asagi." She bowed
"The one with the glasses is Juri Wu Nien, daughter of a mafia boss."
"Hello! Nice to meet ya all!" Juri greeted
"Lastly, the red-head is Mayura Labatt, she is the daughter of Chairman Labatt, one of the councilors in our country's government."
"It is pleasure to meet you all." Mayura greeted them
Kira was thugging my shirt. I went near them "What is it?"
"We didn't know your friends were big shots. Daughters of famous and rich people." Kira whispered
"Of course they would be have you forgotten my former school was an exclusive rich girl academy." I reminded him "But don't worry even if they came from such families, they are nice and they don't brag or something. They are still like us." I reassured them
"Oh yeah, these guys are all my current classmates and friends in the city." I told the other three
"This guy over here the brunette is my twin brother Kira, the pink-haired lady is his girlfriend Lacus Clyne and the guy over here is Athrun Zala, Kira's best friend." I introduced them
"Does everyone from the city look like models and celebrities?!" The three girls said in unison
"What?" Athrun said
"Well, you see Lacus looks like a goddess and model, your brother is so cute, and his best friend is hot!" Juri said and the two nodded
I was laughing, and rolling over the floor, I wiped a tear that formed in my eye "Seriously? I told you guys they don't act all high and mighty even though they come from rich families." I said to Kira
"Did you feel underestimated?" Asagi asked
"No, nothing like that it was really shocking that is all." Lacus said
"Don't worry we're nice and we act like normal people." Mayura reassured them
"We'll be nice to you guys! I'm sure we can all be friends." Juri said to them
"I'm sorry, but yeah you guys seem nice." Kira said with a smile
Aunt Caridad then went to the living room. "You guys have you placed you bags in your rooms?" She asked
The four of us shake our heads
"Cagalli, lead them to their rooms. Oh and Lacus is it okay if you share a room with Cagalli?" Aunt asked
"There's no problem, Mrs. Yamato." She politely said
"That's good, I'm sorry we only have three rooms here you see, Cagalli the two boys will sleep in the guest room. After you guys can go back down, I'm finished cooking anyways." Aunt told me
"Okay. Let's get our bags and go upstairs." I instructed them
After I led them to the rooms and we all placed our bags, we went down stairs. As I went back to the living room to talk again the three, I saw a guy with brunette and curly hair. I ran up to him and hugged him by surprise "Ahmed!"
Athrun, Lacus and especially were shocked judging from their reactions. "I missed you!" I said still hugging him
"Me too, I can't really contact you much so, I'm sorry." He said with a smile
I felt someone grab my shoulder, it was Kira.
"Sis, can you please care to explain to me who is this man you are hugging?" His eyes twitching obviously irritated
"Oh, this is Ahmed my…" before I could continue I was cut off
"I'm her boyfriend, nice to meet you." He confidently said
"BOYFRIEND!" The three said in unison, Kira almost fainted.
A/N: Okay end of chapter! Thanks to everyone who look forward to each chapter. Please look forward to all the following chapters and thanks to everyone who follow, favorite and leave reviews to this story. Please continue leaving reviews. Until the next chapter see you guys bye!